Hello all OBD Update 10 Am testing out the Structural tools. There does not seem to be a tool for 'Foundations: Spread Footing ..... or Strip Footing In the Catalogue there are 'Foundation | Mat Foundation, Foundation | Spread Footing and Foundation…

In OBD U9 version 10.09.01.38 the structural quantities for a double angle member appear to be incorrect. Is there a way to fix this or has this been resolved in update 10?

Why is it that in RAM Connection, Base Plate module, fixed biaxial, that tensile loads in anchor bolts aren't distributed based on their location to the load application point? For example, if I have a column with a 2x2 anchor bolt layout, with one of…

In my model I analyze and design a G+8 RCC Structure, and the column is designed for only the first load case even though other load combinations give maximum axial force and moments. I attached the screenshots of output file below.

Hi, Based on NBCC 2015 4.1.8.11 4) single storey buildings with steel or wood deck as diaphragms can have a higher fundamental period compared to 4.1.8.11 3) as seen in the snap below. However, in the current RAM frame the Ta is only based on clause…

I have scatter diagram with total number of occurrences 175320 waves. It is indicated a note that these records are " Hourly event number of occurrence - reference period: 20 years". My question, what does this note mean? should we multiply the scatter…

Hello, When I try to open the structural settings menu, it fails to do so. It doesn't matter if I try to do so from the search prompt, or from file>settings>building>structural settings. It does not crash, it does not give an error, or any kind of message…

I work with Veraizen Earthings , What can robot structural analysis do?

Dear Sir Good day. I'm a new user of RAM Element, I have a query as per below :- I do modelling and run analysis using RAM Element, after that directly design pad footing using module tools. From the report and analysis, where should I check whether…

Good Afternoon, My computer updated RAM to the latest software version 17.03.00 285 SES overnight, and my model went from no beam design errors to 1500 deflection errors. Upon investigation I discovered that this is happening because RAM seems to…

Hello All, I need to change the size, position and rotation of an OpenStructures Element in OpenBuilding Designer. Ma first attempt, described in the post: [OBD SDK Connect Update 8] - modifying Structural Elements with Open Building SDK (STFC-Api…

Hello, I need to change some Properties of a Steel Beam Element in Open Building Designer Update 8 using the C-Api "stfc-api".. Until now I've been able to read the "LinearMember" out of the EditElementHandle and to change some Properties in it…

Hi im new to multiframe and im wondering if its possible to apply an offset load to generate a moment. The above image is a basic example of what im trying to achieve. ive been reading about the master/slave and joint linking to create a rigid body…

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?

An update to the CONNECT Edition Version 09.06.00.62 of STAAD Foundation Advanced is now available. It has the build number 09.06.01.74. This release delivers corrections for a few errors reported in versions 9.6.0.62 and earlier. The details of the…

I recently upgraded my OBD to version 10.08.00.44 and now I am unable to modify my old model created in U7. Every time I try to extend a steel beam or a column it appears 100 times bigger. I can copy or move them around without any problems. When placing…

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…