STAAD PRO

Features :
1. It is based on Finite Element Method (FEM).
2. It is used to analyse 2D (Plane) structures.
3. It is used to analyse 3D (Space) structures.
4. It is used to design RCC structures.
5. It is used to design Steel structures.
6. It is used to design Timber structures.
7. It is used to design Plastic structures.
8. Earthquake analysis can be done using Staad Pro.
9. Wind load analysis can be done using Staad pro.
10. It has built in Codes.
11. Automatic Load calculation can be done using Staad Pro.
12. It is 100% accurate and flexible.
Steps in Staad Pro :
1.Creation of Structure.
2.Member Properties.
3.Suuport conditions.
4. Loadings
5. Analysis type
6. Post Analysis Print.
7.Design.
8. Analysis.
9. View output Results.
Sign conventions:
Axial Loads:
Compression
+ve
Tension
-ve
Bending Moments:
Tension at top (Hogging)
+ve
Tension at bottom (Sagging) -ve
Shear Force:
Parallel and in the direction of Local Y axis +ve
Design of Individual members:
1. Beams
: MZ, FY
2. Columns
: FX,MY,MZ
3. Footings
: FX, FY, MX, MZ.
Support Conditions:
For design We can take following condition:
1. Isolated Footings on Rock : Fixed case.
2. Isolated Footings on Firm soil (say SBC >25t/m2)
3. Isolated Footings on soft soil : Hinged case.
4. Footings on raft or Pile foundation : Fixed condition.
PROBLEM NO.1:

STEP 1 (Creation of Geometry):

New Project

Select Plane Length =meters; Force=KN;

File Name=Plane 1

Next

Select Open Structure Wizard Finish.

Change to Frame Models from Truss models Select Continuous beam and
double click on it.
Length=4.0m
No. of bays (Span)

Click
=1

Apply Transfer model Click yes OK Go to Front view icon (first

view)

STPE 2 (Member Properties):

Select the member From Main menu Commands Member Property
Prismatic Rectangular

YD=0.4

ZD=0.23 Assign Close.

De select the member.

STEP 3 (Supports):
Change to Node cursor (joint) and select the nodes (joints).
(If more than one node use CTRL key and select the nodes) From Main
menu Commands Support specification Pinned Assign Close
De select the nodes and change to beam cursor.
STEP 4 (Loading ):
From Main menu Commands Loading Primary Load Load case 1
Add Close Select Load case 1 Add Member Load Concentrated
Force P1=2KN ; d1=1.5 ; d2= 0 Add
P2=4.0 KN; d1=3.0; d2= 0 Add Close
Select the Load P1=2KN and its member Assign to selected beam
Assign OK.
Select the Load P2=4.0KN

and its member assign to selected beam

Assign OK Close.
STEP 5( Analysis ):
From Main menu Commands Analysis Perform Analysis No print
OK.
STEP 6 (Post Analysis Print):
From Main Menu Commands Post Analysis Print Support Reactions

 To view OK.
STEP 7( Design) :
From Main menu Commands Design Concrete Design Current
code=IS 456 From Main menu Tools Set current input unit
Length =mm; Force = N OK.
Select the member Define parameters
ELY =0.85 Assign
ELZ =0.85 Assign
FC

=20

Assign

FYMAIN= 415 Assign

FYSEC =415 Assign
MAXMAIN =16 Assign
MAXSEC

=8 Assign

MINMAIN =12 Assign

MINSEC =8 Assign Close.
De select all members and select beam member only Commands
(Concrete Design) Design beam Assign Close Take off Assign
Close.
Note: Save the File and Run the Program.
STEP 8 (Analysis):
From Main Menu ` Analysis Run Analysis Run Analysis Done.
Select the member and double click on it Shear bending Close.

SKETCH:

PROBLEM NO.2

STEP 1 (Creation of Geometry):

New Project

Select Plane Length =meters; Force=Kg;

File Name=Plane 2

Next

Select Open Structure Wizard Finish.

Change to Frame Models from Truss models Select Continuous beam and
double click on it.
Length=6m

Click

No. of bays (Span)

=1

Apply Transfer model Click Yes OK Go to Front view icon (first

view)
STPE 2 (Member Properties):

Select the member From Main menu Commands Member Property

Prismatic Rectangular

YD=0.4

ZD=0.23 Assign Close.

De select the member.

