Staadpro V8i Verification Manual

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Verification Manual
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STAAD Verification Problems
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Table of Contents
STAAD Verification Problems
1 Plane Truss: Support Reactions Due to a Joint Load 1

2 Natural Frequency Calculation 9
3 Deflection and Moments for a Plate-Bending Finite Element 17
4 Support Reactions for a Simple Frame 27
5 Deflection and stress for a simple beam 35
6 Plane Frame with no Sidesway 43
7 Plane Truss Joint Deflection 51
8 Unequal Plane frame with Sidesway 59
9 Multiple level plane frame with horizontal loads 67
10 Forces in a Space Frame 75
11 Temperature load in different materials 85
12 Deflection and stress of a truss system 93
13 Steel Design per 1989 AISC Code 103
14 Concrete Design per ACI 318 Code 119
15 Natural Modes of a Simple Beam 129
16 Natural Frequencies of a Circular Plate 139
17 Natural Frequencies of a Rectangular Plate 151
18 Natural Modes of a Framework 163
19 Response of a Simply Supported Beam to a Shock Spectrum 177
20 Thermal Loading on a Simply Supported Rectangular Plate 189
21 Deflection Calculation Through Pushover Analysis 207
22 Fixed – Fixed Beam Excited by Harmonic Distributed Load 219
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1 Plane Truss: Support Reactions Due to a Joint Load
Objective
To find the support reactions due to a joint load in a plane truss.
Reference
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part 1, D. Van Nostrand Co., Inc., 3rd edition, 1956, p.346,
problem 3.
Problem
Determine the horizontal reaction at support 4 of the system.
Figure 1-1: Plane truss
Comparison
Table 1-1: Comparison of Support Reaction, in kips, for verification problem no.
1
STAAD STAAD
Result Type Theory
Basic Solver Advanced Solver
R 8.77 8.77 8.77

4
STAAD Input
STAAD TRUSS VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO. 1
*
* REFERENCE `STRENGTH OF MATERIALS' PART-1 BY S. TIMOSHENKO
* PAGE 346 PROBLEM NO. 3. THE ANSWER IS REACTION = 0.877P.
Verification Manual — 1
* THEREFORE IF P=10, REACTION = 8.77

*
UNITS INCH KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0. 0. ; 2 150. 100. ; 3 150. 50. ; 4 300. 0.
MEMBER INCI
1 1 2 ; 2 1 3 ; 3 2 3 ; 4 2 4 ; 5 3 4
MEMB PROP
1 4 PRIS AX 5.0 ; 2 5 PRIS AX 3.0 ; 3 PRIS AX 2
CONSTANT
E 30000. ALL
POISSON STEEL ALL
SUPPORT ; 1 4 PINNED
LOADING 1
JOINT LOAD ; 2 FY -10.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT REACTION
FINISH
STAAD Output
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1. STAAD TRUSS VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO. 1
INPUT FILE: VER01.STD
2. *
3. * REFERENCE `STRENGTH OF MATERIALS' PART-1 BY S. TIMOSHENKO
4. * PAGE 346 PROBLEM NO. 3. THE ANSWER IS REACTION = 0.877P.
5. * THEREFORE IF P=10, REACTION = 8.77
6. *
7. UNITS INCH KIP
8. JOINT COORD
9. 1 0. 0. ; 2 150. 100. ; 3 150. 50. ; 4 300. 0.
10. MEMBER INCI
11. 1 1 2 ; 2 1 3 ; 3 2 3 ; 4 2 4 ; 5 3 4
12. MEMB PROP
13. 1 4 PRIS AX 5.0 ; 2 5 PRIS AX 3.0 ; 3 PRIS AX 2
14. CONSTANT
15. E 30000. ALL
16. POISSON STEEL ALL
17. SUPPORT ; 1 4 PINNED
18. LOADING 1
19. JOINT LOAD ; 2 FY -10.
20. PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 4 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 5
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
SOLVER USED IS THE IN-CORE ADVANCED SOLVER
TOTAL PRIMARY LOAD CASES = 1, TOTAL DEGREES OF FREEDOM = 4
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VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO. 1 -- PAGE NO. 2

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21. PRINT REACTION
REACTION

*
SUPPORT REACTIONS -UNIT KIP INCH STRUCTURE TYPE = TRUSS
-----------------
JOINT LOAD FORCE-X FORCE-Y FORCE-Z MOM-X MOM-Y MOM Z
1 1 8.77 5.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 1 -8.77 5.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
************** END OF LATEST ANALYSIS RESULT **************
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2 Natural Frequency Calculation
Objective
To find the period of free vibration for a beam supported on two springs with a point mass.
Reference
Timoshenko, S., Young, D., and Weaver, W., Vibration Problems in Engineering, John Wiley &
Sons, 4th edition, 1974. page 11, problem 1.1-3.
Problem
A simple beam is supported by two spring as shown in the figure. Neglecting the distributed mass
of the beam, calculate the period of free vibration of the beam subjected to a load of W.
EI = 30,000.0 ksi
A = 7.0 ft
B = 3.0 ft.
W = 1,000 lbf
K = 300.0 lb/in.
Figure 2-1: Beam supported on springs
Comparison
Table 2-1: Comparison of period, in sec., for verification problem no. 2
STAAD STAAD
Result Type Theory
Period, sec 0.533 0.533 0.533
STAAD Input
STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO 2
*
* REFERENCE 'VIBRATION PROBLEMS IN ENGINEERING' BY
* TIMOSHENKO,YOUNG,WEAVER. (4TH EDITION, PAGE 11, PROB 1.1-3)
* THE ANSWER IN THE BOOK IS T = 0.533 sec., viz., F = 1.876 CPS
*
UNIT POUND FEET
JOINT COORD ; 1 0. 0. ; 2 7. 0. ; 3 10. 0.
MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 2
UNIT INCH
SUPPORT
1 3 FIXED BUT MZ KFY 300.
MEMB PROP ; 1 2 PRIS AX 1. IZ 1.
CONSTANT
E 30E6 ALL
POISSON STEEL ALL
CUT OFF MODE SHAPE 1
LOADING 1 1000 LB LOAD AT JOINT 2
MODAL CALCULATION
PERFORM ANALYS
FINISH
STAAD Output
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1. STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO 2
2. *
3. * REFERENCE 'VIBRATION PROBLEMS IN ENGINEERING' BY
4. * TIMOSHENKO,YOUNG,WEAVER. (4TH EDITION, PAGE 11, PROB 1.1-3)
5. * THE ANSWER IN THE BOOK IS T = 0.533 SEC., VIZ., F = 1.876 CPS
6. *
7. UNIT POUND FEET
8. JOINT COORD ; 1 0. 0. ; 2 7. 0. ; 3 10. 0.
9. MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 2
10. UNIT INCH
11. SUPPORT
12. 1 3 FIXED BUT MZ KFY 300.
13. MEMB PROP ; 1 2 PRIS AX 1. IZ 1.
14. CONSTANT
15. E 30E6 ALL
17. CUT OFF MODE SHAPE 1
18. LOADING 1 1000 LB LOAD AT JOINT 2
19. JOINT LOAD ; 2 FY -1000.
20. MODAL CALCULATION
21. PERFORM ANALYS
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VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO 2 -- PAGE NO. 2

*
NUMBER OF MODES REQUESTED = 1
NUMBER OF EXISTING MASSES IN THE MODEL = 1
NUMBER OF MODES THAT WILL BE USED = 1
*** EIGENSOLUTION : ADVANCED METHOD ***

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CALCULATED FREQUENCIES FOR LOAD CASE 1
MODE FREQUENCY(CYCLES/SEC) PERIOD(SEC)
1 1.876 0.53317
MODAL WEIGHT (MODAL MASS TIMES g) IN POUN GENERALIZED
MODE X Y Z WEIGHT
1 0.000000E+00 9.999999E+02 0.000000E+00 9.999999E+02
PARTICIPATION FACTORS
MASS PARTICIPATION FACTORS IN PERCENT
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MODE X Y Z SUMM-X SUMM-Y SUMM-Z
1 0.00100.00 0.00 0.000 100.000 0.000
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3 Deflection and Moments for a Plate-Bending Finite Element
Objective
To find the deflection and moments for plate-bending finite element due to a pressure load.
Reference
Simple hand calculation by considering the entire structure as a cantilever beam.
Problem
A simple cantilever plate is divided into 12 4-noded finite elements. A uniform pressure load is
applied and the maximum deflection at the tip of the cantilever and the maximum bending at the
support are calculated.
Plate thickness = 25 mm
Uniform pressure= 5 N/mm 2
Plate length = 6 spaces at 50 mm = 300 mm
Plate width = 2 space at 50 mm = 100 mm
Figure 3-1: Finite element mesh of cantilevered plate.
Theoretical Solution
Maximum deflection is equal to WL3/8EI, where:
∆ max =
( )( )
5 300 100 (300)
3
=
4050(10)
9
= 18.51 mm
 
3 100 ⋅ 25
3
218.75(10) 9
8210 ⋅ 10  
  12 
  
Maximum Moment:
WL 5(300)(100)(300)
M max= 2
=
2
= 22.5(10)6 N⋅mm
Comparison
Table 3-1: Comparison of max. defl. and max. moment for verification problem
no. 3
STAAD STAAD
Hand
Result Type Basic Advanced
Calculation
Solver Solver
δ (mm) 18.51 18.20 18.20

max
M (KN·m) 22.50 22.50 22.50

max
STAAD Output
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1. STAAD SPACE FINITE ELEMENT VERIFICATION
INPUT FILE: ver03.STD
2. *
3. * FILE : VER03.STD
4. *
5. * DEFLECTION OF A CANTILEVER PLATE UNDER UNIFORM PRESSURE.
6. * COMPARISON WITH ESTABLISHED FORMULA (WL^3/8EI)
7. *
8. UNIT KNS MMS
9. JOINT COORDINATES
10. 1 0 0 0 7 300 0 0
11. REPEAT 2 0 50 0
12. *
13. ELEMENT INCIDENCE
14. 1 1 2 9 8 TO 6
15. REPEAT 1 6 7
16. *
17. ELEMENT PROP
18. 1 TO 12 THICK 25.0
19. *
20. CONSTANT
21. E 210.0 ALL
23. *
24. SUPPORT
25. 1 8 15 FIXED
26. *
27. UNIT NEWTON
28. LOAD 1 5N/SQ.MM. UNIFORM LOAD
29. ELEMENT LOAD
30. 1 TO 12 PRESSURE 5.0
31. *
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34. PRINT DISPLACEMENT LIST 14
DISPLACE LIST 14
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JOINT DISPLACEMENT (CM RADIANS) STRUCTURE TYPE = SPACE
------------------
JOINT LOAD X-TRANS Y-TRANS Z-TRANS X-ROTAN Y-ROTAN Z-ROTAN
14 1 0.0000 0.0000 1.8159 0.0000 -0.0813 0.0000
35. *
36. UNIT KN METER
37. PRINT REACTION
REACTION

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SUPPORT REACTIONS -UNIT KN METE STRUCTURE TYPE = SPACE
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1 1 0.00 0.00 -18.91 -1.54 5.47 0.00
8 1 0.00 0.00 -112.19 0.00 11.56 0.00
15 1 0.00 0.00 -18.91 1.54 5.47 0.00
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4 Support Reactions for a Simple Frame
Objective
To find support reactions due to a load at the free end of a cantilever bent plate with an
intermediate support.
Reference
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part 1, D. Van Nostrand Co., Inc., 3rd edition, 1956, page 346,
problem 2.
Problem
Determine the reaction of the system as shown in the figure.
P = 1 kip
L = 10 in
Figure 4-1: Cantilever model
Comparison
Table 4-1: Comparison of reaction, in kips, for verification problem no. 4
STAAD STAAD
Result Type Theory
R 1.5 1.5 1.5

x
STAAD Input
STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO. 4
*
* REFERENCE 'STRENGTH OF MATERIALS' PART-1 BY S. TIMOSHENKO
* PAGE 346 PROBLEM NO. 2. THE ANSWER IN THE BOOK AFTER
* RECALCULATION = 1.5
*
UNIT INCH KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0. 0. ; 2 0. 10. ; 3 0. 20. ; 4 10. 20.
MEMB INCI
1 1 2 3
MEMB PROP ; 1 2 3 PRIS AX 10. IZ 100.
CONSTANT
E 3000. ALL
POISSON CONCRETE ALL
SUPPORT
1 FIXED ; 2 FIXED BUT FY MZ
LOADING 1
PERFORM ANALYS
PRINT REACTION
FINI
STAAD Output
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1. STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO. 4
2. *
3. * REFERENCE 'STRENGTH OF MATERIALS' PART-1 BY S. TIMOSHENKO
4. * PAGE 346 PROBLEM NO. 2. THE ANSWER IN THE BOOK AFTER
5. * RECALCULATION = 1.5
6. *
7. UNIT INCH KIP
8. JOINT COORD
9. 1 0. 0. ; 2 0. 10. ; 3 0. 20. ; 4 10. 20.
10. MEMB INCI
11. 1 1 2 3
12. MEMB PROP ; 1 2 3 PRIS AX 10. IZ 100.
13. CONSTANT
14. E 3000. ALL
15. POISSON CONCRETE ALL
16. SUPPORT
17. 1 FIXED ; 2 FIXED BUT FY MZ
18. LOADING 1
19. JOINT LOAD ; 4 FY -1.
20. PERFORM ANALYS
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21. PRINT REACTION
REACTION
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SUPPORT REACTIONS -UNIT KIP INCH STRUCTURE TYPE = PLANE
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1 1 1.50 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -5.00
2 1 -1.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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5 Deflection and stress for a simple beam
Objective
To find deflections and stress at the center of a locomotive axle.
Reference
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part- 1, D. Van Nostrand Co., 3rd edition, 1956. page 97,
problems 1, 2.
Problem
Determine the maximum stress in a locomotive axle (as shown in the figure) as well as the
deflection at the middle of the axle.
Diameter = 10 in.,
P = 26000 lbf
E = 30E6 psi
L1 = 13.5 in., L2 = 59 in.
Figure 5-1: Locomotive axle model
Comparison
Table 5-1: Comparison of stress (σ), psi, and Deflection (δ), in. for verification
model no. 5
STAAD STAAD
Result Type Theory
σ 3575.* 3575. 3575.
δ 0.01040 0.01037 0.01037
* The value is recalculated.
STAAD Input
*
* REFERENCE 'STRENGTH OF MATERIALS' PART-1 BY S. TIMOSHENKO
* PAGE 97 PROBLEM NO. 1 AND 2. ANSWERS ARE 3580 FOR MAX. STRESS
* AND 0.104 INCH FOR MAX. DEFLECTION.
*
UNIT INCH POUND
JOINT COORD
1 0. 0. ; 2 13.5 0. ; 3 43. 0. ; 4 72.5 0. ; 5 86. 0.
MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 4
MEMB PROP ; 1 TO 4 TABLE ST PIPE OD 10. ID 0.
CONSTANT
E 30E6 ALL
POISSON STEEL ALL
LOADING 1
JOINT LOAD ; 1 5 FY -26000.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT MEMBER STRESSES
PRINT DISPLACEMENTS
FINISH
STAAD Output
PAGE NO. 1
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2. *
3. * REFERENCE 'STRENGTH OF MATERIALS' PART-1 BY S. TIMOSHENKO
4. * PAGE 97 PROBLEM NO. 1 AND 2. ANSWERS ARE 3580 FOR MAX. STRESS
5. * AND 0.104 INCH FOR MAX. DEFLECTION.
6. *
7. UNIT INCH POUND
8. JOINT COORD
9. 1 0. 0. ; 2 13.5 0. ; 3 43. 0. ; 4 72.5 0. ; 5 86. 0.
10. MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 4
11. MEMB PROP ; 1 TO 4 TABLE ST PIPE OD 10. ID 0.
12. CONSTANT
13. E 30E6 ALL
16. LOADING 1
17. JOINT LOAD ; 1 5 FY -26000.
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19. PRINT MEMBER STRESSES
MEMBER STRESSES

*
MEMBER STRESSES
---------------
ALL UNITS ARE POUN/SQ INCH
MEMB LD SECT AXIAL BEND-Y BEND-Z COMBINED SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z
1 1 .0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 441.4 0.0
1.00 0.0 0.0 3575.3 3575.3 441.4 0.0
2 1 .0 0.0 0.0 3575.3 3575.3 0.0 0.0
1.00 0.0 0.0 3575.3 3575.3 0.0 0.0
3 1 .0 0.0 0.0 3575.3 3575.3 0.0 0.0
1.00 0.0 0.0 3575.3 3575.3 0.0 0.0
4 1 .0 0.0 0.0 3575.3 3575.3 441.4 0.0
1.00 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 441.4 0.0
20. PRINT DISPLACEMENTS
DISPLACE
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JOINT DISPLACEMENT (INCH RADIANS) STRUCTURE TYPE = PLANE
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1 1 0.00000 -0.01138 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00086
2 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00070
3 1 0.00000 0.01037 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
4 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 -0.00070
5 1 0.00000 -0.01138 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 -0.00086
21. FINISH
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6 Plane Frame with no Sidesway
Objective
To find the maximum moment due to a uniform load on the horizontal member in a 1x1 bay plane
frame.
Reference
McCormack, J. C., Structural Analysis, Intext Educational Publishers, 3rd edition, 1975, page 383,
example 22 - 5.
Problem
Determine the maximum moment in the frame.
E and I same for all members.
Figure 6-1: 1x1 bay plane frame
Comparison
Table 6-1: Comparison of moment, in kip-ft, for verification problem no. 6
STAAD STAAD
Result Type Theory
M 44.40 44.44 44.44

