Staad-Pro

Index
Chapter 1:
a. Structural engineering concepts
b. Classification of structures
c. Overview of structural analysis and design
d. Staad-pro history
Chapter 2:
a. Staad-pro - graphical user interface
b. Configure the software
c. Model generation using co-ordinate system method and
working it out in the software
d. Examples for the above topics
Chapter 3:
a. Model generation
b. Using linear grid method
c. Irregular grid method
d. Geometry tool bar
e. Selection tool bar
f. Example for the above topics
Chapter 4:
1. Advanced modelling method
a. Translational repeat
b. mirror
c. circular repeat
d. radial grid
e. example for the above

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Chapter 5:
a. Modelling plates
b. Understanding global axis and local axis
Chapter 6:
a. Run structure wizard method
b. Import from AutoCAD
c. Example for the above
Chapter 7:
a. Defining material constants
b. Member properties
c. Different methods of assigning
d. Creating groups (ctrl G)
e. Select menu bar
Chapter 8:
a. Creating Beta angle and assigning
b. Under specification
1. Offset
c. View menu bar
 Options set structures colors
Chapter 9:
Supports – discuss
a. Types of supports
b. Six degrees of freedom
c. Create supports
d. Assign supports
e. Understand rotate tool bar

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Chapter 10:
Loads /loads combination and analysis
a. Types of loads acting on a structure
b. Discuss code for loads
 IS 875
a) Part 1
b) Part 2
c) Part 3
d) Part 4
e) Part 5
c. Define member loads and loads combinations
 UDL
 Examples for the above
d. Types of analysis
e. Method of analysis in Staad-pro stiffness matrix method
f. Perform analysis command
g. Interpret results in post processing mode
Chapter 11:
UVL loads
a. Concentrated loads
b. Trapezoidal loads
c. Linearly varying loads, analysis
Chapter 12:
a. Plate loads, analysis
b. Understanding and interpret the results in post processing
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Chapter 13:
a. Floor loads
b. Area loads
c. Understanding structure tool bar
Chapter 14:
 Working on a full plan by assigning all the above created loads, on
a residential building.
Chapter 15:
a. Definitions
b. Wind loads definition
c. Wind loads
Chapter 16:
a. Seismic loads
b. Explain with an example
Chapter 17:
a. Modelling truss, supports
b. geometry menuinsert node
c. Section data base
d. Nodal loads
e. Perform analysis
f. Interpret the results
Chapter 18:
a. Concrete design from modelling mode
b. Define parameters
c. Commands
d. Analyze

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e. Interpret the design results

Chapter 19:
RC designer complete
Chapter 20:
 Steel design complete
Chapter 21:
a. Water tank modelling using plates without FEM
b. Assign hydrostatic loads
c. Perform analysis
d. Interpret the results in post processing mode
Chapter 22:
a. Water tank modelling using FEM, generate surface mesh
b. Assign hydrostatic loads
c. Compare results of between using FEM and without FEM
Chapter 23:
a. Modelling transmission tower line
b. Assign property
c. Assign loads
d. Analyze
Chapter 24:
a. Bridge modelling
b. Assign loads in bridge deck mode as per IRC

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Chapter 25:
Shear wall
a. Discuss about shear wall
b. Shear wall modelling using surface creation
c. Assign surface thickness, assign seismic loads
d. Design
Chapter 26:
Staad foundation footings
a. Types of footings
b. Import to Staad foundation
c. Design isolated footing
Chapter 27:
a. Combined footings
b. Mat footings
Chapter 28:
 Pile footings
Chapter 29:
 Report generation

About Staad.Pro

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STAAD or (STAAD.Pro) is a structural analysis and design computer program originally developed in 1980
by Research Engineers International in California.

In late 2005, Research Engineer International was bought by Bentley Systems, Incorporated. The
commercial version STAAD.Pro is one of the most widely used structural analysis and design software’s.
It supports several steel, concrete and timber design codes.

Structural Engineering

Structural engineering is a field of engineering dealing with the analysis and design of structures that
support or resist loads.

Structural engineering is usually considered a specialty within civil engineering, but it can also be studied
in its own right.

Structural engineers are most commonly involved in the design of buildings and large nonbuilding
structures but they can also be involved in the design of machinery, medical equipment, vehicles or any
item where structural integrity affects the item's function or safety.

Structural Elements

Any structure is essentially made up of only a small number of different types of elements:

 Columns

 Beams

 Trusses

 Plates

Columns

Column or pillar in structural engineering is a structural element that transmits, through compression,
the weight of the structure above to other structural elements below. In other words a column is a
compression member.

The design of a column must check the axial capacity of the element.

Different types of columns

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Beams

A beam is an element in which the applied loads are usually normal to the main axis of the element.
Beams and columns are called line elements and are often represented by simple lines in structural
modeling.

 cantilevered (supported at one end only with a fixed connection)

 simply supported (supported vertically at each end)

 continuous (supported by three or more supports)

Trusses

A truss is a structure comprising one or more triangular units constructed with straight members whose
ends are connected at joints referred to as nodes.

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A planar truss is one where all the members and nodes lie within a two dimensional plane e.g. cycle,
while a space truss has members and nodes extending into three dimensions.

Plates

Plates carry bending in two directions. A concrete flat slab is an example of a plate.

Types of Beams
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 Simply Supported BeamorPinned Beam

 Fixed Support Beam
 Cantilever Beam

Types of Supports

 Fixed Support
 Pinned Support

Types of Loads

 Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL)

 Partially UDL
 Point Load Concentrated
 LoadConcentrated Moment
 Twisting Moment

Chapter-2

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a. Staad-pro - graphical user interface

b. Configure the software
c. Model generation using co-ordinate system method and
working it out in the software
d. Examples for the above topics
How to open the staad pro software:
Go to start --- select staad.pro v8i

Staad.pro dialog box appears.

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Click on new project.

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In New dialog box select plane

 Give the file name..
 Select the save location.
 Select the length units and select the force units as shown in
figure.
 Then click on next…

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Click on add beam and then finish.

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Menus and toolbars

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Model generation using co-ordinate system methods and working it

out in the software.
In Staad.Pro we have 4 methods:
1. co-ordinate or Geometry method.
2. Snap or Grid method
3. Copy and paste method
4. Staad Editor method
1.co-ordinate or Geometry method procedure
Go to start --- select staad.pro v8i
Staad.pro dialog box appears.
Click on new project.
In New dialog box select plane
 Give the file name.
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 Select the save location.

