Analysis and design of Arch Beam (Beams curved in elevation) in Staad Pro Connect edition.
I have to analyze and design a steel arch beam in Staad pro connect edition. I modelled a curved beam in elevation and applied all the loads on the beam that are to be transferred to the columns. The load pathway is working properly. However, when i look…
RAM Tilt-UP Module: FEM vs Simplified
Why does RAM tilt-up module give me a warning for "Minimum ratio, vertical reinforcing vs concrete..." when using the Finite Element (FEM) analysis method? However, when using the "Simplified" method, there are no warnings in design regarding minimum…
Create a finite element model from RAM COnnection to STAAD.Pro,
For example, if we have a connection, we could to export and convert 3D Connection in a separate 3D Model just for the connection.
And, would be possible to analyze in STAAD or RAM Elements.
FEM in Ram Elements
Hello,
Is there a PDF or video tutorial program that covers the basics of RAM Elements? I am trying to model a 6'x6' concrete culvert and run a FEM analysis on it, yet I am very unfamiliar with FEM and how to approach it.
Any tips or suggestions would…
RBE3 elements in NASTRAN - is there a STAAD equivalent?
RBE3 elements are used in NASTRAN to distribute mass and applied force from a single node to multiple points WITHOUT introducing additional stiffness. It is implemented in NASTRAN as a SINGLE DEPENDENT NODE whose displacement is an average of MULTIPLE…
Member Release with Spring Specification
Hi,
I have a question about Specifications for Beams
I have a model of Base Plate using FEM, Bolts are assumed to be members then I place a release with spring specification.
My question is, Is the member will behave as spring? or my total assumption…
FEM
MY QUESTION IS WHEN WE ARE GOING TO DESIGN WATER TANK OR ANY STRUCTURE IN WHICH WE ARE USING PLATE ELEMENT THAN WHENEVER WE GOING TO INCREASE PLATE THICKNESS THAN MOMEMT ALSO EXCEEDED THAN HOW CAN BE GO FOR THE DESIGN OF TANK WALL BECAUSE IF YOU ARE GOING…
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…
Analysis and design of large mat foundations supported on soil using FEM considering soil -structure/foundation interaction (loading and design governed by ASCE/ACI and / or IS codes)
Large mat foundations are usually modeled using plate elements and the boundary conditions at soil – foundation/structure interface is idealized using winkler springs assigned with sub-grade modulus of soil (using plate mat with compression only springs…
using FEM to analyse a cross section of gothic cathedrals
Hello everyone,
I am currently analysing cross sections of gothic cathedrals. I have created my shells and the meshes were created. My objective is to see how the architectural design affects stress distributions of the flying buttresses and I went…
Online FEM solvers
Why are there no browser-based FE Analysis and Design Solution?
I have tried googling this, but I was not able to find any STAAD type software that allows me to analyse and design structures from the browser.