Anybody can explain the difference surface element, plate element, and shell element in Staad? Thanks so much. Bruce
Thanks so much. I like the answers.
Dear Bruce,
if we take surface element as chess board and plate elements as assemblage of 64 square elements then
what happens to inplane moment ( Mz ) that appears in output of surface element analysis while only out of plane moments (Mx & My ) are avilable in output of plate element anlaysis. How to judge in-plane moment of the plate element.
thanks and regards
Santoshg
In the post-processing mode, in the Plate-Results Along Line page, cut a section through the wall. On the right side of the screen, a table will appear. It will have two tabs, one of which is called Total Force. In that tab, you will see an item called Mz (Line) In-plane moment. That will give you the value you are looking for.
i got what i wanted
thanks SKLose
regards
Santosh
Dear Sirs:
Can anyone tell me how to interpret the results of Surface design in STAAD. I modeled a surface having opening and the reinforcement summary mentions:- Horizontal, vertical and Edge Rebar. What is the meaning of this edge bars. for my result, the value is very high 70-10 DIA. What could be the reason for it? Along, sides of opening, it says horizontal boundary element 1- 16 dia..what does it mean??
Also under plate stress, I get MZ value along local X and local Y. How to interpret the same and why there are two MZ values. PL. EXPLAIN...Thanks in advance for support.
Alok