Max
STAAD Input
*
* REFERENCE 'STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS' BY JACK C. McCORMACK,
* PAGE 383 EXAMPLE 22-5, PLANE FRAME WITH NO SIDESWAY
* ANSWER - MAX BENDING = 44.4 FT-KIP
*
UNIT FT KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0. 0. ; 2 0. 20. ; 3 20. 20. ; 4 20. 0.
MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 3
MEMB PROP ; 1 2 3 PRIS AX 1. IZ 0.05
CONSTANT
E 4132E3 ALL
POISSON STEEL ALL
SUPPORT ; 1 4 FIXED
LOADING 1 ; MEMB LOAD ; 2 UNI Y -2.0
PERFORM ANAL
PRINT FORCES
FINISH
STAAD Output
PAGE NO. 1
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2. *
3. * REFERENCE 'STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS' BY JACK C. MCCORMACK,
4. * PAGE 383 EXAMPLE 22-5, PLANE FRAME WITH NO SIDESWAY
5. * ANSWER - MAX BENDING = 44.4 FT-KIP
6. *
7. UNIT FT KIP
8. JOINT COORD
9. 1 0. 0. ; 2 0. 20. ; 3 20. 20. ; 4 20. 0.
10. MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 3
11. MEMB PROP ; 1 2 3 PRIS AX 1. IZ 0.05
12. CONSTANT
13. E 4132E3 ALL
15. SUPPORT ; 1 4 FIXED
16. LOADING 1 ; MEMB LOAD ; 2 UNI Y -2.0
17. PERFORM ANAL
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18. PRINT FORCES

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FORCES
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MEMBER END FORCES STRUCTURE TYPE = PLANE
-----------------
ALL UNITS ARE -- KIP FEET (LOCAL )
MEMBER LOAD JT AXIAL SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z TORSION MOM-Y MOM-Z
1 1 1 20.00 -3.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 -22.21
2 -20.00 3.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 -44.44
2 1 2 3.33 20.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 44.44
3 -3.33 20.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -44.44
3 1 3 20.00 3.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 44.44
4 -20.00 -3.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 22.21
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7 Plane Truss Joint Deflection
Objective
To find the joint deflection due to joint loads in a plane truss.
Reference
McCormack, J. C., “Structural Analysis,” Intext Educational Publishers, 3rd edition, 1975, page 271,
example 18 - 2.
Problem
Determine the vertical deflection at point 5 of plane truss structure shown in the figure.
Figure 7-1: Plane truss model
Given
P = 20 kip
Truss width = 4 spaces at 15 ft = 60 ft

Truss height = 15 ft
A = 1 in2, A = 2 in2, A =1.5 in2,

X 1-4 X 5-6 X 7-8
A =3 2P
in , A =4 in2
X 9-11B X 12-13
E = 30E3 ksi
Comparison
Table 7-1: Comparison of deflection (δ) for verification problem no. 7
STAAD STAAD
Result Type Theory
δ (in.) 2.63 2.63 2.63

5
STAAD Input
STAAD TRUSS VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO. 7
*
* REFERENCE 'STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS' BY JACK McCORMACK, PAGE
* 271 EXAMPLE 18-2. ANSWER - Y-DISP AT JOINT 5 = 2.63 INCH
*
UNIT FT KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 5 60 0 0
6 15. 7.5 ; 7 30. 15. ; 8 45. 7.5
MEMB INCI
1 2 6 ; 2 3 4 ; 3 4 8 ; 4 4 5 ; 5 1 2
6 2 3 ; 7 3 6 ; 8 3 8 ; 9 3 7
10 1 6 ; 11 5 8 ; 12 6 7 13
UNIT INCH
MEMB PROP
1 TO 4 PRI AX 1.0
5 6 PRIS AX 2.
7 8 PRI AX 1.5
9 10 11 PRI AX 3.
12 13 PRI AX 4.
CONSTANT
E 30E3 ALL
POISSON STEEL ALL
SUPPORT
1 PINNED ; 3 FIXED BUT FX MZ
LOAD 1 VERTICAL LOAD
JOINT LOAD
2 4 5 FY -20.0
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT DISPLACEMENTS
FINISH
STAAD Output
PAGE NO. 1
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1. STAAD TRUSS VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO. 7
2. *
3. * REFERENCE 'STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS' BY JACK MCCORMACK, PAGE
4. * 271 EXAMPLE 18-2. ANSWER - Y-DISP AT JOINT 5 = 2.63 INCH
5. *
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6. UNIT FT KIP
7. JOINT COORD
8. 1 0 0 0 5 60 0 0
9. 6 15. 7.5 ; 7 30. 15. ; 8 45. 7.5
10. MEMB INCI
11. 1 2 6 ; 2 3 4 ; 3 4 8 ; 4 4 5 ; 5 1 2
12. 6 2 3 ; 7 3 6 ; 8 3 8 ; 9 3 7
13. 10 1 6 ; 11 5 8 ; 12 6 7 13
14. UNIT INCH
15. MEMB PROP
16. 1 TO 4 PRI AX 1.0
17. 5 6 PRIS AX 2.
18. 7 8 PRI AX 1.5
19. 9 10 11 PRI AX 3.
20. 12 13 PRI AX 4.
21. CONSTANT
22. E 30E3 ALL
24. SUPPORT
25. 1 PINNED ; 3 FIXED BUT FX MZ
26. LOAD 1 VERTICAL LOAD
27. JOINT LOAD
28. 2 4 5 FY -20.0

*
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DISPLACE
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JOINT DISPLACEMENT (INCH RADIANS) STRUCTURE TYPE = TRUSS
------------------
1 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
2 1 -0.12000 0.18000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
3 1 -0.24000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
4 1 -0.48000 -0.89516 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
5 1 -0.72000 -2.63033 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
6 1 -0.00820 0.24000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
7 1 0.29758 -0.12000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
8 1 0.06578 -0.83516 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
31. FINISH
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8 Unequal Plane frame with Sidesway
Objective
To find the maximum moment due to a concentrated load on the horizontal member in a 1x1 bay
plane frame.
Reference
problem 22 - 6.
Problem
Determine the maximum moment in the structure.
P = 30 kip
H1 = 20 ft, H3 = 30 ft
L = 30 ft, with P occurring at 10 ft from Leg #1
E and I same for all members
Figure 8-1: Unequal leg bay model
Comparison
Table 8-1: Comparison of max. moment, in kip-ft, for verification model no. 8
STAAD STAAD
Result Type Theory
M 69.40 69.44 69.44

Max
STAAD Input
*
* PLANE FRAME WITH SIDESWAY. REFERENCE 'STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS'
* BY JACK McCORMACK. PAGE 385 PROB 22-6.
* ANSWER - MAX BENDING IN MEMB 1 = 69.4 KIP-FT
*
UNIT FT KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0. 10. ; 2 0 30 ; 3 30 30 ; 4 30 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2 3
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 2 3 TAB ST W12X26
CONSTANT
E 4176E3
POISSON STEEL ALL
SUPPORT ; 1 4 FIXED
LOAD 1 VERTICAL LOAD
MEMBER LOAD
2 CON Y -30. 10.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT FORCES
FINISH
STAAD Output
PAGE NO. 1
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2. *
3. * PLANE FRAME WITH SIDESWAY. REFERENCE 'STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS'
4. * BY JACK MCCORMACK. PAGE 385 PROB 22-6.
5. * ANSWER - MAX BENDING IN MEMB 1 = 69.4 KIP-FT
6. *
7. UNIT FT KIP
8. JOINT COORD
9. 1 0. 10. ; 2 0 30 ; 3 30 30 ; 4 30 0
10. MEMB INCI
11. 1 1 2 3
12. MEMB PROP AMERICAN
13. 1 2 3 TAB ST W12X26
14. CONSTANT
15. E 4176E3
17. SUPPORT ; 1 4 FIXED
18. LOAD 1 VERTICAL LOAD
19. MEMBER LOAD
20. 2 CON Y -30. 10.
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22. PRINT FORCES
FORCES
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1 1 1 20.09 -3.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 -5.34
2 -20.09 3.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 -69.44
2 1 2 3.74 20.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 69.44
3 -3.74 9.91 0.00 0.00 0.00 -66.66
3 1 3 9.91 3.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 66.66
4 -9.91 -3.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 45.51
23. FINISH
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9 Multiple level plane frame with horizontal loads
Objective
To find the maximum moment due to lateral joint loads in a 1x2 bay plane frame.
Reference
example 22 - 7.
Problem
Determine the maximum moment in the frame.
L = 20 ft
H3 = 20 kip, H5 = 10 kip
E and I same for all members.
Figure 9-1: Two story frame model
Comparison
Table 9-1: Comparison of max. moment, in kip-ft, for verification problem no.
9
STAAD STAAD
Result Type Theory
M 176.40 178.01 178.01

Max
STAAD Input
STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION PROB NO. 9
*
* MULTIPLE LEVEL PLANE FRAME WITH HORIZONTAL LOAD.
* REFERENCE 'STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS' BY JACK McCORMACK,
* PAGE 388, PROB 22-7. ANSWER - MAX MOM IN MEMB 1 = 176.4 K-F
*
UNIT FT KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 5 0 40 0 2 ; 2 20 0 0 6 20 40 0 2
MEMB INCI
1 1 3 2 ; 3 3 5 4 ; 5 3 4 ; 6 5 6
MEMB PROP
1 TO 6 PRI AX .2 IZ .1
CONSTANT
E 4176E3
POISSON STEEL ALL
SUPPORT ; 1 2 FIXED
LOAD 1 HORIZONTAL LOAD
JOINT LOAD
3 FX 20 ; 5 FX 10
PERFORM ANALYS
PRINT FORCES
FINISH
STAAD Output
PAGE NO. 1
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1. STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION PROB NO. 9
2. *
3. * MULTIPLE LEVEL PLANE FRAME WITH HORIZONTAL LOAD.
4. * REFERENCE 'STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS' BY JACK MCCORMACK,
5. * PAGE 388, PROB 22-7. ANSWER - MAX MOM IN MEMB 1 = 176.4 K-F
6. *
7. UNIT FT KIP
8. JOINT COORD
9. 1 0 0 0 5 0 40 0 2 ; 2 20 0 0 6 20 40 0 2
10. MEMB INCI
11. 1 1 3 2 ; 3 3 5 4 ; 5 3 4 ; 6 5 6
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12.MEMB PROP
13.1 TO 6 PRI AX .2 IZ .1
14.CONSTANT
15.E 4176E3
16.POISSON STEEL ALL
17.SUPPORT ; 1 2 FIXED
18.LOAD 1 HORIZONTAL LOAD
19.JOINT LOAD
20.3 FX 20 ; 5 FX 10
21.PERFORM ANALYS
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VERIFICATION PROB NO. 9 -- PAGE NO. 2

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22. PRINT FORCES
FORCES
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1 1 1 -22.26 15.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 178.01
3 22.26 -15.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 123.16
2 1 2 22.26 14.94 0.00 0.00 0.00 176.73
4 -22.26 -14.94 0.00 0.00 0.00 122.10
3 1 3 -6.51 4.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 34.49
5 6.51 -4.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 64.93
4 1 4 6.51 5.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 35.34
6 -6.51 -5.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 65.24
5 1 3 9.91 -15.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 -157.65
4 -9.91 15.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 -157.44
6 1 5 5.03 -6.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 -64.93
6 -5.03 6.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 -65.24
23. FINISH
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10 Forces in a Space Frame
Objective
To find the maximum axial force and moment due to load and moment applied at a joint in a
Space frame.
Reference
Weaver Jr., W., Computer Programs for Structural Analysis, page 146, problem 8.
Problem
Determine the maximum axial force and moment in the space structure.
F = 2 kip, P = 1 kip, M = 120 in·kip
L = 120 in.
E = 30E3 ksi,
AX = 11 in2
IX = 83 in4
IY = 56 in4
IZ = 56 in4
Figure 10-1: Space frame model
Comparison
Table 10-1: Comparison of max. Force, F, and max. Moments,M, for verification
problem no. 10
STAAD STAAD
Result Type Theory
F (kips) 1.47 1.47 1.47

Max
STAAD STAAD
Result Type Theory
M (in·kip) 84.04 84.04 84.04

Y,Max
M (in·kip) 95.319 96.120 96.120

Z,Max
STAAD Input
STAAD SPACE VERIFICATION PROB NO. 10
*
* REFERENCE 'COMPUTER PROGRAMS FOR STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS'
* BY WILLIAM WEAVER JR. PAGE 146 STRUCTURE NO. 8.
* ANSWER - MAX AXIAL FORCE= 1.47 (MEMB 3)
* MAX BEND-Y= 84.04, MAX BEND-Z= 95.319 (BOTH MEMB 3)
*
UNIT INCH KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0 120 0 ; 2 240 120 0
3 0 0 0 ; 4 360 0 120
MEMB INCI
1 1 2 ; 2 3 1 ; 3 2 4
MEMB PROP
1 2 3 PRIS AX 11. IX 83. IY 56. IZ 56
CONSTANT ; E 30000. ALL
POISS .25 ALL
SUPPORT
3 4 FIXED
LOAD 1 JOINT LOAD
JOINT LOAD
1 FX 2. ; 2 FY -1. ; 2 MZ -120.
PERFORM ANAL
PRINT ANALYSIS RESULT
FINISH
STAAD Output
PAGE NO. 1
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1. STAAD SPACE VERIFICATION PROB NO. 10
2. *
3. * REFERENCE 'COMPUTER PROGRAMS FOR STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS'
4. * BY WILLIAM WEAVER JR. PAGE 146 STRUCTURE NO. 8.
5. * ANSWER - MAX AXIAL FORCE= 1.47 (MEMB 3)
6. * MAX BEND-Y= 84.04, MAX BEND-Z= 95.319 (BOTH MEMB 3)
7. *
8. UNIT INCH KIP
9. JOINT COORD
10. 1 0 120 0 ; 2 240 120 0
11. 3 0 0 0 ; 4 360 0 120
12. MEMB INCI
13. 1 1 2 ; 2 3 1 ; 3 2 4
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14.MEMB PROP
15.1 2 3 PRIS AX 11. IX 83. IY 56. IZ 56
16.CONSTANT ; E 30000. ALL
17.POISS .25 ALL
18.SUPPORT
19.3 4 FIXED
20.LOAD 1 JOINT LOAD
21.JOINT LOAD
22.1 FX 2. ; 2 FY -1. ; 2 MZ -120.
23.PERFORM ANAL
-----------------------------------

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ANALYSIS RESULT
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JOINT DISPLACEMENT (INCH RADIANS) STRUCTURE TYPE = SPACE
------------------
1 1 0.22267 0.00016 -0.17182 -0.00255 0.00217 -0.00213
2 1 0.22202 -0.48119 -0.70161 -0.00802 0.00101 -0.00435
3 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
4 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000

*
SUPPORT REACTIONS -UNIT KIP INCH STRUCTURE TYPE = SPACE
-----------------
3 1 -1.10 -0.43 0.22 48.78 -17.97 96.12
4 1 -0.90 1.43 -0.22 123.08 47.25 -11.72
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MEMBER END FORCES STRUCTURE TYPE = SPACE
-----------------
ALL UNITS ARE -- KIP INCH (LOCAL )
1 1 1 0.90 -0.43 0.22 22.71 -17.97 -36.37
2 -0.90 0.43 -0.22 -22.71 -34.18 -67.36
2 1 3 -0.43 1.10 0.22 -17.97 -48.78 96.12
1 0.43 -1.10 -0.22 17.97 22.71 36.37
3 1 2 1.47 -0.71 -0.48 -37.02 15.69 -53.28
4 -1.47 0.71 0.48 37.02 84.04 -95.32
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11 Temperature load in different materials
Objective
A rigid bar is suspended by two copper wires and one steel wire. Find the stresses in the wires due
to a rise in temperature.
Reference
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part 1, D. Van Nostrand Co., 3rd edition, 1956, page 30,
problem 9.
Problem
Assuming the horizontal member to be very rigid, determine the stresses in the copper and steel
wires if the temperature rise is 10º F.
E = 30E6 psi, E = 16E6 psi

steel copper
α = 70E-7 in/in/°F, α = 92E-7 in/in/°F
steel copper
A = 0.1 in2
X
w = 400 lbf/in.
L = 20 in.
d= 5 in.
Hint: When modeling, assume a large moment of inertia for the horizontal rigid member and
distribute of the concentrated load as uniform.
Figure 11-1: Model of a rigid wire suspended by wires
Comparison
Table 11-1: Comparison of stress (σ) for verification model #11
STAAD STAAD
Result Type Theory
σ (psi) 19,695 19,698 19,698

Steel
σ (psi) 10,152 10,151 10,151

Copper
STAAD Input
STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION PROB NO 11
*
* THIS EXAMPLE IS TAKEN FROM 'STRENGTH OF MATERIALS' BY
* TIMOSHENKO (PART 1), PAGE 30, PROB 9.
* THE ANSWERS ARE 19700 PSI AND 10200 PSI.
*
UNIT INCH POUND
JOINT COORD
1 0. 20. ; 2 5. 20. ; 3 10. 20.
4 0. 0. ; 5 5. 0. ; 6 10. 0.
MEMB INCI
1 1 4 3 ; 4 4 5 5
MEMB PROP
1 2 3 PRI AX 0.1 ; 4 5 PRI AX 1. IZ 100.
CONSTANT ; E 30E6 MEMB 2 4 5
E 16E6 MEMB 1 3
POISSON 0.15 ALL
ALPHA 92E-7 MEMB 1 3 ; ALPHA 70E-7 MEMB 2
MEMB TRUSS ; 1 2 3
SUPPORT ; 1 2 3 PINNED
LOADING 1 VERT LOAD + TEMP LOAD
MEMB LOAD ;4 5 UNI Y -400.
TEMP LOAD ; 1 2 3 TEMP 10.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT STRESSES
FINISH
STAAD Output
PAGE NO. 1
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1. STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION PROB NO 11
2. *
3. * THIS EXAMPLE IS TAKEN FROM 'STRENGTH OF MATERIALS' BY
4. * TIMOSHENKO (PART 1), PAGE 30, PROB 9.
5. * THE ANSWERS ARE 19700 PSI AND 10200 PSI.
6. *
7. UNIT INCH POUND
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8.JOINT COORD
9.1 0. 20. ; 2 5. 20. ; 3 10. 20.
10.4 0. 0. ; 5 5. 0. ; 6 10. 0.
11.MEMB INCI
12.1 1 4 3 ; 4 4 5 5
13.MEMB PROP
14.1 2 3 PRI AX 0.1 ; 4 5 PRI AX 1. IZ 100.
15.CONSTANT ; E 30E6 MEMB 2 4 5
16.E 16E6 MEMB 1 3
17.POISSON 0.15 ALL
18.ALPHA 92E-7 MEMB 1 3 ; ALPHA 70E-7 MEMB 2
19.MEMB TRUSS ; 1 2 3
20.SUPPORT ; 1 2 3 PINNED
21.LOADING 1 VERT LOAD + TEMP LOAD
22.MEMB LOAD ;4 5 UNI Y -400.
23.TEMP LOAD ; 1 2 3 TEMP 10.
24.PERFORM ANALYSIS
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VERIFICATION PROB NO 11 -- PAGE NO. 2

*
ZERO STIFFNESS IN DIRECTION 6 AT JOINT 1 EQN.NO. 1
LOADS APPLIED OR DISTRIBUTED HERE FROM ELEMENTS WILL BE IGNORED.
THIS MAY BE DUE TO ALL MEMBERS AT THIS JOINT BEING RELEASED OR
EFFECTIVELY RELEASED IN THIS DIRECTION.
***WARNING - INSTABILITY AT JOINT 5 DIRECTION = FX
PROBABLE CAUSE SINGULAR-ADDING WEAK SPRING
K-MATRIX DIAG= 1.2000001E+04 L-MATRIX DIAG= 0.0000000E+00 EQN NO 7
***NOTE - VERY WEAK SPRING ADDED FOR STABILITY
25. PRINT STRESSES
STRESSES
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MEMBER STRESSES
---------------
1 1 .0 10150.8 T 0.0 0.0 10150.8 0.0 0.0
1.00 10150.8 T 0.0 0.0 10150.8 0.0 0.0
2 1 .0 19698.3 T 0.0 0.0 19698.3 0.0 0.0
1.00 19698.3 T 0.0 0.0 19698.3 0.0 0.0
3 1 .0 10150.8 T 0.0 0.0 10150.8 0.0 0.0
1.00 10150.8 T 0.0 0.0 10150.8 0.0 0.0
4 1 .0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1522.6 0.0
1.00 0.0 0.0 3.8 3.8 1477.4 0.0
5 1 .0 0.0 0.0 3.8 3.8 1477.4 0.0
1.00 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1522.6 0.0
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12 Deflection and stress of a truss system
Objective
To find the joint deflection and member stress due to a joint load in a plane truss.
Reference
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part 1, D. Van Nostrand Co., Inc., 3rd edition, 1956, page 10,
problem 2.
Problem
Determine the vertical deflection at point A and the member stresses
AX = 0.5 in2
E = 30E6 psi
P = 5000 lbf
L = 180 in.
angle = 30°
Figure 12-1: Model of two member truss
Comparison
Table 12-1: Comparison of stress (σ) and Deflection (δ) for verification problem
12
STAAD STAAD
Result Type Theory
σ (psi) 10,000. 10,000. 10,000.

A
δ (in) 0.12 0.12 0.12

A
STAAD Input
STAAD TRUSS VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO 12
*
* THIS EXAMPLE IS TAKEN FROM 'STRENGTH OF MATERIALS'
* (PART 1) BY TIMOSHENKO, PAGE 10 PROB 2.
* THE ANSWER IN THE BOOK , DEFLECTION = 0.12 INCH
* AND STRESS =10000 PSI
*
UNIT INCH POUND
JOINT COORD
1 0. 0. ; 2 155.88457 -90. ; 3 311.76914 0.
MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 2
MEMB PROP
1 2 PRIS AX 0.5
CONSTANT
E 30E6
POISSON 0.15 ALL
LOAD 1 VERT LOAD
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT DISPLACEMENTS
PRINT STRESSES
FINISH
STAAD Output
PAGE NO. 1
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1. STAAD TRUSS VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO 12
2. *
3. * THIS EXAMPLE IS TAKEN FROM 'STRENGTH OF MATERIALS'
4. * (PART 1) BY TIMOSHENKO, PAGE 10 PROB 2.
5. * THE ANSWER IN THE BOOK , DEFLECTION = 0.12 INCH
6. * AND STRESS =10000 PSI
7. *
8. UNIT INCH POUND
9. JOINT COORD
10. 1 0. 0. ; 2 155.88457 -90. ; 3 311.76914 0.
11. MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 2
12. MEMB PROP
13. 1 2 PRIS AX 0.5
14. CONSTANT
15. E 30E6
16. POISSON 0.15 ALL
18. LOAD 1 VERT LOAD
19. JOINT LOAD ; 2 FY -5000.
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DISPLACE
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JOINT DISPLACEMENT (INCH RADIANS) STRUCTURE TYPE = TRUSS
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1 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
2 1 0.00000 -0.12000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
3 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
22. PRINT STRESSES
STRESSES

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MEMBER STRESSES
---------------
1 1 .0 10000.0 T 0.0 0.0 10000.0 0.0 0.0
1.00 10000.0 T 0.0 0.0 10000.0 0.0 0.0
2 1 .0 10000.0 T 0.0 0.0 10000.0 0.0 0.0
1.00 10000.0 T 0.0 0.0 10000.0 0.0 0.0
23. FINISH
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13 Steel Design per 1989 AISC Code
Type
Steel Design.
Reference
Attached step by step hand calculation as per 1989 AISC ASD code. Ninth Edition.
Problem
Determine the allowable stresses (per 1989 AISC code) for the members of the structure as shown
in figure. Also, perform a code check for these members based on the results of the analysis.
Figure 13-1: Steel braced frame frame
Members 1, 2 = W12X26, Members 3, 4 = W14X43

Members 5, 6, 7 = W16X36, Memb 8= L40404, Memb 9 = L50506
F = 15 kip (wind load)
w = 2 kip/ft (dead load + liveload)
Comparison
Table 13-1: Comparison of governing ratios for the member checks in
verification problem no. 13
Member No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Hand Calculation 1.1576 .914 1.117 0.936 .579 1.119 .668 1.024 .823

Member No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
STAAD Basic 1.157 .916 1.117 0.936 .582 1.120 .668 1.024 .823
Solver
STAAD Advanced 1.157 .916 1.117 0.936 .582 1.120 .668 1.024 .823
Solver
Hand Calculation
Manual / Code refers to AISC Manual of Steel Construction, Allowable Stress Design, ninth
edition.
Member 1
Size W12x26, L = 10 ft., a = 7.65 in2, Sz = 33.39 in3
From clause F1-2, page 5-45 of Manual, L = 6.85 ft.
c
From observation Load case 1 will govern,
F = 25.0 kip (compression), M = 56.5 ft·kip
x z
Area of compressive flange = 6.49*0.38 = 2.466 in2
Allowable bending stress, per Clause F1-8 (page 5-47 of Manual)
fb = 12. · 1000 · 1.0/[10 · 12 · (12.22/2.466)] = 20.1817 ksi
(kl/r)y = 120/1.5038 = 79.8, so fa = 15.38 ksi
Stresses per Table C-36 (page 3-16 of manual)
fa = 25./7.65 = 3.268
fb = 56.5 · 12/33.39 = 20.31 ksi
(kl/r)z = 120/5.1639 = 23.238, so F'ez = = 276.54 ksi
Equation H1-1, page 5-54 of Manual
3.268/15.38 + 0.85 · 20.31 / [(1-3.268/276.54) · 20.1817] = 1.078
Equation H1-2, page 5-54 of Manual.
3.268/(0.6 · 36) +20.31/20.1817 = 1.1576
Therefore, equation H1-2 governs and ratio = 1.1576
Member 2
Size W12x26, L = 5 ft., a = 7.65 in2, Sz = 33.39 in3
From observation load case 1 will govern,
x z
Since L is less than L = 6.85ft, per Clauses F1-1 & F1-2 (page 5-45 of Manual)
c
fb = 0.66 · 36 = 23.76 ksi
(kl/r)y = 60/1.5038 = 39.90, so fa = 19.19 ksi
Per Table C-36 (page 3-16 of Manual)
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fa = 8.71/7.65 = 1.1385, fb = 56.5 · 12/33.39 = 20.31 ksi

Since f /F less than 0.15, apply equation H1-3 (page 5-54 of Manual)
a a
1.1385/19.19 + 20.31/23.76 = .0593 + .8548 = 0.9141
Member 3
Size W14X43, L = 11ft., a = 12.6 in2, Sz = 62.7 in3
From observation load case 3 will govern,
x z
Referring to clause F1-2, page 5-45 of Manual.
L = 8.4 ft. Therefore
c
fb = 0.6 · 36 = 21.6 ksi
(kl/r)y = 132/1.8941 = 69.69,
so f = 16.46 ksi per Table C-36 (page 3-16 of Manual)
a
fa = 25.5/12.6 = 2.024
fb = 112.173 · 12/62.66 = 21.48 ksi
since f /F less than 0.15, use equation H1-3, page 5-54 of Manual
a a
2.024/16.46 + 21.48/21.6 = 0.123 + 0.994 = 1.117
Member 4
Size W14x43, L = 4ft, a = 12.6 in2, Sz = 62.7 in3
From observation, load case 3 will govern,
F = 8.75 kip (tension), M = 112.173 ft·kip
x z
Since L is less than L = 8.4 ft
c
fb = 0.66 · 36 = 23.76 ksi
Clause F1-1 (page 5-45 of Manual)
fa = 8.75/12.6 = 0.694
fb = 112.73x12/62.66 = 21.48 ksi
Combined tension and bending, use equation H2-1, page 5-55 of Manual.
0.694/(0.6 · 36) + 21.48/23.76 = 0.032 + 0.904 = 0.936
Member 5
From observation, load case 3 will govern.
F = 14.02 kip (compression), M =57.04 ft·kip
x z
Since L is less than L = 7.37 (per Clause F1-2, page 5-45 of Manual)
c
fb = 0.66 · 36 = 23.76 ksi
(kl/r)y = 60./1.52 = 39.47
so f = 19.23 ksi per Table C-36 (page 3-16 of Manual)
a

fa = 14.02/10.6 = 1.32
fb = 57.04 · 12/56.5 = 12.12 ksi
Since f /F less than 0.15, use equation H1-3, page 5-54 of Manual
a a
1.32/19.23 + 12.12/23.76 = 0.069 + 0.510 = 0.579
Member 6
From observation, load case 1 will govern. Forces at midspan are
x z
From Chapter F of the AISC ASD 9PthP ed. specs., with Cb = 1.0,
(102,000Cb/Fy)1/2 =53.229
(510,000Cb/Fy)1/2 =119.02
L/rT = 192/1.79 = 107.26
53.229 < 107.26 < 119.02
Therefore F (as per F1-6, page 5-47 of Manual)
b
[(2/3) – 36 · 107.26 · 107.26/(1,530,000)] · 36 = 14.25 ksi
(Kl/r)y = 192/1.5203 = 126.29
so f = 9.36 per Table C-36 (page 3-16 of Manual)
a
fa = 5.65/10.6 = 0.533
fb = 71.25x12/56.49 = 15.14 ksi
Since f /F less than 0.15 use formula [H1-3, page 5-54 of Manual]
a a
0.533/9.36 + 15.14/14.25 = 0.057 + 1.062 = 1.119
Member 7
Size W16x36, L =4ft, a = 10.6in2, Sz =56.49in3
L = 7.37ft (Clause F1-2 page 5-45 of Manual)
c
From observation load case 3 will govern, F = 24.06 kip (tension), M = 62.96 ft·kip
x z
From Clause F1-1, the allowable compressive stress is
fb = 0.66 Fy = 23.76 ksi
Since section is in tension, per Clause F1-5 (page5-45 of Manual)
fb = 0.60 · 36 = 21.60 Ksi
Choosing the larger of above 2 values, f = 23.76 Ksi
b
fa = 24.06/10.6 = 2.2698
fb = 62.96 · 12/56.49 = 13.37
Since combined tension and bending, use equation H 2-1, page 5-55 of the AISC ASD 9PthP ed.
specs.
2.2698/(0.6 · 36) + 13.37(23.76) = 0.105 + 0.5627 = 0.6677
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Member 8
Size L4x4x1/4, L = 7.071 ft, a = 1.94 in2
From observation load case 1 will govern, F = 23.04 kip (Comp.)
x
Fa is computed as per page 5-310 of the AISC ASD 9PthP ed.specs.
Qs = 1.34 – 0.00447 · (4/0.25)·(36)1/2 = 0.9108
Qa = 1.0
Q = Qs · Qa = 0.9108
Cc= 92.0·π2 ·E/(Q·Fy )]1/2 = [2.0·π2 · 29000/(0.9108 · 36)]1/2 = 132.1241
Kl/r = 7.071 · 12/0.795 = 106.73 < Cc.
Hence, f = 11.6027 ksi (computed per equation 4-1)
a
Actual compressive stress
fa = 23.04/1.94 = 11.876 ksi
Therefore, Ratio =
fa/fa = 11.876/11.602 = 1.024
Member 9
Size L5x5x3/8, L = 5.657 ft, a = 3.61 in2
From observation, load case 1 governs, F = 48.44 kip (Comp.)
x
Fa is computed as per page 5-310 of the AISC ASD 9PthP ed.specs.
Qs = 1.34 – 0.00447 · (5/0.375)·(36)1/2 = 0.9824
Qa = 1.0
Q = Qs · Qa = 0.9824
Cc= 92.0·π2 ·E/(Q·Fy )]1/2 = [2.0·π2 · 29000/(0.9824 · 36)]1/2 = 127.2238
(Kl/r)min = 5.657 · 12/0.99 = 68.57 < Cc.
Hence, f = 16.301 ksi (computed per equation 4-1)
a
Actual compressive stress
fa = 48.44/3.61 = 13.418 ksi
Therefore Ratio =
fa/fa = 13.418/16.301 = 0.823
STAAD Output
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1. STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO 13
2. *
3. * THIS DESIGN EXAMPLE IS VERIFIED BY HAND CALCULATION
4. * FOLLOWING AISC-89 CODE.
5. *
6. UNIT FEET KIP
7. JOINT COORD
8. 1 0 0 ; 2 25 0 ; 3 0 10 ; 4 25 11
9. 5 0 15 ; 6 25 15 ; 7 5 15 ; 8 21 15
10. MEMB INCI
11. 1 1 3 ; 2 3 5 ; 3 2 4 ; 4 4 6
12. 5 5 7 ; 6 7 8 ; 7 8 6 ; 8 3 7 ; 9 4 8
13. MEMB PROP AMERICAN
14. 1 2 TA ST W12X26 ; 3 4 TA ST W14X43
15. 5 6 7 TA ST W16X36 ; 8 TA ST L40404 ; 9 TA ST L50506
16. MEMB TRUSS ; 8 9
17. CONSTANT
18. E 4176E3 ALL
21. LOADING 1 DL + LL
22. MEMB LOAD ; 5 6 7 UNI Y -2.0
23. LOADING 2 WIND FROM LEFT
24. JOINT LOAD ; 5 FX 15.
25. LOAD COMB 3 ; 1 0.75 2 0.75
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28. PRINT FORCES
FORCES


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1 1 1 25.00 -5.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 -25.00 5.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 -56.50
3 1 12.00 1.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 -12.00 -1.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.52
2 1 3 8.71 10.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 56.50
5 -8.71 -10.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.29
3 3 15.83 -2.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 -10.52
5 -15.83 2.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.34
3 1 2 25.00 5.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 -25.00 -5.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 62.15
3 2 25.50 10.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 -25.50 -10.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 112.17
4 1 4 6.50 -12.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 -62.15
6 -6.50 12.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.76
3 4 -8.75 -24.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 -112.17
6 8.75 24.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 15.95
5 1 5 -10.64 8.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.29
7 10.64 1.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 15.25
3 5 14.02 15.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.34
7 -14.02 -8.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 57.04
6 1 7 5.65 15.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -15.25
8 -5.65 17.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.75
3 7 10.20 4.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 -57.04
8 -10.20 19.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 -62.96
7 1 8 -12.85 1.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75
6 12.85 6.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 -10.76
3 8 -24.06 14.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 62.96
6 24.06 -8.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 -15.95
8 1 3 23.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
7 -23.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 3 -5.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
7 5.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
9 1 4 26.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
8 -26.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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3 4 48.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
8 -48.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
29. PARAMETER
30. CODE AISC
31. TRACK 1.0 ALL
32. CHECK CODE ALL
STEEL DESIGN


