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STAADVerification Problems
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Date last updated:8 April 2015
Notes on Comparisons
In each verification problem, a table is used to summarize the numerical outputs from
STAAD.Pro with a reference or hand calculations. A difference column presents the percent
deviation from the reference, when a significant difference exists.
The deviation is taken as the reference value minus the value determined by STAAD.Pro, divided
by the reference value to express in percent of the reference.
In this context, "significant" is take as larger than a 1% (one percent) difference. When a
difference between 0.5% and 1% exists, then the difference is simply listed as "<1%". Otherwise,
the difference is listed as "none".
This level of significance is intended to reflect that small differences in rounding or calculation
methods do not present a realistic difference in the calculated result.
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Table of Contents
1 General 1
Deflection and Moments for a Plate-Bending Finite Element 1
Steel Design per 1989 AISC Code 5
Concrete Design per ACI 318 Code 15
Natural Modes of a Simple Beam 20
Natural Frequencies of a Circular Plate 24
Natural Frequencies of a Rectangular Plate 30
Natural Modes of a Framework 37
Response of a Simply Supported Beam to a Shock Spectrum 44
Thermal Loading on a Simply Supported Rectangular Plate 49
Deflection Calculation Through Pushover Analysis 59
Fixed Fixed Beam Excited by Harmonic Distributed Load 65
2 Static Trusses 75
Static Truss 1 75
Static Truss 2 78
Static Truss 3 82
Static Truss 4 87
Static Truss 5 92
Static Truss 6 95
Plane Truss: Support Reactions Due to a Joint Load 99
Plane Truss Joint Deflection 102
Deflection and stress of a truss system 105
Static Truss 7 108
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Static Beam 9 146
Deflection and stress for a simple beam 150
Static Beam 11 153
Static Beam 12 157
Static Beam 13 161
Temperature load in different materials 167
Static Beam 15 170
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Static Element 13 310
Static Element 14 316
Static Element 15 321
Static Element 16 341
Static Element 17 346
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Steel Design per AISCASD2 487
Steel Design per AISCASD3 491
Steel Design per AISCASD4 494
Steel Design per AISCASD5 498
Steel Design per AISCASD6 501
Steel Design per AISCASD7 505
Steel Design per AISCASD 8 509
Steel Design per AISCASD 9 512
Steel Design per AISCASD 10 516
Steel Design per AISCASD 11 520
Steel Design per AISCASD 12 523
Steel Design per AISCASD 13 527
Steel Design per AISCASD 14 531
Steel Design per AISCASD 15 535
Steel Design per AISCASD 16 539
Steel Design per AISCASD 17 543
Steel Design per AISCASD 18 548
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Steel Design per AISCLRFD18 596
Steel Design per AISCLRFD19 600
Steel Design per AISCLRFD20 603
Steel Design per AISCLRFD21 605
Steel Design per AISCLRFD22 609
Steel Design per AISCLRFD23 612
Steel Design per AISCLRFD24 614
Steel Design per AISCLRFD25 616
Steel Design per AISCLRFD26 618
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1
General
Deflection and Moments for a Plate-Bending Finite Element 1
Steel Design per 1989 AISC Code 5
Concrete Design per ACI 318 Code 15
Natural Modes of a Simple Beam 20
Natural Frequencies of a Circular Plate 24
Natural Frequencies of a Rectangular Plate 30
Natural Modes of a Framework 37
Response of a Simply Supported Beam to a Shock Spectrum 44
Thermal Loading on a Simply Supported Rectangular Plate 49
Deflection Calculation Through Pushover Analysis 59
Fixed Fixed Beam Excited by Harmonic Distributed Load 65
Reference
Simple hand calculation by considering the entire structure as a cantilever beam.
Problem
A simple cantilever plate is divided into 12 4-noded finite elements. A uniform pressure load is
applied and the maximum deflection at the tip of the cantilever and the maximum bending at the
support are calculated.
Plate thickness = 25 mm
Uniform pressure= 5 N/mm2
Plate length = 6 spaces at 50 mm = 300 mm
Plate width = 2 space at 50 mm = 100 mm
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Deflection and Moments for a Plate-Bending Finite Element
Theoretical Solution
Maximum deflection is equal to WL3/8EI, where:
max =
( )(100)(300)
5 300 3
=
4050(10)
9
= 18.51 mm
3 100 25
3
218.75(10) 9
8210 10
12
Maximum Moment:
WL 5(300)(100)(300)
M max= = = 22.5(10)6 Nmm
2 2
Comparison
Table 1-1: Comparison of max. defl. and max. moment for verification
problem no. 3
STAAD STAAD
Result Type Hand Calculation
Basic Solver Advanced Solver
STAAD Input
STAAD SPACE FINITE ELEMENT VERIFICATION
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* FILE : VER03.STD
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* DEFLECTION OF A CANTILEVER PLATE UNDER UNIFORM PRESSURE.
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 21 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 12 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 3
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DISPLACE LIST 14
FINITE ELEMENT VERIFICATION -- PAGE NO. 3
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Reference
Attached step by step hand calculation as per 1989 AISC ASD code. Ninth Edition.
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Steel Design per 1989 AISC Code
Problem
Figure 1-2: Steel braced frame frame
Comparison
Table 1-2: Comparison of governing ratios for the member checks in
verification problem no. 13
Member No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Hand 1.1576 .914 1.117 0.936 .579 1.119 .668 1.024 .823
Calculation
STAAD 1.157 .916 1.117 0.936 .582 1.120 .668 1.024 .823
Basic
Solver
STAAD 1.157 .916 1.117 0.936 .582 1.120 .668 1.024 .823
Advanced
Solver
Hand Calculation
Manual / Code refers to AISC Manual of Steel Construction, Allowable Stress Design, ninth
edition.
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Member 1
Size W12x26, L = 10 ft., a = 7.65 in2, Sz = 33.39 in3
From clause F1-2, page 5-45 of Manual, Lc = 6.85 ft.
From observation Load case 1 will govern,
Fx = 25.0 kip (compression), Mz = 56.5 ftkip
Area of compressive flange = 6.49*0.38 = 2.466 in2
Allowable bending stress, per Clause F1-8 (page 5-47 of Manual)
fb = 12. 1000 1.0/[10 12 (12.22/2.466)] = 20.1817 ksi
(kl/r)y = 120/1.5038 = 79.8, so fa = 15.38 ksi
Stresses per Table C-36 (page 3-16 of manual)
fa = 25./7.65 = 3.268
fb = 56.5 12/33.39 = 20.31 ksi
(kl/r)z = 120/5.1639 = 23.238, so F'ez = = 276.54 ksi
Equation H1-1, page 5-54 of Manual
3.268/15.38 + 0.85 20.31/[(1-3.268/276.54) 20.1817] = 1.078
Equation H1-2, page 5-54 of Manual.
3.268/(0.6 36) +20.31/20.1817 = 1.1576
Therefore, equation H1-2 governs and ratio = 1.1576
Member 2
Size W12x26, L = 5 ft., a = 7.65 in2, Sz = 33.39 in3
From observation load case 1 will govern,
Fx = 8.71 kip (compression), Mz = 56.50 ftkip
Since L is less than Lc = 6.85ft, per Clauses F1-1 &F1-2 (page 5-45 of Manual)
fb = 0.66 36 = 23.76 ksi
(kl/r)y = 60/1.5038 = 39.90, so fa = 19.19 ksi
Per Table C-36 (page 3-16 of Manual)
fa = 8.71/7.65 = 1.1385, fb = 56.5 12/33.39 = 20.31 ksi
Since fa/Fa less than 0.15, apply equation H1-3 (page 5-54 of Manual)
1.1385/19.19 + 20.31/23.76 = .0593 + .8548 = 0.9141
Member 3
Size W14X43, L = 11ft., a = 12.6 in2, Sz = 62.7 in3
From observation load case 3 will govern,
Fx = 25.5 kip (compression), Mz = 112.173 ftkip
Referring to clause F1-2, page 5-45 of Manual.
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Steel Design per 1989 AISC Code
Member 4
Size W14x43, L = 4ft, a = 12.6 in2, Sz = 62.7 in3
From observation, load case 3 will govern,
Fx = 8.75 kip (tension), Mz = 112.173 ftkip
Since L is less than Lc = 8.4 ft
fb = 0.66 36 = 23.76 ksi
Clause F1-1 (page 5-45 of Manual)
fa = 8.75/12.6 = 0.694
fb = 112.73x12/62.66 = 21.48 ksi
Combined tension and bending, use equation H2-1, page 5-55 of Manual.
0.694/(0.6 36) + 21.48/23.76 = 0.032 + 0.904 = 0.936
Member 5
Size W16x36, L = 5ft, a = 10.6 in2, Sz = 56.49 in3
From observation, load case 3 will govern.
Fx = 14.02 kip (compression), Mz =57.04 ftkip
Since L is less than Lc = 7.37 (per Clause F1-2, page 5-45 of Manual)
fb = 0.66 36 = 23.76 ksi
(kl/r)y = 60./1.52 = 39.47
so fa = 19.23 ksi per Table C-36 (page 3-16 of Manual)
fa = 14.02/10.6 = 1.32
fb = 57.04 12/56.5 = 12.12 ksi
Since fa/Fa less than 0.15, use equation H1-3, page 5-54 of Manual
1.32/19.23 + 12.12/23.76 = 0.069 + 0.510 = 0.579
Member 6
Size W16x36, L = 16ft, a = 10.6 in2, Sz = 56.49 in3
From observation, load case 1 will govern. Forces at midspan are
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Member 7
Size W16x36, L =4ft, a = 10.6in2, Sz =56.49in3
Lc = 7.37ft (Clause F1-2 page 5-45 of Manual)
From observation load case 3 will govern, Fx = 24.06 kip (tension), Mz = 62.96 ftkip
From Clause F1-1, the allowable compressive stress is
fb = 0.66 Fy = 23.76 ksi
Since section is in tension, per Clause F1-5 (page5-45 of Manual)
fb = 0.60 36 = 21.60 Ksi
Choosing the larger of above 2 values, fb = 23.76 Ksi
fa = 24.06/10.6 = 2.2698
fb = 62.96 12/56.49 = 13.37
Since combined tension and bending, use equation H 2-1, page 5-55 of the AISC ASD 9P thP ed.
specs.
2.2698/(0.6 36)+ 13.37(23.76) = 0.105 + 0.5627 = 0.6677
Member 8
Size L4x4x1/4, L = 7.071 ft, a = 1.94 in2
From observation load case 1 will govern, Fx = 23.04 kip (Comp.)
Fa is computed as per page 5-310 of the AISC ASD 9P thP ed.specs.
Qs = 1.34 0.00447 (4/0.25)(36)1/2 = 0.9108
Qa = 1.0
Q = Qs Qa = 0.9108
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Steel Design per 1989 AISC Code
Member 9
Size L5x5x3/8, L = 5.657 ft, a = 3.61 in2
From observation, load case 1 governs, Fx = 48.44 kip (Comp.)
Fa is computed as per page 5-310 of the AISC ASD 9P thP ed.specs.
Qs = 1.34 0.00447 (5/0.375)(36)1/2 = 0.9824
Qa = 1.0
Q = Qs Qa = 0.9824
Cc= 92.02 E/(QFy )]1/2 = [2.02 29000/(0.9824 36)]1/2 = 127.2238
(Kl/r)min = 5.657 12/0.99 = 68.57< Cc.
Hence, fa = 16.301 ksi (computed per equation 4-1)
Actual compressive stress
fa = 48.44/3.61 = 13.418 ksi
Therefore Ratio =
fa/fa = 13.418/16.301 = 0.823
STAAD Input
STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO 13
*
* THIS DESIGN EXAMPLE IS VERIFIED BY HAND CALCULATION
* FOLLOWING AISC-89 CODE.
*
UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 ; 2 25 0 ; 3 0 10 ; 4 25 11
5 0 15 ; 6 25 15 ; 7 5 15 ; 8 21 15
MEMB INCI
1 1 3 ; 2 3 5 ; 3 2 4 ; 4 4 6
5 5 7 ; 6 7 8 ; 7 8 6 ; 8 3 7 ; 9 4 8
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 2 TA ST W12X26 ; 3 4 TA ST W14X43
5 6 7 TA ST W16X36 ; 8 TA ST L40404 ; 9 TA ST L50506
MEMB TRUSS ; 8 9
CONSTANT
E 4176E3 ALL
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Steel Design per 1989 AISC Code
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 8 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 9
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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| MEM= 1, UNIT KIP-INCH, L= 120.0 AX= 7.65 SZ= 33.4 SY= 5.3|
| KL/R-Y= 79.8 CB= 1.00 YLD= 36.00 ALLOWABLE STRESSES: FCZ= 20.21 |
| FTZ= 21.60 FCY= 27.00 FTY= 27.00 FC= 15.25 FT= 21.60 FV= 14.40 |
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| MEM= 2, UNIT KIP-INCH, L= 60.0 AX= 7.65 SZ= 33.4 SY= 5.3|
| KL/R-Y= 39.9 CB= 1.00 YLD= 36.00 ALLOWABLE STRESSES: FCZ= 23.76 |
| FTZ= 23.76 FCY= 27.00 FTY= 27.00 FC= 18.61 FT= 21.60 FV= 14.40 |
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| MEM= 3, UNIT KIP-INCH, L= 132.0 AX= 12.60 SZ= 62.5 SY= 11.3|
| KL/R-Y= 69.7 CB= 1.00 YLD= 36.00 ALLOWABLE STRESSES: FCZ= 21.60 |
| FTZ= 21.60 FCY= 27.00 FTY= 27.00 FC= 16.46 FT= 21.60 FV= 14.40 |
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| MEM= 4, UNIT KIP-INCH, L= 48.0 AX= 12.60 SZ= 62.5 SY= 11.3|
| KL/R-Y= 25.3 CB= 1.00 YLD= 36.00 ALLOWABLE STRESSES: FCZ= 23.76 |
| FTZ= 23.76 FCY= 27.00 FTY= 27.00 FC= 20.26 FT= 21.60 FV= 14.40 |
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| MEM= 5, UNIT KIP-INCH, L= 60.0 AX= 10.60 SZ= 56.4 SY= 7.0|
| KL/R-Y= 39.5 CB= 1.00 YLD= 36.00 ALLOWABLE STRESSES: FCZ= 23.76 |
| FTZ= 23.76 FCY= 27.00 FTY= 27.00 FC= 18.40 FT= 21.60 FV= 14.40 |
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| MEM= 6, UNIT KIP-INCH, L= 192.0 AX= 10.60 SZ= 56.4 SY= 7.0|
| KL/R-Y= 126.3 CB= 1.00 YLD= 36.00 ALLOWABLE STRESSES: FCZ= 14.25 |
| FTZ= 21.60 FCY= 27.00 FTY= 27.00 FC= 9.36 FT= 21.60 FV= 14.40 |
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| MEM= 7, UNIT KIP-INCH, L= 48.0 AX= 10.60 SZ= 56.4 SY= 7.0|
| KL/R-Y= 31.6 CB= 1.00 YLD= 36.00 ALLOWABLE STRESSES: FCZ= 23.76 |
| FTZ= 23.76 FCY= 27.00 FTY= 27.00 FC= 18.88 FT= 21.60 FV= 14.40 |
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| MEM= 8, UNIT KIP-INCH, L= 84.9 AX= 1.93 SZ= 0.8 SY= 1.7|
| KL/R- = 108.4 CB= 0.00 YLD= 36.00 ALLOWABLE STRESSES: FCZ= 0.00 |
| FTZ= 0.00 FCY= 0.00 FTY= 0.00 FC= 11.42 FT= 21.60 FV= 0.00 |
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FX MY MZ LOCATION
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| MEM= 9, UNIT KIP-INCH, L= 67.9 AX= 3.65 SZ= 1.8 SY= 3.9|
| KL/R- = 68.8 CB= 0.00 YLD= 36.00 ALLOWABLE STRESSES: FCZ= 0.00 |
| FTZ= 0.00 FCY= 0.00 FTY= 0.00 FC= 16.32 FT= 21.60 FV= 0.00 |
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Reference
CRSI Handbook and Notes on ACI-318-99.
Problem
A plane frame is created with such loading as to create 138 Kip-Ft moment on beam and 574 Kip
of axial load coupled with above moment on column.
Size of the beam is 10" x 16"and size of the column 14" x 16".
P = 521.32 kip
w = 5.268 kip/ft
L = 20 ft, H = 15 ft
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Concrete Design per ACI 318 Code
Comparison
Table 1-3: Comparison of concrete designs for verifcation problem no. 14
Theory Theory STAAD
STAAD
Result Type ACI CRSI Advanced
Basic Solver
Notes Handbook Solver
STAAD Input
STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION FOR CONCRETE DESIGN
UNIT KIP FEET
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. ; 2 0. 15. ; 3 20. 15. ; 4 20. 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCE
1 1 2 ; 2 2 3 ; 3 3 4
UNIT INCH
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MEMBER PROPERTY
1 3 PRISMATIC YD 16. ZD 14.
2 PRISM YD 16. ZD 10.
CONSTANTS
E CONCRETE ALL
POISSON CONCRETE ALL
SUPPORT
1 4 FIXED
UNIT FT
LOADING 1 DEAD + LIVE
JOINT LOAD
2 3 FY -521.32
MEMBER LOAD
2 UNI GY -5.268
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT MEMBER FORCES
UNIT INCH
START CONC DESIGN
CODE ACI 1999
TRACK 1.0 MEMB 2
FYMAIN 60.0 ALL
FC 4.0 ALL
CLB 1.4375 ALL
DESIGN BEAM 2
DESIGN COLUMN 1
END CONC DESIGN
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Concrete Design per ACI 318 Code
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 4 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 3
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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BEAM NO. 2 DESIGN RESULTS - FLEXURE PER CODE ACI 318-99
LEN - 20.00FT. FY - 60000. FC - 4000. SIZE - 10.00 X 16.00 INCHES
LEVEL HEIGHT BAR INFO FROM TO ANCHOR
FT. IN. FT. IN. FT. IN. STA END
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Natural Modes of a Simple Beam
Reference
Timoshenko, S., Vibration Problems in Engineering, Third Edition, D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc.,
1955, page 322
Problem
The first five natural frequencies and the associated mode shapes are computed for the flexural
motion of a simply supported beam.
Figure 1-4: Simple beam diagram
The simply supported beam is divided into twenty spanwise beam elements. At nodes 1 and 21,
all degrees of freedom except the rotation about the Z axis are restrained. For the remaining
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nodes, only the translation along Y and the rotation about Z are permitted. Both shear
deformation and rotary inertia have been excluded from the model. The mass matrix is a
diagonal matrix.
Cross-section Properties
Rectangular Section: 1 inch Width x 2 inch Depth
Area = 2 in2
J = b3 a/16 {16/3 - 3.36(b/a)[1 - 1/12(b/a)4 ]}
where
a=2
b=1
J = 0.4578 inch4
I2 = 1x23/12 inch4
I3 = 2x13/12 inch4
Theoretical Results
The natural bending frequencies, for a uniform beam with hinged ends, are given by:
fn = n2 /212 (EIg/A)1/2
where
l = 20 inches
E = 10x106 psi
I = 0.6667 inches4
g = 386.4 inches per second2
A = 2.0 sq. inches
= 0.1 pounds per cubic inch
from which:
fn = n2 x 445.685674
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Natural Modes of a Simple Beam
The table below shows the natural frequencies computed from the theoretical equation and the
subspace iteration method available within STAAD.Pro. Frequencies are in cycles per second.
Comparison
Table 1-4: Comparison of frequency values for verification problem no. 15
STAAD STAAD
Mode Number Theoretical
Basic Solver Advanced Solver
STAAD Input
staad plane STAAD Ver. prob. 15
* Natural modes of a simple beam
unit pound inch
joint coord
1 0 0 0 21 20 0 0
memb inci
1 1 2 20
memb prop
1 to 20 pris ax 2 iz 0.6667
const
e 10E6 all
poisson 0.3 all
dens 0.1 all
cut off mode shape 5
supp
1 21 fixed but mz
2 to 20 fixed but fy mz
load 1
self x 1.0
self y 1.0
modal calc req
perf analy
finish
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 21 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 20
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 21
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Natural Frequencies of a Circular Plate
4 7127.250 0.00014
5 11134.253 0.00009
MODAL WEIGHT (MODAL MASS TIMES g) IN POUN GENERALIZED
MODE X Y Z WEIGHT
1 0.000000E+00 3.228953E+00 0.000000E+00 2.000000E+00
2 0.000000E+00 5.394315E-28 0.000000E+00 2.000000E+00
3 0.000000E+00 3.469944E-01 0.000000E+00 2.000000E+00
4 0.000000E+00 4.353110E-31 0.000000E+00 2.211146E+00
5 0.000000E+00 1.165685E-01 0.000000E+00 2.000000E+00
MASS PARTICIPATION FACTORS
MASS PARTICIPATION FACTORS IN PERCENT
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MODE X Y Z SUMM-X SUMM-Y SUMM-Z
1 0.00 84.97 0.00 0.000 84.972 0.000
2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 84.972 0.000
3 0.00 9.13 0.00 0.000 94.104 0.000
4 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 94.104 0.000
5 0.00 3.07 0.00 0.000 97.171 0.000
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Reference
Blevins, Robert D., Formulas for Natural Frequency and Mode Shape, Van Nostrand Reinhold
Company, 1979, Page 240.
Problem
A flat circular plate is simply supported around the entire perimeter. The first six modes and
their associated natural frequencies are to be computed using the subspace iteration method
offered by STAAD. This problem demonstrates that the natural frequencies of an axi-symmetric
structure can be accurately computed utilizing a 180 degree model with the appropriate
boundary conditions.
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The 180 degree sector was modeled using radial lines at intervals of 15 degrees. Tangential
lines were then located utilizing a relationship such that the aspect ratio of the quad-plate
elements was approximately 1.0. All rotations normal to the plane of the plate were restrained.
In-plane translations for all nodes were restrained because the theoretical solution does not
consider in-plane effects. Rotations about the global Y axis for the nodes at X=0.0 were
restrained because this is a symmetry boundary. Z translation of all nodes on the outside radius
were restrained to provide for the simply-supported condition.
Figure 1-7: Finite model for half circular plate
It should be noted that the outside edge of the plate is a series of secant lines instead of a true
arc. This will result in a loss of about 1% of the plates true mass or about .5% of the mass that
is effective for this problem.
Therefore, it is not unlikely that a few natural frequencies will be lower than the theoretical
values instead of higher which is typical for a finite element analysis using plate elements. In
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addition, a true simple-support condition for this problem would require restraining the
component of rotation that is radial to the outside edge.
Theoretical Answers
From the reference case 2 in Table 11-1, the first six natural frequencies of the plate are
described by the following equation:
2
ij Eh
3
fij =
2a 2
(
12 1 2 )
= dimensionless parameter associated with the mode indices i,j
i = number of nodal diameters in this mode shape
j = number of nodal circles in this mode shape not counting the boundary
= Poissons ratio
E = Elastic Modulus
h = plate thickness
= mass of plate per unit area
a = radius of plate
= 0.30
E = 10.010P 6 psi
h = 0.10 inches
=
(0.10 lb / in )(0.10 in)
m
3
= 2.588 10 5 in/lb f s 2 / in 3
(386.4 lb in/lb s )m f
2
a = 10.0 inches
1 Eh
3
=
1 (10.0 10 )(0.10)
6 3
= 9.467
2a 2 2 (10.0) 2 12(2.588 10 )1 (0.3)
(
12 1 2 ) 5
2
cycles/sec.
2ij is tabulated from the reference as follows:
Table 1-5: Values of 2ij
Mode Number of Nodal Number of Nodal
2ij
Number Diameters (i) Circles (j)
1 4.977 0 0
2 13.94 1 0
3 25.65 2 0
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4 29.76 0 1
5(l) 3 0
6 48.51 1 1
Comparison
Table 1-6: Comparison of frequency values, Hz, for verification problem no. 16
Mode STAADBasic STAADAdvanced
Theoretical
Number Solver Solver
5* 373.2 373.2
*The reference did not tabulate a value of for the fifth mode of the structure, hence a comparison
with the theoretical value of this mode cannot be made.
All anti-symmetric mode shapes for the 360 degree circular plate were captured by the 180
degree model with a phase angle included in the calculation. Some of the difference between the
theoretical and STAAD frequencies is attributed to the loss of mass due to the piecewise secant
representation of the outer radius and, since this mass is about 1 percent lower than for a true
circular plate, it is not surprising that the first few modes are lower than the theoretical
solution.
STAADInput
staad space STAAD Ver. prob. 16
* Natural Frequencies of a Circular Plate
unit pound inch
joint coord cylindrical
1 1 -90 0 13 1 90 0
rep 2 1.244 0 0
rep 1 1.051 0 0
rep 1 1.367 0 0
rep 1 1.779 0 0
rep 1 2.315 0 0
joint coord
1000 0 0 0
elem inci
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 92 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 84 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 92
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3 240.146 0.00416
4 283.028 0.00353
5 373.198 0.00268
6 466.579 0.00214
MODAL WEIGHT (MODAL MASS TIMES g) IN POUN GENERALIZED
MODE X Y Z WEIGHT
1 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 1.053697E+00 4.537235E-01
2 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 2.214107E-10 3.944625E-01
3 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 1.886318E-07 3.935445E-01
4 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 1.275807E-01 1.752589E-01
5 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 1.060168E-08 4.222041E-01
6 0.000000E+00 0.000000E+00 7.909327E-10 2.165115E-01
MASS PARTICIPATION FACTORS
MASS PARTICIPATION FACTORS IN PERCENT
--------------------------------------
MODE X Y Z SUMM-X SUMM-Y SUMM-Z
1 0.00 0.00 86.78 0.000 0.000 86.780
2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000 86.780
3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000 86.780
4 0.00 0.00 10.51 0.000 0.000 97.287
5 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000 97.287
6 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000 97.287
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* NATURAL FREQUENCIES OF A CIRCULAR PLATE
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Reference
Blevins, Robert D., Formulas for Natural Frequency and Mode Shape, Van Nostrand Reinhold
Company, 1979, page 258.
Problem
A flat rectangular plate is simply supported on all four sides. The first six modes and their
associated natural frequencies are to be computed for this structure using the subspace
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iteration method offered by STAAD.Pro. This problem also demonstrates that the mesh
refinement can be chosen to accurately calculate modes of interest based on the expected mode
shapes.
Figure 1-8: Simply supported, rectangular plate
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Theoretical Answers
From the reference case 16 in Table 11-4, the first six natural frequencies of the plate are
described by the following equations:
2
ij Eh
3
fij = 2
2a
(
12 1 2 )
= dimensionless parameter associated with the mode indices i, j
i = number of half-waves in this mode shape along the horizontal axis
j = number of half-waves in this mode shape along the vertical axis
= Poissons ratio
E = elastic modulus
h = plate thickness
= mass of material per unit area
a = length of plate
b = width of plate
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= 0.30
E =30.0106 psi
h=0.2 inches
=
(0.282 lb / in )(0.20 in)
m
3
= 0.146 10 4 in/lb f s 2 / in 3
(386.4 lb in/lb s )
m f
2
a = 45.0 inches
b = 30.0 inches
1 Eh
3
=
1 (30.0 10 )(0.20)
6 3
= 0.9644
2a 2 2 (10.0) 2 12(1.460 10 )1 (0.3)
(
12 1 2 ) 4
2
cycles/sec.
2ij is tabulated from the reference as follows:
Table 1-7: Values of 2ij
Number of Half-Waves Number of Half-Waves
Mode Number 2ij
in Length (i) in Width (j)
1 32.08 1 1
2 61.69 2 1
3 98.70 1 2
4 111.0 3 1
5 128.3 2 2
6 177.7 3 2
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Comparison
Table 1-8: Comparison of frequency values, Hz, for verification problem no.
17
Mode Number Theoretical STAADBasic Solver STAADAdvanced Solver
As noted earlier, the node spacing was based on the highest mode of interest. It follows that the
difference between the theoretical and STAAD.Pro frequencies generally increases with
increasing mode sequence.
STAADInput
staad space STAAD Ver. prob. 17
* Natural frequencies of a rectangular plate
unit pound inch
joint coord
1 0 0 0 13 45 0 0
rep all 8 0 3.75 0
elem inci
1 1 2 15 14 to 12
rep 7 12 13
elem prop
1 to 96 th 0.2
const
e 30.0E6 ALL
dens 0.282 all
poisson 0.3 all
cut off mode shape 6
cut off freq 1000
supp
* Corner nodes
1 13 105 117 fixed but mx my
* Nodes along y=0 and y=30
2 to 12 106 to 116 fixed but mx my
* Nodes along x=0
14 to 92 by 13 fixed but mx my
* Nodes along x=45
26 to 104 by 13 fixed but mx my
* Interior nodes
15 to 25 28 to 38 41 to 51 54 to 64 67 to 77 80 to 90 -
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 117 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 96 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 117
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Reference
1. Problem 1, from the ASME 1972 Program Verification and Qualification Library
2. DeSalvo, G.J., and Swanson, J.A., ANSYS Engineering Analysis System Examples Manual,
Swanson Analysis Systems, Inc., 1979, Example Problem No. 2.
3. Peterson, F.E., EASE2 Elastic Analysis for Structural Engineering Example Problem Manual,
Engineering Analysis Corporation, 1981, Example 2.03.
Problem
A three dimensional frame is analyzed for its natural frequencies and the associated mode
shapes using the subspace iteration method offered by STAAD.Pro.
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Natural Modes of a Framework
Cross-section Properties
All the beam elements have the same cross section:
The expression for the shear flexibility factor is derived from the ratio of maximum shear
stress to the average shear stress:
= AQ/Ib
Where the four items A, Q, I, and b are properties of the half cross-section about the
centerline. For the circular section they are:
A = /2(Ro2 - Ri2 )
Q = 2/3(Ro3 - Ri3 )
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I = /8(Ro4 - Ri4 )
I = 2(Ro - Ri)
The final expression for the shear flexibility factor, for a circular tube section is:
3 3
AQ 4 Ro Ri
= =
Ib
(
3 R 2 R 2
o i )(R oRi )
= 1.993620
Hence the shear area is entered as
AY = Cross Section Area / = 1.074532 / 1.99362 = 0.538985 in2
Comparison
The following table compares Twenty-Four Natural Frequencies
Table 1-9: Comparison of natural frequency values (cycles per second) for
verification problem no. 18
Mode DeSalvo and Peterson STAADBasic STAADAdvanced
Number Swanson2 3 Solver Solver
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Natural Modes of a Framework
In both references by DeSalvo and Swanson2 and Peterson3, the number of dynamic degrees of
freedom has been reduced from 42 to 24, by means of the Guyan method. No such reduction is
performed in the STAAD.Pro model.
STAADInput
staad space STAAD Ver. prob. 18
* Natural Modes of a space frame
unit pound inch
joint coord
1 0 0 0 ; 2 27.25 0 0
3 0 10 0 ; 4 27.25 10 0
5 0 18.625 0 ; 6 8.625 18.625 0 ; 7 18.625 18.625 0 ; 8 27.25 18.625 0
9 0 18.625 8.625 ; 10 27.25 18.625 8.625
11 0 0 17.25 ; 12 27.25 0 17.25
13 0 10 17.25 ; 14 27.25 10 17.25
15 0 18.625 17.25 ; 16 8.625 18.625 17.25
17 18.625 18.625 17.25 ; 18 27.25 18.625 17.25
memb inci
1 1 3 ; 2 2 4 ; 3 3 5 ; 4 4 8
5 5 6 7
8 5 9 ; 9 8 10 ; 10 9 15 ; 11 10 18
12 11 13 ; 13 12 14 ; 14 13 15 ; 15 14 18
16 15 16 ; 17 16 17 ; 18 17 18
memb prop
1 to 18 pris AX 1.074532 IZ 0.665747 IY 0.665747 IX 1.331494 -
AY 0.538985 AZ 0.538985
* AY 1.88 AZ 1.88
const
e 27.9E6 ALL
poiss 0.3 all
cut off mode shape 24
supp
1 2 11 12 fixed
load 1
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joint load
3 4 13 14 fx 3.4517 fy 3.4517 fz 3.4517
6 7 16 17 fx 3.4517 fy 3.4517 fz 3.4517
9 10 fx 3.4517 fy 3.4517 fz 3.4517
5 8 15 18 fx 9.7973 fy 9.7973 fz 9.7973
modal calc req
perf analy
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 18 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 18
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 4
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Response of a Simply Supported Beam to a Shock Spectrum
Reference
1. Biggs, John M., Introduction to Structural Dynamics, McGraw Hill, 1964, pp. 256-263
2. Blevins, Robert D., Formulas for Natural Frequency and Mode Shape, Van Nostrand-
Reinhold, 1979.
Problem
The supports of a simply supported beam are subjected to an acceleration time history. The
maximum bending moment in the beam is computed for the first mode of the structure. This
problem demonstrates the capabilities of STAAD to calculate the correct modal response of a
structure utilizing response spectrum data.
Figure 1-11: Simple span beam
The STAAD model consists of 11 nodes and 10 elastic beam elements. Node 1 is completely
restrained with the exception of having rotational freedom in the Z direction, the remaining
nodes are restrained except for X and Y displacements and Z rotations. Node 11 is additionally
restrained against displacements in the Y direction to provide for the simple support condition .
Only the contribution of the first mode of the structure is considered.
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Theoretical Solution
Material Properties
L = 240.0 inches
E = 30 x 106 lb/in2
EI = 1.0 x 1010 lb-in2
m = 0.2 lb-sec2 / in2
h = 14.0 in.
From Reference 2, Table 8-1, page 108, the fundamental frequency of the beam is:
2
i EI 9.869 1.0(10) 10
fi = = = 6.098hz
2 2 m 2 (240) 2 0.2
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Response of a Simply Supported Beam to a Shock Spectrum
Comparison
Table 1-10: Comparison of max. moment in beam 5 for verification problem
no. 19
STAAD STAAD
Solution Theory
Basic Solver Advanced Solver
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE STAAD VER. PROB. 19
* RESPONSE OF A SIMPLY SUPPORTED BEAM TO A SHOCK SPECTRUM
UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 11 240 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2 10
MEMB PROP
1 TO 10 PRIS YD 14.0 ZD 1.45777 AX 20.4082 IX 40.0 IY 3.6139 IZ 333.333
CONST
E 30.0E6 ALL
POISS 0.3 ALL
DENS 3.78672 ALL
CUT OFF MODE SHAPE 1
SUPPORT
1 FIXED BUT MZ
2 TO 10 FIXED BUT FX FY MZ
11 FIXED BUT FX MZ
LOAD 1
SELF X 1.0
SELF Y 1.0
SPECTRUM SRSS Y 1.0 ACC DAMP 0.001 SCALE 386.4
0.15 1.648 ; 0.17 1.648
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 11 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 10
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 11
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Reference
Timoshenko, S., and Woinowsky-Krieger, S., Theory of Plates and Shells, Second Edition, McGraw-
Hill, 1959, pages 162 - 165.
Problem
A rectangular plate is simply supported on all four sides. The transverse and longitudinal
bending moments as well as the deflections at several points on the plate are computed.
Figure 1-13: Rectangular plate model
L = 12 in., W = 16 in.
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Thermal Loading on a Simply Supported Rectangular Plate
The plate is modeled using 1 in. X 1 in. size elements. At the corner nodes, all the degrees of
freedom are considered restrained. For the nodes along the four edges, rotation is permitted
about that edge.
Theoretical Solution
From the Reference, equation (j), the expression for deflection normal to the plate surface is:
( )
t 1 + 4 2
sin
mx
cosh
my
w= 3 m = 1, 3, 5 3
1 cosh m
h m
where
mb
m =
2
From the Reference, equation (k), the expressions for bending moment per unit width are
Mx =
(
4Dt 1 )
2
sin
mx
cosh
my
h m = 1, 3, 5 m cosh m
My =
(
t 1 )D 4Dt(1 )
2 2
sin
mx
cosh
my
h h m = 1, 3, 5 m cosh m
Where:
= 12.0E-06 / F
t = 450 F
= 0.3
h = 0.3 in.
a = 12 in.
b = 16 in.
E= 10.0E6 psi
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Comparison
Table 1-11: Comparison of deflections along X = 6, in inches, for verification
problem no. 20
STAAD Basic STAAD Advanced
Node Theoretical
X Y Solver Solver
Number Deflection
Deflection Deflection
118 0 1 0 0 0
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130 12 1 0 0 0
Mx My Mx My Mx My
Mx My Mx My Mx My
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Mx My Mx My Mx My
STAADInput
staad space STAAD Ver. Prob. 20
* Thermal loading on a simply supported rectangular plate.
unit pound inch
joint coord
1 0 -8 0 13 12 -8 0
rep 16 0 1 0
elem inci
1 1 2 15 14 to 12
rep 15 12 13
elem prop
1 to 192 th 0.3
const
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e 10.0E6 all
poiss 0.3 all
alpha 12.0E-6 all
supp
1 13 209 221 fixed
2 to 12 210 to 220 fixed but mx
14 to 196 by 13 26 to 208 by 13 fixed but my
load 1
temp load
1 to 192 temp 0 450
perf analy
print joint disp list 119 to 129 7 to 215 by 13
print elem stress list 97 to 108 6 to 186 by 12
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Reference
Hand calculation.
Problem
Figure 1-14: Cantilever member model
A transverse load P is applied to a cantilever member and increased until the member fails.
Member length = 24 inch
Section = Wide flange W16X77
Material = Steel
Expected yield strength = 36 ksi
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Deflection Calculation Through Pushover Analysis
Figure 1-15: Plastic Rotation (in radians) vs. Moment (in inkips) plot for moment hinge
1 0 0.153
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2 0.001 1.153
3 0.078 57.837
4 0.136 61.953
5 0.237 63.859
6 0.338 65.765
7 0.439 67.671
8 0.54 69.578
9 0.641 71.484
10 0.742 73.39
11 0.843 75.296
12 0.945 77.202
13 1.045 79.096
14 1.057 79.32
15 1.057 21.462
z = PL3/3EI +PL/GAv
P = 57.837 kip, l = 24 in, E = 29000 ksi, I = 138.0 in4, G = 11154 ksi, Av = 10.4323 in2
At Load Step 14
Equation of elastic deflection at cantilever tip
z = PL3/3EI +PL/GAv
P = 79.32 kip, l = 24 inch, E = 29000 ksi, I = 138.0 inP 4, G = 11154 ksi, Av = 10.4323
in2
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Deflection Calculation Through Pushover Analysis
Comparison
Table 1-16: Comparison of results for verification problem no. 21
Deflection (free end) in
Load Force P (free Percent
Step end)kips STAAD.Pro Advanced Hand Difference
Solver Calculation
Note: The deflection results from STAAD.Pro shown in the above table were obtained in the
post-processing mode Pushover-Node Results page.
Pushover analysis can be done through the Advanced Analysis Engine only.
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE
START JOB INFORMATION
ENGINEER DATE 20-Jul-07
END JOB INFORMATION
INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT INCHES KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 0 24 0;
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2;
DEFINE MATERIAL START
ISOTROPIC STEEL
E 29000
POISSON 0.3
DENSITY 0.000283
ALPHA 6.5e-006
DAMP 0.03
END DEFINE MATERIAL
MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
1 TABLE ST W16X77
CONSTANTS
MATERIAL STEEL ALL
SUPPORTS
1 FIXED
DEFINE PUSHOVER DATA
FRAME 2
FYE 36.000000 ALL
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1. STAAD SPACE
INPUT FILE: Ver21.STD
2. START JOB INFORMATION
3. ENGINEER DATE 20-JUL-07
4. END JOB INFORMATION
5. INPUT WIDTH 79
6. UNIT INCHES KIP
7. JOINT COORDINATES
8. 1 0 0 0; 2 0 24 0
9. MEMBER INCIDENCES
10. 1 1 2
11. DEFINE MATERIAL START
12. ISOTROPIC STEEL
13. E 29000
14. POISSON 0.3
15. DENSITY 0.000283
16. ALPHA 6.5E-006
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39. SC 4
40. SS 1.1
41. S1 1.6
42. SAVE LOADSTEP RESULT DISP 0.1
43. END PUSHOVER DATA
44. LOAD 1 LOADTYPE GRAVITY
45. SELFWEIGHT Z 1
46. LOAD 2 LOADTYPE PUSH
47. JOINT LOAD
48. 2 FZ 1
49. PERFORM PUSHOVER ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
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Reference
1. Blevins, R. D., Formulas for natural Frequency and Mode Shape, Van Nostrand Reinhold,
1979, pp. 108, 455-486.
2. Warburton, G. B., The Dynamical Behavior of Structures, Pergamon Press, 1964, pp. 10-15,
85, 86.
Problem
Determine the steady-state displacements of the quarter and mid-span points of a fixed-fixed
beam subjected to a parabolically varying distributed load operating at a 7.5 Hz frequency.
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Fixed Fixed Beam Excited by Harmonic Distributed Load
E = 10.0x106 psi
L = 200 inches
I = 2/3 in4
A = 2 in2
Po = 0.1 lbf/in3
g = 386.4 in/sec2
The DYNRE2 run utilizes all 19 modes calculated by STAAD (Steady State analysis) for which a
value of 1.0(10)-10 times critical damping is assigned. A single forcing frequency equal to 7.5 Hz
is specified for the distributed load. This load is distributed to the nodes by calculating the total
integrated load for each beam and lumping one-half of this force to the respective i and j nodes.
x P (x )
Fi = F j = x j
i 2
dx =
1 xj 4
2 x i l 2 (xl x ) d x
2
xj 2 2 3 3
x2 2x 3 xj xi xj xi
Fi = F j = =
l 3l 2 200 60, 000
xi
Theoretical Solution
The theoretical solution for this example is taken from:
1. Blevins, R. D., Formulas for natural Frequency and Mode Shape, Van Nostrand Reinhold,
1979, pp 108, 455-486.
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2. Warburton, G. B., The Dynamical Behavior of Structures, Pergamon Press, 1964, pp. 10-
15, 85, 86.
The natural frequencies of the system are calculated using the equations from reference 1 page
108 and reference 2 page 85.
12 EI
fi = 2
2 m
Where:
m = A/g
fi =
i
2
6
( )
1.0(10) 2 / 3
2 0.10(2.0 / 386.4)
2 (200)
fi = 4.5156271*10-1 i2
isatisfies the characteristic equation:
cos cosh - 1 = 0
Table 1-17: Calculated natural frequency for each mode
i i i fi
i = cosh
ix
cos
ix
(
i sinh
ix
sin
ix
)
Where:
cosh i cos i
i =
sinh i sin i
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From reference 1, page 466, case c and page 467, case 29:
8P 0 8( l ) iP 0
l x i (x) d x =
4Po 4Po
l xi (x) d x
2
2 2 2
1 + (i )i (i )i i i l 2 2 i i l
l l i l i l
Therefore:
= 7.5(2) = 47.1239 radians/sec
16Po 16(1.0)sin t 30, 912 sin t
i = sin t = =
2 2
m i(
2 2
i
2
) 0.10(2)
386.4
i i 2,
220.661
i(
2 2
i 2, 220.661 )
Table 1-18: Mode shapes
i i i i (t) i (1/4) (1/2)
( )
y x, t = i = 1, 3, 5, 7 i (t )i (x)
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Table 1-19: Steady state displacements for 1/4 and 1/2 points (nodes 6 and
11, respectively)
i ()i (t) (1/2)i (t)
1 -0.6592727 -1.2130493
3 -0.0030357 0.0031137
5 0.0000764 -0.0002048
7 0.0000293 -0.0000318
Comparison
Table 1-20: Comparison of steady-state displacements of the quarter (Node 6)
and mid-span points (Node 11) for verification problem no. 22
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STAADInput
STAAD SPACE
START JOB INFORMATION
ENGINEER DATE 29-Mar-06
END JOB INFORMATION
* FIXED BEAM SUBJECTED TO A HARMONIC LOAD WITH A PARABOLIC DISTRIBUTION
X
* NUMBER OF NODES 21
X
* HIGH NODE NUMBER 21
X
* NODES FULLY RESTRAINED 2
X
* NUMBER OF BEAM ELEMENTS 20
X
* NUMBER OF EIGENVECTORS 19
SET SHEAR
UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 10 0 0; 3 20 0 0; 4 30 0 0; 5 40 0 0; 6 50 0 0; 7 60 0 0;
8 70 0 0; 9 80 0 0; 10 90 0 0; 11 100 0 0; 12 110 0 0; 13 120 0 0;
14 130 0 0; 15 140 0 0; 16 150 0 0; 17 160 0 0; 18 170 0 0; 19 180 0 0;
20 190 0 0; 21 200 0 0;
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4; 4 4 5; 5 5 6; 6 6 7; 7 7 8; 8 8 9; 9 9 10;
10 10 11; 11 11 12; 12 12 13; 13 13 14; 14 14 15; 15 15 16; 16 16 17;
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1. STAAD SPACE
INPUT FILE: Ver22.STD
2. START JOB INFORMATION
3. ENGINEER DATE 29-MAR-06
4. END JOB INFORMATION
5. * FIXED BEAM SUBJECTED TO A HARMONIC LOAD WITH A PARABOLIC DISTRIBUTION X
6. * NUMBER OF NODES 21 X
7. * HIGH NODE NUMBER 21 X
8. * NODES FULLY RESTRAINED 2 X
9. * NUMBER OF BEAM ELEMENTS 20 X
10. * NUMBER OF EIGENVECTORS 19
11. SET SHEAR
12. UNIT INCHES POUND
13. JOINT COORDINATES
14. 1 0 0 0; 2 10 0 0; 3 20 0 0; 4 30 0 0; 5 40 0 0; 6 50 0 0; 7 60 0 0
15. 8 70 0 0; 9 80 0 0; 10 90 0 0; 11 100 0 0; 12 110 0 0; 13 120 0 0
16. 14 130 0 0; 15 140 0 0; 16 150 0 0; 17 160 0 0; 18 170 0 0; 19 180 0 0
17. 20 190 0 0; 21 200 0 0
18. MEMBER INCIDENCES
19. 1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4; 4 4 5; 5 5 6; 6 6 7; 7 7 8; 8 8 9; 9 9 10
20. 10 10 11; 11 11 12; 12 12 13; 13 13 14; 14 14 15; 15 15 16; 16 16 17
21. 17 17 18; 18 18 19; 19 19 20; 20 20 21
22. MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
23. 1 TO 20 PRIS AX 2 AY 0 AZ 0 IX 0.001 IY 0.666667 IZ 0.166667
24. SUPPORTS
25. 2 TO 20 FIXED BUT FY MZ
26. 1 21 FIXED
27. DEFINE MATERIAL START
28. ISOTROPIC MATERIAL1
29. E 1E+007
30. POISSON 0.3
31. DENSITY 0.0999194
32. END DEFINE MATERIAL
33. CONSTANTS
34. BETA 90 ALL
35. MATERIAL MATERIAL1 MEMB 1 TO 20
36. CUT OFF MODE SHAPE 7
37. CUT OFF FREQUENCY 500
38. LOAD 1
STAAD SPACE -- PAGE NO. 2
39. SELFWEIGHT X 1
40. SELFWEIGHT Y 1
41. SELFWEIGHT Z 1
42. MODAL CALCULATION REQUESTED
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 21 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 20
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 21
47. 2 FY 1.8666
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48. 3 FY 3.5666
49. 4 FY 5.0666
50. 5 FY 6.3666
51. 6 FY 7.4666
52. 7 FY 8.3666
53. 8 FY 9.0666
54. 9 FY 9.5666
55. 10 FY 9.8666
56. 11 FY 9.9666
57. 12 FY 9.8666
58. 13 FY 9.5666
59. 14 FY 9.0666
60. 15 FY 8.3666
61. 16 FY 7.4666
62. 17 FY 6.3666
63. 18 FY 5.0666
64. 19 FY 3.5666
65. 20 FY 1.8666
66. END
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Static Trusses
Static Truss 1 75
Static Truss 2 78
Static Truss 3 82
Static Truss 4 87
Static Truss 5 92
Static Truss 6 95
Plane Truss: Support Reactions Due to a Joint Load 99
Plane Truss Joint Deflection 102
Deflection and stress of a truss system 105
Static Truss 7 108
Static Truss 1
Objective
To find member stress due to a joint load in a space truss using static analysis.
Reference
Beer, F.P., and Johnston, Jr., E.R., Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Statics and Dynamics, McGraw -
Hill, Inc., New York, 1962, p.47, Problem 2.70.
Problem
A 50 lb load is supported by three bars which are pinned to a ceiling as shown. Determine the
stress, , in each bar.
Area of each bar = 1 in2, E = 30 (10)6 psi
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Static Truss 1
Comparison
Table 2-1: Comparison of member stress, in psi, for static truss no. 1
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
STAAD TRUSS :A SPACE TRUSS
* FILE TRUSS01.STD
*
* REF: "VECTOR MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERS, STATICS & DYNAMICS",
* MCGRAW HILL BOOK CO., INC., NEW YORK, 1962
* PROBLEM 2.70, PAGE 47.
*
UNIT FT POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.
2 8. 0. 0.
3 0. 6. 0.
4 4. 2. 6.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 4
2 2 4
3 3 4
UNIT INCH
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 TO 3 PRIS AX 1.
CONSTANTS
E 30E6 ALL
SUPPORTS
1 TO 3 PINNED
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LOAD 1 WEIGHT
JOINT LOAD
4 FZ 50.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT MEMBER STRESSES
FINISH
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**WARNING** THE POISSON'S RATIO HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFIED FOR ONE OR MORE
MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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Static Truss 2
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 4 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 3
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 3
MEMBER STRESSES
---------------
ALL UNITS ARE POUN/SQ INCH
MEMB LD SECT AXIAL BEND-Y BEND-Z COMBINED SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z
Static Truss 2
Objective
To find member force due to a member load in a plane articulate structure.
Reference
Kinney, J. S.,Indeterminate Structural Analysis, Addison - Wesley Publishing Co., 1957, p.275,
Problem 6 - 19.(Original data is in US Customary Units)
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Problem
Find the tensile stress in the cable. The cross - sectional area of the cable is 967.74 mm2 with an
E of 137.895 GPa. The timber beam 1-3 is 304.8 mm x 304.8 mm in section, with E = 11.03161
GPa. Each member of the steel cantilever truss has a cross - sectional area of 2,580.64 mm2, and
E of 206.8427 GPa.
Figure 2-2: Plane articulate truss
Comparison
Table 2-2: Comparison of member force, in kN, for static truss no. 2
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
STAAD PLANE :A PLANE ARTICULATE STRUCTURE
* FILE TRUSS02.STD
*
* REFERENCE: INDETERMINATE STRURAL ANALYSIS, KINNEY, 1957,
* ADISON-WESLEY PUBLISHING COMPANY, PAGE 275, PROBLEM 6-19.
*
*
UNIT NEWTON METER
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0
2 3.0480 0 0
3 4.5720 0 0
4 4.5720 2.4384 0
5 6.4008 4.8768 0
6 6.4008 2.4384 0
7 8.2296 4.8768 0
8 8.2296 2.4384 0
9 10.0586 4.8768 0
10 10.0586 2.4384 0
*
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2 3 1 1
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4 4 6
5 6 8
6 8 10
7 4 5
8 6 5
9 6 7
10 8 7
11 8 9
12 5 7
13 7 9
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 2 PRI YD .3048 ZD .3048
3 PRI AX 9.6774E-4 IZ 41.62314E-8
4 TO 13 PRI AX 25.8064E-4 IZ 41.62314E-8
CONSTANTS
E 11.03161E9 MEMB 1 2
E 137.89500E9 MEMB 3
E 206.84270E9 MEMB 4 TO 13
MEMBER RELEASES
3 TO 13 START MZ
*
SUPPORT
1 9 10 FIXED
*
LOADING 1
JOINT LOADS
2 FY -44.4822E3
*
PERFORM ANALYSIS
UNITS KNS
PRINT MEMBER FORCES LIST 3
FINISH
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6. *
7. *
8. UNIT NEWTON METER
9. JOINT COORDINATES
10. 1 0 0 0
11. 2 3.0480 0 0
12. 3 4.5720 0 0
13. 4 4.5720 2.4384 0
14. 5 6.4008 4.8768 0
15. 6 6.4008 2.4384 0
16. 7 8.2296 4.8768 0
17. 8 8.2296 2.4384 0
18. 9 10.0586 4.8768 0
19. 10 10.0586 2.4384 0
20. *
21. MEMBER INCIDENCES
22. 1 1 2 3 1 1
23. 4 4 6
24. 5 6 8
25. 6 8 10
26. 7 4 5
27. 8 6 5
28. 9 6 7
29. 10 8 7
30. 11 8 9
31. 12 5 7
32. 13 7 9
33. MEMBER PROPERTIES
34. 1 2 PRI YD .3048 ZD .3048
35. 3 PRI AX 9.6774E-4 IZ 41.62314E-8
36. 4 TO 13 PRI AX 25.8064E-4 IZ 41.62314E-8
37. CONSTANTS
38. E 11.03161E9 MEMB 1 2
:A PLANE ARTICULATE STRUCTURE -- PAGE NO. 2
* FILE TRUSS02.STD
39. E 137.89500E9 MEMB 3
40. E 206.84270E9 MEMB 4 TO 13
41. MEMBER RELEASES
42. 3 TO 13 START MZ
43. *
44. SUPPORT
45. 1 9 10 FIXED
46. *
47. LOADING 1
48. JOINT LOADS
49. 2 FY -44.4822E3
50. *
51. PERFORM ANALYSIS
**WARNING** THE POISSON'S RATIO HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFIED FOR ONE OR MORE
MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 10 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 13
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 3
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Static Truss 3
Static Truss 3
Objective
To find member forces due to joint loads in a plane truss.
Reference
Norris C.H., Wilbur J. B., Elementary Structural Analysis, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill, Inc., Page
159, Problem 4.3. (Original data is in US Customary Units)
Problem
Compute the bar forces in the bars a, b, c, d, e of the truss due to the loads shown.
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Comparison
Table 2-3: Comparison of member force, in kN, for static truss no. 3
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
STAAD PLANE :A PLANE TRUSS
* FILE TRUSS03.STD
*
* REFERENCE: ELEMENTARY STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS, NORIS AND WILBUR,
* 2ND EDITION, MCGRAW-HILL BOOK COMPANY, PAGE 159,
* PROBLEM 4.3 (ORIGINAL DATA IN US CUSTOMAY UNITS)
*
UNIT NEWTON METER
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0
2 7.62 0
3 7.62 9.144
4 15.24 0
5 15.24 4.572
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Static Truss 3
6 15.24 9.144
7 22.86 0
8 22.86 12.192
9 30.48 0
10 30.48 4.572
11 30.48 9.144
12 38.10 0
13 38.10 9.144
14 45.72 0
*
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2; 5 2 4
8 4 7; 11 7 9
14 9 12; 17 12 14
2 1 5; 3 1 3
4 2 3; 6 5 3
7 3 6; 9 7 5
21 4 5; 22 5 6
10 6 8;23 7 8
12 7 10; 13 11 8
24 9 10; 25 10 11
15 10 13; 16 11 13
18 14 10; 19 12 13
20 14 13
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 TO 25 PRI AX 12.9032E-4
CONSTANT
E 206.84271E9 ALL
MEMBER TRUSS
1 TO 25
*
SUPPORTS
1 PINNED
14 FIXED BUT FX
*
LOADING 1 VERTICAL JOINT LOADS
JOINT LOADS
2 9 FY -4.448222E4
4 7 FY -8.896444E4
12 FY -2.224111E4
*
PERFORM ANALYSIS
UNITS KNS
PRINT MEMBER FORCES LIST 2 5 6 10 12
FINISH
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49. *
50. LOADING 1 VERTICAL JOINT LOADS
51. JOINT LOADS
52. 2 9 FY -4.448222E4
53. 4 7 FY -8.896444E4
54. 12 FY -2.224111E4
55. *
56. PERFORM ANALYSIS
**WARNING** THE POISSON'S RATIO HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFIED FOR ONE OR MORE
MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 14 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 25
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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Objective
To find support reactions and member forces due to a joint load in a space truss.
Reference
Beer F. P., and Johnston, E. R., Vector Mechanics for Engineers - Statics, 4th Edition, McGraw Hill,
Inc., p.216, Problem 6.20.
Problem
The space truss is supported by the six reactions shown. If a horizontal 2,700 N load is applied at
A, determine the reactions and the force in each member.
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Static Truss 4
Comparison
Table 2-4: Comparison of support reactions, in N, for static truss no. 4
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Bv 0 0 none
AB 0 0 none
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CD 0 0 none
STAAD Input
STAAD SPACE :A SPACE TRUSS
* FILE: TRUSS04.STD
*
* REFERENCE: VECTOR MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERS - STATICS, BEER AND
* JOHNSTON, 4TH EDITION, MCGRAW-HILL BOOK CO.,
* PAGE 216, PROBLEM 6.20.
*
UNITS NEWTON METER
JOINT COORDINATES
1 1.0 0.0 0.6
2 1.0 0.0 -0.6
3 -0.8 0.0 0.0
4 0.0 1.5 0.0
*
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 4
2 2 4
3 3 4
4 1 2 5
6 3 1
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 TO 6 PRI AX 0.001
CONSTANTS
E 200.0E9 ALL
MEMBER TRUSS
1 TO 6
*
SUPPORTS
1 FIXED BUT FZ
2 FIXED BUT FZ
3 FIXED BUT FX
*
LOADING 1 HORIZONTAL LOAD
JOINT LOAD
4 FZ 2700.0
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT SUPPORT REACTIONS
PRINT MEMBER FORCES
FINISH
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MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 4 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 6
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 3
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Static Truss 5
Static Truss 5
Objective
To find support reactions due to joint loads in a plane truss.
Reference
McCormack, J.C. Structural Analysis, Intext Educational Publishers, 3rd Edition, 1975.
Problem
Find the vertical support reactions of the truss.
E = 30,000.0 ksi
A = 100 in2
Loads as shown.
Figure 2-5: Plane truss
Comparison
Table 2-6: Comparison of support reactions for static truss no. 5
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
R9 (kips) 30 30 none
STAAD Input
STAAD TRUSS :A PLANE TRUSS
* FILE: TRUSS05.STD
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*
* REFERENCE: MCCORMAC, J.C.,"STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS", INTEXT
* EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK, 3RD EDITION, 1975.
*
INPUT WIDTH 72
UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.; 2 30. 0. 0.; 3 60. 0. 0.; 4 90. 0. 0.; 5 120. 0. 0.
6 150. 0. 0.; 7 180. 0. 0.; 8 210. 0. 0.; 9 240. 0. 0.; 10 0. 20. 0.
11 30. 20. 0.; 12 60. 20. 0.; 13 90. 20. 0.; 14 120. 20. 0.
15 150. 20. 0.; 16 180. 20. 0.; 17 210. 20. 0.; 18 240. 20. 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4; 4 4 5; 5 5 6; 6 6 7; 7 7 8; 8 8 9; 9 10 11
10 11 12; 11 12 13; 12 13 14; 13 14 15; 14 16 17; 15 17 18; 16 1 10
17 10 2; 18 2 11; 19 11 3; 20 3 12; 21 12 4; 22 4 13; 23 13 5; 24 5 14
25 14 6; 26 6 15; 27 15 7; 28 7 16; 29 16 8; 30 8 17; 31 17 9; 32 9 18
UNIT INCHES KIP
MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
1 TO 32 PRI AX 100.
* MEMBER TRUSS
* 1 TO 32
CONSTANTS
E 30000. ALL
SUPPORTS
1 PINNED
4 9 FIXED BUT FX MZ
LOAD 1 POINT LOADS AT SPECIFIC JOINTS
JOINT LOAD
6 TO 8 FY -60.
3 FY -80.
2 FY -40.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT SUPPORT REACTIONS
FINISH
STAAD Output
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3. *
4. * REFERENCE: MCCORMAC, J.C.,"STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS", INTEXT
5. * EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK, 3RD EDITION, 1975.
6. *
7. INPUT WIDTH 72
8. UNIT FEET KIP
9. JOINT COORDINATES
10. 1 0. 0. 0.; 2 30. 0. 0.; 3 60. 0. 0.; 4 90. 0. 0.; 5 120. 0. 0.
11. 6 150. 0. 0.; 7 180. 0. 0.; 8 210. 0. 0.; 9 240. 0. 0.; 10 0. 20. 0.
12. 11 30. 20. 0.; 12 60. 20. 0.; 13 90. 20. 0.; 14 120. 20. 0.
13. 15 150. 20. 0.; 16 180. 20. 0.; 17 210. 20. 0.; 18 240. 20. 0.
14. MEMBER INCIDENCES
15. 1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4; 4 4 5; 5 5 6; 6 6 7; 7 7 8; 8 8 9; 9 10 11
16. 10 11 12; 11 12 13; 12 13 14; 13 14 15; 14 16 17; 15 17 18; 16 1 10
17. 17 10 2; 18 2 11; 19 11 3; 20 3 12; 21 12 4; 22 4 13; 23 13 5; 24 5 14
18. 25 14 6; 26 6 15; 27 15 7; 28 7 16; 29 16 8; 30 8 17; 31 17 9; 32 9 18
19. UNIT INCHES KIP
20. MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
21. 1 TO 32 PRI AX 100.
22. * MEMBER TRUSS
23. * 1 TO 32
24. CONSTANTS
25. E 30000. ALL
26. SUPPORTS
27. 1 PINNED
28. 4 9 FIXED BUT FX MZ
29. LOAD 1 POINT LOADS AT SPECIFIC JOINTS
30. JOINT LOAD
31. 6 TO 8 FY -60.
32. 3 FY -80.
33. 2 FY -40.
34. PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 18 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 32
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 3
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Objective
To find support reactions due to joint loads in a plane truss.
Reference
McCormack, J.C., Structural Analysis, Intext Educational Publishers, 3rd Edition, 1975.
Problem
Find the vertical and horizontal reactions at the supports of the truss.
E = 30,000.0 ksi
A = 100 in2
Loads as shown.
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Comparison
Table 2-7: Comparison of support reactions for static truss no. 6
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
STAAD TRUSS :A PLANE TRUSS
* FILE TRUSS06.STD
*
* REFERENCE: MCCORMAC, J.C.,"STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS", INTEXT
* EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK, 3RD EDITION, 1975.
*
INPUT WIDTH 72
UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.; 2 0. 60. 0.; 3 12.5 60. 0.; 4 0. 15. 0.; 5 0. 30. 0.
6 0. 45. 0.; 7 9.375 45. 0.; 8 6.25 30. 0.; 9 3.125 15. 0.
10 50. 90. 0.; 11 100. 90. 0.; 12 50. 75. 0.; 13 25. 75. 0.
14 66.667 90. 0.; 15 83.333 90. 0.; 16 83.333 85. 0.; 17 66.667 80. 0.
18 31.25 67.5 0.; 19 200. 0. 0.; 20 200. 60. 0.; 21 187.5 60. 0.
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22 200. 15. 0.; 23 200. 30. 0.; 24 200. 45. 0.; 25 190.625 45. 0.
26 193.75 30. 0.; 27 196.875 15. 0.; 28 150. 90. 0.; 29 150. 75. 0.
30 175. 75. 0.; 31 133.333 90. 0.; 32 116.667 90. 0.; 33 116.667 85. 0.
34 133.333 80. 0.; 35 168.75 67.5 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 4; 2 2 3; 3 3 7; 4 4 5; 5 5 6; 6 6 2; 7 7 8; 8 8 9; 9 9 1; 10 4 9
11 9 5; 12 5 8; 13 8 6; 14 6 7; 15 7 2; 16 2 13; 17 10 14; 18 11 16
19 12 18; 20 13 10; 21 14 15; 22 15 11; 23 16 17; 24 17 12; 25 18 3
26 3 13; 27 13 18; 28 13 12; 29 12 10; 30 10 17; 31 17 14; 32 14 16
33 16 15; 34 19 22; 35 20 21; 36 21 25; 37 22 23; 38 23 24; 39 24 20
40 25 26; 41 26 27; 42 27 19; 43 22 27; 44 27 23; 45 23 26; 46 26 24
47 24 25; 48 25 20; 49 20 30; 50 28 31; 51 11 33; 52 29 35; 53 30 28
54 31 32; 55 32 11; 56 33 34; 57 34 29; 58 35 21; 59 21 30; 60 30 35
61 30 29; 62 29 28; 63 28 34; 64 34 31; 65 31 33; 66 33 32
UNIT INCHES KIP
MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
1 TO 66 PRI AX 100.
CONSTANTS
E 30000. ALL
SUPPORTS
1 19 PINNED
UNIT FEET KIP
LOAD 1 JOINT LOADS AT SPECIFIC NODES
JOINT LOAD
11 14 15 31 32 FY -10.
10 28 FY -5.
4 TO 6 FX 4.
2 FX 2.0
2 10 FX 1.5435
13 FX 3.0870
2 10 FY -2.5725
13 FY -5.145
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT SUPPORT REACTIONS
FINISH
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2. * FILE TRUSS06.STD
3. *
4. * REFERENCE: MCCORMAC, J.C.,"STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS", INTEXT
5. * EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK, 3RD EDITION, 1975.
6. *
7. INPUT WIDTH 72
8. UNIT FEET KIP
9. JOINT COORDINATES
10. 1 0. 0. 0.; 2 0. 60. 0.; 3 12.5 60. 0.; 4 0. 15. 0.; 5 0. 30. 0.
11. 6 0. 45. 0.; 7 9.375 45. 0.; 8 6.25 30. 0.; 9 3.125 15. 0.
12. 10 50. 90. 0.; 11 100. 90. 0.; 12 50. 75. 0.; 13 25. 75. 0.
13. 14 66.667 90. 0.; 15 83.333 90. 0.; 16 83.333 85. 0.; 17 66.667 80. 0.
14. 18 31.25 67.5 0.; 19 200. 0. 0.; 20 200. 60. 0.; 21 187.5 60. 0.
15. 22 200. 15. 0.; 23 200. 30. 0.; 24 200. 45. 0.; 25 190.625 45. 0.
16. 26 193.75 30. 0.; 27 196.875 15. 0.; 28 150. 90. 0.; 29 150. 75. 0.
17. 30 175. 75. 0.; 31 133.333 90. 0.; 32 116.667 90. 0.; 33 116.667 85. 0.
18. 34 133.333 80. 0.; 35 168.75 67.5 0.
19. MEMBER INCIDENCES
20. 1 1 4; 2 2 3; 3 3 7; 4 4 5; 5 5 6; 6 6 2; 7 7 8; 8 8 9; 9 9 1; 10 4 9
21. 11 9 5; 12 5 8; 13 8 6; 14 6 7; 15 7 2; 16 2 13; 17 10 14; 18 11 16
22. 19 12 18; 20 13 10; 21 14 15; 22 15 11; 23 16 17; 24 17 12; 25 18 3
23. 26 3 13; 27 13 18; 28 13 12; 29 12 10; 30 10 17; 31 17 14; 32 14 16
24. 33 16 15; 34 19 22; 35 20 21; 36 21 25; 37 22 23; 38 23 24; 39 24 20
25. 40 25 26; 41 26 27; 42 27 19; 43 22 27; 44 27 23; 45 23 26; 46 26 24
26. 47 24 25; 48 25 20; 49 20 30; 50 28 31; 51 11 33; 52 29 35; 53 30 28
27. 54 31 32; 55 32 11; 56 33 34; 57 34 29; 58 35 21; 59 21 30; 60 30 35
28. 61 30 29; 62 29 28; 63 28 34; 64 34 31; 65 31 33; 66 33 32
29. UNIT INCHES KIP
30. MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
31. 1 TO 66 PRI AX 100.
32. CONSTANTS
33. E 30000. ALL
34. SUPPORTS
35. 1 19 PINNED
36. UNIT FEET KIP
37. LOAD 1 JOINT LOADS AT SPECIFIC NODES
38. JOINT LOAD
:A PLANE TRUSS -- PAGE NO. 2
* FILE TRUSS06.STD
39. 11 14 15 31 32 FY -10.
40. 10 28 FY -5.
41. 4 TO 6 FX 4.
42. 2 FX 2.0
43. 2 10 FX 1.5435
44. 13 FX 3.0870
45. 2 10 FY -2.5725
46. 13 FY -5.145
47. PERFORM ANALYSIS
**WARNING** THE POISSON'S RATIO HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFIED FOR ONE OR MORE
MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 35 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 66
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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Reference
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part 1, D. Van Nostrand Co., Inc., 3rd edition, 1956, p.346,
problem 3.
Problem
Determine the horizontal reaction at support 4 of the system.
L = 50 in.
P = 10 kips
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Comparison
Table 2-8: Comparison of Support Reaction, in kips, for verification problem
no. 1
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STAAD TRUSS VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO. 1
*
* REFERENCE `STRENGTH OF MATERIALS' PART-1 BY S. TIMOSHENKO
* PAGE 346 PROBLEM NO. 3. THE ANSWER IS REACTION = 0.877P.
* THEREFORE IF P=10, REACTION = 8.77
*
UNITS INCH KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0. 0. ; 2 150. 100. ; 3 150. 50. ; 4 300. 0.
MEMBER INCI
1 1 2 ; 2 1 3 ; 3 2 3 ; 4 2 4 ; 5 3 4
MEMB PROP
1 4 PRIS AX 5.0 ; 2 5 PRIS AX 3.0 ; 3 PRIS AX 2
CONSTANT
E 30000. ALL
POISSON STEEL ALL
SUPPORT ; 1 4 PINNED
LOADING 1
JOINT LOAD ; 2 FY -10.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT REACTION
FINISH
STAAD Output
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 4 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 5
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
Reference
McCormac, J. C., Structural Analysis, Intext Educational Publishers, 3rd edition, 1975, page 271,
example 18 - 2.
Problem
Determine the vertical deflection at point 5 of plane truss structure shown in the figure.
Figure 2-8: Plane truss model
Given
P = 20 kip
L = 15 ft
Truss width = 4 spaces at 15 ft = 60 ft
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Truss height = 15 ft
AX 1-4 = 1 in2 , AX 5-6 = 2 in2 , AX 7-8 =1.5 in2 ,
AX 9-11B = 3 in2P, AX 12-13 = 4 in2
E = 30E3 ksi
Comparison
Table 2-9: Comparison of deflection () for verification problem no. 7
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STAAD TRUSS VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO. 7
*
* REFERENCE 'STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS' BY JACK McCORMACK, PAGE
* 271 EXAMPLE 18-2. ANSWER - Y-DISP AT JOINT 5 = 2.63 INCH
*
UNIT FT KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 5 60 0 0
6 15. 7.5 ; 7 30. 15. ; 8 45. 7.5
MEMB INCI
1 2 6 ; 2 3 4 ; 3 4 8 ; 4 4 5 ; 5 1 2
6 2 3 ; 7 3 6 ; 8 3 8 ; 9 3 7
10 1 6 ; 11 5 8 ; 12 6 7 13
UNIT INCH
MEMB PROP
1 TO 4 PRI AX 1.0
5 6 PRIS AX 2.
7 8 PRI AX 1.5
9 10 11 PRI AX 3.
12 13 PRI AX 4.
CONSTANT
E 30E3 ALL
POISSON STEEL ALL
SUPPORT
1 PINNED ; 3 FIXED BUT FX MZ
LOAD 1 VERTICAL LOAD
JOINT LOAD
2 4 5 FY -20.0
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT DISPLACEMENTS
FINISH
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 8 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 13
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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JOINT LOAD X-TRANS Y-TRANS Z-TRANS X-ROTAN Y-ROTAN Z-ROTAN
Reference
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part 1, D. Van Nostrand Co., Inc., 3rd edition, 1956, page 10,
problem 2.
Problem
Determine the vertical deflection at point A and the member stresses
AX = 0.5 in2
E = 30E6 psi
P = 5000 lbf
L = 180 in.
angle = 30
Comparison
Table 2-10: Comparison of stress () and Deflection () for verification
problem 12
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STAAD TRUSS VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO 12
*
* THIS EXAMPLE IS TAKEN FROM 'STRENGTH OF MATERIALS'
* (PART 1) BY TIMOSHENKO, PAGE 10 PROB 2.
* THE ANSWER IN THE BOOK , DEFLECTION = 0.12 INCH
* AND STRESS =10000 PSI
*
UNIT INCH POUND
JOINT COORD
1 0. 0. ; 2 155.88457 -90. ; 3 311.76914 0.
MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 2
MEMB PROP
1 2 PRIS AX 0.5
CONSTANT
E 30E6
POISSON 0.15 ALL
SUPPORT ; 1 3 PINNED
LOAD 1 VERT LOAD
JOINT LOAD ; 2 FY -5000.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT DISPLACEMENTS
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PRINT STRESSES
FINISH
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 3 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 2
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
MEMBER STRESSES
---------------
ALL UNITS ARE POUN/SQ INCH
MEMB LD SECT AXIAL BEND-Y BEND-Z COMBINED SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z
Static Truss 7
Objective
To find member forces due to a thermal load in a plane truss.
Reference
Gere J. M., and Timoshenko, S. P., Mechanics of Materials, 2nd Edition, PWS Engineering, p.21,
Problem 2.6 - 23.
Problem
A symmetric, three-bar truss ABCD undergoes a temperature increase of 20C in the two outer
bars and 70C in the middle bar. Calculate the forces F1 and F2 in the bars.
E = 200 GPa
= 14(10)-6 / C
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A = 900 mm2
Figure 2-10: Plane truss subject to differential thermal loading
Comparison
Table 2-11: Comparison of member forces, in N, for static truss no. 7
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
STAAD TRUSS :A PLANE TRUSS
* FILE: TRUSS10.STD
* REFERENCE: MECHANICS OF MATERIALS, GERE AND TIMOSHENKO, 2ND EDITION
* PWS ENGINEERING, PAGE 121, PROBLEM 2.6-23
*
UNITS NEWTON METER
JOINT COORDINATES
1 -2.12132 2.12132
2 0.0 2.12132
3 2.12132 2.12132
4 0.0 0.0
*
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 4
2 2 4
3 3 4
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 4 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 3
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 3
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Static Beam 1 113
Static Beam 2 118
Static Beam 3 121
Static Beam 4 125
Static Beam 5 132
Static Beam 6 135
Static Beam 7 139
Static Beam 8 143
Static Beam 9 146
Deflection and stress for a simple beam 150
Static Beam 11 153
Static Beam 12 157
Static Beam 13 161
Temperature load in different materials 167
Static Beam 15 170
Static Beam 1
Objective
To find the deflection and support reactions due to a trapezoidally varying load applied on part
of the span of a pinned-fixed beam.
Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain, Warren C. Young, 6th edition, McGraw-Hill, Table 3, Case
(2c), p.103
Problem
The beam in the following geometric, load, and section properties: a = 3 m, b =4.5 m, wa = 4
KN/m, wl = 7 KN/m, IZ=5,000 cm4 , E = 200 KN/mm2 .
Figure 3-1: Simple supported beam with partial, trapezoidal load
Comparison
Table 3-1: Comparison of results for static beam no. 1
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Where
RA = Vertical reaction at A
OA = Rotation at A
RB = Vertical reaction at B
MB = Moment at B
Note: In the STAAD model, two load cases are used. In case 1, the load is applied using the
MEMBER LOAD - TRAP option. In case 2, the load is applied using a combination of MEMBER LOAD
- UNI and MEMBER LOAD - LIN options. Both cases yield identical results.
Theoretical Solution
RA =
Wa
8l
3 (
(l a )3 3l + a + ) Wl Wa
40l
3 ( )
(l a )3 4l + a
OA =
W a
48EIl ( )
(l a )3 l + 3a
Wl Wa
240EIl
(l a ) (2l + 3a )
3
RB =
Wa Wl
2 (l a) R A
Wa Wl Wa
MB = R Al (l a )2 (l a )2
2 6
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Where
l = a +b
STAAD Input
STAAD PLANE REACTIONS AND DISPLACEMENTS OF A PINNED-FIXED BEAM
*
* FILE : BEAM01.STD
*
* REFERENCE : ROARK'S FORMULAS FOR STRESS & STRAIN
* WARREN C. YOUNG, 6TH EDITION, MCGRAW-HILL
*
* TABLE 3, CASE (2C), LOAD ON PARTIAL SPAN
*
UNIT KNS METER
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 3 0 0 ; 3 7.5 0 0
*
MEMBER INCI
1 1 2 2
*
UNIT CMS
MEMBER PROP
1 2 PRIS AX 50 IZ 5000
*
UNIT METER
CONSTANT
E 200E6 ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
*
SUPPORT
1 PINNED
3 FIXED
*
LOAD 1
MEMBER LOAD
2 TRAP GY -4.0 -7.0
*
LOAD 2
MEMBER LOAD
2 UNI GY -4
2 LIN GY 0 -3
*
PERFORM ANALYSIS
*
PRINT JOINT DISP
*
UNIT NEWTON
PRINT SUPP REAC
FINISH
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40. *
41. PRINT JOINT DISP
JOINT DISP
REACTIONS AND DISPLACEMENTS OF A PINNED-FIXED BEAM -- PAGE NO. 3
*
Static Beam 2
Objective
To find the support reactions due to a temperature loads applied on a fixed-fixed beam.
Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures, 3rd edition, W.Weaver Jr. & J.M.Gere, Van Nostrand
Reinhold, Table B2, Appendix B, p.500
Problem
The beam in the following geometric, load, and section properties: L = 7.5 m, T = 40 F, T2 , T1 =
50 F, = 11.7(10)-6 /F, d = 30 cm, IZ = 5,000 cm4 , E =200 KN/mm2 .
Figure 3-2: Fixed support beam with temperature load
Comparison
Table 3-2: Comparison of results for static beam no. 1
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Note: In the STAAD model, two load cases are used. In case 1, the uniform expansion is
applied. In case 2, the temperature change between top and bottom flanges is applied.
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Theoretical Solution
Horizontal reactions due to case 1 loads:
RA = - RB = EAT = [200(10)6 ] [50(10)-4 ] [11.7(10)-6 ] (40) = 468 kN
Moment reactions due to case 2 loads:
11.7(10) 6 200(10) 6 5, 000(10) 8 50
MA = MB =
EI T
=
( ) = 19.5 kN m
d 0.3
STAAD Input
STAAD PLANE TEMPERATURE LOAD ON A FIXED-FIXED BEAM
*
* FILE : BEAM02.STD
*
* REFERENCE : MATRIX ANALYSIS OF FRAMED STRUCTURES
* GERE & WEAVER, 3RD EDITION, VAN NOSTRAND REINHOLD
*
* TABLE B-2, APPENDIX B, PAGE 500
*
UNIT KNS METER
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 3 0 0 ; 3 7.5 0 0
*
MEMBER INCI
1 1 2 2
*
UNIT CMS
MEMBER PROP
1 2 PRIS AX 50 IZ 5000 YD 30
*
UNIT METER
CONSTANT
E 200E6 ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
ALPHA 11.7E-6 ALL
*
SUPPORT
1 FIXED
3 FIXED
*
LOAD 1
TEMPERATURE LOAD
1 2 TEMP 40
*
LOAD 2
TEMPERATURE LOAD
1 2 TEMP 0 50
*
PERFORM ANALYSIS
*
PRINT SUPP REAC
FINISH
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 3 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 2
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
40. *
41. PRINT SUPP REAC
SUPP REAC
TEMPERATURE LOAD ON A FIXED-FIXED BEAM -- PAGE NO. 3
*
Static Beam 3
Objective
To find the twist at the free end of a hollow tapered shaft of uniform thickness.
Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
Mechanics of Materials, F.P.Beer & E.R.Johnston, 1981, McGraw-Hill Review Problem 3.120, Page
149.
Problem
The beam in the following figure which has the following geometric, load, and section
properties: L = 2 m, outside diameter at fixed end = 80 mm, outside diameter at free end = 40
mm, uniform wall thickness of 10 mm, , IZ = 5,000 cm4 , E = 200 KN/mm2 , T = 2.0 KNm, and
Poisson's ratio = 0.3.
Figure 3-3: Cantilevered member with a tapered, hollow shaft cross section
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Comparison
Table 3-3: Comparison of results for static beam no. 1
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Theoretical Solution
According to the reference, the twist at the free end is
A = ( )
TL
4Gt
CA + C B
2 2
C AC B
where:
JOINT LOAD
2 MY 2.0
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT JOINT DISP
FINISH
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
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Static Beam 4
Objective
To find the deflection and member forces due to an applied load on a propped cantilever beam
with a compression only support.
Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
Manual of Steel Construction, Load and Resistance Factor Design, Second Edition, American
Institute of Steel Construction, 1998, pp. 4-194, 4-197.
Problem
A cantilever beam with an end support capable of resisting only a compressive force is analyzed
for two concentrated loads at 0.6xL 1) +0.5 lb (up) and 2) -0.5 lb (down). E = 10(10)6 psi, width =
0.6 in, depth = 0.3 in. L = 4 ft.
Comparison
Table 3-4: Comparison of results for static beam no. 1
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Theoretical Solution
Load Case 1
General solution equations found on p.2-121 of the reference.
M (x < b ) = P (b x ) = 0.5lb (28.8 x )
0.5lb (28.8in.) 2
Px
2
= 328.8in . 28.8in . = 0.295in .
x < b = 3x b
6EI
(
6 10, 000, 000psi )(0.00135in. )
4
LoadCase 2
General solution equations found on p.2-118 of the reference
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(
Pb 2 a + 2 ) = 0.5lb (48in.) 2
R1 = 19.2in + 248in = 0.216lb .
2 3 2(48in.) 3
( )
0.5lb 19.2in (28.8in ) 3
= 3(48in .)3 3(48in .)228.8in 3(19.2in .)248in + (19.2in .)228.8in = 0.040in .
( )(0.00135in. ) (48in.)
4 3
12 10, 000, 000psi
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6. *
7. * STARDYNE VERIFICATION PROBLEM #16
8. *********************************************
9. * THE END SUPPORT IS TO BE DEFINED AS A *
10. * COMPRESSION ONLY SUPPORT. A DUMMY MEMBER,*
11. * #7, IS SET AS COMPRESSION ONLY TO MODEL *
12. * THIS. *
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18. *1 0. 0. 0. 6 48.0 0. 0.
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20. UNIT INCHES POUND
21. JOINT COORDINATES
22. 1 0 0 0; 2 9.6 0 0; 3 19.2 0 0; 4 28.8 0 0; 5 38.4 0 0; 6 48 0 0
23. 7 48 -4 0
24. *7 48. -.01 0.
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30. MEMBER INCIDENCES
31. 1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4; 4 4 5; 5 5 6; 6 6 7
32. MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
33. 1 TO 5 PRIS YD 0.3 ZD 0.6
34. *6 PRISMATIC YD 2.
35. 6 PRIS YD 40
36. MEMBER COMPRESSION
37. 6
38. DEFINE MATERIAL START
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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58. 4 FY -0.5
59. PERFORM ANALYSIS
*WARNING- ZERO STIFFNESS IN DIRECTION 6 AT JOINT 7 EQN.NO. 16
LOADS APPLIED OR DISTRIBUTED HERE FROM ELEMENTS WILL BE IGNORED.
THIS MAY BE DUE TO ALL MEMBERS AT THIS JOINT BEING RELEASED OR
EFFECTIVELY RELEASED IN THIS DIRECTION.
**NOTE-Tension/Compression converged after 1 iterations, Case= 2
60. PRINT SUPPORT REACTION
SUPPORT REACTION
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Static Beam 5
Objective
To find end rotation due to torques on a stepped cantilever shaft.
Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
Gere J. M., and Timoshenko, S. P., Mechanics of Materials, 2nd Edition, PWS Engineering, Page
171, Problem 3.3 - 1.
Problem
A stepped shaft is subjected to torques as shown in the figure. The material has shear modulus
of elasticity G = 80 Gpa. Determine the angle of twist x in degrees at the free end.
Figure 3-5: Cantilevered member subject to torsional loads
Comparison
Table 3-5: Comparison of results for static beam no. 5
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Theoretical Solution
Moment of Inertia:
4
(80mm / 2)
I p1 = = 4.021(10)6mm4
2
4
(60mm / 2)
I p2 = = 1.272(10)6mm4
2
4
(40mm / 2)
I p2 = = 0.251(10)6mm4
2
4 MX 800.0
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 4
FINISH
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Static Beam 6
Objective
To find deflections, stress and support reactions due to a uniform load on a beam with one end
fixed and the other end supported by a roller.
Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
Roark, R.J., and Young, W.C., Formulas for Stress and Strain, 5th Edition, Page 109, Problem 23.
Problem
A horizontal beam of length = 100 in, area = 4 in2, height = 2 in, and moment of inertia = 1.3333
in4 is simply supported at one end and fixed at the other end. The beam is subjected to a uniform
loading. Determine the deflection at x = 42.15 in., the slope at end A, the maximum bending
stress bend in the beam and the support reactions.
E = 30(10)6 psi
Comparison
Table 3-6: Comparison of results for static beam no. 6
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1 2 PRI AX 4. IZ 1.3333 YD 2.
CONSTANTS
E 30000000. ALL
DENSITY 0.282072 ALL
SUPPORTS
3 FIXED
1 PINNED
LOAD 1 SELF WEIGHT
SELFWEIGHT Y -1.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT ANALYSIS RESULTS
PRINT MEMBER STRESSES ALL
FINISH
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MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 3 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 2
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
MEMBER STRESSES
---------------
ALL UNITS ARE POUN/SQ INCH
MEMB LD SECT AXIAL BEND-Y BEND-Z COMBINED SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z
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Static Beam 7
Objective
To find support reactions due to an axial load applied at two locations on a column with both
ends pinned.
Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part I, D. Van Nostrand Co., Inc., 3rd Edition, 1956. Page 26,
Problem 10.
Problem
Find the support reactions at the end joints 1 and 4.
E = 30(10)6 psi
Comparison
Table 3-7: Comparison of results for static beam no. 7
Result Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
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22. SUPPORTS
23. 1 4 PINNED
24. LOAD 1 AXIAL LOAD
25. JOINT LOAD
26. 3 FY -1000.
27. 2 FY -500.
28. PERFORM ANALYSIS
**WARNING** THE POISSON'S RATIO HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFIED FOR ONE OR MORE
MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 4 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 3
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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Static Beam 8
Objective
To find the stress due to an applied moment at the free end of a cantilever beam with inverted
tee section.
Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
Crandall, S.H., and Dahl, N.C., An Introduction to the Mechanics of Solids, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1959,
Page 294, Problem 7.2..
Problem
Find the maximum bending stress in the beam.
E = 30(10)6 psi
b = 1.5 in., h = 8 in., L = 10 in.
M = 1,000,000 in.lb.
Figure 3-8: Beam A) problem sketch and B) mathematical model
Comparison
Table 3-8: Comparison of results for static beam no. 8
Result Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
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9. JOINT COORDINATES
10. 1 0.000 0.000 0.000
11. 2 10.000 0.000 0.000
12. MEMBER INCIDENCES
13. 1 1 2
14. MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
15. 1 PRISMATIC YD 20. ZD 9. YB 16. ZB 1.5
16. CONSTANTS
17. E 30000000. ALL
18. BETA 180. ALL
19. SUPPORTS
20. 1 FIXED
21. LOAD 1 CONSTANT MOMENT
22. JOINT LOAD
23. 2 MZ 100000.0
24. PERFORM ANALYSIS
**WARNING** THE POISSON'S RATIO HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFIED FOR ONE OR MORE
MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
MEMBER STRESSES
---------------
ALL UNITS ARE POUN/SQ INCH
MEMB LD SECT AXIAL BEND-Y BEND-Z COMBINED SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z
Static Beam 9
Objective
To find deflection and stress at the center due to a uniform, static load on a simply supported
beam on elastic foundation.
Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
Peterson, F.E., Elastic Analysis for Structural Engineering (EASE2), Example Problem Manual,
Engineering Analysis Corporation, Berkeley, CA, 1981.
Problem
Find the vertical deflection and bending stress at the center of the beam.Spacing between
E = 30(10)6 psi
b = 1.0 in., h = 7.114 in., L = 240 in.
wu = 43.3 lb/in.
Figure 3-9: One-half beam for mathematical model
Comparison
Table 3-9: Comparison of results for static beam no. 9
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MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 42 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
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Reference
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part- 1, D. Van Nostrand Co., 3rd edition, 1956. page 97,
problems 1, 2.
Problem
Determine the maximum stress in a locomotive axle (as shown in the figure) as well as the
deflection at the middle of the axle.
Diameter = 10 in.
P = 26,000 lbf
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E = 30(10)6 psi
L1 = 13.5 in., L2 = 59 in.
Figure 3-10: Locomotive axle model
Comparison
Table 3-10: Comparison of stress (), psi, and Deflection (), in. for
verification model
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STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO. 5
*
* REFERENCE 'STRENGTH OF MATERIALS' PART-1 BY S. TIMOSHENKO
* PAGE 97 PROBLEM NO. 1 AND 2. ANSWERS ARE 3580 FOR MAX. STRESS
* AND 0.104 INCH FOR MAX. DEFLECTION.
*
UNIT INCH POUND
JOINT COORD
1 0. 0. ; 2 13.5 0. ; 3 43. 0. ; 4 72.5 0. ; 5 86. 0.
MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 4
MEMB PROP ; 1 TO 4 TABLE ST PIPE OD 10. ID 0.
CONSTANT
E 30E6 ALL
POISSON STEEL ALL
SUPPORT ; 2 4 PINNED
LOADING 1
JOINT LOAD ; 1 5 FY -26000.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT MEMBER STRESSES
PRINT DISPLACEMENTS
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NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
MEMBER STRESSES
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Static Beam 11
Objective
To find deflections and stress at center due to a uniform load on overhangs of a simply supported
beam with overhangs at both ends.
Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part I, D. Van Nostrand Co., 3rd Edition, 1949, Page 98,
Problem 4.
Problem
A standard 30 WF beam is supported as shown below and loaded on the overhangs by a
uniformly distributed load of 10,000 lb per foot. Determine the maximum stress and deflection
at the center of the beam.
Ax = 50.65 in2
E = 30(10)6 psi
Iz = 7,892 in4
Figure 3-11: Beam A) problem sketch and B)mathematical model
Comparison
Table 3-11: Comparison of results for static beam no. 11
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MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 5 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 4
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
MEMBER STRESSES
---------------
ALL UNITS ARE POUN/SQ INCH
MEMB LD SECT AXIAL BEND-Y BEND-Z COMBINED SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z
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Static Beam 12
Objective
To find end moments due to a uniform load on a beam with nonuniform sections, fixed at both
ends.
Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
McCormack, J.C., Structural Analysis, Intext Educational Publishers, 3rd Edition, 1975.
Problem
Find the moment at the supports. Assume for input a unit width for the beam. Depths are as
shown.
E = 30(10)6 psi
w = 4 k/ft
d1 = 10 in., d2 = 20 in.
L1 = 12 ft, L2 = 8 ft
Comparison
Table 3-12: Comparison of results for static beam no. 12
Result Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
STAAD PLANE :A FIXED-FIXED BEAM OF UNIFORM AND TAPERED SECTIONS
* FILE: BEAM12.STD
* REFERENCE: MCCORMAC, J.C., STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS, INTEXT
* EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK, 3RD EDITION, 1975
*
INPUT WIDTH 72
*
UNIT INCHES KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.; 2 144. 0. 0.; 3 240. 0. 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2; 2 3 2
MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
1 PRI YD 10. ZD 1.
2 TAP 20. 1. 10. 1. 1. 1. 1.
PRINT MEMBER PROPERTIES
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CONSTANTS
E 30000.0 ALL
SUPPORTS
1 3 FIXED
LOAD 1 UNIFORM LOAD OVER ENTIRE BEAM
UNIT FEET
MEMBER LOAD
1 2 UNI GY -4.0
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT SUPPORT REACTIONS
FINISH
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17. CONSTANTS
18. E 30000.0 ALL
19. SUPPORTS
20. 1 3 FIXED
21. LOAD 1 UNIFORM LOAD OVER ENTIRE BEAM
22. UNIT FEET
23. MEMBER LOAD
24. 1 2 UNI GY -4.0
25. PERFORM ANALYSIS
**WARNING** THE POISSON'S RATIO HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFIED FOR ONE OR MORE
MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 3 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 2
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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Static Beam 13
Objective
To find the maximum deflection and principal stress due to a load on the free end of a cantilever
beam with tapered section.
Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
Harris, C.O., Introduction to Stress Analysis, The Macmillan Co., 1959. Page 114, Problem 61.
Problem
Find the maximum deflection, , and the principal normal stress, , in the beam.
E = 30(10)6 psi
P = 10 lb
d = 3 in., b = 0.5 in.
L = 20
Figure 3-13: Beam with a tapering cross section
Comparison
Table 3-13: Comparison of results for static beam no. 13
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SECTION .5 ALL
PRINT MEMBER SECTION FORCES ALL
PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 1
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MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 11 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 10
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
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MEMBER STRESSES
---------------
ALL UNITS ARE POUN/SQ INCH
MEMB LD SECT AXIAL BEND-Y BEND-Z COMBINED SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z
MEMBER STRESSES
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ALL UNITS ARE POUN/SQ INCH
MEMB LD SECT AXIAL BEND-Y BEND-Z COMBINED SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z
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Reference
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part 1, D. Van Nostrand Co., 3rd edition, 1956, page 30,
problem 9.
Problem
Assuming the horizontal member to be very rigid, determine the stresses in the copper and steel
wires if the temperature rise is 10 F. Members 1 and 3 are copper and member 2 is steel.
Tip: When modeling, assume a large moment of inertia for the horizontal rigid member and
distribute of the concentrated load as uniform.
Comparison
Table 3-14: Comparison of stress () for verification model
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STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION PROB NO 11
*
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* TIMOSHENKO (PART 1), PAGE 30, PROB 9.
* THE ANSWERS ARE 19700 PSI AND 10200 PSI.
*
UNIT INCH POUND
JOINT COORD
1 0. 20. ; 2 5. 20. ; 3 10. 20.
4 0. 0. ; 5 5. 0. ; 6 10. 0.
MEMB INCI
1 1 4 3 ; 4 4 5 5
MEMB PROP
1 2 3 PRI AX 0.1 ; 4 5 PRI AX 1. IZ 100.
CONSTANT ; E 30E6 MEMB 2 4 5
E 16E6 MEMB 1 3
POISSON 0.15 ALL
ALPHA 92E-7 MEMB 1 3 ; ALPHA 70E-7 MEMB 2
MEMB TRUSS ; 1 2 3
SUPPORT ; 1 2 3 PINNED
LOADING 1 VERT LOAD + TEMP LOAD
MEMB LOAD ;4 5 UNI Y -400.
TEMP LOAD ; 1 2 3 TEMP 10.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT STRESSES
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 6 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 5
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 3
VERIFICATION PROB NO 11 -- PAGE NO. 2
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MEMB LD SECT AXIAL BEND-Y BEND-Z COMBINED SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z
Static Beam 15
Objective
To find the out-of-plane deflection and stress in a Circular cantilever member with a
concentrated load at the free end.
Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part I, D. Van Nostrand, 3rd Edition., 1955.
Problem
Calculate the displacement at the free end and the bending stress at the fixed end due to a
concentrated load producing outofplane bending.
E = 30(10)6 psi
P = 50 lb
r = 100 in.
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Comparison
Table 3-15: Comparison of results for static beam no. 15
Result Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
CONSTANTS
E 30000000. ALL
POISSON 0.3 ALL
SUPPORTS
19 FIXED
LOAD 1 POINT LOAD APPLIED AT THE FREE END
JOINT LOAD
1 FY 50.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT MEMBER STRESSES LIST 18
PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 1
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 19 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 18
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
MEMBER STRESSES
---------------
ALL UNITS ARE POUN/SQ INCH
MEMB LD SECT AXIAL BEND-Y BEND-Z COMBINED SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z
Notes
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Static Frame 1 175
Static Frame 2 179
Static Frame 3 183
Static Frame 4 186
Static Frame 5 193
Support Reactions for a Simple Frame 197
Plane Frame with no Sidesway 200
Unequal Plane frame with Sidesway 203
Multiple level plane frame with horizontal loads 206
Static Frame 10 209
Static Frame 11 214
Static Frame 12 217
Forces in a Space Frame 222
Static Frame 1
Objective
To find section properties, member forces and support reactions for a 1x1 bay plane frame with
members of rectangular section.
Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part I, Elementary Theory and Problems, 2nd Edition, Van
Nostrand Company, 1940, Pages 188-191,
Problem
The frame supports a concentrated load at middle of the horizontal member. Verify the
internally calculated section properties, support reactions and bending moments at the ends of
the horizontal member. Columns are square 2 x 2; beams are rectangular with b = 2and h = 4
P = 1,000 lb
h = 100 in.
l = 120 in.
E = 30(10)6 psi
Figure 4-1: Simple supported beam with partial, trapezoidal load
Comparison
Table 4-1: Comparison of results for static beam no. 1
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STAAD PLANE :A 1X1 BAY PLANE FRAME OF RECTANGULAR SECTION
* FILE: FR2D01.STD
*
* REFERENCE: TIMOSHENKO, S., STRENGTH OF MATERIALS, PART 1,
* 2ND EDITION, D. VAN NOSTRAND CO., 1940,
* PAGES 188 THRU 191.
*
UNIT INCH POUNDS
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.
2 0. 100. 0. 4 120. 100. 0.
5 120. 0. 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2 4
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 4 PRISMATIC YD 2 ZD 2
2 3 PRISMATIC YD 4 ZD 2
PRINT MEMBER PROPERTIES
CONSTANTS
E 30E6 ALL
SUPPORTS
1 5 PINNED
LOAD 1 MID SPAN
JOINT LOAD
3 FY 1000.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT SUPPORT REACTIONS
PRINT MEMBER FORCES LIST 2 3
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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Static Frame 2
Objective
Two vertical bars are supported by a rigid bar, which is pinned-supported on one end. Find
stresses in vertical bars due to a load at the free end of the rigid bar.
Reference
Higdon, Ohlsen, Stiles, Weese and Riley, Mechanics of Materials, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons,
Page 135, Problem 3-37.
Problem
TBars A and B are connected by rigid links to a fixed support at the top and to a rigid bar at the
bottom. Determine the axial stresses in bars A and B when the load P is 177.92888 kN applied
as shown.
P = 177.93 kN
AA = 1,290.3 mm2
AB = 1,612.9 mm2
EA = 68.95 GPa
EB = 206.84 GPa
Assume the moment of inertia of member CD to be very large.
Figure 4-2: Rigid bar hanging from a pair of rods
Comparison
Table 4-2: Comparison of results for static frame no. 2
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STAAD PLANE :TWO VERTICAL MEMBERS SUPPORT A RIGID BAR
* FILE: FR2D02.STD
*
* REFERENCE: MECHANICS OF MATERIALS, HIGDON, OHLSEN, STILES, WEESE
* AND RILEY, 3RD EDITION, JOHN WILEY & SONS,
* PAGE 135, PROBLEM 3-37
*
UNIT NEWTON METER
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0
2 .127 0 0
3 .2032 0 0
4 .2540 0 0
5 .127 .254 0
6 .2032 .254 0
*
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2 3 1 1
4 2 5 5 1 1
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 TO 3 PRI AX 0.032258 IZ 20.82257E-4
4 PRI AX 12.9032E-4
5 PRI AX 16.1290E-4
CONSTANTS
E 206.8427E9 MEMBERS 1 TO 3 5
E 68.94767E9 MEMBER 4
MEMBER TRUSS
4 5
*
SUPPORTS
4 PINNED
5 6 FIXED
*
LOADING 1 VERTICAL JOINT LOAD
JOINT LOAD
1 FY -177.92888E3
*
PERFORM ANALYSIS
UNITS KNS
PRINT STRESSES LIST 4 5
FINISH
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**WARNING** THE POISSON'S RATIO HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFIED FOR ONE OR MORE
MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 6 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 5
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 3
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MEMBER STRESSES
---------------
ALL UNITS ARE KNS /SQ METE
MEMB LD SECT AXIAL BEND-Y BEND-Z COMBINED SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z
Static Frame 3
Objective
Find deflection due to load at the free end of a cantilever plane bent.
Reference
Kinney, J. S., Indeterminate Structural Analysis, Addison - Wesley Publishing Co., 1957, Page 13,
Problem 4 - 38.
Problem
Find the vertical, horizontal and rotational deflection components of point A.
E = 30,000 ksi
I = 200 in4
A = 10 in2
Comparison
Table 4-3: Comparison of results for static frame no.3
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAADInput
STAAD PLANE :A CANTILEVER PLANE BENT
* FILE: FR2D03.STD
*
* REFERENCE: INDETERMINATE STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS, KINNEY, 1957,
* ADISON-WESLEY PUBLISHING CO., PAGE 113, PROBLEM 4-38
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 3
2 0 0
3 4 0
4 14 10
5 22 10
*
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2 4 1 1
UNIT INCHES
MEMBER PROPERTIES
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1 TO 4 PRI AX 10 IZ 200
CONSTANTS
E 30000 ALL
*
SUPPORTS
5 FIXED
*
LOADING 1 HORIZONTAL JOINT LOAD
JOINT LOAD
1 FX 3.0
*
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 1
FINISH
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29. *
30. PERFORM ANALYSIS
**WARNING** THE POISSON'S RATIO HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFIED FOR ONE OR MORE
MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 5 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 4
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
Static Frame 4
Objective
To find the bending moments due to lateral joint loads in a 3x2 bay plane frame.
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Reference
Noris and Wilbur, Elementary Structural Analysis, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill, Inc., Page 304.
Problem
Determine the bending moments in the members of frame.
E = 30,000 ksi
IAE = IEI = 240 in4
IBF = IFJ = 480 in4
ICG = IGK = 600 in4
IDH = IHL = 360 in4
IEF = IIJ = 600 in4
IFG = IJK = 1,200 in4
IGH = IKL = 1,800 in4
Figure 4-4: 3x2 bay plane frame
Comparison
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STAADInput
STAAD PLANE :A 3X2 BAY PLANE FRAME
* FILE: FR2D04.STD
*
* REFERENCE: ELEMENTARY STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS, NORIS AND WILBUR, 2ND
* EDITION. MCGRAW-HILL BOOK COMPANY, PAGE 304, WORKOUT PROBLEM
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0
2 0 20
3 0 35
4 20 0
5 20 20
6 20 35
7 45 0
8 45 20
9 45 35
10 75 0
11 75 20
12 75 35
*
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2 2
3 4 5 4
5 7 8 6
7 10 11 8
9 2 5 11 1 3
12 3 6 14 1 3
UNIT INCHES
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 2 PRI AX 10 IZ 240
3 4 PRI AX 15 IZ 480
5 6 PRI AX 20 IZ 600
7 8 PRI AX 12 IZ 360
9 12 PRI AX 20 IZ 600
10 13 PRI AX 30 IZ 1200
11 14 PRI AX 35 IZ 1800
CONSTANTS
E 30000 ALL
*
SUPPORTS
1 4 7 10 FIXED
*
LOADING 1 HORIZONTAL JOINT LOAD
JOINT LOADS
2 3 FX 10.0
*
UNIT FT
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PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT MEMBER FORCES ALL
FINISH
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MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 12 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 14
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 4
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Static Frame 5
Objective
To find member forces and moments due to a temperature load on a Zee shaped plane bent.
Reference
Seeley, F.B., and Smith, J.O., Advanced Mechanics of Materials, 2nd Edition, John Wiley and Sons,
1955, Pages 494-497.
Problem
Calculate reactions and maximum moments in the structure due to a temperature increase of
430 F. Do not consider shear deformation.
E = 26,400 ksi
= 7.26744 x 10-6 in/in/F
OD = 12 in
ID = 10.255 in
Comparison
Table 4-5: Comparison of results for static frame no.5
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAADInput
STAAD PLANE :A FIXED-FIXED ZEE SHAPED PLANE BENT
* FILE: FR2D05.STD
*
* REFERENCE: SEELEY
* OF MATERIALS
* PAGES 494-497
*
SET SHEAR
UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.
2 240. 0. 0.
3 240. 240. 0.
4 480. 240. 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
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1 1 2 3
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 TO 3 TA ST PIPE OD 12. ID 10.255
PRINT MEMBER PROPERTIES
CONSTANTS
E 26.4E6 ALL
ALPHA 7.26744E-6
* DONOT PROVIDE POISSON'S RATIO, NO SHEAR DEFORMATION CONSIDERED
SUPPORT
1 4 FIXED
LOAD 1
TEMPERATURE LOAD
1 TO 3 TEMP 430.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT SUPPORT REACTIONS
PRINT MEMBER FORCES LIST 1
FINISH
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MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 4 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 3
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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Reference
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part 1, D. Van Nostrand Co., Inc., 3rd edition, 1956, page
346, problem 2.
Problem
Determine the reaction of the system as shown in the figure.
P = 1 kip
L = 10 in
Comparison
Table 4-6: Comparison of reaction, in kips, for verification problem no. 4
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STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO. 4
*
* REFERENCE 'STRENGTH OF MATERIALS' PART-1 BY S. TIMOSHENKO
* PAGE 346 PROBLEM NO. 2. THE ANSWER IN THE BOOK AFTER
* RECALCULATION = 1.5
*
UNIT INCH KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0. 0. ; 2 0. 10. ; 3 0. 20. ; 4 10. 20.
MEMB INCI
1 1 2 3
MEMB PROP ; 1 2 3 PRIS AX 10. IZ 100.
CONSTANT
E 3000. ALL
POISSON CONCRETE ALL
SUPPORT
1 FIXED ; 2 FIXED BUT FY MZ
LOADING 1
JOINT LOAD ; 4 FY -1.
PERFORM ANALYS
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FINI
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 4 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 3
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
Reference
McCormac, J. C., Structural Analysis, Intext Educational Publishers, 3rd edition, 1975, page 383,
example 22 - 5.
Problem
Determine the maximum moment in the frame.
E and I same for all members.
L = 20 ft
w = 2 kips/ft
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Comparison
Table 4-7: Comparison of moment, in kip-ft, for verification problem no. 6
STAAD STAAD
Result Type Theory
Basic Solver Advanced Solver
STAAD Input
STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO. 6
*
* REFERENCE 'STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS' BY JACK C. McCORMACK,
* PAGE 383 EXAMPLE 22-5, PLANE FRAME WITH NO SIDESWAY
* ANSWER - MAX BENDING = 44.4 FT-KIP
*
UNIT FT KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0. 0. ; 2 0. 20. ; 3 20. 20. ; 4 20. 0.
MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 3
MEMB PROP ; 1 2 3 PRIS AX 1. IZ 0.05
CONSTANT
E 4132E3 ALL
POISSON STEEL ALL
SUPPORT ; 1 4 FIXED
LOADING 1 ; MEMB LOAD ; 2 UNI Y -2.0
PERFORM ANAL
PRINT FORCES
FINISH
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 4 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 3
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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Reference
McCormac, J. C., Structural Analysis, Intext Educational Publishers, 3rd edition, 1975, page 385,
problem 22 - 6.
Problem
Determine the maximum moment in the structure.
P = 30 kip
L1 = 20 ft, L2 = 30 ft
L = 30 ft, with P occurring at 10 ft from Leg #1
E and I same for all members
Comparison
Table 4-8: Comparison of max. moment, in kip-ft, for verification model no. 8
STAAD STAAD
Result Type Theory
Basic Solver Advanced Solver
STAAD Input
STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO. 8
*
* PLANE FRAME WITH SIDESWAY. REFERENCE 'STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS'
* BY JACK McCORMACK. PAGE 385 PROB 22-6.
* ANSWER - MAX BENDING IN MEMB 1 = 69.4 KIP-FT
*
UNIT FT KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0. 10. ; 2 0 30 ; 3 30 30 ; 4 30 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2 3
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 2 3 TAB ST W12X26
CONSTANT
E 4176E3
POISSON STEEL ALL
SUPPORT ; 1 4 FIXED
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 4 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 3
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
FORCES
VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO. 8 -- PAGE NO. 3
*
Reference
McCormac, J. C., Structural Analysis, Intext Educational Publishers, 3rd edition, 1975, page 388,
example 22 - 7.
Problem
Determine the maximum moment in the frame.
L = 20 ft
H3 = 20 kip, H5 = 10 kip
E and I same for all members.
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Comparison
Table 4-9: Comparison of max. moment, in kip-ft, for verification problem no.
9
STAAD STAAD
Result Type Theory
Basic Solver Advanced Solver
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STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION PROB NO. 9
*
* MULTIPLE LEVEL PLANE FRAME WITH HORIZONTAL LOAD.
* REFERENCE 'STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS' BY JACK McCORMACK,
* PAGE 388, PROB 22-7. ANSWER - MAX MOM IN MEMB 1 = 176.4 K-F
*
UNIT FT KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 5 0 40 0 2 ; 2 20 0 0 6 20 40 0 2
MEMB INCI
1 1 3 2 ; 3 3 5 4 ; 5 3 4 ; 6 5 6
MEMB PROP
1 TO 6 PRI AX .2 IZ .1
CONSTANT
E 4176E3
POISSON STEEL ALL
SUPPORT ; 1 2 FIXED
LOAD 1 HORIZONTAL LOAD
JOINT LOAD
3 FX 20 ; 5 FX 10
PERFORM ANALYS
PRINT FORCES
FINISH
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 6 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 6
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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Static Frame 10
Objective
To find the displacements at the nodes of a frame due to movements of supports.
Reference
C.K. Wang, Intermediate Structural Analysis, International Student Edition, 1983, McGraw Hill,
Section 2.11, p47.
Problem
Calculate the deflections at node B and support D.
Load Cases:
Comparison
Table 4-10: Comparison of results for static frame no.10
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
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STAADInput
STAAD PLANE DEFLECTIONS DUE TO MOVEMENT OF SUPPORTS
*
* FILE: FR2D10.STD
*
* REFERENCE: INTERMEDIATE STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS, C.K.WANG
* INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EDITION, 1983, MCGRAW HILL
* SECTION 2.11, PAGE 47
*
UNIT METER KN
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 0 7.5 0; 3 6 7.5 0; 4 6 2.5 0
*
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4
*
UNIT CM KN
MEMBER PROPERTY
1 3 PRIS AX 2400 IZ 72E4
2 PRIS AX 4800 IZ 144E4
CONSTANTS
E CONCRETE ALL
POISS CONC ALL
*
SUPP
1 PINNED
4 FIXED BUT FX MZ
*
LOAD 1
SUPP DISP
1 FY -1.
*
LOAD 2
SUPP DISP
4 FY -1.
*
PERFORM ANALYSIS
*
LOAD LIST 1
PRINT JOINT DISP
*
LOAD LIST 2
PRINT JOINT DISP
*
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 4 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 3
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
37. *
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39. PRINT JOINT DISP
JOINT DISP
DEFLECTIONS DUE TO MOVEMENT OF SUPPORTS -- PAGE NO. 3
*
Static Frame 11
Objective
To find the member forces in a 1x2 bay plane frame with members of rectangular section.
Reference
Manual of Steel Construction Allowable Stress Design, AISC, 9th Edition, 1989.
Problem
The frame supports a uniformly distributed load and concentrated loads. Calculate the bending
moment and shear force at the mid point of the beam of the first bay.
E = 30,000 ksi
Columns are 12x24, beams are 12x30
Figure 4-11: Frame subject to temperature change
Comparison
Table 4-11: Comparison of results for static frame no.10
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
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STAADInput
STAAD PLANE :A PLANE FRAME
* FILE: FR2D11.STD
*
* REFERENCE: "MANUAL OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION-ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN",
* AISC, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 1989.
*
UNIT FEET KIPS
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0.0 0.0 ; 2 18.0 0.0
3 36.0 0.0 ; 4 0.0 10.0
5 18.0 10.0 ; 6 36.0 10.0
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 4 ; 2 2 5 ; 3 3 6 ; 4 4 5
5 5 6
UNIT INCH
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 TO 3 PRISMATIC AX 10000000.0 IZ 13824.0
4 5 PRISMATIC AX 10000000.0 IZ 27000.0
MEMBER RELEASES
1 3 5 END MZ
4 START MZ
SUPPORTS
1 3 FIXED
2 PINNED
UNIT INCH
CONSTANTS
E 30000.0 ALL
UNIT FEET
LOAD 1 VERTICAL POINT LOADS
JOINT LOADS
4 6 FY -50.0
5 FY -100.0
MEMBER LOADS
4 CON GY -100.0 9.0
5 CON GY -100.0 9.0
LOAD 2 VERTICAL UNIFORM LOADS
MEMBER LOADS
4 UNI GY -10.0
5 UNI GY -10.0
PERFORM ANALYSIS
UNIT INCH KIP
SECTION .501 MEMBER 4
PRINT SECTION FORCES LIST 4
FINISH
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MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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Static Frame 12
Objective
To find the forces in the members of a truss structure due to fabrication defect in the length of
one bar which is 0.75 cm too short.
Reference
C.K. Wang, Intermediate Structural Analysis, International Student Edition, 1983, McGraw Hill,
Section 10.13, p.387
.
Problem
Structure to be solved as a truss. To achieve this in the STAAD model, instead of declaring them
truss members, define them as frame members, and release MZ at both ends of all members. In
the above figure, the area of cross section of the members is as follows.
1 TO 4 = 20 cm2
5, 6 = 24 cm2
7, 8 = 30 cm2
9, 10 = 15 cm2
Figure 4-12: Frame subject to temperature change
Comparison
Table 4-12: Comparison of axial force results (kN) for static frame no.12
Member Number Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
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STAADInput
STAAD PLANE EFFECT OF FABRICATION DEFECT - PRESTRAIN
*
* FILE: FR2D12.STD
*
* REFERENCE: INTERMEDIATE STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS, C.K.WANG
* INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EDITION, 1983, MCGRAW HILL
* SECTION 10.13, PAGE 387
*
UNIT METER KN
JOINT COORDINATES
1 2.4 1.8 0; 2 4.8 1.8 0; 3 0 0 0; 4 2.4 0 0; 5 4.8 0 0; 6 7.2 0 0
*
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2; 2 3 4; 3 4 5; 4 5 6; 5 4 1; 6 5 2; 7 3 1; 8 2 6; 9 1 5; 10 4 2
*
UNIT CMS
MEMB PROP
1 TO 4 PRIS AX 20 IZ 100E-4
5 6 PRIS AX 24 IZ 100E-4
7 8 PRIS AX 30 IZ 100E-4
9 10 PRIS AX 15 IZ 100E-4
*
CONST
E 20000 ALL
POISSON STEEL ALL
*
* ALL MOMENTS RELEASED TO SIMULATE TRUSS ACTION
MEMBER RELEASE
1 TO 10 START MZ
1 TO 10 END MZ
*
SUPPORT
3 PINNED
5 6 FIXED BUT FX MZ
*
LOAD 1
TEMPERATURE LOAD
9 STRAIN -0.75
*
PERF ANALY
UNIT NEWTON
PRINT MEMBER FORCES
*
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35. *
36. LOAD 1
37. TEMPERATURE LOAD
38. 9 STRAIN -0.75
EFFECT OF FABRICATION DEFECT - PRESTRAIN -- PAGE NO. 2
*
39. *
40. PERF ANALY
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 6 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 10
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 3
43. *
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Reference
Weaver Jr., W., Computer Programs for Structural Analysis, page 146, problem 8.
Problem
Determine the maximum axial force and moment in the space structure.
F = 2 kip, P = 1 kip, M = 120 inkip
L = 120 in.
E = 30E3 ksi,
AX = 11 in2
IX = 83 in4
IY = 56 in4
IZ = 56 in4
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Comparison
Table 4-13: Comparison of max. Force, F, and max. Moments,M, for
verification problem no. 10
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STAAD SPACE VERIFICATION PROB NO. 10
*
* REFERENCE 'COMPUTER PROGRAMS FOR STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS'
* BY WILLIAM WEAVER JR. PAGE 146 STRUCTURE NO. 8.
* ANSWER - MAX AXIAL FORCE= 1.47 (MEMB 3)
* MAX BEND-Y= 84.04, MAX BEND-Z= 95.319 (BOTH MEMB 3)
*
UNIT INCH KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0 120 0 ; 2 240 120 0
3 0 0 0 ; 4 360 0 120
MEMB INCI
1 1 2 ; 2 3 1 ; 3 2 4
MEMB PROP
1 2 3 PRIS AX 11. IX 83. IY 56. IZ 56
CONSTANT ; E 30000. ALL
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 4 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 3
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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Static Element 1 227
Static Element 2 242
Static Element 3 245
Static Element 4 249
Static Element 5 254
Static Element 6 262
Static Element 7 271
Static Element 8 275
Static Element 9 286
Static Element 10 291
Static Element 11 299
Static Element 12 307
Static Element 13 310
Static Element 14 316
Static Element 15 321
Static Element 16 341
Static Element 17 346
Static Element 1
Objective
To find deflections and element stresses due to loads at the free end of a Cantilever beam of
tubular section. The beam is modeled using plate/shell elements.
Reference
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part I, Elementary Theory and Problems, 2nd Edition, Van
Nostrand Company, 1940.
Problem
A cantilever beam is made of a tubular section. Using plate/shell elements calculate the
deflection at the free end and axial stress at the center of the beam for the following free end
loads:
P = 1,000 lb
Mx = 2,000 inlb
My = 2,500 inlb
V = 1,000 lb
Figure 5-1: Cantilever beam modeled with elements
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Figure 5-3: Element numbers at a) the middle section and b) the free end
(a) (b)
Average deflection for nodes 11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66, 77, 88, 99 and 10 due to load case 3 (My ):
d = [4(0.07431) +4(0.07384) +2(0.07374)]/10 = 0.074008
Average deflection for nodes 11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66, 77, 88, 99 and 10 due to load case 4 (V):
d = [4(-0.41123) +4(-0.41124) +2(-0.41057)]/10 = 0.41110
Average bending stress for nodes 76, 86, 126, and 136 due to load case 3 (My):
= 4(5551.52)/4 = 5551.52 psi
Average bending stress for nodes 71, 81, 121, and 131 due to load case 4 (V):
= 4(42074.63)/4 = 42074.63 psi
Comparison
Table 5-1: Comparison of results for static element no. 1
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Free end deflection due to Nodes 11, 44, 0.004 0.00410 2.5%
axial load, P (in) 66, 99
Avg. free end deflection at the center due 0.0741 0.074008 none
to moment, My (in)
Avg. free end bending stress at the center 5,647 5,551.52 1.7%
due to moment, My (psi)
Avg. free end deflection at the center due 0.4152 -0.41110 <1%
to shear, V (in)
Avg. free end bending stress at the center 42,913 42,074.63 2.0%
due to shear, V (psi)
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* FILE: PLATE01.STD
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*
* REFERENCES: 1. TIMOSHENKO, S., STRENGTH OF MATERIALS, PART 1,
* 2ND EDITION, D. VAN NOSTRAND COMPANY, 1940
* 2. SEELEY, F. B., AND SMITH, J.O., ADVANCED MECHANICS
* OF MATERIALS, 2ND EDITION, JOHN WILEY AND SONS, 1955
*
* STARDYNE VERIFICATION PROBLEM #2
UNIT IN POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0. 11 20. 0. 0.
REPEAT 3 0. 1. 0.
REPEAT 2 0. 0. 1.
REPEAT 3 0. -1. 0.
REPEAT 1 0. 0. -1.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2 10
11 34 35 20
21 56 57 30
31 89 90 40
ELEMENT INCIDENCES
41 1 2 13 12 TO 50
REPEAT 8 10 11
131 100 101 2 1 TO 140
MEMBER TRUSS
1 TO 40
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 TO 40 PRISMATIC AX .0005
ELEMENT PROPERTIES
41 TO 140 TH 0.05
CONSTANTS
E 10.E6 MEMB 41 TO 140
E 1000 MEMB 1 TO 40
SUPPORT
1 TO 100 BY 11 FIXED
LOAD 1 AXIAL LOAD
JOINT LOAD
11 TO 110 BY 11 FX 100.
LOAD 2 TORQUE
JOINT LOAD
11 FZ -86.21 FY 80.43
22 33 FY 169.44
44 FZ 86.21 FY 80.43
55 FZ 162.23
66 FZ 86.21 FY -80.43
77 88 FY -169.44
99 FZ -86.21 FY -80.43
110 FZ -162.23
LOAD 3 END MOMENT
JOINT LOAD
44 55 66 FX -258.6
33 77 FX -86.3
22 88 FX 86.3
11 99 110 FX 258.6
LOAD 4 SHEAR
JOINT LOAD
11 44 66 99 FY -66.
22 33 77 88 FY -184.0
PERFORM ANALYSIS
LOAD LIST 1 2 3 4
PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 11 TO 110 BY 11
LOAD LIST 1
PRINT ELEMENT STRESSES LIST 46 TO 136 BY 10
LOAD LIST 2
PRINT ELEMENT STRESSES LIST 50 TO 140 BY 10
LOAD LIST 3
PRINT ELEMENT STRESSES LIST 45 TO 135 BY 10 46 TO 136 BY 10
*
LOAD LIST 4
PRINT ELEMENT STRESSES LIST 41 TO 131 BY 10
FINISH
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20. 21 56 57 30
21. 31 89 90 40
22. ELEMENT INCIDENCES
23. 41 1 2 13 12 TO 50
24. REPEAT 8 10 11
25. 131 100 101 2 1 TO 140
26. MEMBER TRUSS
27. 1 TO 40
28. MEMBER PROPERTIES
29. 1 TO 40 PRISMATIC AX .0005
30. ELEMENT PROPERTIES
31. 41 TO 140 TH 0.05
32. CONSTANTS
33. E 10.E6 MEMB 41 TO 140
34. E 1000 MEMB 1 TO 40
35. SUPPORT
36. 1 TO 100 BY 11 FIXED
37. LOAD 1 AXIAL LOAD
38. JOINT LOAD
:A CANTILEVER BEAM OF TUBULAR SECTION -- PAGE NO. 2
* FILE: PLATE01.STD
39. 11 TO 110 BY 11 FX 100.
40. LOAD 2 TORQUE
41. JOINT LOAD
42. 11 FZ -86.21 FY 80.43
43. 22 33 FY 169.44
44. 44 FZ 86.21 FY 80.43
45. 55 FZ 162.23
46. 66 FZ 86.21 FY -80.43
47. 77 88 FY -169.44
48. 99 FZ -86.21 FY -80.43
49. 110 FZ -162.23
50. LOAD 3 END MOMENT
51. JOINT LOAD
52. 44 55 66 FX -258.6
53. 33 77 FX -86.3
54. 22 88 FX 86.3
55. 11 99 110 FX 258.6
56. LOAD 4 SHEAR
57. JOINT LOAD
58. 11 44 66 99 FY -66.
59. 22 33 77 88 FY -184.0
60. PERFORM ANALYSIS
**WARNING** THE POISSON'S RATIO HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFIED FOR ONE OR MORE
MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 110 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 40
NUMBER OF PLATES 100 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 10
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STRESS = FORCE/UNIT WIDTH/THICK, MOMENT = FORCE-LENGTH/UNIT WIDTH
ELEMENT LOAD SQX SQY MX MY MXY
VONT VONB SX SY SXY
TRESCAT TRESCAB
125 3 0.81 0.01 -0.04 0.00 -0.01
5463.48 5646.25 5554.57 -0.18 -1.31
5464.40 5647.48
TOP : SMAX= 5464.40 SMIN= 1.84 TMAX= 2731.28 ANGLE= -0.3
BOTT: SMAX= 5645.01 SMIN= -2.48 TMAX= 2823.74 ANGLE= 0.3
135 3 0.81 -0.01 -0.04 0.00 0.01
5463.48 5646.25 5554.57 -0.18 1.31
5464.40 5647.48
TOP : SMAX= 5464.40 SMIN= 1.84 TMAX= 2731.28 ANGLE= 0.3
BOTT: SMAX= 5645.01 SMIN= -2.48 TMAX= 2823.74 ANGLE= -0.3
46 3 0.03 0.03 -0.00 -0.00 -0.00
3704.99 3703.08 3709.20 10.35 -1.86
3709.14 3709.27
TOP : SMAX= 3709.14 SMIN= 8.31 TMAX= 1850.41 ANGLE= -0.0
BOTT: SMAX= 3709.27 SMIN= 12.39 TMAX= 1848.44 ANGLE= -0.0
56 3 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00
4.19 1.52 0.00 0.00 1.65
4.83 1.75
TOP : SMAX= 2.42 SMIN= -2.42 TMAX= 2.42 ANGLE= 90.0
BOTT: SMAX= 0.88 SMIN= -0.88 TMAX= 0.88 ANGLE= 90.0
66 3 -0.03 0.03 0.00 0.00 -0.00
3704.99 3703.08 -3709.20 -10.35 -1.86
3709.14 3709.27
TOP : SMAX= -8.31 SMIN= -3709.14 TMAX= 1850.41 ANGLE=-90.0
BOTT: SMAX= -12.39 SMIN= -3709.27 TMAX= 1848.44 ANGLE=-90.0
76 3 -1.04 -0.03 0.04 -0.00 0.01
5459.11 5640.90 -5551.52 -3.75 4.91
5462.11 5641.41
TOP : SMAX= -6.00 SMIN= -5462.11 TMAX= 2728.05 ANGLE= 89.6
BOTT: SMAX= -1.02 SMIN= -5641.41 TMAX= 2820.19 ANGLE=-89.7
86 3 -1.04 0.03 0.04 -0.00 -0.01
5459.11 5640.90 -5551.52 -3.75 -4.91
5462.11 5641.41
TOP : SMAX= -6.00 SMIN= -5462.11 TMAX= 2728.05 ANGLE=-89.6
BOTT: SMAX= -1.02 SMIN= -5641.41 TMAX= 2820.19 ANGLE= 89.7
96 3 -0.03 -0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00
3704.99 3703.08 -3709.20 -10.35 1.86
3709.14 3709.27
TOP : SMAX= -8.31 SMIN= -3709.14 TMAX= 1850.41 ANGLE= 90.0
BOTT: SMAX= -12.39 SMIN= -3709.27 TMAX= 1848.44 ANGLE= 90.0
:A CANTILEVER BEAM OF TUBULAR SECTION -- PAGE NO. 12
* FILE: PLATE01.STD
ELEMENT STRESSES FORCE,LENGTH UNITS= POUN IN
----------------
STRESS = FORCE/UNIT WIDTH/THICK, MOMENT = FORCE-LENGTH/UNIT WIDTH
ELEMENT LOAD SQX SQY MX MY MXY
VONT VONB SX SY SXY
TRESCAT TRESCAB
106 3 -0.00 -0.03 -0.00 -0.00 -0.00
4.19 1.52 0.00 0.00 -1.65
4.83 1.75
TOP : SMAX= 2.42 SMIN= -2.42 TMAX= 2.42 ANGLE= 90.0
BOTT: SMAX= 0.88 SMIN= -0.88 TMAX= 0.88 ANGLE= 90.0
116 3 0.03 -0.03 -0.00 -0.00 0.00
3704.99 3703.08 3709.20 10.35 1.86
3709.14 3709.27
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Static Element 2
Objective
To find the free end deflection due to a joint load on a Cantilever beam modeled using
Plate/shell elements.
Reference
Hand calculation.
Problem
Using the finite element method calculate the deflection of the free end of the cantilever beam.
E = 4,278 ksi
h = 10 in
b = 5 in
Figure 5-4: Fixed support beam with temperature load
Theoretical Solution
Moment of Inertia:
I = (5 in)(10 in)3 /12 = 416.7 in4
Deflection at free end:
3
PL 3 2 kips(60 in)
= = = 0.0808 in
3EI
(
3 4, 278 ksi )(416.7 in )
4
Comparison
Table 5-2: Comparison of results for static element no.2
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Note: In the STAAD.Pro model, two load cases are used. In case 1, the uniform expansion is
applied. In case 2, the temperature change between top and bottom flanges is applied.
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STAAD Input
STAAD SPACE :A CANTILEVER BEAM
* FILE: PLATE02.STD
*
*REFERENCE : HAND CALCULATION
*
UNITS KIPS INCHES
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0. 145 60. 0. 0. 6
2 0. 2.0 0. 146 60. 2.0 0. 6
3 0. 4.0 0. 147 60. 4.0 0. 6
4 0. 6.0 0. 148 60. 6.0 0. 6
5 0. 8.0 0. 149 60. 8.0 0. 6
6 0. 10.0 0. 150 60. 10. 0. 6
*
ELEMENT INCIDENCES
1 7 1 2 8 TO 116 5 6
2 8 2 3 9 TO 117 5 6
3 9 3 4 10 TO 118 5 6
4 10 4 5 11 TO 119 5 6
5 11 5 6 12 TO 120 5 6
ELEMENT PROPERTIES
1 TO 120 THICKNESS 5.
ELEMENT PLANE STRESS
1 TO 120
CONSTANTS
E 4278. ALL
*
SUPPORTS
1 2 5 6 FIXED BUT FY
3 4 FIXED
*
LOADING 1 VERTICAL JOINT LOADS
JOINTS LOADS
145 146 147 148 149 150 FY -0.33333333
*
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 145 TO 150
FINISH
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**WARNING** THE POISSON'S RATIO HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFIED FOR ONE OR MORE
MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 150 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 120 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 6
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Static Element 3
Objective
Deflection and moments for plate-bending finite element.
Reference
Simple hand calculation by considering the entire structure as a cantilever beam.
Problem
A simple cantilever plate is divided into 12 4-noded finite elements. A uniform pressure load is
applied and the maximum deflection at the tip of the cantilever and the maximum bending at
the support are calculated.
t = 25 mm
w = 5 N/mm2
Figure 5-5: Model
Comparison
Table 5-3: Comparison of results for plate bending finite element
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Theoretical Solution
Maximum deflection is equal to WL3/8EI, where:
max =
( )(100)(300)
5 300 3
=
4050(10)
9
= 18.51 mm
3 100 25
3 218.75(10) 9
8210 10
12
Maximum Moment:
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WL 5(300)(100)(300)
M max= = = 22.5(10)6 Nmm
2 2
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 21 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 12 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 3
33. *
34. PRINT DISPLACEMENT LIST 14
DISPLACE LIST 14
FINITE ELEMENT VERIFICATION -- PAGE NO. 3
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Static Element 4
Objective
Using plate/shell elements, find maximum bending stress due to a force couple on a curved
cantilever beam.
Reference
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part I, 3rd Edition, Van Nostrand Co., 1956.
Problem
Find the maximum bending stress
E = 3,000.0 ksi.
Poissons ratio = 0.3.
t = 1.0 in.
P = 100 lbs
Figure 5-6: Cantilevered, curved plate with coupling load at free end
Comparison
Table 5-4: Comparison of results for problem
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 50 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 36 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 5
Static Element 5
Objective
A simply-supported equilateral triangle is subjected to a linear thermal gradient. The
deflections and bending moments are calculated.
Reference
Timoshenko, S. and Woinowsky-Krieger, S., Theory of Plates and Shells, McGraw Hill, 1959, pp. 92-
97.
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Problem
The purpose of this example is to demonstrate the ability of STAAD to calculate the response of
a structure when thermally-loaded plate elements are utilized. The STAAD.Pro model considers
one-half of the plate, modeled using 49 quad elements and seven tri plate elements. For
specifying inclined supports, an auxiliary coordinate system is defined along the edge (see
second figure below) not parallel to a global axis.
E = 10(10)6 lb/in2
= 0.3
= 12 (10)-6 in/in F
T = Ttop Tbottom = 4500
t = 0.1 inches
a = 3.0 inches
Figure 5-7: Simply-supported, equilateral triangle with thermal load
Comparison
Table 5-5: Comparison of results for problem
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
The results show excellent agreement for displacements and for quad plate element stresses
except in the few instances where the magnitude of the answers is very small. The tri plate
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elements are lower order elements, and it is therefore not unusual for these elements to show
poorer agreement than quads where mesh size is smaller.
Theoretical Solution
From page 96 of the reference:
12(10) 6 450.0 10(10)6(0.1) 2
( )
3x
TEt
2
3x
= 1 + = 22.51 + x
Mx =
24 1 + 24 3
TEt
2
3x
My = 1 = 22.51 x
24
TEt 2y
=
12(10) (450.0)10(10) (0.1)
6 6 2
y = 22.5y
Mxy = 8(3)
8
T (1 + ) 3 2 3
w= 3y 2 x ax ay 2 +
4 3 2 2 2
4 t x 27 = 0.00585x 3y x 3x 3y + 4
The origin of the x' axis in the reference is located at a/3, or 1 inch from the edge. Therefore:
x' = x-1
Upon substitution:
Mx = -22.5x
My = -22.5 (2 - x)
Mxy = 22.5y
w = 0.00585 (x3 6x2 + 9x 3y2x)
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INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 0.214286 0 0; 3 0.428571 0 0; 4 0.642857 0 0; 5 0.857143 0 0
6 1.07143 0 0; 7 1.28571 0 0; 8 1.5 0 0; 9 1.71429 0 0; 10 1.92857 0 0
11 2.14286 0 0; 12 2.35714 0 0; 13 2.57143 0 0; 14 2.78571 0 0
15 3 0 0; 16 2.78571 0.123718 0; 17 0 0.247436 0
18 0.214286 0.247436 0; 19 0.428571 0.247436 0; 20 0.642857 0.247436 0
21 0.857143 0.247436 0; 22 1.07143 0.247436 0; 23 1.28571 0.247436 0
24 1.5 0.247436 0; 25 1.71429 0.247436 0; 26 1.92857 0.247436 0
27 2.14286 0.247436 0; 28 2.35714 0.247436 0; 29 2.57143 0.247436 0
30 2.35714 0.371154 0; 31 0 0.494872 0; 32 0.214286 0.494872 0
33 0.428571 0.494872 0; 34 0.642857 0.494872 0; 35 0.857143 0.494872 0
36 1.07143 0.494872 0; 37 1.28571 0.494872 0; 38 1.5 0.494872 0
39 1.71429 0.494872 0; 40 1.92857 0.494872 0; 41 2.14286 0.494872 0
42 1.92857 0.61859 0; 43 0 0.742307 0; 44 0.214286 0.742307 0
45 0.428571 0.742307 0; 46 0.642857 0.742307 0; 47 0.857143 0.742307 0
48 1.07143 0.742307 0; 49 1.28571 0.742307 0; 50 1.5 0.742307 0
51 1.71429 0.742307 0; 52 1.5 0.866025 0; 53 0 0.989743 0
54 0.214286 0.989743 0; 55 0.428571 0.989743 0; 56 0.642857 0.989743 0
57 0.857143 0.989743 0; 58 1.07143 0.989743 0; 59 1.28571 0.989743 0
60 1.07143 1.11346 0; 61 0 1.23718 0; 62 0.214286 1.23718 0
63 0.428571 1.23718 0; 64 0.642857 1.23718 0; 65 0.857143 1.23718 0
66 0.642857 1.3609 0; 67 0 1.48461 0; 68 0.214285 1.48461 0
69 0.428571 1.48461 0; 70 0.214286 1.60833 0; 71 0 1.73205 0
*72 3 1.73205 0
ELEMENT INCIDENCES SHELL
1 1 2 18 17; 2 2 3 19 18; 3 3 4 20 19; 4 4 5 21 20; 5 5 6 22 21
6 6 7 23 22; 7 7 8 24 23; 8 8 9 25 24; 9 9 10 26 25; 10 10 11 27 26
11 11 12 28 27; 12 12 13 29 28; 13 13 14 16 29; 14 14 15 16
15 17 18 32 31; 16 18 19 33 32; 17 19 20 34 33; 18 20 21 35 34
19 21 22 36 35; 20 22 23 37 36; 21 23 24 38 37; 22 24 25 39 38
23 25 26 40 39; 24 26 27 41 40; 25 27 28 30 41; 26 28 29 30
27 31 32 44 43; 28 32 33 45 44; 29 33 34 46 45; 30 34 35 47 46
31 35 36 48 47; 32 36 37 49 48; 33 37 38 50 49; 34 38 39 51 50
35 39 40 42 51; 36 40 41 42; 37 43 44 54 53; 38 44 45 55 54
39 45 46 56 55; 40 46 47 57 56; 41 47 48 58 57; 42 48 49 59 58
43 49 50 52 59; 44 50 51 52; 45 53 54 62 61; 46 54 55 63 62
47 55 56 64 63; 48 56 57 65 64; 49 57 58 60 65; 50 58 59 60
51 61 62 68 67; 52 62 63 69 68; 53 63 64 66 69; 54 64 65 66
55 67 68 70 71; 56 68 69 70
DEFINE MATERIAL START
ISOTROPIC ALUMINUM
E 1E+007
POISSON 0.3
ALPHA 1.2E-005
END DEFINE MATERIAL
CONSTANTS
MATERIAL ALUMINUM MEMB 1 TO 56
ELEMENT PROPERTY
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1 TO 56 THICK 0.1
SUPPORTS
16 29 30 41 42 51 52 59 60 65 66 69 70 INCL REFJT 15 FIXED BUT FX MX MZ
2 TO 14 FIXED BUT FX FZ MY MZ
17 31 43 53 61 67 FIXED BUT FY MY MZ
1 FIXED BUT MY MZ
15 71 FIXED
*72 FIXED
LOAD 1 UNIFORM BENDING TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURE LOAD
1 TO 56 TEMP 0.0 450.
PERFORM ANALYSIS PRINT STATIC CHECK
PRINT JOINT DISP LIST 2 TO 14
PRINT ELEMENT JOINT STRESSES LIST 8
FINISH
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 71 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 56 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
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ELEMENT STRESSES FORCE,LENGTH UNITS= POUN INCH
----------------
STRESS = FORCE/UNIT WIDTH/THICK, MOMENT = FORCE-LENGTH/UNIT WIDTH
ELEMENT LOAD SQX SQY MX MY MXY
VONT VONB SX SY SXY
TRESCAT TRESCAB
8 1 2.23 1.01 -36.15 -8.84 2.79
19799.74 19799.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
21861.08 21861.08
TOP : SMAX= -5134.01 SMIN= -21861.08 TMAX= 8363.53 ANGLE= 84.2
BOTT: SMAX= 21861.08 SMIN= 5134.01 TMAX= 8363.53 ANGLE= -5.8
JOINT -4.50 -1.02 -35.37 -11.73 1.92
8 18829.74 18829.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOP : SMAX= -6945.22 SMIN= -21315.87 TMAX= 7185.32 ANGLE= 85.4
BOTT: SMAX= 21315.87 SMIN= 6945.22 TMAX= 7185.32 ANGLE= -4.6
JOINT -4.50 3.05 -36.95 -5.96 1.93
9 20715.56 20715.56 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOP : SMAX= -3504.10 SMIN= -22244.13 TMAX= 9370.01 ANGLE= 86.4
BOTT: SMAX= 22244.13 SMIN= 3504.10 TMAX= 9370.01 ANGLE= -3.6
JOINT 8.97 3.05 -36.79 -5.89 3.65
25 20883.86 20883.86 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOP : SMAX= -3281.80 SMIN= -22330.46 TMAX= 9524.33 ANGLE= 83.4
BOTT: SMAX= 22330.46 SMIN= 3281.80 TMAX= 9524.33 ANGLE= -6.6
JOINT 8.97 -1.02 -35.50 -11.77 3.64
24 19168.58 19168.58 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOP : SMAX= -6732.25 SMIN= -21626.52 TMAX= 7447.13 ANGLE= 81.5
BOTT: SMAX= 21626.52 SMIN= 6732.25 TMAX= 7447.13 ANGLE= -8.5
**** MAXIMUM STRESSES AMONG SELECTED PLATES AND CASES ****
MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL SHEAR VONMISES TRESCA
STRESS STRESS STRESS STRESS STRESS
2.233046E+04 -2.233046E+04 9.524329E+03 1.979974E+04 2.186108E+04
PLATE NO. 8 8 8 8 8
CASE NO. 1 1 1 1 1
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Objective
A circular plate is fixed along its perimeter. Using plate/shell elements, find the deflection at the
center, maximum bending stress due to a uniformly distributed load, and a concentrated load at
the center.
Reference
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part II, 3rd Edition, Van Nostrand Co., 1956, pp.96-97, 103.
Problem
The circular plate shown below is subject to two load cases. Load 1 is a uniform pressure, w, and
load 2 is a concentrated force, P, at the center. Determine:
Comparison
Table 5-6: Comparison of results for problem
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
a. In element 9 at node 10, My = 1,147.91 inlb/in. This yields bend = 1,147.91(6) = 6,887 psi.
b. In element 109 at node 127, Mx = 811.88 inlb/in and My = 800.33 inlb/in, the average of
which is 806.1 inlb/in.
c. In element 9 at node 10, My = 616.69 inlb/in. This yields bend = 616.19(6) = 3,700 psi.
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6.84
55 15. 0. 0.; 56 14.095 0. -5.13; 57 11.491 0. -9.642; 58 7.5 0. -12.99
59 2.605 0. -14.772; 60 -2.605 0. -14.772; 61 -7.5 0. -12.99
62 -11.491 0. -9.642; 63 -14.095 0. -5.13; 64 -15. 0. 0.; 65 -14.095 0.
5.13
66 -11.491 0. 9.642; 67 -7.5 0. 12.99; 68 -2.605 0. 14.772; 69 2.605 0.
14.772
70 7.5 0. 12.99; 71 11.491 0. 9.642; 72 14.095 0. 5.13; 73 10. 0. 0.
74 9.397 0. -3.42; 75 7.66 0. -6.428; 76 5. 0. -8.66; 77 1.736 0. -9.848
78 -1.736 0. -9.848; 79 -5. 0. -8.66; 80 -7.66 0. -6.428; 81 -9.397 0. -
3.42
82 -10. 0. 0.; 83 -9.397 0. 3.42; 84 -7.66 0. 6.428; 85 -5. 0. 8.66
86 -1.736 0. 9.848; 87 1.737 0. 9.848; 88 5. 0. 8.66; 89 7.66 0. 6.428
90 9.397 0. 3.42; 91 7. 0. 0.; 92 6.578 0. -2.394; 93 5.362 0. -4.5
94 3.5 0. -6.062; 95 1.216 0. -6.894; 96 -1.216 0. -6.894; 97 -3.5 0. -
6.062
98 -5.362 0. -4.5; 99 -6.578 0. -2.394; 100 -7. 0. 0.; 101 -6.578 0.
2.394
102 -5.362 0. 4.5; 103 -3.5 0. 6.062; 104 -1.216 0. 6.894; 105 1.216 0.
6.894
106 3.5 0. 6.062; 107 5.362 0. 4.5; 108 6.578 0. 2.394; 109 3. 0. 0.
110 2.819 0. -1.026; 111 2.298 0. -1.928; 112 1.5 0. -2.598
113 0.521 0. -2.954; 114 -0.521 0. -2.954; 115 -1.5 0. -2.598
116 -2.298 0. -1.928; 117 -2.819 0. -1.026; 118 -3. 0. 0.; 119 -2.819 0.
1.026
120 -2.298 0. 1.928; 121 -1.5 0. 2.598; 122 -0.521 0. 2.954; 123 0.521
0. 2.954
124 1.5 0. 2.598; 125 2.298 0. 1.928; 126 2.819 0. 1.026; 127 0. 0. 0.
ELEMENT INCIDENCES
1 1 2 20 19; 2 2 3 21 20; 3 3 4 22 21; 4 4 5 23 22; 5 5 6 24 23; 6 6 7
25 24
7 7 8 26 25; 8 8 9 27 26; 9 9 10 28 27; 10 10 11 29 28; 11 11 12 30 29
12 12 13 31 30; 13 13 14 32 31; 14 14 15 33 32; 15 15 16 34 33; 16 16 17
35 34
17 17 18 36 35; 18 18 1 19 36; 19 19 20 38 37; 20 20 21 39 38; 21 21 22
40 39
22 22 23 41 40; 23 23 24 42 41; 24 24 25 43 42; 25 25 26 44 43; 26 26 27
45 44
27 27 28 46 45; 28 28 29 47 46; 29 29 30 48 47; 30 30 31 49 48; 31 31 32
50 49
32 32 33 51 50; 33 33 34 52 51; 34 34 35 53 52; 35 35 36 54 53; 36 36 19
37 54
37 37 38 56 55; 38 38 39 57 56; 39 39 40 58 57; 40 40 41 59 58; 41 41 42
60 59
42 42 43 61 60; 43 43 44 62 61; 44 44 45 63 62; 45 45 46 64 63; 46 46 47
65 64
47 47 48 66 65; 48 48 49 67 66; 49 49 50 68 67; 50 50 51 69 68; 51 51 52
70 69
52 52 53 71 70; 53 53 54 72 71; 54 54 37 55 72; 55 55 56 74 73; 56 56 57
75 74
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 127 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 126 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 18
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Static Element 7
Objective
To find the displacements at the free end of a warped cantilever plate due to in-plane load and
out of plane loads.
Reference
MacNeal, R.H. and Harder, R.C., A Proposed Standard Set of Problems to Test Finite Element
Accuracy, Finite Element in Analysis and Design 1, 1985.
Problem
The finite element model is as shown below: Find the displacements at the tip in the direction of
the loads. Loading is unit forces at the free end: in plane and out of plane.
E = 29,000.0 ksi.
L = 12.0 in.
B = 1.1 in.
t = 0.22 in.
Twist = 90 (root to tip)
Poissons ratio = 0.22
Figure 5-10: Finite element model of warped, cantilever plate
Comparison
Table 5-7: Comparison of results for problem
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 39 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 48 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 3
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Static Element 8
Objective
A Cylindrical roof is supported along two circular edges. Using plate/shell elements, find the
vertical deflection at the center of the free edge, principal stresses at the center of the support
and center of the free edge (top and bottom of the roof plate) due to uniformly distributed
gravity load.
Reference
Scordelis, A.C. and Lo, K.S., "Computer Analysis of Cylindrical Shells", Journal of the American
Concrete Institute, Vol. 61, May 1964.
Problem
For the cylindrical roof shell calculate the following deflection and stresses due to the gravity
load.
The vertical deflection, y , at the center of the free edge.
Principal stresses, max and min, at the center line section at the vertical angle (top and bottom
of the roof plate element). Principal stresses, max and min, at the center section of the free
edge (top and bottom of the roof plate element).
E = 4.32(10)8 psf
t = 3.0 in.
Poissons ratio = 0.0 in theory (0.01001 in STAAD)
w = 90 psf (uniform on surface).
L = 50 feet.
r = 25 feet, 40 sector either side of vertical
Boundary conditions: simply supported on circular edges
Comparison
Table 5-8: Comparison of results for cylindrical roof structure
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
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244 150 143 151; 245 151 143 144; 246 144 152 151; 247 144 145 153
248 153 152 144; 249 145 154 153; 250 145 146 154; 251 154 147 155
252 155 147 156; 253 156 147 148; 254 148 157 156; 255 148 149 157
256 146 147 154; 257 37 150 46; 258 46 150 158; 259 158 150 151
260 158 151 159; 261 159 151 152; 262 152 160 159; 263 152 153 161
264 161 160 152; 265 153 162 161; 266 153 154 162; 267 162 155 163
268 163 155 164; 269 164 155 156; 270 156 165 164; 271 156 157 165
272 154 155 162; 273 46 158 55; 274 55 158 166; 275 166 158 159
276 166 159 167; 277 167 159 160; 278 160 168 167; 279 160 161 169
280 169 168 160; 281 161 170 169; 282 161 162 170; 283 170 163 171
284 171 163 172; 285 172 163 164; 286 164 173 172; 287 164 165 173
288 162 163 170; 289 55 166 64; 290 64 166 174; 291 174 166 167
292 174 167 175; 293 175 167 168; 294 168 176 175; 295 168 169 177
296 177 176 168; 297 169 178 177; 298 169 170 178; 299 178 171 179
300 179 171 180; 301 180 171 172; 302 172 181 180; 303 172 173 181
304 170 171 178; 305 64 174 73; 306 73 174 182; 307 182 174 175
308 182 175 183; 309 183 175 176; 310 176 184 183; 311 176 177 185
312 185 184 176; 313 177 186 185; 314 177 178 186; 315 186 179 187
316 187 179 188; 317 188 179 180; 318 180 189 188; 319 180 181 189
320 178 179 186; 321 73 182 82; 322 82 182 190; 323 190 182 183
324 190 183 191; 325 191 183 184; 326 184 192 191; 327 184 185 193
328 193 192 184; 329 185 194 193; 330 185 186 194; 331 194 187 195
332 195 187 196; 333 196 187 188; 334 188 197 196; 335 188 189 197
336 186 187 194; 337 82 190 91; 338 91 190 198; 339 198 190 191
340 198 191 199; 341 199 191 192; 342 192 200 199; 343 192 193 201
344 201 200 192; 345 193 202 201; 346 193 194 202; 347 202 195 203
348 203 195 204; 349 204 195 196; 350 196 205 204; 351 196 197 205
352 194 195 202; 353 91 198 100; 354 100 198 206; 355 206 198 199
356 206 199 207; 357 207 199 200; 358 200 208 207; 359 200 201 209
360 209 208 200; 361 201 210 209; 362 201 202 210; 363 210 203 211
364 211 203 212; 365 212 203 204; 366 204 213 212; 367 204 205 213
368 202 203 210; 369 100 206 109; 370 109 206 214; 371 214 206 207
372 214 207 215; 373 215 207 208; 374 208 216 215; 375 208 209 217
376 217 216 208; 377 209 218 217; 378 209 210 218; 379 218 211 219
380 219 211 220; 381 220 211 212; 382 212 221 220; 383 212 213 221
384 210 211 218
ELEMENT PROPERTY
1 TO 384 TH 0.25
CONSTANTS
E 432000000. ALL
DENSITY 360. ALL
SUPPORTS
1 TO 9 109 TO 125 214 TO 221 FIXED BUT FZ MX MY
*
LOAD 1 DEAD LOAD (SELFWEIGHT OF 90 PSF)
SELFWEIGHT Y -1.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
UNIT KIP FEET
PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 55 63 173
PRINT ELEMENT JOINT STRESSES LIST 97 111
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159. 264 161 160 152; 265 153 162 161; 266 153 154 162; 267 162 155 163
160. 268 163 155 164; 269 164 155 156; 270 156 165 164; 271 156 157 165
161. 272 154 155 162; 273 46 158 55; 274 55 158 166; 275 166 158 159
162. 276 166 159 167; 277 167 159 160; 278 160 168 167; 279 160 161 169
163. 280 169 168 160; 281 161 170 169; 282 161 162 170; 283 170 163 171
164. 284 171 163 172; 285 172 163 164; 286 164 173 172; 287 164 165 173
165. 288 162 163 170; 289 55 166 64; 290 64 166 174; 291 174 166 167
166. 292 174 167 175; 293 175 167 168; 294 168 176 175; 295 168 169 177
167. 296 177 176 168; 297 169 178 177; 298 169 170 178; 299 178 171 179
168. 300 179 171 180; 301 180 171 172; 302 172 181 180; 303 172 173 181
169. 304 170 171 178; 305 64 174 73; 306 73 174 182; 307 182 174 175
170. 308 182 175 183; 309 183 175 176; 310 176 184 183; 311 176 177 185
171. 312 185 184 176; 313 177 186 185; 314 177 178 186; 315 186 179 187
172. 316 187 179 188; 317 188 179 180; 318 180 189 188; 319 180 181 189
173. 320 178 179 186; 321 73 182 82; 322 82 182 190; 323 190 182 183
174. 324 190 183 191; 325 191 183 184; 326 184 192 191; 327 184 185 193
175. 328 193 192 184; 329 185 194 193; 330 185 186 194; 331 194 187 195
176. 332 195 187 196; 333 196 187 188; 334 188 197 196; 335 188 189 197
177. 336 186 187 194; 337 82 190 91; 338 91 190 198; 339 198 190 191
178. 340 198 191 199; 341 199 191 192; 342 192 200 199; 343 192 193 201
179. 344 201 200 192; 345 193 202 201; 346 193 194 202; 347 202 195 203
180. 348 203 195 204; 349 204 195 196; 350 196 205 204; 351 196 197 205
181. 352 194 195 202; 353 91 198 100; 354 100 198 206; 355 206 198 199
182. 356 206 199 207; 357 207 199 200; 358 200 208 207; 359 200 201 209
183. 360 209 208 200; 361 201 210 209; 362 201 202 210; 363 210 203 211
184. 364 211 203 212; 365 212 203 204; 366 204 213 212; 367 204 205 213
185. 368 202 203 210; 369 100 206 109; 370 109 206 214; 371 214 206 207
186. 372 214 207 215; 373 215 207 208; 374 208 216 215; 375 208 209 217
187. 376 217 216 208; 377 209 218 217; 378 209 210 218; 379 218 211 219
188. 380 219 211 220; 381 220 211 212; 382 212 221 220; 383 212 213 221
189. 384 210 211 218
190. ELEMENT PROPERTY
191. 1 TO 384 TH 0.25
192. CONSTANTS
193. E 432000000. ALL
194. DENSITY 360. ALL
195. SUPPORTS
196. 1 TO 9 109 TO 125 214 TO 221 FIXED BUT FZ MX MY
197. *
198. LOAD 1 DEAD LOAD (SELFWEIGHT OF 90 PSF)
199. SELFWEIGHT Y -1.
200. PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 221 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 384 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 34
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Static Element 9
Objective
To find the displacement in the direction of the load due to a unit load applied at the quadrants
of a quarter of a spherical shell.
Reference
MacNeal, R.H. and Harder, R.C., A Proposed Standard Set of Problems to Test Finite Element
Accuracy, Finite Element in Analysis and Design 1, 1985.
Problem
For the quarter of a spherical shell find the displacement in the direction of the load.
E = 6.825(10)7 psi
Poissons ratio = 0.3
t = 0.04 inches
r = 10 in.
Unit forces on quadrants
Boundary conditions:
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Comparison
Table 5-9: Comparison of results for problem
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
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1 10 19 28 37 46 55 64 73 FIXED BUT FX FY MZ
2 11 20 29 38 47 56 65 74 FIXED BUT FY FZ MX
6 FIXED BUT FX FZ MX MY MZ
LOAD 1 UNIT FORCE ON QUADRANT
JOINT LOAD
2 FZ 1.0
1 FX -1.0
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 1 2
FINISH
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33. 66 0.886 8.91 4.453; 67 1.737 8.91 4.194; 68 2.522 8.91 3.775
34. 69 3.21 8.91 3.21; 70 3.775 8.91 2.522; 71 4.194 8.91 1.737
35. 72 4.453 8.91 0.886; 73 3.09 9.511 0.; 74 0. 9.511 3.09
36. 75 0.603 9.511 3.031; 76 1.182 9.511 2.855; 77 1.717 9.511 2.569
37. 78 2.185 9.511 2.185; 79 2.569 9.511 1.717; 80 2.855 9.511 1.182
38. 81 3.031 9.511 0.603
:A QUARTER OF A SHERICAL SHELL -- PAGE NO. 2
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39. ELEMENT INCIDENCES
40. 1 2 3 12 11; 2 3 4 13 12; 3 4 5 14 13; 4 5 6 15 14; 5 6 7 16 15
41. 6 7 8 17 16; 7 8 9 18 17; 8 9 1 10 18; 9 11 12 21 20; 10 12 13 22 21
42. 11 13 14 23 22; 12 14 15 24 23; 13 15 16 25 24; 14 16 17 26 25
43. 15 17 18 27 26; 16 18 10 19 27; 17 20 21 30 29; 18 21 22 31 30
44. 19 22 23 32 31; 20 23 24 33 32; 21 24 25 34 33; 22 25 26 35 34
45. 23 26 27 36 35; 24 27 19 28 36; 25 29 30 39 38; 26 30 31 40 39
46. 27 31 32 41 40; 28 32 33 42 41; 29 33 34 43 42; 30 34 35 44 43
47. 31 35 36 45 44; 32 36 28 37 45; 33 38 39 48 47; 34 39 40 49 48
48. 35 40 41 50 49; 36 41 42 51 50; 37 42 43 52 51; 38 43 44 53 52
49. 39 44 45 54 53; 40 45 37 46 54; 41 47 48 57 56; 42 48 49 58 57
50. 43 49 50 59 58; 44 50 51 60 59; 45 51 52 61 60; 46 52 53 62 61
51. 47 53 54 63 62; 48 54 46 55 63; 49 56 57 66 65; 50 57 58 67 66
52. 51 58 59 68 67; 52 59 60 69 68; 53 60 61 70 69; 54 61 62 71 70
53. 55 62 63 72 71; 56 63 55 64 72; 57 65 66 75 74; 58 66 67 76 75
54. 59 67 68 77 76; 60 68 69 78 77; 61 69 70 79 78; 62 70 71 80 79
55. 63 71 72 81 80; 64 72 64 73 81
56. ELEMENT PROPERTY
57. 1 TO 64 TH 0.04
58. CONSTANTS
59. E 68250000. ALL
60. POISSON 0.3 ALL
61. SUPPORTS
62. 1 10 19 28 37 46 55 64 73 FIXED BUT FX FY MZ
63. 2 11 20 29 38 47 56 65 74 FIXED BUT FY FZ MX
64. 6 FIXED BUT FX FZ MX MY MZ
65. LOAD 1 UNIT FORCE ON QUADRANT
66. JOINT LOAD
67. 2 FZ 1.0
68. 1 FX -1.0
69. PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 81 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 64 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 19
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Static Element 10
Objective
A thick cylindrical plate supported along 2 radial edges. Find the radial displacement, radial
stress, tangential stress and longitudinal stress at inner surface due to a unit pressure applied at
the inner surface.
Reference
MacNeal, R.H. and Harder, R.C., A Proposed Standard Set of Problems to Test Finite Element
Accuracy, Finite Element in Analysis and Design 1, 1985.
Problem
Loading is unit pressure at inner radius
E = 1(10)6 psi
Poissons ratio = 0.3
Inner radius = 3.0 in
Outer radius = 9.0 in
Comparison
Table 5-10: Comparison of results for problem
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
a. Radial displacements are measured along FY at node 102 and FX at node 101.
b. On element 82, at node 102, SX is tangential stress, SY is radial stress.
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*
* REFERENCE: MACNEAL AND HARDER, A PROPOSED STANDARD SET OF PROBLEMS
* TO TEST FINITE ELEMENT ACCURACY,
* FINITE ELEMENT IN ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 1, NORTH HOLLAND
* 1985
*
INPUT WIDTH 72
*
UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 9. 0. 0.; 2 0. 9. 0.; 3 1.563 8.863 0.; 4 3.078 8.457 0.
5 4.5 7.794 0.; 6 5.785 6.894 0.; 7 6.894 5.785 0.; 8 7.794 4.5 0.
9 8.457 3.078 0.; 10 8.863 1.563 0.; 11 7.875 0. 0.; 12 0. 7.875 0.
13 1.367 7.755 0.; 14 2.693 7.4 0.; 15 3.938 6.82 0.; 16 5.062 6.033 0.
17 6.033 5.062 0.; 18 6.82 3.937 0.; 19 7.4 2.693 0.; 20 7.755 1.367 0.
21 6.75 0. 0.; 22 0. 6.75 0.; 23 1.172 6.647 0.; 24 2.309 6.343 0.
25 3.375 5.846 0.; 26 4.339 5.171 0.; 27 5.171 4.339 0.
28 5.846 3.375 0.; 29 6.343 2.309 0.; 30 6.647 1.172 0.; 31 5.975 0. 0.
32 0. 5.975 0.; 33 1.038 5.884 0.; 34 2.044 5.615 0.; 35 2.988 5.174 0.
36 3.841 4.577 0.; 37 4.577 3.841 0.; 38 5.175 2.987 0.
39 5.615 2.044 0.; 40 5.884 1.038 0.; 41 5.2 0. 0.; 42 0. 5.2 0.
43 0.903 5.121 0.; 44 1.779 4.886 0.; 45 2.6 4.503 0.; 46 3.343 3.983 0.
47 3.983 3.342 0.; 48 4.503 2.6 0.; 49 4.886 1.778 0.; 50 5.121 0.903 0.
51 4.7 0. 0.; 52 0. 4.7 0.; 53 0.816 4.629 0.; 54 1.608 4.417 0.
55 2.35 4.07 0.; 56 3.021 3.6 0.; 57 3.6 3.021 0.; 58 4.07 2.35 0.
59 4.417 1.607 0.; 60 4.629 0.816 0.; 61 4.2 0. 0.; 62 0. 4.2 0.
63 0.729 4.136 0.; 64 1.436 3.947 0.; 65 2.1 3.637 0.; 66 2.7 3.217 0.
67 3.217 2.7 0.; 68 3.637 2.1 0.; 69 3.947 1.436 0.; 70 4.136 0.729 0.
71 3.85 0. 0.; 72 0. 3.85 0.; 73 0.669 3.792 0.; 74 1.317 3.618 0.
75 1.925 3.334 0.; 76 2.475 2.949 0.; 77 2.949 2.475 0.
78 3.334 1.925 0.; 79 3.618 1.317 0.; 80 3.792 0.669 0.; 81 3.5 0. 0.
82 0. 3.5 0.; 83 0.608 3.447 0.; 84 1.197 3.289 0.; 85 1.75 3.031 0.
86 2.25 2.681 0.; 87 2.681 2.25 0.; 88 3.031 1.75 0.; 89 3.289 1.197 0.
90 3.447 0.608 0.; 91 3.25 0. 0.; 92 0. 3.25 0.; 93 0.564 3.201 0.
94 1.112 3.054 0.; 95 1.625 2.815 0.; 96 2.089 2.49 0.; 97 2.49 2.089 0.
98 2.815 1.625 0.; 99 3.054 1.112 0.; 100 3.201 0.564 0.; 101 3. 0. 0.
102 0. 3. 0.; 103 0.521 2.954 0.; 104 1.026 2.819 0.; 105 1.5 2.598 0.
106 1.928 2.298 0.; 107 2.298 1.928 0.; 108 2.598 1.5 0.
109 2.819 1.026 0.; 110 2.954 0.521 0.
ELEMENT INCIDENCES
1 2 3 13 12; 2 3 4 14 13; 3 4 5 15 14; 4 5 6 16 15; 5 6 7 17 16
6 7 8 18 17; 7 8 9 19 18; 8 9 10 20 19; 9 10 1 11 20; 10 12 13 23 22
11 13 14 24 23; 12 14 15 25 24; 13 15 16 26 25; 14 16 17 27 26
15 17 18 28 27; 16 18 19 29 28; 17 19 20 30 29; 18 20 11 21 30
19 22 23 33 32; 20 23 24 34 33; 21 24 25 35 34; 22 25 26 36 35
23 26 27 37 36; 24 27 28 38 37; 25 28 29 39 38; 26 29 30 40 39
27 30 21 31 40; 28 32 33 43 42; 29 33 34 44 43; 30 34 35 45 44
31 35 36 46 45; 32 36 37 47 46; 33 37 38 48 47; 34 38 39 49 48
35 39 40 50 49; 36 40 31 41 50; 37 42 43 53 52; 38 43 44 54 53
39 44 45 55 54; 40 45 46 56 55; 41 46 47 57 56; 42 47 48 58 57
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1. STAAD SPACE :A THICK WALLED CYLINDER PLATE SUPPORTED ALONG 2 RADIAL EDGES
INPUT FILE: PLATE10.STD
2. * FILE: PLATE10.STD
3. *
4. * REFERENCE: MACNEAL AND HARDER, A PROPOSED STANDARD SET OF PROBLEMS
5. * TO TEST FINITE ELEMENT ACCURACY,
6. * FINITE ELEMENT IN ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 1, NORTH HOLLAND
7. * 1985
8. *
9. INPUT WIDTH 72
10. *
11. UNIT INCHES POUND
12. JOINT COORDINATES
13. 1 9. 0. 0.; 2 0. 9. 0.; 3 1.563 8.863 0.; 4 3.078 8.457 0.
14. 5 4.5 7.794 0.; 6 5.785 6.894 0.; 7 6.894 5.785 0.; 8 7.794 4.5 0.
15. 9 8.457 3.078 0.; 10 8.863 1.563 0.; 11 7.875 0. 0.; 12 0. 7.875 0.
16. 13 1.367 7.755 0.; 14 2.693 7.4 0.; 15 3.938 6.82 0.; 16 5.062 6.033 0.
17. 17 6.033 5.062 0.; 18 6.82 3.937 0.; 19 7.4 2.693 0.; 20 7.755 1.367 0.
18. 21 6.75 0. 0.; 22 0. 6.75 0.; 23 1.172 6.647 0.; 24 2.309 6.343 0.
19. 25 3.375 5.846 0.; 26 4.339 5.171 0.; 27 5.171 4.339 0.
20. 28 5.846 3.375 0.; 29 6.343 2.309 0.; 30 6.647 1.172 0.; 31 5.975 0. 0.
21. 32 0. 5.975 0.; 33 1.038 5.884 0.; 34 2.044 5.615 0.; 35 2.988 5.174 0.
22. 36 3.841 4.577 0.; 37 4.577 3.841 0.; 38 5.175 2.987 0.
23. 39 5.615 2.044 0.; 40 5.884 1.038 0.; 41 5.2 0. 0.; 42 0. 5.2 0.
24. 43 0.903 5.121 0.; 44 1.779 4.886 0.; 45 2.6 4.503 0.; 46 3.343 3.983 0.
25. 47 3.983 3.342 0.; 48 4.503 2.6 0.; 49 4.886 1.778 0.; 50 5.121 0.903 0.
26. 51 4.7 0. 0.; 52 0. 4.7 0.; 53 0.816 4.629 0.; 54 1.608 4.417 0.
27. 55 2.35 4.07 0.; 56 3.021 3.6 0.; 57 3.6 3.021 0.; 58 4.07 2.35 0.
28. 59 4.417 1.607 0.; 60 4.629 0.816 0.; 61 4.2 0. 0.; 62 0. 4.2 0.
29. 63 0.729 4.136 0.; 64 1.436 3.947 0.; 65 2.1 3.637 0.; 66 2.7 3.217 0.
30. 67 3.217 2.7 0.; 68 3.637 2.1 0.; 69 3.947 1.436 0.; 70 4.136 0.729 0.
31. 71 3.85 0. 0.; 72 0. 3.85 0.; 73 0.669 3.792 0.; 74 1.317 3.618 0.
32. 75 1.925 3.334 0.; 76 2.475 2.949 0.; 77 2.949 2.475 0.
33. 78 3.334 1.925 0.; 79 3.618 1.317 0.; 80 3.792 0.669 0.; 81 3.5 0. 0.
34. 82 0. 3.5 0.; 83 0.608 3.447 0.; 84 1.197 3.289 0.; 85 1.75 3.031 0.
35. 86 2.25 2.681 0.; 87 2.681 2.25 0.; 88 3.031 1.75 0.; 89 3.289 1.197 0.
36. 90 3.447 0.608 0.; 91 3.25 0. 0.; 92 0. 3.25 0.; 93 0.564 3.201 0.
37. 94 1.112 3.054 0.; 95 1.625 2.815 0.; 96 2.089 2.49 0.; 97 2.49 2.089 0.
38. 98 2.815 1.625 0.; 99 3.054 1.112 0.; 100 3.201 0.564 0.; 101 3. 0. 0.
:A THICK WALLED CYLINDER PLATE SUPPORTED ALONG 2 RADIAL -- PAGE NO. 2
* FILE: PLATE10.STD
39. 102 0. 3. 0.; 103 0.521 2.954 0.; 104 1.026 2.819 0.; 105 1.5 2.598 0.
40. 106 1.928 2.298 0.; 107 2.298 1.928 0.; 108 2.598 1.5 0.
41. 109 2.819 1.026 0.; 110 2.954 0.521 0.
42. ELEMENT INCIDENCES
43. 1 2 3 13 12; 2 3 4 14 13; 3 4 5 15 14; 4 5 6 16 15; 5 6 7 17 16
44. 6 7 8 18 17; 7 8 9 19 18; 8 9 10 20 19; 9 10 1 11 20; 10 12 13 23 22
45. 11 13 14 24 23; 12 14 15 25 24; 13 15 16 26 25; 14 16 17 27 26
46. 15 17 18 28 27; 16 18 19 29 28; 17 19 20 30 29; 18 20 11 21 30
47. 19 22 23 33 32; 20 23 24 34 33; 21 24 25 35 34; 22 25 26 36 35
48. 23 26 27 37 36; 24 27 28 38 37; 25 28 29 39 38; 26 29 30 40 39
49. 27 30 21 31 40; 28 32 33 43 42; 29 33 34 44 43; 30 34 35 45 44
50. 31 35 36 46 45; 32 36 37 47 46; 33 37 38 48 47; 34 38 39 49 48
51. 35 39 40 50 49; 36 40 31 41 50; 37 42 43 53 52; 38 43 44 54 53
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 110 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 90 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 22
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Static Element 11
Objective
To find the vertical deflection and bending moments at several points due to a unit pressure on a
thin rectangular plate simply supported along 4 edges.
Reference
Timoshenko, S. and Woinowsky-Kreiger, S., Theory of Plates and Shells, McGraw-Hill, 2nd Edition,
1959, Pages 113-117.
Problem
Loading is unit pressure (1 psi) over entire surface.
E = 1(10)6 psi
Poissons ratio = 0.3
Length = 16 in.
Width = 10 in.
Thickness = 0.2 in
Comparison
Table 5-11: Comparison of results for problem
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
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1. STAAD SPACE :A THICK WALLED CYLINDER PLATE SUPPORTED ALONG 2 RADIAL EDGES
INPUT FILE: PLATE11.STD
2. START JOB INFORMATION
3. ENGINEER DATE 21-JUL-14
4. END JOB INFORMATION
5. * FILE: PLATE10.STD
6. *
7. * REFERENCE: MACNEAL AND HARDER, A PROPOSED STANDARD SET OF PROBLEMS
8. * TO TEST FINITE ELEMENT ACCURACY,
9. * FINITE ELEMENT IN ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 1, NORTH HOLLAND
10. * 1985
11. *
12. INPUT WIDTH 72
13. *
14. UNIT INCHES POUND
15. JOINT COORDINATES
16. 1 9 0 0; 2 0 9 0; 3 1.563 8.863 0; 4 3.078 8.457 0; 5 4.5 7.794 0
17. 6 5.785 6.894 0; 7 6.894 5.785 0; 8 7.794 4.5 0; 9 8.457 3.078 0
18. 10 8.863 1.563 0; 11 7.875 0 0; 12 0 7.875 0; 13 1.367 7.755 0
19. 14 2.693 7.4 0; 15 3.938 6.82 0; 16 5.062 6.033 0; 17 6.033 5.062 0
20. 18 6.82 3.937 0; 19 7.4 2.693 0; 20 7.755 1.367 0; 21 6.75 0 0
21. 22 0 6.75 0; 23 1.172 6.647 0; 24 2.309 6.343 0; 25 3.375 5.846 0
22. 26 4.339 5.171 0; 27 5.171 4.339 0; 28 5.846 3.375 0; 29 6.343 2.309 0
23. 30 6.647 1.172 0; 31 5.975 0 0; 32 0 5.975 0; 33 1.038 5.884 0
24. 34 2.044 5.615 0; 35 2.988 5.174 0; 36 3.841 4.577 0; 37 4.577 3.841 0
25. 38 5.175 2.987 0; 39 5.615 2.044 0; 40 5.884 1.038 0; 41 5.2 0 0
26. 42 0 5.2 0; 43 0.903 5.121 0; 44 1.779 4.886 0; 45 2.6 4.503 0
27. 46 3.343 3.983 0; 47 3.983 3.342 0; 48 4.503 2.6 0; 49 4.886 1.778 0
28. 50 5.121 0.903 0; 51 4.7 0 0; 52 0 4.7 0; 53 0.816 4.629 0
29. 54 1.608 4.417 0; 55 2.35 4.07 0; 56 3.021 3.6 0; 57 3.6 3.021 0
30. 58 4.07 2.35 0; 59 4.417 1.607 0; 60 4.629 0.816 0; 61 4.2 0 0
31. 62 0 4.2 0; 63 0.729 4.136 0; 64 1.436 3.947 0; 65 2.1 3.637 0
32. 66 2.7 3.217 0; 67 3.217 2.7 0; 68 3.637 2.1 0; 69 3.947 1.436 0
33. 70 4.136 0.729 0; 71 3.85 0 0; 72 0 3.85 0; 73 0.669 3.792 0
34. 74 1.317 3.618 0; 75 1.925 3.334 0; 76 2.475 2.949 0; 77 2.949 2.475 0
35. 78 3.334 1.925 0; 79 3.618 1.317 0; 80 3.792 0.669 0; 81 3.5 0 0
36. 82 0 3.5 0; 83 0.608 3.447 0; 84 1.197 3.289 0; 85 1.75 3.031 0
37. 86 2.25 2.681 0; 87 2.681 2.25 0; 88 3.031 1.75 0; 89 3.289 1.197 0
38. 90 3.447 0.608 0; 91 3.25 0 0; 92 0 3.25 0; 93 0.564 3.201 0
:A THICK WALLED CYLINDER PLATE SUPPORTED ALONG 2 RADIAL -- PAGE NO. 2
95. 1 1000.0
96. PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 110 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 90 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
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Static Element 12
Objective
To find the bending moment due to thermal load through the thickness of a square plate.
Reference
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, D. Van Nostrand Co., 3rd Edition,1956.
Problem
Temperature varies 100F linearly through the thickness of a square plate that is fixed on the
edges. Calculate the bending moment on the edges and the maximum bending stress.
E = 30,000.0 ksi
= 70(10)7 in/in/F
Size = 5 5
Thickness = 0.5 in
Poissons ratio = 0.3
Comparison
Table 5-12: Comparison of results for problem
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 4 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 1 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 4
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STRESS = FORCE/UNIT WIDTH/THICK, MOMENT = FORCE-LENGTH/UNIT WIDTH
ELEMENT LOAD SQX SQY MX MY MXY
VONT VONB SX SY SXY
TRESCAT TRESCAB
1 1 -0.00 -0.00 -625.00 -625.00 0.00
15000.00 15000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
15000.00 15000.00
TOP : SMAX= -15000.00 SMIN= -15000.00 TMAX= 0.00 ANGLE= 90.0
BOTT: SMAX= 15000.00 SMIN= 15000.00 TMAX= 0.00 ANGLE= 90.0
JOINT -0.00 -0.00 -625.00 -625.00 0.00
1 15000.00 15000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOP : SMAX= -15000.00 SMIN= -15000.00 TMAX= 0.00 ANGLE= 90.0
BOTT: SMAX= 15000.00 SMIN= 15000.00 TMAX= 0.00 ANGLE= 90.0
JOINT -0.00 -0.00 -625.00 -625.00 0.00
2 15000.00 15000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOP : SMAX= -15000.00 SMIN= -15000.00 TMAX= 0.00 ANGLE= 90.0
BOTT: SMAX= 15000.00 SMIN= 15000.00 TMAX= 0.00 ANGLE= 90.0
JOINT -0.00 -0.00 -625.00 -625.00 -0.00
4 15000.00 15000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOP : SMAX= -15000.00 SMIN= -15000.00 TMAX= 0.00 ANGLE= 90.0
BOTT: SMAX= 15000.00 SMIN= 15000.00 TMAX= 0.00 ANGLE= 90.0
JOINT -0.00 -0.00 -625.00 -625.00 0.00
3 15000.00 15000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOP : SMAX= -15000.00 SMIN= -15000.00 TMAX= 0.00 ANGLE= 90.0
BOTT: SMAX= 15000.00 SMIN= 15000.00 TMAX= 0.00 ANGLE= 90.0
**** MAXIMUM STRESSES AMONG SELECTED PLATES AND CASES ****
MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL SHEAR VONMISES TRESCA
STRESS STRESS STRESS STRESS STRESS
1.500000E+04 -1.500000E+04 1.011339E-03 1.500000E+04 1.500000E+04
PLATE NO. 1 1 1 1 1
CASE NO. 1 1 1 1 1
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Static Element 13
Objective
To find the vertical deflection and bending moments due to an unit pressure in a rectangular
plate simply supported along four edges.
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References
Martin, H. C., Stiffness Matrix for a Triangular Sandwich Element in Bending, NASA Technical
Report 32-1158, October, 1967.
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, D. Van Nostrand Co., 3rd Edition,1956.
Salerno, V. L., and Goldberg, M. A., Effect of Shear Deformations on the Bending of Rectangular
Plates, March 1960, Pages 54-58.
Problem
Find the vertical deflection at the points shown in the sketch and the bending stress at the
center of a 20 in. square plate subjected to a uniform pressure of 1 ksi. Use a quarter of the
plate assuming proper boundary conditions along the lines of symmetry.
E = 10,000.0 ksi
Thickness = 5 in
Poissons ratio = 0.4
Figure 5-16: Model
Comparison
Table 5-13: Vertical deflections due to unit pressure, 10-3 in
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
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39. 150 87 88 98; 151 89 79 90; 152 90 80 91; 153 91 81 92; 154 92 82 93
40. 155 93 83 94; 156 94 84 95; 157 95 85 96; 158 96 86 97; 159 97 87 98
41. 160 98 88 99; 161 89 90 100; 162 90 91 101; 163 91 92 102
42. 164 92 93 103; 165 93 94 104; 166 94 95 105; 167 95 96 106
43. 168 96 97 107; 169 97 98 108; 170 98 99 109; 171 100 90 101
44. 172 101 91 102; 173 102 92 103; 174 103 93 104; 175 104 94 105
45. 176 105 95 106; 177 106 96 107; 178 107 97 108; 179 108 98 109
46. 180 109 99 110; 181 100 101 111; 182 101 102 112; 183 102 103 113
47. 184 103 104 114; 185 104 105 115; 186 105 106 116; 187 106 107 117
48. 188 107 108 118; 189 108 109 119; 190 109 110 120; 191 111 101 112
49. 192 112 102 113; 193 113 103 114; 194 114 104 115; 195 115 105 116
50. 196 116 106 117; 197 117 107 118; 198 118 108 119; 199 119 109 120
51. 200 120 110 121
52. ELEMENT PROPERTY
53. 1 TO 200 THICKNESS 5.
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54. CONSTANT
55. E 1E7 ALL
56. POISSON .4 ALL
57. SUPPORT
58. 1 FIXED BUT FY
59. 2 TO 10 BY 1 FIXED BUT FX FY MZ
60. 12 TO 100 BY 11 FIXED BUT FY FZ MX
61. 11 TO 110 BY 11 FIXED BUT MZ
62. 111 TO 120 BY 1 FIXED BUT MX
63. 121 FIXED
64. LOAD 1 UNIFORM PRESSURE
65. ELEMENT LOAD
66. 1 TO 200 PR -1000.
67. PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 121 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 200 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 40
Static Element 14
Objective
To find element stress due to joint load at the fixed end of a tapered plate with one end fixed.
Reference
Crandall, S.H., & Dahl, N.C., An Introduction to the Mechanics of Solids, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1959.
Problem
The tapered plate structure is loaded at the free end. Calculate the maximum stress at the
midspan.
E = 30,000.0 ksi
Thickness = 2 in
Poissons ratio = 0.2
P = 4 kips
Figure 5-17: Model
Comparison
The STAAD.Pro result is taken as average of stress in elements 9 and 11 at node 16 = 0.5
(8,333.35 +8,359.62) = 8,346.5.
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60. 16 26 27 24 23
61. 17 28 29 26 25
62. 18 29 30 27 26
63. 19 31 32 29 28
64. 20 32 33 30 29
65. ELEMENT PROPERTY
66. 1 TO 20 TH 2.
67. CONSTANTS
68. E 30000000. ALL
69. POISSON 0.2 ALL
70. SUPPORTS
71. 1 TO 3 FIXED
72. LOAD 1 POINT LOAD
73. JOINT LOAD
74. 31 FY -4000.
75. PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 33 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 20 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 3
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Static Element 15
Objective
To find the normal stress on the edge of a circular hole in the center of a rectangular plate.
Reference
Young, W. C., Roarks Formulas for Stress and Strain, McGraw-Hill Inc., 6th Edition, 1989 (Page
732, Type 7).
Problem
Find the normal stress on the edge of the circular hole for the plate shown, when an in-plane
load causes tension. Use a one-quarter, doubly symmetric model.
Figure 5-18: One quarter of rectangular plate with hole
E = 30,000.0 ksi
Size = 12.10 in 7.0 in
Thickness = 0.1 in
Fillet radius = 1 in
Poissons ratio = 0.3
P = 2,000 lbs
Figure 5-19: Model with nodes and elements labeled
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Comparison
Table 5-16: Comparison of results for problem
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21 21 31 32 22
22 22 32 33 23
23 23 33 34 24
24 24 34 35 25
25 25 35 36 26
26 26 36 37 27
27 27 37 38 28
28 28 38 39 29
29 29 39 40 30
31 31 44 45 32
32 32 45 33
33 33 47 34
34 34 47 41
35 34 41 35
36 35 41 201
37 35 201 36
38 36 201 42
39 36 42 37
40 37 42 107
41 37 107 38
42 38 85 39
43 39 85 74 40
44 45 46 33
45 46 47 33
46 47 48 41
47 41 48 43
48 41 43 201
49 201 43 42
50 42 43 118
51 42 118 107
52 38 107 96
53 38 96 85
54 48 49 43
55 43 129 118
56 43 49 140 129
57 74 85 86 75
58 75 86 87 76
59 76 87 88 77
60 77 88 89 78
61 78 89 90 79
62 79 90 91 80
63 80 91 92 81
64 81 92 93 82
65 82 93 94 83
66 83 94 95 84
77 85 96 97 86
78 86 97 98 87
79 87 98 99 88
80 88 99 100 89
81 89 100 101 90
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82 90 101 102 91
83 91 102 103 92
84 92 103 104 93
85 93 104 105 94
86 94 105 106 95
97 96 107 108 97
98 97 108 109 98
99 98 109 110 99
100 99 110 111 100
101 100 111 112 101
102 101 112 113 102
103 102 113 114 103
104 103 114 115 104
105 104 115 116 105
106 105 116 117 106
117 107 118 119 108
118 108 119 120 109
119 109 120 121 110
120 110 121 122 111
121 111 122 123 112
122 112 123 124 113
123 113 124 125 114
124 114 125 126 115
125 115 126 127 116
126 116 127 128 117
137 118 129 130 119
138 119 130 131 120
139 120 131 132 121
140 121 132 133 122
141 122 133 134 123
142 123 134 135 124
143 124 135 136 125
144 125 136 137 126
145 126 137 138 127
146 127 138 139 128
157 129 140 141 130
158 130 141 142 131
159 131 142 143 132
160 132 143 144 133
161 133 144 145 134
162 134 145 146 135
163 135 146 147 136
164 136 147 148 137
165 137 148 149 138
166 138 149 150 139
171 44 50 51 45
172 45 51 52 46
173 46 52 53 47
174 47 53 54 48
175 48 54 55 49
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3. *
4. * REFERENCE: "ROARK'S FORMULAS FOR STRESS AND STRAIN", YOUNG W. C.,
5. * SIXTH EDITION, MCGRAW-HILL, PAGE 732.
6. * 7. GENERAL CIRCULAR HOLE IN CENTER OF A MEMBER OF RECTANGULAR CROSS SECTION
7. * 1/4 MODEL DOUBLY SYMMETRIC
8. * D = 7.0 INCHES WIDTH
9. * R = 1.0 INCH HOLE RADIUS
10. * T = 0.1 INCH THICKNESS
11. * L = 12.1 INCH LENGTH
12. * LOAD = 2000 POUNDS
13. * THEORETICAL RESULTS
14. * AVERAGE STRESS AT ENDS = 2857 PSI (7 INCH WIDTH)
15. * AVERAGE NOMINAL STRESS AT CENTER = 4000 PSI (7-5 INCH WIDTH)
16. * K STRESS CONCENTRATION FACTOR = 2.3688
17. * MAXIMUM STRESS AT EDGE OF HOLE = 2.3688 * 4000 = 9475 PSI
18. * STAAD RESULTS
19. * MAXIMUM STRESS AT EDGE OF HOLE = 9489 PSI
20. * K STRESS CONCENTRATION FACTOR = 2.37225
21. * PERCENT ERROR = 0.15%
22. *
23. UNIT INCHES POUND
24. JOINT COORDINATES
25. 1 0.000 1.000 0.000
26. 2 -0.174 0.985 0.000
27. 3 -0.342 0.940 0.000
28. 4 -0.500 0.866 0.000
29. 5 -0.643 0.766 0.000
30. 6 -0.766 0.643 0.000
31. 7 -0.866 0.500 0.000
32. 8 -0.940 0.342 0.000
33. 9 -0.985 0.174 0.000
34. 10 -1.000 0.000 0.000
35. 11 0.000 1.200 0.000
36. 12 -0.208 1.182 0.000
37. 13 -0.410 1.128 0.000
38. 14 -0.600 1.039 0.000
:STRESS CONCENTRATION IN A PLATE -- PAGE NO. 2
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39. 15 -0.771 0.919 0.000
40. 16 -0.919 0.771 0.000
41. 17 -1.039 0.600 0.000
42. 18 -1.128 0.410 0.000
43. 19 -1.182 0.208 0.000
44. 20 -1.200 0.000 0.000
45. 21 0.000 1.400 0.000
46. 22 -0.243 1.379 0.000
47. 23 -0.479 1.316 0.000
48. 24 -0.700 1.212 0.000
49. 25 -0.900 1.072 0.000
50. 26 -1.072 0.900 0.000
51. 27 -1.212 0.700 0.000
52. 28 -1.316 0.479 0.000
53. 29 -1.379 0.243 0.000
54. 30 -1.400 0.000 0.000
55. 31 0.000 1.600 0.000
56. 32 -0.278 1.576 0.000
57. 33 -0.547 1.504 0.000
58. 34 -0.800 1.386 0.000
59. 35 -1.028 1.226 0.000
60. 36 -1.226 1.028 0.000
61. 37 -1.386 0.800 0.000
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239. 21 21 31 32 22
240. 22 22 32 33 23
241. 23 23 33 34 24
242. 24 24 34 35 25
243. 25 25 35 36 26
244. 26 26 36 37 27
245. 27 27 37 38 28
246. 28 28 38 39 29
247. 29 29 39 40 30
248. 31 31 44 45 32
249. 32 32 45 33
250. 33 33 47 34
251. 34 34 47 41
252. 35 34 41 35
253. 36 35 41 201
254. 37 35 201 36
255. 38 36 201 42
256. 39 36 42 37
257. 40 37 42 107
258. 41 37 107 38
259. 42 38 85 39
260. 43 39 85 74 40
261. 44 45 46 33
262. 45 46 47 33
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263. 46 47 48 41
264. 47 41 48 43
265. 48 41 43 201
266. 49 201 43 42
267. 50 42 43 118
268. 51 42 118 107
269. 52 38 107 96
270. 53 38 96 85
271. 54 48 49 43
272. 55 43 129 118
273. 56 43 49 140 129
274. 57 74 85 86 75
275. 58 75 86 87 76
276. 59 76 87 88 77
277. 60 77 88 89 78
278. 61 78 89 90 79
279. 62 79 90 91 80
280. 63 80 91 92 81
281. 64 81 92 93 82
282. 65 82 93 94 83
283. 66 83 94 95 84
284. 77 85 96 97 86
285. 78 86 97 98 87
286. 79 87 98 99 88
287. 80 88 99 100 89
288. 81 89 100 101 90
289. 82 90 101 102 91
290. 83 91 102 103 92
291. 84 92 103 104 93
292. 85 93 104 105 94
293. 86 94 105 106 95
294. 97 96 107 108 97
295. 98 97 108 109 98
296. 99 98 109 110 99
297. 100 99 110 111 100
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414. 84 FX -42.857
415. 95 106 117 128 139 FX -85.714
416. 150 FX -103.571
417. 161 172 183 FX -121.428
418. 194 FX -60.714
419. PERFORM ANALYSIS PRINT STATIC CHECK
:STRESS CONCENTRATION IN A PLATE -- PAGE NO. 9
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 195 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 177 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 24
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Static Element 16
Objective
To find the normal stress on the edge of a circular hole in the center of a rectangular plate.
Reference
Young, W. C., Roarks Formulas for Stress and Strain, McGraw-Hill Inc., 6th Edition, 1989, Page 429.
Problem
Find the normal stress on the edge of the circular hole for the plate shown, when an in-plane
load causes tension. Use a one-quarter, doubly symmetric model.
E =10,000.0 ksi
Radius = 10 in
Thickness = 0.02 in
w = 0.1 psi
Figure 5-20: Model
Comparison
Table 5-17: Comparison of results for problem
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
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30 1 31 32
31 1 32 33
32 1 33 34
33 1 34 35
34 1 35 36
35 1 36 37
36 1 37 2
ELEMENT PROPERTY
1 TO 360 TH 0.02
CONSTANTS
E 10000000 ALL
POISSON 0.3 ALL
SUPPORT
326 TO 361 FIXED
LOAD 1 UNIFORM PRESSURE
ELEMENT LOAD
1 TO 360 PRE 0.1
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENT LIST 1
PRINT ELEMENT JOINT STRESSES LIST 1
PRINT SUPPORT REACTIONS LIST 326
FINISH
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 361 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 360 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
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Static Element 17
Objective
To find the bending moments at various points on a wall fixed along three edges.
Reference
Young, W. C., Roarks Formulas for Stress and Strain, McGraw-Hill Inc., 6th Edition, 1989.
Problem
Find the bending moment at the points circled in the figure for 2 load cases:
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Comparison
Table 5-18: Comparison of results uniform pressure load case
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Hand Calculation
a 60ft
= = 1.5
b 40ft
2
i q
M=
6
i = value taken for Case 10a, Table 26, on p.469 of the reference (when a/b
= 1.5):
i = value taken for Case 10d, Table 26, on p.470 of the reference (when a/b
= 1.5):
STAAD Input
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UNIT INCH
CONSTANTS
E 3150 ALL
POISSON 0.2 ALL
*
UNIT FT
SUPPORTS
XRA -1 1 FIXED
XRA 59 61 FIXED
YRA -1 1 FIXED
*
LOAD 1
ELEMENT LOAD
1 TO 600 PR 1
*
LOAD 2 HYDROSTATIC
ELEMENT LOAD
YRA -1 3 TRAP X 3.5 3.325
YRA 1 5 TRAP X 3.325 3.15
YRA 3 7 TRAP X 3.15 2.975
YRA 5 9 TRAP X 2.975 2.8
YRA 7 11 TRAP X 2.8 2.625
YRA 9 13 TRAP X 2.625 2.45
YRA 11 15 TRAP X 2.45 2.275
YRA 13 17 TRAP X 2.275 2.1
YRA 15 19 TRAP X 2.1 1.925
YRA 17 21 TRAP X 1.925 1.75
YRA 19 23 TRAP X 1.75 1.575
YRA 21 25 TRAP X 1.575 1.4
YRA 23 27 TRAP X 1.4 1.225
YRA 25 29 TRAP X 1.225 1.05
YRA 27 31 TRAP X 1.05 0.875
YRA 29 33 TRAP X 0.875 0.7
YRA 31 35 TRAP X 0.7 0.525
YRA 33 37 TRAP X 0.525 0.35
YRA 35 39 TRAP X 0.35 0.175
YRA 37 41 TRAP X 0.175 0
*
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT SUPPORT REACTION LIST 2 3
PRINT ELEMENT JOINT STRESSES LIST 300
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 651 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 600 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 71
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Solid Elements
Static Solid 1 357
Static Solid 2 361
Static Solid 1
Objective
To find the displacement at the free end of a cantilever beam modeled with solid elements.
Reference
Hand calculation.
Problem
Calculate the maximum displacement of a cantilever beam due to a concentrated load at the free
end
Figure 6-1: Entire model
L = 10 in
A = 2 in2
P = 300 lb
l = 2/3 in.4
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E = 29,000 ksi
= 0.3
Hand Calculation
bend = PL3 /(3EI) = 300(10)3 /{3[29(10)6 ](2/3)} = 0.00517 in
shear = 12/5*(1+)PL/AE = 12/5*(1+0.3)(300)(10)/[29(10)6 (2)] = 0.00016 in
= bend +shear = 0.00517 +0.00016 = 0.00533 in
Comparison
Table 6-1: Comparison of results for static solid no. 1
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAADInput
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* INPUT FILE: SOLID01.STD
*
*
INPUT WIDTH 72
UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0 21 10 0 0
REPE 4 0 0 .25
REPE ALL 4 0 .5 0
ELEMENT INCIDENCES SOLID
1 22 127 106 1 23 128 107 2 TO 20 1 1
REPE 3 20 21
REPE ALL 3 80 105
CONSTANT
E STEEL ALL
POISSON 0.3 ALL
SUPPORT
1 TO 421 BY 105 FIXED
22 TO 442 BY 105 FIXED
43 TO 463 BY 105 FIXED
64 TO 484 BY 105 FIXED
85 TO 505 BY 105 FIXED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
21 105 441 525 FY -75.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT JOINT DISP LIST 21 105 273 441 525
FINISH
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 525 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 0
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 320
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 25
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Static Solid 2
Objective
To find the displacement at the free end and normal stresses at mid-span of a cantilever beam
modeled with solid elements.
Reference
Hand calculation and STARDYNE Verification Manual problem 3.
Hand Calculation
Displacement due to Load 1:
PL 1, 200(15)
LL = = = 0.0003 in
AE 10 (10)6(6)
Comparison
Table 6-2: Comparison of results for static solid no. 2
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
STAAD SPACE : A CANTILEVER BEAM WITH SOLID ELEMENTS
* INPUT FILE: SOLID02.STD
*
*
INPUT WIDTH 72
UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0 21 15 0 0
REPE 4 0 0 .5
REPE ALL 4 0 .75 0
*
* SINCE SOLID-ONLY MODELS HAVE NO ROTATIONAL DOF AT THEIR NODES, ADD
* DUMMY MEMBERS TO CREATE THOSE DEGREES OF FREEDOM.
