• 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.
  • RAM Frame and NBCC 2015 4.1.8.11 4)

    Hi, Based on NBCC 2015 4.1.8.11 4) single storey buildings with steel or wood deck as diaphragms can have a higher fundamental period compared to 4.1.8.11 3) as seen in the snap below. However, in the current RAM frame the Ta is only based on clause…
  • Does STAAD consider 1% Seismic force for SDC A structure?

    for Seismic design category A structure, 10% of story dead load is required to consider (refer 11.7.2 of ASCE7-05). Does STAAD apply 1% of story dead load as Seismic load or it will calculate as per prescribed procedure based on chapter 12~15 of ASCE7…
  • Increase Your Digital Productivity with STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition conducted on Dec. 6, 2018 - Recordings Now Available!

    The session “ Increase Your Digital Productivity with STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition ” was conducted on 6th Dec 2018 at the Digital Advancement Academy, Pune, India to demonstrate the improvements to modeling, analysis and post-processing, along with design…