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  • Why I am getting these errors? *ERROR* NO UNSUPPORTED MASSES ENTERED - CHECK DENSITIES *** ERRORS IN SOLVER *** Please can anyone help me!

    INPUT WIDTH 79 UNIT METER KN JOINT COORDINATES 1 0 0 0; 2 3.00001 0 0; 3 6.00001 0 0; 4 9.00002 0 0; 5 12 0 0; 6 0 3.00001 0; 7 3.00001 3.00001 0; 8 6.00001 3.00001 0; 9 9.00002 3.00001 0; 10 12 3.00001 0; 11 0 6.00001 0; 12 3.00001 6.00001 0; 13 6.00001…
  • Rgarding staad pro CE

    1.0 In staad why I am getting more reinforcement in top column (See bemm no. 76 & 77) see the attached model. 2.0 What parameter need to use so that reduction factor is not considered in design calculation because as per is 1893-2016 it is only use…
  • surface or wall model

    The mode shape is different in STAAD pro v.8 by modelling the shear wall as a surface and as a wall (parametric model) , any help will be appreciated to know the safest model
  • Response Spectrum Load in Y-dir

    Dear Sir/Madam, i have designing RCC structure in STAAD CE 22 , for on boiler supporting structure we have site specific spectra and we have added the same with custom window with direction factor (I/R*2/3):1.5/5*0.67=0.2 after analysis i have noticed…
  • RCDC SLENDERNESS CALN AS PER ACI-318 QUERY

    Hi sir/ madam, i am designing the RCC pedestal/column with pinned condition steel column over it. Now the problem is while doing RC Pedestal slenderness ratio check (ACI CODE) by default it considers end condition as braced (Non sway). I want help to…
  • 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
  • delete existing primary load cases

    Dear All, Could anyone help me to delete existing primary load cases in openstaad ? because every time I do the analysis, loads repeat instead of replacing the previous load case. Here is my code: Sub GenerateModel() Dim cx(1) As Double Dim cy…
  • delete existing load cases

    Dear All, It has been so long since I first asked this question with no answer. Is there any way to delete existing load cases in openstaad or at least clear STAAD editor? because every time I do the analysis, loads repeat instead of replacing the previous…
  • Deleting the existing load case and combinations in Openstaad

    Hi all, I am trying to delete existing load cases - primary and combinations from an existing file using openstaad . But there are no functions to delete the existing load cases, can anyone tell me how to do this in openstaad . Thanks
  • staad pro update 12

    Does anybody tell me in staad update 12 I m going to assign a circular section but after design when I double click on the section than it is showing a rectangular shape why?????
  • Clear model using OpenSTAAD

    Hi Everyone, What command can I use to clear everything in the STAAD file using OpenSTAAD.
  • Regarding staad pro ce

    Can we create Al-Zn material in staad if yes then please tell me how and also provide the property of that material to create this?
  • staad pro ce

    HELLO EVERYONE, MY QUESTION IS WHEN I COMPARE TWO MODELS ONE WITH OFFSET COMMAND AND THE OTHER WITHOUT OFFSET AND IN BOTH MODELS I M GETTING DIFFERENT RESULTS WHY??? 1.0 Steel requirement in the top column is less in the offset model as compared to…
  • How to overwrite loads in OpenSTAAD

    Dear friends, How can I overwrite loads (or any other properties) using OpenSTAAD, every time I edit something and run my script new loads are added. Thanks in advance.
  • REGARDING OFFSET COMMAND IN STAAD PRO

    HELLO EVERYONE, MY QUESTION IS WHEN I COMPARE TWO MODELS ONE WITH OFFSET COMMAND AND THE OTHER WITHOUT OFFSET AND IN BOTH MODELS I M GETTING DIFFERENT RESULTS WHY??? 1.0 Steel requirement in the top column is less in the offset model as compared to…
  • Pedestal Reinforcement Design

    For the pedestal design, it limits the maximum spacing of pedestal reinforcement to 6". Why is it restricted to user definition? Probably because of this constraint, reinforcement provided is way higher than required. Almost 10x the moment demand. PD…
  • Pile Cap Foundation Design

    Can I find somewhere detailed calculation on pile cap design that staad foundation is performing? Currently, for pile cap design, it directly shows the calculated reinforcement ratio without showing any calculation on moment and shear demand.
  • Assigning tapered section using OpenSTAAD

    Dear Friends, The script below is for a very simple model (single member). I'm trying to assign a steel tapered section (200 5 800 150 10 150 10), but I'm facing some troubles. Could you help me with the script? Sub GenerateModel() Dim cx(1…
  • Activex component can't create object openstaad

    Dear friends, Could you help with this error, please? Thanks
  • REGARDING PLATE ORIENTATION

    IF THE ORIENTATION OF THE AXIS LIKE SHOWN IN THE FIGURE THEN MX REPRESENTS THE VERTICAL MOMENT AND MY HORIZONTAL AM I RIGHT OR WRONG PLEASE CORRECT ME.
  • Deflection value of sloped beams - STAAD

    Hi, I have a series of sloped beams loaded with the same trapezoidal load showing snow drift but the global deflection value I get for each beam appears to be different. I don't think I should I be using local deflection in this case but I'm not sure…
  • Minimum longitudinal reinforcement in column as per IS 456

    The output of column design doesn't specify minimum reinforcement as per clause 26.5.3.1 (a) or 26.5.3.1 (b) of IS456:2000. However in detailed output it does provide following details as per clause Cl. 39.6, IS456:2000: SECTION CAPACITY BASED ON…
  • column deflection

    Hi, I have a question regarding column deflection and sway in STAAD. The below picture shows the deformed shape of a column subjected to lateral forces in a frame. I know the maximum sway/drift in STAAD is gotten from the node displacement value (translation…
  • Frame modelling

    Hi there, please I am working on a steel frame design that includes OWSJ in the model. I have tried various forms of releases for the joist members like assigning truss parameter to the diagonals and verticals, releasing moments at the ends etc. but when…
  • Staad Pro Update 8

    Why am I facing this issue again and again?? APPROACH BRIDGE CHURHAT.STD