Time history analysis using Solid elements
Hi all,Is it possible to carry out a time history analysis on a model made only from Solid elements? I'm trying to check the impact loading from a dropped object with a sharp point on a steel object...
View ArticleRE: Eurocode Load Combination Generator
Hi, Did anyone find a solution for this? Also, the Eurocode Load Combination generator only allows to input one 'Variable Action Combination Factor, Psi0'. When combining several different variable...
View ArticleEurocode Load Combination Generator
Hello forum,Just wonder if anyone knows how to make STAAD.Pro V8i Select Series 3 (20.07.08.20) create REPEAT LOADS rather than LOAD COMBINATIONS? I am thinking of structutres we must use REPEAT LOADS...
View ArticleRE: Ram Concept- Shear Reinforcement
If you look closely at the section audit for a section from each case and compare them side by side it's a little easier to tell what is most significant. Below is a table of just a few lines from the...
View ArticleRam Concept- Shear Reinforcement
Hi everyone,Why does using 5000 psi concrete strength for a beam design give you a reduced spacing (22.6") shear reinforcement as opposed to using 4000 psi concrete strength (24")? See attached...
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RE: RAM Elements crashing during masonry shear wall design for certain wall...
I apologize, these are the actual properties I am using (identical to the original post but changed the code and seismic info)
View Articlehow to model friction damper in Staad?
How to model friction damper in vertival bracing in Staad?
View ArticleRE: RAM Elements crashing during masonry shear wall design for certain wall...
Which version of Ram Elements are you using? If you build a wall like that in the stand-alone wall module does it work? If not, then please reply back with the problematic stand-alone wall file. If...
View ArticleRE: RAM Elements crashing during masonry shear wall design for certain wall...
Seth, Thanks for the prompt response. I am running RAM Elements V8i, SELECTseries 4, Release 13.3.1.124. I built the wall in the standalone module and I am able to modify the reinforcement detailing...
View ArticleRE: RAM Elements crashing during masonry shear wall design for certain wall...
Thanks, I got the model and tested it using the latest release 13.4.0.164. I ran the analysis all cases and then ran the masonry wall module for wall 3. When I set all the settings as you noted above...
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RAM Elements crashing during masonry shear wall design for certain wall...
am having some trouble here. I have imported a full RAM Structural System model and am attempting to design the reinforcement for special reinforced masonry shear walls. I have designed one wall on...
View ArticleRE: Deep Beam
There is an add on program known as STAAD RCDC which can design deep beams.
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[View:/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-discussions-components-files/5932/DEEPBEAMPLATE.std:940:0]Dear Sir,In STAADPRO the design of DEEP beam is not possible since the program does not have the...
View ArticleRE: Wind Load application for Hipped and Valley roof
You may want to refer to the following link on the wind load generation in...
View ArticleRE: RAM Elements crashing during masonry shear wall design for certain wall...
Okay thanks again Seth. I have tried cutting the number of load combinations in half and it still doesn't like the wall, this old clunker of a computer must not be be able to handle it. I have now cut...
View ArticleRE: RAM Elements crashing during masonry shear wall design for certain wall...
Also; when I say I broke the wall up and it won't cooperate with the small section, it WILL finish the design, but due to the dimensions of the wall and the loads, the reinforcement requirements are...
View ArticleRE: Model check
Also pleae see that model is not giving out unity ratios for Deflection Checks. I have tried this by inactivating the strength checks parameters as well but still no results....!!
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HiPlease would someone advise why my members are failing to comply with the code check (in KL/r ratio).And: what would be appropriate properties to assign using EN 1993-1-1:2005 for loading that...
View ArticleRE: RAM Elements crashing during masonry shear wall design for certain wall...
Regarding splitting of the walls in Ram Elements, you can do this fairly easily. There are a couple of ways to do it, but in the end you will be making two walls out of one. The easiest way to do it...
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