Perform Direct Analysis dialog

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User Interface
Perform Direct Analysis dialog
Used to instruct STAAD.Pro to perform a direct analysis per AISC 360-05 Appendix 7.This method
accounts for the second order effects resulting from deformation in the structure due to applied loading,
imperfections and reduced bending stiffness of members due to the presence of axial load.
This is a non-linear iterative analysis as the stiffness of the members is dependent upon the forces
generated by the load. The analysis will iterate, in each step changing the member characteristics until the
maximum change in any b is less than the Tau tolerance. If the maximum change in any b is less than
100x the Tau tolerance and the maximum change in any displacement degree of freedom is less than the
Displacement tolerance; then the solution has converged for this case.
This analysis method is to be used in conjunction with Direct Analysis definition command. The Define
Direct command should be added prior to instructing the program to perform this type of analysis.
Additionally, a direct analysis typically requires the definition of Notional Loads.
This feature is available in STAAD.Pro 2007 Build 03 and higher. Refer to AD.2007-03.2.2 in the
What's New section for additional information on using this feature.
Opens when:

Commands > Analysis > Perform Direct Analysis is selected, or

The Analysis/Print | Analysis page is selected.
Refer to Section 5.37.5 of the Technical Reference Manual for additional information.
Perform Direct Analysis dialog

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Option
Select if the design methodology is Load Resistance and Factor (LRFD) or Allowable Stress
(ASD).
Tau
The limit to the change in the b value in each iteration. If this value is exceeded by any member,
then an additional iteration will be required unless the maximum number of iterations has been
achieved
Displacement
The limit to the change in the maximum displacement in each iteration. If this has been
exceeded, then an additional iteration will be required unless the maximum number of iterations
has been achieved.
Number of Iterations
Specify the maximum number of iterations.
Print Option
Standard STAAD analysis print options. See Perform Analysis dialog.
OK
Adds the analysis command to the input file with the selected parameters and/or print options.
Cancel
Closes the dialog without adding a analysis command.
Help
Opens the STAAD.Pro help window.

Reference Materials
Create Reference Load dialog
Create New Direct Analysis Definition dialog
Repeat Load tab

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