Staad.Pro-V8i (Advanced) Video Training

Staad.Pro V8i (advanced) - Video Training

Chapter-1 -Introduction

• About STAAD.Pro and Applications
• Application in Industry vs University comparison
• Traditional Structural Analysis vs. MODERN approach
• By HAND Vs. By computer
• Finite Element Method-Introduction
• FEM Solutions
• STAAD Module Orientation
• Analysis capability and International Code support
• 3rd part integration support
• GUI Quick overview
• Model Generation Techniques
• Command File editor info
• Built-in info order
• Finite Element modeling
• Load types and Generation
• Model Verifications
• Adv. Analysis capability
• Result verification and post processing
• Design code-RCC and Steel
• Report customization

Chapter-2 -Solving Method

• Solving Approach
• How to start STAAD.Pro V8i
• Navigating STAAD.Pro V8i GUI
• Configuration & Settings
• Unit and Code configuration
• Back Up Manager
• Opening and Saving Projects
• Archiving Projects
• Overview of Structure
• Status Bar detailsHierarchy Managing
• Understand the different component of GUI
• VIEW Controls
• Exercises & Projects.

Chapter-3 -Geometry Operations

• Renumbering
• Importing CAD Files
• Details About Grid systems in STAAD.
• Types of Structure and Methods
• Types of Element
• Mode of Structure
• Creating Geometry for Structure
• How to create Beam /Column & Curved Beams
• Structure Wizard
• Structure Wizard Model and STAAD Transfer
• Modifying Geometry for Structure Copy /Copy-Link/Rotate/Mirror etc)
• Add Mid points
• Add Perpendicular intersection beam
• Cut Section
• Stretch /Split BEAMS
• Hot spots
• Fill Plates
• Different Viewing Controls for Structure Geometry
• Exercises & Projects.

Chapter-4-Boundary Conditions & Properties

• Properties of beam/column
• Display properties
• Rendering
• Steel profiles
• Material + CROSS SECTION
• Beam and column end offset + adv. options
• Beta control
• Use cursor to assign and selection
• View assign
• Types of support
• Material Assignment
• Material creation
• Exercises & Projects.

Chapter-5 -Load Types

• Load case
• Defining Load case
• Dead Load defining
• Imposed Load defining (LIVE)
• Point Load
• UDL Load
• Floor Load
• Area Load
• Wind Load –IS Code based
• Seismic Load-IS Code based
• Load combinations
• Auto LOAD Combinations
• Envelopes
• Projects
• Projects on Buckling
• Exercises & Projects.

Chapter-6-Post-Processing

• Analysis Outline
• Analysis/Print
• Beam2D
• Post Processing
• Local Coordinate System
• Internal Hinge
• Truss2D
• User Customized
• Inclined Support & Support Settlement
• P-Delta Analysis
• Bracing with Truss or Tension Members
• Building with Flat Slab & Shear
• Transfer Force for Connection Design
• Exercises & Projects.

Chapter-7 -RCC Design & Analysis

• RCC Design and Analysis
• Loads and Repeat Load case for RCC
• IS RCC Codes and STAAD.Pro
• Exercises & Projects.

Chapter-8-Slab Design & Analysis

• Slab Design and Analysis
• IS CODE Check
• Approach
• Exercises & Projects.

Chapter-9 -Modal Analysis

• What is Modal Frequency or fundamental Frequency
• Necessary for conducting Modal Analysis
• Parameters need to check after Analysis
• Exercises & Projects.