STEP 3 (Supports):
Change to Node cursor (joint) and select the nodes (joints).
(If more than one node use CTRL key and select the nodes) From Main
menu Commands Support specification Pinned Assign Close
De select the nodes and change to beam cursor.
STEP 4 (Loading ):
From Main menu Commands Loading Primary Load Load case 1
Add Close Select Load case 1 Add Member Load Uniform
Force F=2000 ; d1=3.0 ; d2= 0 Add Close.
Select the Load and its member Assign to selected beam Assign OK.
Close.
STEP 5( Analysis ):
From Main menu Command Analysis Perform Analysis No print
OK.
STEP 6 (Post Analysis Print):
From Main Menu Commands Post Analysis Print Support Reactions
To view OK.
STEP 7( Design) :
From Main menu Commands Design Concrete Design Current
code=IS 456 From Main menu Tools Set current input unit.

Length =mm; Force = N OK.

Select the members Define parameters
ELY =0.85 Assign
ELZ =0.85 Assign
FC

=20

Assign

FYMAIN= 415 Assign

FYSEC =415 Assign
MAXMAIN =16 Assign
MAXSEC

=8 Assign

MINMAIN =12 Assign

MINSEC =8 Assign Close
De select all members and select beams only Commands (Concrete
Design) Design beam Assign Close Take off Assign Close.
Note: Save the File and Run the Program.
STEP 8 (Analysis):
From Main Menu ` Analysis Run Analysis Run Analysis Done.
Select the member and double click on it Shear bending Close.

SKETCH:

PROBLEM NO.3.

STEP 1 (Creation of Geometry):

New Project

Select Plane Length =meters; Force=KN;

File Name=Plane 3

Next

Select Open Structure Wizard Finish.

Change to Frame Models from Truss models Select Continuous beam and
double click on it.
Length=6m

Click

No. of bays (Span)

=1

Apply Transfer model Click yes OK Go to Front view icon (first

view)
STPE 2 (Member Properties):
Select the member From Main menu Commands Member Property
Prismatic Rectangular

YD=0.4

ZD=0.23 Assign Close.

De select the member.

STEP 3 (Supports):
Change to Node cursor (joint) and select the nodes (joints).
(If more than one node use CTRL key and select the nodes) From Main
menu Commands Support specification Pinned Assign Close
De select the nodes and change to beam cursor.
STEP 4 (Loading ):
From Main menu Commands Loading Primary Load Load case 1
Add Close Select Load case 1 Add Member Load Concentrated
Force P1=2KN ; d1=1.5 ; d2= 0 Add
P2=5 KN; d1=4.5 ; d2= 0 Add
Select the Load P1=2KN and its member Assign to selected beam
Assign OK. Select the load P2=5KN and its member Assign to selected
beam AssignOK.
Select the Load case 1 Add Member Load Uniform Force
F=2KN/m; d1=0; d2=1.50 Add
F=2KN/m ; d1= 3; d2= 0 Add

Select the uniform load and its member assign to selected beam
Assign OK Close.
STEP 5( Analysis ):
From Main menu Commands Analysis Perform Analysis
No print OK.
STEP 6 (Post Analysis Print):
From Main Menu Commands Post Analysis Print Support Reactions
To view OK.
STEP 7( Design) :
From Main menu Commands Design Concrete Design Current
code=IS 456 From Main menu Tools Set current input unit
Length =mm; Force = N OK.
Select the member Define parameters
ELY =0.85 Assign
ELZ =0.85 Assign
FC

=20

Assign

FYMAIN= 415 Assign

FYSEC =415 Assign
MAXMAIN =16 Assign
MAXSEC

=8 Assign

MINMAIN =12 Assign

MINSEC =8 Assign Close.

De select all members and select beam only Commands (Concrete

Design) Design beam Assign Close Take off Assign Close.
Note: Save the File and Run the Program.
STEP 8 (Analysis):
From Main Menu ` Analysis Run Analysis Run Analysis Done.
Select the member and double click on it Shear bending Close.

SKETCH:

PROBLEM NO.4:

STEP 1 (Creation of Geometry):

New Project

Select Plane Length =meters; Force=KN;

File Name=Plane 4

Next

Select Open Structure Wizard Finish.

Change to Frame Models from Truss models Select Continuous beam and
double click on it.
Length=6m

Click

No. of bays (Span)

=1

Apply Transfer model Click yes OK Go to Front view icon (first

view)
STPE 2 (Member Properties):
Select the member From Main menu Commands Member Property
Prismatic Rectangular

YD=0.5

ZD=0.23 Assign Close.

