• Coffee Corner - Understanding the Relationship between Load Combinations and Analysis Commands (STAAD.Pro Physical Modeler)

    Join us on Thursday (9/23/2021, 1:00 pm Eastern) for a STAAD Coffee Corner (Special Interest Group) virtual workshop. During this session, we will discuss the following topics: Generating Load Combinations in the STAAD.Pro Physical Modeler Specifying…
  • Center of gravity in a report

    Dear all, I would like to give the center of gravity of my structure in my report. I know how to get in in my output file but I don't know how to put it in my report. Can someone help me please ? Regards, Dimitri
  • Questions about hydrostatic pressure load

    Dear all, I would like to model a tank and to calculate the anchoring loads. I would like to include my hydrostatic pressure inside my tank to have a more realistic model. What type of primary load should I put for this load please ? I tried dead…
  • Precompression Failure

    Hello, I am seeing a precompression failure for my two-way slab with opening infill beams (Layers > Deign Status > Status Plan). When I go to use the Auditor tool, I do not see much information about the precompression failure (i.e., the needed precompression…
  • Missing Custom Section in Database File: RAM Elements

    We have been working on a model and needed to create a number of custom sections to do so. I created all of the custom sections on my machine and when I went to send them to my coworker, I couldn't find them. I believed the custom sections would…
  • 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…
  • CAN I SCALE MY STRUCTURE??

    Hello Sir, I have a structure I designed before now, my boss comes yesterday and says he wants us to increase the plan dimension of the structure by a certain scale factor, can i resize the structure in STAADPRO and proceed to design or i have to re…
  • FLOOR LOAD NOT GENERATING CORRECTLY WITH GROUPING IN CONNECT EDITION, WHERE AS OLDER VERSION OF STAAD PRO V8I SS6 IS TAKING CORRECTLY

    Whenever using Grouping for end wall columns for wind loads and applying one-way distribution the loads are taken incorrectly, I have attached the staad model showing the problem with connect edition, also when the same model is opened through an older…
  • RAM Frame Polygon intersection algorithm

    I receive an error message "Polygon intersection algorithm failed for the following input polygons:...." when I open RAM Frame. Once I click "OK", the RAM Frame module closes. I don't understand why I'm receiving this error. The only change I made in…
  • Combined footing tutorials

    Hello Everyone Please share with me the tutorials about a combined footings
  • *** NOTE: NEITHER "MASS" NOR "GRAVITY" REFERENCE LOADTYPE IS PRESENT. MASS MODEL IS FORMED BY COMBINING ALL "DEAD" AND "LIVE" (IF ANY) REFERENCE LOADTYPES.

    I hope someone could help me with this. I'm new to STAAD and I'm having trouble fixing this Note. It's not an error, but I can't get to post processing. Here STAAD SPACE START JOB INFORMATION ENGINEER DATE 01-Feb-21 JOB NAME ATEZURA PERIMETER FENCE…
  • RAM Concrete - Wall Axial Load

    I am trying to understand why the wall axial load (in a concrete wall) does not more closely match that of the applied load (using 1-way deck). When I "view gravity loads" applied to the wall this matches the tributary load to the wall. This makes sense…
  • RIGID DIAPHRAGM - DIFFERENCE FLOOR DIAPHRAGM AND MASTER SLAVE

    I develop simple model 1 story structure consist of slab and column only (no beam). Then I apply vertical load on the middle of the slab. After that I put rigid diaphragm using master slave and run the model. As the result, I got all support reaction…
  • How to Check BMD and SFD in case of Mesh model.

    Dear all, Kindly guide me on the following topic. How to check and compare for similar results of SFD and BMD in Case 1 model, with FEM model in case 2 ? PFA image for details. Regards, Robin Thomas
  • Long Analysis Time

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD.Pro Version(s): ALL Environment: ALL Area: Analysis Solutions Subarea: Miscellaneous Analysis Solutions Original Author: Sye Chakraborty…
  • How to design this RC cantilever beam?

    How to model, analyze, and design this reinforced concrete cantilever beam using Staad Pro?
  • *** ERROR *** ABOVE LINE CONTAINS ERRONEOUS DATA.

    Hi guys, im looking to fix this error im getting, i have no warnings just this error. How do i fix? my editor is below. 1. STAAD SPACE DXF IMPORT OF EIFFEL MODIFYING -TO GET DXF1.DXF INPUT FILE: C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\[Admir Islamovic…
  • 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?
  • Site Specific Design Response Spectrum (RAM Frame)

    I've received a site specific spectral acceleration plot from the Geotechnical Engineer. How do I apply this plot with the inputs for RAM Frame? Do I calc the site specific acceleration based on RAM's calculation of the period and compare this to the…
  • Can I Reduce Development length of bars in the beam by using RCDC

    Hello Everyone How can I reduce the development length bars in the beam (Figure 1-1), I'm running to get a result like this beam (figure 2-1) Figure 1-1 Figure 2-1
  • 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.
  • Modelling of slab supporting on piles

    Hi guys, I am modelling a slab supported on piles, the piles are actually tension piles to support upheave beneath the slab. I model the slab using plate elements and use vertical restraint node support at where the piles are located. The issue I…