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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.
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
Change to Frame Models from Truss models Select Continuous beam and
Length=4.0m Click
Apply Transfer model Click yes OK Go to Front view icon (first
view)
STPE 2 (Member Properties):
STEP 3 (Supports):
(If more than one node use CTRL key and select the nodes) From Main
STEP 4 (Loading ):
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
STEP 5( Analysis ):
print OK.
To view OK.
STEP 7( Design) :
code=IS 456 From Main menu Tools Set current input unit
FC =20 Assign
MAXSEC =8 Assign
Close.
STEP 8 (Analysis):
SKETCH:
PROBLEM NO.2
Change to Frame Models from Truss models Select Continuous beam and
Length=6m Click
view)
(If more than one node use CTRL key and select the nodes) From Main
STEP 4 (Loading ):
Add Close Select Load case 1 Add Member Load Uniform Force
Select the Load and its member Assign to selected beam Assign OK.
Close.
STEP 5( Analysis ):
OK.
To view OK.
STEP 7( Design) :
code=IS 456 From Main menu Tools Set current input unit.
MAXSEC =8 Assign
STEP 8 (Analysis):
SKETCH:
PROBLEM NO.3.
Change to Frame Models from Truss models Select Continuous beam and
Length=6m Click
view)
STEP 3 (Supports):
(If more than one node use CTRL key and select the nodes) From Main
STEP 4 (Loading ):
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 uniform load and its member assign to selected beam
STEP 5( Analysis ):
No print OK.
STEP 6 (Post Analysis Print):
To view OK.
STEP 7( Design) :
code=IS 456 From Main menu Tools Set current input unit
FC =20 Assign
MAXSEC =8 Assign
STEP 8 (Analysis):
Change to Frame Models from Truss models Select Continuous beam and
Length=6m Click
view)
STEP 3 (Supports):
(If more than one node use CTRL key and select the nodes) From Main
STEP 4 (Loading ):
Add close Select Load case 1 Add Member Load Uniform Force
selected beam Assign Select the Load P2=2000kg and select the
STEP 5 ( Analysis ):
–OK.
STEP 7 ( Design) :
code=IS 456 From Main menu Tools Set current input unit
FC =20 Assign
MAXSEC =8 Assign
STEP 8 (Analysis):
SKETCH:
PROBLEM NO.5:
SKETCH:
Length=6.5m Click
view)
STEP 2 (Member Properties):
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
STEP 4 (Loading ):
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.
To view OK.
STEP 7 (Analysis):
SKETCH:
PROBLEM NO.6:
Change to Frame Models from Truss models Select Continuous beam and
Length=5m Click
view)
STPE 2 (Member Properties):
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
STEP 4 (Loading ):
NodeCMOM P=50d1=2;d2=0Add.
Select the Trapezoidal Load W1=-40 W2=-25 and its member – Assign to
Select the Trapezoidal Load W1=-25 W2=-40 and its member – Assign to
AssignYes Close.
STEP 5( Analysis ):
OK.
STEP 6 (Post Analysis Print):
To view OK.
STEP 7 (Analysis):
SKETCH:
PROBLEM NO.7
BEAM WITH LINEARLY VARYING LOADS WITH ONE END FIXED
Change to Frame Models from Truss models Select Continuous beam and
Length=3m Click
view)
STEP 3 (Supports):
beam cursor.
STEP 4 (Loading ):
Select the first Load and its member Assign to selected beam Assign
Yes
beamAssignYes.
Select the third load and its member Assign to selected beam
Assign OK
STEP 5( Analysis ):
OK.
To view OK.
STEP 7 (Analysis):
SKETCH:
PROBLEM NO.8
After this
Save the File and Run the Program.
GRAPHICAL METHOD:
X-Y Plane.
Construction Lines:
X Right 6 spacing 4
Click (0,0), (4,0), (8,0), (12,0), (16,0) &(24,0). Close Snap node.
OK.
STEP 3 (Supports):
(If more than one node use CTRL key and select the nodes) From Page
Select Support 3 in the data area and select the nodes 2 TO 7 Assigned
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 ):
STEP 7 (Analysis):
Change to Frame Models from Truss models Select Bay Frame and double
click on it.
is ZD). AssignClose.
STEP 3 (Supports):
Change to Node cursor (joint) and select the nodes (joints) by windowing at
(You can also select one node then use CTRL key if more than one node
STEP 4 (Loading ):
From Main menu Commands Loading Primary Load Load case
force W=-13.5AddClose.
Select the uniform force W=-21 select top left three members Assign to
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)
Default=1.50
Available load
Load case 1 >
Load case 2 >>
<
<<
Add Close.
Load list.
Ok Close.
STEP 5( Analysis ):
No print OK.
To view OK.
STEP 7( Design) :
code=IS 456 From Main menu Tools Set current input unit
MAXSEC =8 Assign
STEP 8 (Analysis):
SKETCH:
PROBLEM NO.10: BUILDING- (G+3F)-GRAVITY LOAD ONLY.
Change to Frame Models from Truss models Select Bay Frame and double
click on it.
STEP 3 (Supports):
(If more than one node use CTRL key and select the nodes)
STEP 4 (Loading ):
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 &
Member Load (Wall Loads) Uniform Force W1=-->12 (9” wall load)
external beams and 4½” wall load to internal beams in Top view
Select load case 2 (live load) Add Floor load (Live load on slab)
Available Load
Load case 1 >
>>
Load case 2 <
<<
Add Close.
Load List
Close.
STEP 5 ( Analysis ):
print OK.
To view OK.
STEP 7( Design) :
code=IS 456 From Main menu Tools Set current input unit
FC =20 Assign
MAXSEC =8 Assign
STEP 8 (Analysis):
SKETCH: