• Seismic Load Generator

    Karen McGinty
    Karen McGinty
    I am using the seismic load generator for the first time. Can you please verify that I have applied it correctly? This is a viaduct with a long through-truss span. CRT ped LL straight PRATT TRUSS w MBTA ELEV.std
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Vertical component of seismic load - NBCC

    Mahmoud Hassan
    Mahmoud Hassan
    Dear All, I am trying to consider vertical component of seismic load using National building code of Canada NBCC. I assume 70% of acceleration is vertical direction (see below), but I am getting errors. I would appreciate if you tell me where is the…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Does STAAD consider 1% Seismic force for SDC A structure?

    muhammad fayyaz
    muhammad fayyaz
    for Seismic design category A structure, 10% of story dead load is required to consider (refer 11.7.2 of ASCE7-05). Does STAAD apply 1% of story dead load as Seismic load or it will calculate as per prescribed procedure based on chapter 12~15 of ASCE7…
    • over 3 years ago
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  • Seismic Loads Concentrate Only On Inclined Member

    Aroo14
    Aroo14
    Hi Good Day! I would like to raise my concern in my STAAD model regarding the distribution of seismic forces. Currently, I can't find a way to achieve my desired mode shape which is translational for Mode 1 and 2, and torsional for Mode 3. Though I…
    • over 5 years ago
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  • Does STAAD design for CONCRETE SPECIAL MOMENT FRAME as per ACI 318M-11 ??

    Sanjay Kumar
    Sanjay Kumar
    Hi, 1. Does STAAD take into account the ductile detailing provisions of CHAPTER 21 of ACI 318M-11, while arriving at the reinforcement area and stirrup area ?? 3. If those provisions are available, how does STAAD identify a SMRF or IMRF or OMRF in…
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    • over 5 years ago
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  • 07. Is it not conservative approach to apply static seismic force on structure in AutoPIPE as done in STAAD?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Load-case Date Logged & Current Version Sept. 2017 11.01.00.17 Problem: Is it not conservative approach to apply static seismic force on structure in AutoPIPE…
    • over 4 years ago
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  • Staad Base reactions are differing

    Ramprasath N
    Ramprasath N
    Hi, I am facing a problem with reference to the Staad pro v9i SS6. Please help in solving the same if its a known bug or a workaround is available. I have imported the load data for seismic in all 6 directions (+/-X,+/-Y, +/-Z ) This is a Z up model…
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    • over 7 years ago
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  • Anybody knows how to Load Seismic using SNiP Code?

    Don Dimaano
    Don Dimaano
    Good Day! Does anybody knows how to Load Seismic using SNiP Code? Using STAAD Generated Loads (Load Definition), what parameters shall be considered in loading seismic? Step by step procedure may help :) Thank you!
    • over 7 years ago
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  • Seismic Analysis of Boiler Support Structure - Find local structural accelerations

    Stephen Hill
    Stephen Hill
    I am performing a seismic analysis of a 15m steel tower structure, which supports a large boiler at a height of around 10m. I am currently using the IBC code input parameters (S DS , S 1 etc.) where STAAD utilises the equivalent force procedure. The…
    • over 7 years ago
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  • October virtual classes for STAAD and RAM begin next week.

    Gina Mazzulla
    Gina Mazzulla
    The following classes are scheduled through October 15. Visit, http://pages.info.bentley.com/learning/ Class now include Product Version information, making it easier to find what you need! STAAD Performing a Modal Response Spectrum Analysis V8i…
    • over 8 years ago
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  • IS 1893-1 2002 Story Drift

    Abhisek M
    Abhisek M
    Applies To Product(s): STAAD.Pro Version(s): ALL Environment: ALL Area: STAAD.Pro Analysis Solution Subarea: Seismic Analysis Original Author: Bentley Technical Support…
    • 5 months ago
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  • Seismic Analysis

    Abhisek M
    Abhisek M
    Applies To Product(s): STAAD.Pro Version(s): All Environment: N/A Area: Analysis Solutions Subarea: Seismic Analysis Solutions Original Author: Bentley Technical Support…
    • 3 months ago
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  • Torsion consideration in IS 1893-2002 seismic analysis

    Abhisek M
    Abhisek M
    Applies To Product(s): STAAD.Pro Version(s): All Environment: N/A Area: STAAD.Pro Analysis Solution Subarea: Seismic Analysis Original Author: Bentley Technical Support…
    • 5 months ago
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