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  • Scope / features of STAAD Pro validation service expected in future

    Hello Bentley, As mentioned in below post, Bentley will be providing validation service in near future. https://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/f/ram-staad-forum/147916/staad-pro-v8i-ss6-validation-for-eurocode I just want to know when…

  • Bi-axial bending and torsion EC3

    Hello everyone, I have a question about the bi-axial bending and torsion calculations in StaadPro based on EC3. I designed a beam (RHS) subjected to bi-axial bending and torsion. I am comparing my hand calculations with Staad pro unity check but…

  • SIG Virtual Workshop: STAAD for EMEA - July 26, 2018 - You're Invited!

    Please join Bentley's Badreddine Ziane and Richard Tully for the first virtual workshop of the STAAD for EMEA Special Interest Group (SIG) on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 11 a.m. CEST. Discussion will focus on how to best leverage your STAAD software for…

  • RAM Steel Design Fy or Py

    Applies To Product(s): RAM Structural System; Ram Steel Version(s): Any Area: Design Why are my beams being designed per the Canadian (or British) code with a Design Fy (or py) less than the Nominal yield…

  • SPAN & Physical Member commands in SACS

    Hello all, There are some ambiguities for me about the use of SPAN and PHYSICAL MEMBER commands in SACS. Consider the following simple senario: Imagine we have a main deck beam (say HEB600), on top of which stringer beams( say IPE200) are running…

  • No results from cut by a plane method

    Hello, I attach my Staad model for your attention. I am wondering why the plane I have cut does not give any values for Fx, Fy and Fxy? Also I cannot obtain a number of the outputs from the cutting plane such as global moment etc? I am looking…

  • Has the planned STAAD(X).Tower Eurocode development been released? I had been advised it was due end of April. If not when will this be realistically released?

    After being disappointed to see 4 forecast delivery dates missed since December '17 I am really hoping STAAD(X).Tower is finally released. If not I am eager to receive a realistic and achievable delivery forecast from Bentley.

  • STAAD(X).Tower Eurocode development release date

    Has the planned STAAD(X).Tower Eurocode development been released? I had been advised it was due 31st March.

  • Warning in RAM: Bolt slip class does not match slip resistance recommendations

    I am designing column splice joint of bearing type according to EN 1993-1-8 There exists net tension in the flange, hence I will have to use preloaded bolts & hence apply slip resistance check. 1) Now when i enable check slip resistance, i dont find…

  • Connection design with beams on both side flanges

    Hello Seth, Is it possible to design a moment connection as attached below in RAM, Of course considering reactions and moments from both side beams (on flange and most imp on web of column)? Is it possible with Eurocode? Or we do it only for…

  • RAM connection not working for European sections

    Hello Modestas, I am trying to design connection as per EC-3 and using European sections but RAM is showing error as below: Also tell me is it possible to design Column-Column bolted end plate flushed from all sides in STAAD. Where can I see the…

  • stress to yield strength ratio

    Hello forum, Is it possible to calculate stress to yield strength ratio in STAAD. Toughness selection according to eurocode requires stress range to be selected (0.75fy, 0.50fy, 0.25fy). Does STAAD assist for this. If it dont, i will have to check…

  • STAAD(X).Tower Eurocode development release date

    Does anyone know when the STAAD(X).Tower Eurocode development release date is? I was advised January 2018 on a previous post but I am now wondering what the specific date will be.

  • What is squash load

    Hello forum, What is the term squash load , which appears in eurocode output file? Is it related to cross section classification? To check whether web is in compression or bending? OR Flange is in full compression or partial compression? Is…

  • RAM moment connection

    I am doing a moment bolted connection design in RAM connection. The moment resistance capacity remains unchange and it shows failure even though i modify the bolting arrangement . I need to pass this in RAM instead of doing a manual checking which i feel…

  • Design of complex connections

    Hello all, For any of you that might be interested to know how you can design complex connections that are not covered by the codes, you are more than welcome to follow our webinar tomorrow for IDEA StatiCa, a unique software that links with STAAD.Pro…

  • moment joint design according to EN 1993-1-8

    Hello, I have doubts in moment joint designed according to EN 1993-1-8. For moment joint beam connected to flange of column, how does the min limit for weld size is decided in weld section? there is no reference mentioned in front of this clause…

  • RE: Eurocode load macro not working

    I checked with 20.07.11.90 and it seems like the macro is not working. Checking with the developers ...

  • New release STAAD Advanced Concrete Design (STAAD RCDC) V6.1

    I am excited to announce that the latest version of STAAD Advanced Concrete Design is now available on the Fulfilment Centre. Version 6.1 delivers improved efficiency for designers with the enhancements in all the key areas of the program and the most…

  • RE: Beam bottom flange bracing for WF or PLG

    Soner, The bottom unbraced length value is only applicable to Eurocode 3 and is not included in AISC calculations. Refer to the Section 3.3.6 of the Post manual and the GRUP_B input line in Section 6 of the Post manual for more information. Regards…

  • Eurocode2 Concrete Column Design 0 Shear

    Applies To Product: RAM Concrete First Affected Version: Found in Version: 15.03.00 Fixed in Version: Area: Design Issue #: 656199 Problem Description In RAM Concrete…

  • RAM Steel Shear Design and Beams with Point Loads

    Applies To Product: RAM Steel First Affected Version: Found in Version: 15.03.00 Fixed and Released in Version: 15.04.00 Area: Design Issue #: 635331 Problem Description…

  • load combinations with euro code

    How can I create an automatic load combinations with Euro code? if not, who knows a code has the same combinations in Euro? staad can check with Euro code and can't generate load combinations with Euro ??!! Thanks in advance ..

  • slip resistant connection in RAM

    Is it possible to define and design slip resistant connection in staad according to eurocode?

  • Axes Convention in STAAD and Eurocode

    Hi. In STAAD, major axis is Z-Z and minor is Y-Y. However, in EC3, it's the other way around. With this, I wish to have confirmation and ask what are the significant parameters to consider about the difference in sign conventions when doing STAAD…
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