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  • Risa to Staad

    Our company recently went from Risa to STAAD, is there any way to import a RISA 3D file into STAAD other than the DXF feature? The dxf only imports the geometry and I would like to get the properties. I know you can go the other way, from STAAD to Risa…
  • Insider Skills: STAAD this Friday July 19th

    Join us for our Free seminar this Friday July 19th. Click Here for login information and a full description of Insider Skills. This weeks Topics: Wind Load Generation Floor Loading Options Seismic Load Generation Custom Section User…
  • Viewing CIS/2 Files

    If you work with CIS/2 files in your structural project workflow, you may find a new article in the Wiki helpful. It describes a free tool available from NIST to view a CIS/2 3D model in a web browser. Viewing CIS/2 FIles Steve
  • FEA 2 Way Concrete Slab

    I am currently modeling a 2 way slab in STAAD.Pro and I was wondering if anyone new of a good way to verify the validity of the model. Thanks, Hillary
  • STAAD.Pro - user table does not stay when closing/opening file

    I've created a shape of a wide flange with a plate welded on top in the section wizard. I've imported it into STAAD and assigned it to the necessary members. STAAD analyzes it just fine, but when I close the file and reopen it, STAAD does not recognize…
  • Minimum reinforcement in foundation

    Hello, In "Design for Flexure" section, STAAD foundation calculates the minimum reinforcement based on this equation: A s min = ρ. b . d eff b : foundation width or w d eff : effective depth But ACI says A s min = ρ. b . h [ ACI 7.12.2…
  • Design of Cantilever Beam

    While analysis the cantilever portion generates the warning message, " Instability Joint" , How does it can be rectified? furthermore i want to have some metal structure as pergolas in RCC frame ( Cantilever) can it be analysed with staad?
  • STAAD Error No. 41: Not enough memory

    Hi, STAAD v8i doesn't run analysis without MEMORY-command in input file. Output file then only contents of two lines: 1. STAAD SPACE ERROR NOT ENOUGH MEMORY TO START ANALYSIS. ( 41 ) But available memory should be enough. We tested…
  • STAAD.Pro 2007 Build 03 Available July 11

    Build 03 of STAAD.Pro 2007 will be available on Bentley SELECT servers tomorrow, July 11. This update includes 22 new features and 115 additional updates. See here for some more info on some of these new features.
  • Staad concrete slab and beam modeling question

    I'm new to staad and have a simple modeling question. I'm trying to model a two-way concrete slab and beam system. I have the slab elements and beams defined, but when I view in 3-d, it appears that everything is being modeled from the centerline of the…
  • Combined Steel and Concrete Moment Frame in STAAD.Pro V8i

    Let me first say I am no Staad expert...but I'm trying to learn. I have a wind frame that is concrete up to a certain height and steel up the roof. Is it possible to model this and analyze the combined frame all at once in Staad? If so could you please…
  • STAAD Foundation Advanced

    Comprehensive Foundation Design Software STAAD Foundation Advanced is used for the analysis and design of isolated footings, combined footings, strip footings, pile caps and mat foundations. It can be used as a standalone product or integrated with…