De select the member.

STEP 3 (Supports):
Change to Node cursor (joint) and select the nodes (joints).
(If more than one node use CTRL key and select the nodes) From Main
menu Commands Support specification Pinned Assign Close
De select the nodes and change to beam cursor.
STEP 4 (Loading ):
From Main menu Commands Loading Primary Load Load case 1
Add close Select Load case 1 Add Member Load Uniform Force
UDL=1500Kg ; d1=0 ; d2= 0 Add Member load Concentrated
forces P1=1000 Kg; d1=1.50; d2=0 Add Member load
Concentrated force P2=2000 Kg; d1=3.0 ; d2= 0 Add Member
load Concentrated forces P3=3000 Kg; d1=4.5; d2=0 Add Close

 Select the UDL P1 =1500 Kg and select the member Assign to

selected beam Assign

Select the Load P2=2000kg and select the

member Assign selected member(beam) Assign Select the Load

P3=3000kg and select the member Assign OK Close.
STEP 5 ( Analysis ):
From Main menu Command Analysis Perform Analysis No print
OK.
STEP 6 (Post Analysis Print):
From Main Menu Commands Post Analysis Print Support Reactions
To view OK.
STEP 7 ( Design) :
From Main menu Commands Design Concrete Design Current
code=IS 456 From Main menu Tools Set current input unit
Length =mm; Force = N OK.
Select the member Define parameters
ELY =0.85 Assign
ELZ =0.85 Assign
FC

=20

Assign

FYMAIN= 415 Assign

FYSEC =415 Assign
MAXMAIN =16 Assign
MAXSEC

=8 Assign

MINMAIN =12 Assign

MINSEC =8 Assign Close.
De select all members and select beam only Commands (Concrete
Design) Design beam Assign Close Take off Assign Close.
Note: Save the File and Run the Program.
STEP 8 (Analysis):
From Main Menu ` Analysis Run Analysis Run Analysis Done.
Select the member and double click on it Shear bending Close.
SKETCH:

PROBLEM NO.5:
BEAM WITH TRIANGULAR LOAD (LINEARLY VARYING LOAD)
SKETCH:

STEP 1 (Creation of Geometry):

New Project

Select Plane Length =meters; Force=KN;

File Name=Plane 5

Next

Select Open Structure Wizard Finish.

Change to Frame Models to Truss models Select Continuous beam and
double click on it.
Length=6.5m
No. of bays (Span)

Click
=1

Apply Transfer model Click yes OK Go to Front view icon (first

view)

STEP 2 (Member Properties):

Select the member From Main menu Commands Member Property
Prismatic Rectangular
De select the member.

YD=0.6

ZD=0.23 Assign Close.

STEP 3 (Supports):
Change to Node cursor (joint) and select the nodes 1 &2 (joints).
(If more than one node use CTRL key and select the nodes) From Main
menu Commands Support specification Fixed Assign Close
De select the nodes and change to beam cursor.

STEP 4 (Loading ):
From Main menu Commands Loading Primary Load Load case 1
Add close Select Load case 1 Add Member Load Linearly
varying load W1=--10KN W2=0; d1=2.0 ; d2= 1.0 Add
Linearly varying load W1=0 W2=--15KN ; d1=3.0 ; d2= 1.5 Add
Nodal Load Concentrated Force P=-25 d1=3.0 d2=0 Add.
Click member 1 and Load W1=-10 W2=0 Assign to selected member
Assign Yes.
Select load W1=0 W2=-15 Assign to selected member Assign Yes.
Select Load P=-25 and member 1

Assign to selected member Assign Yes

Close.
STEP 5( Analysis ):
From Main menu Command Analysis Perform Analysis No print
OK.
STEP 6 (Post Analysis Print):
From Main Menu Commands Post Analysis Print Support Reactions

 To view OK.
STEP 7 (Analysis):
From Main Menu ` Analysis Run Analysis Run Analysis Done.
Select the member and double click on it Shear bending Close.
SKETCH:

PROBLEM NO.6:
BEAM WITH TRAPEZOIDAL LOAD AND MOMENT

STEP 1 (Creation of Geometry):

New Project

Select Plane Length =meters; Force=KN;

File Name=Plane 6

Next

Select Open Structure Wizard Finish.