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STAAD.Pro CODE CHECKING - (AISC 9TH EDITION) v1.0
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ALL UNITS ARE - KIP FEET (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
MEMBER TABLE RESULT/ CRITICAL COND/ RATIO/ LOADING/
FX MY MZ LOCATION
=======================================================================
* 1 ST W12X26 (AISC SECTIONS)
FAIL AISC- H1-2 1.157 1
25.00 C 0.00 56.50 10.00
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
| MEM= 1, UNIT KIP-INCH, L= 120.0 AX= 7.65 SZ= 33.4 SY= 5.3|
| KL/R-Y= 79.8 CB= 1.00 YLD= 36.00 ALLOWABLE STRESSES: FCZ= 20.18 |
| FTZ= 21.60 FCY= 27.00 FTY= 27.00 FC= 15.26 FT= 21.60 FV= 14.40 |
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2 ST W12X26 (AISC SECTIONS)
PASS AISC- H1-3 0.916 1
8.71 C 0.00 56.50 0.00
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FAIL AISC- H1-3 1.117 3
25.50 C 0.00 -112.17 11.00
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PASS AISC- H2-1 0.936 3
8.75 T 0.00 -112.17 0.00
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PASS AISC- H1-3 0.582 3
14.02 C 0.00 -57.04 5.00
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FAIL AISC- H1-3 1.120 1
5.65 C 0.00 -71.25 8.00
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PASS AISC- H2-1 0.668 3
24.06 T 0.00 62.96 0.00
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* 8 ST L40404 (AISC SECTIONS)
FAIL AISC- H1-1 1.024 1
23.04 C 0.00 0.00 0.00
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
| KL/R- = 106.7 CB= 0.00 YLD= 36.00 ALLOWABLE STRESSES: FCZ= 0.00 |
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9 ST L50506 (AISC SECTIONS)
PASS AISC- H1-1 0.823 3
48.44 C 0.00 0.00 0.00


*
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=======================================================================
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| KL/R- = 69.0 CB= 0.00 YLD= 36.00 ALLOWABLE STRESSES: FCZ= 0.00 |
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33. FINISH
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14 Concrete Design per ACI 318 Code
Type
Concrete design as per ACI code.
Reference
CRSI Handbook and Notes on ACI-318-99.
Problem
A plane frame is created with such loading as to create 138 Kip-Ft moment on beam and 574 Kip of
axial load coupled with above moment on column.
Figure 14-1: Concrete moment frame
Given
Size of the beam is 10" x 16"and size of the column 14" x 16".
P = 521.32 kip
w = 5.268 kip/ft
L = 20 ft, H = 15 ft

Comparison
Table 14-1: Comparison of concrete designs for verifcation problem no. 14
Theory Theory STAAD STAAD
Result Type ACI CRSI Basic Advanced
Notes Handbook Solver Solver
Area of Steel in 2.78 in2 X 2.792 in2 2.792 in2

beam
Area of Steel in X 4.01% 4.09% 4.09%

column required required
4.23% 4.23%
provided provided
STAAD Output
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1. STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION FOR CONCRETE DESIGN
2. UNIT KIP FEET
4. 1 0. 0. ; 2 0. 15. ; 3 20. 15. ; 4 20. 0.
5. MEMBER INCIDENCE
6. 1 1 2 ; 2 2 3 ; 3 3 4
7. UNIT INCH
8. MEMBER PROPERTY
9. 1 3 PRISMATIC YD 16. ZD 14.
10. 2 PRISM YD 16. ZD 10.
11. CONSTANTS
12. E CONCRETE ALL
13. POISSON CONCRETE ALL
14. SUPPORT
15. 1 4 FIXED
16. UNIT FT
17. LOADING 1 DEAD + LIVE
18. JOINT LOAD
19. 2 3 FY -521.32
20. MEMBER LOAD
21. 2 UNI GY -5.268
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VERIFICATION FOR CONCRETE DESIGN -- PAGE NO. 2

23. PRINT MEMBER FORCES
MEMBER FORCES


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1 1 1 574.00 -13.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 -67.44
2 -574.00 13.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 -137.87
2 1 2 13.69 52.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 137.87
3 -13.69 52.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 -137.87
3 1 3 574.00 13.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 137.87
4 -574.00 -13.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 67.44
24. UNIT INCH
25. START CONC DESIGN
CONCRETE DESIGN
26. CODE ACI 1999
27. TRACK 1.0 MEMB 2
28. FYMAIN 60.0 ALL
29. FC 4.0 ALL
30. CLB 1.4375 ALL
31. DESIGN BEAM 2
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BEAM NO. 2 DESIGN RESULTS - FLEXURE PER CODE ACI 318-99
LEN - 20.00FT. FY - 60000. FC - 4000. SIZE - 10.00 X 16.00 INCHES
LEVEL HEIGHT BAR INFO FROM TO ANCHOR
FT. IN. FT. IN. FT. IN. STA END
_____________________________________________________________________
1 0 + 2-5/8 2-NUM.10 0 + 0-0/0 20 + 0-0/0 YES YES
|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| CRITICAL POS MOMENT= 125.53 KIP-FT AT 10.00 FT, LOAD 1|
| REQD STEEL= 2.48 IN2, RHO=0.0185, RHOMX=0.0214 RHOMN=0.0033 |
| MAX/MIN/ACTUAL BAR SPACING= 10.16/ 2.54/ 4.73 INCH |
| REQD. DEVELOPMENT LENGTH = 48.52 INCH |
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Cracked Moment of Inertia Iz at above location = 1837.17 inch^4
*** A SUITABLE BAR ARRANGEMENT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.
REQD. STEEL = 2.792 IN2, MAX. STEEL PERMISSIBLE = 2.873 IN2
MAX NEG MOMENT = 137.87 KIP-FT, LOADING 1
*** A SUITABLE BAR ARRANGEMENT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.
REQD. STEEL = 2.792 IN2, MAX. STEEL PERMISSIBLE = 2.873 IN2
MAX NEG MOMENT = 137.87 KIP-FT, LOADING 1
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32. DESIGN COLUMN 1
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COLUMN NO. 1 DESIGN PER ACI 318-99 - AXIAL + BENDING
FY - 60000 FC - 4000 PSI, RECT SIZE - 14.00 X 16.00 INCHES, TIED
AREA OF STEEL REQUIRED = 9.164 SQ. IN.
BAR CONFIGURATION REINF PCT. LOAD LOCATION PHI
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12 - NUMBER 8 4.232 1 END 0.700
(PROVIDE EQUAL NUMBER OF BARS ON EACH FACE)
TIE BAR NUMBER 4 SPACING 14.00 IN
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15 Natural Modes of a Simple Beam
Purpose
Compare theoretical answers to the STAAD solution.
Reference
Timoshenko, S., “Vibration Problems in Engineering”, Third Edition, D. Van Nostrand Company,
Inc., 1955, page 322
Problem
The first five natural frequencies and the associated mode shapes are computed for the flexural
motion of a simply supported beam.
Figure 15-1: Simple beam diagram
Model
Figure 15-2: Finite element model
The simply supported beam is divided into twenty spanwise beam elements. At nodes 1 and 21, all
degrees of freedom except the rotation about the Z axis are restrained. For the remaining nodes,
only the translation along Y and the rotation about Z are permitted. Both shear deformation and
rotary inertia have been excluded from the model. The mass matrix is a diagonal matrix.
Cross-section Properties
Rectangular Section: 1 inch Width x 2 inch Depth

Area = 2 in2
J = b3 a/16 {16/3 - 3.36(b/a)[1 - 1/12(b/a)4 ]}
where
a=2
b=1
J = 0.4578 inch4
I = 1x23/12 inch4
2
I = 2x13/12 inch4
3
Theoretical Results
The natural bending frequencies, for a uniform beam with hinged ends, are given by:
fn = πn2 /212 (EIg/Aγ)1/2
where
f = natural frequency for mode n, in cycles per second

n
l = span of the beam
E = elastic modulus
I = cross-section moment of inertia
g = gravitational constant
A = cross-section area
γ = weight density
The parameters used in the frequency equation are:
l = 20 inches
E = 10x106 psi
I = 0.6667 inches4
g = 386.4 inches per second 2
A = 2.0 sq. inches
γ = 0.1 pounds per cubic inch
from which:
fn = n2 x 445.685674
The table below shows the natural frequencies computed from the theoretical equation and the
subspace iteration method available within STAAD. Frequencies are in cycles per second.
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Comparison
Table 15-1: Comparison of frequency values for verification problem no. 15
STAAD STAAD
Mode Number Theoretical
1 445.686 445.506 445.506
2 1,782.74 1,782.01 1,782.01
3 4,011.17 4,009.41 4,009.41
4 7,130.97 7,127.25 7,127.25
5 11,142.1 11,134.25 11,134.25
Input file
staad plane STAAD Ver. PROB. 15
UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 21 20 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2 20
MEMB PROP
1 TO 20 PRIS AX 2 IZ 0.6667
CONST
E 10E6 ALL
POISSON 0.3 ALL
DENS 0.1 ALL
SUPP
1 21 FIXED BUT MZ
2 TO 20 FIXED BUT FY MZ
LOAD 1
SELF X 1.0
SELF Y 1.0
MODAL CALC REQ
PERF ANALY
finish

STAAD Output
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1. STAAD PLANE STAAD VER. PROB. 15
2. * NATURAL MODES OF A SIMPLE BEAM
4. UNIT POUND INCH
5. JOINT COORD
6. 1 0 0 0 21 20 0 0
7. MEMB INCI
8. 1 1 2 20
9. MEMB PROP
10. 1 TO 20 PRIS AX 2 IZ 0.6667
11. CONST
12. E 10E6 ALL
13. POISSON 0.3 ALL
14. DENS 0.1 ALL
16. SUPP
17. 1 21 FIXED BUT MZ
18. 2 TO 20 FIXED BUT FY MZ
19. LOAD 1
20. SELF X 1.0
21. SELF Y 1.0
22. MODAL CALC REQ
23. PERF ANALY
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* NATURAL MODES OF A SIMPLE BEAM


1 445.506 0.00224
2 1782.012 0.00056
3 4009.409 0.00025
4 7127.250 0.00014
5 11134.253 0.00009
MODE X Y Z WEIGHT
1 0.000000E+00 3.228953E+00 0.000000E+00 2.000000E+00
2 0.000000E+00 2.763825E-27 0.000000E+00 2.000000E+00
3 0.000000E+00 3.469944E-01 0.000000E+00 2.000000E+00
4 0.000000E+00 9.994771E-32 0.000000E+00 2.211146E+00
5 0.000000E+00 1.165685E-01 0.000000E+00 2.000000E+00
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1 0.00 84.97 0.00 0.000 84.972 0.000
2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 84.972 0.000
3 0.00 9.13 0.00 0.000 94.104 0.000
4 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 94.104 0.000
5 0.00 3.07 0.00 0.000 97.171 0.000
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16 Natural Frequencies of a Circular Plate

Purpose
Reference
Blevins, Robert D., Formulas for Natural Frequency and Mode Shape, Van Nostrand Reinhold
Company, 1979, Page 240.
Problem
A flat circular plate is simply supported around the entire perimeter. The first six modes and
their associated natural frequencies are to be computed using the subspace iteration method
offered by STAAD. This problem demonstrates that the natural frequencies of an axi-symmetric
structure can be accurately computed utilizing a 180 degree model with the appropriate boundary
conditions.
Figure 16-1: Diagram of circular plate
Model
The 180 degree sector was modeled using radial lines at intervals of 15 degrees. Tangential lines
were then located utilizing a relationship such that the aspect ratio of the quad-plate elements
was approximately 1.0. All rotations normal to the plane of the plate were restrained. In-plane
translations for all nodes were restrained because the theoretical solution does not consider in-
plane effects. Rotations about the global Y axis for the nodes at X=0.0 were restrained because this
is a symmetry boundary. Z translation of all nodes on the outside radius were restrained to
provide for the simply-supported condition.
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Figure 16-2: Finite model for half circular plate
It should be noted that the outside edge of the plate is a series of secant lines instead of a true
arc. This will result in a loss of about 1% of the plate’s true mass or about .5% of the mass that is
effective for this problem.
Therefore, it is not unlikely that a few natural frequencies will be lower than the theoretical values
instead of higher which is typical for a finite element analysis using plate elements. In addition, a
true simple-support condition for this problem would require restraining the component of
rotation that is radial to the outside edge.
Theoretical Answers
From the reference case 2 in Table 11-1, the first six natural frequencies of the plate are described by
the following equation:
2 3
λ ij Eh
fij =
2πa 2
(
12γ 1 − ν 2 )
= dimensionless parameter associated with the mode indices i,j
i = number of nodal diameters in this mode shape
j = number of nodal circles in this mode shape not counting the boundary
ν = Poisson’s ratio
E = Elastic Modulus
h = plate thickness
γ = mass of plate per unit area
a = radius of plate
The numerical values used for this example are:

ν = 0.30
E = 10.0x10P6P psi
h = 0.10 inches
γ = (0.10 lbm/in3 )(0.10 in)/(386.4 lbm-in/lbf-s2 ) = 2.588(10)-5 lbf-s2 /in3
a = 10.0 inches
with the numerical values used above
1 Eh 3
=
1 (10.0 ⋅ 10 )(0.10)
6 3
= 9.467
( ) 12(2.588 ⋅ 10 )1 − (0.3) 
−5
2 2 2
2πa 12γ 1 − ν 2π (10.0) 2
  cycles/sec.
λ2 is tabulated from the reference as follows:
ij
Table 16-1: Values of λ2
ij
Mode Number of Nodal Number of Nodal
λ2
Number ij Diameters (i) Circles (j)
1 4.977 0 0
2 13.94 1 0
3 25.65 2 0
4 29.76 0 1
5(l) 3 0
6 48.51 1 1
(l) not tabulated in the reference
Comparison
Table 16-2: Comparison of frequency values, Hz, for verification problem no. 16
Mode
STAAD Basi- STAAD Advance-
Numbe- Theoretical
c Solver d Solver
r
1 47.12 46.21 46.21
2 132.0 130.54 130.54
3 242.8 240.15 240.15
4 281.7 283.03 283.03
5* 373.2 373.2
6 459.3 466.58 466.58
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*The reference did not tabulate a value of for the fifth mode of the structure, hence a comparison
with the theoretical value of this mode cannot be made.
Discussion
All anti-symmetric mode shapes for the 360 degree circular plate were captured by the 180 degree
model with a phase angle included in the calculation. Some of the difference between the
theoretical and STAAD frequencies is attributed to the loss of mass due to the piecewise secant
representation of the outer radius and, since this mass is about 1 percent lower than for a true
circular plate, it is not surprising that the first few modes are lower than the theoretical solution.
Input file
staad space STAAD Ver. ProB. 16
* NATURAL FREQUENCIES OF A CIRCULAR PLATE
UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORD CYLINDRICAL
1 1 -90 0 13 1 90 0
REP 2 1.244 0 0
REP 1 1.051 0 0
REP 1 1.367 0 0
REP 1 1.779 0 0
REP 1 2.315 0 0
JOINT COORD
1000 0 0 0
ELEM INCI
1 1000 1 2 ; 2 1000 2 3 ; 3 1000 3 4 ; 4 1000 4 5 ; 5 1000 5 6
6 1000 6 7 ; 7 1000 7 8 ; 8 1000 8 9 ; 9 1000 9 10 ; 10 1000 10 11
11 1000 11 12 ; 12 1000 12 13
13 1 14 15 2 TO 24
REP 5 12 13
ELEM PROP
1 TO 84 TH 0.1
CONST
E 10.0E6 ALL
POISS 0.3 ALL
DENS 0.1 ALL
SUPP
* CENTRE OF CIRCLE

1000 FIXED BUT FZ MX

* INTERIOR NODES
2 TO 12 15 TO 25 28 TO 38 41 TO 51 54 TO 64 -
67 TO 77 FIXED BUT FZ MX MY
* NODES ALONG CIRCUMFERENCE
79 TO 91 FIXED BUT MX MY
* NODES ALONG DIAMETER EXCEPT THE TWO AT THE ENDS OF THE DIAMETER.
1 TO 66 BY 13 13 TO 78 BY 13 FIXED BUT FZ MX
LOAD 1
SELF X 1.0
SELF Y 1.0
SELF Z 1.0
MODAL CALC REQ
PERF ANALY
FINI
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1. STAAD SPACE STAAD VER. PROB. 16
2. * NATURAL FREQUENCIES OF A CIRCULAR PLATE
4. UNIT POUND INCH
5. JOINT COORD CYLINDRICAL
6. 1 1 -90 0 13 1 90 0
7. REP 2 1.244 0 0
8. REP 1 1.051 0 0
9. REP 1 1.367 0 0
10. REP 1 1.779 0 0
11. REP 1 2.315 0 0
13. JOINT COORD
14. 1000 0 0 0
16. ELEM INCI
17. 1 1000 1 2 ; 2 1000 2 3 ; 3 1000 3 4 ; 4 1000 4 5 ; 5 1000 5 6
18. 6 1000 6 7 ; 7 1000 7 8 ; 8 1000 8 9 ; 9 1000 9 10 ; 10 1000 10 11
19. 11 1000 11 12 ; 12 1000 12 13
21. 13 1 14 15 2 TO 24
22. REP 5 12 13
24. ELEM PROP
25. 1 TO 84 TH 0.1
27. CONST
28. E 10.0E6 ALL
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29. POISS 0.3 ALL

30. DENS 0.1 ALL
32. SUPP
34. * CENTRE OF CIRCLE
35. 1000 FIXED BUT FZ MX
37. * INTERIOR NODES
38. 2 TO 12 15 TO 25 28 TO 38 41 TO 51 54 TO 64 -
39. 67 TO 77 FIXED BUT FZ MX MY
41. * NODES ALONG CIRCUMFERENCE
42. 79 TO 91 FIXED BUT MX MY
44. * NODES ALONG DIAMETER EXCEPT THE TWO AT THE ENDS OF THE DIAMETER.
45. 1 TO 66 BY 13 13 TO 78 BY 13 FIXED BUT FZ MX
47. LOAD 1
48. SELF X 1.0
49. SELF Y 1.0
50. SELF Z 1.0


51. MODAL CALC REQ
52. PERF ANALY
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1 46.211 0.02164
2 130.541 0.00766
3 240.146 0.00416
4 283.028 0.00353
5 373.198 0.00268
6 466.579 0.00214
MODE X Y Z WEIGHT
1 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 1.053697E+00 4.537235E-01
2 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 2.213994E-10 3.944625E-01
3 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 1.886318E-07 3.935445E-01
4 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 1.275807E-01 1.752589E-01
5 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 1.060158E-08 4.222041E-01
6 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 7.773679E-10 2.165169E-01
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1 0.00 0.00 86.78 0.000 0.000 86.780
2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000 86.780
3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000 86.780
4 0.00 0.00 10.51 0.000 0.000 97.287
5 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000 97.287
6 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000 97.287
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17 Natural Frequencies of a Rectangular Plate
Purpose
Reference
Blevins, Robert D., Formulas for Natural Frequency and Mode Shape, Van Nostrand Reinhold
Company, 1979, page 258.
Problem
A flat rectangular plate is simply supported on all four sides. The first six modes and their
associated natural frequencies are to be computed for this structure using the subspace iteration
method offered by STAAD. This problem also demonstrates that the mesh refinement can be
chosen to accurately calculate modes of interest based on the expected mode shapes.
Figure 17-1: Simply supported, rectangular plate
L = 45 in., W = 30 in., t = 0.2 in.
Model
A plate with an aspect ratio of 1.5 was used so that comparison could be made with theoretical
results tabulated for plates in the reference. An equally spaced mesh was utilized in both the x and
the y dimensions of the plate. The number of elements in each dimension was determined on the
basis of the highest mode of interest. Since the number of half-waves in the sixth mode is 3 in
the length dimension and 2 in the width dimension, a node spacing of 3.75 inches results in each
half- wave being represented by four elements which means that no element will be expected to
deform in double curvature. The simply supported edge condition requires that translation normal

to the plane of the plate be restrained for these edge nodes. Rotations normal to the plate were
restrained for all nodes.
Figure 17-2: Model: finite element meshed
Theoretical Answers
From the reference case 16 in Table 11-4, the first six natural frequencies of the plate are described
by the following equations:
2 3
λ ij Eh
fij =
2πa 2 (
12γ 1 − ν 2 )
= dimensionless parameter associated with the mode indices i, j
i = number of half-waves in this mode shape along the horizontal axis
j = number of half-waves in this mode shape along the vertical axis
E = elastic modulus
h = plate thickness
γ = mass of material per unit area
a = length of plate
b = width of plate
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ν = 0.30
E =30.0x106 psi
h=0.2 inches
γ = (0.282 lbm/in3 )(0.20 in)/(386.4 lbm-in/lbf-s2 ) = .1460(10)-4 lbf-s2 /in3
a = 45.0 inches
b = 30.0 inches
with the numerical values used above
1 Eh 3
=
1 (30.0 ⋅ 10 )(0.20)
6 3
= 0.9644
( ) 12(1.460 ⋅ 10 )1 − (0.3) 
−4
2 2 2
2πa 12γ 1 − ν 2π (10.0) 2
  cycles/sec.
λ2 is tabulated from the reference as follows:
ij
Table 17-1: Values of λ2
ij
Mode Number of Half-Waves Number of Half-Waves
λ2
Number ij in Length (i) in Width (j)
1 32.08 1 1
2 61.69 2 1
3 98.70 1 2
4 111.0 3 1
5 128.3 2 2
6 177.7 3 2
Comparison
Table 17-2: Comparison of frequency values, Hz, for verificatoin problem no. 17
Mode STAAD Basic STAAD Advanced
Theoretical
Number Solver Solver
1 30.94 30.6 30.6
2 59.49 58.72 58.72
3 95.18 95.06 95.06
4 107.1 106.28 106.28
5 123.7 122.09 122.09
6 171.3 168.0 168.0

Discussion
As was noted earlier, the node spacing was based on the highest mode of interest. It follows that
the difference between the theoretical and STAAD frequencies generally increases with increasing
mode sequence.
Input file
staad space STAAD Ver. PROB. 17.
* NATURAL FREQUENCIES OF A RECTANGULAR PLATE
UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 13 45 0 0
REP ALL 8 0 3.75 0
ELEM INCI
1 1 2 15 14 TO 12
REP 7 12 13
ELEM PROP
1 TO 96 TH 0.2
CONST
E 30.0E6 ALL
DENS 0.282 ALL
POISSON 0.3 ALL
cut off freq 1000
SUPPORT
* CORNER NODES
1 13 105 117 FIXED BUT MX MY
* NODES ALONG Y=0 AND Y=30
2 TO 12 106 TO 116 FIXED BUT MX MY
* NODES ALONG X=0
14 TO 92 BY 13 FIXED BUT MX MY
* NODES ALONG X=45
26 TO 104 BY 13 FIXED BUT MX MY
* INTERIOR NODES
15 TO 25 28 TO 38 41 TO 51 54 TO 64 67 TO 77 80 TO 90 -
93 TO 103 FIXED BUT FZ MX MY
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SELF X 1
SELF Y 1
SELF Z 1
MODAL CALC REQ
PERF ANALY
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2. * NATURAL FREQUENCIES OF A RECTANGULAR PLATE
4. UNIT POUND INCH
5. JOINT COORD
6. 1 0 0 0 13 45 0 0
7. REP ALL 8 0 3.75 0
8. ELEM INCI
9. 1 1 2 15 14 TO 12
10. REP 7 12 13
11. ELEM PROP
12. 1 TO 96 TH 0.2
13. CONST
14. E 30.0E6 ALL
15. DENS 0.282 ALL
16. POISSON 0.3 ALL
18. CUT OFF FREQ 1000
19. SUPP
21. * CORNER NODES
22. 1 13 105 117 FIXED BUT MX MY
24. * NODES ALONG Y=0 AND Y=30
25. 2 TO 12 106 TO 116 FIXED BUT MX MY
27. * NODES ALONG X=0
28. 14 TO 92 BY 13 FIXED BUT MX MY
30. * NODES ALONG X=45
31. 26 TO 104 BY 13 FIXED BUT MX MY
33. * INTERIOR NODES
34. 15 TO 25 28 TO 38 41 TO 51 54 TO 64 67 TO 77 80 TO 90 -
35. 93 TO 103 FIXED BUT FZ MX MY
37. LOAD 1
38. SELF X 1
39. SELF Y 1
40. SELF Z 1
41. MODAL CALC REQ
42. PERF ANALY


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1 30.599 0.03268
2 58.724 0.01703
3 95.063 0.01052
4 106.277 0.00941
5 122.092 0.00819
6 168.009 0.00595
MODE X Y Z WEIGHT
1 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 4.833474E+01 1.915442E+01
2 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 1.438414E-16 1.920213E+01
3 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 3.063663E-15 1.925533E+01
4 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 4.837136E+00 1.927465E+01
5 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 7.328017E-14 1.927600E+01
6 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 1.883367E-11 1.936298E+01
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1 0.00 0.00 79.15 0.000 0.000 79.146
2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000 79.146
3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000 79.146
4 0.00 0.00 7.92 0.000 0.000 87.066
5 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000 87.066
6 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000 87.066
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18 Natural Modes of a Framework
Purpose
Compare the results from STAAD's subspace iteration method with the results from EASE2® and
ANSYS®.
Reference
1. Problem 1, from the ASME 1972 Program Verification and Qualification Library
2. DeSalvo, G.J., and Swanson, J.A., ANSYS Engineering Analysis System Examples Manual,
Swanson Analysis Systems, Inc., 1979, Example Problem No. 2.
3. Peterson, F.E., EASE2 Elastic Analysis for Structural Engineering Example Problem Manual,
Engineering Analysis Corporation, 1981, Example 2.03.
Problem
A three dimensional frame is analyzed for its natural frequencies and the associated mode shapes
using the subspace iteration method offered by STAAD.
Figure 18-1: Frame model
All dimensions are in inches.

Model
The only entity present in the model is the general purpose three dimensional beam.
Cross-section Properties
All the beam elements have the same cross section:
Outside radius, Ro = 1.1875 in.

Inside radius, Ri = 1.0335 in.
Area = π(Ro2 - Ri2) = 1.074532 in2
Moment of Inertia, I = π/4(Ro4 - Ri4)
I = 0.665747 in4
Torsion constant = twice the inertia, for closed circular sections = 1.331494 in4
The expression for the shear flexibility factor is derived from the ratio of maximum shear stress to
the average shear stress:
α = AQ/Ib
Where the four items – A, Q, I, and b are properties of the half cross-section about the centerline.
For the circular section they are:
A = π/2(Ro2 - Ri2 )
Q = 2/3(Ro3 - Ri3 )
I = π/8(Ro4 - Ri4 )
I = 2(Ro - Ri)
The final expression for the shear flexibility factor, for a circular tube section is:
AQ 4 R o3 − R i3
α= =
Ib 3 ( 2
)(2
)
R o −R i R o −R i
α = 1.993620
Hence the shear area is entered as
AY = Cross Section Area / α = 1.074532 / 1.99362 = 0.538985 in2
Comparison
The following table compares Twenty-Four Natural Frequencies
Table 18-1: Comparison of natural frequency values (cycles per second) for
Mode DeSalvo and Peterson STAAD Basic STAAD Advanced
3
Number Swanson2 Solver Solver
1 111.52 111.53 111.23 111.23
2 115.95 115.96 115.80 115.80
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Mode DeSalvo and Peterson STAAD Basic STAAD Advanced

3
Number Swanson2 Solver Solver
3 137.60 137.61 137.17 137.17
4 218.02 218.03 215.80 215.80
5 404.23 404.23 404.27 404.27
6 422.70 422.72 422.64 422.64
7 451.72 451.75 451.60 451.60
8 553.99 554.07 549.01 549.01
9 735.70 735.81 733.59 733.59
10 762.32 762.44 758.56 758.56
11 852.57 852.72 851.36 851.36
12 894.08 894.26 892.28 892.28
13 910.21 910.40 893.06 893.06
14 916.98 917.18 910.83 910.83
15 940.02 940.02 932.29 932.29
16 959.98 960.27 956.39 956.39
17 971.15 971.44 964.01 964.01
18 976.92 977.22 967.27 967.27
19 1012.2 1012.5 981.54 981.54
20 1028.4 1028.8 1009.26 1009.26
21 1123.6 1123.9 1070.56 1070.56
22 1134.5 1134.9 1123.16 1123.16
23 1164.1 1164.4 1149.37 1149.37
24 1216.7 1217.2 1199.88 1199.88
In both references by DeSalvo and Swanson2 and Peterson3, the number of dynamic degrees of
freedom has been reduced from 42 to 24, by means of the Guyan method. No such reduction is
performed in the STAAD model.
Input File
staad space STAAD Ver. PROB. 18
* NATURAL FREQUENCIES OF A SPACE FRAME

UNIT POUND INCH

JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 27.25 0 0
3 0 10 0 ; 4 27.25 10 0
5 0 18.625 0 ; 6 8.625 18.625 0 ; 7 18.625 18.625 0 ; 8 27.25 18.625 0
9 0 18.625 8.625 ; 10 27.25 18.625 8.625
11 0 0 17.25 ; 12 27.25 0 17.25

13 0 10 17.25 ; 14 27.25 10 17.25
15 0 18.625 17.25 ; 16 8.625 18.625 17.25
17 18.625 18.625 17.25 ; 18 27.25 18.625 17.25
MEMB INCI
113;224;335;448
5567
8 5 9 ; 9 8 10 ; 10 9 15 ; 11 10 18
12 11 13 ; 13 12 14 ; 14 13 15 ; 15 14 18
16 15 16 ; 17 16 17 ; 18 17 18
MEMB PROP
1 TO 18 PRIS AX 1.074532 IZ 0.665747 IY 0.665747 IX 1.331494 -
AY 0.538985 AZ 0.538985
* AY 1.88 AZ 1.88
CONST
E 27.9E6 ALL
POISS 0.3 ALL
1 2 11 12 FIXED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
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3 4 13 14 FX 3.4517 FY 3.4517 FZ 3.4517

6 7 16 17 FX 3.4517 FY 3.4517 FZ 3.4517
9 10 FX 3.4517 FY 3.4517 FZ 3.4517
5 8 15 18 FX 9.7973 FY 9.7973 FZ 9.7973
MODAL CALC REQ

PERF ANALY
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2. * NATURAL MODES OF A SPACE FRAME
4. UNIT POUND INCH
5. JOINT COORD
6. 1 0 0 0 ; 2 27.25 0 0
7. 3 0 10 0 ; 4 27.25 10 0
8. 5 0 18.625 0 ; 6 8.625 18.625 0 ; 7 18.625 18.625 0 ; 8 27.25 18.625 0
10. 9 0 18.625 8.625 ; 10 27.25 18.625 8.625
12. 11 0 0 17.25 ; 12 27.25 0 17.25
13. 13 0 10 17.25 ; 14 27.25 10 17.25
14. 15 0 18.625 17.25 ; 16 8.625 18.625 17.25
15. 17 18.625 18.625 17.25 ; 18 27.25 18.625 17.25
17. MEMB INCI
18. 1 1 3 ; 2 2 4 ; 3 3 5 ; 4 4 8
19. 5 5 6 7
21. 8 5 9 ; 9 8 10 ; 10 9 15 ; 11 10 18
23. 12 11 13 ; 13 12 14 ; 14 13 15 ; 15 14 18
24. 16 15 16 ; 17 16 17 ; 18 17 18
26. MEMB PROP
27. 1 TO 18 PRIS AX 1.074532 IZ 0.665747 IY 0.665747 IX 1.331494 -
28. AY 0.538985 AZ 0.538985
29. * AY 1.88 AZ 1.88
31. CONST
32. E 27.9E6 ALL
33. POISS 0.3 ALL
36. SUPP
37. 1 2 11 12 FIXED
39. LOAD 1
40. JOINT LOAD
41. 3 4 13 14 FX 3.4517 FY 3.4517 FZ 3.4517
42. 6 7 16 17 FX 3.4517 FY 3.4517 FZ 3.4517
43. 9 10 FX 3.4517 FY 3.4517 FZ 3.4517
44. 5 8 15 18 FX 9.7973 FY 9.7973 FZ 9.7973
46. MODAL CALC REQ

47. PERF ANALY
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* NATURAL MODES OF A SPACE FRAME
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1 111.236 0.00899
2 115.801 0.00864
3 137.169 0.00729
4 215.799 0.00463
5 404.271 0.00247
6 422.642 0.00237
7 451.600 0.00221
8 549.012 0.00182
9 733.589 0.00136
10 758.563 0.00132
11 851.354 0.00117
12 892.281 0.00112
13 893.060 0.00112
14 910.829 0.00110
15 932.286 0.00107
16 956.391 0.00105
17 964.012 0.00104
18 967.267 0.00103
19 981.536 0.00102
20 1009.256 0.00099
21 1070.562 0.00093
22 1123.161 0.00089
23 1149.368 0.00087
24 1199.882 0.00083
MODE X Y Z WEIGHT
1 6.984127E+01 1.585650E-31 1.600468E-29 6.127270E+01
2 1.586676E-29 3.061270E-32 7.005318E+01 5.765801E+01
3 1.530424E-27 9.787485E-34 1.243985E-27 7.213568E+01
4 1.120662E-28 6.042509E-32 2.161771E-32 7.915617E+01
5 1.703629E-34 4.244586E-03 6.051562E-31 1.532638E+01
6 5.415551E-31 1.825469E+01 9.149730E-33 1.469096E+01
7 1.534827E-31 3.211749E-29 5.112395E-03 1.450510E+01
8 1.793772E-32 1.069950E-32 2.966451E-01 1.825927E+01
9 2.958819E-32 9.521517E+00 5.195713E-31 1.177227E+01
10 9.808873E-04 2.321914E-29 1.152307E-32 1.174657E+01
11 1.321193E+00 6.262300E-31 7.417272E-32 1.582130E+01
12 1.954924E-27 1.911258E+00 8.329941E-33 1.624941E+01
13 1.722238E+00 2.372506E-27 4.394091E-33 3.802992E+01
14 2.577481E-30 6.851764E-30 4.001621E-31 2.195000E+01
15 5.909354E-32 3.217315E-31 2.363041E-01 1.628835E+01
16 4.416769E-31 4.122944E+00 2.251072E-30 1.648078E+01
17 3.524252E-32 4.118921E-32 1.054592E-28 1.622822E+01
18 2.754368E-31 1.629803E-31 3.083967E+00 1.640511E+01
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19 3.491379E-01 3.862104E-30 4.169724E-30 2.835636E+01
20 9.398409E-33 1.122183E+01 1.044268E-33 2.560370E+01
21 0.000000E+00 1.344792E-29 3.735534E-31 3.464233E+01
22 3.635978E-01 2.304610E-30 3.409187E-33 3.137066E+01
23 4.264358E-31 3.878643E-32 1.719066E-31 1.555328E+01
24 6.381997E-02 2.651481E-34 4.242369E-33 2.520960E+01


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1 94.76 0.00 0.00 94.756 0.000 0.000
2 0.00 0.00 95.04 94.756 0.000 95.044
3 0.00 0.00 0.00 94.756 0.000 95.044
4 0.00 0.00 0.00 94.756 0.000 95.044
5 0.00 0.01 0.00 94.756 0.006 95.044
6 0.00 24.77 0.00 94.756 24.773 95.044
7 0.00 0.00 0.01 94.756 24.773 95.051
8 0.00 0.00 0.40 94.756 24.773 95.453
9 0.00 12.92 0.00 94.756 37.691 95.453
10 0.00 0.00 0.00 94.758 37.691 95.453
11 1.79 0.00 0.00 96.550 37.691 95.453
12 0.00 2.59 0.00 96.550 40.284 95.453
13 2.34 0.00 0.00 98.887 40.284 95.453
14 0.00 0.00 0.00 98.887 40.284 95.453
15 0.00 0.00 0.32 98.887 40.284 95.774
16 0.00 5.59 0.00 98.887 45.878 95.774
17 0.00 0.00 0.00 98.887 45.878 95.774
18 0.00 0.00 4.18 98.887 45.878 99.958
19 0.47 0.00 0.00 99.360 45.878 99.958
20 0.00 15.23 0.00 99.360 61.103 99.958
21 0.00 0.00 0.00 99.360 61.103 99.958
22 0.49 0.00 0.00 99.854 61.103 99.958
23 0.00 0.00 0.00 99.854 61.103 99.958
24 0.09 0.00 0.00 99.940 61.103 99.958
48. FINI
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19 Response of a Simply Supported Beam to a Shock Spectrum
Purpose
Reference
1. Biggs, John M., Introduction to Structural Dynamics, McGraw Hill, 1964, pp. 256-263
2. Blevins, Robert D., Formulas for Natural Frequency and Mode Shape, Van Nostrand-
Reinhold, 1979.
Problem
The supports of a simply supported beam are subjected to an acceleration time history. The
maximum bending moment in the beam is computed for the first mode of the structure. This
problem demonstrates the capabilities of STAAD to calculate the correct modal response of a
structure utilizing response spectrum data.
Figure 19-1: Simple span beam
Model
The STAAD model consists of 11 nodes and 10 elastic beam elements. Node 1 is completely
restrained with the exception of having rotational freedom in the Z direction, the remaining nodes
are restrained except for X and Y displacements and Z rotations. Node 11 is additionally restrained
against displacements in the Y direction to provide for the simple support condition . Only the
contribution of the first mode of the structure is considered.

Figure 19-2: Finite element model
Material Properties
L = 240.0 inches
E = 30 x 106 lb/in2
EI = 1.0 x 1010 lb-in2
m = 0.2 lb-sec2 / in2
h = 14.0 in.
From Reference 2, Table 8-1, page 108, the fundamental frequency of the beam is:
2 10
λi EI 9.869 1.0(10)
fi = 2
= 2
= 6.098hz
2π m 2π (240) 0.2
The modal participation factor for the fundamental mode is:

1
∫ 0 mϕ (x ) d x
Γ= 1
∫ 0 mϕ 2 x( )d x
Where the first mode shape, φ(x) = sin(πx/1)
1 πx
m ∫ 0 sin dx
Γ= 1
1
= 4/ π
2 πx
m ∫ 0 sin dx
1
The maximum relative modal displacement is given by:

Amax = Γu0 max
Where:
u0 max = y''so /ω2 (DLF)max
ω - 2π*6.098Hz
y''so = 1.0g
(DLF)max = 1.648 at 6.098 Hz
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therefore:
Amax = 4(1.648)(386.4)/[π(2π)2 (6.098)2 ] = 0.5523 in.
The bending moment
M = -EIδ2 u/(δx2 )
Where u for the first mode = A sin(πx/l)
δ2 u/(δx2 ) = -π2 /l2 A·sin(πx/l)
M = AEI·(π2 /l2 )·sin(πx/l)
Mmax = Amax EI·(π2 /l2 )
at x = l/2
Mmax = 1(10)10 ·(0.5523)·π2 /(2402 ) = 946.351(10)3 lb·in
at x=l/2
Comparison
Table 19-1: Comparison of max. moment in beam 5 for verification problem no.
19
STAAD STAAD
Solution Theory
Bending Moment (kip-inch) 946.351 947.09 947.09
Input File
STAAD SPACE STAAD VER. PROB. 19
* RESPONSE OF A SIMPLY SUPPORTED BEAM TO A SHOCK SPECTRUM
UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 11 240 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2 10
MEMB PROP
1 TO 10 PRIS YD 14.0 ZD 1.45777 AX 20.4082 IX 40.0 IY 3.6139 IZ 333.333
CONST
E 30.0E6 ALL
POISS 0.3 ALL
DENS 3.78672 ALL
SUPPORT
1 FIXED BUT MZ

2 TO 10 FIXED BUT FX FY MZ
11 FIXED BUT FX MZ
LOAD 1
SELF X 1.0
SELF Y 1.0
SPECTRUM SRSS Y 1.0 ACC DAMP 0.001 SCALE 386.4
0.15 1.648 ; 0.17 1.648
PERF ANALY
PRINT MEMB FORCE LIST 5
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INPUT FILE: Ver19.STD
2. * RESPONSE OF A SIMPLY SUPPORTED BEAM TO A SHOCK SPECTRUM
3. UNIT POUND INCH
4. JOINT COORD
5. 1 0 0 0 11 240 0 0
6. MEMB INCI
7. 1 1 2 10
8. MEMB PROP
9. 1 TO 10 PRIS YD 14.0 ZD 1.45777 AX 20.4082 IX 40.0 IY 3.6139 IZ 333.333
10. CONST
11. E 30.0E6 ALL
12. POISS 0.3 ALL
13. DENS 3.78672 ALL
15. SUPPORT
16. 1 FIXED BUT MZ
17. 2 TO 10 FIXED BUT FX FY MZ
18. 11 FIXED BUT FX MZ
19. LOAD 1
20. SELF X 1.0
21. SELF Y 1.0
22. SPECTRUM SRSS Y 1.0 ACC DAMP 0.001 SCALE 386.4
23. 0.15 1.648 ; 0.17 1.648
24. PERF ANALY
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* RESPONSE OF A SIMPLY SUPPORTED BEAM TO A S


1 6.069 0.16476
RESPONSE SPECTRUM LOAD 1
RESPONSE LOAD CASE 1
MODE X Y Z WEIGHT
1 1.709965E-23 1.478714E+04 0.000000E+00 9.273617E+03
SRSS MODAL COMBINATION METHOD USED.
DYNAMIC WEIGHT X Y Z 1.761987E+04 1.669251E+04 0.000000E+00 POUN
MISSING WEIGHT X Y Z -1.761987E+04 -1.905373E+03 0.000000E+00 POUN
MODAL WEIGHT X Y Z 1.709965E-23 1.478714E+04 0.000000E+00 POUN
MODE ACCELERATION-G DAMPING
---- -------------- -------
1 1.64933 0.00100
MODAL BASE ACTIONS
MODAL BASE ACTIONS FORCES IN POUN LENGTH IN INCH
-----------------------------------------------------------
MOMENTS ARE ABOUT THE ORIGIN
MODE PERIOD FX FY FZ MX MY MZ
1 0.165 0.00 24388.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 2926662.97
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MASS PARTICIPATION FACTORS IN PERCENT BASE SHEAR IN POUN
-------------------------------------- ------------------
MODE X Y Z SUMM-X SUMM-Y SUMM-Z X Y Z
1 0.00 88.59 0.00 0.000 88.585 0.000 0.00 24388.86 0.00
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TOTAL SRSS SHEAR 0.00 24388.86 0.00
TOTAL 10PCT SHEAR 0.00 24388.86 0.00
TOTAL ABS SHEAR 0.00 24388.86 0.00
25. PRINT MEMB FORCE LIST 5
MEMB FORCE LIST 5


MEMBER END FORCES STRUCTURE TYPE = SPACE
-----------------
ALL UNITS ARE -- POUN INCH (LOCAL )
5 1 5 0.00 1931.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 900734.25
6 0.00 1931.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 947088.00
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20 Thermal Loading on a Simply Supported Rectangular Plate
Purpose
Reference
Timoshenko, S., and Woinowsky-Krieger, S., Theory of Plates and Shells, Second Edition, McGraw-
Hill, 1959, pages 162 - 165.
Problem
A rectangular plate is simply supported on all four sides. The transverse and longitudinal bending
moments as well as the deflections at several points on the plate are computed.
Figure 20-1: Rectangular plate model
L = 12 in., W = 16 in.
Model
The plate is modeled using 1 in. X 1 in. size elements. At the corner nodes, all the degrees of
freedom are considered restrained. For the nodes along the four edges, rotation is permitted about
that edge.
From the Reference, equation (j), the expression for deflection normal to the plate surface is:
w=−
( )
αt 1 + ν 4 2
∑∞
sin
mπx
 cosh
mπy

3 m = 1, 3, 5 … 3 1 − 
π h m  coshα m

where

mπb
αm =
2
From the Reference, equation (k), the expressions for bending moment per unit width are
Mx =
(
4Dαt 1 − ν 2 ) ∑∞ sin
mπx
cosh
mπy
πh m = 1, 3, 5 … m ⋅ coshα m
My =
( )
αt 1 − ν 2 D
−
(
4Dαt 1 − ν 2 ) ∑∞ sin
mπx
cosh
mπy
h πh m = 1, 3, 5 … m ⋅ coshα m
Where:
α = Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

t = Difference between the temperatures of the upper and lower surfaces of the plate
h = Plate thickness
a = Dimension of the plate along the x1 axis
b = Dimension of the plate along the x2 axis
E = Elastic Modulus
D = Eh3/[12(1 - ν2)
α = 12.0E-06 / °F
t = 450 °F
ν = 0.3
h = 0.3 in.
a = 12 in.
b = 16 in.
E= 10.0E6 psi
Comparison
Deflections along X = 6
Table 20-1: Comparison of deflections along X = 6, in inches, for verification
problem no. 20
STAAD
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Node Theoretical Advanced
X Y Solver
Number Deflection Solver
Deflection
Deflection
7 6 -8 0.00 0.00 0.00
20 6 -7 0.0897 0.0897 0.0897
190 — STAAD.Pro
STAAD
STAAD Basic
X Y Solver
Deflection
Deflection
33 6 -6 0.1597 0.1597 0.1597
46 6 -5 0.2132 0.2132 0.2132
59 6 -4 0.2531 0.2531 0.2531
72 6 -3 0.2818 0.2818 0.2818
85 6 -2 0.3011 0.3011 0.3011
98 6 -1 0.3122 0.3122 0.3122
111 6 0 0.3158 0.3158 0.3158
124 6 1 0.3122 0.3122 0.3122
Deflections along Y = 1
Table 20-2: Comparison of deflections along Y = 1, in inches, for verification
problem no. 20
STAAD
STAAD Basic
X Y Solver
Deflection
Deflection
118 0 1 0 0 0
119 1 1 0.1004 0.1004 0.1004
120 2 1 0.1794 0.1794 0.1794
121 3 1 0.2387 0.2387 0.2387
122 4 1 0.2799 0.2799 0.2799
123 5 1 0.3042 0.3042 0.3042
124 6 1 0.3122 0.3122 0.3122
125 7 1 0.3042 0.3042 0.3042
126 8 1 0.2799 0.2799 0.2799
127 9 1 0.2387 0.2387 0.2387
128 10 1 0.1794 0.1794 0.1794

STAAD
STAAD Basic
X Y Solver
Deflection
Deflection
129 11 1 0.1004 0.1004 0.1004
130 12 1 0 0 0
Bending Moments along Y = 0.5

Table 20-3: Comparison of bending moments along Y = 0.5, in in-lbs/in, for
STAAD
STAAD BASIC
Theoretical ADVANCED
SOLVER
Element Moment SOLVER
X Y Moment
Number (Pound-in/in) Moment (Pound-
(Pound-in/in)
in/in)
Mx My Mx My Mx My
97 0.5 0.5 16.74 388.26 16.85 388.37 16.85 388.37
98 1.5 0.5 48.93 356.07 49.25 356.37 49.25 356.37
99 2.5 0.5 77.45 327.55 77.92 328.01 77.92 328.01
100 3.5 0.5 100.36 304.64 100.93 305.20 100.93 305.20
101 4.5 0.5 116.31 288.69 116.93 289.32 116.93 289.32
102 5.5 0.5 124.47 280.54 125.11 281.19 125.11 281.19
103 6.5 0.5 124.47 280.54 125.11 281.19 125.11 281.19
104 7.5 0.5 116.31 288.69 116.93 289.32 116.93 289.32
105 8.5 0.5 100.36 304.64 100.93 305.20 100.93 305.20
106 9.5 0.5 77.45 327.55 77.92 328.01 77.92 328.01
107 10.5 0.5 48.93 356.07 49.25 356.37 49.25 356.37
108 11.5 0.5 16.74 388.26 16.85 388.37 16.85 388.37
192 — STAAD.Pro
Bending Moments along X = 5.5

Table 20-4: Comparison of bending moments along X = 5.5, in in-lbs/in, for
STAAD
Theoretical STAAD BASIC
ADVANCED
Moment SOLVER
Element SOLVER
X Y (Pound- Moment
Number Moment (Pound-
in/in) (Pound-in/in)
in/in)
Mx My Mx My Mx My
6 5.5 - 373.88 31.12 373.27 32.17 373.27 32.17

7.5
18 5.5 - 311.64 93.36 312.19 93.95 312.19 93.95

6.5
30 5.5 - 256.83 148.17 257.59 148.94 257.59 148.94

5.5
42 5.5 - 211.14 193.87 211.95 194.66 211.95 194.66

4.5
54 5.5 - 175.41 229.60 176.20 230.35 176.20 230.35

3.5
66 5.5 - 149.47 255.53 150.19 256.25 150.19 256.25

2.5
78 5.5 - 132.68 272.32 133.36 273.00 133.36 273.00

1.5
90 5.5 - 124.47 280.54 125.11 281.19 125.11 281.19

0.5
102 5.5 0.5 124.47 280.54 125.11 281.19 125.11 281.19
114 5.5 1.5 132.68 272.32 133.36 273.00 133.36 273.00
126 5.5 2.5 149.47 255.53 150.19 256.25 150.19 256.25
138 5.5 3.5 175.41 229.59 176.20 230.35 176.20 230.35
150 5.5 4.5 211.14 193.87 211.95 194.66 211.95 194.66
162 5.5 5.5 256.83 148.17 257.59 148.94 257.59 148.94
Input File
STAAD SPACE STAAD VER. PROB. 20
* THERMAL LOADING ON A RECTANGULAR PLATE.

UNIT POUND INCH

JOINT COORD
1 0 -8 0 13 12 -8 0
REP 16 0 1 0
ELEM INCI
1 1 2 15 14 TO 12
REP 15 12 13
ELEM PROP
1 TO 192 TH 0.3
CONST
E 10.0E6 ALL
POISS 0.3 ALL
ALPHA 12.0E-6 ALL
SUPP
1 13 209 221 FIXED
2 TO 12 210 TO 220 FIXED BUT MX
14 TO 196 BY 13 26 TO 208 BY 13 FIXED BUT MY
LOAD 1
TEMP LOAD
1 TO 192 TEMP 0 450
PERF ANALY
PRINT JOINT DISP LIST 119 TO 129 7 TO 215 BY 13
PRINT ELEM FORCE LIST 97 TO 108 6 TO 186 BY 12
fini
STAAD Output
PAGE NO. 1
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* Date= JAN 25, 2013 *
* Time= 17: 5:46 *
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2. * THERMAL LOADING ON A SIMPLY SUPPORTED RECTANGULAR PLATE.
4. UNIT POUND INCH
5. JOINT COORD
194 — STAAD.Pro
6.1 0 -8 0 13 12 -8 0
7.REP 16 0 1 0
8.ELEM INCI
9.1 1 2 15 14 TO 12
10.REP 15 12 13
11.ELEM PROP
12.1 TO 192 TH 0.3
13.CONST
14.E 10.0E6 ALL
15.POISS 0.3 ALL
16.ALPHA 12.0E-6 ALL
17.SUPP
18.1 13 209 221 FIXED
19.2 TO 12 210 TO 220 FIXED BUT MX
20.14 TO 196 BY 13 26 TO 208 BY 13 FIXED BUT MY
21.LOAD 1
22.TEMP LOAD
23.1 TO 192 TEMP 0 450
24.PERF ANALY
-----------------------------------


* THERMAL LOADING ON A SIMPLY SUPPORTED RECT
25. PRINT JOINT DISP LIST 119 TO 129 7 TO 215 BY 13
JOINT DISP LIST 119
196 — STAAD.Pro

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119 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.10040 -0.00193 -0.08944 0.00000
120 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.17937 -0.00371 -0.06893 0.00000
121 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.23869 -0.00521 -0.05010 0.00000
122 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.27991 -0.00635 -0.03262 0.00000
123 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.30417 -0.00705 -0.01607 0.00000
124 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.31218 -0.00729 0.00000 0.00000
125 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.30417 -0.00705 0.01607 0.00000
126 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.27991 -0.00635 0.03262 0.00000
127 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.23869 -0.00521 0.05010 0.00000
128 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.17937 -0.00371 0.06893 0.00000
129 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.10040 -0.00193 0.08944 0.00000
7 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.10098 0.00000 0.00000
20 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.08974 0.07940 0.00000 0.00000
33 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.15969 0.06132 0.00000 0.00000
46 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.21318 0.04637 0.00000 0.00000
59 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.25310 0.03406 0.00000 0.00000
72 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.28181 0.02380 0.00000 0.00000
85 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.30109 0.01506 0.00000 0.00000
98 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.31218 0.00729 0.00000 0.00000
111 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.31579 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
124 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.31218 -0.00729 0.00000 0.00000
137 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.30109 -0.01506 0.00000 0.00000
150 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.28181 -0.02380 0.00000 0.00000
163 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.25310 -0.03406 0.00000 0.00000
176 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.21318 -0.04637 0.00000 0.00000
189 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.15969 -0.06132 0.00000 0.00000
202 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.08974 -0.07940 0.00000 0.00000
215 1 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 -0.10098 0.00000 0.00000
26. PRINT ELEM STRESS LIST 97 TO 108 6 TO 186 BY 12
ELEM STRESS LIST 97


ELEMENT STRESSES FORCE,LENGTH UNITS= POUN INCH
----------------
STRESS = FORCE/UNIT WIDTH/THICK, MOMENT = FORCE-LENGTH/UNIT WIDTH
ELEMENT LOAD SQX SQY MX MY MXY
VONT VONB SX SY SXY
TRESCAT TRESCAB
97 1 -2.00 -0.08 -16.85 -388.37 16.53
25419.74 25419.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
25939.96 25939.96
TOP : SMAX= -1074.52 SMIN= -25939.96 TMAX= 12432.72 ANGLE= 2.5
BOTT: SMAX= 25939.96 SMIN= 1074.52 TMAX= 12432.72 ANGLE=-87.5
98 1 -1.69 -0.20 -49.25 -356.37 15.27
22367.84 22367.84 0.00 0.00 0.00
23808.31 23808.31
99 1 -1.23 -0.23 -77.92 -328.01 12.92
19844.14 19844.14 0.00 0.00 0.00
21911.49 21911.49
100 1 -0.78 -0.21 -100.93 -305.20 9.76
17989.87 17989.87 0.00 0.00 0.00
20377.92 20377.92
101 1 -0.42 -0.16 -116.93 -289.32 6.05
16820.57 16820.57 0.00 0.00 0.00
19302.28 19302.28
102 1 -0.13 -0.13 -125.11 -281.19 2.05
16269.07 16269.07 0.00 0.00 0.00
18747.84 18747.84
103 1 0.13 -0.13 -125.11 -281.19 -2.05
16269.07 16269.07 0.00 0.00 0.00
18747.84 18747.84
TOP : SMAX= -8338.78 SMIN= -18747.84 TMAX= 5204.53 ANGLE= -0.8
BOTT: SMAX= 18747.84 SMIN= 8338.78 TMAX= 5204.53 ANGLE= 89.2
104 1 0.42 -0.16 -116.93 -289.32 -6.05
16820.57 16820.57 0.00 0.00 0.00
19302.28 19302.28
198 — STAAD.Pro

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VONT VONB SX SY SXY
TRESCAT TRESCAB
105 1 0.78 -0.21 -100.93 -305.20 -9.76
17989.87 17989.87 0.00 0.00 0.00
20377.92 20377.92
106 1 1.23 -0.23 -77.92 -328.01 -12.92
19844.14 19844.14 0.00 0.00 0.00
21911.49 21911.49
107 1 1.69 -0.20 -49.25 -356.37 -15.27
22367.84 22367.84 0.00 0.00 0.00
23808.31 23808.31
108 1 2.00 -0.08 -16.85 -388.37 -16.53
25419.74 25419.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
25939.96 25939.96
6 1 0.34 -4.36 -373.27 -32.17 -31.51
24160.11 24160.11 0.00 0.00 0.00
25076.87 25076.87
TOP : SMAX= -1951.93 SMIN= -25076.87 TMAX= 11562.47 ANGLE=-84.8
18 1 0.74 -2.75 -312.19 -93.95 -29.19
18798.88 18798.88 0.00 0.00 0.00
21068.45 21068.45
30 1 0.67 -1.03 -257.59 -148.94 -25.19
15213.03 15213.03 0.00 0.00 0.00
17542.96 17542.96
42 1 0.38 -0.06 -211.95 -194.66 -20.36
13792.44 13792.44 0.00 0.00 0.00
15028.62 15028.62


----------------
VONT VONB SX SY SXY
TRESCAT TRESCAB
54 1 0.12 0.39 -176.20 -230.35 -15.40
14020.85 14020.85 0.00 0.00 0.00
15628.28 15628.28
66 1 -0.02 0.49 -150.19 -256.25 -10.66
14918.57 14918.57 0.00 0.00 0.00
17154.23 17154.23
78 1 -0.09 0.36 -133.36 -273.00 -6.23
15779.24 15779.24 0.00 0.00 0.00
18218.24 18218.24
90 1 -0.13 0.13 -125.11 -281.19 -2.05
16269.07 16269.07 0.00 0.00 0.00
18747.84 18747.84
102 1 -0.13 -0.13 -125.11 -281.19 2.05
16269.07 16269.07 0.00 0.00 0.00
18747.84 18747.84
114 1 -0.09 -0.36 -133.36 -273.00 6.23
15779.24 15779.24 0.00 0.00 0.00
18218.24 18218.24
126 1 -0.02 -0.49 -150.19 -256.25 10.66
14918.57 14918.57 0.00 0.00 0.00
17154.23 17154.23
138 1 0.12 -0.39 -176.20 -230.35 15.40
14020.85 14020.85 0.00 0.00 0.00
15628.28 15628.28
200 — STAAD.Pro

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VONT VONB SX SY SXY
TRESCAT TRESCAB
150 1 0.38 0.06 -211.95 -194.66 20.36
13792.44 13792.44 0.00 0.00 0.00
15028.62 15028.62
162 1 0.67 1.03 -257.59 -148.94 25.19
15213.03 15213.03 0.00 0.00 0.00
17542.96 17542.96
174 1 0.74 2.75 -312.19 -93.95 29.19
18798.88 18798.88 0.00 0.00 0.00
21068.45 21068.45
BOTT: SMAX= 21068.45 SMIN= 6007.83 TMAX= 7530.31 ANGLE= -7.5
186 1 0.34 4.36 -373.27 -32.17 31.51
24160.11 24160.11 0.00 0.00 0.00
25076.87 25076.87
BOTT: SMAX= 25076.87 SMIN= 1951.93 TMAX= 11562.47 ANGLE= -5.2
**** MAXIMUM STRESSES AMONG SELECTED PLATES AND CASES ****
MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL SHEAR VONMISES TRESCA
STRESS STRESS STRESS STRESS STRESS
2.593996E+04 -2.593996E+04 1.243272E+04 2.541974E+04 2.593996E+04
PLATE NO. 97 97 97 97 97
CASE NO. 1 1 1 1 1
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27. FINI


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01/24/2001 0x9b40 00073728 LoadGen.dll
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Notes
206 — STAAD.Pro
21 Deflection Calculation Through Pushover Analysis
Purpose
Reference
Hand calculation.
Problem
Figure 21-1: Cantilever member model
A transverse load P is applied to a cantilever member and increased until the member fails.
Geometry & Loading

Member length = 24 inch
Member Properties
Section = Wide flange W16X77
Material = Steel
Expected yield strength = 36 ksi

Figure 21-2: Plastic Rotation (in radians) vs. Moment (in in-kips) plot for moment hinge
Comparison
Results from STAAD.Pro
The analysis results are saved at an interval of 0.1 inch deflection of the cantilever tip.
Figure 21-3: Capacity curve (Displacement at Control Joint, inches vs. Base Shear, kips) as calculated by
STAAD.Pro
208 — STAAD.Pro
Table 21-1: Tabular form of the different points in Capacity

curve as reported by STAAD.Pro
Load Step Displacement in Base Shear kip
1 0 0.153
2 0.001 1.153
3 0.078 57.837
4 0.136 61.953
5 0.237 63.859
6 0.338 65.765
7 0.439 67.671
8 0.54 69.578
9 0.641 71.484
10 0.742 73.39
11 0.843 75.296
12 0.945 77.202
13 1.045 79.096
14 1.057 79.32
15 1.057 21.462
Results from hand calculation
At Load Step 3
Equation of elastic deflection at cantilever tip
δ = PL3/3EI +PL/GAv
z
P = 57.837 kip, l = 24 in, E = 29000 ksi, I = 138.0 in4, G = 11154 ksi, Av = 10.4323 in2
Thus elastic deformation
δ = [57.837 x 243 / (3 x 29000 x 138)] + [57.837 x 24 / (11154 x 10.4323)] = 0.066 +

z elastic
0.012 = 0.078 inch
At Load Step 14
Equation of elastic deflection at cantilever tip
δ = PL3/3EI +PL/GAv
z
P = 79.32 kip, l = 24 inch, E = 29000 ksi, I = 138.0 inP4, G = 11154 ksi, Av = 10.4323 in2

Thus elastic deformation at cantilever tip
δ = [79.32 x 243 / (3 x 29000 x 138)] + [79.32 x 24 / (11154 x 10.4323)] = 0.091 +

z elastic
0.016 = 0.107 inch
Plastic rotation = 0.04 radian.

Since STAAD.Pro assumes small displacements (sinθ = θ), plastic deformation at cantilever tip
δ = l x θ = 24 x 0.04 = 0.96 inch

z plastic
Total deflection = δ +δ = 0.107 + 0.96 = 1.067 inch
z elastic z plastic
Comparison
Table 21-2: Comparison of results for verification problem no. 21
Deflection (free end) in
Load Force P (free Percent
Step end) kips STAAD.Pro Hand Difference
Advanced Solver Calculation
3 57.837 0.078 0.078 0%
14 79.32 1.057 1.067 0.94%
Note: The deflection results from STAAD shown in the above table were obtained in the post-
processing mode – Pushover-Node Results page.
Pushover analysis can be done through the Advanced Analysis Engine only.
Input File
STAAD SPACE
START JOB INFORMATION
ENGINEER DATE 20-Jul-07
END JOB INFORMATION
INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT INCHES KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 0 24 0;
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2;
DEFINE MATERIAL START
ISOTROPIC STEEL
E 29000
POISSON 0.3
210 — STAAD.Pro
DENSITY 0.000283
ALPHA 6.5e-006
DAMP 0.03
END DEFINE MATERIAL
MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
1 TABLE ST W16X77
CONSTANTS
MATERIAL STEEL ALL
SUPPORTS
1 FIXED
DEFINE PUSHOVER DATA
FRAME 2
FYE 36.000000 ALL
HINGE PROPERTY MOMENT
TYPE 1
A 0 0 B 1 1 C 11.0 1.30 D 11.0 0.32 E 15.0 0.32 YM 1480 YR 0.004
IO 2.0 LS 7.0 CP 10.5
HINGE TYPE 1 MEMBER 1
GNONL 1
DISP Z 2.0 JOINT 2
LOADING PATTERN 1
LDSTEP 1
SPECTRUM PARAMETERS
DAMPING 2.0000
SC 4
SS 1.1
S1 1.6
SAVE LOADSTEP RESULT DISP 0.1
END PUSHOVER DATA
LOAD 1 LOADTYPE Gravity
SELFWEIGHT Z 1
LOAD 2 LOADTYPE Push
JOINT LOAD
2 FZ 1
PERFORM PUSHOVER ANALYSIS

FINISH
STAAD Output
PAGE NO. 1
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* Date= JAN 25, 2013 *
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1. STAAD SPACE
2. START JOB INFORMATION
3. ENGINEER DATE 20-JUL-07
4. END JOB INFORMATION
5. INPUT WIDTH 79
6. UNIT INCHES KIP
8. 1 0 0 0; 2 0 24 0
9. MEMBER INCIDENCES
10. 1 1 2
11. DEFINE MATERIAL START
12. ISOTROPIC STEEL
13. E 29000
14. POISSON 0.3
15. DENSITY 0.000283
16. ALPHA 6.5E-006
17. DAMP 0.03
18. END DEFINE MATERIAL
19. MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
20. 1 TABLE ST W16X77
21. CONSTANTS
22. MATERIAL STEEL ALL
23. SUPPORTS
24. 1 FIXED
25. DEFINE PUSHOVER DATA
26. FRAME 2
27. FYE 36.000000 ALL
28. HINGE PROPERTY MOMENT
29. TYPE 1
30. A 0 0 B 1 1 C 11.0 1.30 D 11.0 0.32 E 15.0 0.32 YM 1480 YR 0.004
31. IO 2.0 LS 7.0 CP 10.5
32. HINGE TYPE 1 MEMBER 1
33. GNONL 1
34. DISP Z 2.0 JOINT 2
35. LOADING PATTERN 1
36. LDSTEP 1
37. SPECTRUM PARAMETERS
38. DAMPING 2.0000
212 — STAAD.Pro
STAAD SPACE -- PAGE NO. 2

39. SC 4
40. SS 1.1
41. S1 1.6
42. SAVE LOADSTEP RESULT DISP 0.1
43. END PUSHOVER DATA
44. LOAD 1 LOADTYPE GRAVITY
45. SELFWEIGHT Z 1
46. LOAD 2 LOADTYPE PUSH
47. JOINT LOAD
48. 2 FZ 1
49. PERFORM PUSHOVER ANALYSIS
-----------------------------------


1 306.356 0.00326
MODAL WEIGHT (MODAL MASS TIMES g) IN KIP GENERALIZED
MODE X Y Z WEIGHT
1 5.821397E-63 2.398385E-61 7.674960E-02 7.674960E-02
--------------------------------------
1 0.00 0.00100.00 0.000 0.000 100.000
***WARNING : COLUMN NO. 1 HAS FAILED IN DEFORMATION-CONTROLLED ACTION.
*** WARNING : STRUCTURE HAS REACHED AN UNSTABLE STATE WHERE
A VERY SMALL INCREASE IN PUSH LOAD IS CAUSING LARGE DISPLACEMENT.
50. FINISH
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Notes
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22 Fixed – Fixed Beam Excited by Harmonic Distributed Load
Objective
To calculate the deflections at two points along the beam at steady-state condition.
Reference
1. Blevins, R. D., Formulas for natural Frequency and Mode Shape, Van Nostrand Reinhold,
1979, pp. 108, 455-486.
2. Warburton, G. B., The Dynamical Behavior of Structures, Pergamon Press, 1964, pp. 10-15, 85,
86.
Problem
Determine the steady-state displacements of the quarter and mid-span points of a fixed-fixed beam
subjected to a parabolically varying distributed load operating at a 7.5 Hz frequency.
Figure 22-1: Beam with harmonic distributed load
Figure 22-2: Model: divide span 20@10.0”

Given
E = 10.0x106 psi
L = 200 inches
I = 2/3 in4
A = 2 in2
Po = 0.1 lbf/in3
g = 386.4 in/sec2
The DYNRE2 run utilizes all 19 modes calculated by STAAD (Steady State analysis) for which a
value of 1.0(10)-10 times critical damping is assigned. A single forcing frequency equal to 7.5 Hz is
specified for the distributed load. This load is distributed to the nodes by calculating the total
integrated load for each beam and lumping one-half of this force to the respective i and j nodes.
Fi = F j = ∫ x j
x P (x )
i 2
dx =
1
2
x 4
∫ x ji
l2 (xl − x ) d x
2
xj
x2 2x 3 x j2 − x i2 x j3 − x i3
Fi = F j = − 2
= −
l 3l 200 60, 000
xi
The theoretical solution for this example is taken from:
1. Blevins, R. D., “Formulas for natural Frequency and Mode Shape,” Van Nostrand Reinhold,
1979, pp 108, 455-486.
2. Warburton, G. B., “The Dynamical Behavior of Structures,” Pergamon Press, 1964, pp. 10-15,
85, 86.
The natural frequencies of the system are calculated using the equations from reference 1 page 108
and reference 2 page 85.
2
λ1 EI
fi = 2
2π m
Where:
m = ρA/g
fi =
λi
2 6
1.0(10) 2 / 3( )
2 0.10(2.0 / 386.4)
2π (200)
fi = 4.5156271*10-1 λi2
λ satisfies the characteristic equation:
i
cosλ coshλ - 1 = 0
Table 22-1: Calculated natural frequency for each mode
i λ ω f
i i i
1 4.730041 63.47865 10.10294
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i λ ω f
i i i
2 7.853205 174.9814 27.84915
3 10.99561 343.0334 54.59546
4 14.13717 567.0517 90.24907
5 17.27876 847.0773 134.8165
6 20.42035 1183.108 188.2975
7 23.56194 1575.144 250.6919
8 26.70354 2023.185 321.9998
The mode shapes are:

