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  • shear reinforcement is staad pro

    i am designing a beam from IS 456 in connect edition 1st time before SS4 is used so it is observed that spacing of the Shear Stirrups is more then 300 in old version it is limited to 300 currently I am using update 12 of the Connect Edition please look…
  • New Release - STAAD.Pro v2023

    A new version of the popular STAAD.Pro analysis and design application has been published and is now available. As part of our commitment to you to deliver new builds more frequently, we are making available this build which addresses a number of issues…
  • Foundation-Plate Mat Support versus Plate Pin Supports

    I have been designing an RHS with a base plate and gusset stiffeners. I've used master-slave command for the location of my loads and used Plate Mat Support as supports. The error was always "ERROR IN SUPPORT INPUT OR THERE IS NO SUPPORT INPUT. ANALYSIS…
  • UNABLE TO ACTIVATE LICENCE OF STADDPRO V8I SELECT SRIES 5.

    UNABLE TO ACTIVATE LICENCE OF STADDPRO V8I SELECT SRIES 5. ERROR MESSAGE "AN ERROR HAS OCCURED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO VERIFY THE SERVER AND ACTIVATION LEY ' IS SHOWN WHILE ACTIVATING/ SENDING LOGS. MAY SOMEONE PLEASE HELP FOR RESOLVING THE PROBLEM.
  • Beam Failed in RCDC

    if a beam failed in rcdc and i change its size do i need to change its properties in staad before designing the column and footing?
  • Design a liquid retaining structure ( a concrete water tank supported by ground) by ACI codes (either ACI 350 Code Requirements for Environmental Engineering Concrete Structure or ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete)

    Hi: I like to design a liquid retaining structure ( a concrete water tank supported by ground) by ACI codes. ACI 350 Code Requirements for Environmental Engineering Concrete Structure is applicable code for liquid retaining structure. I am wondering if…
  • Instability in Slab Joint

    Hi, I am getting 2 warnings. Both are about instability in a joint in the My direction. The joints are highlighted in red in the following image. The joints highlighted are in the middle of the slabs. I have pinned the slab edges. Why are these…
  • How to find total axial capacity of a column in staadpro or RCDC calculation?

    I have analysed the model in staadpro and design the model in RCDC but I didn't found the total axial capacity of column the in RCDC calculation for column it shows only axial force acting on the column.
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    技术咖啡角将会包含最新的产品更新信息,更高效的产品使用技巧,优化的工作流。 Coffee Corner 第一期: STAAD.Pro动力设备基础分析设计 Coffee Corner 第二期: OpenPlant for China丨参数化阀门设计流程及应用 Coffee Corner 第三期: Substation China 设计应用和技巧讲解 Coffee Corner 第四期: STAAD.Pro 抗震性能化设计应用 Coffee Corner 第五期: OpenPlant…
  • Plaxis 2D

    Hello, while checking the models by our Design consultant of the tunnel, I am unable to locate grouting loads in it. He has provided a separate analysis in STAAD model for it. The same has been done in other projects also. Can you tell me how to define…
  • MULTI RESPONSE MODIFICATION FACTOR

    Hallo, i have model with combination of steel ordinary moment frame (OMF) and concrete special moment resisting frame (SRMF). is there a way to create multi response seismic factor (R) in 1 staad file? with R for steel 3.5, and R for concrete is…
  • How to fix ** ERROR: IBC/UBC LOAD CASES MUST BE FIRST AND NO MORE THAN 8 CASES ARE PERMITTED. **. structure is irregular and unsymmetrical. 12 seismic load cases are required

    STAAD SPACE START JOB INFORMATION ENGINEER DATE 11-May-23 END JOB INFORMATION INPUT WIDTH 79 UNIT METER KN JOINT COORDINATES 49 0 0 11; 50 4 0 11; 51 9 0 11; 52 14 0 11; 53 19 0 11; 54 22 0 11; 55 27.5 0 11; 56 33 0 11; 57 38 0 11; 58 43.5 0 11; 59 47…
  • How to fix ** ERROR: IBC/UBC LOAD CASES MUST BE FIRST AND NO MORE THAN 8 CASES ARE PERMITTED. ** The structure is irregular and unsymmetrical and it is required to do the 12 load cases

    STAAD SPACE START JOB INFORMATION ENGINEER DATE 11-May-23 END JOB INFORMATION INPUT WIDTH 79 UNIT METER KN JOINT COORDINATES 49 0 0 11; 50 4 0 11; 51 9 0 11; 52 14 0 11; 53 19 0 11; 54 22 0 11; 55 27.5 0 11; 56 33 0 11; 57 38 0 11; 58 43.5 0 11; 59 47…
  • Input Support Stiffness and Damping

    Is there a way to input pile (node) stiffness and damping in Staad for a time history analysis? That means inputting support stiffness and damping values for all 6 degrees of freedom (translation and rotation)
  • SHEAR FORCE DAIGRAM IS CHANGED IF WE CHANGE THE BEAM INCIDENCE

    I MODEL A BEAM A BEAM OF 12 M SPAN IN WHICH THE SUPPORTS ARE ASSIGNED AT 8 M C/C AND REST 2.2 M FROM EITHER SIDE IS CANTILEVR , NOW IF I CHANGES THE BEAM INCIDENCE THE SHEAR FORCE DIAGRAM IS CHANGED (REVERSED) WHILE LOADING POINT IS SAME
  • How to add a reference load with a load factor to a load case using openSTAAD commands

    Hi, I have the below code which interfaces with a matrix i have created in excell/VBA. I want to create the loadcase, this code works, and then add the reference load say "R1" to the load case with a load factor as per the image below. The reference…
  • *** ERROR *** ABOVE COMMAND IS NOT RECOGNIZED. LINE IGNORED. anyone plz help me

    *** ERROR *** ABOVE COMMAND IS NOT RECOGNIZED. LINE IGNORED. i cant understand
  • Load classification considered as Mass in STAAD

    Hello, I cannot seem to find the documentation which shows the load classification that is considered as mass loading. For example, I think I knew someone say that "Pressure on Plates" cannot be considered as mass loading. Can someone help me? …
  • Regarding Staad Pro Update 12

    Why I am getting more reinforcement at level 0 to 3. please provide valid clarification. Model Attached below for your reference. 8182.FINAL MODEL12 M STG.STD
  • ERROR WHILE RUNNING SECTIONS DEFINED IN USER TABLE

    Iam getting this error when i run my model with user table sections. But assigned sections are in the same folder where staad files are.
  • Temperature load

    4034.With Temperature_Rack.std.txt When I have applied temperature load and run the staad file it showed an abnormal unity ratio. Can you please check and suggest what is the issue? also check our applied temperature load calculation? For design,…
  • How do select the angle between truss members?

    I want create a truss I chose one from structure wizard but I want a specific angle between truss members at end points (usually referred as alpha) where I can change the default settings for this?
  • pile cap design RCDC

    Can i design a pile cap with more than 6 numbers in RCDC?
  • Crack width calculated by RCDC appears to be in negative value.

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD Advanced Concrete Design Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: Area: Concrete Design Subarea: General Original Author: Ranjana, Bentley…
  • Wind Load on Tapered Section -reg.

    Dear Colleagues, current version : STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition - Version 22.12.00.142 there was a situation where we had to find out the lateral forces due to wind on a light pole (tapered profile) and provide suitable support for the same. Wind was…