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  • Serviceability check for allowable deflections as per ACI 318M-14

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD Advanced Concrete Design Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: Area: Concrete Design Subarea: Beam Design Original Author: Aaradhya Rahate…
  • In BBS for ductile beams, there should be no lap splice within the joint and within 2D from the face of the column. (ACI 318M – 14 cl. 18.6.3.3)

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD Advanced Concrete Design Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: Area: Concrete Design Subarea: Beam Design Original Author: Aaradhya Rahate…
  • Clarification regarding the curtailment of 100% top reinforcement.

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD Advanced Concrete Design Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: Area: Concrete Design Subarea: Beam Design Original Author: Aaradhya Rahate…
  • In RCDC Detailing option is available in Design Settings.

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD Advanced Concrete Design Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: Area: Concrete Design Subarea: Beam Design Original Author: Aaradhya Rahate…
  • Which option can be used to save the reinforcement for long span beams in RCDC?

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD Advanced Concrete Design Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: Area: Concrete Design Subarea: Beam Design Original Author: Aaradhya Rahate…
  • Why RCDC is giving more reinforcement at bottom near supports as curtailed bars?

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD Advanced Concrete Design Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: Area: Concrete Design Subarea: Beam Design Original Author: Aaradhya Rahate…
  • FEA Analysis - STAAD.Pro Error: Joint No 0 does not exist

    Hi All, I was hoping someone can help me. I am trying to perform a Finite Element Analysis of a Plate with a load on 100KN but the subject error stops the analysis. I have searched but coudn't find the solution. Can anybody guide me please how to…
  • How to calculate reinforcement of beam at face of column in RCDC?

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD Advanced Concrete Design Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: Area: Concrete Design Subarea: Beam Design Original Author: Aaradhya Rahate…
  • Sway Shear Calculation for Ductile Beam Design

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD Advanced Concrete Design Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: Area: Concrete Design Subarea: Beam Design Original Author: Aaradhya Rahate…
  • How to make beams pass if failed due to shear stress exceeds maximum permissible shear stress (TauC)?

    Applies To Product(s): STAAD Advanced Concrete Design Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: Area: Concrete Design Subarea: Beam Design Original Author: Aaradhya Rahate…
  • MOSES| Structural Post Processing

    Hello, I am referring to Moses Reference Manual Rev 11.03.00 For JOINT POST -CODE " {CODE option he need not be re-issued. EDITION defines the edition of RP2A which will be used checked for the check. If it is OLD, then the first supplement of the…
  • RM Bridge \ Modeler \ Cross-sections: Parts

    At Modeler inside RM Bridge in the Cross-Sections , users can define Parts that are used to define the Beams and Nodes for the structural system to be used in the analysis and calculations. Although most models will have only one Part 1 that is pre-defined…
  • RM Bridge: Modeler axis FAQ: Complex transversal supports or girders

    RM Bridge allows users to model any complex transversal supports or diaphragm thru the use of several Modeler axes. As usual, each Axis will create the necessary elements to compose the grillage; though, the user can easily make it more versatile using…
  • Modeler Axes

    In RM Bridge at the Modeler component the Axie elements usually represent the Axis of a road alignment; but, in more geometrically complex models, an Axis could also be the transversal support lines or any other local reference axis that is needed. One…
  • N25-36: Support Connection is only applicable to models with beams...message appears when using AutoPIPE

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): ALL Area: Note Message Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: The following message appears when using the Menu command to delete…
  • Displacement fixities are not applied to isolated beam elements

    Application PLAXIS 3D Issue status Open First Affected Version PLAXIS 3D 2018 Found in Version PLAXIS 3D CONNECT Edition V21 Fixed and Released in Version - Issue # 700220 Date created 24 September 2021…
  • Zero Steel Area provided at transfer

    Hello, I have a problem in the beam section analysis. I assigned rebars to the beam but the program says I have "0 Ast_prvd" at the transfer location and I want to know if there is any way to fix this or if there is a special setting I should look for…
  • 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…
  • 1. When modifying beam component dialog was found to be blank and AutoPIPE crashes, why?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Crashes Date Logged & Current Version Aug. 2021 12.06.00.48 Problem: Model is stable when performing general edits, analysis, and reporting tasks. However…
  • Face bolting in PLAXIS 3D

    Hello, in the PLAXIS bulletin "Preliminary 3D Modelling of Structural behaviour of Face Bolting and Umbrella Arch in Tunneling" face bolte were moddeled with embedded beams and spring elements. In this paper, no major differences between these two methods…
  • Follow deck edge (U-max girder)

    Hi All, Is it possible for this template to have the follow deck edge option? And if yes what are the constraints i need to add on my template? The part which is circled in red is what i need to follow the edge of the deck. Cross section of deck…
  • STAAD Section Class for Built-up box section UPT files

    Hi, In the STAAD section wizard, after creating a built-up box section, I manually change the values of Shear Resisiting Areas ('Ay' 'Az'), width, and thickness of flange and web (TD, TB, D, B) before exporting it as a UPT file. For such section…
  • How to solve instability at join connection

    Good morning, I have problem with my steel truss bridge design, i've used member specification release MY;MZ and truss. Then this message came after i am running the analysis. ***WARNING - INSTABILITY AT JOINT 490 DIRECTION = MZ PROBABLE CAUSE…
  • How do you access variables in beam templates?

    I need to vary the width of the top flange of a Super-T girder (Australian) to follow the curved edge of a bridge deck. I can add variables to the points on the beam template but can't see how to access them/set them when the beam is used in a beam group…
  • thermal expansion of beam elements

    Does anyone know, can you model thermal expansion of beam elements? I don't think it's possible but thought I'd ask.