Convert Units in Existing Input file
Is there a way to convert the units of an existing input file (.std)? The model is finished and could be analysed correctly. I just want to convert the units from metric to imperial in the input file.
View ArticleRE: How to control the deflection of the floors in the model.?
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View ArticleHow to control the deflection of the floors in the model.?
Actually i was trying to hang the 5 floor building but the deflection values are much higher.building is hanging by the steel rods which are connected to top beams resting on side columns.STAAD...
View ArticleRE: SS6 20.07.11.50 Modeling Material Use
The FY & FU defined as part of the material definition are NOT used in design. For the design portion, one has to define these using design parameters like FYLD and FU. The E value used for...
View ArticleSS6 20.07.11.50 Modeling Material Use
A track 2 confirms that Fu and Fy are using default 36/58. Even though an Isotropic Material is assigned to the members assigning other Fy and Fu values. Please confirm Code Check requires an Fu and Fy...
View ArticleRE: Errors with ISM
Tim,I am not getting the error message that you are getting. I might be because you have a newer service pack installed for Revit than I do. Very often when there is a new version or update for Revit...
View ArticleRE: Errors with ISM
Thanks. While this model did originate in RAM I was trying to create a new repository from Revit. I'm going to be doing some presenting to peers on the link and wanted to show the process starting...
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Errors with ISM
Upon creating a new model from a repository I'm having some problems, and getting errors. My model looks good in the ISM viewer, but upon inmport to RAM, decks are missing and columns are too short....
View ArticleRE: design steel according to AISC 360-05 using effective length method
THANKS ALOT SYE ,THIS WAS VERY HELPFUL but also another question ..for load combinations should I use repeated load in lieu of load combinations or not what I under stand that repeated load must be...
View ArticleTime history analysis of an elevated water tank
Hey!For a frame structure, the self weight and floor loads (acting along gravity/global Y) which are defined in the dead and live load cases are defined again in the global directions(positive X, Y and...
View ArticleIn rcc design in staad pro, in scheduled bars how it select the shape code...
In rcc design in staad pro, in scheduled bars how it select the shape code like 51,21 etc for each bar?
View ArticleRE: Columns as lift shafts
Although you can model the shaft using beam elements, in which case you would have to calculate the cross sectional properties of a tube section ( based on the dimensions of the shaft ) and assign it...
View ArticleColumns as lift shafts
i am trying to analyse a building which has lift shafts. i am making the lift shafts as column element and giving the beams that rest on it a prismatic general property. can anyone explain to as to...
View ArticleRE: design steel according to AISC 360-05 using effective length method
Using the effective length method would require carrying out a PDELTA analysis which would in turn require using REPEAT LOADs and NOT LOAD COMBINATIONs. I would encourage you to go through the...
View ArticleRAM shortening restrain
Dear RAM team. Does RAM account somehow for the effect of restraint to floor shortening, due to columns or cores? (Refer to chapter 3.3 of TR43)Thanks a lot. Best regards,
View ArticleRE: RAM reinforcement chapter 7.3 eurocode
Take a look a the program manual, the EC2 code implementation chapter, section 65.5.7 7.3.1 "Assessment of Crack Widths" for details on how 7.3.1 (and by reference 7.3.2) are implemented. If that does...
View ArticleRAM reinforcement chapter 7.3 eurocode
Dear RAM team.I am doing a RC slab design following Eurocode 2. When RAM says that a reinforcement is required according to chapter 7.3, does it mean 7.3.2?Because when I check my crack width for the...
View ArticleRE: Wind Loading for Open Structures
Please refer to the following wikicommunities.bentley.com/.../2042.staad-pro-load-generation-faq Applying the wind load to a group should work for Open option as well. For example define a group...
View ArticleWind Loading for Open Structures
Does anyone know a way to apply wind loads to only certain members of an open structure? I know there is a work-around for this when analyzing closed structures, but I am hoping there is a way to do...
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