• non linear Cable analysis

    Hi, Can u explain anyone What is the meaning of REFORM 1 KGEOM 1 in non linear cable analysis what if i keep 0 instead of 1 " REFORM 1 KGEOM 0" Thanks in advance
  • Not a valid "Column base (CB)" joint

    I am attempting to assign and design gusset plate connections using Ram connection using data from a RSS model. When trying to assign a connection detail to a joint the error The joint composed by node "171" and members "120, 886" is not valid "Column…
  • Design of Solid slab (Conventional slabs)

    Hello Everyone For a while, I was using an Advanced Concrete Design (RCDC) for the design of a solid slab. Today I tried to learn the RAM concept for the slab designs but I saw a design of strips that had never seen before (When I was using RCDC and…
  • Dummy beam

    Hello Everyone. I create a dummy beam with density=0 and E=0 (Figure.1) then I assign the beam (Figure.2) then Staad Error occurs( ***ERROR*** MATERIAL NAME MUST NOT CONTAIN ANY BLANK SPACE )(Figure.3), What is the solution?
  • How to create a cantilever slab by using the Physical modeler?

    How to create a cantilever slab without beams in the Physical modeler in STAAD connect edition?
  • Can I design a Continuous two slabs by using RCDC STAAD?

    Hello Sir RCDC is designed and Detailed all the slab one by one but I want to detail all Top and Bottom Reinforcement of the two-way slab once, what should I do.
  • UC Ratio problem

    warehouse.zip wind calculation also in that folder.... try to fix this probem guys
  • how to get the loadings details in report????

    I have got my report, but there is no loading details like dead load, Wind loads and all... In report settings i have added Loadings, but its not showing.... Wt to do???? i want to see other load details. How to get that details?
  • Can Staad.pro analyze two disconnected structure in one model?

    I have a model which carry two separated buildings, Staad.pro did the analysis with the warning of "disjointed structures", but it finished the analysis and giving out all the results. Can I put two disconnected structures in one model? Can I trust…
  • A question for staad analysis output of concrete design & concrete design in interactive design

    every body, i have a quesition , i am design concrete frame according to ACI318 , i found there are two module of calculation for concrete design: staad analysis output of concrete design & concrete design in interactive design. but the same section…
  • mast tower staad.pro v8i

    pl lead me to STAAD PROBLEM EXAMPLE for a mast. Been to a STAAD training & seen an example problem in the handout, but no leads to it. i WOULIKE LIKE TO RUN THAT MODEL & LEARN ITS STRUCTURAL ANALY. & steel DESIGN TO Eurocode checks
  • Elemental stiffness matrix

    Hello, I built a simple truss model in Staad pro V8i. I am wondering whether there is a way to extract elemental stiffness matrix in global coordinate? I can access global stiffness matrix by enter SET PRINT STFFINESS in the basic solver. Is there any…
  • HELP needed OpenstaadUI library

    Please advice or provide some documents related to OpenStaadUI library as I am trying to use its functions viz Function GetMemberDesignParameters(nBriefRef As Long, nMemberNo As Long, pDesignParams As OSMemberSteelDgnParams) As Long I want to get…
  • Plate Properties in staad

    Hi all, i wish to know is there any command in STAAD to keep the sectional properties of staad in the required format? Kindly look at the attachment Thanks in advance
  • Tension Only member with initial axial capacity

    Hello to all, In reality horizontal braces (or vertical brace, beam, etc) that is design for tension only resist "some" axial compression capacity. Is there a way that this axial compression capacity can be input in STAAD? For example, a horizontal…
  • Gravity tilt & Load factor in Staad offshore

    Dear friends In Staad offshore we have option to include gravity load effect by clicking Gravity tilt. My question is can we able to consider Gravity tilt for few load case included and few load cases excluding gravity tilt. when i tried its either…
  • mast tower staad.pro v8i

    pl lead me to STAAD PROBLEM EXAMPLE for a mast. Been to a STAAD training & seen an example problem in the handout, but no leads to it. i WOULIKE LIKE TO RUN THAT MODEL & LEARN ITS STRUCTURAL ANALY. & steel DESIGN TO Eurocode checks
  • Lambda Critical and Amplified Sway Method to BS 5950-1

    All, I am looking for some guidance, when determining the lambda critical value for a structure within RAM Frame, does the programme do anything with this? In particular, if the lambda critical value is less than 10, but greater than 4, does the…