E3-E4 CIVIL

TECHNICAL
STAAD PRO An Overview

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This is a presentation for the E3-E4 Civil Technical
Module for the Topic: STAAD PRO An Overview
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Up-gradation from E3 to E4.
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AGENDA
Introduction

Features of STAAD PRO

Types of structures & Elements
Axis & Sign Convention in STAAD PRO

Steps of Design using STAAD PRO

Typical Command Sequence in STAAD PRO

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INTRODUCTION
Use of Computers in Structural Design of Buildings
Computers can perform lengthy & tedious computations
at a very high-speed therefore computer programs are
used for analysis & design of structural members.
Computer results are dependent on effectiveness of
software as certain assumptions are made in the
development of programs.
But with experience & regular revision & updating, these
computer programs can be relied upon to give accurate
results.

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INTRODUCTION
Limitations of Hand Computation Methods
Applicable for small problems
Tedious for even medium sized problems
3-d analysis almost impossible
Advantages of Computer Analysis
Matrix methods of structural analysis
Development of numerical techniques
Finite element method
3-d analysis can be done.
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STAAD PRO
Use of Computers in Structural Design of Buildings
STAAD PRO is a very powerful software which can
be used fro 3-D analysis & is useful for analysis and
design of multi-storied buildings.
Full range of analysis including static, P-delta,
response spectrum, time history, cable etc. and
Steel design ,
Concrete design and
Timber design is available in STAAD PRO

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STAAD PRO
STAAD PRO
It provides the user environment for
Model development (Graphical as well as input
editor)
Model visualization on screen,
Analysis & design, and
Verification
Pre and Post Processor
Isometric and perspective view and 3D shapes.
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Features of STAAD PRO

Features of STAAD PRO
Object-oriented 2D/3D graphical model generation
with Flexible zoom, pan and multiple views.
Built-in command file editor for text edit.
Customizable structural templates for creating a
model.
Unlimited Undo and Redo
Pull down menus, floating tool bars, tool tip help &
quick data input through spreadsheets.
FPS, Metric or SI units.
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Features of STAAD PRO

Features of STAAD PRO
Supports truss & beam members, plates, solids, linear
and non-linear cables & curvilinear beams.
Advanced automatic load generation facilities for
area, floor & moving loads.
Display of loads, supports, properties, joints,
members, etc
Rectangular and also cylindrical & reverse cylindrical
coordinate systems with mix and match capabilities. c

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Features of STAAD PRO

Features of STAAD PRO
Easy auto mesh & auto refinement of user-defined
polygonal element boundary by simple mouse clicks,
including openings & column/ wall lines.
Joint, member/ element, mesh generation with flexible
user-controlled numbering scheme
Import/ Export DSF, DWG and Excel files.
Presentation quality printer plots of geometry and results
as part of run output.
Efficient algorithm minimizes disk space requirements.

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Features of STAAD PRO

Features of STAAD PRO
Model Generation
Easy snap-to construction grid for laying out beams
and columns on irregular grids.
Segments of repetitive geometry may be used to
generate complex structural models.
Generate, copy, repeat, mirror, pivot, etc. for quick and
easy geometry generation.
Comprehensive graphical editing.
Library of commonly used structures and display of
properties, loadings, supports, orientations etc.
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Features of STAAD PRO

Features of STAAD PRO
Model Generation
Graphical specification & display of properties,
loadings, supports, orientations etc.
Import/Export of Auto Cad 2D/3D files to start model.
Access to text editor to modify model quickly through
command syntax.
User-controlled scale factors for deflected shapes.
Customizable node/member & renumbering scheme.

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Analysis & Design

Dynamic analysis
Rayleigh
Eigen Solution
Time History
Response Spectrum

Static Analysis
Primary
P-delta
Non-linear
Non-Linear Cable
Basic Design
Steel
Concrete

Special Design
Aluminum
Timber
Transmission Tower

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Structure Types
Structural Types:

GY
Z

GX
GZ

TRUSS (2D)

PLANE (2D)

SPACE (3D)

TRUSS (3D)

FLOOR

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Element Types
Structural Elements

Line

Truss

Beam

Surface

Plate/ Shell

Surface

Solid
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Boundary Condition
Partially Restrained

Fully Restrained

Partially restrained w/
Springs

Inclined
Multilinear

Some Special Supports

Elastic footing
Elastic Mat
Multi-linear Spring
Inclined Support

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Using STAAD PRO

Using STAAD PRO for Analysis & Design of Building
Steps In Design
Manual design of slabs, staircases, chajjas, lintels etc.
Preparing structural model of building
Preparing data for STAAD PRO program at all levels
i.e load intensities at all floors & wall load etc.