Change to Frame Models from Truss models Select Continuous beam and
double click on it.
Length=5m

Click

No. of bays (Span)

=1

Apply Transfer model Click yes OK Go to Front view icon (first

view)
STPE 2 (Member Properties):
Select the member From Main menu Commands Member Property
Prismatic Rectangular
De select the member.

YD=0.6

ZD=0.23 Assign Close.

STEP 3 (Supports):
Change to Node cursor (joint) and select the nodes 1 &2. (joints).
(If more than one node use CTRL key and select the nodes) From Main
menu Commands Support specification Fixed Assign Close
De select the nodes and change to beam cursor.
STEP 4 (Loading ):
From Main menu Commands Loading Primary Load Load case 1
Add close Select Load case 1 Add Member Load Trapezoidal
w1=-40KN W2=-25KN; d1=0 ; d2= 2 Add
Trapezoidal

W1=-25KN W2=-40KN; d1=2 ; d2= 3 Add

NodeCMOM P=50d1=2;d2=0Add.
Select the Trapezoidal Load W1=-40 W2=-25 and its member Assign to
selected beam AssignYes.
Select the Trapezoidal Load W1=-25 W2=-40 and its member Assign to
selected beam AssignYes.
Select the CMOM P= 50 and its member Assign to selected beam
AssignYes Close.
STEP 5( Analysis ):
From Main menu Command Analysis Perform Analysis No print
OK.
STEP 6 (Post Analysis Print):
From Main Menu Commands Post Analysis Print Support Reactions
To view OK.

STEP 7 (Analysis):
From Main Menu ` Analysis Run Analysis Run Analysis Done.
Select the member and double click on it Shear bending Close.

SKETCH:

PROBLEM NO.7
BEAM WITH LINEARLY VARYING LOADS WITH ONE END FIXED

STEP 1 (Creation of Geometry):

New Project

Select Plane Length =meters; Force=Kg;

File Name=Plane 7

Next

Select Open Structure Wizard Finish.

Change to Frame Models from Truss models Select Continuous beam and
double click on it.
Length=3m

Click

No. of bays (Span)

=1

Apply Transfer model click yes ok Go to Front view icon (first

view)
STPE 2 (Member Properties):

Select the member From Main menu Commands Member Property

Prismatic Rectangular

YD=0.4

ZD=0.23 Assign Close.

De select the member.

STEP 3 (Supports):
Change to Node cursor (joint) and select the nodes 1 (joints).
From Main menu Commands Support specification Fixed

Assign to selected beamAssignYes.

Select node 2CommandsSupport specificationPinnedAssign to
selected beamAssignYesClose. De select the nodes and change to
beam cursor.

STEP 4 (Loading ):
From Main menu Commands Loading Primary Load Load case 1
Add close Select Load case 1 Add Member LoadLinearly
varying W1=0 W2=-10 d1=1 ;d2=0 Add
Member Load Linear varying W1=0 W2=-10 d1=1; d2=2Add.
Member Load Linear varying W1=0 W2=-10 d1=2; d2=3Add.
Select the first Load and its member Assign to selected beam Assign
Yes
Select the second Load and member Assign to selected
beamAssignYes.
Select the third load and its member Assign to selected beam
Assign OK

STEP 5( Analysis ):
From Main menu Command Analysis Perform Analysis No print
OK.
STEP 6 (Post Analysis Print):
From Main Menu Commands Post Analysis Print Support Reactions
To view OK.
STEP 7 (Analysis):
From Main Menu ` Analysis Run Analysis Run Analysis Done.
Select the member and double click on it Shear bending Close.

SKETCH:

PROBLEM NO.8

New Project

Select Plane Length =meters; Force=KN;

File Name=Plane 1

Next

Select Staad Editor Finish.

