STAAD Advanced Concrete Design

V8i

Tutorial
Last Updated: September 06, 2016
 Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started ..........................................................................................................3
1.2 Starting in STAAD.Pro .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 To open the model and generate analysis ...................................................................................................................................3
1.4 To create a building model from floor plan ................................................................................................................................5
1.5 To add a shear wall ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2: Slab Design ................................................................................................................8
2.1 To start the slab design ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 To specify elevator openings ..........................................................................................................................................................11
2.3 To perform the design .......................................................................................................................................................................12
2.4 To generate construction and detail drawings ...................................................................................................................... 13
2.5 To generate design calculation reports ..................................................................................................................................... 14
2.6 To save the project and exit ............................................................................................................................................................15
2.7 STAAD RCDC Settings Files ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Chapter 3: Beam Design ........................................................................................................... 16
3.1 To start the beam design ..................................................................................................................................................................16
3.2 To specify load cases and combinations ................................................................................................................................... 18
3.3 To split beam group at staircase ...................................................................................................................................................19
3.4 To perform the beam design .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.5 To generate beam schedules and drawings .............................................................................................................................22
3.6 To generate beam design calculations ....................................................................................................................................... 25
3.7 To save the project and exit ............................................................................................................................................................26
Chapter 4: Column and Wall Design ..........................................................................................27
4.1 To start the column design ..............................................................................................................................................................27
4.2 To import load cases and combinations ....................................................................................................................................29
4.3 To perform the column design ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
4.4 To generate column schedules and drawings .........................................................................................................................32
4.5 To generate column design calculations ................................................................................................................................... 36
4.6 To save the project and exit ............................................................................................................................................................36
Appendix A: Tutorial STAAD Input File ......................................................................................37

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 Getting Started
1
STAAD Advanced Concrete Design is performed using the STAAD RCDC application, which is installed separately
from STAAD.Pro. This program can be launched from the STAAD.Pro Building Designer mode or as a standalone
application.
STAAD RCDC is a highly automated design tool for concrete building structures. This tutorial guides you through
the process of designing the elements in a concrete building. It will also indicate where to change the design
settings to customize design and detailing to meet the requirements of your project or organization.

1.1 Tutorial File

This tutorial uses example files that are installed with STAAD.Pro V8i. However, you will be making changes to
this example file so you may wish to make a backup copy to preserve the example as installed with STAAD.Pro. A
copy of the original input file is also included as Appendix A (on page 37) of this tutorial.

1.2 Starting in STAAD.Pro

This example includes a fully modeled concrete structure, including loads. The modeling and application of loads
per a building code specification are outside the scope of this tutorial. Refer to the STAAD.Prohelp contents for
additional information.

Note: STAAD Building Planner requires an additional license. You can activate this license in the Start Page
License Configuration panel.

Using STAAD RCDC as a Standalone Application

You can also use STAAD RCDC as a standalone application for concrete design. You will still need to have a
analytical model created in STAAD.Pro for the basis of the physical model as well as for analytical results.
Design and detailing of foundation elements such as footings and pilecaps must be performed by starting STAAD
RCDC as a standalone application and creating a project associted with an analytical model.

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To open the model and generate analysis

1.3 To open the model and generate analysis

Tip: It is recommended that you first make a backup copy of all files with the name Sample1 in the
\STAAD\Examp\Building Planner\ folder.

1. Open the STAAD input file \STAAD\Examp\Building Planner\Sample1.std.

Note: This can be found in the STAAD.Pro installation folder, which is typically C:\SPro V8i\.

Tip: If you have a CONNECTED Project you want to associate with this input file, you can do so. This is not
necessary, though, for this tutorial.
2. (Optional) On the Setup | Job page, add job information:

type Tutorial in the Job field

type your organization's name in the Client field
type your initials in the Engineer field
3. Either:
select Analyze > Run Analysis
or
press <Ctrl+F5>
The analysis is performed.
4. Select the Stay in Modeling Mode option and click Done.
5. Either:
select the Building Planner tab in the mode bar
or
select Mode > Building Planner
6. Select the Frame | Design page.
Optionally you could model a complete building using the tools included in the Building Planner. But the
single floor in this example are all that is necessary for this tutorial.

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To create a building model from floor plan

1.4 To create a building model from floor plan

In order to demonstrate column design in STAAD RCDC, you will use the Building Planner model rapidly model a
building from a single floor plan.

1. Select the Frame | Geometry page.

2. Click Edit in the Level Details dialog.
The Level Information dialog opens
3. Type 6 (m) in the Height cell for row No 0-1 and press <Enter>.
4. Click Add Level and then click Yes in the confirmation dialog.
A new row is added representing a new level.
5. Select Plan1 from the Plan drop-down list for the second level.
Leave the default heights and other values for this level.
6. Click OK.
7. In the Level Details dialog, click Generate Model and then click Yes to confirm you want to update the
STAAD input model..
The Space Frame File Generation dialog opens.

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To add a shear wall

8. Click Generate.
For this tutorial, you will use the default settings, load settings, and building type. Refer to the STAAD.Pro
User Interface help for details on these settings.
The new input file is generated and opened.
9. Either:
select Analyze > Run Analysis
or
press <Ctrl+F5>
The analysis is performed.
10. Select the Stay in Modeling Mode option and click Done.

1.5 To add a shear wall

To add a shear wall along one side of the elevators, do the following.
For the purpose of this tutorial, you will only add a single shear wall. In a typical building, other shear walls
would be present.