 Select the length units and select the force units as shown in
figure.
 Then click on next…
Click on add beam and then finish.
Close snap node/Beam dialog box

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Assign supports:
Click on general then support
Whole structure dialog box appears
Click on create

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Select any support Example: fixed support

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Click on add
Select the created support
Select the nodes on screen
Click on Assig to selected Nodes
Click on Assign.

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Assign property:
 Select ‘General’ tab from LHS and then ‘Property’

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 Click on the ‘Define’ button in the ‘Properties - Whole Structure’ dialog box in the R.H.S and
another dialog box appears.

 Under Property, select Rectangle and specify ‘YD’ as 0.3 and ‘ZD’ as 0.28m

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 Click on Add and then Close

 Select the property created in the R.H.S and select the beam with the beam cursor .

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 Under ‘Assignment Method’, select ‘Assign to Selected Beams ‘and click on Assign and then
‘Yes’.

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 To check whether property has been applied, right click and select ‘3d Rendering’ from the drop
down menu.

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Assigning Loads
 Select ‘Load & Definition’ and a dialog box - ‘Loads & Definition appears.

 Select load case details and then add

 Load cases dialog box appears and then specify title then add and close.

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 Creates title as shown in below figure.

 Select loads and then select add

 Load items dialog box appears
 Select member load uniform force
 Give w1 = -3 KN/m; Direction Gy, click on add and close

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 Select created load and select the beam on screen drawn.

 Then Under ‘Assignment Method’, select ‘Assign to Selected Beams’ andclick on ‘Assign’.

 Click on Yes.

Analysis and print:

 Select ‘Analysisand print’ tab in L.H.S

 Analysis /Print command dialog box appears

 Click on perform analysis tab

 select ‘All’ and click on ‘Ok’.

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Then select post print in LHS

Click on define commands

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Another Analysis/print command dialog box appears

And click on add and then close as shown in the below figure.

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 In the menu bar, click on ‘Analysis’ and then ‘Run Analysis’ (Ctrl+F5)

 After analyzing, a ‘STAAD Analysis and Design’ report is generated.

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 Check if there are any errors or warnings.

 Select either ‘View Output File’

 Click on done

 Select post processing and then apply then ok as shown in below figure.

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 Select beam and then select graphs

 3 dialog boxes appear
o Bending moments
o Shear force in x direction
o Shear force in y direction

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 Select animation then diagrams dialog box appears

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 Select animation and then deflection

 Then apply and ok
 Select fy in result tool bar you get below results.

2.Snap node and beam method

Another method in coordinate systems

Three different grids available on Staad pro

1. Linear grid
2. Radial grid
3. Irregular grid

If you open Staad-pro file automatically grids appears on the screen

1. Default linear grid is created

By using cursor, you can create beams with required distances

Note: in case cursor point disappears on screen, select snap node/beam option in R.H.S

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2.Radial Grid:

Select create option in R.H.S

One dialog box appears on screen

Select radial option from drop down menu

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Specify name
Modify grid settings which are available radial grid dialog box
Specify radius of a radial grid
Specify Number of bays
Select plane (x-y front view, x-z top view, y-z right view)
Click on ok.

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3 copy and paste method

Create a node by using snap node/beam
Deselect the snap node/beam icon
Select the node by using node cursor in L.H.S

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Y the dist.

Crtl+c and then Crtl+v

One dialog box appears
Specify the distance in required direction
Click on ok
The again select node cursor then do the same process mention above

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For adding nodes, specify nodes connections in R.H.S (or) select add beam

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4 Staad editor method

This is a program file in Staad pro
Open new file
Select Staad editor icon from file tool bar

Specify the “joint coordinates” with capital letters below the “unit meter”
Then specify each and every point of a node by specifying numbers like 1,2,3…..
Specify “member incidences” in capital letters
Specify beam connections by using node numbering
Save the file
Close the file

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Water tanks
1. Rectangular water tank
2. Circular water tank
3. Conical water tank
1. Rectangular water tank
Simple beam- Designing

 Select ‘New Project’ under the ‘Project Tasks’ tab.

 Select ‘Space’, provide ‘File Name’, specify ‘Location’ ,

‘Length Units’ and ‘Force Units’. Click Next.

 Select ‘Add Beam’. Click Finish.

 Click on the ‘Edit’ button in the Snap Node/Beam dialog box (DIALOG BOX).

 A DIALOG BOX appears and under plane select X-Z and also specify required

spacing and click OK.

 Draw a beam of required length.

 To come out of the grid, click Esc (or) close the Snap Node/Beam

DIALOG BOX.

 The snapping of the cursor is controlled by the Snap Node/Beam

button in the R.H.S.

Assigning Property

 Select ‘General’ tab and then ‘Property’

 Click on the ‘Define’ button in the ‘Properties - Whole

Structure’ DIALOG BOX in the R.H.S and a DIALOG BOX appears

 Under Property, select Rectangle and specify ‘YD’ as 0.3 and

‘ZD’ as 0.28m

 Click on Add and then Close

 Select the property created in the R.H.S and select the

beam with the beam cursor.

 Under ‘Assignment Method’, select ‘Assign to Selected

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Beams ‘ and click on Assign and then ‘Yes’.

 To check whether property has been applied, right click

and select ‘3d Rendering’ from the drop down menu.

Assigning Support

 Select the ‘Support’ tab in L.H.S and its related DIALOG BOX -

‘Support – Whole Structure’ appears in the R.H.S.

 Click on the Create button in R.H.S and select the

‘Fixed’ tab and click on Add.

 Select the created support with the node cursor.

 Select the nodes of the beam holding the Control (Ctrl) button.

 Under ‘Assignment Method’ select ‘Assign to Selected.

Nodes’ and click on Assign and then Close.

Assigning Loads

 Select ‘Load & Definition’ and a DIALOG BOX - ‘Loads & Definition’appears.

 Select load case details and then add then close

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 Specify ‘w1’ as ‘-2KN/m’ and ‘Direction’ as ‘gy’ and click on ‘Add’.