λ ix λ ix λ ix λ ix
ϕ i = cosh − cos (
− σ i sinh − sin )
Where:
coshλ i − cosλ i
σi =
sinhλ i − sinλ i
The response of mode i to a harmonic force:

∫ l ϕ i(x )P (x ) d x sin(ωt − ψ i)
ηi = 2
−
ωi2 ∫ {ϕ i(x )} m d x 
2
ω2  cω 2
1 − 2  +
 ω i 
k ( )
Where ψ is the response phase lag relative to the applied force and c is the damping.
i
Since c = 0.0, ψ = 0.0
i
Upon substitution and rearranging terms:
4P o  2  
∫l xl − x ϕ ix  d x
l2    
ηi = ρA 
sin ωt
2 2
ω − ω  ∫ l{ϕ i(x )} d x
2
g  i 
From reference 1, page 466, case c and page 467, case 29:
8P 0   8(−l ) P 0  
i
4Po 4Po
∫ l xϕ i(x) d x − ∫ l x 2ϕ i(x) d x = 1 + (−i )i − (−i )iσ iβ il − 2 − σ i β i l 
l2 l2 βi2l   βi2l  
Since the load is symmetric, this expression is zero for I = 2, 4, 6 …;
Therefore, i = 1,3,5……, and: (-1)i = -1
And from the reference, βi = λi/l
So:
16Pol
∫ l ϕ i(x)P (x) d x = 2
λi
From Reference 1, page 457 case 5:

2
∫ l{ϕ i(x)} d x = 1

Therefore:
ω = 7.5(2π) = 47.1239 radians/sec
16Po 16(−1.0)sin ωt 30, 912 ⋅ sin ωt
ηi = sin ωt = =
(
mλ i2 ωi2 − ω 2 ) 0.10(2)
386.4
λ (
2 2
i ωi − 2, 220.661 ) (
λ i2 ωi2 − 2, 220.661)
Table 22-2: Mode shapes
i λ ω η (t) σ φ(1/4) φ(1/2)
i i i i
1 4.73004- 63.4786- −7.63815(10)−1sin ωt 0.9825022 0.8631319 1.5881463
1 5
3 10.99561 343.033- −2.21457(10)−3sin ωt 0.999966- 1.3708047 -

4 4 1.405998-
4
5 17.27876 847.077- −1.44744(10)−4sin ωt 0.999999- - 1.4145675

3 9 0.527889-
7
7 23.5619- 1575.144 −2.24623(10)−5sin ωt 1.0000000 - -

4 1.3037973 1.4141982
y x, t = ∑ i = 1, 3, 5, 7 η i(t )ϕ i(x)
( )
Table 22-3: Steady state displacements for 1/4 and 1/2 points (nodes 6 and 11,
respectively)
i φ(¼)η (t) φ(1/2)η (t)
i i
1 -0.6592727 -1.2130493
3 -0.0030357 0.0031137
5 0.0000764 -0.0002048
7 0.0000293 -0.0000318
Summation -0.6622028 -1.2101086
Comparison
Table 22-4: Comparison of steady-state displacements of the quarter (Node 6)
and mid-span points (Node 11) for verification problem no. 22
STAAD
Location Theory
Advanced Solver
Node 6 (X = 50 inches) 0.66220 0.65964
Node 11 (X = 100 inches) 1.21011 1.20545
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Input File
STAAD SPACE
START JOB INFORMATION
ENGINEER DATE 29-Mar-06
END JOB INFORMATION
* FIXED BEAM SUBJECTED TO A HARMONIC LOAD WITH A PARABOLIC DISTRIBUTION X
* NUMBER OF NODES 21 X
* HIGH NODE NUMBER 21 X
* NODES FULLY RESTRAINED 2 X
* NUMBER OF BEAM ELEMENTS 20 X
* NUMBER OF EIGENVECTORS 19
SET SHEAR
UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 10 0 0; 3 20 0 0; 4 30 0 0; 5 40 0 0; 6 50 0 0; 7 60 0 0;
8 70 0 0; 9 80 0 0; 10 90 0 0; 11 100 0 0; 12 110 0 0; 13 120 0 0;
14 130 0 0; 15 140 0 0; 16 150 0 0; 17 160 0 0; 18 170 0 0; 19 180 0 0;
20 190 0 0; 21 200 0 0;
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4; 4 4 5; 5 5 6; 6 6 7; 7 7 8; 8 8 9; 9 9 10;
10 10 11; 11 11 12; 12 12 13; 13 13 14; 14 14 15; 15 15 16; 16 16 17;
17 17 18; 18 18 19; 19 19 20; 20 20 21;
MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
1 TO 20 PRIS AX 2 AY 0 AZ 0 IX 0.001 IY 0.666667 IZ 0.166667
SUPPORTS
2 TO 20 FIXED BUT FY MZ
1 21 FIXED
DEFINE MATERIAL START
ISOTROPIC MATERIAL1
E 1e+007
POISSON 0.3
DENSITY 0.0999194
END DEFINE MATERIAL
CONSTANTS

BETA 90 ALL
MATERIAL MATERIAL1 MEMB 1 TO 20
CUT OFF FREQUENCY 500
LOAD 1
SELFWEIGHT X 1
SELFWEIGHT Y 1
SELFWEIGHT Z 1
MODAL CALCULATION REQUESTED
PERFORM STEADY STATE ANALYSIS
BEGIN STEADY FORCE
STEADY FORCE FREQ 7.5 DAMP 1e-010
JOINT LOAD
2 FY 1.8666
3 FY 3.5666
4 FY 5.0666
5 FY 6.3666
6 FY 7.4666
7 FY 8.3666
8 FY 9.0666
9 FY 9.5666
10 FY 9.8666
11 FY 9.9666
12 FY 9.8666
13 FY 9.5666
14 FY 9.0666
15 FY 8.3666
16 FY 7.4666
17 FY 6.3666
18 FY 5.0666
19 FY 3.5666
20 FY 1.8666
END
PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 6 11
FINISH
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1. STAAD SPACE
2. START JOB INFORMATION
3. ENGINEER DATE 29-MAR-06
4. END JOB INFORMATION
5. * FIXED BEAM SUBJECTED TO A HARMONIC LOAD WITH A PARABOLIC DISTRIBUTION X
6. * NUMBER OF NODES 21 X
7. * HIGH NODE NUMBER 21 X
8. * NODES FULLY RESTRAINED 2 X
9. * NUMBER OF BEAM ELEMENTS 20 X
10. * NUMBER OF EIGENVECTORS 19
11. SET SHEAR
12. UNIT INCHES POUND
14. 1 0 0 0; 2 10 0 0; 3 20 0 0; 4 30 0 0; 5 40 0 0; 6 50 0 0; 7 60 0 0
15. 8 70 0 0; 9 80 0 0; 10 90 0 0; 11 100 0 0; 12 110 0 0; 13 120 0 0
16. 14 130 0 0; 15 140 0 0; 16 150 0 0; 17 160 0 0; 18 170 0 0; 19 180 0 0
17. 20 190 0 0; 21 200 0 0
18. MEMBER INCIDENCES
19. 1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4; 4 4 5; 5 5 6; 6 6 7; 7 7 8; 8 8 9; 9 9 10
20. 10 10 11; 11 11 12; 12 12 13; 13 13 14; 14 14 15; 15 15 16; 16 16 17
21. 17 17 18; 18 18 19; 19 19 20; 20 20 21
22. MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
23. 1 TO 20 PRIS AX 2 AY 0 AZ 0 IX 0.001 IY 0.666667 IZ 0.166667
24. SUPPORTS
25. 2 TO 20 FIXED BUT FY MZ
26. 1 21 FIXED
27. DEFINE MATERIAL START
28. ISOTROPIC MATERIAL1
29. E 1E+007
30. POISSON 0.3
31. DENSITY 0.0999194
32. END DEFINE MATERIAL
33. CONSTANTS
34. BETA 90 ALL
35. MATERIAL MATERIAL1 MEMB 1 TO 20
37. CUT OFF FREQUENCY 500
38. LOAD 1


39. SELFWEIGHT X 1
40. SELFWEIGHT Y 1
41. SELFWEIGHT Z 1
42. MODAL CALCULATION REQUESTED
43. PERFORM STEADY STATE ANALYSIS
-----------------------------------
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1 10.103 0.09898
2 27.849 0.03591
3 54.591 0.01832
4 90.230 0.01108
5 134.747 0.00742
6 188.093 0.00532
7 250.166 0.00400
MODE X Y Z WEIGHT
1 0.000000E+00 2.759074E+01 0.000000E+00 1.584634E+01
2 0.000000E+00 5.211133E-28 0.000000E+00 1.763389E+01
3 0.000000E+00 5.287477E+00 0.000000E+00 1.757978E+01
4 0.000000E+00 8.411011E-30 0.000000E+00 1.788088E+01
5 0.000000E+00 2.138447E+00 0.000000E+00 1.901368E+01
6 0.000000E+00 1.991622E-30 0.000000E+00 1.837854E+01
7 0.000000E+00 1.145139E+00 0.000000E+00 1.756698E+01
--------------------------------------
1 0.00 72.67 0.00 0.000 72.666 0.000
2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 72.666 0.000
3 0.00 13.93 0.00 0.000 86.591 0.000
4 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 86.591 0.000
5 0.00 5.63 0.00 0.000 92.223 0.000
6 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 92.223 0.000
7 0.00 3.02 0.00 0.000 95.239 0.000
44. BEGIN STEADY FORCE
45. STEADY FORCE FREQ 7.5 DAMP 1E-010
46. JOINT LOAD


47. 2 FY 1.8666
48. 3 FY 3.5666
49. 4 FY 5.0666
50. 5 FY 6.3666
51. 6 FY 7.4666
52. 7 FY 8.3666
53. 8 FY 9.0666
54. 9 FY 9.5666
55. 10 FY 9.8666
56. 11 FY 9.9666
57. 12 FY 9.8666
58. 13 FY 9.5666
59. 14 FY 9.0666
60. 15 FY 8.3666
61. 16 FY 7.4666
62. 17 FY 6.3666
63. 18 FY 5.0666
64. 19 FY 3.5666
65. 20 FY 1.8666
66. END
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7 MODES (EIGENVECTORS) HAVE BEEN SELECTED.
MODE NATURAL FREQUENCY GENERALIZED WEIGHT DAMPING DAMPED FREQUENCY
NO. (HZ) (RAD/SEC) (WEIGHT) (MASS) COEFFICIENT (HZ)
1 1.010292E+01 6.347852E+01 1.584634E+01 4.104327E-02 1.000000E-10 1.010292E+01
2 2.784865E+01 1.749782E+02 1.763389E+01 4.567317E-02 1.000000E-10 2.784865E+01
3 5.459144E+01 3.430081E+02 1.757978E+01 4.553302E-02 1.000000E-10 5.459144E+01
4 9.022966E+01 5.669297E+02 1.788088E+01 4.631289E-02 1.000000E-10 9.022966E+01
5 1.347470E+02 8.466406E+02 1.901368E+01 4.924693E-02 1.000000E-10 1.347470E+02
6 1.880927E+02 1.181821E+03 1.837854E+01 4.760188E-02 1.000000E-10 1.880927E+02
7 2.501660E+02 1.571840E+03 1.756698E+01 4.549988E-02 1.000000E-10 2.501660E+02
PARTICIPATION FACTORS FOR EACH MODE
MODE NO. X Y Z MX MY MZ
1 0.000000E+00 0.218577E+04 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00
2 0.000000E+00 0.781939E-11 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00
3 0.000000E+00 0.382113E+03 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00
4 0.000000E+00 -0.153455E-11 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00
5 0.000000E+00 0.148269E+03 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00
6 0.000000E+00 -0.357590E-12 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00
7 0.000000E+00 0.829074E+02 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00
67. PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 6 11
JOINT DISPLACE LIST 6


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6 1 0.00000 0.65963 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.01831
11 1 0.00000 1.20545 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
68. FINISH
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Lists of Tables and Figures
Tables
Table 1-1: Comparison of Support Reaction, in kips, for verification problem no. 1 1
Table 2-1: Comparison of period, in sec., for verification problem no. 2 9
Table 3-1: Comparison of max. defl. and max. moment for verification problem no. 3 18
Table 4-1: Comparison of reaction, in kips, for verification problem no. 4 27
Table 5-1: Comparison of stress (σ), psi, and Deflection (δ), in. for verification model no. 5 35
Table 6-1: Comparison of moment, in kip-ft, for verification problem no. 6 44
Table 7-1: Comparison of deflection (δ) for verification problem no. 7 52
Table 8-1: Comparison of max. moment, in kip-ft, for verification model no. 8 59
Table 9-1: Comparison of max. moment, in kip-ft, for verification problem no. 9 68
Table 10-1: Comparison of max. Force, F, and max. Moments,M, for verification problem
no. 10 75
Table 11-1: Comparison of stress (σ) for verification model #11 86
Table 12-1: Comparison of stress (σ) and Deflection (δ) for verification problem 12 93
Table 13-1: Comparison of governing ratios for the member checks in verification problem
no. 13 103
Table 14-1: Comparison of concrete designs for verifcation problem no. 14 120
Table 15-1: Comparison of frequency values for verification problem no. 15 131
Table 16-1: Values of λ2ij 141
Table 16-2: Comparison of frequency values, Hz, for verification problem no. 16 141
Table 17-1: Values of λ2ij 153
Table 17-2: Comparison of frequency values, Hz, for verificatoin problem no. 17 153
Table 18-1: Comparison of natural frequency values (cycles per second) for verification
problem no. 18 164
Table 19-1: Comparison of max. moment in beam 5 for verification problem no. 19 179
Table 20-1: Comparison of deflections along X = 6, in inches, for verification problem no.
20 190
Table 20-2: Comparison of deflections along Y = 1, in inches, for verification problem no.
20 191
Table 20-3: Comparison of bending moments along Y = 0.5, in in-lbs/in, for verification
problem no. 20 192
Table 20-4: Comparison of bending moments along X = 5.5, in in-lbs/in, for verification
problem no. 20 193

Table 21-1: Tabular form of the different points in Capacity curve as reported by
STAAD.Pro 209
Table 21-2: Comparison of results for verification problem no. 21 210
Table 22-1: Calculated natural frequency for each mode 220
Table 22-2: Mode shapes 222
Table 22-3: Steady state displacements for 1/4 and 1/2 points (nodes 6 and 11,
respectively) 222
Table 22-4: Comparison of steady-state displacements of the quarter (Node 6) and mid-
span points (Node 11) for verification problem no. 22 222
Figures
Figure 1-1: Plane truss 1

Figure 2-1: Beam supported on springs 9
Figure 3-1: Finite element mesh of cantilevered plate. 17
Figure 4-1: Cantilever model 27
Figure 5-1: Locomotive axle model 35
Figure 6-1: 1x1 bay plane frame 43
Figure 7-1: Plane truss model 51
Figure 8-1: Unequal leg bay model 59
Figure 9-1: Two story frame model 67
Figure 10-1: Space frame model 75
Figure 11-1: Model of a rigid wire suspended by wires 85
Figure 12-1: Model of two member truss 93
Figure 13-1: Steel braced frame frame 103
Figure 14-1: Concrete moment frame 119
Figure 15-1: Simple beam diagram 129
Figure 15-2: Finite element model 129
Figure 16-1: Diagram of circular plate 139
Figure 16-2: Finite model for half circular plate 140
Figure 17-1: Simply supported, rectangular plate 151
Figure 17-2: Model: finite element meshed 152
Figure 18-1: Frame model 163
Figure 19-1: Simple span beam 177
Figure 19-2: Finite element model 178
Figure 20-1: Rectangular plate model 189
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Figure 21-1: Cantilever member model 207
Figure 21-2: Plastic Rotation (in radians) vs. Moment (in in-kips) plot for moment hinge 208
Figure 21-3: Capacity curve (Displacement at Control Joint, inches vs. Base Shear, kips) as
calculated by STAAD.Pro 208
Figure 22-1: Beam with harmonic distributed load 219
Figure 22-2: Model: divide span 20@10.0” 219

Notes
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1 Plane Truss: Support Reactions Due to a Joint Load 1

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R 8.77 8.77 8.77

* THEREFORE IF P=10, REACTION = 8.77

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Period, sec 0.533 0.533 0.533

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δ (mm) 18.51 18.20 18.20

M (KN·m) 22.50 22.50 22.50

32. PERFORM ANALYSIS

FINITE ELEMENT VERIFICATION -- PAGE NO. 2

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FINITE ELEMENT VERIFICATION -- PAGE NO. 4

FINITE ELEMENT VERIFICATION -- PAGE NO. 5

FINITE ELEMENT VERIFICATION -- PAGE NO. 6

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R 1.5 1.5 1.5

SOLVER USED IS THE IN-CORE ADVANCED SOLVER

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σ 3575.* 3575. 3575.

δ 0.01040 0.01037 0.01037

* The value is recalculated.

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M 44.40 44.44 44.44

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Truss width = 4 spaces at 15 ft = 60 ft

A = 1 in2, A = 2 in2, A =1.5 in2,

δ (in.) 2.63 2.63 2.63

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M 69.40 69.44 69.44

NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0

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