Perform Analysis after complete feeding of data and

obtain the analysis out-put.
Once analysis is completed for different load
combination design is performed for load envelope.
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Using STAAD PRO

Using STAAD PRO for Analysis & Design of Building
Steps In Design
STAAD PRO gives beam and column designs at all levels &
column reactions for design of foundations.
Manual design of footings.
After design by STAADPRO we note down area of steel for
column at various levels & grouping is done.
For beams we note down main reinforcement & Shear
reinforcement at various sections & do detailing.
Detailing of reinf done manually as per SP34 & IS 13920
Prepare structural drawings using AutoCad or manually.
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Steps for Static Analysis

Geometric Modeling
Material Properties
Sectional Properties
Supports : Boundary Conditions
Loads & Load combinations
Special Commands
Analysis Specification
Design Command

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Geometric Modeling

Nodal Co-ordinate Data

Selection of Elements : Element Library
Beam Elements : Beams, Columns, Truss Members
Plate Elements : Structural Walls, Floor Slabs
Plane Stress Elements : Shear Walls, Floor Slabs Acting
As Rigid Diaphragm To Lateral Loading
Solid Elements : Thick Raft, Block Foundations
Surface Element:
Rectangular
Default Division 10X10, no. can be controlled
Mainly introduced for Shear Wall Modeling & Design

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Sectional & Material Properties

Beam Elements : Cross Section

Plate Elements : Thickness
Solid Elements : NIL
Material means a set of:
Modulus of Elasticity
Poissons Ratio
Weight Density
Thermal Coefficient
Damping Ratio
Shear Modulus
Geometric Constant
Beta () Angle
Reference Point

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Axis & Sign Convention

Local & Global Axis System for Member
Depends on Connectivity
Upward Global Axis

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Axis & Sign Convention

Different Axis Systems for Member Loads (Global-Y is Vertical)

Local Y Direction (UNI Y -2)

Projected Y Direction (UNI PY -2) Theory

Global Y Direction (UNI GY -2)

Projected Y Direction (UNI PY -2) Graphics

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Axis & Sign Convention

Member End Forces - Transnational Degrees

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Axis & Sign Convention

Member End Forces Rotational Degrees

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Loads
Self Weight
Joint Loads
Concentrated Load & Moments
Support Displacement Loads
Member Loads
Uniform Force & Moment (Full / Partial) (d1, d2, d3)
Concentrated Force & Moment (d1, d2)
Floor Load & Area Load (new GX, GZ Floor Load)
Linear Varying & Trapezoidal Load
Pre-Stress / Post-Stress Load
Hydrostatic Trapezoidal Load
Temperature Load (x, y, z)
Fixed End Load
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Loads
Plate Element Loads
Pressure (Full / Partial)
Concentrated Force (x, y)
Trapezoidal & Hydrostatic
Trapezoidal Load
Surface Element Pressure
Generated Loads
Wind Load
Seismic Co-efficient Method
Repetitive Moving Load

Dynamic Loads
Time History
Response Spectrum
Combined Effect of
Loads
Combination (Algebraic,
SRSS, ABS)
Repeat Load

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Codes & Shapes

Design Codes
IS 800 for Steel design
IS 456 & 1893 for RCC design
Shapes supported
Shapes include I-Beams with or without cover plates,
channels, angles, double angles/ channels, pipes
and tubes (HSS Sections) for Steel design
Also built-in steel tables
Design of circular, rectangular, I and L shaped,
trapezoidal and Tee sections for RCC design.

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Earthquake Analysis
IS 1893 2002 (Part 1) Parameters:

Seismic Zone Coefficient

Response Reduction Factor
Importance Factor
Soil Site Factor
Type of Structure
Damping Ratio (obtain Multiplication Factor for Sa/g)
Depth of Foundation below Ground Level

Reduction of Ah due to Depth of Foundation

Acceleration as Function of Time Period and Soil Type
Evaluation of Base Shear
Distribution of Lateral Storey Forces
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Typical Command Sequence

STAAD SPACE
UNIT METER KN
JOINT COORDINATES
MEMBER INCIDENCES
MATERIAL CONSTANTS
MEMBER PROPERTY
SUPPORTS
DEFINE 1893 LOAD
ZONE. RF.. I .
JOINT WEIGHT
LOAD 1 SEISMIC X DIRECTION
LOAD 2 SEISMIC Z DIRECTION
LOAD 3 LOAD
SELFWEIGHT

LOAD 4 .
LOAD COMB 11
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT SUPPORT REACTION
START CONCRETE DESIGN
CODE INDIAN
FC .. ALL
FYMAIN .. ALL
FYSEC . ALL
DESIGN COLUMN
DESIGN BEAM
END CONCRETE DESIGN
FINISH

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