 Under ‘Assignment Method’, select ‘Assign to Selected Beams’ andclick on ‘Assign’.

Analysis

 Select ‘Analysis’ tab in L.H.S and select ‘All’ and click on ‘Ok’.

 In the menu bar, click on ‘Analysis’ and then ‘Run Analysis’ (Ctrl+F5)

 After analysing, a ‘STAAD Analysis and Design’

report is generated.

 Check if there are any errors or warnings.

 Select either ‘View Output File’ or ‘Go to Post

Processing Mode’ or ’Stay In Modelling Mode’ and

click ‘Done’.

Creating R.C.C.Frames by add beam method

 Set construction plane to x-z and draw layout of your plan with required beam lengths

 Select all the beams and click on Translational Repeat tool, a DIALOG BOX appears, specify
direction as y no of steps =5, default space =3 and select link steps option and click on ok

Assigning Property

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 Create two properties, one for beam and another for column.

 Applying property to the beams:

 Select beams parallel to x-direction

 Select beams parallel to z- direction and assign property.

 Assigning property to columns:

 Select beams parallel to y direction and assign property.

Assigning Support

Create a fixed support. Select the support set the structure to front view by clicking on view from
positive-z icon and select the nodes at the bottom of structure by taking a window and assign support.

Assigning Loads

 Create two load cases one for dead load and another for live load

 Assign dead load to the view

 Select the live load and assign it to the beams.

Analysis

 Select ‘Analysis’ tab in L.H.S and select ‘All’ and click on ‘Ok’.

 In the menu bar, click on ‘Analysis’ and then ‘Run Analysis’ (Ctrl+F5)

 After analyzing, a ‘STAAD Analysis and Design’

report is generated.

 Check if there are any errors or warnings.

 Select either ‘View Output File’ or ‘Go to Post

Processing Mode’ or ’Stay In Modeling Mode’ and

click ‘Done’.

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RESULTS

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Creating R.C.C.Frames by run structure wizard

 After creating new file select run structure wizard and a DIALOG BOX appears ,from model type
select frame models and select bay frames.

 Specify length as 12m

 Width as 12m

 Height as 15m

 Specify bay along length as 4m.

 Specify bay along width as 4m

 Along height as 4m.

 Click on transfer model button and transfer the model to Staad.Pro by specifying the co-
ordinates.

 Go to property and transfer.

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RUN STRUCTURE WIZARD (BAY FRAME)

Modeling

 Set construction plane to x-z and draw layout of your plan with required beam lengths

 Select all the beams and click on translational repeat tool, a DIALOG BOX appears ,specify
direction as y no of steps =5,default space =3 and select link steps option and click on ok

Assigning Property

 Create two properties, one for beam and another for column.

 Applying property to the beams:

 Select beams parallel to x-direction

 Select beams parallel to z- direction and assign property.

 Assigning property to columns:

 Select beams parallel to y direction and assign property.

Assigning Support

Create a fixed support. Select the support set the structure to front view by clicking on view from
positive –z icon and select the nodes at the bottom of structure by taking a window and assign support.

Assigning Loads

 Create two load cases one for dead load and another for live load

 Assign dead load to the view

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 Select the live load and assign it to the beams.

Analysis

 Select ‘Analysis’ tab in L.H.S and select ‘All’ and click on ‘Ok’.

 In the menu bar, click on ‘Analysis’ and then ‘Run Analysis’ (Ctrl+F5)

 After analyzing, a ‘STAAD Analysis and Design’

report is generated.

 Check if there are any errors or warnings.

 Select either ‘View Output File’ or ‘Go to Post

Processing Mode’ or ’Stay In Modelling Mode’ and

click ‘Done’.

ANALYSIS RESULTS

Rectangular Tanks- Modeling

 Set the grid plane to x-z.

 Draw a beam of 3m in length and 2m in width.

 Select all the beams select translational repeat tool. Specify global direction as y .

 Default spacing as 1.5m no of steps as 4

 Select link steps and click ok.

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 Set the structure to front view and select the top beams and click on fill floor grid with plates
tool

 Plates are created.

 Set the structure to front view or top view and delete the top plate with plate cursor.

Assigning Property

 Select ‘General Tab’ in L.H.S. and its related D.B appears in R.H.S.

 Click on ‘Define’ button a D.B appears. Under ‘property ‘select ‘rectangle’ and specify ‘Yd’ as 0.3
and ‘zd’ as 0.28 and click on ‘Add’.

 Assign the property to the view.

 Click on ‘Thickness’ button assigns the value of ‘Plate Element Thickness’ as 0.2

 To the plates of the tank by clicking on ‘Assign to Selected Plates’ after selecting the plates by
plates cursor.

Assigning Supports

 Create a ‘Fixed’ support.

 Set the structure to front view by clicking on ‘View from Positive z-icon’

 Select the nodes at bottom of structure by taking a window and assign the support.

Assigning Loads

 Create two load cases one for dead load and one for live load

 Assign dead load to the view and under live load click on add select plate loads and select
pressure on full plates and specify pressure as -10KN/m2and specify direction as gy and click on
add.

 Select the pressure and set the structure to front view and select the bottom plate with plate
cursor by drawing a window along the plate and apply pressure.

 Select the live load case and click on add under plate load

 Select hydrostatic click on select plates and select the side plates and click on done and

 Specify

 W1 as -5

 W2 as -1.

 Specify the direction of interpolation as y-axis and direction of pressure as local –z and click on
add

 Check the direction of pressure by setting to top view by clicking on +ve y icon

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Analysis

 Select ‘Analysis’ tab in L.H.S and select ‘All’ and click on ‘Ok’.

 In the menu bar, click on ‘Analysis’ and then ‘Run Analysis’ (Ctrl+F5)

 After analyzing, a ‘STAAD Analysis and Design’

report is generated.

 Check if there are any errors or warnings.

 Select either ‘View Output File’ or ‘Go to Post

Processing Mode’ or ’Stay In Modelling Mode’ and

click ‘Done’.

RECTANGULAR TANK

Circular Tanks- Modeling

 Set the structure to x-z and draw a beam of 2m length.

 Select the beam and select ‘Translational Repeat’ tool and specify the ‘Axis of Rotation’ as ‘y’.

 Total angle as 360^0. No of steps as 16.

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 Specify node number about which the beam has to rotate (1).

 Select ‘Link Steps’ and click on ‘Ok’.

 Select the beams at the bottom and deselect the ‘middle beams’ by holding ‘control’ button and
picking in the center.

 Keep the current selection and select ‘Translational Repeat’ tool. Specify global direction as ‘y’.
No of steps =1, default spacing as 2m.

 Select ‘Link Steps’ and click on ‘Ok’.

 Keep the current selection and again select ‘Translational Repeat’ tool. Specify the direction as
‘y’.

 No of steps=3. Default spacing =-1.5.

 Select ‘Link Steps’ and click on ‘Ok’.

 Select the top beams and click on ‘Fill Floor Grid with Plates’ tool. The plates are created.

Assigning Property

 Select ‘General’ tab in L.H.S. and its related D.B appears in R.H.S.

 Click on ‘Define’ button a D.B appears. Under ‘property’ select ‘Rectangle’ and specify ‘Yd’ as 0.3
and ‘zd’ as 0.28 and click on ‘Add’.

 Assign the property to the view.

 Click on ‘Thickness’ button and assign the value of ‘Plate Element Thickness’ as 0.2 to the plates
of the tank by clicking on ‘Assign to Selected Plates’ after selecting the plates by plates cursor.

Assigning Supports

 Create a ‘Fixed’ support.

 Set the structure to front view by clicking on ‘View from Positive Z-icon’.

 Select the nodes at bottom of structure by taking a window and assign the support.

Assigning Loads

 Create two load cases one for dead load and another for live load.

 Add a dead load of self-weight=-1.1

 Assign the self-weight to the view.

 Add a live load of plate loads and select ‘Pressure on Full Plate’ and specify pressure as -10
KN/m2

 Specify the direction as ‘GY’ and click on ‘Add’.

 Select the pressure and set the structure to ‘front view’.

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 Select the bottom plate with plates cursor by drawing a window along the plate and apply the
pressure to the plate.

 Select the live load case and click on ‘Add’.

 Under Plate Loads, select ‘Hydrostatic’ pressure, click on ‘Select Plates’ and select side plates
and click on ‘Done’.

 Specify w1 as -5, w2 as -1.

 Specify the direction of interpolation as ‘y-axis’ and direction of pressure as ‘local z axis’ and
click on add

 Check the direction of pressure by setting the structure to top view by clicking on ‘Positive Y
Icon’.

Analysis

 Go to post processing mode and click on ‘Animation’.

 Go to ‘Plate Stress Contour’ and give the stress type as ‘Max Absolute’.

 Click on ‘Apply’.

 Go to ‘Animation’ and click on ‘Stress’ and then ‘Apply’ and click on ‘Ok’.

 Check for the ‘Stress Values’.

Circular tank

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Conical Tanks- Modeling

 Set the structure to x-z and draw a beam of 2m length.

 Select the second node with node cursor, copy and paste the node with x-distance as 1 and y-
distance as 1.5 (according to the slope).

 Join the nodes with ‘Add Beam’ tool and select the beam

 Select ‘Translational Repeat’ tool and specify the ‘Axis of Rotation’ as ‘y’. Total angle as 360^0.
No of steps as 16.

 Specify node number about which the beam has to rotate (1).

 Select ‘Link Steps’ and click on ‘Ok’.

 Select the beams at the bottom and deselect the middle beams by holding ‘control’ button and
picking in the center.

 Keep the current selection and select ‘Translational Repeat’ tool.

 Specify global direction as ‘y’. No of steps=1 and default spacing as 2m.

 Select ‘Link Steps’ and click on ‘Ok’.

 Keep the current selection and again select ‘Translational Repeat’ tool.

 Specify the direction as ‘y’.

 No of steps=3. Default spacing=-1.5.

 Select ‘Link Steps’ and click on ‘Ok’.

 Select the top beams and click on ‘Fill Floor Grid with Plates’ tool. The plates are created.

Assigning Property

 Select ‘General’ tab in L.H.S. and its related D.B appears in R.H.S.

 Click on ‘Define’ button a D.B appears. Under ‘Property’ select ‘Rectangle’ and specify ‘Yd’ as 0.3
and ‘zd’ as 0.28 and click on ‘Add’.

 Assign the property to the view.

 Click on ‘Thickness’ button. Assign the value of ‘Plate Element Thickness’ as 0.2 to the plates of
the tank by clicking on ‘Assign to Selected Plates’ after selecting the plates by plates cursor.

Assigning Supports

 Create a ‘Fixed’ support.

 Set the structure to front view by clicking on ‘View from Positive z-icon’.

 Select the nodes at bottom of structure by taking a window and assign the support.

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Assigning Loads

 Create two load cases one for dead load and another for live load.

 Add a dead load of self-weight of ‘-1.1’.

 Assign the self-weight to the view.

 Add a live load of plate loads.

 Select ‘Pressure on Full Plate’.

 Specify pressure as -10 KN/m2 and specify the direction as ‘GY’ and click on ‘Add’.

 Select the pressure and set the structure to front view.

 Select the bottom plate with plates cursor by drawing a window along the plate and apply the
pressure to the plate.

 Select the live load case and click on ‘Add’.

 Under Plate loads, select ‘Hydrostatic’ pressure, click on ‘Select Plates’ and select side plates and
click on ‘Done’.

 Specify w1 as -5, w2 as -1.

 Specify the direction of interpolation as ‘y-axis’ and direction of pressure as ‘local z axis’ and
click on ‘Add’.

 Check the direction of pressure by setting the structure to top view by clicking on ‘Positive y
Icon’.

ANALYSIS:

 Perform analysis ,go to’ post processing’ mode click on ‘animation', go to ‘plate stress contour
'give the stress type as ‘max absolute', click on ‘apply’, go to’ animation’ click on’ stress’ and
click on ‘apply’ and click on ‘ok’. Check for the ‘stress values.

Conical Tanks

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Creating R.C.C.Frames by add beam method

Modeling:

 Set construction plane to x-z and draw layout of your plan with required beam lengths

 Select all the beams and click on translational repeat tool, a dialog box . appears ,specify
direction as y no of steps =5,default space =3 and select link steps option and click on ok

property:

 Create two properties, one for beam and another for column.

 Applying property to the beams:

 Select beams parallel to x-direction

 Select beams parallel to z- direction and assign property.

 Assigning property to columns:

 Select beams parallel to y direction and assign property.

supports:

 Create a fixed support. Select the support set the structure to front view by clicking on view
from positive-z icon and select the nodes at the bottom of structure by taking a window and
assign support.

loads:

 Create two load cases one for dead load and another for live load

 Assign dead load to the view

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 Select the live load and assign it to the beams.

Analysis:

 Perform analysis and check the results.

FLOOR LOADS

PROPERTY:

 General property:

 Select ‘general tab’ in L.H.S. and its related D.B appears in R.H.S.

 Click on ‘Define’ button a D.B appears. Under ‘property ‘select ‘rectangle’ and specify ‘Yd’ as
0.3 and ‘zd’ as 0.28 and click on ‘add’.

 Assign the property to the view.

 Thickness:

 Select ‘thickness’ tab in R.H.S. Give the ‘thickness ‘as’0.2’. under selection method ‘select
beams parallel to x, z – direction’ ’assign to selected beams’ or assign the value to the view.

 SUPPORTS:

 Create a ‘fixed’ support. Set the structure to front view by clicking on ‘view from positive z-
icon’ and select the nodes at bottom of structure by taking a window and assign the support.

 LOADS:

 Create two load cases one for dead load and another for live load.

 Assign dead load as self-weight as ‘-1.1’ to the view.

 Under’ live load’ select, ‘floor load’ and specify pressure as -2KN/m2.Give y-range as to which
height the load should appear. Give x-range and z-range values. Assign to selected beams.
(Beams parallel to x and z).

 Check for the loading and perform analysis.

 ANALYSIS:

 Go to ‘Analysis/Print’ tab a D.B.appears click on ‘all’, ’add’, ’close’.

 From ‘analysis tab’ in ‘menu bar ’click on ‘run analysis’.

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WIND LOADS

 MODELLING:

 After creating a new file, select ‘run structure wizard’, a D.B appears.

 From ’model type’ select ‘frame models’ and select ‘bay frames’.

 Specify the length as 12m, width as 12m, height as 15m.

 specify bay along the length as 4, width as 4, height as 4.

 Click on ‘transfer model to stead pro’ button and specify the coordinates as origin.

 PROPERTY:

 General property:

 Select ‘general tab’ in L.H.S. and its related D.B appears in R.H.S.

 Click on ‘Define’ button a D.B appears. Under ‘property ‘ select ‘rectangle’ and specify ‘Yd’ as
0.3 and ‘zd’ as 0.28 and click on ‘add’.

 Assign the property to the view.

 SUPPORTS:

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 Create a ‘fixed’ support. Set the structure to front view by clicking on ‘view from positive z-
icon’ and select the nodes at bottom of structure by taking a window and assign the support.

LOADS:

 Create two load cases one for dead load and another for liveload.

 Assign dead load as self weight as ‘-1.1’ to the view.

 Under live load define wind load.

WIND DEFINITION :

 In load and definition tab, select ‘wind definition’ and click on ‘add’.

 A D.B of ‘wind type definition’ appears. Give ‘type no’ as ’1’and’ comment ‘as’ wind1’.

 Click on ‘add’. Under the’ type’ created add’ intensity 'and’ calculate it as per asce-7’.

UNDER ‘COMMON DATA’:

Give ASCE-7 as’2002.

 Building classification category as category 2

 Basic wind speed as 40 kmph

 Exposure category exposure B

 Structure type –building structure

 Consider wind speed up over hills or escarpment-no

 Click on apply.

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 CLICK ON MAIN BUILDING DATA:

 Building height -15m

 Building length along the direction of wind(c)-12m

 Building length along the direction of wind-12m

 Natural frequency -2Hz.

 Damping ratio -0.01

 Enclosure classification-partially enclosed

 Click on’ ok’ and click on ‘add’.

 Specify the’ factor’ as 1.2 and click on ‘add’.

 Select the created ‘exposure’ and assign it to the view.

 Under ‘load case details ’ and click on ‘add’ and specify the’ direction of pressure’ and’ range’
at which the wind has to act and click on ‘add’ and check the direction of wind .

 ANALYSIS:

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 Go to ‘Analysis/Print’ tab a D.B. appears click on ‘all’ , ’add’ , ’close’.

 From ‘analysis tab’ in ‘menu bar’ click on ‘run analysis’.

 Go to ‘post processing mode’ ,click on ‘animation’ check the ‘displacement’ applied and click
on ‘ok’.

SEISMIC LOADS

 MODELLING:

 After creating a new file ,select ‘run structure wizard’, a D.B appears.

 From ’model type’ select ‘frame models’ and select ‘bay frames’.

 Specify the length as 12m,width as 12m,height as 15m.

 specify bay along the length as 4 ,width as 4 ,height as 4.

 Click on ‘transfer model to staad pro’ button and specify the coordinates as origin.

 PROPERTY:

 General property:

 Select ‘general tab’ in L.H.S. and its related D.B appears in R.H.S.

 Click on ‘Define’ button a D.B appears . Under ‘property ‘ select ‘rectangle’ and specify ‘Yd’ as
0.3 and ‘zd’ as 0.28 and click on ‘add’.

 Assign the property to the view.

 SUPPORTS:

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 Create a ‘fixed’ support . Set the structure to front view by clicking on ‘view from positive z-
icon’ and select the nodes at bottom of structure by taking a window and assign the support.

 LOADS:

 Create two load cases one for dead load and another for liveload.

 Assign dead load as self weight as ‘-1.1’ to the view.

 Under’ load and definition D.B’ , click on ‘definition’ and select on’ seismic definition’ and
click on ‘add’. under ‘seismic parameters’ under’ type’ select ‘IS 1893-2002 and click on
‘generate’.

 Define I893-2002 input

 Zone –factor

 Choice- city –Hyderabad z=0.1

 Response reduction – SMRF

 Structure type –RC building frame

 Importance – factor

 All general building

 Damping ratio-5%

 Period in x sec

 Foundation depth_2

 Click on’ generate’ and click on’ add’.

 Give’ self weight’ factor as ‘1.1’ and click on ‘add’.

 Enter’ joint weight’s as’ -2KN’ and click on ‘add’.

 Give ‘member weights’ as -3KN/m and click on ‘add’.

 And click on ‘close’.

 Assign’ joint weight’ to the view.

 Assign ‘member weight’ to the ‘beams’ .(beams parallel to x and z –direction.)

 Add ‘live load’ in ‘load case details’ and add ‘seismic loads ‘.

 Under ‘seismic loads’ give the direction as x And factor as 1.1and click on add.

 ANALYSIS:

 Go to ‘Analysis/Print’ tab a D.B. appears click on ‘all’ , ’add’ , ’close’.

 From ‘analysis tab’ in ‘menu bar’ click on ‘run analysis’.

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 After analysis go to modeling mode , the direction of seismic load appears.

Response spectrum

Create the model

Apply the properties

Assign the supports

Do seismic load analysis.

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 Add gravity load

 Add self weight

 Assign to view

 In the same load case add response spectrum.

 Select the code as IS 1893.

 Combination method: CQC OR CSM(INDIAN).

 SPECTRAM TYPE : Acceleration.

 Direction

 X=1;y=1;z=1.

 Damping:0.05

 Subsoil class: Hard soil

 Analysis:

 Run analysis from LHS And TOP

 After post processing

 Scroll the modes and check.

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Response spectrum mode shapes.

MOVING LOAD

 MODELLING:

 Create a bridge of

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 Length = 100m. no of bays along the length=10.

 height = 5m. no of bays along the height =1.

 width = 12m. no of bays along the width=2.

 Transfer the above model (bridge)into staad-pro by giving the coordinates as origin.

 Set the structure to front view. select top beams and click on’ fill floor grid with plates’.

 New plates are created.

 `PROPERTY:

 General property:

 Select ‘general tab’ in L.H.S. and its related D.B appears in R.H.S.

 Click on ‘Define’ button a D.B appears. Under ‘property ‘ select ‘rectangle’ and specify ‘Yd’ as
0.3 and ‘zd’ as 0.28 and click on ‘add’.

 Assign the property to the view.

 ThicKNess:

 Select ‘thicKNess’ tab in R.H.S. Give the ‘thicKNess ‘as’0.2’.under selection method ‘select beams
parallel to x, z – direction’ ’assign to selected beams’ or assign the value to the view.

 SUPPORTS:

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 Create a ‘fixed’ support . Set the structure to front view by clicking on ‘view from positive z-icon’
and select the nodes at bottom of structure by taking a window and assign the support.

MOVING LOAD

 LOADS:

 Create two load cases one for dead load and another for liveload.

 Assign dead load as self weight as ‘-1.1’ to the view.

 Under ‘live load’ ,give ‘vehicle definition’.

 In ‘load and definition’ select ‘vehicle definition’ and click on ‘add’.

 Give

 Vehicle type - 1

 Width - 2.5

 Under ‘load’and ‘distance’ give

 Load distance

 25

 10 4m

 And click on ‘add’.

 Go to ‘commands’

 Enter into ‘loading’

 Click on ‘moving load generation’.

 Give ‘no of loads to be generated’ as25.

 ‘predefined loads to be added’ as 1

 Click on ‘add’.

 Select the generated load and cick on ‘add’.

 Specify the ‘initial position of the load’as

 x-range =6

 y-range=5(height of the bridge)

 z-range = 3

 give ‘increment’ of x=4.5

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 ANALYSIS:

 Go to ‘Analysis/Print’ tab a D.B. appears click on ‘all’, ’add’, ’close’.

 From ‘analysis tab’ in ‘menu bar’ click on ‘run analysis’.

 After ‘analysis ’ , go to’ modeling mode ’ , click on the’ general load and definition ’, click on the
load and the load is displayed on the bridge.

Moving load After Analysis

COMBINATION OF LOADS

MODELLING:

 After creating a new file ,select ‘run structure wizard’, a D.B appears.

 From’model type’ select ‘frame models’ and select ‘bay frames’.

 Specify the length as 12m,width as 12m,height as 15m.

 specify bay along the length as 4 ,width as 4 ,height as 4.

 Click on ‘transfer model to staadpro’ button and specify the coordinates as origin.

PROPERTY:

 General property:

 Select ‘general tab’ in L.H.S. and its related D.B appears in R.H.S.

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 Click on ‘Define’ button a D.B appears. Under ‘property ‘ select ‘rectangle’ and specify ‘Yd’ as
0.3 and ‘zd’ as 0.28 and click on ‘add’.

 Assign the property to the view.

SUPPORTS:

 Create a ‘fixed’ support . Set the structure to front view by clicking on ‘view from positive z-icon’
and select the nodes at bottom of structure by taking a window and assign the support.

LOADS:

 Create two load cases one for dead load and another for live load.

 Assign dead load as self weight as ‘-1.1’ to the view.

 Under ‘live load’,select ‘member load’ give ‘uniform force’ as ‘-10’KN/m.

 Assign the load to the beams(beams parallel to x and z- direction).

 LOAD COMBINATION:

 After assigning the loads ,go to ‘commands ’ ,’loading ’,’load combination’.

 A D.B appears ,click on the loads (live load &dead load)specify the factor as ‘1.5’and click ‘add’.

ANALYSIS:

 Go to ‘Analysis/Print’ tab a D.B. appears click on ‘all’ , ’add’,’ close’.

 From ‘analysis tab’ in ‘menu bar ’ click on ‘run analysis’.

After’ analysis’ go to’ modelling mode’ Check for the loading.

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CONCRETE DESIGN

 MODELLING:

 After creating a new file ,select ‘run structure wizard’, a D.B appears.

 From ’model type’ select ‘frame models’ and select ‘bay frames’.

 Specify the length as 12m,width as 12m,height as 15m.

 specify bay along the length as 4 ,width as 4 ,height as 4.

 Click on ‘transfer model to staad pro’ button and specify the coordinates as origin.

 PROPERTY:

 General property:

 Select ‘general tab’ in L.H.S. and its related D.B appears in R.H.S.

 Click on ‘Define’ button a D.B appears.Under ‘property ‘ select ‘rectangle’ and specify ‘Yd’as 0.3
and ‘zd’ as 0.28 and click on ‘add’.

 Assign the property to the view.

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SUPPORTS:

 Create a ‘fixed’ support . Set the structure to front view by clicking on ‘view from positive z-icon’
and select the nodes at bottom of structure by taking a window and assign the support.

CONCRETE DESIGN

 LOADS:

 Create two load cases one for dead load and another for liveload.

 Assign dead load as self weight as ‘-1.1’ to the view.

 Under ‘live load’,select ‘member load’ give ‘uniform force’ as ‘-10’KN/m.

 Assign the load to the beams(beams parallel to x and z- direction).

 LOAD COMBINATION:

 After assigning the loads,go to ‘commands’,’loading’,’load combination’.

 A D.B appears ,click on the loads (live load &dead load)specify the factor as ‘1.5’and click
‘add’.The load is applied directly.run for ‘analysis’.

 ANALYSIS:

 Go to ‘Analysis/Print’ tab a D.B. appears click on ‘all’,’add’,’close’.

 From ‘analysis tab’ in ‘menu bar’click on ‘run analysis’.

 After ‘analysis’,go to ‘design’ in L.H.S.

 Select ‘concrete’ from L.H.S

 Set the ‘input units’ as ‘mm’and ‘newton’.

 Set the ‘current code’ as’IS:456’

 Specify the code as ‘indian’.

CONCRETE DESIGN

 Click on ‘define parameters’

 Gve the parameters as

 Clear = 25(beams)assign the value to beams

 Clear =40(columns)assign the value to columns

 FC=25

 FYMain = 415

 FYSec=415

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 MAX MAIN = 20

 MAX SEC = 12

 MIN MAIN =12

 MIN SEC =8

 TRACK =2

 Assign allthe above values to the view.

 Click on ‘commands’

 Click on ‘design beam’andclick on ‘add’.

 Click on ‘design columns’ and click on ‘add’.

 Click on ‘concrete take off’ and click on ‘add’.

 Assign ‘design beams to the beams

 Assign ‘design columns’to the columns

 Assign concrete take off to the view.

 Run for analysis.

ANALYSIS OF CONCRETE DESIGN:

 Go to ‘Analysis/Print’ tab a D.B. appears click on ‘all’,’add’,’close’.

 From ‘analysis tab’ in ‘menu bar’click on ‘run analysis’.

 Check for any errors.check for the safety of the structure.

 DESIGN AXIAL FORCE (Pu) : -4.8

 About Z About Y

 INITIAL MOMENTS : 0.55 0.55

 MOMENTS DUE TO MINIMUM ECC. : 0.10 0.10

 SLENDERNESS RATIOS : - -

 MOMENTS DUE TO SLENDERNESS EFFECT : - -

 MOMENT REDUCTION FACTORS : - -

 ADDITION MOMENTS (Maz and May) : - -

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 TOTAL DESIGN MOMENTS : 0.55 0.55

 REQD. STEEL AREA : 720.00 Sq.mm.

 REQD. CONCRETE AREA: 89280.00 Sq.mm.

 MAIN REINFORCEMENT : Provide 4 - 16 dia. (0.89%, 804.25 Sq.mm.)

 (Equally distributed)

 TIE REINFORCEMENT : Provide 8 mm dia. rectangular ties @ 255 mm c/c

 SECTION CAPACITY BASED ON REINFORCEMENT REQUIRED (KNS-MET)

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 Puz : 1228.50 Muz1 : 30.13 Muy1 : 30.13

 INTERACTION RATIO: 0.04 (as per Cl. 39.6, IS456:2000)

 SECTION CAPACITY BASED ON REINFORCEMENT PROVIDED (KNS-MET)

 ************** CONCRETE TAKE OFF **************

 (FOR BEAMS AND COLUMNS DESIGNED ABOVE)

 TOTAL VOLUME OF CONCRETE = 87.75 CU.METER

 BAR DIA WEIGHT

 (in mm) (in New)

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 8 23727.43

 12 36251.11

 16 19883.34

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 *** TOTAL= 79861.87

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TEMPERATURE LOAD

MODELLING:

 After creating a new file , select ‘run structure wizard’, a D.B appears.

 Click on ‘open structure wizard ‘and click on ‘surface or plate models’ and enter ‘cooling tower’.

 Transfer the model into staad pro by giving the origin as its co-ordinates.

TEMPERATURE LOAD

PROPERTY:

 Select ‘general tab’ in L.H.S. and its related D.B appears in R.H.S.

 Create ‘plate thicKNess’ as ‘0.6’ and assign it to the view.

 SUPPORTS:

 Create a ‘fixed’ support . Set the structure to front view by clicking on ‘view from positive z-icon’
and select the nodes at bottom of structure by taking a window and assign the support.

LOADS:

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 Create two load cases one for dead load and another for liveload.

 Assign dead load as self weight as ‘-1.1’ to the view.

 Under’ live load’,select ‘temperature load’and click on ‘add’.

 Give

 Temperature change for axial elongation (x)=1000^0

 Top to box (y)=4000^0

 Bottom =2000^0

 Click on ‘add’ and then ‘close’.

 Assign t he ‘Temperature load ‘to the view.

ANALYSIS:

 Go to ‘Analysis/Print’ tab a D.B. appears click on ‘all’,’add’,’close’.

 From ‘analysis tab’ in ‘menu bar’click on ‘run analysis’.

 After’ analysis ‘ go to ‘animation’,click on ‘plate stress contour’,goto’ stress type ‘enter as ‘max
absolute’ and click on ‘apply’,go to ‘animation’,click on ‘stress’,click on ‘apply and on ‘ok’.

 Check the stress values and animation of the stress applied is created.

STEEL DESIGN

DESIGN OF HOWE TRUSS

MODELLING:

 Select the ‘truss frames’ from the ‘run structure wizard’under ‘model type’.

 Specify the

 Length = 30,width=30,height =3m and transfer the model into staadpro.

 Set the structure to ‘front view’ and select the nodes with ‘node cursor’ at which the supports
have to be given.

 Take ‘add-beam’ tool and add the beams.

 Select the beams just created and select ‘translational repeat’ tool and specify the direction as
‘z’.

 No of steps = 10

 Default spacing =3

 And click ‘ok’.

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PROPERTY:

 In ‘property’ D.B click on ‘section data base’button and select’indian steel code’

 And select the size of ‘i-section’and ‘tube-section’and click on ‘add’.

