STEP 1: STRUCTURAL GEOMETRY 1.

Structural Geometry
I. Introduction y x
II. What does STAAD.pro mean?
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1. STAAD.pro is a general purpose program for
performing the analysis and design of a wide
variety of types of structure.
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2. Developer of STAAD.pro
REI Research Engineers International
3. Latest version: STAAD.pro V8i
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III. General Overview:
1. How to open STAAD.pro
2. 4 Types of Structures
a. Space 6.0 m
b. Plane
c. Floor
d. Truss
3. STAAD.pro Environment Organization
Title Bar
3.5 m
1. Main Menu
2. Toolbar
3. Page Control
4. Data area FLOOR FRAMING SYSTEM (typical)
5. Main Window

4. Two Coordinate Axes: 2.8 m

1. Classification
a. Global Coordinate axis
b. Local Coordinate axis 2.8 m

2. Relation/Beta Angle 2.8 m

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5. Open an Existing Structure 4.0 m
6. Two methods of Model Generation and
Assigning of Structural Data and Relationship
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a. Graphical User Interface (GUI) z
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b. Input Command Interface LEFT SIDE ELEVATION

7. STAAD.pro Three Basic Steps Property:

1. Structural Geometry/Model Generation Exterior Beams: 0.30 x 0.20 m
2. Load System Interior Beams: 0.40 x 0.20 m
3. Analysis and Design Intermediate Beams: W 14 x 30
Rectangular Columns: 0.40 x 0.25 m
Three Entities on Modeling Circular Columns: 0.30 m diameter
1. Node joint, junction , intersection and point Slab Thickness: 0.100 m
2. Member two node entity
E.g. beam, column, truss members Beta Angle:
3. Element All exterior columns along z-axis: 90
a. Plate 3 or 4 node entity
E.g. slabs and walls Spec:
b. Surface Element 3 to multiple node entity Intermediate Beams: Released Mx, My and Mz
E.g. shear wall and reinforced concrete wall
c. Solid entity 8-node entity Support:
E.g. huge solid structures All Fixed

Design Parameters:
fc = 21 MPa
fy = 414 MPa
 1. Structural Geometry STEP 2 LOAD SYSTEM
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4-Storey Office Building
y x
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z 4
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z
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FLOOR FRAMING
SYSTEM (Typical) 6.0 m FLOOR FRAMING SYSTEM (Typical)
1.5 8 8 8 8 1.5

7 Balcony Office Office Office Office Balcony

6.0 m

3.5 Hallway

6 Balcony Office Office Office Office Balcony

2.8 m
ARCHITECTURAL PLAN (Typical)
2.8 m

3.0 m 2.8 m
y
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2.8 m

6.0 m 6.0 m 4.0 m 8.0 m

2.8 m
x z
y
SIDE ELEVATION 4.0 m

Property: 7.0 m 3.5 m 7.0 m

Exterior Beams: 0.40 x 0.20 m z
x
Interior Beams: 0.45 x 0.20 m
Intermediate Beams: W 16 x 40 LEFT SIDE ELEVATION
Rectangular Columns: 0.40 x 0.25 m
Circular Columns: 0.35 m diameter Property:
Slab Thickness: 0.120 m Exterior Beams: 0.50 x 0.20 m
Interior Beams: 0.60 x 0.20 m
Beta Angle: Intermediate Beams: W 14 x 30
Selected columns: 90 Rectangular Columns: 0.40 x 0.30 m
(Refer to the framing plan) Slab Thickness: 0.100 m

Spec: Beta Angle:

Intermediate Beams: Released Mx, My and Mz Selected columns: 90
(Start and End) (Refer to the framing plan)

Support: Spec:
All Fixed Intermediate Beams: Released Mx, My and Mz
(Start and End)
Design Parameters:
fc = 27 MPa Support:
fy = 414 MPa All Fixed
Design Parameters: Waterproofing 0.07 kPa
fc = 27 MPa
fy = 414 MPa 6. L (Live Load)
1. Member Load
Load System Stairs 4.80 kPa
DEFINE LOADS: 2. Floor/Area Load
I. Seismic Load (as per UBC 1997) Office 2.40 kPa
1. Defining Parameters Balcony 2.90 kPa
a. Seismic Zone Factor Hallway 4.80 kPa
Z = 0.40 (Zone 4) Roof Deck 4.80 kPa
b. Importance Factor
I = 1 (standard occupancy) LOAD COMBINATION:
c. Numerical coefficient Refer to NSCP 2010
Rw @ x-direction = 8.5 (SMRF) ACI
th
Rw @ z-direction = 8.5 (SMRF) AISC 13 Ed
d. Site Coefficient for Soil
Characteristics
S = 4 (S4)
e. Near Source Factor
Na = 1.0
Nv = 1.0
2. Selfweight
3. Joint Weight
4. Member Weight
5. Element Weight
6. Floor Weight

II. Wind Load (as per NSCP 2001)

1. Wind Pressure/Intensity:
p = qGCp qh(GCpi) (kPa)

2. Defining Parameters:
a. Exposure D
b. Wind Speed V = 200 kph
c. Importance Factor, Iw = 1 (standard
occupancy)
Height Wind Intensity
4.0 m 0.88 kPa
6.8 m 0.99 kPa
9.6 m 1.18 kPa
12.4 m 1.19 kPa

PRIMARY LOADS
1. E @ x (Earthquake Load at x-axis)
UBC Load X 1
2. E @ z (Earthquake Load at z-axis)
UBC Load Z 1
3. W @ x (Wind Load at x-axis)
Wind Load X 1
4. W @ z (Wind Load at z-axis)
Wind Load Z 1
5. D (Dead Load)
i. Selfweight (-y direction)
ii. Member Load
6 thk CHB (ext partition) 2.73 kPa
7 thk CHB (Int partition) 2.11 kPa
Stairs 4.00 kPa
iii. Floor Load
25 mm concrete topping 0.70 kPa
Floor finish (linoleum) 0.05 kPa
Ceiling (10 mm gypsum board) 0.08 kPa
Utilities (suspended steel channel) 0.10 kPa
Interior Partition 1.00 kPa