• Deflection

    Hello, Guys! I have added the TRACK 2 command along with the DFF to see the in-depth details of deflection. May I know if this, please see attached picture, can be seen somewhere in the postprocessing? Also, how can I get the deflection of the entire…
  • How to determine the max axial and shear force in multiple Members

    I am creating a list of forces with their max axial and shear forces. See below for example of this table : Is there a way for Staad to compute a similar table? Or at the very least use a simplified way of getting these values? Please help. I have…
  • Pedestal

    Hello, Guys! Is STAAD.Pro has this efficient transfer of force from a wide flange used as a column to a concrete pedestal both designed in a single file? Or do I need to model them separately? Another question: How can I represent a bearing…
  • CONNECT V12 Update to STAAD PRO 2023

    Hello! I am currently using the STAAD. Pro V12 and I just figured out that there is the latest build of STAAD.Pro which is 2023. Is there a feature in the app that facilitates in-app updates? Or should I have the V12 uninstalled?
  • THE MEMBER 1 CAN NOT BE DESIGNED FOR BENDING AS THIS VERSION DOES NOT SUPPORT THE SELECTED SECTION, SELECT ANOTHER TYPE OF SECTION

    Why this keeps appearing, Guys? I got the same warning for HSS Rectangle standards. Can somebody help me please.
  • STAAD.Pro Connect Truss Release Specification

    In STAAD.Pro Connect, when releasing the trusses, do we release all the members that make the truss? Or just the diagonal of the truss? Please enlighten me. Thank you!
  • Optimize Command in STAAD

    Hi, everyone! Is the optimize command working for steel sections created using the User Table?
  • "DEFINE" COMMANDS FOR LOAD GENERATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED BEFORE SPECIFYING PRIMARY LOAD CASES.

    Tell me how can I get rif of this error please. DEFINE UBC ACCIDENTAL LOAD ZONE 0.4 I 1 RWX 3.5 RWZ 3.5 STYP 4 CT 0.0488 NA 1.2 NV 1.6 SELFWEIGHT 1.1 UNIT METER KN DEFINE WIND LOAD TYPE 1 WIND_PEDESTRIANBRIDGE <! STAAD PRO GENERATED DATA DO NOT MODIFY…
  • STAAD's Displacement

    Is this a normal displacement in STAAD.Pro Connect Edition? I am designing a pedestrian footbridge and I happened to encounter this displacement in a certain load case?
  • SHEAR FORCE DAIGRAM IS CHANGED IF WE CHANGE THE BEAM INCIDENCE

    I MODEL A BEAM A BEAM OF 12 M SPAN IN WHICH THE SUPPORTS ARE ASSIGNED AT 8 M C/C AND REST 2.2 M FROM EITHER SIDE IS CANTILEVR , NOW IF I CHANGES THE BEAM INCIDENCE THE SHEAR FORCE DIAGRAM IS CHANGED (REVERSED) WHILE LOADING POINT IS SAME
  • Repeat Load vs Combination load- Both gives different result when used with seismic load. Which should be used for concrete member design?

    I have attached a small sample file for checking of result. STAAD SPACE START JOB INFORMATION ENGINEER DATE 15-Feb-23 END JOB INFORMATION INPUT WIDTH 79 UNIT METER KN JOINT COORDINATES 1 0 0 0; 2 4.00001 0 0; 3 8.00002 0 0; 4 12 0 0; 5 0 0 4…
  • What is the reason for designing of column without considering the worst load case even though I add several load combinations?

    In my model I analyze and design a G+8 RCC Structure, and the column is designed for only the first load case even though other load combinations give maximum axial force and moments. I attached the screenshots of output file below.
  • Supports of soil safe bearing capacity into our grade beam and plinth beam structural designs?

    Respected Engineers, How can we incorporate the additional strength available by soil safe bearing capacity into our grade beam and plinth beam structural designs?
  • ERROR: MEMBER # 3 IS NOT A VALID COLD-FORMED STEEL SECTION. E-10 - in Staad.pro

    Hi Staad master sirs, I’m Trying with the Staad.pro model of a Rack system with Economic solutions - which consists of Hot Rolled Sections + Cold-Formed Steel sections, by using IS800 + IS801. My entire members are only supposed to be Designed as Hot…
  • STAAD CONNECT - Variance In Length by 0.00001 m

    Hey All, While Modelling A Building In Staad Connect Edition, When I Model A Slab Of 5 X 5 m Size In C.E., It Takes The Length As 5.00001 m Irrespective of 5m Length Input, And So It Gives Error While Generating Floor Load With Boundary Of 5 X…
  • Section Properties Not displaying in Report In Stadd Connect

    Hello Everyone ! I Have Done Analysis For Window Model Using Prismatic General Section. But While Generating Report , No Property Values i.e. Ixx, Iyy, Izz For Prismatic Section Were Displayed in Utilization Ratio Table. Please Suggest How to get…
  • Is UNB/UNT/UNL linked to effective length factors Ky and Kz in STAADPRO?

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could provide some clarity on the use of UNL (UNB/UNT) in the case of cantilever members. What I know so far is that Ky and Kz would have some typical factor of 2 or 2.1 for cantilever members, and this impacts the…
  • Having Doubt in STAAD Seismic Analysis for New Zealand Project

    Currently Working on Pipe rack Design for the New Zealand site. And I want to do Seismic analysis for the pipe rack. I have seen the seismic code list which is available in software. New Zealand Seismic code is not available in code list then how we can…
  • THE COMPRESSIVE AXIAL STRESS IN MEMBER # 1049 EXCEEDS 0.08FCK AT SECTION 0.0 MM FOR LOAD # 216 AS PER CL 6.1 OF IS-13920 2016.

    Dear All, I got lot of warnings for the beams that the compressive axial stress in member exceed 0.08fck. What is the solution for that i have got lot of warnings regarding this. Please suggest me Thanks & Regards, Anirudh
  • Hide Finite Element Mesh in Postprocessing

    A couple of questions about the display of entities in the postprocessing window: Is it possible to hide the finite element mesh in STAAD Pro Postprocessing mode and just display solid view of the plates? Can the buckled/deflected shape of the plates…
  • Lifting Support Location

    Staad reports instability warning. This is H-Type Lifting Frame. Where should I apply the "FIXED BUT FY MX MY MZ" support? And do I need to specify the slings as member tension only? Please help.
  • Response Spectrum Base Shear Scale

    Dear All, I have modelled and analysed a staad model with response spectrum analysis and the scale factor i have matched still im getting this. some one please clarify regarding this NOTE : THE BASE SHEAR (VB) FROM RESPONSE SPECTRUM IS LESS THAN THE…
  • The analysis of a stepped column is possible or not?

    PDF Dear communities, Please provide me the solution or method to design & analysis the STEPPED column. For the reference, I have attached the pdf file, please check it & provide me the solution. Thank you.
  • ERROR: NO REFERENCE LOAD CASE OF TYPE MASS/GRIVITY/DEAD/LIVE IS DEFINED FOR MASS MODELING.

    I tried it quite times looking at responses here still I could not resolved it can any one help me with ? and check in the file as I shared it here. 5807.TK_STR.STD
  • how to connect beam to column

    how to connect beam to column. column size is 4m x .850m, baem size 0.750m x 0.400m. see the attach file image. Yellow line is the column. .