STAAD.

Pro V8i Fundamentals

STAAD.Pro V8i Fundamentals Part 1: Model Generation

Model Generation
a) Navigating the STAAD.Pro Graphical User Interface
b) Creating Structure Geometry
c) Editing Structure Geometry
d) Viewing Structure Geometry

Property Assignment
a) Creating groups to quickly select groups of elements
b) Assigning sections and beta angles to structural members
c) Assigning specifications to nodes and members
d) Assigning supports to nodes

Model Loading and Analysis

a) Defining primary load cases in STAAD.Pro and load the structure b) Generating load
combinations
c) Defining load envelopes and reference loads
d) Analyzing a model

Concrete Design and Post Processing

a) Specifying the appropriate Concrete design code and associated design parameters.
b) Issuing the Concrete design commands and perform a code check.
c) Using the Post-Processor to review and verify analysis and design results.

Steel Design and Post-Processing a) Specifying the appropriate steel design code and
associated design parameters.
b) Issuing the steel design commands and perform a code check.
c) Using the Post-Processor to review and verify analysis and design results