Delete the existing content and type the following:
STAAD PLANE CONTINUOUS BEAM WITH VARIOUS LOADS
INPUT WIDTH 72
UNIT METER KNS
JOINT COORTINATES
1 0 0
2 4 0
3 8 0
4 12 0
5 16 0
6 20 0
7 24 0
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2
2 2 3
3 3 4

4 4 5
5 5 6
6 6 7
MEMBER PROPERTY
1 TO 6 PRIS YD 0.35 ZD 0.25
CONSTANT
E CONC ALL
DENS CONC ALL
POI CONC ALL
SUPPORT
1 FIXED
2 TO 7 FIXED BUT FX MZ
LOAD 1
MEMB LOADS
1 UNI GY -45
2 UNI GY -35 1 3
2 CONC GY 30 1
2 CONC GY -30 3
3 LIN Y 0 0 -60
4 LIN Y 0 -33
5 CMOM GZ 30 2
6 TRAP GY -20 -40
JOINT LOADS
2 4 FY -20
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT ANALYSIS RESULTS
FINISH
After this
Save the File and Run the Program.
From Main Menu ` Analysis Run Analysis Run Analysis Done.
Select the member and double click on it Shear bending Close.

GRAPHICAL METHOD:
STEP 1 (Creation of Geometry):
New Project

Select Plane Length =meters; Force=KN;

File Name=Plane 1

Next

Select Add Beam Finish.

Snap node/Beam Edit

 X-Y Plane.
Construction Lines:
X Right 6 spacing 4
Y Right 0 spacing 1 OK.
Click (0,0), (4,0), (8,0), (12,0), (16,0) &(24,0). Close Snap node.
Right clickLabels Node Numbers Node Points Beam Members
OK.
STPE 2 (Member Properties):
Select the member From Page Control General Property Define
Prismatic Rectangular

YD=0.35

ZD=0.23 Assign Close.

De select the member.

STEP 3 (Supports):
Change to Node cursor (joint) and select the nodes (joints).
(If more than one node use CTRL key and select the nodes) From Page
Control

Support Create Fixed Add.

Create Fixed But FX MZ Add.

Select support 2 in Data area and select the node 1 Assigned to selected
member

Yes.

Select Support 3 in the data area and select the nodes 2 TO 7 Assigned
to selected member

Yes Close.

De select the nodes and change to beam cursor.

STEP 4 (Loading ):

From Page control click Loads & Definitions Click Load Details Add
Load Case 1 Add Member Load Uniform Force W1=-45 GY Add
Member Load Uniform Force W1=-->35 d1=1 d2=3 Gy Add.
Concentrated Force F=--35 d1=1 GY Add.
Concentrated Force F=--30 d1=3 GY Add.
Linear varying W3=-60 Y Add.
Linear varying W1=0 W2=-60 Y Add
Com. Moment F=30 d1=2 GZ add.
TRAPEZOIDAL W1=-20 W2=-40 GYAdd.
Node Concentrated Force FY=-20 Y Add
Click Load W1=-45 and member No.1 Assign to selected beam Assign
Yes.
Click Load W1=-35 and member No.2 Assign to selected beam Assign
Yes.
Click Load F=-35 and member No.2 Assign to selected beam Assign
Yes.
Click Load F=-30 and member No.2 Assign to selected beam Assign
Yes.
Click Load W3=-60 and member No.3 Assign to selected beam Assign
Yes.
Click Load W1=0 W2=-60 and member No.4 Assign to selected beam
Assign Yes.
Click Load F=30 and member No.5 Assign to selected beam Assign
Yes.
Click W1=--20 & W2=-40 and Member No.6 Assign to selected beam
Assign Yes.
Click P=-->20 and node Nos. 2 &4 Assign to selected beam Assign
Yes. close.
STEP 5( Analysis ):
From Page Control Analysis/Print

No print Add.

STEP 6 (Post Analysis Print):

From Page Control Post Analysis Print Define Commands Analysis
Results Add Close.
Note: Save the File and Run the Program.
STEP 7 (Analysis):
From Main Menu ` Analysis Run Analysis Run Analysis Done.

STEP 7: ( RESULTS & REPORT)

Go to Post Processing Mode.
Main Menu Results Bending Moment View value Beam Results
End Moment Max. Moment Annotate .
Right click Take Picture Caption OK.
SKETCH:
PROBLEM NO.9 PORTAL FRAME (2D)

STEP 1 (Creation of Geometry):

New Project

Select Plane Length =meters; Force=KN;

File Name=RCC Frame 1

Next

Select Open Structure Wizard Finish.

Change to Frame Models from Truss models Select Bay Frame and double
click on it.
Length (Along X Direction)= 8.0m.
No. of bays (Span) =2
Click
Bay No.1 =3.5 Bay No.2=4.50
Height (Along Y Direction) =11.5m.

