STAAD.

Pro V8i for Basic Training

Description: This beginner-level course introduces engineers to using STAAD.Pro software for
structural modeling, analysis and design. Engineers who are using STAAD.Pro for the first time, and those
who want a refresher course on the sophisticated modeling and analytical tools of the program will benefit.
Basic Theoretical Understanding :
ƒ Introduction with present form of STAAD.Pro Interaction with engineers to identify the proper need
ƒ STAAD.Pro in general - Analysis & Design capabilities
ƒ Clarifications on useful topics

Using the Graphical User Interface to generate the geometry (Pre-processor):

ƒ The general STAAD.Pro environment
ƒ Short discussion on plane frames, space frames, beams, trusses, etc.
ƒ Using the drawing tools for creating nodes and beams. Generation methods such as
copying/mirroring, rotating. Using spreadsheets.
ƒ Tools for visualization of the model - panning, zooming, viewing from various angles, using
multiple views and windows, renumbering entities.
ƒ Examining the tools for checking structural integrity.
ƒ Understanding the STAAD input file using the STAAD editor.
ƒ Tutorial problem. · Generating models using the Structure Wizard.
ƒ Steel Design
Using the Graphical User Interface to generate a complete STAAD model (Pre-processor) :
ƒ Building a truss model using the drawing tools and Structure Wizard
ƒ Creating groups.
ƒ Understanding the various property types, the steel section database.
ƒ Creating and assigning properties from steel tables.
ƒ Material constants.
ƒ Understanding beta angles, local vs. global axis, visualization using 3D diagrams.
ƒ Specifications such as member releases, member offsets, tension only/compression
only members, cables, etc.
ƒ Understanding and creating various support types.
ƒ Understanding and specifying various primary load types.
ƒ Creating Load combinations.
ƒ Performing a general elastic analysis.
ƒ Concrete Design
Understanding the results and post-processing :
ƒ Viewing results using the STAAD output file.
ƒ Using the graphical Post-processor for verifying and validating analysis results.
ƒ Using the query analyzer. · Creating customized reports, plotting result diagrams.
ƒ Exporting results to other programs, printing.
ƒ Tutorial Problem.

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