RE: STAAD: Convert Truss Model to Plane Frame
I want to convert the truss model to a frame model because I need to evaluate the top chord as a beam-column now that there is moment induced. If it is left as a truss model, it doesn't show any moment...
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Dear Eric, In that case go to STAAD Editor and change STAAD TRUSS to STAAD SPACE or STAAD PLANE. Earlier: STAAD TRUSS START JOB INFORMATION ENGINEER DATE 17-Jun-16 END JOB INFORMATION INPUT WIDTH 79...
View ArticleRE: STAAD: Convert Truss Model to Plane Frame
Would like to add one thing. Once you declare the structure as STAAD SPACE all the members would be considered as frame members with ability to carry axial+bending+shear. I think you would like the top...
View ArticleRE: STAAD: Convert Truss Model to Plane Frame
That's a lot easier than releasing all the member ends! Thanks for the tip!
View ArticleSTAAD: Convert Truss Model to Plane Frame
Hello - I have a working truss model of a truss for a covered bridge. We are modifying the design to include intermediate rafters between panel points, so I added the concentrated member forces to the...
View ArticleRE: staad warning
If all the DOF in the model are restrained and there is nothing to solve for, you would typically get this warning. For example if you have a single beam and FIXED supports are defined at both ends. In...
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Hi allwhy i am getting this warning shown below ,Help me out for thisthanks in advance**WARNING** - ALL DEGREES OF FREEDOM FIXED. STAAD WILL INFINITESIMALLY RELEASE MOMENT-X AT FIRST JOINT ENTERED.
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RE: STAAD v8i6 to Tekla 2016 Export
There is an update to the Tekla ISM plugin coming out very shortly. The new link supports the latest Tekla Structures 2016 (from Trimble) and loads have been added (they were not present in the first...
View ArticleSTAAD v8i6 to Tekla 2016 Export
HiDoes anyone tried to export a staad file to Tekla 2016?Procedures and set-up are much appreciated.I tried export then import. I am also looking for loads and load combination to be exported to tekla...
View ArticleRE: Re: API RP 2A-WSD code check for STAAD
When CODE API is chosen in STAAD.Pro for design, it designs as per the provisions of the API RP 2A 21st edition which are in line with the AISC ASD 9th edition code. STAAD.Pro does not refer to AISC...
View ArticleRe: API RP 2A-WSD code check for STAAD
With the 22nd edition of API RP 2A-WSD now published and it is now specifically clarified that AISC 335-89 (AISC-ASD 1989 Edition) should be used, not AISC 360-10.I think with the current STAAD API...
View ArticleRE: **warning- this structure is disjointed ..MASTER/SLAVE OR IF UNCONNECTED...
Please refer to the forum post below communities.bentley.com/.../334196 Specifically this post refers to a document related to connectivity issues which leads to multiple disjointed structures and...
View Article**warning- this structure is disjointed ..MASTER/SLAVE OR IF UNCONNECTED JOINTS.
helloi have a problem appears to me when i try to analyze a steel structure attached by this posti checked tools - check multiple structures and i got 36 structures but i dont know how to fix it..any...
View ArticleRE: Influence Surface Results are missing or invalid
Can you please download the latest 20.07.11.70 version of the software. I am using that and it seems to work fine. Also did you try defining the deck yourself following the method suggested in my first...
View ArticleRE: No changes in ratio
To get rid of the instability warnings you may change the supports as noted below SUPPORTS *1 2 PINNED 1 2 FIXED BUT MZ In design parameter, you do not need the following parameter as you do not have...
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No changes in ratio
Dear sir, I designed one portal frame, even though i changed wind load from 2 kg/m to 5000kg/m. the utilization ratio does not change for rafter, but their is a changes in column. Please check the...
View ArticleRE: base plate connection
Dear sir, 1. As you said the maximum & minimum thickness is entered as input parameter. I changed into 500mmx500mmx20mm it is showing ok (green color), but my question is at initial why it is...
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base plate connection
Dear sir, I designed the base plate in ram connection by using staad pro output (directly in ram connection tab). Means i go to ram connection tab and then i click smart connection then base plate. The...
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Plate Meshing Problem
Hi there, I've a structure with several plates. To make semi rigid diaphragm those plate should be well meshed. but my plate mesh look like this : inside the red oval, meshed plates doesn't connect...
View Articlestaad foundation mat design
Hello Everyone,I have modeled a slab on grade in staad using plate meshing and an elastic mat underneath. However, when I imported this result into staad foundation and designed it as a mat foundation...
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