No. of bays (Span)

=4

Click

Bay No.1 =2.50 ; Bay No.2=3.0 ; Bay No.3=3.0 ; Bay Np.4=3.0

Apply Transfer model Click yes OK Go to Front view icon
(first view)
STPE 2 (Member Properties):
To select the member (Beam along X axis)
From Main menu Select Beam parallel to X axis
Main menuCommands Member PropertyPrismaticRectangular
YD=0.41 ZD=0.23Assign Close Deselect the member Main menu
selectSelect beam parallel to Y axis (Column) From Main
menuCommandsMember PropertyPrismaticRectangular YD=0.23
ZD=0.30 (In column always horizontal width is YD and perpendicular width
is ZD). AssignClose.
To confirm whether any missing property
Main menu Select Missing attributes Missing Property No entity
missing Property is found Ok.
De select the member.
STEP 3 (Supports):
Change to Node cursor (joint) and select the nodes (joints) by windowing at
the bottom of frame.
(You can also select one node then use CTRL key if more than one node
and select the nodes)
From Main menu Click Front view icon
Commands Support specification Fixed Assign Close
De select the nodes and change to beam cursor.
STEP 4 (Loading ):

From Main menu Commands Loading Primary Load Load case

1=Dead(load) Add Close Select Load case1Add
Self weight(dead load) Factor=--1 Direction Y (Beams and columns)
Member LoadUniform ForceW=--21 d1=-

d2=-Add Member

LoadUniform force W=-22 d1=- d2=- Add Member load Uniform

force W=-13.5AddClose.
Select the uniform force W=-21 select top left three members Assign to
selected beamAssignYesSelect uniform force Floor load (Dead load of
slab) Pressure=-->3.5(self weight of slab= 2.50 + Floor finish=1.0)
Define Y range

Mini=5.50 (2.50+3.0); Max=14.50

Define X range

Mini=0; Max=7.01 (3.05+3.96)

Define Z range

Mini=0; Max =10.36 (2.74+3.96+3.66) Add Member

load (wall loads) Uniform force W1=--12 (9 wall load Add

W1=-6 (41/2 wall load) Add Close Assign 9 wall load to external
beams and 41/2 wall load to internal beams in top view Select load
case 2(live load) Add Floor load (Live load on slab) Pressure=-2
(Live load)
Define Y range Mini=5.50 Max =14.50
Define X range Mini=0 Max=7.01
Define Z range Mini=0 Max=10.36 Add Close
Main menu commandLoading Load combination Load comb 3
Default=1.50
Available load

Load case 1
Load case 2

>
>>
<
<<

Add Close.
From Main menu CommandLoading Load List(selecting design loads)
Load list.
Available load
Load case 1
Load case 2
Load comb 3

Load list
>
>>
<
<<

Load comb 3

Ok Close.

STEP 5( Analysis ):
From Main menu Commands Analysis Perform Analysis
No print OK.
STEP 6 (Post Analysis Print):
From Main Menu Commands Post Analysis Print Support Reactions
To view OK.
STEP 7( Design) :
From Main menu Commands Design Concrete Design Current
code=IS 456 From Main menu Tools Set current input unit
Length =mm; Force = N OK.
Select the members(Beams & Columns) Define parameters
ELY =0.85 Assign

ELZ =0.85 Assign

FC

=20

Assign

FYMAIN= 415 Assign

FYSEC =415 Assign
MAXMAIN =16 Assign
MAXSEC

=8 Assign

MINMAIN =12 Assign

MINSEC =8 Assign Close.
De select all members and select beams only Commands (Concrete
Design) Design beam Assign Close De select all beams and
select columns only Commands (Concrete Design) Design column
Assign Take off Assign Close.
Note: Save the File and Run the Program.
STEP 8 (Analysis):
From Main Menu ` Analysis Run Analysis Run Analysis Done.
STEP 9 (Viewing Results)
Select the member and double click on it Shear bending Close.
SKETCH:

PROBLEM NO.10: BUILDING- (G+3F)-GRAVITY LOAD ONLY.

STEP 1 (Creation of Geometry):

New Project

Select Space Length =meters; Force=KN;

File Name= Building 1

Next

Select Open Structure Wizard Finish.

Change to Frame Models from Truss models Select Bay Frame and double
click on it.
Length (x)= 7.01m No. of bays =2

Click Bay No.1=3.05

Bay No.2=3.96

Height (y)= 14.5m No. of bays =5

Click Bay No.1=2.50

Bay No.2 =3.00
Bay No.3 =3.00
Bay No.4 =3.00
Bay No.5 =3.00
Click Bay No.1=2.74
Bay No.2 =3.96
Bay No.3 =3.66

Width (z)= 10.36m No. of bays =3

Transfer model click yes o.k.

