• How to model Compression only spring support

    Applies To Product(s): Microstran Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: N/A Area: Modeling; Analysis Original Author: Global Technical Support …
  • Spring Supports: Connect Edition

    Hello, I am new to Staad and am unsure how to add spring supports to the top of my structure. I am modeling a simple two column, 1 beam frame with spring supports (absorption pads) that connect the frame to the composite slab above. My question is…
  • Spring Support Representation for model with "SET Z UP"

    Hello guys. Have a puzzling question about spring support in STAAD with SET Z UP model: 1. Why does the spring support representation were shown upside down. 2. Does this affects the reaction results of STAAD? Thank you very much in advance…
  • STAAD Pro Connect edition - support definition section in Report

    I have compression only soil springs for supports in a model. I am simply trying to print a report of the analysis. How do I get the soil spring definition to appear in the report? See screenshots below. First of the model, second of the "Supports" section…
  • Inclined soil spring for tank with conical base Slab

    Its my first time to post an inquiry, I think I was bewildered on putting the same post in the files area. My interest was on how to properly model the soil spring support of a semi-buried cylindrical concrete tank (around 15m diameter) with conical base…
  • RE: How To Model with Considering Soil-Structure Interaction

    You should use FIXED BUT supports that would allow you to define translational and rotational springs. For example SUPPORTS 1 FIXED may be changed to SUPPORT 1 FIXED BUT KFY 301672 KMX 97392 KMZ 97392 The rotational spring stiffness is converted…