RE: different section properties for same section
For channel section, program calculates the Ct value using the section dimensions. For ISMC150 section, the Ct value is calculated as ((75*75*9/2)*2+(132*5.7*5.7/2))/2130 = 24.774mm. The Ct value...
View ArticleRE: RAM DataAccess - Frame Reactions
This might be too much to cover in a forum post. If my comments below are not helpful, please submit a service request and mention this post. Reactions in RAM Frame are nodal reactions at the base of...
View ArticleRAM DataAccess - Frame Reactions
I am looking to create a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet that pulls reactions out of RAM Frame using DataAccess and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Is there a sample VBA project or other guidance...
View ArticleRE: Can not found the section in Proteel from STAADpro through ISM.
So, Junying Chen. Did it work for you. Did you get all of the steel shapes imported?
View ArticleRE: Potential Conceptual Error in STAAD PRO when calculating Stress Ratios...
Sye, Thanks for following up. In regards to Item #1, I know exactly what STAAD is doing and as I stated in my original post, that way is "not correct". I suggest Bentley to consider fixing this...
View Articledifferent section properties for same section
Hi all,In STAAD output result file, STAAD shows different values of section properties (ZEY) for the same section.I have attached pdf file highlighting the values.I am using SS6 version of STAAD .I...
View ArticleRE: shear area calculation
Anyone have any further insight about the Y-Y Shear Area calculations? Thanks.
View ArticleRE: Can not found the section in Proteel from STAADpro through ISM.
Hi Steve That was amazing. Steel shapes have been imported into Prosteel . Thank Steve very much.
View ArticleRE: Unstable Structure Detected in RAMFrame with EBFs
There are some other suggestions on the wiki pages: RAM Frame TroubleshootingRAM Frame - Eigenvalue ErrorRAM Instability In Finite Element AnalysisTry without P-Delta and for Dead Load only first....
View ArticleUnstable Structure Detected in RAMFrame with EBFs
Hello,I am working on a building modeled with eccentric braced frames. When I run the RAMFrame analysis I get the following error: "Unstable Structure Detected. Instability Found for Node...Check end...
View ArticleRE: Potential Conceptual Error in STAAD PRO when calculating Stress Ratios...
For design of sections with cover plates as per AISC 9th edition code, STAAD.Pro uses the same principle as discussed for the un-symmetric wide flange. In other words, it goes with the minimum section...
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RE: shear area calculation
I am not sure how you defined these solid rectangular cross sections. I have defined the same eight cross sections using the Define option within the Properties - Whole Structure dialog box and added...
View Articleshear area calculation
hi all,How does STAAD.pro calculate the shear area of a section.ie. AX, AY?In the modify section data base, there is no section modulus about z-axis. what is the coordinate system used in the modifying...
View ArticleRE: Moving loads for two crane girders
The length of the gantry divided by the increment will tell you how many generations of the moving load you should use. Use a few extra generations to ensure that the moving load is able to traverse...
View ArticleStaad.Foundation.Advanced - Isolated Footing job module not in full...
In designing isolated footing using Eurocode, Direct Method under Design Approach 1, 2 or 3 may be adopted. Under Design Approaches 1, 2 or 3, bearing capacity checks are carried out for each limit...
View ArticleRE: Number of digits
Hi, I think that this is just a stupid workaround. Every time, with these little things, I'm wondering why these simple adjustments are not in Staad jet. I admit the effort you put into your answer...
View ArticleNumber of digits
Dear friends i wounder if i can control the number of digits that appear in Utilization ratio of steel structure in order to avoid the congestion of the numbers
View ArticleRE: Moving Load
Please refer the link below for the generation of Horizontal Moving Load -communities.bentley.com/.../25708.how-to-apply-horizontal-moving-loads
View ArticleMoving Load
Dears,Is there any way to apply a horizontal moving loads on STAAD pro because I need to consider the effect vertical and horizontal force in crane system ?Regards
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