STAAD.

Pro V8i for Advanced Training

Description: This course is intended for engineers who have experience in using STAAD.Pro and
want tolearn some of its advanced features. In this course, participants learn to use the program for
applications involving dynamic analysis, mat foundation analysis, various types of load
generation, steel connection design, reinforced concrete design, etc. Users also learn to
troubleshoot frequently encountered problems like instabilities and modeling errors. Finally, they
get an introduction to the powerful interface called OpenSTAAD. All of these topics are
Discussed through hands-on exercises
Learning Objectives:

After this course users will be able to:

 Understand the practical applications of advanced topics in structural engineering

 use the software more productively
 design connections using Steel Designer
 use RC Designer to design reinforced concrete
 load a model to analyze and display structural problems
 use Time History analysis for seismic loads, machine vibration, random exitation and blast loading

Course Topics:

 Troubleshooting problems within models including zero stiffness conditions and instabilities
 Modeling semi-rigid/shear connections and rigid links
 Seismic analysis using static equivalent methods - UBC, IBC
 Structural Dynamics - mode shapes, frequencies, participation factors
 Time History analysis for seismic loads, machine vibrations, random excitation, blast loading
 Response spectrum analysis
 Mat foundation analysis using plate and solid elements, soil springs, contact supports
 Spring support generation, examining soil pressure intensities and diagrams
 Physical beam design using the steel designer
 Connection design using the steel designer
 Reinforced Concrete Design using the RC Designer
 Load generation - Panel area loads, wind loads on closed and open structures, moving loads
 Tension-only members
 OpenSTAAD

Course Prerequisites: STAAD.Pro Fundamentals course

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