1. In the Building Planner mode, select the Frame | Shear Wall page.
2. In the Shear Wall Details dialog, click Edit.
3. Click on column C31 and then on C32.

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To add a shear wall

The Define Shear Wall dialog opens.

4. Click OK.
For this tutorial, use the default thickness. The shear wall is added on both levels using this plan by default.

You have now finished all the necessary modifications to this example for this tutorial. The next sections cover
the design and detailing of structural elements using STAAD RCDC.

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 Slab Design
2
This section of the tutorial demonstrates how to design and detail a slab, including openings and stairs.
Slab continuity is based on edge conditions where are automatically determined by the program. You can
manually change the end conditions of a slab. You can also change a slab to a cutout, raised slab, or depressed
slab which also affect the edge conditions.
Slab properties are imported from the analysis model where specified. The program will evaluate missing
properties (e.g., slab thickness) during design when not specified.

2.1 To start the slab design

Tip: When you import STAAD.Pro model data into STAAD RCDC, grids are automatically detected and assigned.
You can manually edit both the exact locations of grids as well as grid labels in STAAD RCDC for drawing
generation.

1. In the top-right dialog, select Level :1 from the drop-down list and then click Design Slab.

STAAD RCDC opens and the New Project dialog opens.

2. Enter the project data:

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To start the slab design

a. Type Tutorial in the Project field.

b. (Optional) Type Client and Engineer name.
This information is used as the header for all reports. It will be automatically imported from the
STAAD.Pro input file Job Information block if available.
c. Select EN 02 - 2004 from the Design Code drop-down list.
This tutorial uses the Eurocode. However, you can select any available code. Just note that some design
settings and features may vary based on the code selection made here.
The slab edges are automatically detected and continuity is established.

3. Either:

select the Design Parameters tool

or
select Settings > Design Parameters

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To start the slab design

The Design Settings dialog opens.

4. In the Available Rebar list, clear the check mark by 25 (mm).

This tutorial will limit the rebar size.

Note: All other design settings are left as their defaults, but you can make many design and detailing changes
here.
5. Click OK.
6. Either:

select the Crack Width Setting tool

or
select Settings > Crack Width Settings
The Crack Width Settings dialog opens.

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Slab Design
To specify elevator openings

7. Select the Perform Check option in the Crack Width group.

Note: Leave the Permissible Crack Width as the default value and leave the Perform Check option in the
Initial Thermal Cracking group unchecked for this tutorial.
8. Click OK.

2.2 To specify elevator openings

Since the analysis model does not contain openings in the slab, you can add those in STAAD RCDC.

Note: STAAD RCDC can design and detail concrete stairs with the slab. Do not create an opening for the stairs if
you plan to use this feature. Refer to the STAAD RCDC help topic Slab > Staircase Section for details on this
feature.

1. In the Design Data table, select row 19 (for Slab 18).

The slab is highlighted in the Slab Layout view window.
2. Do either of the following:
select True in the Is Cut Out cell for this row in the table
or
right-click on the slab in the view window and select True from the Is Cut Out drop-down in the pop-up
menu

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To perform the design

The slab is now marked as a cutout.

3. Select Modify > Re-evaluate Slab continuity.

Note: This will change the continuity of surrounding slabs. If you do not perform this step, you will be
prompted to automatically re-evaluate the continuity before performing an autodesign.

2.3 To perform the design

Slabs in STAAD RCDC are designed for the Imposed Load and Live Load values input for each slab on the
Design Data table. These values are imported (along with thickness, etc.) from the slab parameters specified in
STAAD.Pro Building Planner mode.

1. Either:

select the Autodesign tool

or
select Design > Autodesign.
A message dialog opens confirming you want to proceed since the continuity must be reevaluated if you have
not already done so.
2. If you did not previously reevaluate the continuity, click Yes.
The Design Output page opens.
A warning message opens stating that two of the slabs have failed the design checks. The same slab is marked
with a red row number in the table.
3. Select the row for the first failed slab (row 13, S24) in the table and then either:

select the Design tool

or
select Modify > Design

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To generate construction and detail drawings

or
right-click and select Design from the pop-up menu
The Design Slab dialog for this slab opens at the bottom of the program window.
4. Type 325 (mm) in the Thickness field in the Design Parameters group.
5. Select the Design tool in the Design Slab dialog.
The slab now passes the design checks.
6. Select the Accept tool to update the design with the changes.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for S17 (row 24) with a thickness of 200 (mm).

2.4 To generate construction and detail drawings

1. Generate a GA drawing for the slab:
a. Select Reports > General Arrangement Plan.
The GA Drawing view window opens.
b. Click the Save tool in the view window.
c. Type Sample_Slab_GA.dxf and click Save to save the GA drawing as a DXF file.
2. Generate a schedule:
a. Either:
select the Text Schedule tool
or
Select Reports > Text Schedule.
A dialog opens to ask if you want to group similar slabs.
b. Click Yes.
The Text Schedule view window opens.
c. Click the Save tool in the view window.
d. Type Sample_Slab_Sched.dxf and click Save to save the schedule as a DXF file.
3. Generate the reinforcement layout drawings:
a. Either:
select the In-Plan Detailing tool
or
Select Reports > In-Plan Detailing.
The Top Reinforcement and Bottom Reinforcement drawings open.
b. Click the Save tool in the view window.
c. Type Sample_Slab_TopReinfPlan.dxf and click Save to save the schedule as a DXF file.
d. Repeat steps 4b and 4c to save the bottom reinforcement plan as Sample_Slab_BotReinfPlan.dxf.
4. Generate a bill of quantities:
a. Either:
select the Bill of Quantities tool
or

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To generate design calculation reports

Select Reports > Bill of Quantities.

The Bill Of Quantities dialog opens.

b. Select the BOQ Summary option.

c. Select € - Euro from the Currency drop-down list.
d. Type 90 (€/m3) for Grade C20/25 concrete and 4 (€/kg) for Grade Fy420 steel. Type 8 (€/m2) for the
Shuttering value.
e. Click OK.
The BOQ Summary opens.
f. Either:
click the Print tool to print out a copy of this report
or
click the Save tool to save an HTML copy of this report

2.5 To generate design calculation reports

1. Either:
select the Design Summary tool
or
select Reports > Design Summary
The Slab Design Summary opens.
2. Either:

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To save the project and exit

select the Design Calculations tool

or
select Reports > Design Calculations
The Select Slabs dialog opens.
3. Check the boxes for S1 and S12.
For this tutorial you will only output the detailed design for two slabs. You can check the All Slabs option to
include the full design report.
4. Click OK.
The Slab Design opens.
5. Either:
click the Print tool to print out a copy of this report
or
click the Save tool to save an HTML copy of this report

2.6 To save the project and exit

1. Either:
select the Save tool (on the main program toolbar)
or
select File > Save
The Save As dialog opens.
2. Type Sample1_Slab_tutorial.rcdx in the filename and click Save.
3. Select File > Exit.
STAAD RCDC closes and you are returned to STAAD.Pro.

2.7 STAAD RCDC Settings Files

When you save your project in STAAD RCDC, in addition to the project file (.rcdx) a project settings file is also
created (.rcps). You can select File > Import Project Settings to open the project settings for a previous
project once you have established project or office standards you want to re-use.

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 Beam Design
3
This section of the tutorial demonstrates how to design and detail continuous concrete beams.
STAAD RCDC will automatically look for continuous beam members in the STAAD model and group these as a
single physical beam. This way if you have a beam which continuous through columns or one which was sub-
divided into STAAD.Pro to facilitate support of a transverse member, it will be designed as a single beam entity
in STAAD RCDC.
In this example, you will use most of the default values for all designs.

3.1 To start the beam design

In STAAD.Pro, ensure you are on the Frame | Design page in the Building Planner mode.

Tip: When you import STAAD.Pro model data into STAAD RCDC, grids are automatically detected and assigned.
You can manually edit both the exact locations of grids as well as grid labels in STAAD RCDC for drawing
generation.

1. In the top-right dialog, check the Level :1 option and then click Design Beams.

STAAD RCDC opens and the New Project dialog opens.

2. Enter the project data and select the design code:

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To start the beam design

a. Type Tutorial in the Project field.

b. (Optional) Type Client and Engineer name.
This information is used as the header for all reports. It will be automatically imported from the
STAAD.Pro input file Job Information block if available.
c. Select EN 02 - 2004 from the Design Code drop-down list.
This tutorial uses the Eurocode. However, you can select any available code. Just note that some design
settings and features may vary based on the code selection made here.
The beam continuity is automatically detected as the analytical model data is read.
3. Either:

select the General and Reinforcement Settings tool

or
select Settings > General and Reinforcement Settings
The General and Reinforcement Settings dialog opens.

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To specify load cases and combinations

4. In the Rebar list, clear the check mark by both 32 (mm) and 40 (mm).
The initial design will be evaluated using smaller size bars where possible.

Note: All other design settings are left as their defaults, but you can make many design and detailing changes
here.
5. Click OK.

Note: There are numerous other detailing and drawing settings in STAAD RCDC that allow you to customize the
concrete detailing for your client or organization’s needs. For details on these options, refer to the STAAD RCDC
help by pressing <F1> or selecting Help > Contents.

3.2 To specify load cases and combinations

1. Select Settings > Basic Load Cases
The Basic Load Cases dialog opens.

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Beam Design
To split beam group at staircase

2. (Optional) If the Load Type selection is not already specified for each load case, select it from the drop-down
list:

LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD Dead Load

LOAD 10: LIVE LOAD Live Load
3. (Optional) If both loads are not already added to the Primary Load Cases list, click the [+] button when a load
case is selected in the Analysis Load Cases list to add it.

Note: You can import previously saved load cases and combinations to use by clicking the Import Load
Cases & Combinations button and selecting an .ldsx file. Refer to the following steps on how to create a
load settings file.
4. Click OK.
The Load Combinations dialog opens.
5. Click Add From Analysis.
The load combination from the analysis file is added for strength design checks.
6. Add the load combination for use in evaluating crack width:
a. Select the Crack Width tab.
b. Click Add From Template > For Regular Structure.
A service level load combination is added from the STAAD RCDC load combinations template.

Note: Typically, a different (service level) load combination is used for evaluating crack widths. If you
already have appropriate service load combinations in your analytical model, you can add those instead
and select them for use here.
c. Check the options for Crack Width and Stress Limit in the load load combination in the table.
7. Export the load cases and combinations for later use:
a. Click Export Load Cases & Combinations.
The Save As dialog opens.
b. Type Sample1_Loads and click Save.
8. Click OK.

3.3 To split beam group at staircase

1. Select the Design Input | Beam Continuum tab.
2. Select the third beam group in the chart.

Note: The beams on grid line 6 are highlighted in the Layout view.
3. Right-click on the blue box labeled C17 (column 17) and select Split Group from the pop-up menu.
The beam group is split into two physical members at this location.
4. Select the Design Input | Design Grouping tab.
5. Select G19 in the table or click on the newly created beam group in the Layout view.
6. Type -900 in the Top field for both beam segments in G19 (B14 and B15).
This represents a top of beam elevation of 0.9m below the floor elevation.

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To perform the beam design

3.4 To perform the beam design

1. Either:

select the Autodesign tool

or
select Design > Autodesign.
An exceptions dialog opens indicating that two beams have failed the design checks.
2. Click OK.
3. Either:

select the Failure Diagnostics tool

or
select Reports > Failure Diagnostics
The Failure Diagnostics tab opens. The table indicates that many beams are failing due detailing checks.
4. Evaluate some options for beam group 2:
a. Select any of the beam segments in G2 in the Design Output table.
The beam segments in this group are marked with a red tag to indicate the group failed one or more
checks.

b. Either:

select the Design tool

or

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Beam Design
To perform the beam design

select Modify > Design

The Redsign Grp dialog opens at the bottom of the program window.

c. Type 3 in the Bar Layers at Top field.

d. Select the Redesign tool in the Redesign Grp dialog.
The beam now passes design and crack width checks.
e. Select the Accept tool.
The Design Output table now shows green for the G2 beam indicating it passes.
5. Repeat step 4 to redesign G7 with 3 layers of top bars as well.
Optionally, you can use the UnLock tool to unlock the current design and then change the initial settings to
use larger reinforcement sizes.
6. Review the detailing on the demand and capacity curve for a beam:
a. Select beam group G1 and either:
select the Detail tool
or
select Modify > Detail
or
right-click and select Detail from the pop-up menu
The Redtail dialog opens at the bottom of the program window.

b. Click-and-drag your mouse cursor over the beam subdivisions starting at 0.75L of the first beam span in
G1.
c. Right-click and select detail from the pop-up menu.

The Top Steel pop-up dialog opens.

d. Delete the N1 value for layer 4 and then select the empty value for D1 for the same layer.

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To generate beam schedules and drawings

This will remove the fourth layer of bars from the top steel in this segment, creating a new reinforcement
detail for the selected segment.
e.
Click OK.
The section of the capacity curve for the top steel updates to reflect the detailing change.

f. Click Cancel.

Tip: You can use select the beam segments or entire reinforcement zones by their labels just below the
diagram. You can copy and paste reinforcement details between zones or selections.
7. (Optional) Check for any resized beams during design by selecting Reports > Beam Size Changed.
A report including any resized beams during design opens. For this example, none of the beams were resized.

3.5 To generate beam schedules and drawings

1. Generate a text schedule of beam reinforcement:
a. Either:
select the Text Schedule tool
or
Select Reports > Text Schedule.
The Schedule Type dialog opens.
b. Select the Type 1 option.
c. Select the Group Beams option.
d. Click OK.
The Text Schedule view window opens.
e. Click the Save tool in the view window.
f. Type Tutorial_Beam_Sched.dxf and click Save to save the schedule as a DXF file.
2. Generate an elevation for any beam group:
a. In the Design Output table, right-click on any beam group and select Quick Elevation from the pop-up
window.

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To generate beam schedules and drawings

The elevation drawing for this beam group opens in the lower section of the program window.
b. (Optional) Select the Save tool in the Elevation view to save this view as a DXF file.
c. Select the Cancel tool to close the elevation view
3. Generate the elevation and sections for a beam group:
a. Either:
select the Elevation and Section tool
or
Select Reports > Elevation and Section.
The Select Beams dialog opens.
b. Select group 1.B1-B2-B3-B4 in the beams list.
c. Select the following Draw options:

Elevation
Mark Anchorage
Cross section
Show Section Mark

Tip: You can modify the drawing and detailing options by clicking the Detailing & Drawing Settings
button (also by selecting Settings > Detailing & Drawing Settings before using this tool). You can also
customize rebar mark styles from this dialog.
d. Click OK.
The Elevation for the selected beam group opens.
e. Click the Save tool in the view window.
f. Type Tutorial_Beam_Sched.dxf and click Save to save the schedule as a DXF file.
4. Generate a bill of quantities:
a. Either:
select the Bill of Quantities tool
or
Select Reports > Bill of Quantities.
The Bill Of Quantities dialog opens.

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To generate beam schedules and drawings

b. Select the BOQ Summary and Reinforcement Type Wise options.

c. Select € - Euro from the Currency drop-down list.
d. Type 90 (€/m3) for Grade C20/25 concrete and 4 (€/kg) for Grade Fy420 steel. Type 8 (€/m2) for the
Shuttering value.
e. Click OK.
The BOQ Summary and BOQ Detailed - Reinf Type Wise tabs open.
f. Either:
click the Print tool to print out a copy of this report
or
click the Save tool to save an HTML copy of this report
5. Generate bar bending schedule:
a. Select BBS > Generate BBS.
The Generate BBS dialog opens.

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To generate beam design calculations

b. Select 1.B1-B2-B3-B4 and 2. B5-B6-B7-B8-B9 in the list of beam groups.

c. Select the Continuous option in the Rebar Numbering group.
d. Select both the Drawing and Spreadsheet options in the Schedule Format group.
e. Click inside the file path field, type Tutorial_Beam_BBS in the Save As dialog that opens, and then click
Save.
f. Click Generate.
The BBS opens containing a text schedule of the bar bending schedule. If you have Microsoft® Office
Excel® installed (or another spreadsheet program cable of opening .xslx format spreadsheet files), the
spreadsheet of the bar bending schedule opens.
g. Close your spreadsheet application.
h. Click the Save tool in the view window.
i. Type Tutorial_Beam_BBS.dxf and click Save to save the schedule as a DXF file.

3.6 To generate beam design calculations

1. Either:
select the Design Summary tool
or
select Reports > Design Summary
The Design Summary opens.
2. Either:
select the Design Calculations tool
or
select Reports > Design Calculations

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To save the project and exit

The Select Beams opens.

3. Select 1.B1-B2-B3-B4 and 2. B5-B6-B7-B8-B9 in the list of beam groups.
For this tutorial you will only output the detailed design for two beam groups. You can check the All Beams
option to include the full design report.
4. Click OK.
5. Either:
click the Print tool to print out a copy of this report
or
click the Save tool to save an HTML copy of this report

3.7 To save the project and exit

1. Either:
select the Save tool (on the main program toolbar)
or
select File > Save
The Save As dialog opens.
2. Type Sample1_Beam_tutorial.rcdx in the filename and click Save.
3. Select File > Exit.
STAAD RCDC closes and you are returned to STAAD.Pro.

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 Column and Wall Design
4
This section of the tutorial demonstrates how to design and detail continuous concrete columns.
STAAD RCDC will make continuous physical columns out of collinear analytical columns modeled in the Building
Planner mode in STAAD.Pro.

4.1 To start the column design

In STAAD.Pro, ensure you are on the Frame | Design page in the Building Planner mode.

Tip: When you import STAAD.Pro model data into STAAD RCDC, grids are automatically detected and assigned.
You can manually edit both the exact locations of grids as well as grid labels in STAAD RCDC for drawing
generation.

1. In the top-right dialog, click Design Columns.

STAAD RCDC opens and the New Project dialog opens.

2. Enter the project data:

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To start the column design

a. Type Tutorial in the Project field.

b. (Optional) Type Client and Engineer name.
This information is used as the header for all reports. It will be automatically imported from the
STAAD.Pro input file Job Information block if available.
c. Select EN 02 - 2004 from the Design Code drop-down list.
This tutorial uses the Eurocode. However, you can select any available code. Just note that some design
settings and features may vary based on the code selection made here.
The column continuity is automatically detected as the analytical model data is read.
3. Either:
select the Reinforcement Settings tool
or
select Settings > Reinforcement Settings
The Reinforcement Settings dialog opens.

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To import load cases and combinations

4. In the Rebar list, clear the check mark by both 32 (mm) and 40 (mm).
The initial design will be evaluated using smaller size bars where possible.
5. Click OK.

Note: There are numerous other detailing and drawing settings in STAAD RCDC that allow you to customize the
concrete detailing for your client or organization’s needs. For details on these options, refer to the STAAD RCDC
help by pressing <F1> or selecting Help > Contents.

4.2 To import load cases and combinations

In this procedure, you will import the load settings file you saved when designing the beams (on page 18).

1. Select Settings > Basic Load Cases.

The Basic Load Cases dialog opens.
2. Click Import Load Cases & Combinations.
The Open dialog opens.
3. Select the file Sample1_Loads.ldsx and then click Open.
If you saved this file under a different name or in a different location, locate and select the file you created in
the previous section.
The previously selected load cases are added to the Primary Load Cases list.

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4. Click OK.
The Load Combinations dialog opens. The previously selected load combinations from the analysis model
are also already added.
5. Click OK.

4.3 To perform the column design

1. Either:

select the Autodesign tool

or
select Design > Autodesign.
The Failed Columns Dialog dialog opens indicating that two columns have failed the design checks.
2. Click OK.
3. Either:

select the Failure Diagnostics tool

or
select Reports > Failure Diagnostics
The Failure Diagnostics tab opens. The table indicates that the two beams have failed a detailing check.
4. Evaluate some options for column 12:
a. Select the row for column C12 from 6m TO 12m in the column design table.
This column is marked with a red tag to indicate it failed one or more checks.
b. Either:

select the Redesign Section tool

or
select Modify > Redesign Section
or
right-click on the column row and select Redesign Section from the pop-up menu
The Redsign Column dialog opens at the bottom of the program window.

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To perform the column design

c. In the Dia list, select 20 (mm) and then in the Bars list select 3#.
This will place 20mm bars in groups of three in the section.
d. Click on any of the corner bars in the cross section.
The color-coded size of the grouped bars are added to each corner.
e. Repeat steps 4c and 4d to add single (1#) 20mm bars along the faces.

Note: Once you select number of bars, you only need to click twice in the section to update all the face
bars.
f. Select the Redesign tool in the Redesign Grp dialog.
The column now passes design and detailing checks.
g. Select the Accept tool.

Tip: Right-clicking on a wall and selecting Redesign Section allows you to graphically detail a wall section in
the same manner. Try this with W1 in the Column Design table as an extra excercise.

The Design Output table now shows green for the G1 beam indicating it passes.
5. Repeat step 4 to redesign the other failing column (C23).
6. Right-click on the second level column 12 (C12: 6m TO 12m) and select Interaction Surface from the pop-
up menu.
The Interaction Surface dialog opens.

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7. Review the interaction surface:

Options Description
To display the interaction at critical points for a select that combination from the table
load combination
To view the interaction at any point along the drag the slider to a specific load value
column height
To control the view of the interaction surface use the view controls at the top of the interaction
surface view window
8. Click the X in top-right to close the Interaction Surface window.

4.4 To generate column schedules and drawings

1. Generate a text schedule of column reinforcement:
a. Either:
select the Text Schedule tool
or
Select Reports > Text Schedule > Type 1 (Ductile) Section.
The Text Schedule view window opens.
b. Click the Save tool in the view window.

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c. Type Tutorial_Column_Sched.dxf and click Save to save the schedule as a DXF file.
2. Generate detail drawings of columns:
a. Either:
select the Detailed Drawing tool
or
Select Reports > Detailed Drawing.
The Select Columns dialog opens.
b. Select 0m to 12m for the range of heights.
c. Select C1 and W1 in the columns list.
d. Click OK.
The Detailed Drawing opens with the Column and Wall Schedule.

e. Click the Save tool in the view window.

f. Type Tutorial_Col_Detail.dxf and click Save to save the schedule as a DXF file.
3. Generate the elevation and sections for a column:
a. Select Reports > Elevation.
The Select Columns dialog opens.
b. Select C1 and W1 in the columns list.

Tip: You can modify the drawing and detailing options by clicking the Detailing & Drawing Settings
button (also by selecting Settings > Detailing & Drawing Settings before using this tool). You can also
customize rebar mark styles from this dialog.
c. Click OK.
The elevation for the selected column and wall opens. This drawing contains section cuts at each
reinforcement arrangement.

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d. Click the Save tool in the view window.

e. Type Tutorial_Col_Elev.dxf and click Save to save the schedule as a DXF file.
4. Generate a bill of quantities:
a. Either:
select the Bill of Quantities tool
or
Select Reports > Bill of Quantities.
The Bill Of Quantities dialog opens.

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b. Select the BOQ Summary and Reinforcement Type Wise options.

c. Select € - Euro from the Currency drop-down list.
d. Type 90 (€/m3) for Grade C20/25 concrete and 4 (€/kg) for Grade Fy420 steel. Type 8 (€/m2) for the
Shuttering value.
e. Click OK.
The BOQ Summary and BOQ Detailed - Reinf Type Wise tabs open.
f. Either:
click the Print tool to print out a copy of this report
or
click the Save tool to save an HTML copy of this report
5. Generate bar bending schedule:
a. Select BBS > Generate BBS.
The Generate BBS dialog opens.
b. Select C1 and W1 in the list of columns groups.
c. Select the Continuous option in the Rebar Numbering group.
d. Select both the Drawing and Spreadsheet options in the Schedule Format group.
e. Click inside the file path field, type Sample1_Col_BBS in the Save As dialog that opens, and then click
Save.
f. Click Generate.
The BBS opens containing a text schedule of the bar bending schedule. If you have Microsoft® Office
Excel® installed (or another spreadsheet program cable of opening .xslx format spreadsheet files), the
spreadsheet of the bar bending schedule opens.
g. Close your spreadsheet application.
h. Click the Save tool in the view window.
i. Type Tutorial_Col_BBS.dxf and click Save to save the schedule as a DXF file.

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4.5 To generate column design calculations

1. Either:
select the Design Summary tool
or
select Reports > Design Summary
The Design Summary opens.
2. Either:
select the Design Calculations tool
or
select Reports > Design Calculations
The Select Columns dialog opens.
3. Select columns C1 and W1 in the columns list.
For this tutorial you will only output the detailed design for one column and one wall. You can check the All
Columns option to include the full design report. Or, if you only need the calculations for one level of a
column or wall, you can expand that entry and select the level of interest.
4. Click OK.
5. Either:
click the Print tool to print out a copy of this report
or
click the Save tool to save an HTML copy of this report

4.6 To save the project and exit

1. Either:
select the Save tool (on the main program toolbar)
or
select File > Save
The Save As dialog opens.
2. Type Sample1_Col_tutorial.rcdx in the filename and click Save.
3. Select File > Exit.
STAAD RCDC closes and you are returned to STAAD.Pro.

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92 UNI Y -0.472 1.18 2.069
92 TRAP Y 0 -0.472 0 1.179
92 TRAP Y -0.598 0 1.572 3.249
92 TRAP Y 0 -0.598 0 1.572
93 UNI Y -0.39175
93 TRAP Y 0 -1.676 0 2.914
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94 TRAP Y -0.49 0 0 2.489
95 UNI Y -0.77875
95 TRAP Y 0 -3.711 0 4.842
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96 UNI Y -0.77875
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96 TRAP Y 0 -3.672 0 5.372
97 UNI Y -0.39175
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97 TRAP Y 0 -0.569 0 1.497
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98 UNI Y -0.77875
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98 TRAP Y 0 -0.237 0 3.779
99 UNI Y -0.77875
99 TRAP Y -0.94 0 4.815 9.417
99 TRAP Y 0 -0.94 0 4.814
100 UNI Y -0.39175
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100 TRAP Y -3.005 -3.999 0 1.131
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100 TRAP Y 0 -1.87 0 2.629
101 UNI Y -0.77875
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101 TRAP Y 0 -0.926 0 4.8
102 UNI Y -0.77875
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102 TRAP Y -4.08 0 4.663 8.997
LOAD 10 LOADTYPE Live TITLE LIVE LOAD
JOINT LOAD

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51 FY -2.039E-14 MX -1.210336E-21 MZ -3.006417E-21

57 FY -1.177877E-07 MX 1.182168E-30 MZ -9.653456E-15
62 FY -2.67466E-14 MX 4.011332E-21 MZ -1.407982E-21
69 FY -1.951477E-15 MX 4.748088E-39 MZ -3.877237E-23
78 FY -8.366266E-15 MX 8.142299E-38 MZ -6.64891E-22
MEMBER LOAD
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40 TRAP Y 0 -0.571 0 2.855
41 TRAP Y -0.571 0 5.145 7.999
41 UNI Y -0.571 2.855 5.144
41 TRAP Y 0 -0.571 0 2.855
42 TRAP Y -0.571 0 5.145 7.999
42 UNI Y -0.571 2.855 5.144
42 TRAP Y 0 -0.571 0 2.855
43 TRAP Y -0.571 0 5.145 7.999
43 UNI Y -0.571 2.855 5.144
43 TRAP Y 0 -0.571 0 2.855
44 TRAP Y -0.571 0 5.145 7.999
44 UNI Y -0.571 2.855 5.144
44 TRAP Y 0 -0.571 0 2.855
44 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
44 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
45 TRAP Y -0.571 0 5.145 7.999
45 UNI Y -0.571 2.855 5.144
45 TRAP Y 0 -0.571 0 2.855
45 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
45 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
46 TRAP Y -0.571 0 5.145 7.999
46 UNI Y -0.571 2.855 5.144
46 TRAP Y 0 -0.571 0 2.855
46 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
46 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
47 TRAP Y -0.571 0 5.145 7.999
47 UNI Y -0.571 2.855 5.144
47 TRAP Y 0 -0.571 0 2.855
47 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
47 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
48 TRAP Y 0 -0.381 0 0.875
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48 TRAP Y -1.02 0 0.961 1.869
48 TRAP Y 0 -1.02 0 0.961
49 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
49 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
49 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
49 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
50 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
50 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
50 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
50 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
51 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
51 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
51 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
51 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
52 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
52 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
52 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
52 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999

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53 TRAP Y 0 -0.76 0 2.22

53 TRAP Y -0.76 -0.719 2.22 2.359
53 TRAP Y 0 -0.236 0 1.179
53 TRAP Y -0.236 0 1.18 2.359
54 TRAP Y -0.719 0 0 2.429
54 TRAP Y -0.344 0 1.307 2.429
54 TRAP Y 0 -0.344 0 1.307
55 TRAP Y 0 -0.236 0 1.179
55 TRAP Y -0.236 0 1.18 2.359
55 TRAP Y 0 -0.453 0 2.359
56 TRAP Y 0 -0.306 0 1.604
56 TRAP Y -0.306 0 1.605 3.489
56 TRAP Y -0.607 0 0.803 3.489
56 TRAP Y -0.453 -0.607 0 0.802
57 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
57 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
57 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
57 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
58 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
58 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
58 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
58 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
59 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
59 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
59 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
59 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
60 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
60 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
60 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
60 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
61 UNI Y -0.249 0 5.829
61 TRAP Y 0 -0.553 0 3.575
61 TRAP Y -0.553 -0.254 3.576 5.829
62 TRAP Y -1.024 0 0.988 1.919
62 TRAP Y 0 -1.024 0 0.987
62 TRAP Y -0.254 0 0 1.919
63 TRAP Y 0 -0.583 0 2.914
63 TRAP Y -0.583 0 2.915 5.829
63 UNI Y -0.249 0 5.829
64 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
64 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
65 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
65 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
66 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
66 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
67 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
67 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4 7.999
68 TRAP Y 0 -0.583 0 2.914
68 TRAP Y -0.583 0 2.915 5.829
69 TRAP Y 0 -0.766 0 2.248
69 TRAP Y -0.766 0 2.248 4.849
70 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
70 UNI Y -0.8 4 4.949
70 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4.95 8.949
71 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
71 UNI Y -0.8 4 5.049
71 TRAP Y -0.8 0 5.05 9.049
72 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4

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72 UNI Y -0.8 4 4.899

72 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4.9 8.899
73 TRAP Y -0.571 0 2.855 5.709
73 TRAP Y 0 -0.571 0 2.855
74 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
74 UNI Y -0.8 4 4.949
74 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4.95 8.949
74 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
74 UNI Y -0.8 4 4.949
74 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4.95 8.949
75 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
75 UNI Y -0.8 4 5.049
75 TRAP Y -0.8 0 5.05 9.049
75 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
75 UNI Y -0.8 4 5.049
75 TRAP Y -0.8 0 5.05 9.049
76 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
76 UNI Y -0.8 4 4.899
76 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4.9 8.899
76 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
76 UNI Y -0.8 4 4.899
76 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4.9 8.899
77 TRAP Y -0.571 0 2.855 5.709
77 TRAP Y 0 -0.571 0 2.855
77 TRAP Y -0.571 0 2.855 5.709
77 TRAP Y 0 -0.571 0 2.855
78 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
78 UNI Y -0.8 4 4.949
78 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4.95 8.949
78 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
78 UNI Y -0.8 4 4.949
78 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4.95 8.949
79 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
79 UNI Y -0.8 4 5.049
79 TRAP Y -0.8 0 5.05 9.049
79 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
79 UNI Y -0.8 4 5.049
79 TRAP Y -0.8 0 5.05 9.049
80 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
80 UNI Y -0.8 4 4.899
80 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4.9 8.899
80 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
80 UNI Y -0.8 4 4.899
80 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4.9 8.899
81 TRAP Y -0.571 0 2.855 5.709
81 TRAP Y 0 -0.571 0 2.855
81 TRAP Y -0.571 0 2.855 5.709
81 TRAP Y 0 -0.571 0 2.855
82 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
82 UNI Y -0.8 4 4.949
82 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4.95 8.949
82 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
82 UNI Y -0.8 4 4.949
82 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4.95 8.949
83 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
83 UNI Y -0.8 4 5.049
83 TRAP Y -0.8 0 5.05 9.049
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83 UNI Y -0.8 4 5.049

83 TRAP Y -0.8 0 5.05 9.049
84 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
84 UNI Y -0.8 4 4.899
84 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4.9 8.899
84 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
84 UNI Y -0.8 4 4.899
84 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4.9 8.899
85 TRAP Y -0.571 0 2.855 5.709
85 TRAP Y 0 -0.571 0 2.855
85 TRAP Y -0.571 0 2.855 5.709
85 TRAP Y 0 -0.571 0 2.855
86 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
86 UNI Y -0.8 4 4.949
86 TRAP Y -0.8 -0.498 4.95 6.459
86 TRAP Y 0 -0.583 0 2.914
86 UNI Y -0.583 2.915 3.544
86 TRAP Y -0.583 0 3.545 6.459
87 TRAP Y -0.498 0 0 2.489
88 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
88 UNI Y -0.8 4 5.049
88 TRAP Y -0.8 -0.65 5.05 5.799
88 TRAP Y -0.684 0 2.844 5.799
88 TRAP Y 0 -0.684 0 2.843
89 TRAP Y -0.65 0 0 3.249
89 TRAP Y -0.236 0 2.07 3.249
89 UNI Y -0.236 1.18 2.069
89 TRAP Y 0 -0.236 0 1.179
90 TRAP Y 0 -0.8 0 4
90 UNI Y -0.8 4 4.899
90 TRAP Y -0.8 0 4.9 8.899
90 TRAP Y -0.354 0 3.89 8.899
90 TRAP Y 0 -0.354 0 3.89
91 TRAP Y -0.571 0 2.855 5.709
91 TRAP Y 0 -0.571 0 2.855
91 TRAP Y -0.125 0 1.952 5.709
91 TRAP Y 0 -0.125 0 1.951
92 TRAP Y -0.236 0 2.07 3.249
92 UNI Y -0.236 1.18 2.069
92 TRAP Y 0 -0.236 0 1.179
92 TRAP Y -0.299 0 1.572 3.249
92 TRAP Y 0 -0.299 0 1.572
93 TRAP Y 0 -0.583 0 2.914
93 UNI Y -0.583 2.915 3.544
93 TRAP Y -0.583 0 3.545 6.459
93 TRAP Y -0.36 -0.178 3.921 6.459
93 TRAP Y 0 -0.36 0 3.92
94 TRAP Y -0.178 0 0 2.489
95 TRAP Y 0 -0.928 0 4.842
95 TRAP Y -0.928 0 4.842 10.014
96 TRAP Y -0.918 0 5.373 10.254
96 TRAP Y 0 -0.918 0 5.372
97 TRAP Y -0.284 0 1.498 3.418
97 TRAP Y 0 -0.284 0 1.497
97 TRAP Y 0 -0.751 0 3.418
98 TRAP Y -0.119 0 3.779 6.008
98 TRAP Y 0 -0.119 0 3.779
99 TRAP Y -0.342 0 4.815 9.417

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99 TRAP Y 0 -0.342 0 4.814

100 TRAP Y -1 0 1.131 6.103
100 TRAP Y -0.751 -1 0 1.131
100 TRAP Y -0.65 0 2.629 6.103
100 TRAP Y 0 -0.65 0 2.629
101 TRAP Y -0.337 0 4.8 9.366
101 TRAP Y 0 -0.337 0 4.8
102 TRAP Y 0 -1.02 0 4.662
102 TRAP Y -1.02 0 4.663 8.997
LOAD COMB 11 1.5D+1.5L
9 1.5 10 1.5
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT MEMBER INFORMATION
UNIT METERS MTONS
PRINT MEMBER FORCES
PRINT ELEMENT STRESS
PRINT SUPPORT REACTIONS
UNIT CM MTONS
PRINT DISPLACEMENTS
FINISH

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 Index
A schedules 32
start design 27
analyze 3 P
pilecaps 3
B D project settings 15
design code 16
beams
design calculations 25 S
designing 20 E shear walls 6
elevations 22 Eurocode 16 slab design
load cases 18 starting 8
load combinations 18 slabs
modifying 20
F construction drawings 13
save project 26 footings 3
design 8, 12
schedules 22 foundations 3
design calculations 14
split groups 19 detailing 13
start design 16 G save project 15
top elevation 19 getting started 3 standalone 3
Building Planner 5
I T
C input file 37 term 3, 11, 27
columns
design calculations 36
designing 30 L W
elevations 32 load cases walls
redesigning section 30 importing 29 adding 6
save project 36 load combinations
importing 29

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