 Assign the ‘tube-section’ to the top frame of truss.

 And ‘i-section’ to the supports.

STEEL DESIGN

SUPPORTS:

 Create a ‘fixed’ support . Set the structure to front view by clicking on ‘view from positive z-icon’
and select the nodes at bottom of structure by taking a window and assign the support.

LOADS:

 Create two load cases one for dead load and another for liveload.

 Assign dead load as self weight as ‘-1.1’ to the view.

 Create a ‘live load case’and select ‘nodal load’and select node and specify fy as ‘-2KN’ and click
on ‘add’.

 Assign the load to the top frame of the truss.

 Perform analysis.

ANALYSIS:

 Go to ‘Analysis/Print’ tab a D.B. appears click on ‘all’,’add’,’close’.

 From ‘analysis tab’ in ‘menu bar’click on ‘run analysis’.

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STEEL DESIGN:

 Select’ design’ from L.H.S. and select ‘steel’ from L.H.S.

 Set the ‘input units’ to ‘newton’ and ‘mm’.

 Set the current code as ‘IS 800’and click on ‘define parameters’.

 Button and specify ‘fyld’ as 250

 Click on ‘commands button’ and click on ‘check code’ ,’member take off’ , ’select ‘ ,’select
optimized ’ ,take off’ and click on ‘add.

 Assign the above parameters to the view.

 Perform ‘analysis’.

ANALYSIS OF STEEL DESIGN:

 Go to ‘Analysis/Print’ tab a D.B. appears click on ‘all’, ’add’,’ close’.

 From ‘analysis tab’ in ‘menu bar ’ click on ‘run analysis ’and check for the safety of the structure.

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SHEARWALL DESIGN

 MODELLING:

 After creating a new file, select ‘run structure wizard’, a D.B appears.

 From ‘model type’ select ‘frame models’ and select ‘bay frames’.

 Specify the length as 12m, width as 12m, height as 15m.

 specify bay along the length as 4 ,width as 4 ,height as 4.

 Click on ‘transfer model to staadpro’ button and specify the coordinates as origin.

 CREATING SHEARWALL:

 Add surfaces by clicking on ‘add surface ‘and by selecting the nodes of structure.

 PROPERTY:

 General property:

 Select ‘general tab’ in L.H.S. and its related D.B appears in R.H.S.

 Click on ‘Define’ button a D.B appears. Under ‘property ‘ select ‘rectangle’ and specify ‘Yd’ as
0.3 and ‘zd’ as 0.28 and click on ‘add’.

 Assign the property to the view.

 Create ‘surface thicKNess’ of 0.2 and click on add assign the thicKNess to the view.

 SUPPORTS:

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 Create a ‘fixed’ support . Set the structure to front view by clicking on ‘view from positive z-icon’
and select the nodes at bottom of structure by taking a window and assign the support.

LOADS:

 Create two load cases one for dead load and another for liveload.

 Assign dead load as self weight as ‘-1.1’ to the view.

 Under ‘live load’ select ‘surface loads’and specify’ w1’ as ‘-5KN/m2’ and direction as’ GY’ and
click on ‘add’.

 Perform analysis.

ANALYSIS:

 Go to ‘Analysis/Print’ tab a D.B. appears click on ‘all’,’add’,’close’.

 From ‘analysis tab’ in ‘menu bar’click on ‘run analysis’.

 SHEARWALL DESIGN:

 Cick ‘design’ in L.H.S. and shearwall from L.H.Sand set ‘input units’to ‘newton ‘ and ‘mm’.and set
the current code as IS:456

 Click on ‘define parameters’ and specify clear cover =25mm.

 Edge max=6mm,edge min =6mm,Fc=25,fymain=25,hmain=6,hmin=6,track

=1,two=0,vmax=6,vmin=6and click on’ add’.

 Click on ‘commands’ and specify ‘design on shearwall’and click on ‘add’.

 Assign all the parametersto the view.

 Perform analysis

 ANALYSIS:

 Go to ‘Analysis/Print’ tab a D.B. appears click on ‘all’,’add’,’close’.

 From ‘analysis tab’ in ‘menu bar’click on ‘run analysis’.

 After analysis check for the safety of the structure.

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STAAD FOUNDATION

ISOLATED FOOTINGS

 Enter into the ‘new file’ and click on ‘general setup’. And specify the ‘input units’ and click on
‘ok’.

 Click on’ foundation plan’ and specify the coordinates.

 Click on ‘loads and factor’ And click on ‘create new load case’.

 Specify ‘name’

 Give ‘enter’ and click on ‘add’.

 Select load case created and give ‘right click’ and add column reaction load and specify

 Fy as -125 KN and give ‘enter’.

 And click on ‘add’

ISOLATED FOOTINGS

 Select the ‘reaction load’, select the column with the cursor And set assign to the selection

 And click on assign load.

 Select the ‘job set up select’ create a new job’.

 Specify job name as ‘isolated’,

 Job type as’ isolated’,

 Design code as ‘Indian ‘

 Default unit type as S.I

 Select the ‘load case’ click on down arrow and click on ‘create job’.

 Select the ‘isolated footing’ job and click on design parameters and click on design.

 The footings design appears in the’ calculation sheet’.

COMBINED FOOTING

 Enter into the ‘new file’ and click on ‘general setup’. And specify the ‘input units’ and click on
‘ok’.

 Click on’ foundation plan’ and specify the coordinates of the two footings.

 Click on ‘loads and factor ‘and click on ‘create new load case’.

 Specify ‘name’ as’ dead load’

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 Give ‘enter’ and click on ‘add’.

 Select load case created and give ‘right click’ and add column reaction load and specify

 Fy as -125 KN and -200 KN and give ‘enter’.

 And click on ‘add’

 Select the ‘reaction load’,select the column with the cursorand set assign to the selection

 And click on assign load.

 Select the ‘job set up select’ create a new job’.

 Specify job name as ‘combined’,

 Job type as ’combined’,

 Design code as ‘Indian ‘

 Default unit type as S.I

 Select the load case and click on down arrow.

 Select the two footings with the cursor and click on ‘create from selected nodes’ .A strip footing
is formed.

 Click on combined footing job and click on design.

 The footings design appears in the’ calculation sheet’.

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