Go to Front view icon (first view)
Go to top view Delete the second row first beam Isometric view
Confirm the deletion of beam o.k.
STPE 2 (Member Properties):
Front view Select beam top 4 levels by windowing Go to Isometric
view and confirm the selection of beams in x and z direction of top 4
levels of beams From main menu Commands Member property
Prismatic Rectangular YD=0.33 ZD=0.23 Assign De select the
member and select the beam at lower level (Plinth beam) From Main
menu Commands member property PrismaticRectangular YD=0.3
ZD=0.23 Assign Close De select the member and select column
member (Go to top view) window the type 1 column of outer column
YD=0.30

ZD=0.23

From

Main

menu

CommandsMember

PropertyPrismatic YD=0.30 ZD=0.23 Assign Confirm by viewing

the column in Isometric view. Go to top view Window the type 2 column
of

outer

column

From

Main

menuCommandsMember

PropertyPrismaticRectangular YD=0.23 ZD=0.30 Assign Confirm

by viewing the column in Isometric view. Go to Top view Window the
type

column

in

intermediate

position

From

Main

menuCommandsMember

Property

PrismaticRectangular

YD=0.33 ZD=0.23AssignConfirm by viewing the column in isometric

view.
To confirm whether any missing property:
Main menu SelectMissing attributes Missing Property No
entity with missing property is foundo.k.
STEP 3 (Supports):
Change to Node cursor (joint) and select the nodes (joints).
(If more than one node use CTRL key and select the nodes)
From Main menu Commands Support specification Fixed

Assign Close De select the nodes and change to beam cursor.

STEP 4 (Loading ):
From Main menu Commands Loading Primary Load Load case
1=Dead Load Add Close . Load case 2=Live Load Add Close.
Select Load case 1(Dead Load) Add Self Weight (Dead Load of beam &
Column) Factor =--1 Direction

Y Floor Load (Dead Load of slab)

Pressure=--3.50(Self wt =2.50 KN/m2 + Floor finish=1.0 KN/m2 )

Define Y range Mini.=5.50(2.50+3.0). Max.=14.50
Define X range Mini.=0.

Max.=7.01 (3.05+3.96)

Define Z range Mini.=0

Max.=10.36(2.74+3.96+3.66) Add

Member Load (Wall Loads) Uniform Force W1=-->12 (9 wall load)

Addw1=-->6(4 wall Load) Add Close Assign 9 wall load to
external beams and 4 wall load to internal beams in Top view
Select load case 2 (live load) Add Floor load (Live load on slab)

Pressure=--2 (Live load)

Define Y range Mini.=5.50 Max.=14.50
Define X range Mini.=0.

Max.=7.01

Define Z range Mini.=0

Max.=10.36 Add Close From Main menu

Commands LoadingLoad Combination Load comb 3 Default=1.5

Available Load
Load case 1
Load case 2

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Add Close.
From Main Menu CommandsLoading Load List (selecting Design loads)

Load List
Available Load
Load case 1
Load case 2
Load Comb 3

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Load list
Load Comb 3

o.k.
Close.
STEP 5 ( Analysis ):
From Main menu Commands Analysis Perform Analysis No print
OK.
STEP 6 (Post Analysis Print):
From Main Menu Commands Post Analysis Print Support Reactions
To view OK.

STEP 7( Design) :
From Main menu Commands Design Concrete Design Current
code=IS 456 From Main menu Tools Set current input unit
Length =mm; Force = N OK.
Select all the member Define parameters
ELY =0.85 Assign
ELZ =0.85 Assign
FC

=20

Assign

FYMAIN= 415 Assign

FYSEC =415 Assign
MAXMAIN =16 Assign
MAXSEC

=8 Assign

MINMAIN =12 Assign

MINSEC =8 Assign Close.
De select all members and select beams

only Commands (Concrete

Design) Design beam Assign Deselect

all beams and select

columns only design column Assign Take off Assign Close.

Note: Save the File and Run the Program.
STEP 8 (Analysis):
From Main Menu ` Analysis Run Analysis Run Analysis Done.
Select the member and double click on it Shear bending Close.
SKETCH: