STAAD.

Pro V8i for Advanced Training

Description: This course is intended for engineers who have experience in using STAAD.Pro and
want tolearn some of its advanced features. In this course, participants learn to use the program for
applications involving dynamic analysis, mat foundation analysis, various types of load
generation, steel connection design, reinforced concrete design, etc. Users also learn to
troubleshoot frequently encountered problems like instabilities and modeling errors. Finally, they
get an introduction to the powerful interface called OpenSTAAD. All of these topics are
Discussed through hands-on exercises
Learning Objectives:

After this course users will be able to:

Understand the practical applications of advanced topics in structural engineering

use the software more productively
design connections using Steel Designer
use RC Designer to design reinforced concrete
load a model to analyze and display structural problems
use Time History analysis for seismic loads, machine vibration, random exitation and blast loading

Course Topics:

Troubleshooting problems within models including zero stiffness conditions and instabilities
Modeling semi-rigid/shear connections and rigid links
Seismic analysis using static equivalent methods - UBC, IBC
Structural Dynamics - mode shapes, frequencies, participation factors
Time History analysis for seismic loads, machine vibrations, random excitation, blast loading
Response spectrum analysis
Mat foundation analysis using plate and solid elements, soil springs, contact supports
Spring support generation, examining soil pressure intensities and diagrams
Physical beam design using the steel designer
Connection design using the steel designer
Reinforced Concrete Design using the RC Designer
Load generation - Panel area loads, wind loads on closed and open structures, moving loads
Tension-only members
OpenSTAAD

Course Prerequisites: STAAD.Pro Fundamentals course

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