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  • What does the mass density and frequency scale mean??

    Hello, I am doing a dynamic analysis of an experimental work which include couple of lines I could not understand . Any one can explain what does those highlighted parts in the attached image mean?
  • Questions about hydrostatic pressure load

    Dear all, I would like to model a tank and to calculate the anchoring loads. I would like to include my hydrostatic pressure inside my tank to have a more realistic model. What type of primary load should I put for this load please ? I tried dead…
  • Design of Solid slab (Conventional slabs)

    Hello Everyone For a while, I was using an Advanced Concrete Design (RCDC) for the design of a solid slab. Today I tried to learn the RAM concept for the slab designs but I saw a design of strips that had never seen before (When I was using RCDC and…
  • Dummy beam

    Hello Everyone. I create a dummy beam with density=0 and E=0 (Figure.1) then I assign the beam (Figure.2) then Staad Error occurs( ***ERROR*** MATERIAL NAME MUST NOT CONTAIN ANY BLANK SPACE )(Figure.3), What is the solution?
  • UC Ratio problem

    warehouse.zip wind calculation also in that folder.... try to fix this probem guys
  • how to get the loadings details in report????

    I have got my report, but there is no loading details like dead load, Wind loads and all... In report settings i have added Loadings, but its not showing.... Wt to do???? i want to see other load details. How to get that details?
  • UC Ratio problem

    Actually i need all members UC Ratio values. How to get all values???? Please guys guide me New folder (2).rar
  • Increase Your Digital Productivity with STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition conducted on Dec. 6, 2018 - Recordings Now Available!

    The session “ Increase Your Digital Productivity with STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition ” was conducted on 6th Dec 2018 at the Digital Advancement Academy, Pune, India to demonstrate the improvements to modeling, analysis and post-processing, along with design…
  • SIG Virtual Workshop: STAAD - June 21, 2018 - You're Invited!

    Learn skills to best leverage your STAAD software for 3D structural analysis and design at the next STAAD Special Interest Group virtual workshop. The complimentary, one-hour session will get underway on June 21, 2018 at 1 p.m. EDT. Register now ! The…
  • Ram Concept: Envelope of allowable stress design load combinations?

    I was wondering if there was a way to get the maximum allowable load reaction to a column? I.e. an envelope for a certain set of load combos (allowable), not all the ones inputted? The only enveloping feature I have found is in the "Generate Report…
  • Updating Staad Pro V8i to latest build

    Hi there, can you please describe how to update the Staad Pro V8i SS6 to the latest build? I am struggling to do so. Many company PC's require the latest software to be consistent. Thanks a lot
  • Job opportunities in Qatar for engineers

    A prestigious public company in Qatar is hiring engineers : They urgently require the following professionals- MINIMUM 7 YEARS EXPERIENCE DESIGN DRAINAGE Foul Sewer Engineer Hydrologist Senior Planning Engineer Senior…
  • Gravity tilt & Load factor in Staad offshore

    Dear friends In Staad offshore we have option to include gravity load effect by clicking Gravity tilt. My question is can we able to consider Gravity tilt for few load case included and few load cases excluding gravity tilt. when i tried its either…
  • Model Interoperability

    AISC has recently come out in support of IFC as the preferred method for model data exchange (Reference "The New AISC Interoperability Strategy"; Modern Steel Construction, November 2011). Will IFC be interoperable with ISM? How does Bentley plan to…
  • STAAD.PRO Unstable Joints

    After running analysis, the Staad Output didn't inform me of instabilities in the any joint. In the post-processing mode I clicked on nodes-instabilties and noticed that I had two nodes that were unstable. I have attached the model. I believe my releases…
  • Error in RAM Elements Version 11.0.1 (Build 15)

    While trying to design a model which is all steel members, the following error pops up; SteelCollection.dll not registered. I have included a snipping of the error window. Any help would be great. Regards, Scott
  • large rotational displacement

    When running the STAAD, the result shows everything is right,. Structure is stable, no warning. Displacements are limited. BUT, I get some funny numbers for rotational displacement e.g. 533 degree & sometimes more. I checked releases. I believe they…
  • [STAAD PRO] Ask : API code design parameter

    Gents, today i'm working on pipe/tubular section in my model. to check the ratio in analysis, i'm using API code, but for non tubular section, i use AISC 9th Ed. however, i have some question regarding API code. (i use STAAD Pro v8i SELECT 4 20…
  • RAM - Steel Column design won't run.

    I have set up a model in RAM. It is A steel frame sat on an RC base. I have run the data check and there are no errors or warnings. I have run the steel beam design and it has given me section sizes. However, every time I try to run the steel…
  • Re: staad pro v8i (20.07.09.31) issue

    dear Shany. thank you for answering question 1. for question 3. i can't share the staad file due to company regulation. i'm so sorry. but i can show you my study staad for stair tower. this staad represent my problems. i check using AISC…
  • Elemental stiffness matrix

    Hello, I built a simple truss model in Staad pro V8i. I am wondering whether there is a way to extract elemental stiffness matrix in global coordinate? I can access global stiffness matrix by enter SET PRINT STFFINESS in the basic solver. Is there any…
  • One Program? No Thanks.

    I'm often asked why we don't have just one structural software program to do everything. A super software program that allows you to analyze and design a bridge, a building, a tower, a post-tensioned slab, and then create BIM models, engineering drawings…