*
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MEMB INCI
1001 525 273
1002 105 273
1003 21 273
1004 441 273
*
ELEMENT INCIDENCES SOLID
1 22 127 106 1 23 128 107 2 TO 20 1 1
REPE 3 20 21
REPE ALL 3 80 105
*
MEMB PROP
1001 TO 1004 PRIS YD 0.2
*
CONSTANT
E 10E6 ALL
POISSON 0.3 ALL
SUPPORT
1 TO 421 BY 105 PINNED
22 TO 442 BY 105 PINNED
43 TO 463 BY 105 PINNED
64 TO 484 BY 105 PINNED
85 TO 505 BY 105 PINNED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
21 FX -48
42 FX -48
63 FX -48
84 FX -48
105 FX -48
126 FX -48
147 FX -48
168 FX -48
189 FX -48
210 FX -48
231 FX -48
252 FX -48
273 FX -48
294 FX -48
315 FX -48
336 FX -48
357 FX -48
378 FX -48
399 FX -48
420 FX -48
441 FX -48
462 FX -48
483 FX -48
504 FX -48
525 FX -48
LOAD 2
JOINT LOAD
231 FY 1000
315 FY -1000
LOAD 3
JOINT LOAD
21 FX 133.33
42 FX 133.33
63 FX 133.33
84 FX 133.33
105 FX 133.33
126 FX 66.67
147 FX 66.67
168 FX 66.67
189 FX 66.67
210 FX 66.67
336 FX -66.67
357 FX -66.67
378 FX -66.67
399 FX -66.67
420 FX -66.67
441 FX -133.33
462 FX -133.33
483 FX -133.33
504 FX -133.33
525 FX -133.33
LOAD 4
JOINT LOAD
21 FY 40
42 FY 40
63 FY 40
84 FY 40
105 FY 40
126 FY 40
147 FY 40
168 FY 40
189 FY 40
210 FY 40
231 FY 40
252 FY 40
273 FY 40
294 FY 40
315 FY 40
336 FY 40
357 FY 40
378 FY 40
399 FY 40
420 FY 40
441 FY 40
462 FY 40
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483 FY 40
504 FY 40
525 FY 40
PERFORM ANALYSIS
*
LOAD LIST 1
PRINT JOINT DISP LIST 21 TO 441 BY 105 42 TO 462 BY 105 -
63 TO 483 BY 105 84 TO 504 BY 105 105 TO 525 BY 105
*
LOAD LIST 2
PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 525 105 21 441 273
*
LOAD LIST 3
PRINT JOINT DISP LIST 21 TO 441 BY 105 42 TO 462 BY 105 -
63 TO 483 BY 105 84 TO 504 BY 105 105 TO 525 BY 105
*
LOAD LIST 4
PRINT JOINT DISP LIST 21 TO 441 BY 105 42 TO 462 BY 105 -
63 TO 483 BY 105 84 TO 504 BY 105 105 TO 525 BY 105
*
LOAD LIST ALL
PRINT ELEMENT JOINT STRESSES SOLID LIST 10
*PRINT ELEMENT JOINT STRESSES SOLID LIST 10 TO 70 BY 20
*PRINT ELEMENT JOINT STRESSES SOLID LIST 90 TO 150 BY 20
*PRINT ELEMENT JOINT STRESSES SOLID LIST 170 TO 230 BY 20
*PRINT ELEMENT JOINT STRESSES SOLID LIST 250 TO 310 BY 20
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12. * SINCE SOLID-ONLY MODELS HAVE NO ROTATIONAL DOF AT THEIR NODES, ADD
13. * DUMMY MEMBERS TO CREATE THOSE DEGREES OF FREEDOM.
14. *
15. MEMB INCI
16. 1001 525 273
17. 1002 105 273
18. 1003 21 273
19. 1004 441 273
20. *
21. ELEMENT INCIDENCES SOLID
22. 1 22 127 106 1 23 128 107 2 TO 20 1 1
23. REPE 3 20 21
24. REPE ALL 3 80 105
25. *
26. MEMB PROP
27. 1001 TO 1004 PRIS YD 0.2
28. *
29. CONSTANT
30. E 10E6 ALL
31. POISSON 0.3 ALL
32. SUPPORT
33. 1 TO 421 BY 105 PINNED
34. 22 TO 442 BY 105 PINNED
35. 43 TO 463 BY 105 PINNED
36. 64 TO 484 BY 105 PINNED
37. 85 TO 505 BY 105 PINNED
38. LOAD 1
: A CANTILEVER BEAM WITH SOLID ELEMENTS -- PAGE NO. 2
* INPUT FILE: SOLID02.STD
39. JOINT LOAD
40. 21 FX -48
41. 42 FX -48
42. 63 FX -48
43. 84 FX -48
44. 105 FX -48
45. 126 FX -48
46. 147 FX -48
47. 168 FX -48
48. 189 FX -48
49. 210 FX -48
50. 231 FX -48
51. 252 FX -48
52. 273 FX -48
53. 294 FX -48
54. 315 FX -48
55. 336 FX -48
56. 357 FX -48
57. 378 FX -48
58. 399 FX -48
59. 420 FX -48
60. 441 FX -48
61. 462 FX -48
62. 483 FX -48
63. 504 FX -48
64. 525 FX -48
65. LOAD 2
66. JOINT LOAD
67. 231 FY 1000
68. 315 FY -1000
69. LOAD 3
70. JOINT LOAD
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71. 21 FX 133.33
72. 42 FX 133.33
73. 63 FX 133.33
74. 84 FX 133.33
75. 105 FX 133.33
76. 126 FX 66.67
77. 147 FX 66.67
78. 168 FX 66.67
79. 189 FX 66.67
80. 210 FX 66.67
81. 336 FX -66.67
82. 357 FX -66.67
83. 378 FX -66.67
84. 399 FX -66.67
85. 420 FX -66.67
86. 441 FX -133.33
87. 462 FX -133.33
88. 483 FX -133.33
89. 504 FX -133.33
90. 525 FX -133.33
91. LOAD 4
92. JOINT LOAD
93. 21 FY 40
94. 42 FY 40
: A CANTILEVER BEAM WITH SOLID ELEMENTS -- PAGE NO. 3
* INPUT FILE: SOLID02.STD
95. 63 FY 40
96. 84 FY 40
97. 105 FY 40
98. 126 FY 40
99. 147 FY 40
100. 168 FY 40
101. 189 FY 40
102. 210 FY 40
103. 231 FY 40
104. 252 FY 40
105. 273 FY 40
106. 294 FY 40
107. 315 FY 40
108. 336 FY 40
109. 357 FY 40
110. 378 FY 40
111. 399 FY 40
112. 420 FY 40
113. 441 FY 40
114. 462 FY 40
115. 483 FY 40
116. 504 FY 40
117. 525 FY 40
118. PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 525 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 4
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 320
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 25
119. *
120. LOAD LIST 1
121. PRINT JOINT DISP LIST 21 TO 441 BY 105 42 TO 462 BY 105 -
JOINT DISP LIST 21
122. 63 TO 483 BY 105 84 TO 504 BY 105 105 TO 525 BY 105
: A CANTILEVER BEAM WITH SOLID ELEMENTS -- PAGE NO. 4
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Nonlinear Static Analysis
Static Nonlinear 1
Objective
To verify P-Delta analysis for a Ten story plane frame.
Reference
Naeim, F., The Seismic Design Handbook, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1989.
Problem
Find the lateral displacement of the 10th story after two iterations of P-Delta analysis.
E = 29,000 ksi
Figure 7-1: Ten story, plane frame
Comparison
Table 7-1: Comparison of displacements for the frame
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAADInput
STAAD PLANE : 2-ITERATION PDELTA ANALYSIS OF A 10 STOREY PLANE FRAME
* INPUT FILE: PROB211.STD
*
INPUT WIDTH 72
UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.; 2 20. 0. 0.; 3 40. 0. 0.; 4 60. 0. 0.; 5 0. 15. 0.
6 20. 15. 0.; 7 40. 15. 0.; 8 60. 15. 0.; 9 0. 27. 0.; 10 20. 27. 0.
11 40. 27. 0.; 12 60. 27. 0.; 13 0. 39. 0.; 14 20. 39. 0.; 15 40. 39.
0.
16 60. 39. 0.; 17 0. 51. 0.; 18 20. 51. 0.; 19 40. 51. 0.; 20 60. 51.
0.
21 0. 63. 0.; 22 20. 63. 0.; 23 40. 63. 0.; 24 60. 63. 0.; 25 0. 75. 0.
26 20. 75. 0.; 27 40. 75. 0.; 28 60. 75. 0.; 29 0. 87. 0.; 30 20. 87.
0.
31 40. 87. 0.; 32 60. 87. 0.; 33 0. 99. 0.; 34 20. 99. 0.; 35 40. 99.
0.
36 60. 99. 0.; 37 0. 111. 0.; 38 20. 111. 0.; 39 40. 111. 0.
40 60. 111. 0.; 41 0. 123. 0.; 42 20. 123. 0.; 43 40. 123. 0.
44 60. 123. 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 5; 2 2 6; 3 3 7; 4 4 8; 5 5 6; 6 6 7; 7 7 8; 8 5 9; 9 6 10; 10 7 11
11 8 12; 12 9 10; 13 10 11; 14 11 12; 15 9 13; 16 10 14; 17 11 15
18 12 16; 19 13 14; 20 14 15; 21 15 16; 22 13 17; 23 14 18; 24 15 19
25 16 20; 26 17 18; 27 18 19; 28 19 20; 29 17 21; 30 18 22; 31 19 23
32 20 24; 33 21 22; 34 22 23; 35 23 24; 36 21 25; 37 22 26; 38 23 27
39 24 28; 40 25 26; 41 26 27; 42 27 28; 43 25 29; 44 26 30; 45 27 31
46 28 32; 47 29 30; 48 30 31; 49 31 32; 50 29 33; 51 30 34; 52 31 35
53 32 36; 54 33 34; 55 34 35; 56 35 36; 57 33 37; 58 34 38; 59 35 39
60 36 40; 61 37 38; 62 38 39; 63 39 40; 64 37 41; 65 38 42; 66 39 43
67 40 44; 68 41 42; 69 42 43; 70 43 44
MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
61 TO 63 68 TO 70 TABLE ST W16X40
47 TO 49 54 TO 56 TABLE ST W21X44
33 TO 35 40 TO 42 TABLE ST W21X50
5 TO 7 12 TO 14 19 TO 21 26 TO 28 TABLE ST W24X55
1 4 8 11 TABLE ST W14X109
15 18 22 25 TABLE ST W14X82
29 32 36 39 TABLE ST W14X68
43 46 50 53 TABLE ST W14X53
57 60 64 67 TABLE ST W14X43
2 3 9 10 TABLE ST W14X159
16 17 23 24 TABLE ST W14X109
30 31 37 38 TABLE ST W14X90
44 45 51 52 TABLE ST W14X68
58 59 65 66 TABLE ST W14X48
UNIT INCHES KIP
CONSTANTS
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E 29000. ALL
DENSITY STEEL ALL
POISSON STEEL ALL
SUPPORTS
1 TO 4 FIXED
UNIT FEET KIP
LOAD 1 LATERAL LOADS
SELFWEIGHT Y -1.0
JOINT LOAD
5 FX 2.97
9 FX 5.34
13 FX 7.71
17 FX 10.08
21 FX 12.45
25 FX 14.83
29 FX 17.2
33 FX 19.57
37 FX 21.94
41 FX 30.22
MEMBER LOAD
68 TO 70 UNI GY -3.
5 TO 7 12 TO 14 19 TO 21 26 TO 28 33 TO 35 40 TO 42 47 TO 49 -
54 TO 56 61 TO 63 UNI GY -3.6
PDELTA 2 ANALYSIS
PRINT SUPPORT REACTIONS
PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 5 9 13 17 21 25 29 33 37 41
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12. 26 20. 75. 0.; 27 40. 75. 0.; 28 60. 75. 0.; 29 0. 87. 0.; 30 20. 87. 0.
13. 31 40. 87. 0.; 32 60. 87. 0.; 33 0. 99. 0.; 34 20. 99. 0.; 35 40. 99. 0.
14. 36 60. 99. 0.; 37 0. 111. 0.; 38 20. 111. 0.; 39 40. 111. 0.
15. 40 60. 111. 0.; 41 0. 123. 0.; 42 20. 123. 0.; 43 40. 123. 0.
16. 44 60. 123. 0.
17. MEMBER INCIDENCES
18. 1 1 5; 2 2 6; 3 3 7; 4 4 8; 5 5 6; 6 6 7; 7 7 8; 8 5 9; 9 6 10; 10 7 11
19. 11 8 12; 12 9 10; 13 10 11; 14 11 12; 15 9 13; 16 10 14; 17 11 15
20. 18 12 16; 19 13 14; 20 14 15; 21 15 16; 22 13 17; 23 14 18; 24 15 19
21. 25 16 20; 26 17 18; 27 18 19; 28 19 20; 29 17 21; 30 18 22; 31 19 23
22. 32 20 24; 33 21 22; 34 22 23; 35 23 24; 36 21 25; 37 22 26; 38 23 27
23. 39 24 28; 40 25 26; 41 26 27; 42 27 28; 43 25 29; 44 26 30; 45 27 31
24. 46 28 32; 47 29 30; 48 30 31; 49 31 32; 50 29 33; 51 30 34; 52 31 35
25. 53 32 36; 54 33 34; 55 34 35; 56 35 36; 57 33 37; 58 34 38; 59 35 39
26. 60 36 40; 61 37 38; 62 38 39; 63 39 40; 64 37 41; 65 38 42; 66 39 43
27. 67 40 44; 68 41 42; 69 42 43; 70 43 44
28. MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
29. 61 TO 63 68 TO 70 TABLE ST W16X40
30. 47 TO 49 54 TO 56 TABLE ST W21X44
31. 33 TO 35 40 TO 42 TABLE ST W21X50
32. 5 TO 7 12 TO 14 19 TO 21 26 TO 28 TABLE ST W24X55
33. 1 4 8 11 TABLE ST W14X109
34. 15 18 22 25 TABLE ST W14X82
35. 29 32 36 39 TABLE ST W14X68
36. 43 46 50 53 TABLE ST W14X53
37. 57 60 64 67 TABLE ST W14X43
38. 2 3 9 10 TABLE ST W14X159
: 2-ITERATION PDELTA ANALYSIS OF A 10 STOREY PLANE FRAME -- PAGE NO. 2
* INPUT FILE: PROB211.STD
39. 16 17 23 24 TABLE ST W14X109
40. 30 31 37 38 TABLE ST W14X90
41. 44 45 51 52 TABLE ST W14X68
42. 58 59 65 66 TABLE ST W14X48
43. UNIT INCHES KIP
44. CONSTANTS
45. E 29000. ALL
46. DENSITY STEEL ALL
47. POISSON STEEL ALL
48. SUPPORTS
49. 1 TO 4 FIXED
50. UNIT FEET KIP
51. LOAD 1 LATERAL LOADS
52. SELFWEIGHT Y -1.0
53. JOINT LOAD
54. 5 FX 2.97
55. 9 FX 5.34
56. 13 FX 7.71
57. 17 FX 10.08
58. 21 FX 12.45
59. 25 FX 14.83
60. 29 FX 17.2
61. 33 FX 19.57
62. 37 FX 21.94
63. 41 FX 30.22
64. MEMBER LOAD
65. 68 TO 70 UNI GY -3.
66. 5 TO 7 12 TO 14 19 TO 21 26 TO 28 33 TO 35 40 TO 42 47 TO 49 -
67. 54 TO 56 61 TO 63 UNI GY -3.6
68. PDELTA 2 ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 44 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 70
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 4
++ Adjusting Displacements.
++ Adjusting Displacements.
69. PRINT SUPPORT REACTIONS
SUPPORT REACTION
: 2-ITERATION PDELTA ANALYSIS OF A 10 STOREY PLANE FRAME -- PAGE NO. 3
* INPUT FILE: PROB211.STD
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Dynamic Analysis
Dynamic Truss 1 379
Dynamic Beam 1 383
Dynamic Beam 2 386
Dynamic Beam 3 389
Dynamic Beam 4 393
Natural Frequency Calculation 396
Dynamic Beam 7 399
Dynamic Truss 1
Objective
To calculate the Natural frequency of vibration for a two story truss.
Reference
Hand calculation using known formula.
Problem
Find the natural frequency of vibration, f, of the truss.
Figure 8-1: Space truss
E = 30,000 ksi
Hand Calculation
Calculate average deflection at top:
avg = (0.45255 in +0.43535 in)/2 = 0.444 in
Stiffness of truss:
k = P/avg = 20.0 kip/0.444 in = 45.5 k/in
Mass:
M = w/g = 20.0/386.4 = 0.05175 k-sec2 /in
Frequency:
k/ m 45.05 / 0.05175
f= = = 4.696Hz
2 2
Comparison
Table 8-1: Comparison of frequency for dynamic analysis truss
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAADInput
STAAD TRUSS : A TWO STORY TRUSS
* INPUT FILE: PROB311.STD
*
*
UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 3 0 20 0
4 10 0 0 6 10 20 0
MEMBER INCI
1 1 2 2
3 4 5 4
5 1 4 7
8 2 4; 9 2 6
MEMB PROPERTIES AMERICAN
1 TO 9 TA ST L40405
CONSTANTS
E STEEL ALL
DEN STEEL ALL
POIS STEEL ALL
SUPPORTS
1 PINNED
4 FIXED BUT FX FZ MX MY MZ
CUT OFF MODE 1
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
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3 6 FX 10
MODAL CALCULATION
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 3 6
FINI
STAADOutput
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 6 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 9
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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Dynamic Beam 1
Objective
To calculate the Natural frequency of vibration for a rectangular cantilever beam with a mass at
the free end.
Reference
Hand calculation using known formulas.
Problem
Find the natural frequency of vibration, , of the cantilever beam.
Figure 8-2: Model for dynamic beam no. 1
E = 30,000 ksi
h = 12.0 in
b = 6.0 in
W = 10.0 k
L = 120 in
Hand Calculations
Stiffness at free end:
k = 3EI/L3 = 45 k/in
Mass
m = w/g = 10.0 k / (386.4 k-sec2 /in) = 0.02588 k-sec2 /in
Circular frequency:
k 45
= = = 41.7 rad/sec
m 0.02588
= 6.637 cycles/sec
Comparison
Table 8-2: Comparison of results for dynamic beam no. 1
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAADInput
STAAD PLANE: A RECTANGULAR CANTILEVER BEAM WITH A MASS AT THE FREE END
* FILE: DYNB01.STD
*
* REFERENCE: CALCULATED EXPLICITLY USING KNOWN FORMULA
*
INPUT WIDTH 72
SET SHEAR
UNIT FEET
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0.0 0.0
2 5.0 0.0
3 10.0 0.0
*
UNIT KIP INCH
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2 2
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 2 PRI YD 12 ZD 6
CONSTANTS
E 30000.0 ALL
*
SUPPORTS
1 FIXED
CUT OFF MODE SHAPE 1
*
UNIT FT
LOADING 1 VERTICAL LOAD
MEMBER LOAD
2 CONC Y -10.0 5.0
1 2 UNI GY -.001
MODAL CALCULATION
*
PERFORM ANALYSIS
*PRINT MODE SHAPES
FINISH
STAADOutput
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1. STAAD PLANE: A RECTANGULAR CANTILEVER BEAM WITH A MASS AT THE FREE END
INPUT FILE: DYNB01.STD
2. * FILE: DYNB01.STD
3. *
4. * REFERENCE: CALCULATED EXPLICITLY USING KNOWN FORMULA
5. *
6. INPUT WIDTH 72
7. SET SHEAR
8. UNIT FEET
9. JOINT COORDINATES
10. 1 0.0 0.0
11. 2 5.0 0.0
12. 3 10.0 0.0
13. *
14. UNIT KIP INCH
15. MEMBER INCIDENCES
16. 1 1 2 2
17. MEMBER PROPERTIES
18. 1 2 PRI YD 12 ZD 6
19. CONSTANTS
20. E 30000.0 ALL
21. *
22. SUPPORTS
23. 1 FIXED
24. CUT OFF MODE SHAPE 1
25. *
26. UNIT FT
27. LOADING 1 VERTICAL LOAD
28. MEMBER LOAD
29. 2 CONC Y -10.0 5.0
30. 1 2 UNI GY -.001
31. MODAL CALCULATION
32. *
33. PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 3 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 2
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
Dynamic Beam 2
Objective
To calculate the Natural frequency of vibration using the Rayleigh method for a light cantilever
beam with a mass at the free end.
Reference
Thomson, W.T., Vibration Theory and Applications, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1965.
Problem
Find the natural frequency of vibration, f, of a mass, m, attached to the end of a light cantilever
beam of length, L, and flexural stiffness, EI.
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E = 30,000 ksi
I = 1.3333 in4
m = 0.1 lb-sec2 /in
L = 30 in
Comparison
Table 8-3: Comparison of results for dynamic beam no. 2
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
STAAD PLANE NATURAL FREQUENCY OF A CANTILEVERED MASS
* FILE: DYNB02.STD
*
* REFERENCE: THOMSON, W.T., "VIBRATION THEORY AND APPLICATIONS",
* PRENTICE HALL INC., ENGLEWOODS, NEW JERSEY, 1965
*
INPUT WIDTH 72
UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.; 2 30. 0. 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2
MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
1 PRI IZ 1.333333333333
CONSTANTS
E 30000000. ALL
SUPPORTS
1 FIXED
LOAD 1 NATURAL FREQUENCY
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -38.64
CALCULATE RAYLEIGH FREQUENCY
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT JOINT DISP
FINISH
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**WARNING** THE POISSON'S RATIO HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFIED FOR ONE OR MORE
MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
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Dynamic Beam 3
Objective
To find the fundamental frequency of vibration for a simply supported beam with a uniform mass.
Reference
Thomson, W.T., Vibration Theory and Applications, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1965. Also compared with
ANSYS Finite Element Software.
Problem
Find the fundamental frequency, f, of a simply supported beam of uniform cross-section.
E = 30,000 ksi
I = 1.3333 in4
A = 4 in2
w = 1.124 lb/in
L = 80 in
Comparison
Table 8-4: Comparison of results for dynamic beam no. 3
Result Type Theory ANSYS STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
STAAD PLANE :FUNDAMENTAL FREQUENCY OF A SIMPLY SUPPORTED BEAM
* FILE: DYNB03.STD
*
* REFERENCE: THOMSON, W.T., "VIBRATION THEORY AND APPLICATIONS",
* PRENTICE HALL INC., ENGLEWOODS, NEW JERSEY, 1965
*
INPUT WIDTH 72
UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.; 2 20. 0. 0.; 3 40. 0. 0.; 4 60. 0. 0.; 5 80. 0. 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4; 4 4 5
MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
1 TO 4 PRI AX 4.0 IZ 1.333333333333
CONSTANTS
E 30000000. ALL
SUPPORTS
1 5 PINNED
CUT OFF FREQUENCY 100.
CUT OFF MODE SHAPE 3
LOAD 1 DYNAMIC ANALYSIS (NATURAL FREQUENCY)
MEMBER LOAD
1 TO 4 UNI GY 1.124
CALCULATE RAYLEIGH FREQUENCY
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PERFORM ANALYSIS
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**WARNING** THE POISSON'S RATIO HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFIED FOR ONE OR MORE
MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 5 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 4
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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* *
* RAYLEIGH FREQUENCY FOR LOADING 1 = 28.74382 CPS *
* MAX DEFLECTION = 0.01499 INCH GLO Y, AT JOINT 3 *
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27. FINISH
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Dynamic Beam 4
Objective
To find the first three natural frequencies of vibration for a cantilever beam with a uniform
mass.
Reference
Thomson, W.T., Vibration Theory and Applications, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1965. Also compared with
ANSYS Finite Element software.
Problem
Find the first three natural frequencies, f1, f2 and f3 of the cantilever beam.
Figure 8-5: Model for dynamic beam no. 4
E = 30,000 ksi
I = 1.3333 in4
A = 4 in2
w = 1.124 lb/in
L = 80 in
Comparison
Table 8-5: Comparison of results for dynamic beam no. 4
Result Type Theory ANSYS STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
STAAD PLANE : FREQUENCIES OF A CANTILEVERED BEAM
* FILE: DYNB04.STD
*
* REFERENCE: THOMSON, W.T., "VIBRATION THEORY AND APPLICATIONS",
* PRENTICE HALL INC., ENGLEWOODS, NEW JERSEY, 1965
*
INPUT WIDTH 72
UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.; 2 4. 0. 0.; 3 8. 0. 0.; 4 12. 0. 0.; 5 16. 0. 0.
6 20. 0. 0.; 7 24. 0. 0.; 8 28. 0. 0.; 9 32. 0. 0.; 10 36. 0. 0.
11 40. 0. 0.; 12 44. 0. 0.; 13 48. 0. 0.; 14 52. 0. 0.; 15 56. 0. 0.
16 60. 0. 0.; 17 64. 0. 0.; 18 68. 0. 0.; 19 72. 0. 0.; 20 76. 0. 0.
21 80. 0. 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4; 4 4 5; 5 5 6; 6 6 7; 7 7 8; 8 8 9; 9 9 10; 10 10
11
11 11 12; 12 12 13; 13 13 14; 14 14 15; 15 15 16; 16 16 17; 17 17 18
18 18 19; 19 19 20; 20 20 21
MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
1 TO 20 PRI AX 4. IZ 1.3333
CONSTANTS
E 30000000. ALL
SUPPORTS
1 FIXED
CUT OFF FREQUENCY 200.
CUT OFF MODE SHAPE 3
LOAD 1 UNIFORM MASS FOR MODAL ANALYSIS
MEMBER LOAD
1 TO 20 UNI GY 1.124
MODAL CALCULATION REQUESTED
PERFORM ANALYSIS
FINISH
STAAD Output
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2. * FILE: DYNB04.STD
3. *
4. * REFERENCE: THOMSON, W.T., "VIBRATION THEORY AND APPLICATIONS",
5. * PRENTICE HALL INC., ENGLEWOODS, NEW JERSEY, 1965
6. *
7. INPUT WIDTH 72
8. UNIT INCHES POUND
9. JOINT COORDINATES
10. 1 0. 0. 0.; 2 4. 0. 0.; 3 8. 0. 0.; 4 12. 0. 0.; 5 16. 0. 0.
11. 6 20. 0. 0.; 7 24. 0. 0.; 8 28. 0. 0.; 9 32. 0. 0.; 10 36. 0. 0.
12. 11 40. 0. 0.; 12 44. 0. 0.; 13 48. 0. 0.; 14 52. 0. 0.; 15 56. 0. 0.
13. 16 60. 0. 0.; 17 64. 0. 0.; 18 68. 0. 0.; 19 72. 0. 0.; 20 76. 0. 0.
14. 21 80. 0. 0.
15. MEMBER INCIDENCES
16. 1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4; 4 4 5; 5 5 6; 6 6 7; 7 7 8; 8 8 9; 9 9 10; 10 10 11
17. 11 11 12; 12 12 13; 13 13 14; 14 14 15; 15 15 16; 16 16 17; 17 17 18
18. 18 18 19; 19 19 20; 20 20 21
19. MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
20. 1 TO 20 PRI AX 4. IZ 1.3333
21. CONSTANTS
22. E 30000000. ALL
23. SUPPORTS
24. 1 FIXED
25. CUT OFF FREQUENCY 200.
26. CUT OFF MODE SHAPE 3
27. LOAD 1 UNIFORM MASS FOR MODAL ANALYSIS
28. MEMBER LOAD
29. 1 TO 20 UNI GY 1.124
30. MODAL CALCULATION REQUESTED
31. PERFORM ANALYSIS
**WARNING** THE POISSON'S RATIO HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFIED FOR ONE OR MORE
MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
: FREQUENCIES OF A CANTILEVERED BEAM -- PAGE NO. 2
* FILE: DYNB04.STD
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 21 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 20
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
Reference
Timoshenko, S., Young, D., and Weaver, W., Vibration Problems in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons,
4th edition, 1974. page 11, problem 1.1-3.
Problem
A simple beam is supported by two spring as shown in the figure. Neglecting the distributed
mass of the beam, calculate the period of free vibration of the beam subjected to a load of W.
EI = 30,000.0 ksi
A = 7.0 ft
B = 3.0 ft.
W = 1,000 lbf
K = 300.0 lb/in.
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Comparison
Table 8-6: Comparison of period, in sec., for verification problem no. 2
STAAD STAAD
Result Type Theory
Basic Solver Advanced Solver
STAAD Input
STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO 2
*
* REFERENCE 'VIBRATION PROBLEMS IN ENGINEERING' BY
* TIMOSHENKO,YOUNG,WEAVER. (4TH EDITION, PAGE 11, PROB 1.1-3)
* THE ANSWER IN THE BOOK IS T = 0.533 sec., viz., F = 1.876 CPS
*
UNIT POUND FEET
JOINT COORD ; 1 0. 0. ; 2 7. 0. ; 3 10. 0.
MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 2
UNIT INCH
SUPPORT
1 3 FIXED BUT MZ KFY 300.
MEMB PROP ; 1 2 PRIS AX 1. IZ 1.
CONSTANT
E 30E6 ALL
POISSON STEEL ALL
CUT OFF MODE SHAPE 1
LOADING 1 1000 LB LOAD AT JOINT 2
JOINT LOAD ; 2 FY -1000.
MODAL CALCULATION
PERFORM ANALYS
FINISH
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NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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Dynamic Beam 7
Objective
To find the natural frequencies of vibration for a simply supported beam.
Reference
Roarks Formulas for Stress and Strain, Warren C. Young, McGraw Hill, 6th edition.
Problem
Find the first five flexural natural frequencies of the simple beam. Neglect shear deformation and
rotary inertia.
Figure 8-7: Model for dynamic beam no. 7
E = 10,000 ksi
density = 0.1 lb/in3
Ax = 2.0 in2
Ix = 0.6667 in4
L = 20 in
Hand Calculations
Weight
fn =
kn EI
=
kn (
6
10(10) 0.6667 ) = 45.16 k n
2 wl
4 2 0.000518(20)
4
1 9.87 445.7
2 39.5 1,783.7
3 88.8 4,010.0
4 158 7,134.9
5 247 11,154
Comparison
Table 8-8: Comparison of results for dynamic beam no. 7
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
STAAD PLANE : NATURAL FREQUENCIES OF A S.SUPPORTED BEAM
* FILE: DYNB07.STD
*
* REFERENCE: W.C.YOUNG., "ROARK'S FORMULAS FOR STRESS & STRAIN",
6TH ED.
* CASE 1B, TABLE 36, PAGE 714
*
UNIT POUNDS INCH
JOINR COORD
1 0 0 0 21 20 0 0
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2 20
CONSTANTS
E 10E6 ALL
DEN .1 ALL
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MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 TO 20 PRIS AX 2 IZ .666667
SUPPORT
1 21 FIXED BUT MZ
2 TO 20 FIXED BUT FY MZ
CUT OFF MODE 6
CUT OFF FREQUENCY 12000
LOAD 1
SELF Y -1
MODAL CALCULATION REQUESTED
PERFORM ANALYSIS
FINISH
STAAD Output
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MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
* FILE: DYNB07.STD
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 21 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 20
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 21
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Concrete Design - ACI 318
Concrete Design per ACI318 1 405
Concrete Design per ACI318 3 411
Concrete Design per ACI318 4 414
Concrete Design per ACI318 5 418
Reference
Notes on ACI 318-02 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, Example 7.1, p7-24, Design
of Rectangular Beam with Tension Reinforcement Only
Notes on ACI 318-99 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, Example 10.1, p10-10,
Design of Rectangular Beam with Tension Reinforcement Only
Problem
Dead Load moment (service) = 56 fit-kips
Live Load moment (service) = 35 ftkips
f'c = 4,000 psi
fy = 60,000 psi
Comparison
Table 9-1: Comparison of results for concrete beam designed per ACI 318-02
Result Type ACINotes STAAD.Pro Difference
318-02
Provided steel area per ACI 2.40 (2 - #8 & 1- (2- #10) 1.7%
(in2) 318-02 #9) 2.45
Note: The assumed NSF of 0.72 is comparable to the term Ae/Ag which comes out to be
5.11/7.08.
STAAD.Pro reports that it is unable to find a suitable bar arrangement to satisfy the
reinforcement requirement per ACI 318-99. However, this does not mean that it is impossible to
come up with a bar arrangement. When STAAD looks for a bar arrangement, it uses only bars of
the same size. It begins with the bar size corresponding to the parameter MINMAIN. If an
arrangement is not possible with that bar, it tries with the next larger bar size. If all the
permissible bar sizes are exhausted, the program reports that it could not come up with a bar
arrangement. However, the user may be able to satisfy the requirement by mixing bars of
various diameters. For example, 3 # 11 bars and 2 # 10 bars may satisfy the requirement. The
program is not equipped with facilities to come up with such combinations of bar sizes.
In fact, in the reference mentioned for the 1999 edition of ACI 318, the bar arrangement chosen
is 2 # 9 and 1 # 8. It proves the point that finding bars of the same diameter is not possible for
the 1999 edition based solution.
STAADInput
STAAD PLANE RECTANGULAR CONCRETE BEAM DESIGN PER ACI 318
*
* INPUT FILE: ACI318_FLEX1.STD
*
* REFERENCE : NOTES ON ACI 318-02 BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS
* FOR STRUCUTURAL CONCRETE EXAMPLE 7.1 (PAGE # 7-24)
* AND
* NOTES ON ACI 318-99 BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS
* FOR STRUCUTURAL CONCRETE EXAMPLE 10.1 (PAGE # 10-10)
*
* OBJECTIVE : TO DETERMINE THE REINFORCED STEEL QUANTITY FOR A
* RECTANGULAR BEAM PER THE ACI 318 CODE
*
*
INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 10 0 0
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2
UNIT INCH
MEMB PROP
1 PRIS YD 16.0 ZD 10.0
CONSTANTS
E CONCRETE ALL
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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44. *
45. LOAD LIST 3
46. START CONCRETE DESIGN
CONCRETE DESIGN
47. CODE ACI 1999
48. FC 4 ALL
49. FYMAIN 60 ALL
50. TRACK 1 ALL
51. DESIGN BEAM ALL
RECTANGULAR CONCRETE BEAM DESIGN PER ACI 318 -- PAGE NO. 3
*
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BEAM NO. 1 DESIGN RESULTS - FLEXURE PER CODE ACI 318-99
LEN - 10.00FT. FY - 60000. FC - 4000. SIZE - 10.00 X 16.00 INCHES
LEVEL HEIGHT BAR INFO FROM TO ANCHOR
FT. IN. FT. IN. FT. IN. STA END
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BEAM NO. 1 DESIGN RESULTS - FLEXURE PER CODE ACI 318-02
LEN - 10.00FT. FY - 60000. FC - 4000. SIZE - 10.00 X 16.00 INCHES
LEVEL HEIGHT BAR INFO FROM TO ANCHOR
B E A M N O. 1 D E S I G N R E S U L T S - SHEAR
AT START SUPPORT - Vu= 38.19 KIP Vc= 21.42 KIP Vs= 29.50 KIP
Tu= 0.00 KIP-FT Tc= 1.95 KIP-FT Ts= 0.00 KIP-FT LOAD 4
NO STIRRUPS ARE REQUIRED FOR TORSION.
REINFORCEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR SHEAR.
PROVIDE NUM. 4 2-LEGGED STIRRUPS AT 6.7 IN. C/C FOR 46. IN.
AT END SUPPORT - Vu= 38.19 KIP Vc= 21.42 KIP Vs= 29.50 KIP
Tu= 0.00 KIP-FT Tc= 1.95 KIP-FT Ts= 0.00 KIP-FT LOAD 4
NO STIRRUPS ARE REQUIRED FOR TORSION.
REINFORCEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR SHEAR.
PROVIDE NUM. 4 2-LEGGED STIRRUPS AT 6.7 IN. C/C FOR 46. IN.
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Reference
Notes on ACI 318-02 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, Example 7.8, p7-46, Design
of Square Column for Biaxial loading.
Problem
P = 1,200 kips
Muz = 300 ftkips
Muy = 125 ftkips
f'c = 5,000 psi
fy = 60,000 psi
Comparison
Table 9-2: Comparison of results for concrete beam-column designed per ACI
318-02
Result Type ACINotes STAAD.Pro Difference
Provided steel area per ACI 318-02 5.93(4- 5.93 (4- none
(in2) #11) #11)
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE SQUARE COLUMN DESIGN PER ACI 318-02
*
* INPUT FILE: ACI318_COL1.STD
*
* REFERENCE : NOTES ON ACI 318-02 BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS
* FOR STRUCUTURAL CONCRETE EXAMPLE 7.8 (PAGE # 7-46)
*
* OBJECTIVE : TO DETERMINE THE REINFORCED STEEL QUANTITY FOR A
* SQUARE COLUMN PER THE ACI 318-02 CODE
*
*
UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 0 12 0
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2
UNIT INCHES KIP
MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
1 PRIS YD 24 ZD 24
CONSTANTS
E CONCRETE ALL
POISSON CONCRETE ALL
SUPPORTS
1 FIXED
UNIT FEET KIP
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -1200
2 MZ 300
2 MX 125
PERFORM ANALYSIS
START CONCRETE DESIGN
CODE ACI
UNIT INCHES KIP
FC 5 ALL
MINMAIN 11 ALL
MAXMAIN 11 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
DESIGN COLUMN ALL
END CONCRETE DESIGN
FINISH
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
Reference
Chu-Kia Wang and Charles G.Slamon, Reinforced Concrete Design, 5th Edition, Examples problem
13.21.1, p509 .
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Problem
Pu = 144 kips
Muz = 120 ftkips
Muy = 54 ftkips
f'c = 3,000 psi
fy = 60,000 psi
Comparison
Table 9-3: Comparison of results for concrete beam-column designed per ACI
318-99
Result Type Reference STAAD.Pro Difference
Provided steel area per ACI 318-99 8.0 (8- 9.0 (4- none
(in2) #9) #14)
Note: In the reference book, the axial capacity provided is 141 kips, which is less than the
requirement of 144 kips. In the STAAD implementation of the code, any reinforcement
arrangement which yields less capacity than the required value is considered un-acceptable.
This is why STAAD reports a higher required steel than the reference book.
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE SQUARE COLUMN DESIGN ACI 318-99
*
* INPUT FILE: ACI318_COL2.STD
*
* REFERENCE : REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN 5TH EDITION BY CHU-KIA WANG
* AND CHARLES G.SALMON EX.13.21.1 PAGE 509.
*
* OBJECTIVE : TO DETERMINE THE REINFORCED STEEL QUANTITY FOR A
* SQUARE COLUMN PER THE ACI 318-99 CODE
*
UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 0 12 0
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2
UNIT INCHES KIP
MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
1 PRIS YD 16 ZD 16
CONSTANTS
E CONCRETE ALL
POISSON CONCRETE ALL
SUPPORTS
1 FIXED
UNIT FEET KIP
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -144
2 MZ 120
2 MX 54
PERFORM ANALYSIS
UNIT INCHES KIP
START CONCRETE DESIGN
CODE ACI 1999
FC 3 ALL
FYMAIN 40 ALL
FYSEC 40 ALL
MINMAIN 9 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
DESIGN COLUMN ALL
END CONCRETE DESIGN
FINISH
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25. LOAD 1
26. JOINT LOAD
27. 2 FY -144
28. 2 MZ 120
29. 2 MX 54
30. PERFORM ANALYSIS
SQUARE COLUMN DESIGN ACI 318-99 -- PAGE NO. 2
*
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
====================================================================
COLUMN NO. 1 DESIGN PER ACI 318-99 - AXIAL + BENDING
Reference
Chu-Kia Wang and Charles G.Salmon, Reinforced Concrete Design, 5th Edition, Examples problem
13.15.1, p481 .
Problem
Pu = 1,050 kips
Muz = Muy = 0 ftkips
f'c = 4,000 psi
fy = 60,000 psi
Spiral lateral reinforcement used.
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Comparison
Table 9-4: Comparison of results for concrete beam-column designed per ACI
318-99
Result Type Reference STAAD.Pro Difference
Provided steel area (in2) 10.82 (7- #11) 10.82 (18- #7) none
Note: STAAD reports a more economical bar arrangement than the reference book.
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE CIRCULAR CONCRETE COLUMN DESIGN PER ACI 318-99
*
* INPUT FILE: ACI318_COL3.STD
*
* REFERENCE : REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN, 5TH EDITION BY CHU-KIA WANG
* AND CHARLES G.SALMON, EX.13.15.1 PAGE 481
*
* OBJECTIVE : TO DETERMINE THE REINFORCED STEEL QUANTITY FOR A
* CIRCULAR COLUMN PER THE ACI 318-99 CODE
*
UNIT KIP FEET
JOINT COOR
1 0.0 0.0
2 0.0 12.0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
UNIT INCH
MEMB PROP
1 PRIS YD 20.0
CONSTANTS
E CONCRETE ALL
POI CONCRETE ALL
SUPPORT
1 FIXED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -1060
PERF ANAL
START CONCRETE DESIGN
CODE ACI 1999
REINF 1.0 ALL
DESIGN COLUMN ALL
END CONCRETE DESIGN
FINISH
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
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COLUMN NO. 1 DESIGN PER ACI 318-99 - AXIAL + BENDING
Notes
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Steel Design - AISC 360-10
Steel Design per AISC360-10- Example E-2 423
Steel Design per AISC360-10- ExampleG-6 431
Steel Design per AISC360-10- ExampleD-2 439
Steel Design per AISC360-10- ExampleF.2-2 448
Steel Design per AISC360-10- ExampleH.1B 455
Steel Design per AISC360-10- Example E.5 464
Steel Design per AISC 360-10 - Example F.1-3B 472
Verify that a built-up, ASTM A572 Grade 50 column with PL 1 in. 8 in. flanges and
a PL 4 in. 15 in. web is sufficient to carry a dead load of 70 kips and live load of
210 kips in axial compression. The column length is 15 ft and the ends are pinned in
both axes.
Reference
Design Examples, Version 14.0, American Institute of Steel Construction, 2011, page E-11.
Comparison
Table 10-1: Comparison of compressive strength results for a built-up column
Result Type Reference STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
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STAAD PLANE
START JOB INFORMATION
ENGINEER DATE 31-Oct-12
END JOB INFORMATION
INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 0 15 0;
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2;
START USER TABLE
*TABLE 1
*UNIT INCHES KIP
*ISECTION
*I1
*17 0.25 17 8 1 8 1 0 0 0
TABLE 2
UNIT INCHES KIP
WIDE FLANGE
I
19.75 17 0.25 8 1 1095.65 85.3529 5.41146 4.25 10.6667 8 1
END
UNIT inch KIP
DEFINE MATERIAL START
ISOTROPIC STEEL
E 29732.7
POISSON 0.3
DENSITY 0.000283
ALPHA 1.2e-005
DAMP 0.03
TYPE STEEL
STRENGTH FY 50 FU 65 RY 1.5 RT 1.2
END DEFINE MATERIAL
UNIT INCHES KIP
CONSTANTS
MATERIAL STEEL ALL
MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
1 UPTABLE 2 I
UNIT FEET KIP
SUPPORTS
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT FY MX MY MZ
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1. STAAD PLANE
INPUT FILE: AISC360-10_Comp1.STD
2. START JOB INFORMATION
3. ENGINEER DATE 31-OCT-12
4. END JOB INFORMATION
5. INPUT WIDTH 79
6. UNIT FEET KIP
7. JOINT COORDINATES
8. 1 0 0 0; 2 0 15 0
9. MEMBER INCIDENCES
10. 1 1 2
11. START USER TABLE
12. *TABLE 1
13. *UNIT INCHES KIP
14. *ISECTION
15. *I1
16. *17 0.25 17 8 1 8 1 0 0 0
17. TABLE 2
18. UNIT INCHES KIP
19. WIDE FLANGE
20. I
21. 19.75 17 0.25 8 1 1095.65 85.3529 5.41146 4.25 10.6667 8 1
22. END
23. UNIT INCH KIP
24. DEFINE MATERIAL START
25. ISOTROPIC STEEL
26. E 29732.7
27. POISSON 0.3
28. DENSITY 0.000283
29. ALPHA 1.2E-005
30. DAMP 0.03
31. TYPE STEEL
32. STRENGTH FY 50 FU 65 RY 1.5 RT 1.2
33. END DEFINE MATERIAL
34. UNIT INCHES KIP
35. CONSTANTS
36. MATERIAL STEEL ALL
37. MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
38. 1 UPTABLE 2 I
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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1 ST I (UPT)
PASS Eq. H1-1a 0.819 3
420.00 C 0.00 0.00 0.00
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| SLENDERNESS |
| Actual Slenderness Ratio : 86.586 L/C : 3 |
| Allowable Slenderness Ratio : 200.000 LOC : 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| STRENGTH CHECKS |
| Critical L/C : 3 Ratio : 0.819(PASS) |
| Loc : 0.00 Condition : Eq. H1-1a |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| DESIGN FORCES |
| Fx: 4.200E+02(C ) Fy: 0.000E+00 Fz: 0.000E+00 |
| Mx: 0.000E+00 My: 0.000E+00 Mz: 0.000E+00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| SECTION PROPERTIES (UNIT: INCH) |
| Azz: 1.067E+01 Ayy: 4.250E+00 Cw: 5.463E+03 |
| Szz: 1.289E+02 Syy: 2.134E+01 |
| Izz: 1.096E+03 Iyy: 8.535E+01 Ix: 5.411E+00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| MATERIAL PROPERTIES |
| Fyld: 50.000 Fu: 65.000 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Actual Member Length: 180.000 |
| Design Parameters |
| Kz: 1.00 Ky: 1.00 NSF: 1.00 SLF: 1.00 CSP: 12.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| SECTION CLASS FLANGE / l l p l r |
| WEB |
| Compression : Non-Slender 4.00 N/A 13.66 |
| Slender 60.00 N/A 36.33 |
| Flexure : Compact 4.00 9.27 24.39 |
| Compact 60.00 91.69 139.00 |
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|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR TENSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Yield 0.00E+00 8.89E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-1 3 0.00 |
| Rupture 0.00E+00 9.63E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-2 3 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR COMPRESSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Maj Buck 4.20E+02 8.03E+02 0.523 Eq. E7-1 3 0.00 |
| Min Buck 4.20E+02 5.13E+02 0.819 Eq. E7-1 3 0.00 |
| Flexural |
| Tor Buck 4.20E+02 6.84E+02 0.614 Eq. E7-1 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Ag KL/r Fcr Fe Pn |
| Maj Buck 1.86E+01 24.17 4.52E+01 5.02E+02 8.93E+02 |
| Min Buck 1.91E+01 86.59 2.89E+01 3.91E+01 5.70E+02 |
| Flexural Ag Fcr Pn |
| Tor Buck 1.88E+01 3.85E+01 7.60E+02 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR SHEAR |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 2.88E+02 0.000 Eq. G2-1 3 0.00 |
| Minor 0.00E+00 1.15E+02 0.000 Eq. G2-1 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Aw Cv Kv h/tw Vn |
| Major 1.07E+01 1.00 1.20 4.00 3.20E+02 |
| Minor 4.25E+00 1.00 5.00 60.00 1.27E+02 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR YIELDING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 6.39E+03 0.000 Eq. F2-1 3 0.00 |
| Minor 0.00E+00 1.45E+03 0.000 Eq. F6-1 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn My |
| Major 7.10E+03 0.00E+00 |
| Minor 1.61E+03 0.00E+00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR LATERAL TORSIONAL BUCKLING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 5.44E+03 0.000 Eq. F2-2 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn Me Cb Lp Lr Lb |
| Major 6.04E+03 0.00E+00 1.00 89.22 311.04 180.00 |
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|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR FLEXURE TENS/COMP INTERACTION |
| RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Flexure Comp 0.819 Eq. H1-1a 3 0.00 |
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PASS Eq. H1-1a 0.820 4
280.00 C 0.00 0.00 0.00
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| SLENDERNESS |
| Actual Slenderness Ratio : 86.586 L/C : 4 |
| Allowable Slenderness Ratio : 200.000 LOC : 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| STRENGTH CHECKS |
| Critical L/C : 4 Ratio : 0.820(PASS) |
| Loc : 0.00 Condition : Eq. H1-1a |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| DESIGN FORCES |
| Fx: 2.800E+02(C ) Fy: 0.000E+00 Fz: 0.000E+00 |
| Mx: 0.000E+00 My: 0.000E+00 Mz: 0.000E+00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| SECTION PROPERTIES (UNIT: INCH) |
| Azz: 1.067E+01 Ayy: 4.250E+00 Cw: 5.463E+03 |
| Szz: 1.289E+02 Syy: 2.134E+01 |
| Izz: 1.096E+03 Iyy: 8.535E+01 Ix: 5.411E+00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| MATERIAL PROPERTIES |
| Fyld: 50.000 Fu: 65.000 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Actual Member Length: 180.000 |
| Design Parameters |
| Kz: 1.00 Ky: 1.00 NSF: 1.00 SLF: 1.00 CSP: 12.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| SECTION CLASS FLANGE / l l p l r |
| WEB |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR TENSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Yield 0.00E+00 5.91E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-1 4 0.00 |
| Rupture 0.00E+00 6.42E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-2 4 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR COMPRESSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Maj Buck 2.80E+02 5.35E+02 0.524 Eq. E7-1 4 0.00 |
| Min Buck 2.80E+02 3.41E+02 0.820 Eq. E7-1 4 0.00 |
| Flexural |
| Tor Buck 2.80E+02 4.55E+02 0.615 Eq. E7-1 4 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Ag KL/r Fcr Fe Pn |
| Maj Buck 1.86E+01 24.17 4.52E+01 5.02E+02 8.93E+02 |
| Min Buck 1.91E+01 86.59 2.89E+01 3.91E+01 5.70E+02 |
| Flexural Ag Fcr Pn |
| Tor Buck 1.88E+01 3.85E+01 7.60E+02 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR SHEAR |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 1.92E+02 0.000 Eq. G2-1 4 0.00 |
| Minor 0.00E+00 7.63E+01 0.000 Eq. G2-1 4 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Aw Cv Kv h/tw Vn |
| Major 1.07E+01 1.00 1.20 4.00 3.20E+02 |
| Minor 4.25E+00 1.00 5.00 60.00 1.27E+02 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR YIELDING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 4.25E+03 0.000 Eq. F2-1 4 0.00 |
| Minor 0.00E+00 9.65E+02 0.000 Eq. F6-1 4 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn My |
| Major 7.10E+03 0.00E+00 |
| Minor 1.61E+03 0.00E+00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR LATERAL TORSIONAL BUCKLING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 3.62E+03 0.000 Eq. F2-2 4 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn Me Cb Lp Lr Lb |
| Major 6.04E+03 0.00E+00 1.00 89.22 311.04 180.00 |
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| CHECK FOR FLEXURE TENS/COMP INTERACTION |
| RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Flexure Comp 0.820 Eq. H1-1a 4 0.00 |
| Flexure Tens 0.000 Eq. H1-1b 4 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mcx / Mrx / Pc / |
| Mcy Mry Pr |
| Flexure Comp 3.62E+03 0.00E+00 3.41E+02 |
| 9.65E+02 0.00E+00 2.80E+02 |
| Flexure Tens 3.62E+03 0.00E+00 5.91E+02 |
| 9.65E+02 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 |
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Verify the available shear strength and adequacy of a W2148 ASTM A992 beam
with end shears of 20.0 kips from dead load and 60.0 kips from live load in the
weak direction.
Reference
Design Examples, Version 14.0, American Institute of Steel Construction, 2011, page G-13.
Comparison
Table 10-2: Comparison of results for beam shear
Result Type Reference STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
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STAAD SPACE
START JOB INFORMATION
ENGINEER DATE 25-Oct-12
END JOB INFORMATION
INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 8 0 0;
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2;
DEFINE MATERIAL START
ISOTROPIC STEEL
E 4.28151e+006
POISSON 0.3
DENSITY 0.489024
ALPHA 1.2e-005
DAMP 0.03
TYPE STEEL
STRENGTH FY 7200 FU 9360 RY 1.5 RT 1.2
END DEFINE MATERIAL
CONSTANTS
MATERIAL STEEL ALL
MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
1 TABLE ST W21X48
SUPPORTS
2 PINNED
1 FIXED BUT FZ MX MY MZ
LOAD 1 LOADTYPE Dead TITLE LOAD CASE 1
JOINT LOAD
1 FZ -20
LOAD 2 LOADTYPE Live TITLE LOAD CASE 2
JOINT LOAD
1 FZ -60
LOAD COMB 3 COMBINATION LOAD CASE 3
1 1.2 2 1.6
LOAD COMB 4 COMBINATION LOAD CASE 4
1 1.0 2 1.0
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LOAD LIST 3
PARAMETER 1
CODE AISC UNIFIED 2010
METHOD LRFD
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
LOAD LIST 4
PARAMETER 2
CODE AISC UNIFIED 2010
METHOD ASD
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
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1. STAAD SPACE
INPUT FILE: AISC360-10_Shear1.STD
2. START JOB INFORMATION
3. ENGINEER DATE 25-OCT-12
4. END JOB INFORMATION
5. INPUT WIDTH 79
6. UNIT FEET KIP
7. JOINT COORDINATES
8. 1 0 0 0; 2 8 0 0
9. MEMBER INCIDENCES
10. 1 1 2
11. DEFINE MATERIAL START
12. ISOTROPIC STEEL
13. E 4.28151E+006
14. POISSON 0.3
15. DENSITY 0.489024
16. ALPHA 1.2E-005
17. DAMP 0.03
18. TYPE STEEL
19. STRENGTH FY 7200 FU 9360 RY 1.5 RT 1.2
20. END DEFINE MATERIAL
21. CONSTANTS
22. MATERIAL STEEL ALL
23. MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
24. 1 TABLE ST W21X48
25. SUPPORTS
26. 2 PINNED
27. 1 FIXED BUT FZ MX MY MZ
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
*** WARNING:
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| CHECK FOR TENSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Yield 0.00E+00 4.57E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-1 3 0.00 |
| Rupture 0.00E+00 6.13E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-2 3 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR COMPRESSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Maj Buck 0.00E+00 4.12E+02 0.000 Eq. E7-1 3 0.00 |
| Min Buck 0.00E+00 3.63E+02 0.000 Eq. E7-1 3 0.00 |
| Flexural |
| Tor Buck 0.00E+00 3.81E+02 0.000 Eq. E7-1 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Ag KL/r Fcr Fe Pn |
| Maj Buck 8.89E-02 11.64 4.67E+03 3.12E+05 4.58E+02 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR FLEXURE TENS/COMP INTERACTION |
| RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Flexure Comp 0.021 Eq. H1-1b 3 7.33 |
| Flexure Tens 0.021 Eq. H1-1b 3 7.33 |
| Intermediate Mcx / Mrx / Pc / |
| Mcy Mry Pr |
| Flexure Comp 2.80E+02 0.00E+00 3.63E+02 |
| 4.02E+01 -8.63E-01 0.00E+00 |
| Flexure Tens 2.80E+02 0.00E+00 4.57E+02 |
| 4.02E+01 -8.63E-01 0.00E+00 |
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| CHECK FOR TENSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Yield 0.00E+00 3.04E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-1 4 0.00 |
| Rupture 0.00E+00 4.09E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-2 4 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR COMPRESSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Maj Buck 0.00E+00 2.74E+02 0.000 Eq. E7-1 4 0.00 |
| Min Buck 0.00E+00 2.42E+02 0.000 Eq. E7-1 4 0.00 |
| Flexural |
| Tor Buck 0.00E+00 2.53E+02 0.000 Eq. E7-1 4 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Ag KL/r Fcr Fe Pn |
| Maj Buck 8.89E-02 11.64 4.67E+03 3.12E+05 4.58E+02 |
| Min Buck 9.14E-02 57.95 4.12E+03 1.26E+04 4.04E+02 |
| Flexural Ag Fcr Pn |
| Tor Buck 9.05E-02 4.32E+03 4.23E+02 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR SHEAR |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 6.25E-02 6.04E+01 0.001 Eq. G2-1 4 0.00 |
| Minor 0.00E+00 1.04E+02 0.000 Eq. G2-1 4 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Aw Cv Kv h/tw Vn |
| Major 3.24E-02 1.00 1.20 9.47 1.01E+02 |
| Minor 5.01E-02 1.00 0.00 56.40 1.56E+02 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR YIELDING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 1.92E+02 0.000 Eq. F2-1 4 0.00 |
| Minor -5.63E-01 2.68E+01 0.021 Eq. F6-1 4 7.33 |
| Intermediate Mn My |
| Major 3.21E+02 0.00E+00 |
| Minor 4.47E+01 0.00E+00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR LATERAL TORSIONAL BUCKLING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 1.86E+02 0.000 Eq. F2-2 4 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn Me Cb Lp Lr Lb |
| Major 3.11E+02 0.00E+00 1.00 6.98 20.29 8.00 |
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|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR FLEXURE TENS/COMP INTERACTION |
| RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Flexure Comp 0.021 Eq. H1-1b 4 7.33 |
| Flexure Tens 0.021 Eq. H1-1b 4 7.33 |
| Intermediate Mcx / Mrx / Pc / |
| Mcy Mry Pr |
| Flexure Comp 1.86E+02 0.00E+00 2.42E+02 |
| 2.68E+01 -5.63E-01 0.00E+00 |
| Flexure Tens 1.86E+02 0.00E+00 3.04E+02 |
| 2.68E+01 -5.63E-01 0.00E+00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
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Verify, by both ASD and LRFD, the tensile strength of an L441/2, ASTM A36 [].
The member carries a dead load of 20 kips and a live load of 60 kips in tension.
Calculate at what length this tension member would cease to satisfy the
recommended slenderness limit. Assume that connection limit states do not govern.
Reference
Design Examples, Version 14.0, American Institute of Steel Construction, 2011, page D-5.
Note: This reference is freely available for download from the AISCwebsite:
http://www.aisc.org/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=29596
Comparison
Table 10-3: Comparison of results for a angle in tension
Result Type Reference STAAD.Pro Difference
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START JOB INFORMATION
ENGINEER DATE 25-Oct-12
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INPUT FILE: AISC360-10_Ten1.STD
2. START JOB INFORMATION
3. ENGINEER DATE 25-OCT-12
4. END JOB INFORMATION
5. INPUT WIDTH 79
6. UNIT INCHES KIP
7. JOINT COORDINATES
8. 1 0 0 0; 2 6 0 0
9. MEMBER INCIDENCES
10. 1 1 2
11. DEFINE MATERIAL START
12. ISOTROPIC STEEL
13. E 29732.7
14. POISSON 0.3
15. DENSITY 0.000283
16. ALPHA 1.2E-005
17. DAMP 0.03
18. TYPE STEEL
19. STRENGTH FY 36.7236 FU 59.1464 RY 1.5 RT 1.2
20. END DEFINE MATERIAL
21. MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
22. 1 TABLE ST L40408
23. CONSTANTS
24. MATERIAL STEEL ALL
25. SUPPORTS
26. 1 FIXED
27. LOAD 1 LOADTYPE DEAD TITLE LOAD CASE 1
28. JOINT LOAD
29. 2 FX 20
30. LOAD 2 LOADTYPE LIVE TITLE LOAD CASE 2
31. JOINT LOAD
32. 2 FX 60
33. LOAD COMB 3 COMBINATION LOAD CASE 3
34. 1 1.2 2 1.6
35. LOAD COMB 4 COMBINATION LOAD CASE 4
36. 1 1.0 2 1.0
37. PERFORM ANALYSIS
STAAD SPACE -- PAGE NO. 2
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
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|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR TENSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Yield 1.20E+02 1.22E+02 0.988 Eq. D2-1 3 0.00 |
| Rupture 1.20E+02 1.63E+02 0.736 Eq. D2-2 3 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR COMPRESSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Min Buck 0.00E+00 9.85E+01 0.000 Eq. E3-1 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Ag KL/r Fcr Fe Pn |
| Min Buck 3.75E+00 63.94 2.92E+01 7.18E+01 1.09E+02 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR SHEAR |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 3.40E+01 0.000 Eq. G2-1 3 0.00 |
| Minor 0.00E+00 2.59E+01 0.000 Eq. G2-1 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Aw Cv Kv h/tw Vn |
| Major 1.75E+00 1.00 1.20 8.00 3.78E+01 |
| Minor 1.33E+00 1.00 1.20 8.00 2.88E+01 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR YIELDING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 1.52E+02 0.000 Eq. F10-1 3 0.00 |
| Minor 0.00E+00 6.66E+01 0.000 Eq. F10-1 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn My |
| Major 1.69E+02 1.12E+02 |
| Minor 7.40E+01 4.94E+01 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR LATERAL TORSIONAL BUCKLING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 1.52E+02 0.000 Eq. F10-3 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn Me Cb Lp Lr Lb |
| Major 1.69E+02 9.12E+03 1.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 |
STAAD SPACE -- PAGE NO. 5
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR SHEAR AND NORMAL STRESS INTERACTION |
| |
| STRESS RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Shear 1.94E+01 0.000 Eq. H3-8 3 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR FLEXURE TENS/COMP INTERACTION |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR YIELDING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 9.60E+01 0.000 Eq. F10-1 3 0.00 |
| Minor 0.00E+00 9.60E+01 0.000 Eq. F10-1 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn My |
| Major 1.07E+02 7.11E+01 |
| Minor 1.07E+02 7.11E+01 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR LATERAL TORSIONAL BUCKLING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 7.68E+01 0.000 Eq. F10-3 3 0.00 |
| Minor 0.00E+00 7.68E+01 0.000 Eq. F10-3 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn Me Cb Lp Lr Lb |
| Major 8.53E+01 1.40E+05 1.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 |
| Minor 8.53E+01 1.40E+05 1.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 |
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|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR FLEXURE TENS/COMP INTERACTION |
| RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Flexure Comp 0.000 Eq. H1-1b 3 0.00 |
| Flexure Tens 0.988 Eq. H1-1b 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mcx / Mrx / Pc / |
| Mcy Mry Pr |
| Flexure Comp 7.68E+01 0.00E+00 9.85E+01 |
| 7.68E+01 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 |
| Flexure Tens 7.68E+01 0.00E+00 1.22E+02 |
| 7.68E+01 0.00E+00 1.20E+02 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
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| CHECK FOR TENSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Yield 8.00E+01 8.08E+01 0.990 Eq. D2-1 4 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR SHEAR AND NORMAL STRESS INTERACTION |
| |
| STRESS RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Shear 1.29E+01 0.000 Eq. H3-8 4 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR FLEXURE TENS/COMP INTERACTION |
| RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Flexure Comp 0.000 Eq. H1-1b 4 0.00 |
| Flexure Tens 0.990 Eq. H1-1a 4 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mcx / Mrx / Pc / |
| Mcy Mry Pr |
| Flexure Comp 1.01E+02 0.00E+00 6.55E+01 |
| 4.43E+01 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 |
| Flexure Tens 1.01E+02 0.00E+00 8.08E+01 |
| 4.43E+01 0.00E+00 8.00E+01 |
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| CHECK FOR YIELDING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 6.38E+01 0.000 Eq. F10-1 4 0.00 |
| Minor 0.00E+00 6.38E+01 0.000 Eq. F10-1 4 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn My |
| Major 1.07E+02 7.11E+01 |
| Minor 1.07E+02 7.11E+01 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR LATERAL TORSIONAL BUCKLING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 5.11E+01 0.000 Eq. F10-3 4 0.00 |
| Minor 0.00E+00 5.11E+01 0.000 Eq. F10-3 4 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn Me Cb Lp Lr Lb |
| Major 8.53E+01 1.40E+05 1.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 |
| Minor 8.53E+01 1.40E+05 1.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 |
STAAD SPACE -- PAGE NO. 10
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR FLEXURE TENS/COMP INTERACTION |
| RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Flexure Comp 0.000 Eq. H1-1b 4 0.00 |
| Flexure Tens 0.990 Eq. H1-1b 4 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mcx / Mrx / Pc / |
| Mcy Mry Pr |
| Flexure Comp 5.11E+01 0.00E+00 6.55E+01 |
| 5.11E+01 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 |
| Flexure Tens 5.11E+01 0.00E+00 8.08E+01 |
| 5.11E+01 0.00E+00 8.00E+01 |
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50. FINISH
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Reference
Design Examples, Version 14.0, American Institute of Steel Construction, 2011, page F-20.
Note: This reference is freely available for download from the AISCwebsite:
http://www.aisc.org/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=29596
Comparison
Table 10-4: Comparison of results for a flexure member
Result Type Reference STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
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STAAD SPACE
START JOB INFORMATION
ENGINEER DATE 02-Nov-12
END JOB INFORMATION
INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 5 0; 2 25 5 0;
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2;
DEFINE MATERIAL START
ISOTROPIC STEEL
E 4.176e+006
POISSON 0.3
DENSITY 0.489024
ALPHA 6e-006
DAMP 0.03
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TYPE STEEL
STRENGTH FY 5184 FU 8352 RY 1.5 RT 1.2
END DEFINE MATERIAL
MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
1 TABLE ST C15X33
CONSTANTS
MATERIAL STEEL ALL
SUPPORTS
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT FX MZ
LOAD 1 LOADTYPE None TITLE LOAD CASE 1
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -0.23
LOAD 2 LOADTYPE None TITLE LOAD CASE 2
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -0.69
LOAD COMB 3 COMBINATION LOAD CASE 3
1 1.2 2 1.6
LOAD COMB 4 COMBINATION LOAD CASE 4
1 1.0 2 1.0
PERFORM ANALYSIS
LOAD LIST 3
PARAMETER 1
CODE AISC UNIFIED 2010
METHOD LRFD
unt 5
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
LOAD LIST 4
PARAMETER 1
CODE AISC UNIFIED 2010
METHOD asd
unt 5
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
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1. STAAD SPACE
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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| CHECK FOR TENSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Yield 0.00E+00 3.24E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-1 3 0.00 |
| Rupture 0.00E+00 4.35E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-2 3 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR FLEXURE TENS/COMP INTERACTION |
| RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Flexure Comp 0.828 Eq. H1-1b 3 12.50 |
| Flexure Tens 0.828 Eq. H1-1b 3 12.50 |
| Intermediate Mcx / Mrx / Pc / |
| Mcy Mry Pr |
| Flexure Comp 1.30E+02 1.08E+02 2.03E+01 |
| 1.37E+01 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 |
| Flexure Tens 1.30E+02 1.08E+02 3.24E+02 |
| 1.37E+01 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 |
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| CHECK FOR TENSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Yield 0.00E+00 2.16E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-1 4 0.00 |
| Rupture 0.00E+00 2.90E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-2 4 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR COMPRESSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Maj Buck 0.00E+00 1.85E+02 0.000 Eq. E3-1 4 0.00 |
| Min Buck 0.00E+00 1.35E+01 0.000 Eq. E3-1 4 0.00 |
| Flexural |
| Tor Buck 0.00E+00 1.35E+02 0.000 Eq. E4-1 4 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Ag KL/r Fcr Fe Pn |
| Maj Buck 6.94E-02 53.45 4.46E+03 1.44E+04 3.10E+02 |
| Min Buck 6.94E-02 333.95 3.24E+02 3.70E+02 2.25E+01 |
| Flexural Ag Fcr Pn |
| Tor Buck 6.94E-02 3.24E+03 2.25E+02 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR SHEAR |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 3.81E+01 0.000 Eq. G2-1 4 0.00 |
| Minor 1.15E+01 7.76E+01 0.148 Eq. G2-1 4 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Aw Cv Kv h/tw Vn |
| Major 2.05E-02 1.00 1.20 5.23 6.36E+01 |
| Minor 4.17E-02 1.00 5.00 34.25 1.30E+02 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR YIELDING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 7.19E+01 9.13E+01 0.788 Eq. F2-1 4 12.50 |
| Minor 0.00E+00 9.14E+00 0.000 Eq. F6-1 4 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn My |
| Major 1.52E+02 0.00E+00 |
| Minor 1.53E+01 0.00E+00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR LATERAL TORSIONAL BUCKLING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 7.19E+01 8.67E+01 0.829 Eq. F2-2 4 12.50 |
| Intermediate Mn Me Cb Lp Lr Lb |
| Major 1.45E+02 0.00E+00 1.00 3.74 14.26 5.00 |
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|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR FLEXURE TENS/COMP INTERACTION |
| RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
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Using AISC Manual tables to determine the available compressive and flexural
strengths, determine if an ASTM A992 W1499 has sufficient available strength to
support the axial forces and moments listed as follows, obtained from a second-
order analysis that includes P- effects. The unbraced length is 14 ft and the
member has pinned ends. KLx = KLy = Lb = 14.0 ft.
Note: A static analysis is used in STAAD.Pro as the reference supplies only the resulting forces
from an assumed P- analysis.
Reference
Design Examples, Version 14.0, American Institute of Steel Construction, 2011, page H-4.
Note: This reference is freely available for download from the AISCwebsite:
http://www.aisc.org/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=29596
Comparison
Table 10-5: Comparison of results for a member with interacting loads
Result Type Reference STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
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STAAD SPACE
START JOB INFORMATION
ENGINEER DATE 19-Nov-12
END JOB INFORMATION
INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 14 0; 2 0 0 0;
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2;
DEFINE MATERIAL START
ISOTROPIC STEEL
E 4.176e+006
POISSON 0.3
DENSITY 0.489024
ALPHA 6e-006
DAMP 0.03
TYPE STEEL
STRENGTH FY 5184 FU 8352 RY 1.5 RT 1.2
END DEFINE MATERIAL
MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
1 TABLE ST W14X99
CONSTANTS
MATERIAL STEEL ALL
SUPPORTS
2 PINNED
LOAD 1 LOADTYPE None TITLE LOAD CASE 1
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JOINT LOAD
1 FY -400 MX 80 MZ 250
LOAD 2 LOADTYPE None TITLE LOAD CASE 2
JOINT LOAD
1 FY -267 MX 53.3 MZ 167
PERFORM ANALYSIS
LOAD LIST 1
PARAMETER 1
CODE AISC UNIFIED 2010
METHOD LRFD
FYLD 7200 all
FU 9360 all
Lz 14 all
Ly 14 all
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
LOAD LIST 2
PARAMETER 2
CODE AISC UNIFIED 2010
METHOD ASD
FYLD 7200 all
FU 9360 all
Lz 14 all
Ly 14 all
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
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1. STAAD SPACE
INPUT FILE: AISC360-10_Comb1.STD
2. START JOB INFORMATION
3. ENGINEER DATE 19-NOV-12
4. END JOB INFORMATION
5. INPUT WIDTH 79
6. UNIT FEET KIP
7. JOINT COORDINATES
8. 1 0 14 0; 2 0 0 0
9. MEMBER INCIDENCES
10. 1 1 2
11. DEFINE MATERIAL START
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
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Pivoting Applied for Small or Zero Pivots. Solution Successfully Completed.
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| CHECK FOR TENSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Yield 0.00E+00 1.31E+03 0.000 Eq. D2-1 1 0.00 |
| Rupture 0.00E+00 1.42E+03 0.000 Eq. D2-2 1 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR COMPRESSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Maj Buck 4.00E+02 1.24E+03 0.322 Eq. E3-1 1 0.00 |
| Min Buck 4.00E+02 1.13E+03 0.355 Eq. E3-1 1 0.00 |
| Flexural |
| Tor Buck 4.00E+02 1.15E+03 0.348 Eq. E4-1 1 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Ag KL/r Fcr Fe Pn |
| Maj Buck 2.02E-01 27.20 6.82E+03 5.57E+04 1.38E+03 |
| Min Buck 2.02E-01 45.20 6.20E+03 2.02E+04 1.25E+03 |
| Flexural Ag Fcr Pn |
| Tor Buck 2.02E-01 6.32E+03 1.28E+03 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR SHEAR |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 5.71E+00 4.10E+02 0.014 Eq. G2-1 1 0.00 |
| Minor 1.78E+01 2.07E+02 0.086 Eq. G2-1 1 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Aw Cv Kv h/tw Vn |
| Major 1.05E-01 1.00 1.20 9.36 4.56E+02 |
| Minor 4.78E-02 1.00 0.00 26.06 2.07E+02 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR YIELDING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major -2.50E+02 6.49E+02 0.386 Eq. F2-1 1 0.00 |
| Minor 8.00E+01 3.14E+02 0.255 Eq. F6-1 1 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn My |
| Major 7.21E+02 0.00E+00 |
| Minor 3.48E+02 0.00E+00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR LATERAL TORSIONAL BUCKLING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major -2.50E+02 6.42E+02 0.389 Eq. F2-2 1 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn Me Cb Lp Lr Lb |
| Major 7.14E+02 0.00E+00 1.00 13.13 45.47 14.00 |
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|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR FLANGE LOCAL BUCKLING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
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| CHECK FOR TENSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Yield 0.00E+00 8.71E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-1 2 0.00 |
| Rupture 0.00E+00 9.46E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-2 2 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR COMPRESSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Maj Buck 2.67E+02 8.25E+02 0.323 Eq. E3-1 2 0.00 |
| Min Buck 2.67E+02 7.50E+02 0.356 Eq. E3-1 2 0.00 |
| Flexural |
| Tor Buck 2.67E+02 7.65E+02 0.349 Eq. E4-1 2 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Ag KL/r Fcr Fe Pn |
| Maj Buck 2.02E-01 27.20 6.82E+03 5.57E+04 1.38E+03 |
| Min Buck 2.02E-01 45.20 6.20E+03 2.02E+04 1.25E+03 |
| Flexural Ag Fcr Pn |
| Tor Buck 2.02E-01 6.32E+03 1.28E+03 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR SHEAR |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 3.80E+00 2.73E+02 0.014 Eq. G2-1 2 0.00 |
| Minor 1.19E+01 1.38E+02 0.086 Eq. G2-1 2 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Aw Cv Kv h/tw Vn |
| Major 1.05E-01 1.00 1.20 9.36 4.56E+02 |
| Minor 4.78E-02 1.00 0.00 26.06 2.07E+02 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR YIELDING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major -1.67E+02 4.32E+02 0.387 Eq. F2-1 2 0.00 |
| Minor 5.33E+01 2.09E+02 0.256 Eq. F6-1 2 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn My |
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| CHECK FOR FLANGE LOCAL BUCKLING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major -1.67E+02 4.29E+02 0.389 Eq. F3-1 2 0.00 |
| Minor 5.33E+01 2.07E+02 0.258 Eq. F6-2 2 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn Fcr |
| Major 7.17E+02 0.00E+00 |
| Minor 3.46E+02 0.00E+00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR FLEXURE TENS/COMP INTERACTION |
| RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Flexure Comp 0.932 Eq. H1-1a 2 0.00 |
| Flexure Tens 0.648 Eq. H1-1b 2 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mcx / Mrx / Pc / |
| Mcy Mry Pr |
| Flexure Comp 4.27E+02 -1.67E+02 7.50E+02 |
| 2.07E+02 5.33E+01 2.67E+02 |
| Flexure Tens 4.27E+02 -1.67E+02 8.71E+02 |
| 2.07E+02 5.33E+01 0.00E+00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
54. FINISH
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**** DATE= JUN 23,2015 TIME= 11: 5:21 ****
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Verify the strength of a 2L 43-1/23/4 LLBB (3/8-in. separation) strut, ASTM A36,
with a length of 8 ft and pinned ends carrying an axial dead load of 20 kips and
live load of 60 kips.
Reference
Design Examples, Version 14.0, American Institute of Steel Construction, 2011, page E-26.
Note: This reference is freely available for download from the AISCwebsite:
http://www.aisc.org/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=29596
Comparison
Table 10-6: Comparison of results for a double-angle column
Result Type Reference STAAD.Pro Difference
Notes
STAAD.Pro does not perform design per Section E6 of the specification. It is assumed that
sufficient intermediate connectors of an appropriate type are present. It is left to the engineer
to verify the intermediate connector design.
STAAD Input
Tip: You can copy and paste this content directly into a .std file to run in STAAD.Pro.
STAAD SPACE
START JOB INFORMATION
ENGINEER DATE 5-Dec-12
END JOB INFORMATION
INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 8 0; 2 0 0 0;
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2;
MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
1 TABLE LD L40356 SP 0.0625
UNIT INCHES KIP
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* Time= 11: 5:26 *
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1. STAAD SPACE
INPUT FILE: AISC360-10_Comp2.STD
2. START JOB INFORMATION
3. ENGINEER DATE 5-DEC-12
4. END JOB INFORMATION
5. INPUT WIDTH 79
6. UNIT FEET KIP
7. JOINT COORDINATES
8. 1 0 8 0; 2 0 0 0
9. MEMBER INCIDENCES
10. 1 1 2
11. MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
12. 1 TABLE LD L40356 SP 0.0625
13. UNIT INCHES KIP
14. DEFINE MATERIAL START
15. ISOTROPIC MATERIAL1
16. E 29000
17. POISSON 0.3
18. ISOTROPIC STEEL
19. E 29000
20. POISSON 0.3
21. DENSITY 0.000283
22. ALPHA 6E-006
23. DAMP 0.03
24. TYPE STEEL
25. STRENGTH FY 36 FU 58 RY 1.5 RT 1.2
26. END DEFINE MATERIAL
27. UNIT FEET KIP
28. CONSTANTS
29. MATERIAL STEEL ALL
30. SUPPORTS
31. 2 PINNED
32. LOAD 1 LOADTYPE NONE TITLE LOAD CASE 1
33. JOINT LOAD
34. 1 FY -20
35. LOAD 2 LOADTYPE NONE TITLE LOAD CASE 2
36. JOINT LOAD
37. 1 FY -60
38. LOAD COMB 3 ULTIMATE LOADS
STAAD SPACE -- PAGE NO. 2
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
*** WARNING:
Pivoting Applied for Small or Zero Pivots. Solution Successfully Completed.
| SLENDERNESS |
| Actual Slenderness Ratio : 76.914 L/C : 3 |
| Allowable Slenderness Ratio : 200.000 LOC : 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| STRENGTH CHECKS |
| Critical L/C : 3 Ratio : 0.943(PASS) |
| Loc : 0.00 Condition : Eq. H2-1 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| DESIGN FORCES |
| Fx: 1.200E+02(C ) Fy: 0.000E+00 Fz: 0.000E+00 |
| Mx: 0.000E+00 My: 0.000E+00 Mz: 0.000E+00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| SECTION PROPERTIES (UNIT: INCH) |
| Azz: 1.750E+00 Ayy: 2.000E+00 Cw: 0.000E+00 |
| Szz: 2.984E+00 Syy: 3.978E+00 |
| Izz: 8.350E+00 Iyy: 1.541E+01 Ix: 2.512E-01 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| MATERIAL PROPERTIES |
| Fyld: 36.000 Fu: 58.000 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Actual Member Length: 96.000 |
| Design Parameters |
| Kz: 1.00 Ky: 1.00 NSF: 1.00 SLF: 1.00 CSP: 12.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| SECTION CLASS FLANGE / l l p l r |
| WEB |
| Compression : Non-Slender 10.67 N/A 12.77 |
| Non-Slender 0.00 N/A 0.00 |
| Flexure : Compact 9.33 15.33 25.83 |
| Compact 10.67 15.33 25.83 |
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|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR TENSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Yield 0.00E+00 1.74E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-1 3 0.00 |
| Rupture 0.00E+00 2.33E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-2 3 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR COMPRESSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Maj Buck 1.20E+02 1.27E+02 0.943 Eq. E3-1 3 0.00 |
| Min Buck 1.20E+02 1.47E+02 0.818 Eq. E3-1 3 0.00 |
| Flexural |
| Tor Buck 1.20E+02 1.36E+02 0.882 Eq. E4-1 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Ag KL/r Fcr Fe Pn |
| Maj Buck 5.36E+00 76.91 2.64E+01 4.84E+01 1.41E+02 |
| Min Buck 5.36E+00 56.61 3.04E+01 8.93E+01 1.63E+02 |
| Flexural Ag Fcr Pn |
| Tor Buck 0.00E+00 2.82E+01 1.51E+02 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR SHEAR |
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| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 3.40E+01 0.000 Eq. G2-1 3 0.00 |
| Minor 0.00E+00 3.89E+01 0.000 Eq. G2-1 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Aw Cv Kv h/tw Vn |
| Major 1.75E+00 1.00 1.20 9.33 3.78E+01 |
| Minor 2.00E+00 1.00 1.20 10.67 4.32E+01 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR YIELDING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 1.55E+02 0.000 Eq. F9-1 3 0.00 |
| Minor 0.00E+00 2.06E+02 0.000 Eq. F6-1 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn My |
| Major 1.72E+02 0.00E+00 |
| Minor 2.29E+02 0.00E+00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR LATERAL TORSIONAL BUCKLING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 2.09E+03 0.000 Eq. F9-4 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn Me Cb Lp Lr Lb |
| Major 2.32E+03 0.00E+00 1.00 0.00 0.00 96.00 |
STAAD SPACE -- PAGE NO. 5
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR FLEXURE TENS/COMP INTERACTION |
| RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Flexure Comp 0.943 Eq. H2-1 3 0.00 |
| Flexure Tens 0.000 Eq. H2-1 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate frbw / frbz / fra / |
| Fcbw Fcbz Fca |
| Flexure Comp 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 2.24E+01 |
| 5.18E+01 5.18E+01 2.37E+01 |
| Flexure Tens 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 |
| 5.18E+01 5.18E+01 3.24E+01 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
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|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR TENSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Yield 0.00E+00 1.16E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-1 4 0.00 |
| Rupture 0.00E+00 1.55E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-2 4 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR COMPRESSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
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| CHECK FOR FLEXURE TENS/COMP INTERACTION |
| RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Flexure Comp 0.945 Eq. H2-1 4 0.00 |
| Flexure Tens 0.000 Eq. H2-1 4 0.00 |
| Intermediate frbw / frbz / fra / |
| Fcbw Fcbz Fca |
| Flexure Comp 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 1.49E+01 |
| 3.45E+01 3.45E+01 1.58E+01 |
| Flexure Tens 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 |
| 3.45E+01 3.45E+01 2.16E+01 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
62. FINISH
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**** DATE= JUN 23,2015 TIME= 11: 5:30 ****
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Reference
Design Examples, Version 14.0, American Institute of Steel Construction, 2011, page F-14.
Note: This reference is freely available for download from the AISCwebsite:
http://www.aisc.org/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=29596
Comparison
Table 10-7: Comparison of results for problem
Result Type Reference STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
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STAAD SPACE
START JOB INFORMATION
ENGINEER DATE 25-OCT-12
JOB NAME AISC 360-10 Validation
JOB CLIENT Bentley
JOB NO 7
END JOB INFORMATION
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* AISC Example F.1-3
* W-SHAPE FLEXURAL MEMBERDESIGN IN STRONG-AXIS BENDING,
* BRACED AT MIDSPAN
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*
* ASTM A992
FYLD 50 ALL
FU 65 ALL
*CB 0 ALL
CB 1.3 ALL
*
LX 210 ALL
UNT 210 ALL
UNB 210 ALL
*
MAIN 1 ALL
*
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
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LOAD LIST 4
PARAMETER 2
CODE AISC UNIFIED 2010
METHOD ASD
*
* ASTM A992
FYLD 50 ALL
FU 65 ALL
*CB 0 ALL
CB 1.3 ALL
*
LX 210 ALL
UNT 210 ALL
UNB 210 ALL
*
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
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1. STAAD SPACE
INPUT FILE: AISC360-10_Flex2.STD
2. START JOB INFORMATION
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
57. **
58. LOAD LIST 3
59. PARAMETER 1
60. CODE AISC UNIFIED 2010
61. METHOD LRFD
62. *
63. * ASTM A992
64. FYLD 50 ALL
65. FU 65 ALL
66. *CB 0 ALL
67. CB 1.3 ALL
68. *
69. LX 210 ALL
70. UNT 210 ALL
71. UNB 210 ALL
72. *
73. MAIN 1 ALL
STAAD SPACE -- PAGE NO. 3
74. *
75. TRACK 2 ALL
76. CHECK CODE ALL
STEEL DESIGN
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|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR TENSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Yield 0.00E+00 6.61E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-1 3 0.00 |
| Rupture 0.00E+00 7.17E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-2 3 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR COMPRESSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Maj Buck 0.00E+00 5.03E+02 0.000 Eq. E7-1 3 0.00 |
| Min Buck 0.00E+00 5.14E+01 0.000 Eq. E7-1 3 0.00 |
| Flexural |
| Tor Buck 0.00E+00 3.91E+02 0.000 Eq. E7-1 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Ag KL/r Fcr Fe Pn |
| Maj Buck 1.40E+01 56.93 3.80E+01 8.83E+01 5.59E+02 |
| Min Buck 1.47E+01 254.29 3.88E+00 4.43E+00 5.71E+01 |
| Flexural Ag Fcr Pn |
| Tor Buck 1.46E+01 2.95E+01 4.34E+02 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR SHEAR |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 0.00E+00 1.54E+02 0.000 Eq. G2-1 3 0.00 |
| Minor 3.05E+01 1.92E+02 0.159 Eq. G2-1 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
| Results Aw Cv Kv h/tw Vn |
| Major 5.70E+00 1.00 1.20 6.58 1.71E+02 |
| Minor 6.39E+00 1.00 0.00 47.49 1.92E+02 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR YIELDING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 3.20E+03 4.54E+03 0.703 Eq. F2-1 3 210.00 |
| Minor 0.00E+00 7.47E+02 0.000 Eq. F6-1 3 0.00 |
| Intermediate Mn My |
| Major 5.05E+03 0.00E+00 |
| Minor 8.30E+02 0.00E+00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR LATERAL TORSIONAL BUCKLING |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Major 3.20E+03 3.46E+03 0.924 Eq. F2-3 3 210.00 |
| Intermediate Mn Me Cb Lp Lr Lb |
| Major 3.84E+03 0.00E+00 1.30 70.01 203.60 210.00 |
STAAD SPACE -- PAGE NO. 6
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR FLEXURE TENS/COMP INTERACTION |
| RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Flexure Comp 0.924 Eq. H1-1b 3 210.00 |
| Flexure Tens 0.924 Eq. H1-1b 3 210.00 |
| Intermediate Mcx / Mrx / Pc / |
| Mcy Mry Pr |
| Flexure Comp 3.46E+03 3.20E+03 5.14E+01 |
| 7.47E+02 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 |
| Flexure Tens 3.46E+03 3.20E+03 6.61E+02 |
| 7.47E+02 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
77. ***************************************************
78. LOAD LIST 4
79. PARAMETER 2
80. CODE AISC UNIFIED 2010
81. METHOD ASD
82. *
83. * ASTM A992
84. FYLD 50 ALL
85. FU 65 ALL
86. *CB 0 ALL
87. CB 1.3 ALL
88. *
89. LX 210 ALL
90. UNT 210 ALL
91. UNB 210 ALL
92. *
93. TRACK 2 ALL
94. CHECK CODE ALL
STEEL DESIGN
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FX MY MZ LOCATION
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|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR TENSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Yield 0.00E+00 4.40E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-1 4 0.00 |
| Rupture 0.00E+00 4.78E+02 0.000 Eq. D2-2 4 0.00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR COMPRESSION |
| |
| FORCE CAPACITY RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Maj Buck 0.00E+00 3.35E+02 0.000 Eq. E7-1 4 0.00 |
| Min Buck 0.00E+00 3.42E+01 0.000 Eq. E7-1 4 0.00 |
| Flexural |
| Tor Buck 0.00E+00 2.60E+02 0.000 Eq. E7-1 4 0.00 |
| Intermediate |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHECK FOR FLEXURE TENS/COMP INTERACTION |
| RATIO CRITERIA L/C LOC |
| Flexure Comp 0.958 Eq. H1-1b 4 210.00 |
| Flexure Tens 0.958 Eq. H1-1b 4 210.00 |
| Intermediate Mcx / Mrx / Pc / |
| Mcy Mry Pr |
| Flexure Comp 2.30E+03 2.20E+03 3.42E+01 |
| 4.97E+02 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 |
| Flexure Tens 2.30E+03 2.20E+03 4.40E+02 |
| 4.97E+02 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
95. FINISH
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Notes
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Steel Design per AISCASD
Steel Design per AISCASD1 483
Steel Design per AISCASD2 487
Steel Design per AISCASD3 491
Steel Design per AISCASD4 494
Steel Design per AISCASD5 498
Steel Design per AISCASD6 501
Steel Design per AISCASD7 505
Steel Design per AISCASD 8 509
Steel Design per AISCASD 9 512
Steel Design per AISCASD 10 516
Steel Design per AISCASD 11 520
Steel Design per AISCASD 12 523
Steel Design per AISCASD 13 527
Steel Design per AISCASD 14 531
Steel Design per AISCASD 15 535
Steel Design per AISCASD 16 539
Steel Design per AISCASD 17 543
Steel Design per AISCASD 18 548
Reference
AISCAllowable Stress Design, 9th Edition, Example 1, page 3-4.
Problem
Fy =36 ksi
Ky Ly =16ft
KzLz = 31ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is obtained by multiplying FAtimes AXfrom the STAAD.Pro
output.
Table 11-1: Comparison of results for ASDcolumn no. 1
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
F A = 0.9 50ksi 7.08in .2 = 318.6k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 65ksi 5.11in .2 = 248.5k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY.
* PAGE 3-4 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXAMPLE 1. FA SHOULD BE 679/38.8 =
* 17.5 KSI. RATIO SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 670/679 = 0.987
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 31 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP
1 TA ST W14X132
CONST
E STEEL ALL
DENS STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 FIXED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -670
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE AISC
FYLD 36 ALL
LY 192 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
484 STAAD.Pro
11 Steel Design per AISCASD
STAADOutput
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* *
* STAAD.Pro V8i SELECTseries6 *
* Version 20.07.11.32 *
* Proprietary Program of *
* Bentley Systems, Inc. *
* Date= JUN 23, 2015 *
* Time= 11: 5:49 *
* *
* USER ID: Bentley Systems, Inc. *
****************************************************
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
STEEL DESIGN
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY -- PAGE NO. 3
* PAGE 3-4 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXAMPLE 1. F
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN INCH UNIT |
| * |=============================| ===|=== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AISC SECTIONS | | AX = 38.80 |
| * | ST W14X132 | | --Z AY = 8.48 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | AZ = 20.33 |
| AISC-1989 * =============================== ===|=== SY = 74.56 |
| * SZ = 208.16 |
| * |<---LENGTH (FT)= 31.00 --->| RY = 3.76 |
|************* RZ = 6.28 |
| |
| 0.0 (KIP-FEET) |
|PARAMETER |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 STRESSES |
|IN KIP INCH |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 -------------|
| KL/R-Y= 51.09 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FA = 17.50 |
| KL/R-Z= 59.24 +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 fa = 17.27 |
| UNL = 372.00 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FCZ = 21.60 |
| CB = 1.00 +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FTZ = 21.60 |
| CMY = 0.85 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FCY = 27.00 |
| CMZ = 0.85 +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FTY = 27.00 |
| FYLD = 36.00 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 fbz = 0.00 |
| NSF = 1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---| fby = 0.00 |
| DFF = 0.00 0.0 Fey = 57.21 |
| dff= 0.00 ABSOLUTE MZ ENVELOPE Fez = 42.55 |
| (KL/R)max = 59.24 (WITH LOAD NO.) FV = 14.40 |
| fv = 0.00 |
| |
| MAX FORCE/ MOMENT SUMMARY (KIP-FEET) |
| ------------------------- |
| |
| AXIAL SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z MOMENT-Y MOMENT-Z |
| |
| VALUE 670.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 |
| LOCATION 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 |
| LOADING 1 0 0 0 0 |
| |
|**************************************************************************|
|* *|
|* DESIGN SUMMARY (KIP-FEET) *|
|* -------------- *|
|* *|
|* RESULT/ CRITICAL COND/ RATIO/ LOADING/ *|
| FX MY MZ LOCATION |
| ====================================================== |
| PASS AISC- H1-1 0.987 1 |
| 670.00 C 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
|* *|
|**************************************************************************|
| |
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY -- PAGE NO. 4
* PAGE 3-4 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXAMPLE 1. F
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* PAGE 3-4 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXAMPLE 1. F
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Reference
AISCAllowable Stress Design, 9th Edition, Example 2, page 3-4.
Problem
Fy =36 ksi
Ky Ly =11ft
KzLz = 22ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is obtained by multiplying FAtimes AXfrom the STAAD.Pro output
= 18.50(31.20) = 577.2.
Table 11-2: Comparison of results for ASDcolumn no. 2
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY.
* PAGE 3-4 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXAMPLE 2.
* RATIO SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 540/577 = 0.936
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 11 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP
1 TA ST W12X106
CONST
E STEEL ALL
DENS STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 FIXED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -540
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE AISC
FYLD 36 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
KZ 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
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* STAAD.Pro V8i SELECTseries6 *
* Version 20.07.11.32 *
* Proprietary Program of *
* Bentley Systems, Inc. *
* Date= JUN 23, 2015 *
* Time= 11: 5:53 *
* *
* USER ID: Bentley Systems, Inc. *
****************************************************
488 STAAD.Pro
11 Steel Design per AISCASD
4. UNIT KIP FT
5. JOINT COORD
6. 1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 11 0
7. MEMB INCI
8. 1 1 2
9. MEMB PROP
10. 1 TA ST W12X106
11. CONST
12. E STEEL ALL
13. DENS STEEL ALL
14. POISS STEEL ALL
15. SUPP
16. 1 FIXED
17. LOAD 1
18. JOINT LOAD
19. 2 FY -540
20. PERF ANALY
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN INCH UNIT |
| * |=============================| ===|=== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AISC SECTIONS | | AX = 31.20 |
| * | ST W12X106 | | --Z AY = 7.02 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | AZ = 16.22 |
| AISC-1989 * =============================== ===|=== SY = 49.34 |
| * SZ = 144.65 |
| * |<---LENGTH (FT)= 11.00 --->| RY = 3.11 |
|************* RZ = 5.47 |
| |
| 0.0 (KIP-FEET) |
|PARAMETER |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 STRESSES |
|IN KIP INCH |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 IN KIP INCH |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY -- PAGE NO. 5
* PAGE 3-4 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXAMPLE 2.
28. FINISH
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************************************************************
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* *
* Details about additional assistance from *
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* Help->Technical Support *
* *
* Copyright (c) 1997-2015 Bentley Systems, Inc.
* http://www.bentley.com *
************************************************************
490 STAAD.Pro
11 Steel Design per AISCASD
Reference
AISCAllowable Stress Design, 9th Edition, tables on page 3-28.
Problem
Fy =36 ksi
Ky Ly = KzLz = 16ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is obtained by multiplying FAtimes AXfrom the STAAD.Pro output
= 13.06(11.80) = 154.1.
Table 11-3: Comparison of results for ASDcolumn no. 3
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
F A = 0.9 50ksi 7.08in .2 = 318.6k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 65ksi 5.11in .2 = 248.5k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY.
* PAGE 3-28 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. W12X40, 16 FT LONG.
* FA SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 154/11.80 = 13.05 KSI
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 16 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP
1 TA ST W12X40
CONST
E STEEL ALL
DENS STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 FIXED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -150
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE AISC
FYLD 36 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
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* *
* STAAD.Pro V8i SELECTseries6 *
* Version 20.07.11.32 *
* Proprietary Program of *
* Bentley Systems, Inc. *
* Date= JUN 23, 2015 *
* Time= 11: 5:56 *
* *
* USER ID: Bentley Systems, Inc. *
****************************************************
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
492 STAAD.Pro
11 Steel Design per AISCASD
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN INCH UNIT |
| * |=============================| ===|=== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AISC SECTIONS | | AX = 11.70 |
| * | ST W12X40 | | --Z AY = 3.25 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | AZ = 5.51 |
| AISC-1989 * =============================== ===|=== SY = 11.01 |
| * SZ = 51.60 |
| * |<---LENGTH (FT)= 16.00 --->| RY = 1.94 |
|************* RZ = 5.12 |
| |
| 0.0 (KIP-FEET) |
|PARAMETER |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 STRESSES |
|IN KIP INCH |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 -------------|
| KL/R-Y= 98.90 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FA = 13.12 |
| KL/R-Z= 37.48 +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 fa = 12.82 |
| UNL = 192.00 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FCZ = 21.60 |
| CB = 1.00 +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FTZ = 21.60 |
| CMY = 0.85 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FCY = 27.00 |
| CMZ = 0.85 +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FTY = 27.00 |
| FYLD = 36.00 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 fbz = 0.00 |
| NSF = 1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---| fby = 0.00 |
| DFF = 0.00 0.0 Fey = 15.27 |
| dff= 0.00 ABSOLUTE MZ ENVELOPE Fez = 106.29 |
| (KL/R)max = 98.90 (WITH LOAD NO.) FV = 14.40 |
| fv = 0.00 |
| |
| MAX FORCE/ MOMENT SUMMARY (KIP-FEET) |
| ------------------------- |
| |
| AXIAL SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z MOMENT-Y MOMENT-Z |
| |
| VALUE 150.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 |
| LOCATION 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 |
| LOADING 1 0 0 0 0 |
| |
|**************************************************************************|
|* *|
|* DESIGN SUMMARY (KIP-FEET) *|
|* -------------- *|
|* *|
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY -- PAGE NO. 5
* PAGE 3-28 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. W12X40, 16
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* *
* Copyright (c) 1997-2015 Bentley Systems, Inc.
* http://www.bentley.com *
************************************************************
Reference
AISCAllowable Stress Design, 9th Edition, tables on page 3-37.
Problem
Fy =36 ksi
Ky Ly = KzLz = 21ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is obtained by multiplying FAtimes AXfrom the STAAD.Pro
output = 17.61(19.20) = 338.1.
494 STAAD.Pro
11 Steel Design per AISCASD
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
F A = 0.9 50ksi 7.08in .2 = 318.6k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 65ksi 5.11in .2 = 248.5k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY.
* PAGE 3-37 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXTRA STRONG PIPE WITH NOMINAL
* DIA OF 12, 21 FT LONG. FA SHOULD BE APPROX. 337/19.20 = 17.55 KSI
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 21 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP
1 TA ST PIPX120
CONST
E STEEL ALL
DENS STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 FIXED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -330
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE AISC
FYLD 36 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
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* *
* STAAD.Pro V8i SELECTseries6 *
* Version 20.07.11.32 *
* Proprietary Program of *
* Bentley Systems, Inc. *
* Date= JUN 23, 2015 *
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN INCH UNIT |
| * |=============================| ==| |== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AISC SECTIONS | | | AX = 13.70 |
| * | ST PIPX120 | | | --Z AY = 6.83 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | | AZ = 6.83 |
496 STAAD.Pro
11 Steel Design per AISCASD
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY -- PAGE NO. 5
* PAGE 3-37 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXTRA STRON
27. FINISH
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************************************************************
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* Details about additional assistance from *
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* Help->Technical Support *
* *
* Copyright (c) 1997-2015 Bentley Systems, Inc.
* http://www.bentley.com *
************************************************************
Reference
AISCAllowable Stress Design, 9th Edition, tables on page 3-41.
Problem
Fy =46 ksi
Ky Ly = KzLz = 25ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is obtained by multiplying FAtimes AXfrom the STAAD.Pro
output = 14.15(17.40) = 246.2.
Table 11-5: Comparison of results for ASDcolumn no. 5
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
F A = 0.9 50ksi 7.08in .2 = 318.6k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 65ksi 5.11in .2 = 248.5k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY.
* PAGE 3-41 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. SQUARE TUBE 8X8X5/8, 25 FT LONG.
* FA SHOULD BE APPROX. 247/17.40 = 14.20 KSI
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 25 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP
498 STAAD.Pro
11 Steel Design per AISCASD
1 TA ST TUB808010
CONST
E STEEL ALL
DENS STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 FIXED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -240
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE AISC
FYLD 46 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
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* *
* STAAD.Pro V8i SELECTseries6 *
* Version 20.07.11.32 *
* Proprietary Program of *
* Bentley Systems, Inc. *
* Date= JUN 23, 2015 *
* Time= 11: 6: 2 *
* *
* USER ID: Bentley Systems, Inc. *
****************************************************
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN INCH UNIT |
| * |=============================| |=====| ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AISC SECTIONS | | | AX = 17.40 |
| * | ST TUB808010 | | |--Z AY = 7.48 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | | AZ = 7.48 |
| AISC-1989 * =============================== |=====| SY = 38.25 |
| * SZ = 38.25 |
| * |<---LENGTH (FT)= 25.00 --->| RY = 2.97 |
|************* RZ = 2.97 |
| |
| 0.0 (KIP-FEET) |
|PARAMETER |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 STRESSES |
|IN KIP INCH |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 -------------|
| KL/R-Y= 101.17 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FA = 14.15 |
| KL/R-Z= 101.17 +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 fa = 13.79 |
| UNL = 300.00 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FCZ = 27.60 |
| CB = 1.00 +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FTZ = 27.60 |
| CMY = 0.85 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FCY = 27.60 |
| CMZ = 0.85 +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FTY = 27.60 |
| FYLD = 46.00 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 fbz = 0.00 |
| NSF = 1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---| fby = 0.00 |
| DFF = 0.00 0.0 Fey = 14.59 |
| dff= 0.00 ABSOLUTE MZ ENVELOPE Fez = 14.59 |
| (KL/R)max = 101.17 (WITH LOAD NO.) FV = 18.40 |
| fv = 0.00 |
| |
| MAX FORCE/ MOMENT SUMMARY (KIP-FEET) |
| ------------------------- |
| |
| AXIAL SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z MOMENT-Y MOMENT-Z |
| |
| VALUE 240.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 |
500 STAAD.Pro
11 Steel Design per AISCASD
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY -- PAGE NO. 5
* PAGE 3-41 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. SQUARE TUBE
27. FINISH
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**** DATE= JUN 23,2015 TIME= 11: 6: 5 ****
************************************************************
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* *
* Details about additional assistance from *
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* Help->Technical Support *
* *
* Copyright (c) 1997-2015 Bentley Systems, Inc.
* http://www.bentley.com *
************************************************************
Reference
AISCAllowable Stress Design, 9th Edition, tables on page 3-49.
Problem
Fy =46 ksi
Ky Ly = KzLz = 25ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is obtained by multiplying FAtimes AXfrom the STAAD.Pro
output = 6.32(8.08) = 51.06.
Table 11-6: Comparison of results for ASDcolumn no. 6
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
F A = 0.9 50ksi 7.08in .2 = 318.6k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 65ksi 5.11in .2 = 248.5k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY.
* PAGE 3-49 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. RECTANGULAR TUBE 7X5X3/8, 25 FT LONG.
* FA SHOULD BE APPROX. 51/8.08 = 6.31 KSI
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 25 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP
1 TA ST TUB70506
CONST
E STEEL ALL
DENS STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 FIXED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -50
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE AISC
FYLD 46 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
PAGE NO. 1
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* *
502 STAAD.Pro
11 Steel Design per AISCASD
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY -- PAGE NO. 5
* PAGE 3-49 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. RECTANGULAR
27. FINISH
504 STAAD.Pro
11 Steel Design per AISCASD
Reference
AISCAllowable Stress Design, 9th Edition, tables on page 3-54.
Problem
Fy =36 ksi
Ky Ly = KzLz = 16ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is obtained by multiplying FAtimes AXfrom the STAAD.Pro output
= 15.64(19.88) = 310.9.
Table 11-7: Comparison of results for ASDcolumn no. 7
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Note: The calculations in the AISC manual are approximate due to rounding off of KL/r values
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
F A = 0.9 50ksi 7.08in .2 = 318.6k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 65ksi 5.11in .2 = 248.5k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY.
* PAGE 3-54 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. DOUBLE ANGLES 8X6X3/4,
STAADOutput
PAGE NO. 1
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* *
* STAAD.Pro V8i SELECTseries6 *
* Version 20.07.11.32 *
* Proprietary Program of *
* Bentley Systems, Inc. *
* Date= JUN 23, 2015 *
* Time= 11: 6: 8 *
* *
* USER ID: Bentley Systems, Inc. *
****************************************************
506 STAAD.Pro
11 Steel Design per AISCASD
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN INCH UNIT |
| * |=============================| ==||== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AISC SECTIONS | || AX = 19.98 |
| * | LD L806012 | || --Z AY = 5.61 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | || AZ = 8.86 |
| AISC-1989 * |-----------------------------| || SY = 19.74 |
| * SZ = 23.28 |
| * |<---LENGTH (FT)= 40.00 --->| RY = 2.47 |
|************* RZ = 2.52 |
| |
| 0.0 (KIP-FEET) |
|PARAMETER |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 STRESSES |
|IN KIP INCH |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 -------------|
| KL/R-Y= 77.65 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FA = 15.61 |
| KL/R-Z= 76.20 +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 fa = 15.02 |
| UNL = 480.00 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FCZ = 21.60 |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY -- PAGE NO. 5
* PAGE 3-54 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. DOUBLE ANGL
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508 STAAD.Pro
11 Steel Design per AISCASD
Reference
AISCAllowable Stress Design, 9th Edition, tables on page 3-54.
Problem
Fy =36 ksi
Ky Ly = 5ft
KzLz = 30ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is obtained by multiplying FAtimes AXfrom the STAAD.Pro output
=10.09(7.35) = 74.16.
Table 11-8: Comparison of results for ASDcolumn no. 8
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
F A = 0.9 50ksi 7.08in .2 = 318.6k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 65ksi 5.11in .2 = 248.5k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY.
* PAGE 3-93 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. TEE SHAPE WT10.5X25, KL Z-AXIS = 30 FT
* KL Y-AXIS = 5 FT, FA SHOULD BE APPROX. 74/7.35 = 10.07 KSI
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 10 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP
1 TA T W21X50
CONST
E STEEL ALL
DENS STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 FIXED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -70
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE AISC
FYLD 36 ALL
LZ 360 ALL
LY 60 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
510 STAAD.Pro
11 Steel Design per AISCASD
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN INCH UNIT |
| * |=============================| ===|=== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AISC SECTIONS | | AX = 7.35 |
| * | T W21X50 | | --Z AY = 2.83 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | AZ = 2.63 |
| AISC-1989 * |-----------------------------| | SY = 3.81 |
| * SZ = 10.63 |
| * |<---LENGTH (FT)= 10.00 --->| RY = 1.30 |
|************* RZ = 3.29 |
| |
| 0.0 (KIP-FEET) |
|PARAMETER |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 STRESSES |
|IN KIP INCH |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 -------------|
| KL/R-Y= 85.76 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FA = 10.09 |
| KL/R-Z= 109.54 +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 fa = 9.52 |
| UNL = 120.00 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FCZ = 15.85 |
| CB = 1.00 +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FTZ = 21.60 |
| CMY = 0.85 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FCY = 27.00 |
| CMZ = 0.85 +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 FTY = 27.00 |
| FYLD = 36.00 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 fbz = 0.00 |
| NSF = 1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---| fby = 0.00 |
| DFF = 0.00 0.0 Fey = 20.30 |
| dff= 0.00 ABSOLUTE MZ ENVELOPE Fez = 12.45 |
| (KL/R)max = 109.54 (WITH LOAD NO.) FV = 14.40 |
| fv = 0.00 |
| |
| MAX FORCE/ MOMENT SUMMARY (KIP-FEET) |
| ------------------------- |
| |
| AXIAL SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z MOMENT-Y MOMENT-Z |
| |
| VALUE 70.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 |
| LOCATION 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 |
| LOADING 1 0 0 0 0 |
| |
|**************************************************************************|
|* *|
|* DESIGN SUMMARY (KIP-FEET) *|
|* -------------- *|
|* *|
|* RESULT/ CRITICAL COND/ RATIO/ LOADING/ *|
| FX MY MZ LOCATION |
| ====================================================== |
| PASS AISC- H1-1 0.944 1 |
| 70.00 C 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
|* *|
|**************************************************************************|
| |
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY -- PAGE NO. 4
* PAGE 3-93 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. TEE SHAPE W
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AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY -- PAGE NO. 5
* PAGE 3-93 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. TEE SHAPE W
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Reference
AISCAllowable Stress Design, 9th Edition, Example 5, page 2-34.
Problem
Fy =36 ksi
Lu = 6ft
512 STAAD.Pro
11 Steel Design per AISCASD
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is obtained by dividing the applied load (using the table capacity)
by the reported STAAD.Pro critical ratio = 17/1.002 = 16.97.
Table 11-9: Comparison of results for ASDbeam no. 9
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
F A = 0.9 50ksi 7.08in .2 = 318.6k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 65ksi 5.11in .2 = 248.5k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-34 OF
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 5. GOVERNING CONDIION IS SHEAR.
* RATIO SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 1.0
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 6 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP
1 TA ST W10X45
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1
MEMB LOAD
1 UNI GY -17.0
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE AISC
MAIN 1.0 ALL
BEAM 1.0 ALL
FYLD 36 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
SHE 1 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
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* Version 20.07.11.32 *
* Proprietary Program of *
* Bentley Systems, Inc. *
* Date= JUN 23, 2015 *
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1. STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-34 OF
INPUT FILE: AISC_ASD_FLEX9.STD
2. * 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 5. GOVERNING CONDIION IS SHEAR.
3. * RATIO SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 1.0
4. UNIT KIP FT
5. JOINT COORD
6. 1 0 0 0 ; 2 6 0 0
7. MEMB INCI
8. 1 1 2
9. MEMB PROP
10. 1 TA ST W10X45
11. CONST
12. E STEEL ALL
13. POISS STEEL ALL
14. SUPP
15. 1 PINNED
16. 2 FIXED BUT MZ
17. LOAD 1
18. MEMB LOAD
19. 1 UNI GY -17.0
20. PERF ANALY
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN INCH UNIT |
| * |=============================| ===|=== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AISC SECTIONS | | AX = 13.30 |
| * | ST W10X45 | | --Z AY = 3.54 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | AZ = 9.94 |
| AISC-1989 * =============================== ===|=== SY = 13.32 |
| * SZ = 49.11 |
| * |<---LENGTH (FT)= 6.00 --->| RY = 2.00 |
|************* RZ = 4.32 |
| |
| 76.5 (KIP-FEET) |
|PARAMETER | L1 L1 L1 STRESSES |
|IN KIP INCH | IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- + L1 L1 -------------|
| KL/R-Y= 35.93 | FA = 19.51 |
| KL/R-Z= 16.67 + L1 L1 fa = 0.00 |
| UNL = 72.00 | FCZ = 23.76 |
| CB = 1.00 + L1 L1 FTZ = 23.76 |
| CMY = 0.85 | FCY = 27.00 |
| CMZ = 0.85 + FTY = 27.00 |
| FYLD = 36.00 |L0 L0 fbz = 0.00 |
| NSF = 1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---| fby = 0.00 |
| DFF = 0.00 -4.2 Fey = 115.66 |
| dff= 0.00 ABSOLUTE MZ ENVELOPE Fez = 537.14 |
| (KL/R)max = 35.93 (WITH LOAD NO.) FV = 14.40 |
| fv = 14.43 |
| |
| MAX FORCE/ MOMENT SUMMARY (KIP-FEET) |
| ------------------------- |
| |
| AXIAL SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z MOMENT-Y MOMENT-Z |
| |
| VALUE 0.0 51.0 0.0 0.0 76.5 |
| LOCATION 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.0 |
| LOADING 0 1 0 0 1 |
| |
|**************************************************************************|
|* *|
|* DESIGN SUMMARY (KIP-FEET) *|
|* -------------- *|
|* *|
|* RESULT/ CRITICAL COND/ RATIO/ LOADING/ *|
| FX MY MZ LOCATION |
| ====================================================== |
| FAIL SHEAR -Y 1.002 1 |
| 0.00 T 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
|* *|
|**************************************************************************|
| |
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-3 -- PAGE NO. 4
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 5. GOVERNING COND
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-3 -- PAGE NO. 5
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 5. GOVERNING COND
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Reference
AISCAllowable Stress Design, 9th Edition, Example1, page 2-5.
Problem
Fy =36 ksi
Lu = 6ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is obtained by multiplying the FCZ and SZ values from the
STAAD.Prooutput = 23.76(64.71) = 1,537.5 inkip = 128.1.
Table 11-10: Comparison of results for ASDbeam no. 10
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
F A = 0.9 50ksi 7.08in .2 = 318.6k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 65ksi 5.11in .2 = 248.5k
516 STAAD.Pro
11 Steel Design per AISCASD
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-5 OF
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD CODE EXAMPLE 1. RATIO SHOULD BE A LITTLE UNDER 1.0.
* CAPACITY SHOULD BE 128 KIP-FT. (SZ*FCZ SHOULD BE 128 KIP-FT).
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 10 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP
1 TA ST W16X40
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 FIXED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY 12.5
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE AISC
MAIN 1.0 ALL
FYLD 36 ALL
UNL 72.0 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
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* Proprietary Program of *
* Bentley Systems, Inc. *
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1. STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-5 OF
INPUT FILE: AISC_ASD_FLEX10.STD
2. * 9TH ED. AISC-ASD CODE EXAMPLE 1. RATIO SHOULD BE A LITTLE UNDER 1.0.
3. * CAPACITY SHOULD BE 128 KIP-FT. (SZ*FCZ SHOULD BE 128 KIP-FT).
4. UNIT KIP FT
5. JOINT COORD
6. 1 0 0 0 ; 2 10 0 0
7. MEMB INCI
8. 1 1 2
9. MEMB PROP
10. 1 TA ST W16X40
11. CONST
12. E STEEL ALL
13. POISS STEEL ALL
14. SUPP
15. 1 FIXED
16. LOAD 1
17. JOINT LOAD
18. 2 FY 12.5
19. PERF ANALY
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-5 -- PAGE NO. 2
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD CODE EXAMPLE 1. RATIO SHO
20. UNIT INCH
21. PARAM
22. CODE AISC
23. MAIN 1.0 ALL
24. FYLD 36 ALL
25. UNL 72.0 ALL
26. TRACK 2 ALL
27. CHECK CODE ALL
STEEL DESIGN
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-5 -- PAGE NO. 3
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD CODE EXAMPLE 1. RATIO SHO
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN INCH UNIT |
| * |=============================| ===|=== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AISC SECTIONS | | AX = 11.80 |
| * | ST W16X40 | | --Z AY = 4.39 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | AZ = 4.73 |
| AISC-1989 * =============================== ===|=== SY = 8.26 |
| * SZ = 64.75 |
| * |<---LENGTH (FT)= 10.00 --->| RY = 1.56 |
|************* RZ = 6.63 |
| |
| 125.0 (KIP-FEET) |
|PARAMETER |L1 STRESSES |
|IN KIP INCH | L1 L1 IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- + L1 -------------|
| KL/R-Y= 76.68 | L1 FA = 15.57 |
| KL/R-Z= 18.11 + fa = 0.00 |
| UNL = 72.00 | L1 FCZ = 23.76 |
518 STAAD.Pro
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|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-5 -- PAGE NO. 5
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD CODE EXAMPLE 1. RATIO SHO
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Reference
AISCAllowable Stress Design, 9th Edition, Example1, page 2-5.
Problem
Fy =36 ksi
Luc = 9ft (Unbraced length of compression flange)
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is obtained by multiplying the FCZ and SZ values from the
STAAD.Prooutput = 21.60(64.71) = 1397.7 inkip = 116.5 ftkips.
Table 11-11: Comparison of results for ASDbeam no. 11
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
F A = 0.9 50ksi 7.08in .2 = 318.6k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 65ksi 5.11in .2 = 248.5k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-6 OF
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD CODE EXAMPLE 2.
* CAPACITY SHOULD BE 116.5 KIP-FT. (SZ*FCZ SHOULD BE 116.5 KIP-FT).
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 9 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP
1 TA ST W16X40
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 FIXED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
520 STAAD.Pro
11 Steel Design per AISCASD
2 FY 12.94
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE AISC
MAIN 1.0 ALL
FYLD 36 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
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* Version 20.07.11.32 *
* Proprietary Program of *
* Bentley Systems, Inc. *
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****************************************************
1. STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-6 OF
INPUT FILE: AISC_ASD_FLEX11.STD
2. * 9TH ED. AISC-ASD CODE EXAMPLE 2.
3. * CAPACITY SHOULD BE 116.5 KIP-FT. (SZ*FCZ SHOULD BE 116.5 KIP-FT).
4. UNIT KIP FT
5. JOINT COORD
6. 1 0 0 0 ; 2 9 0 0
7. MEMB INCI
8. 1 1 2
9. MEMB PROP
10. 1 TA ST W16X40
11. CONST
12. E STEEL ALL
13. POISS STEEL ALL
14. SUPP
15. 1 FIXED
16. LOAD 1
17. JOINT LOAD
18. 2 FY 12.94
19. PERF ANALY
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-6 -- PAGE NO. 2
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN INCH UNIT |
| * |=============================| ===|=== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AISC SECTIONS | | AX = 11.80 |
| * | ST W16X40 | | --Z AY = 4.39 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | AZ = 4.73 |
| AISC-1989 * =============================== ===|=== SY = 8.26 |
| * SZ = 64.75 |
| * |<---LENGTH (FT)= 9.00 --->| RY = 1.56 |
|************* RZ = 6.63 |
| |
| 116.5 (KIP-FEET) |
|PARAMETER |L1 STRESSES |
|IN KIP INCH | L1 IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- + L1 L1 -------------|
| KL/R-Y= 69.01 | L1 FA = 16.31 |
| KL/R-Z= 16.30 + L1 fa = 0.00 |
| UNL = 108.00 | L1 FCZ = 21.60 |
| CB = 1.00 + FTZ = 21.60 |
| CMY = 0.85 | L1 FCY = 27.00 |
| CMZ = 0.85 + L1 L1 FTY = 27.00 |
| FYLD = 36.00 | L0 fbz = 21.58 |
| NSF = 1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---| fby = 0.00 |
| DFF = 0.00 -6.5 Fey = 31.36 |
| dff= 0.00 ABSOLUTE MZ ENVELOPE Fez = 562.02 |
| (KL/R)max = 69.01 (WITH LOAD NO.) FV = 14.40 |
| fv = 2.94 |
| |
| MAX FORCE/ MOMENT SUMMARY (KIP-FEET) |
| ------------------------- |
| |
| AXIAL SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z MOMENT-Y MOMENT-Z |
| |
| VALUE 0.0 12.9 0.0 0.0 116.5 |
| LOCATION 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 |
| LOADING 0 1 0 0 1 |
| |
|**************************************************************************|
|* *|
|* DESIGN SUMMARY (KIP-FEET) *|
|* -------------- *|
|* *|
|* RESULT/ CRITICAL COND/ RATIO/ LOADING/ *|
| FX MY MZ LOCATION |
522 STAAD.Pro
11 Steel Design per AISCASD
| ====================================================== |
| PASS AISC- H1-3 0.999 1 |
| 0.00 T 0.00 -116.46 0.00 |
|* *|
|**************************************************************************|
| |
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-6 -- PAGE NO. 4
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD CODE EXAMPLE 2.
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-6 -- PAGE NO. 5
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD CODE EXAMPLE 2.
27. FINISH
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Reference
AISCAllowable Stress Design, 9th Edition, tables, page 2-80.
Problem
Fy =36 ksi
L = 25ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is obtained by dividing the applied load (using the table capacity)
by the reported STAAD.Pro critical ratio =43/0.904 = 47.57.
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
F A = 0.9 50ksi 7.08in .2 = 318.6k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 65ksi 5.11in .2 = 248.5k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-80
OF
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. LATERALLY SUPPORTED MC18X58 CHANNEL, 25FT LONG
* LOAD CAPACITY = 43 KIPS. RATIO SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 1.0
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 25 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP
1 TA ST MC18X58
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1
MEMB LOAD
* LOAD INTENSITY = 43/25 = 1.72 KIP/FT
1 UNI GY -1.72
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE AISC
MAIN 1.0 ALL
BEAM 1.0 ALL
FYLD 36 ALL
UNL 1.0 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
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* *
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* Version 20.07.11.32 *
* Proprietary Program of *
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1. STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-80 OF
INPUT FILE: AISC_ASD_FLEX12.STD
2. * 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. LATERALLY SUPPORTED MC18X58 CHANNEL, 25FT LONG
3. * LOAD CAPACITY = 43 KIPS. RATIO SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 1.0
4. UNIT KIP FT
5. JOINT COORD
6. 1 0 0 0 ; 2 25 0 0
7. MEMB INCI
8. 1 1 2
9. MEMB PROP
10. 1 TA ST MC18X58
11. CONST
12. E STEEL ALL
13. POISS STEEL ALL
14. SUPP
15. 1 PINNED
16. 2 FIXED BUT MZ
17. LOAD 1
18. MEMB LOAD
19. * LOAD INTENSITY = 43/25 = 1.72 KIP/FT
20. 1 UNI GY -1.72
21. PERF ANALY
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN INCH UNIT |
| * |=============================| |=== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AISC SECTIONS | | AX = 17.10 |
| * | ST MC18X58 | | --Z AY = 9.98 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | AZ = 3.20 |
| AISC-1989 * =============================== |=== SY = 5.31 |
| * SZ = 75.00 |
| * |<---LENGTH (FT)= 25.00 --->| RY = 1.01 |
|************* RZ = 6.28 |
| |
| 134.4 (KIP-FEET) |
|PARAMETER | L1 L1 L1 STRESSES |
|IN KIP INCH | IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- + L1 L1 -------------|
| KL/R-Y= 295.71 | FA = 1.71 |
| KL/R-Z= 47.75 + L1 L1 fa = 0.00 |
| UNL = 1.00 | FCZ = 21.60 |
| CB = 1.00 + L1 L1 FTZ = 21.60 |
| CMY = 0.85 | FCY = 21.60 |
| CMZ = 0.85 + FTY = 21.60 |
| FYLD = 36.00 |L0 L0 fbz = 21.50 |
| NSF = 1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---| fby = 0.00 |
| DFF = 0.00 -7.5 Fey = 1.71 |
| dff= 0.00 ABSOLUTE MZ ENVELOPE Fez = 65.50 |
| (KL/R)max = 295.71 (WITH LOAD NO.) FV = 14.40 |
| fv = 0.00 |
| |
| MAX FORCE/ MOMENT SUMMARY (KIP-FEET) |
| ------------------------- |
| |
| AXIAL SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z MOMENT-Y MOMENT-Z |
| |
| VALUE 0.0 21.5 0.0 0.0 134.4 |
| LOCATION 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 12.5 |
| LOADING 0 1 0 0 1 |
| |
|**************************************************************************|
|* *|
|* DESIGN SUMMARY (KIP-FEET) *|
|* -------------- *|
|* *|
|* RESULT/ CRITICAL COND/ RATIO/ LOADING/ *|
| FX MY MZ LOCATION |
| ====================================================== |
| PASS AISC- H1-3 0.995 1 |
| 0.00 T 0.00 -134.38 12.50 |
|* *|
|**************************************************************************|
| |
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* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. LATERALLY SUPPORTED MC18
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Reference
AISCAllowable Stress Design, 9th Edition, tables, page 2-80.
Problem
Fy =36 ksi
L =20ft
Luc = 5ft (Unbraced length of compression flange)
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is obtained by dividing the applied load (using the table capacity)
by the reported STAAD.Pro critical ratio =58/1.008 = 57.54.
Table 11-13: Comparison of results for ASDbeam no. 13
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
F A = 0.9 50ksi 7.08in .2 = 318.6k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 65ksi 5.11in .2 = 248.5k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-34
OF
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 4.
* RATIO SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 1.0
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 20 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP
1 TA ST W16X45
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1
MEMB LOAD
1 UNI GY -2.9
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE AISC
MAIN 1.0 ALL
BEAM 1.0 ALL
FYLD 36 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
UNL 60.0 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
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* Version 20.07.11.32 *
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1. STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-34 OF
INPUT FILE: AISC_ASD_FLEX13.STD
2. * 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 4.
3. * RATIO SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 1.0
4. UNIT KIP FT
528 STAAD.Pro
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5. JOINT COORD
6. 1 0 0 0 ; 2 20 0 0
7. MEMB INCI
8. 1 1 2
9. MEMB PROP
10. 1 TA ST W16X45
11. CONST
12. E STEEL ALL
13. POISS STEEL ALL
14. SUPP
15. 1 PINNED
16. 2 FIXED BUT MZ
17. LOAD 1
18. MEMB LOAD
19. 1 UNI GY -2.9
20. PERF ANALY
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN INCH UNIT |
| * |=============================| ===|=== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AISC SECTIONS | | AX = 13.30 |
| * | ST W16X45 | | --Z AY = 4.98 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | AZ = 5.31 |
| AISC-1989 * =============================== ===|=== SY = 9.32 |
| * SZ = 72.80 |
| * |<---LENGTH (FT)= 20.00 --->| RY = 1.57 |
|************* RZ = 6.64 |
| |
| 145.0 (KIP-FEET) |
|PARAMETER | L1 L1 L1 STRESSES |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-3 -- PAGE NO. 5
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 4.
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Reference
AISCAllowable Stress Design, 9th Edition,Example 6, page 2-35.
Problem
Three concentrated loads of 20 kips each at quarter span points. Desired beam depth of 18 in.
Fy =36 ksi
Comparison
Table 11-14: Comparison of results for ASDbeam no. 14
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
F A = 0.9 50ksi 7.08in .2 = 318.6k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 65ksi 5.11in .2 = 248.5k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-35 OF
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 6.
* RATIO SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 1.0
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 30 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP
1 TA ST W18X35
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1
MEMB LOAD
STAADOutput
PAGE NO. 1
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* STAAD.Pro V8i SELECTseries6 *
* Version 20.07.11.32 *
* Proprietary Program of *
* Bentley Systems, Inc. *
* Date= JUN 23, 2015 *
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* USER ID: Bentley Systems, Inc. *
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1. STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-35 OF
INPUT FILE: AISC_ASD_FLEX14.STD
2. * 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 6.
3. * RATIO SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 1.0
4. UNIT KIP FT
5. JOINT COORD
6. 1 0 0 0 ; 2 30 0 0
7. MEMB INCI
8. 1 1 2
9. MEMB PROP
10. 1 TA ST W18X35
11. CONST
12. E STEEL ALL
13. POISS STEEL ALL
14. SUPP
15. 1 PINNED
16. 2 FIXED BUT MZ
17. LOAD 1
18. MEMB LOAD
19. 1 CON GY -20.0 7.5
20. 1 CON GY -20.0 15.0
21. 1 CON GY -20.0 22.5
22. PERF ANALY
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
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AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-3 -- PAGE NO. 2
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 6.
TOTAL PRIMARY LOAD CASES = 1, TOTAL DEGREES OF FREEDOM = 4
TOTAL LOAD COMBINATION CASES = 0 SO FAR.
STEEL DESIGN
STEEL DESIGN
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-3 -- PAGE NO. 3
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 6.
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN INCH UNIT |
| * |=============================| ===|=== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AISC SECTIONS | | AX = 25.30 |
| * | ST W18X86 | | --Z AY = 7.95 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | AZ = 11.38 |
| AISC-1989 * =============================== ===|=== SY = 31.53 |
| * SZ = 166.30 |
| * |<---LENGTH (FT)= 30.00 --->| RY = 2.63 |
|************* RZ = 7.78 |
| |
| 300.0 (KIP-FEET) |
|PARAMETER | L1 STRESSES |
|IN KIP INCH | L1 L1 IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- + L1 L1 -------------|
| KL/R-Y= 136.88 | FA = 7.97 |
| KL/R-Z= 46.29 + L1 fa = 0.00 |
| UNL = 90.00 | L1 FCZ = 23.76 |
| CB = 1.00 + FTZ = 23.76 |
| CMY = 0.85 | L1 L1 FCY = 27.00 |
| CMZ = 0.85 + FTY = 27.00 |
| FYLD = 36.00 |L0 L0 fbz = 21.65 |
| NSF = 1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---| fby = 0.00 |
| DFF = 0.00 -16.7 Fey = 7.97 |
| dff= 0.00 ABSOLUTE MZ ENVELOPE Fez = 69.68 |
| (KL/R)max = 136.88 (WITH LOAD NO.) FV = 14.40 |
| fv = 1.26 |
| |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-3 -- PAGE NO. 5
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 6.
33. FINISH
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**WARNING** SOME MEMBER SIZES HAVE CHANGED SINCE LAST ANALYSIS.
IN THE POST PROCESSOR, MEMBER QUERIES WILL USE THE LAST
ANALYSIS FORCES WITH THE UPDATED MEMBER SIZES.
TO CORRECT THIS INCONSISTENCY, PLEASE DO ONE MORE ANALYSIS.
FROM THE UPPER MENU, PRESS RESULTS, UPDATE PROPERTIES, THEN
FILE SAVE; THEN ANALYZE AGAIN WITHOUT THE GROUP OR SELECT
COMMANDS.
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* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 6.
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Reference
AISCAllowable Stress Design, 9th Edition,Example 7, page 2-35.
Problem
The beam is laterally supported throughout its length.
Fy =36 ksi
Comparison
Table 11-15: Comparison of results for ASDbeam no. 15
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
F A = 0.9 50ksi 7.08in .2 = 318.6k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 65ksi 5.11in .2 = 248.5k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-35 OF
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 7. LATERALLY SUPPORTED BEAM.
* RATIO SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 1.0
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 25 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP
* TRIAL SECTION SIZE:
1 TA ST W14X22
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1
MEMB LOAD
1 UNI GY -1.0
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE AISC
DMAX 15 ALL
MAIN 1.0 ALL
BEAM 1.0 ALL
FYLD 36 ALL
UNL 1.0 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
*CHECK CODE ALL
SELECT OPTIMIZED
FINISH
STAADOutput
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* Version 20.07.11.32 *
* Proprietary Program of *
* Bentley Systems, Inc. *
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* Time= 11: 6:38 *
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1. STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-35 OF
INPUT FILE: AISC_ASD_FLEX15.STD
2. * 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 7. LATERALLY SUPPORTED BEAM.
3. * RATIO SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 1.0
4. UNIT KIP FT
5. JOINT COORD
6. 1 0 0 0 ; 2 25 0 0
7. MEMB INCI
8. 1 1 2
9. MEMB PROP
10. * TRIAL SECTION SIZE:
11. 1 TA ST W14X22
12. CONST
13. E STEEL ALL
14. POISS STEEL ALL
15. SUPP
16. 1 PINNED
17. 2 FIXED BUT MZ
18. LOAD 1
19. MEMB LOAD
20. 1 UNI GY -1.0
21. PERF ANALY
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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STEEL DESIGN
STEEL DESIGN
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-3 -- PAGE NO. 3
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 7. LATERALLY SUPP
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN INCH UNIT |
| * |=============================| ===|=== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AISC SECTIONS | | AX = 8.85 |
| * | ST W14X30 | | --Z AY = 3.40 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | AZ = 3.47 |
| AISC-1989 * =============================== ===|=== SY = 5.82 |
| * SZ = 42.17 |
| * |<---LENGTH (FT)= 25.00 --->| RY = 1.49 |
|************* RZ = 5.73 |
| |
| 78.1 (KIP-FEET) |
|PARAMETER | L1 L1 L1 STRESSES |
|IN KIP INCH | IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- + L1 L1 -------------|
| KL/R-Y= 201.59 | FA = 3.67 |
| KL/R-Z= 52.32 + L1 L1 fa = 0.00 |
| UNL = 1.00 | FCZ = 23.76 |
| CB = 1.00 + L1 L1 FTZ = 23.76 |
| CMY = 0.85 | FCY = 27.00 |
| CMZ = 0.85 + FTY = 27.00 |
| FYLD = 36.00 |L0 L0 fbz = 22.23 |
| NSF = 1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---| fby = 0.00 |
| DFF = 0.00 -4.3 Fey = 3.67 |
| dff= 0.00 ABSOLUTE MZ ENVELOPE Fez = 54.56 |
| (KL/R)max = 201.59 (WITH LOAD NO.) FV = 14.40 |
| fv = 0.00 |
| |
| MAX FORCE/ MOMENT SUMMARY (KIP-FEET) |
| ------------------------- |
| |
| AXIAL SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z MOMENT-Y MOMENT-Z |
| |
| VALUE 0.0 12.5 0.0 0.0 78.1 |
| LOCATION 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 12.5 |
| LOADING 0 1 0 0 1 |
| |
|**************************************************************************|
|* *|
|* DESIGN SUMMARY (KIP-FEET) *|
|* -------------- *|
|* *|
|* RESULT/ CRITICAL COND/ RATIO/ LOADING/ *|
| FX MY MZ LOCATION |
| ====================================================== |
| PASS AISC- H1-3 0.936 1 |
| 0.00 T 0.00 -78.12 12.50 |
|* *|
|**************************************************************************|
| |
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-3 -- PAGE NO. 4
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 7. LATERALLY SUPP
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-3 -- PAGE NO. 5
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 7. LATERALLY SUPP
33. FINISH
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**WARNING** SOME MEMBER SIZES HAVE CHANGED SINCE LAST ANALYSIS.
IN THE POST PROCESSOR, MEMBER QUERIES WILL USE THE LAST
ANALYSIS FORCES WITH THE UPDATED MEMBER SIZES.
TO CORRECT THIS INCONSISTENCY, PLEASE DO ONE MORE ANALYSIS.
FROM THE UPPER MENU, PRESS RESULTS, UPDATE PROPERTIES, THEN
FILE SAVE; THEN ANALYZE AGAIN WITHOUT THE GROUP OR SELECT
COMMANDS.
****************************************************************************
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AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-3 -- PAGE NO. 6
* 9TH ED. AISC-ASD EXAMPLE 7. LATERALLY SUPP
************************************************************
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************************************************************
538 STAAD.Pro
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Reference
AISCAllowable Stress Design, 9th Edition,Example 10, page 2-147.
Problem
Fy =36 ksi
Cb = 1.0
Maximum unbraced length of compression flange is 15 ft.
Comparison
Table 11-16: Comparison of results for ASDbeam no. 16
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
F A = 0.9 50ksi 7.08in .2 = 318.6k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 65ksi 5.11in .2 = 248.5k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-147
* OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXAMPLE 10.
* RATIO SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 1.0
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 35 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP
*TRIAL SECTION
1 TA ST W18X35
CONST
E STEEL ALL
DENS STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1
SELF Y -1.0
MEMB LOAD
1 CON GY -22 10
1 CON GY -22 25
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE AISC
MAIN 1.0 ALL
BEAM 1.0 ALL
FYLD 36 ALL
UNL 180 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
*CHECK CODE ALL
SELECT OPTIMIZED
FINISH
STAADOutput
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* Version 20.07.11.32 *
* Proprietary Program of *
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* Time= 11: 6:42 *
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1. STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-147
INPUT FILE: AISC_ASD_FLEX16.STD
2. * OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXAMPLE 10.
3. * RATIO SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 1.0
4. UNIT KIP FT
5. JOINT COORD
6. 1 0 0 0 ; 2 35 0 0
7. MEMB INCI
8. 1 1 2
9. MEMB PROP
10. *TRIAL SECTION
11. 1 TA ST W18X35
12. CONST
13. E STEEL ALL
14. DENS STEEL ALL
15. POISS STEEL ALL
16. SUPP
17. 1 PINNED
18. 2 FIXED BUT MZ
19. LOAD 1
20. SELF Y -1.0
21. MEMB LOAD
22. 1 CON GY -22 10
540 STAAD.Pro
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-1 -- PAGE NO. 2
* OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXAMPLE 10.
STEEL DESIGN
STEEL DESIGN
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR BENDING CAPACITY. PAGE 2-1 -- PAGE NO. 3
* OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXAMPLE 10.
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN INCH UNIT |
| * |=============================| ===|=== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AISC SECTIONS | | AX = 20.10 |
| * | ST W24X68 | | --Z AY = 8.73 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | AZ = 7.01 |
| AISC-1989 * =============================== ===|=== SY = 15.70 |
| * SZ = 154.43 |
| * |<---LENGTH (FT)= 35.00 --->| RY = 1.87 |
|************* RZ = 9.54 |
| |
| 232.7 (KIP-FEET) |
|PARAMETER | L1 L1 L1 STRESSES |
|IN KIP INCH | L1 L1 IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- + -------------|
| KL/R-Y= 224.42 | FA = 2.97 |
| KL/R-Z= 44.02 + L1 L1 fa = 0.00 |
| UNL = 180.00 | FCZ = 18.59 |
| CB = 1.00 + L1 L1 FTZ = 21.60 |
| CMY = 0.85 | FCY = 27.00 |
| CMZ = 0.85 + FTY = 27.00 |
| FYLD = 36.00 |L0 L0 fbz = 18.08 |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
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* OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXAMPLE 10.
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* OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXAMPLE 10.
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Reference
AISCAllowable Stress Design, 9th Edition,Example 4, page 3-11.
Problem
P =200 kips
Mz = 120 ftkips (strong axis)
My = 40 ftkips (weak axis)
KL = 14 ft
Cm= 0.85
Maximum unbraced length of compression flange is 15 ft.
Comparison
Table 11-17: Comparison of results for ASDbeam-column no. 17
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
F A = 0.9 50ksi 7.08in .2 = 318.6k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 65ksi 5.11in .2 = 248.5k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR COMBINED AXIAL + BENDING.
* PAGE 3-11 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXAMPLE 4.
* RATIO SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 1.0
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 14 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP
1 TA ST W14X109
CONST
E STEEL ALL
DENS STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 FIXED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -200
2 MZ 120
2 MX 40
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE AISC
FYLD 36 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE AISC
FYLD 36 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
STAADOutput
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16. 1 FIXED
17. LOAD 1
18. JOINT LOAD
19. 2 FY -200
20. 2 MZ 120
21. 2 MX 40
22. PERF ANALY
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN INCH UNIT |
| * |=============================| ===|=== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AISC SECTIONS | | AX = 32.00 |
| * | ST W14X109 | | --Z AY = 6.87 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | AZ = 16.80 |
| AISC-1989 * =============================== ===|=== SY = 61.23 |
| * SZ = 173.43 |
| * |<---LENGTH (FT)= 14.00 --->| RY = 3.74 |
|************* RZ = 6.22 |
| |
| 120.0 (KIP-FEET) |
|PARAMETER | L1 L1 L1 STRESSES |
|IN KIP INCH | L1 L1 L1 IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- + L1 L1 L1 -------------|
| KL/R-Y= 44.95 | L1 L1 L1 FA = 18.78 |
| KL/R-Z= 26.99 + L1 L1 L1 fa = 6.25 |
| UNL = 168.00 |L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 FCZ = 23.76 |
| CB = 1.00 +L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 FTZ = 23.76 |
| CMY = 0.85 |L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 FCY = 27.00 |
| CMZ = 0.85 +L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 FTY = 27.00 |
| FYLD = 36.00 |L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 fbz = 8.30 |
| NSF = 1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---| fby = 7.84 |
| DFF = 0.00 120.0 Fey = 73.91 |
| dff= 0.00 ABSOLUTE MZ ENVELOPE Fez = 205.02 |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR COMBINED AXIAL + BENDING. -- PAGE NO. 5
* PAGE 3-11 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXAMPLE 4.
29. UNIT INCH
30. PARAM
31. CODE AISC
32. FYLD 36 ALL
33. TRACK 2 ALL
34. CHECK CODE ALL
STEEL DESIGN
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR COMBINED AXIAL + BENDING. -- PAGE NO. 6
* PAGE 3-11 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXAMPLE 4.
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN INCH UNIT |
| * |=============================| ===|=== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AISC SECTIONS | | AX = 32.00 |
| * | ST W14X109 | | --Z AY = 6.87 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | AZ = 16.80 |
| AISC-1989 * =============================== ===|=== SY = 61.23 |
| * SZ = 173.43 |
| * |<---LENGTH (FT)= 14.00 --->| RY = 3.74 |
|************* RZ = 6.22 |
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| |
| 120.0 (KIP-FEET) |
|PARAMETER | L1 L1 L1 STRESSES |
|IN KIP INCH | L1 L1 L1 IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- + L1 L1 L1 -------------|
| KL/R-Y= 44.95 | L1 L1 L1 FA = 18.78 |
| KL/R-Z= 26.99 + L1 L1 L1 fa = 6.25 |
| UNL = 168.00 |L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 FCZ = 23.76 |
| CB = 1.00 +L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 FTZ = 23.76 |
| CMY = 0.85 |L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 FCY = 27.00 |
| CMZ = 0.85 +L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 FTY = 27.00 |
| FYLD = 36.00 |L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 fbz = 8.30 |
| NSF = 1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---| fby = 7.84 |
| DFF = 0.00 120.0 Fey = 73.91 |
| dff= 0.00 ABSOLUTE MZ ENVELOPE Fez = 205.02 |
| (KL/R)max = 44.95 (WITH LOAD NO.) FV = 14.40 |
| fv = 0.00 |
| |
| MAX FORCE/ MOMENT SUMMARY (KIP-FEET) |
| ------------------------- |
| |
| AXIAL SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z MOMENT-Y MOMENT-Z |
| |
| VALUE 200.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 120.0 |
| LOCATION 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 |
| LOADING 1 0 0 1 1 |
| |
|**************************************************************************|
|* *|
|* DESIGN SUMMARY (KIP-FEET) *|
|* -------------- *|
|* *|
|* RESULT/ CRITICAL COND/ RATIO/ LOADING/ *|
| FX MY MZ LOCATION |
| ====================================================== |
| PASS AISC- H1-2 0.929 1 |
| 200.00 C 40.00 -120.00 0.00 |
|* *|
|**************************************************************************|
| |
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR COMBINED AXIAL + BENDING. -- PAGE NO. 7
* PAGE 3-11 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXAMPLE 4.
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AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR COMBINED AXIAL + BENDING. -- PAGE NO. 8
* PAGE 3-11 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. EXAMPLE 4.
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Reference
AISCAllowable Stress Design, 9th Edition,Example 10, page 3-55.
Problem
KL = 40 in
Comparison
Table 11-18: Comparison of results for ASDbeam-column no. 18
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
F A = 0.9 50ksi 7.08in .2 = 318.6k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 65ksi 5.11in .2 = 248.5k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION + BIAXIAL
BENDING
* PAGE 3-55 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. SINGLE ANGLE 2X2X1/4
* UNBRACED LENGTH IS 40 INCHES.
UNIT KIP FEET
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 5 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
UNIT INCH
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST L20204
CONST
E STEEL ALL
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STAADOutput
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1. STAAD SPACE AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION + BIAXIAL BENDING
INPUT FILE: AISC_ASD_COMB18.STD
2. * PAGE 3-55 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. SINGLE ANGLE 2X2X1/4
3. * UNBRACED LENGTH IS 40 INCHES.
4. UNIT KIP FEET
5. JOINT COORD
6. 1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 5 0
7. MEMB INCI
8. 1 1 2
9. UNIT INCH
10. MEMB PROP AMERICAN
11. 1 TA ST L20204
12. CONST
13. E STEEL ALL
14. POISS STEEL ALL
15. SUPP
16. 1 FIXED
17. LOAD 1
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION + BIAXIA -- PAGE NO. 2
* PAGE 3-55 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. SINGLE ANGL
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN INCH UNIT |
| * |=============================| ==| |== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AISC SECTIONS | | | AX = 0.94 |
| * | ST L20204 | | | --Z AY = 0.33 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | | AZ = 0.33 |
| AISC-1989 * =============================== ==| |== SY = 0.39 |
| * SZ = 0.17 |
| * |<---LENGTH (FT)= 5.00 --->| RY = 0.77 |
|************* RZ = 0.39 |
| |
| 0.1 (KIP-FEET) |
|PARAMETER | L1 L1 L1 STRESSES |
|IN KIP INCH | L1 L1 L1 IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- + L1 L1 L1 -------------|
| KL/R-Y= 52.22 | L1 L1 L1 FA = 13.92 |
| KL/R-Z= 103.36 + L1 L1 L1 fa = 4.77 |
| UNL = 40.00 |L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 FCZ = 33.00 |
| CB = 1.00 +L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 FTZ = 33.00 |
| CMY = 0.85 |L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 FCY = 33.00 |
| CMZ = 0.85 +L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 FTY = 33.00 |
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AISC VERIFICATION PROBLEM FOR AXIAL COMPRESSION + BIAXIA -- PAGE NO. 5
* PAGE 3-55 OF 9TH ED. AISC-ASD. SINGLE ANGL
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Notes
552 STAAD.Pro
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Steel Design per AISCLRFD
Steel Design per AISCLRFD1 554
Steel Design per AISCLRFD2 557
Steel Design per AISCLRFD3 560
Steel Design per AISCLRFD4 563
Steel Design per AISCLRFD5 566
Steel Design per AISCLRFD6 568
Steel Design per AISCLRFD7 571
Steel Design per AISCLRFD8 575
Steel Design per AISCLRFD9 577
Steel Design per AISCLRFD10 580
Steel Design per AISCLRFD11 583
Steel Design per AISCLRFD12 587
Steel Design per AISCLRFD13 588
Steel Design per AISCLRFD14 590
Steel Design per AISCLRFD15 591
Steel Design per AISCLRFD16 593
Steel Design per AISCLRFD17 594
Steel Design per AISCLRFD18 596
Steel Design per AISCLRFD19 600
Steel Design per AISCLRFD20 603
Steel Design per AISCLRFD21 605
Steel Design per AISCLRFD22 609
Steel Design per AISCLRFD23 612
Steel Design per AISCLRFD24 614
Steel Design per AISCLRFD25 616
Steel Design per AISCLRFD26 618
Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 3.1, case (a), page 3-5.
Problem
Assume the reduction in area due to bolt holes to be equivalent to a net section factor of 0.72.
Fy =50 ksi
L =10ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term PNT in the STAAD.Pro output.
Table 12-1: Comparison of results for beam no. 1
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Note: The assumed NSF of 0.72 is comparable to the term Ae/Ag which evaluates to 5.11/7.08.
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.72(7.08in.2 ) = 5.11 in.2
F A = 0.9 50ksi 7.08in .2 = 318.6k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 65ksi 5.11in .2 = 248.5k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE TENSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_TEN1.STD
*
* OBJECTIVE : CHECKING THE DESIGN AXIAL TENSILE STRENGTH OF A
* W8X24 AMERICAN SECTION. CAPACITY SHOULD BE 245 KIPS ACCORDING TO
* EXAMPLE 3-1 ON PAGE 3-5 OF 3RD EDITION LRFD CODE.
*
UNIT KIP FEET
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 10 0 0
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2
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STAADOutput
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19. SUPPORT
20. 1 FIXED
21. LOAD 1
22. JOINT LOAD
23. 2 FX 245
24. PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
TENSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 2
*
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TENSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 4
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Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 3.2, case (a), page 3-7.
Problem
Assume the reduction in area due to bolt holes to be equivalent to a net section factor of 0.795.
Fy =36 ksi
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term PNT in the STAAD.Pro output.
Table 12-2: Comparison of results for beam no. 2
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Note: The assumed NSF of 0.795 is comparable to the term Ae/Ag which evaluates to 2.98/3.75.
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.795(3.75 in.2 ) = 2.98 in.2
F A = 0.9 36ksi 3.75in .2 = 121.5k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 58ksi 2.98in .2 = 129.6k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE TENSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_TEN2.STD
*
* OBJECTIVE : CHECKING THE DESIGN AXIAL TENSILE STRENGTH OF A
* L4X4X1/2 AMERICAN SECTION. CAPACITY SHOULD BE 122 KIPS ACCORDING TO
* EXAMPLE 3-2 ON PAGE 3-7 OF 3RD EDITION LRFD CODE.
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 10 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST L40408
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 FIXED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY 120
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE LRFD
FU 58 ALL
* NSF = 2.98/3.75 = 0.795
NSF 0.795 ALL
TRACK 1 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
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13. 1 1 2
14. MEMB PROP AMERICAN
15. 1 TA ST L40408
16. CONST
17. E STEEL ALL
18. POISS STEEL ALL
19. SUPP
20. 1 FIXED
21. LOAD 1
22. JOINT LOAD
23. 2 FY 120
24. PERF ANALY
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
TENSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 2
*
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Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 4.1, case (a), page 4-7.
Problem
The column is braced at its ends for both axes.
Fy =50 ksi
Length = 30 ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term PNT in the STAAD.Pro output..
Table 12-3: Comparison of results for column no. 3
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Hand Calculation
Net section = 0.795(3.75 in.2 ) = 2.98 in.2
F A = 0.9 36ksi 3.75in .2 = 121.5k
( )( )
t y g
Pn =
( )( )
t FuA e = 0.75 58ksi 2.98in .2 = 129.6k
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_CMP1.STD
*
* EXAMPLE PROBLEM 4.1, CASE (A), PAGE 4-7, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
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STAADOutput
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****************************************************
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 2
*
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*
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Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 4.1, case (b), page 4-7.
Problem
Fy =50 ksi
Length = 30 ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term PNT in the STAAD.Pro output..
Table 12-4: Comparison of results for column no. 3
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_CMP2.STD
*
* EXAMPLE PROBLEM 4.1, CASE (B), PAGE 4-7, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* CAPACITY (PNC) SHOULD BE ABOUT 1300 KIPS
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 30 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W14X132
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT FY MX MZ
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -840
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE LRFD
FYLD 50 ALL
LY 15 ALL
TRACK 1 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
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23. 2 FY -840
24. PERF ANALY
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 2
*
32. FINISH
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*
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Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 4.3, page 4-12.
Problem
The column is pinned at its ends and no intermediate bracing.
Fy =36 ksi
Length = 8 ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term PNC in the STAAD.Pro output..
Table 12-5: Comparison of results for column no. 3
Result Type Reference STAAD.Pro Difference
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_CMP3.STD
*
* EXAMPLE PROBLEM 4.3, PAGE 4-12, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* CAPACITY (PNC) SHOULD BE ABOUT 28.7 KIPS
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 8 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST L40355
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT FY MX MZ
LOAD 1
566 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -25
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE LRFD
FYLD 36 ALL
TRACK 1 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 2
*
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*
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568 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 4.4, page 4-13.
Problem
The member ends are pinned, and the member is braced at the ends only for both axes.
Fy = 50 ksi
Length = 20 ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term PNC in the STAAD.Pro output.
Table 12-6: Comparison of results for column no. 3
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_CMP4.STD
*
* EXAMPLE PROBLEM 4.4, PAGE 4-13, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* CAPACITY (PNC) SHOULD BE ABOUT 102 KIPS
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 20 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA T W12X26
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT FY MX MZ
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -100
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE LRFD
FYLD 50 ALL
TRACK 1 ALL
SELECT ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
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* Bentley Systems, Inc. *
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 2
*
570 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
31. FINISH
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**WARNING** SOME MEMBER SIZES HAVE CHANGED SINCE LAST ANALYSIS.
IN THE POST PROCESSOR, MEMBER QUERIES WILL USE THE LAST
ANALYSIS FORCES WITH THE UPDATED MEMBER SIZES.
TO CORRECT THIS INCONSISTENCY, PLEASE DO ONE MORE ANALYSIS.
FROM THE UPPER MENU, PRESS RESULTS, UPDATE PROPERTIES, THEN
FILE SAVE; THEN ANALYZE AGAIN WITHOUT THE GROUP OR SELECT
COMMANDS.
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*
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Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
AISC Load Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 4.8, page 4-13 & Table 4-6, Page 4-50.
Problem
Fy = 46 ksi
Length = 20 ft
KY = KZ = 0.8
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term PNC in the STAAD.Pro output.
Table 12-7: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD7
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Note:
* In the solved example, on page 4-14, the capacity is reported as Pn = 580 kips. Looking at
Table 4-6 on page 4-50, this happens to be the capacity for a 20 ft effective length, not a 16 ft
effective length. As per the table, the capacity corresponding to a 16 ft effective length is 634
kips.
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_CMP5.STD
*
* EXAMPLE PROBLEM 4.5, PAGE 4-13, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* CAPACITY (PNC) SHOULD BE ABOUT 634 KIPS
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 20 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST HSST12X10X0.5
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT FY MX MZ
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
572 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
2 FY -500
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE LRFD
FYLD 46 ALL
KY 0.8 ALL
KZ 0.8 ALL
TRACK 1 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
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* Bentley Systems, Inc. *
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* Time= 11: 7:52 *
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 2
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**** DATE= JUN 23,2015 TIME= 11: 7:55 ****
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*
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* Details about additional assistance from *
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574 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 4.6, page 4-14.
Problem
Member is 30 ft long. Ends are pinned. Unbraced length should be assumed as the distance
between ends.
Fy = 35 ksi
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term PNC in the STAAD.Pro output.
Table 12-8: Comparison of results for AISC LRFD8
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_CMP6.STD
*
* EXAMPLE PROBLEM 4.6, PAGE 4-14, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* CAPACITY (PNC) SHOULD BE ABOUT 216 KIPS
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 30 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST PIPS100
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT FY MX MZ
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -200
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE LRFD
FYLD 35 ALL
TRACK 1 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
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* Proprietary Program of *
* Bentley Systems, Inc. *
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* Time= 11: 7:56 *
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 2
*
576 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
31. FINISH
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*
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Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 4.7, page 4-14.
Member is 8 ft long. Ends are pinned. Unbraced length should be assumed as the distance
between ends.
Problem
Fy = 36 ksi
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term PNC in the STAAD.Pro output.
Table 12-9: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 9
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_CMP7.STD
*
* EXAMPLE PROBLEM 4.7, PAGE 4-14, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* CAPACITY (PNC) SHOULD BE ABOUT 101 KIPS
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 8 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
UNIT INCH
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA LD L40355 SP 0.75
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT FY MX MZ
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -100
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE LRFD
FYLD 36 ALL
TRACK 1 ALL
578 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
STAADOutput
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* Bentley Systems, Inc. *
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* Time= 11: 8: 0 *
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****************************************************
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 2
*
32. FINISH
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**** DATE= JUN 23,2015 TIME= 11: 8: 3 ****
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*
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Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Table 4-7, Page 4-68.
580 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
Problem
Fy = 42 ksi
Length = 20 ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term PNC in the STAAD.Pro output.
Table 12-10: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 10
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_CMP8.STD
*
* DESIGN COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF A ROUND HSS 10.000X0.5
* TABLE 4-7, PAGE 4-68, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* CAPACITY (PNC) SHOULD BE ABOUT 364 KIPS
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 20 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST HSSP10X0.5
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT FY MX MZ
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -350
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE LRFD
FYLD 42 ALL
TRACK 1 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
PAGE NO. 1
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* Time= 11: 8: 4 *
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
AXIAL COMPRESSION CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 2
*
582 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
32. FINISH
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**** DATE= JUN 23,2015 TIME= 11: 8: 7 ****
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*
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* *
* Details about additional assistance from *
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* Help->Technical Support *
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Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 5.1, Case (a), page 5-12.
Problem
The beam is braced such that Lb = 2 ft. The deflection at mid-span due to a uniformly distributed
service load of 1 kip/ft is also to be calculated.
Fy = 50 ksi
Length = 35 ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term MNZ in the STAAD.Pro output.
Table 12-11: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 11
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_BEN1.STD
*
* EXAMPLE PROBLEM 5.1, CASE (A), PAGE 5-12, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* CAPACITY (MNZ) SHOULD BE ABOUT 294 KIP-FT
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 35 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W18X40
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -1.0
LOAD COMB 2
1 1.8
PERF ANALY
LOAD LIST 1
SECTION 0.5 ALL
PRINT SECTION DISP
LOAD LIST 2
UNIT FEET
PARAM
CODE LRFD
MAIN 1.0 ALL
FYLD 7200 ALL
UNT 2 ALL
TRACK 1 ALL
584 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
STAADOutput
PAGE NO. 1
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* Bentley Systems, Inc. *
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* Time= 11: 6:49 *
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
39. FINISH
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586 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
* *
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Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 5.1, Case (b), page 5-12.
Problem
The beam is braced at the ends and at third points such that Lb = 11.7ft.
Fy = 50 ksi
Length = 35 ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term MNZ in the STAAD.Pro output.
Table 12-12: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 12
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Note: The STAAD.Pro result is based on a Cb of 1.0, while the theoretical solution is based on a
Cb of 1.01
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_BEN2.STD
*
* EXAMPLE PROBLEM 5.1, CASE (B), PAGE 5-12, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* CAPACITY (MNZ) SHOULD BE ABOUT 211 KIP-FT
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 35 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
STAADOutput
(missing or bad snippet)
Reference
Hand calculation using the following reference:
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 5.1, Case (c), page 5-12.
Problem
The beam is braced at the ends and so, Lb = 35 ft.
Fy = 50 ksi
Length = 35 ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term MNZ in the STAAD.Pro output.
588 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
Note: The Cb of 1.14 calculated by STAAD.Pro precisely matches the value used in the
reference hand calculation.
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_BEN3.STD
*
* EXAMPLE PROBLEM 5.1, CASE (C), PAGE 5-12, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* CAPACITY (MNZ) SHOULD BE ABOUT 50.8 KIP-FT
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 35 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W18X40
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -0.3
PERF ANALY
PARAM
CODE LRFD
MAIN 1.0 ALL
CB 0.0 ALL
FYLD 7200 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
(missing or bad snippet)
Reference
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Table 5.2, , page 5-50.
Problem
Beam is bent about its strong axis, and is continuously braced.
Fy = 50 ksi
Length = 30 ft
w = 4.44 kip/ft (equiv. of 500 ftkip design moment)
Comparison
Table 12-14: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 14
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Note: Fully braced condition can be achieved by setting the UNT parameter equal to 1.0 inch.
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_BEN4.STD
*
* TABLE 5.2, PAGE 5-40, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* OBJECTIVE : TO SELECT THE MOST OPTIMUM SECTION WITH A DESIGN
* FLEXURAL STRENGTH OF 500 KIP-FT.
* FOR A FULLY BRACED BEAM, PER ABOVE REFERENCE, IT SHOULD BE
* A W24X55
*
* 500 KIP-FT IS EQUAL TO AN APPLIED LOAD OF 4.444 KIP/FT ON
* A SIMPLY SUPPORTED BEAM
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 30 0 0
MEMB INCI
590 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W12X26
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -4.444
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE LRFD
* FULLY BRACED CONDITION IS ACHIEVED WITH A UNT OF 1.0 INCH
UNT 1.0 ALL
MAIN 1.0 ALL
FYLD 50 ALL
CB 0.0 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
SELECT ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
(missing or bad snippet)
Reference
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Table 5.4, , page 5-65.
Problem
W14x90 shape. Beam is bent about its strong axis.
Fy = 50 ksi
Length = 30 ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term MNZ in the STAAD.Pro output.
Note: Fully braced condition can be achieved by setting the UNT parameter equal to 1.0 inch.
Hand Calculation
MNZ = 6,908 inkips = wl2 /8
8M 8(6, 908)
w= 2
= = 0.426kips/in
l (30 12) 2
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_BEN5.STD
*
* TABLE 5-4, PAGE 5-65, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* OBJECTIVE : TO CHECK THE ADEQUACY OF A NON-COMPACT W SHAPE.
*
* BEAM IS FULLY BRACED. ACCORDING TO ABOVE REFERENCE,
* CAPACITY OF A 30 FT LONG W14X90 IS 154/30=5.133 KIP/FT
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 30 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W14X90
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -5.5
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE LRFD
MAIN 1.0 ALL
592 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
STAADOutput
(missing or bad snippet)
Reference
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Table 5.9, page 5-120.
Problem
C12x25 shape. Beam is bent about its strong axis.
Fy = 50 ksi
Length = 20 ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term MNZ in the STAAD.Pro output.
Table 12-16: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 16
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Note: Fully braced condition can be achieved by setting the UNT parameter equal to 1.0 inch.
Hand Calculation
MNZ =946.1 inkips = wl2 /8
8M 8(946.1)
w= 2
= = 0.131kips/in
l (20 12) 2
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_BEN6.STD
*
* TABLE 5-9, PAGE 5-120, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* OBJECTIVE : TO CHECK THE ADEQUACY OF A C SHAPE.
*
* BEAM IS FULLY BRACED. ACCORDING TO ABOVE REFERENCE,
* CAPACITY OF A 20 FT LONG C12X25 IS 31.8/20=1.59 KIP/FT
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 20 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST C12X25
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -1.50
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE LRFD
MAIN 1.0 ALL
* FULLY BRACED CONDITION IS ACHIEVED WITH A UNT OF 1.0 INCH
UNT 1 ALL
FYLD 36 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
(missing or bad snippet)
594 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
Reference
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Table 5.10, page 5-124.
Problem
MC10x41.1 shape. Beam is bent about its strong axis.
Fy = 50 ksi
Length = 25 ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term MNZ in the STAAD.Pro output.
Table 12-17: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 17
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Note: Fully braced condition can be achieved by setting the UNT parameter equal to 1.0 inch.
Hand Calculation
MNZ = 1,260 inkips = wl2 /8
8M 8(1, 260)
w= 2
= = 0.112kips/in
l (25 12) 2
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_BEN7.STD
*
* TABLE 5-10, PAGE 5-124, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* OBJECTIVE : TO CHECK THE ADEQUACY OF AN MC SHAPE.
*
* BEAM IS FULLY BRACED. ACCORDING TO ABOVE REFERENCE,
* CAPACITY OF A 25 FT LONG MC10X41 IS APPROX. 34/25=1.36 KIP/FT
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 25 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST MC10X41
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -1.34
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE LRFD
MAIN 1.0 ALL
* FULLY BRACED CONDITION IS ACHIEVED WITH A UNT OF 1.0 INCH
UNT 1 ALL
FYLD 36 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
(missing or bad snippet)
Reference
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 5.2, case (a), page 5-16.
Problem
W21x48 shape
Fy = 50 ksi
Length = 40 ft
Lb = 5 ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term MNZ in the STAAD.Pro output.
596 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
Note: Fully braced condition can be achieved by setting the UNT parameter equal to 1.0 inch.
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_BEN8.STD
*
* EXAMPLE PROBLEM 5.2, CASE (A), PAGE 5-16, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* CAPACITY (MNZ) SHOULD BE ABOUT 398 KIP-FT
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 40 0 0
*
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
*
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W21X48
*
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
*
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
*
LOAD 1
MEMBER LOAD
1 CON GY -10 13.333
1 CON GY -10 26.667
*
PERF ANALY
*
SECTION 0.5 ALL
PRINT SECTION DISPLACEMENTS
*
PARAM
CODE LRFD
MAIN 1.0 ALL
STAADOutput
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
598 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
32. *
33. SECTION 0.5 ALL
34. PRINT SECTION DISPLACEMENTS
SECTION DISPLACE
BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 3
*
MEMBER SECTION DISPLACEMENTS
----------------------------
UNITS ARE - INCH
MEMB LOAD GLOBAL X,Y,Z DISPL FROM START TO END JOINTS AT 1/12TH PTS
1 1 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 -0.3644 0.0000
0.0000 -0.7057 0.0000 0.0000 -1.0010 0.0000
0.0000 -1.2273 0.0000 0.0000 -1.3654 0.0000
0.0000 -1.4114 0.0000 0.0000 -1.3654 0.0000
0.0000 -1.2273 0.0000 0.0000 -1.0010 0.0000
0.0000 -0.7057 0.0000 0.0000 -0.3644 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
MAX LOCAL DISP = 1.41141 AT 240.00 LOAD 1 L/DISP= 340
************ END OF SECT DISPL RESULTS ***********
35. *
36. PARAM
37. CODE LRFD
38. MAIN 1.0 ALL
39. FYLD 7200 ALL
40. UNT 5 ALL
41. TRACK 1 ALL
42. CHECK CODE ALL
STEEL DESIGN
BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 4
*
43. FINISH
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**** DATE= JUN 23,2015 TIME= 11: 7:32 ****
BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 5
*
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Reference
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 5.2, case (b), page 5-16.
Problem
W21x48 shape
Fy = 50 ksi
Length = 40 ft
Lb = 13.3 ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term MNZ in the STAAD.Pro output.
Table 12-19: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 19
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_BEN9.STD
*
* EXAMPLE PROBLEM 5.2, CASE (B), PAGE 5-16, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* CAPACITY (MNZ) SHOULD BE ABOUT 306 KIP-FT
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 40 0 0
600 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
*
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
*
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W21X48
*
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
*
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
*
LOAD 1
MEMBER LOAD
1 CON GY -10 13.333
1 CON GY -10 26.667
*
PERF ANALY
*
PARAM
CODE LRFD
MAIN 1.0 ALL
FYLD 7200 ALL
UNT 13.333 ALL
TRACK 1 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
PAGE NO. 1
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8. UNIT KIP FT
9. JOINT COORD
10. 1 0 0 0 ; 2 40 0 0
11. *
12. MEMB INCI
13. 1 1 2
14. *
15. MEMB PROP AMERICAN
16. 1 TA ST W21X48
17. *
18. CONST
19. E STEEL ALL
20. POISS STEEL ALL
21. *
22. SUPP
23. 1 PINNED
24. 2 FIXED BUT MZ
25. *
26. LOAD 1
27. MEMBER LOAD
28. 1 CON GY -10 13.333
29. 1 CON GY -10 26.667
30. *
31. PERF ANALY
BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 2
*
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
32. *
33. PARAM
34. CODE LRFD
35. MAIN 1.0 ALL
36. FYLD 7200 ALL
37. UNT 13.333 ALL
38. TRACK 1 ALL
39. CHECK CODE ALL
STEEL DESIGN
BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 3
*
602 STAAD.Pro
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40. FINISH
*********** END OF THE STAAD.Pro RUN ***********
**** DATE= JUN 23,2015 TIME= 11: 7:36 ****
BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 4
*
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Reference
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 5.2, case (c), page 5-16.
Problem
W21x48 shape
Fy = 50 ksi
Length = 40 ft
Lb = 40 ft (braced at end points only)
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term MNZ in the STAAD.Pro output.
Table 12-20: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 20
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Note: The Cb of 1.14 calculated by STAAD.Pro precisely matches the value used in the
reference hand calculation.
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_BEN10.STD
*
* EXAMPLE PROBLEM 5.2, CASE (C), PAGE 5-16, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* CAPACITY (MNZ) SHOULD BE ABOUT 70.2 KIP-FT
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 40 0 0
*
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
*
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W21X48
*
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
*
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
*
LOAD 1
MEMBER LOAD
1 CON GY -10 13.333
1 CON GY -10 26.667
*
PERF ANALY
*
PARAM
CODE LRFD
MAIN 1.0 ALL
FYLD 7200 ALL
CB 0.0 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
(missing or bad snippet)
604 STAAD.Pro
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Reference
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 5.4, page 5-21.
Problem
The beam should also satisfy a deflection limit of 1.0 inches under service load.
Fy = 50 ksi
Length = 20 ft
Lb = 10 ft
Service load of 2.0 kip/ft. Deflection limit under service load = 1.0 in.
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the term MNZ in the STAAD.Pro output.
Table 12-21: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 21
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE BENDING PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_BEN11.STD
*
* EXAMPLE 5.4, PAGE 5-21, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* OBJECTIVE : TO FIND THE OPTIMUM W SHAPE WITH A FLEXURAL
* DESIGN STRENGTH OF 150 KIP-FT.
*
* ACCORDING TO ABOVE REFERENCE, THE SECTION SHOULD BE W16X31
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 20 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
STAADOutput
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606 STAAD.Pro
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
46. FINISH
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BENDING PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 6
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608 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
Reference
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 5.5, page 5-21.
Problem
W21x62 section.
Fy = 50 ksi
40 ft, 30 ft, and 8 ft spans are investigated. All beams are fully braced.
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the ratio of MNZ in the STAAD output.
Table 12-22: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 22
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_BEN12.STD
*
* OBJECTIVE : TO DETERMINE THE MAXIMUM UNIFORMLY
* DISTRIBUTED LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF 3 BEAMS.
*
* EXAMPLE PROBLEM 5.5 PAGE 5-21, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 40 0 0
3 0 10 0 ; 4 30 10 0
5 0 20 0 ; 6 8 20 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2 ; 2 3 4 ; 3 5 6
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 2 3 TA ST W21X62
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 3 5 PINNED
2 4 6 FIXED BUT MZ
*
LOAD 1
MEMBER LOAD
* ON MEMBER 1, W=108/40=2.7
1 UNI GY -2.7
* ON MEMBER 2, W=144/30
2 UNI GY -4.8
* ON MEMBER 3, W=454/8
3 UNI GY -56.75
*
PERF ANALY
PARAM
CODE LRFD
MAIN 1.0 ALL
FYLD 7200 ALL
* FULLY BRACED CONDITION CAN BE ACHIEVED BY SETTING UNT TO 1.0 INCH
UNT 0.1 ALL
TRACK 1 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
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* Bentley Systems, Inc. *
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610 STAAD.Pro
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 6 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 3
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 6
36. PARAM
37. CODE LRFD
38. MAIN 1.0 ALL
39. FYLD 7200 ALL
40. * FULLY BRACED CONDITION CAN BE ACHIEVED BY SETTING UNT TO 1.0 INCH
41. UNT 0.1 ALL
42. TRACK 1 ALL
43. CHECK CODE ALL
STEEL DESIGN
BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 3
*
44. FINISH
BENDING CAPACITY PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED -- PAGE NO. 4
*
*********** END OF THE STAAD.Pro RUN ***********
**** DATE= JUN 23,2015 TIME= 11: 7: 5 ****
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Reference
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 6.1 case(a), page 6-5.
612 STAAD.Pro
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Problem
W10x22
Fy = 50 ksi
Fu = 65 ksi
Pu = 55 kips
Muy = 20 ftkips, Muz = 0
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the terms PNT and MNY in the STAAD.Pro output.
Table 12-23: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 23
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Note: Fully braced condition can be achieved by setting the UNT parameter equal to 1.0 inch.
Hand Calculations
According to page 16.1 - 97 of the LRFD 3rd ed. code,
Mp = Fy Z 1.5Fy S
For a W10X22,
0.9 (1.5Fy S) = 0.9 [1.5 (50)(3.97)] = 268 kip-in = 22.33 kip-ft,
which is lower than (0.9 Fy . Z) = 22.9. Hence, STAAD.Pro uses this limit state.
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE COMBINED AXIAL TENSION + FLEXURE PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_COMB1.STD
*
* EXAMPLE PROBLEM 6.1, CASE (A), PAGE 6-5, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* INTERACTION RATIO SHOULD BE ABOUT 0.967
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 10 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W10X22
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 FIXED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY 55
2 MX 20.0
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE LRFD
FYLD 50 ALL
FU 65 ALL
UNT 1 ALL
UNB 1 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
(missing or bad snippet)
Reference
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 6.1 case(b), page 6-5.
Problem
W10x22 section.
Fy = 50 ksi
Fu = 65 ksi
Pu = 55 kips
Muy = 0, Muz = 55 ftkips
Lb = 4 ft
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the terms PNT and MNZ in the STAAD.Pro output.
614 STAAD.Pro
12 Steel Design per AISCLRFD
Note: Fully braced condition can be achieved by setting the UNT parameter equal to 1.0 inch.
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE COMBINED AXIAL TENSION + FLEXURE PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_COMB2.STD
*
* EXAMPLE PROBLEM 6.1, CASE (B), PAGE 6-5, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* INTERACTION RATIO SHOULD BE ABOUT 0.98
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 10 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W10X22
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 FIXED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY 140
2 MZ 55.0
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE LRFD
FYLD 50 ALL
FU 65 ALL
UNT 48 ALL
UNB 48 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAADOutput
(missing or bad snippet)
Reference
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 6.2, page 6-6.
Problem
W14x176 section.
Fy = 50 ksi
Pu = 1,400 kips
Muy = 70 ftkips, Muz = 200 ftkips
Lb = 14 ft
Reverse curvature bending with equal end moments for both axis.
Comparison
The reported STAAD.Pro value is based on the terms PNT, MNY, and MNZ in the STAAD.Pro output.
Table 12-25: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 25
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
Hand Calculations
According to page 16.1 - 97 of the LRFD 3rd ed. code,
Mp = Fy Z 1.5Fy S
For a W14x176,
0.9 (1.5Fy S) = 0.9 [1.5 (50)(107)] = 7,222 kip-in = 601.8 kip-ft,
which is lower than (0.9 Fy . Z) = 611. Hence, STAAD.Pro uses this limit state.
616 STAAD.Pro
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STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AXIAL COMPRESSION + BIAXIAL BENDING PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_COMB3.STD
*
* EXAMPLE PROBLEM 6.2, PAGE 6-6, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* INTERACTION RATIO SHOULD BE ABOUT 0.973
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0 ; 2 14 0
*
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2
*
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W14X176
*
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
*
SUPPORT
1 FIXED BUT FX MX MY MZ
2 FIXED BUT MY MZ
*
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
1 FX 1400
*
LOAD 2
JOINT LOAD
1 MZ 200
2 MZ 200
*
LOAD 3
JOINT LOAD
1 MY 70
2 MY 70
*
LOAD COMB 4
1 1 2 1 3 1
*
PERF ANALY
LOAD LIST 4
PRINT MEMB FORCE
*
PARAMETER
CODE LRFD
STAADOutput
(missing or bad snippet)
Reference
AISCLoad Factor Resistance Design, 3rd Edition, Example 6.4, page 6-9.
Problem
Fy = 50 ksi
Pu = 400 kips
Muy = 80 ftkips, Muz = 250 ftkips
Lb = 14 ft
Reverse curvature bending with equal end moments for both axis.
Comparison
Table 12-26: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 26
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAADInput
STAAD SPACE AXIAL COMPRESSION + BIAXIAL BENDING PER AISC LRFD 3RD ED
*
* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_COMB4.STD
*
* EXAMPLE PROBLEM 6.4, PAGE 6-9, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* THE LIGHTEST SUITABLE SECTION SHOULD BE A W14X99
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0 ; 2 14 0
*
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2
618 STAAD.Pro
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*
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W14X90
*
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
*
SUPPORT
1 FIXED
*
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FX -400
2 MZ 250
2 MY 80
*
PERF ANALY
*
PARAMETER
CODE LRFD
FYLD 7200 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
SELECT ALL
*
FINISH
STAADOutput
(missing or bad snippet)
Notes
620 STAAD.Pro
13
Steel Design per AS 4100-1998
Steel Design per AS 4100-1998 1 621
Steel Design per AS 4100-1998 2 627
Steel Design per AS 4100-1998 3 633
Reference
B.Gorenc, R.Tinyou and A.Syam, Steel Designer's Handbook, 8th edition, UNSW Press, problem 5.3,
page 112.
Problem
Check the suitability of a 360UB50.7 Grade 300 for the beam in Example 5.2 of the reference. This
solution relies mainly on AS 4100 and minimally on AISC [1999a], for example, to get basic
section properties. Omit deflection checks.
Comparison
Table 13-1: Comparison of results for problem
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
Tip: You can copy and paste this content directly into a .std file to run in STAAD.Pro.
622 STAAD.Pro
13 Steel Design per AS 4100-1998
* Imposed Action
1 UNI GY -4.8
* Point Load
1 CON GY -10
*******************************
LOAD COMBINATION 3 ULC
1 1.2 2 1.5
*******************************
PERFORM ANALYSIS
*
UNIT MMS NEWTON
PARAMETER 1
CODE AUSTRALIAN
*
* Grade 300 steel
FYLD 300 ALL
*
* Twist restraint factor
KT 1.04 ALL
*
* Effective length Le
UNT 5820 ALL
*
* Moment modification factor
ALM 1.41 ALL
*
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
*
* Published capacity:- Mb = 138 (pg 114)
* Therefore Utilisation ratio = 125/138 = 0.906
*
FINISH
STAAD Output
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624 STAAD.Pro
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
60. *
61. UNIT MMS NEWTON
62. PARAMETER 1
63. CODE AUSTRALIAN
64. *
65. * GRADE 300 STEEL
66. FYLD 300 ALL
67. *
68. * TWIST RESTRAINT FACTOR
69. KT 1.04 ALL
70. *
71. * EFFECTIVE LENGTH LE
72. UNT 5820 ALL
73. *
74. * MOMENT MODIFICATION FACTOR
75. ALM 1.41 ALL
76. *
77. TRACK 2 ALL
78. CHECK CODE ALL
STEEL DESIGN
BENDING CAPACITY PER AS4100 1998 -- PAGE NO. 4
*
STAAD.Pro CODE CHECKING - ( AS4100-1998 ) V2.3
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|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN CM UNIT |
| * |=============================| ===|=== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AUSTRALIAN SECTIONS | | AX=0.6470E+2 |
| * | ST UB360X50.7 | | --Z AY=0.2599E+2 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | AZ=0.2622E+2 |
|AS4100 1998 * =============================== ===|=== PY=0.1730E+3 |
| * PZ=0.8970E+3 |
| * |<---LENGTH (ME= 8.00 --->| RY=0.3852E+1 |
|************* RZ=0.1481E+2 |
| Iw=0.2848E+6 |
| 124.7( KN-METR) |
|PARAMETER | 3 FORCE/MOMENT |
|IN NEWTON MM | 3 3 IN KN METRE |
|--------------- + -------------|
| KL/R-Y= 207.7 | 3 3 PNC=0.2420E+3|
79. *
80. * PUBLISHED CAPACITY:- MB = 138 (PG 114)
81. * THEREFORE UTILISATION RATIO = 125/138 = 0.906
82. *
83. FINISH
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Reference
B.Gorenc, R.Tinyou and A.Syam, Steel Designer's Handbook, 8th edition, UNSW Press, problem 6.3,
page 168.
Problem
Verify the capacity of the beam-column which uses a UC section in Grade 300 steel. The column is
fixed at the base and braced at mid-point in weak-axis bending only. The top of the column is
pinned and laterally restrained by braces. Beam B1 and B2 are connected to the column using
simple construction to AS4100 Clause 4.3.4.
Permanent Loads:
Comparison
Table 13-2: Comparison of results for problem
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
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* Beam 1 RG1
2 FY -190 MZ -38
* Beam 2 RG2
2 FY -60 MX 4.8
*
LOAD COMB 3 ULS
1 1.2 2 1.5
*
PERFORM ANALYSIS
*
UNIT MMS NEWTON
PARAMETER 1
CODE AUSTRALIAN 1998
*
* Grade 300 steel
FYLD 280 ALL
*
* Restrained mid height in minor axis
LZ 9000 ALL
LY 4500 ALL
UNT 4500 ALL
UNB 4500 ALL
*
* Effective length factor Kex
KZ 0.85 ALL
*
* Effective Length factor Key
KY 1 ALL
*
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
*
* Published ratio for clause 8.3.4 = 0.762
*
FINISH
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2. *
3. * INPUT FILE: AS4100_BEN2.STD
4. *
5. * REFERENCE : STEEL DESIGNER'S HANDBOOK, B.GORENC, R.TINYOU AND A.SYAM,
6. * 8TH EDITION, EXAMPLE PROBLEM 6.3, PAGE 168
7. *
8. * OBJECTIVE : TO DETERMINE THE ADEQUACY OF A UC SHAPE IN COMPRESSION
9. * PLUS BENDING PER THE AS4100-1998 CODE
10. *
11. START JOB INFORMATION
12. ENGINEER DATE 22-JUL-14
13. END JOB INFORMATION
14. *
15. INPUT WIDTH 79
16. UNIT METER KN
17. JOINT COORDINATES
18. 1 0 0 0; 2 0 9 0
19. MEMBER INCIDENCES
20. 1 1 2
21. *
22. DEFINE MATERIAL START
23. ISOTROPIC STEEL
24. E 1.99947E+008
25. POISSON 0.3
26. DENSITY 76.8191
27. ALPHA 6.5E-006
28. DAMP 0.03
29. END DEFINE MATERIAL
30. *
31. MEMBER PROPERTY AUSTRALIAN
32. 1 TABLE ST UC250X89.5
33. PRINT MEMBER PROPERTIES ALL
MEMBER PROPERTI ALL
COMPRESSION+BENDING PER AS4100 1998 -- PAGE NO. 2
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
62. *
63. UNIT MMS NEWTON
64. PARAMETER 1
65. CODE AUSTRALIAN 1998
66. *
67. * GRADE 300 STEEL
68. FYLD 280 ALL
69. *
70. * RESTRAINED MID HEIGHT IN MINOR AXIS
71. LZ 9000 ALL
72. LY 4500 ALL
73. UNT 4500 ALL
74. UNB 4500 ALL
75. *
76. * EFFECTIVE LENGTH FACTOR KEX
77. KZ 0.85 ALL
78. *
79. * EFFECTIVE LENGTH FACTOR KEY
80. KY 1 ALL
81. *
82. TRACK 2 ALL
83. CHECK CODE ALL
STEEL DESIGN
COMPRESSION+BENDING PER AS4100 1998 -- PAGE NO. 4
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|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Y PROPERTIES |
|************* | IN CM UNIT |
| * |=============================| ===|=== ------------ |
|MEMBER 1 * | AUSTRALIAN SECTIONS | | AX=0.1140E+3 |
| * | ST UC250X89.5 | | --Z AY=0.2730E+2 |
|DESIGN CODE * | | | AZ=0.5905E+2 |
|AS4100 1998 * =============================== ===|=== PY=0.5750E+3 |
| * PZ=0.1230E+4 |
84. *
85. * PUBLISHED RATIO FOR CLAUSE 8.3.4 = 0.762
86. *
87. FINISH
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Reference
B.Gorenc, R.Tinyou and A.Syam, Steel Designer's Handbook, 8th edition, UNSW Press, problem 7.2,
page 198.
Problem
Select a section for a diagonal member of a truss. Verify its capacity. Use on equal leg angle in
Grade 300 steel with one line of M20/S fasteners in one leg. Axial load of 300 kNis applied.
Comparison
Table 13-3: Comparison of results for problem
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
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*
DEFINE MATERIAL START
ISOTROPIC STEEL
E 1.99947e+008
POISSON 0.3
DENSITY 76.8191
ALPHA 6.5e-006
DAMP 0.03
END DEFINE MATERIAL
*
MEMBER PROPERTY AUSTRALIAN
1 TABLE ST A125X125X8
PRINT MEMBER PROPERTY ALL
*
CONSTANTS
MATERIAL STEEL MEMB 1
*
SUPPORTS
1 FIXED
*****************************************
LOAD 1 LOADTYPE DEAD TITLE PERMANENT LOAD
JOINT LOAD
2 FX 99.0
*
LOAD 2 LOADTYPE LIVE TITLE IMPOSED LOAD
JOINT LOAD
2 FX 121
*
LOAD COMBINATION 3 ULS
1 1.2 2 1.5
*
PERFORM ANALYSIS
UNIT MMS NEWTON
*
PARAMETER 1
CODE AUSTRALIAN 1998
*
* KT from AS 4100-1998 Table 7.3.2 case (i)
KT 0.85 MEMB 1
*
* NSF = An/Ag = 1720/1900
NSF 0.905 MEMB 1
***
TRACK 2.0 ALL
CHECK CODE MEMB 1
*
* UTILIZATION RATIO = 300/492 = 0.610
*
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33. *
34. SUPPORTS
35. 1 FIXED
36. *****************************************
37. LOAD 1 LOADTYPE DEAD TITLE PERMANENT LOAD
38. JOINT LOAD
39. 2 FX 99.0
40. *
41. LOAD 2 LOADTYPE LIVE TITLE IMPOSED LOAD
42. JOINT LOAD
43. 2 FX 121
44. *
45. LOAD COMBINATION 3 ULS
46. 1 1.2 2 1.5
47. *
48. PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
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|PARAMETER | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FORCE/MOMENT |
|IN NEWTON MM | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IN KN METRE |
|--------------- + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -------------|
| KL/R-Y= 81.1 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PNC=0.1024E+3|
| KL/R-Z= 161.3 + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PNT=0.4920E+3|
| UNL = 4000.0 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 pn =-.3003E+3|
| MAIN = 0.0 + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MNZ=0.7201E+1|
| PHI = 0.90 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 mnz=0.0000E+0|
| FULT = 440.0 + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MNY=0.1156E+2|
| FYLD = 320.0 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 mny=0.0000E+0|
| NSF = 0.90 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---| VZ =0.1123E+3|
| SKT = 1.00 0.0 vz =0.0000E+0|
| SKL = 1.00 ABSOLUTE MZ ENVELOPE VY =0.1123E+3|
| SKR = 1.00 (WITH LOAD NO.) vy =0.0000E+0|
| |
| Section Type: Noncompact - about Z axis; Noncompact - about Y axis |
| |
| Parameters used to calculate RATIO |
| ---------------------------------- |
| Ns=0.6045E+3 Msz=0.1013E+2 Msy=0.2174E+2 Mbz=0.8001E+1 Mby=0.1284E+2 |
| Miz=0.0000E+0 Miy=0.0000E+0 Moz=0.0000E+0 Moy=0.0000E+0 |
| Nciz=0.1138E+3 Nciy=0.2897E+3 Ncz=0.1138E+3 Ncy=0.2897E+3 |
| ALPHA,M= 1.000 ALPHA,B= 1.000 ALPHA,SZ= 0.790 ALPHA,SY= 0.591 |
| |
| MAX FORCE/ MOMENT SUMMARY ( KN-METR) |
| ------------------------- |
| AXIAL SHEAR-Y SHEAR-Z MOMENT-Y MOMENT-Z |
| VALUE -300.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 |
| LOCATION 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 |
| LOADING 3 0 0 0 0 |
|**************************************************************************|
|* DESIGN SUMMARY ( KN-METR) *|
|* -------------- *|
|* RESULT/ CRITICAL COND/ RATIO/ LOADING/ *|
|* FX MY MZ LOCATION *|
|* ====================================================== *|
|* PASS TENSION 0.610 3 *|
|* 300.30 T 0.0 0.0 0.00 *|
|**************************************************************************|
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
AXIAL TENSILE CAPACITY PER AS4100 1998 -- PAGE NO. 5
*
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62. *
63. * UTILIZATION RATIO = 300/492 = 0.610
64. *
65. FINISH
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Steel Design per BS 5950-1:2000 7 675
Reference
Steelwork Design Guide to BS 5950-1:2000, Volume 2, Worked Examples, SCI publication P326,
Example 2, The Steel Construction Institute.
Problem
The beam is designed in S275 steel for the loading described.
Dead Loads, fd = 1.4:
Comparison
Table 14-1: Comparison of results for BS 5950 beam 1
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
TRACK 2 ALL
Maximum detail output
UNI 0 ALL
Identifies the beam as fully restrained
DEF360 ALL
Limiting ratio of beam length to maximum deflection
DJ1 1 ALL
Identifies starting joint of "physical member" for deflection check
DJ2 3 ALL
Identifies ending joint of "physical member" for deflection check
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START JOB INFORMATION
JOB NAME Example no. 2
JOB CLIENT The Steel Construction Institute
JOB COMMENT Simply supported restrained beam
ENGINEER DATE Jun-2003
END JOB INFORMATION
INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT METER KN
*********************************************
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 3.25 0 0; 3 6.5 0 0;
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2; 2 2 3;
DEFINE MATERIAL START
ISOTROPIC STEEL
E 2.05e+008
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POISSON 0.3
DENSITY 76.8195
ALPHA 1.2e-005
DAMP 0.03
END DEFINE MATERIAL
MEMBER PROPERTY BRITISH
1 2 TABLE ST UB533X210X92
CONSTANTS
MATERIAL STEEL MEMB 1 2
SUPPORTS
1 3 FIXED BUT MZ
*********************************************
* Loading
LOAD 1 DEAD
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -40
MEMBER LOAD
1 2 UNI GY -15
*********************************************
LOAD 2 LIVE
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -50
MEMBER LOAD
1 2 UNI GY -30
*********************************************
LOAD COMB 100 COMBINATION LOAD CASE 3
1 1.4 2 1.6
PERFORM ANALYSIS PRINT STATICS CHECK
*********************************************
* First check the forces
PARAMETER
CODE BS5950
TRACK 2 ALL
UNL 0 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
*********************************************
* Second check the displacements
UNIT MMS KN
LOAD LIST 2
PARAMETER
CODE BS5950
DFF 360 ALL
DJ1 1 ALL
DJ2 3 ALL
TRACK 4 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
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INPUT FILE: BS5950_Beam1.STD
2. START JOB INFORMATION
3. JOB NAME EXAMPLE NO. 2
4. JOB CLIENT THE STEEL CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE
5. JOB COMMENT SIMPLY SUPPORTED RESTRAINED BEAM
6. ENGINEER DATE JUN-2003
7. END JOB INFORMATION
8. INPUT WIDTH 79
9. UNIT METER KN
10. *********************************************
11. JOINT COORDINATES
12. 1 0 0 0; 2 3.25 0 0; 3 6.5 0 0
13. MEMBER INCIDENCES
14. 1 1 2; 2 2 3
15. DEFINE MATERIAL START
16. ISOTROPIC STEEL
17. E 2.05E+008
18. POISSON 0.3
19. DENSITY 76.8195
20. ALPHA 1.2E-005
21. DAMP 0.03
22. END DEFINE MATERIAL
23. MEMBER PROPERTY BRITISH
24. 1 2 TABLE ST UB533X210X92
25. CONSTANTS
26. MATERIAL STEEL MEMB 1 2
27. SUPPORTS
28. 1 3 FIXED BUT MZ
29. *********************************************
30. * LOADING
31. LOAD 1 DEAD
32. JOINT LOAD
33. 2 FY -40
34. MEMBER LOAD
35. 1 2 UNI GY -15
36. *********************************************
37. LOAD 2 LIVE
38. JOINT LOAD
STAAD SPACE -- PAGE NO. 2
39. 2 FY -50
40. MEMBER LOAD
41. 1 2 UNI GY -30
42. *********************************************
43. LOAD COMB 100 COMBINATION LOAD CASE 3
44. 1 1.4 2 1.6
45. PERFORM ANALYSIS PRINT STATICS CHECK
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 3 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 2
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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Reference
Steelwork Design Guide to BS 5950-1:2000, Volume 2, Worked Examples, SCI publication P326,
Example 3, The Steel Construction Institute.
Problem
Intermediate point loads are applied to the bottom flange. These do not provide restraint
against lateral-torsional buckling. The beam is designed in S275 steel.
Dead Loads, fd = 1.4:
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l Selfweight ws = 3 kN/m
l Point Load W 1d = 40 kN
l Point Load W 2d = 20 kN
Imposed Loads, fi = 1.6:
l Point Load W 1i = 60 kN
l Point Load W 2i = 30 kN
Comparison
Table 14-2: Comparison of results for BS 5950 Beam 2
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
TRACK 2 ALL
Maximum detail output
MLT 0.46ALL
Specifies the mLT value to use in the lateral-torsional buckling calculations
UNI6.3 ALL
Specifies the lateral-torsional buckling length to be used
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START JOB INFORMATION
JOB NAME Example no. 3
JOB CLIENT The Steel Construction Institute
JOB COMMENT Unrestrained beam with end moments
ENGINEER DATE Jun-2003
END JOB INFORMATION
INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT METER KN
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 3 0 0; 3 6 0 0; 4 9 0 0;
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4;
*************************************
DEFINE MATERIAL START
ISOTROPIC STEEL
E 2.05e+008
POISSON 0.3
DENSITY 76.8195
ALPHA 1.2e-005
DAMP 0.03
END DEFINE MATERIAL
MEMBER PROPERTY BRITISH
1 TO 3 TABLE ST UB457X191X67
CONSTANTS
MATERIAL STEEL MEMB 1 TO 3
SUPPORTS
1 4 FIXED
*************************************
LOAD 1 DEAD
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -40
MEMBER LOAD
1 TO 3 UNI GY -3
UNIT MMS KN
JOINT LOAD
3 FY -20
UNIT METER KN
LOAD 2 LIVE
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -60
UNIT MMS KN
JOINT LOAD
3 FY -30
UNIT METER KN
LOAD COMB 100 COMBINATION LOAD CASE 3
1 1.4 2 1.6
PERFORM ANALYSIS PRINT STATICS CHECK
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PARAMETER
CODE BS5950
TRACK 2 ALL
MLT 0.46 ALL
UNL 6.3 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
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INPUT FILE: BS5950_Beam2.STD
2. START JOB INFORMATION
3. JOB NAME EXAMPLE NO. 3
4. JOB CLIENT THE STEEL CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE
5. JOB COMMENT UNRESTRAINED BEAM WITH END MOMENTS
6. ENGINEER DATE JUN-2003
7. END JOB INFORMATION
8. INPUT WIDTH 79
9. UNIT METER KN
10. JOINT COORDINATES
11. 1 0 0 0; 2 3 0 0; 3 6 0 0; 4 9 0 0
12. MEMBER INCIDENCES
13. 1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4
14. *************************************
15. DEFINE MATERIAL START
16. ISOTROPIC STEEL
17. E 2.05E+008
18. POISSON 0.3
19. DENSITY 76.8195
20. ALPHA 1.2E-005
21. DAMP 0.03
22. END DEFINE MATERIAL
23. MEMBER PROPERTY BRITISH
24. 1 TO 3 TABLE ST UB457X191X67
25. CONSTANTS
26. MATERIAL STEEL MEMB 1 TO 3
27. SUPPORTS
28. 1 4 FIXED
29. *************************************
30. LOAD 1 DEAD
31. JOINT LOAD
32. 2 FY -40
33. MEMBER LOAD
34. 1 TO 3 UNI GY -3
35. UNIT MMS KN
36. JOINT LOAD
37. 3 FY -20
38. UNIT METER KN
STAAD SPACE -- PAGE NO. 2
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 4 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 3
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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MAXIMUMS AT NODE
X = 0.00000E+00 0
Y = -4.06566E-01 2
Z = 0.00000E+00 0
RX= 0.00000E+00 0
RY= 0.00000E+00 0
RZ= 1.17091E-03 3
************ END OF DATA FROM INTERNAL STORAGE ************
49. ***************************************
50. PARAMETER
51. CODE BS5950
52. TRACK 2 ALL
53. MLT 0.46 ALL
54. UNL 6.3 ALL
55. CHECK CODE ALL
STEEL DESIGN
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Reference
Steelwork Design Guide to BS 5950-1:2000, Volume 2, Worked Examples, SCI publication P326,
Example 4, The Steel Construction Institute.
Problem
Dead Loads, fd = 1.4:
l Selfweight ws = 3 kN/m
l Point Load W 1d = 40 kN
l Point Load W 2d = 20 kN
Imposed Loads, fi = 1.6:
l Point Load W 1i = 60 kN
l Point Load W 2i = 30 kN
Comparison
Table 14-3: Comparison of results for BS 5950 beam 3
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
TRACK 2 ALL
Maximum detail output
MLT _MAIN J1 U2 U3 J4
Specifies that mLT is to be calculated with the end joints fully restrained and the
intermediate joints restraining the upper flange
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STAAD SPACE
START JOB INFORMATION
JOB NAME Example no. 4
JOB CLIENT The Steel Construction Institute
JOB COMMENT Simply supported beam with lateral restraint points
ENGINEER DATE Jun-2003
END JOB INFORMATION
INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT METER KN
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 3 0 0; 3 6 0 0; 4 9 0 0;
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4;
*************************************
START GROUP DEFINITION
MEMBER
_MAIN 1 TO 3
END GROUP DEFINITION
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INPUT FILE: BS5950_Beam3.STD
2. START JOB INFORMATION
3. JOB NAME EXAMPLE NO. 4
4. JOB CLIENT THE STEEL CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE
5. JOB COMMENT SIMPLY SUPPORTED BEAM WITH LATERAL RESTRAINT POINTS
6. ENGINEER DATE JUN-2003
7. END JOB INFORMATION
8. INPUT WIDTH 79
9. UNIT METER KN
10. JOINT COORDINATES
11. 1 0 0 0; 2 3 0 0; 3 6 0 0; 4 9 0 0
12. MEMBER INCIDENCES
13. 1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4
14. *************************************
15. START GROUP DEFINITION
16. MEMBER
17. _MAIN 1 TO 3
18. END GROUP DEFINITION
19. *************************************
20. DEFINE MATERIAL START
21. ISOTROPIC STEEL
22. E 2.05E+008
23. POISSON 0.3
24. DENSITY 76.8195
25. ALPHA 1.2E-005
26. DAMP 0.03
27. END DEFINE MATERIAL
28. MEMBER PROPERTY BRITISH
29. 1 TO 3 TABLE ST UB457X191X82
30. CONSTANTS
31. MATERIAL STEEL MEMB 1 TO 3
32. SUPPORTS
33. 1 4 FIXED BUT MZ
34. *************************************
35. LOAD 1 DEAD
36. JOINT LOAD
37. 2 FY -40
38. MEMBER LOAD
STAAD SPACE -- PAGE NO. 2
39. 1 TO 3 UNI GY -3
40. UNIT MMS KN
41. JOINT LOAD
42. 3 FY -20
43. UNIT METER KN
44. LOAD 2 LIVE
45. JOINT LOAD
46. 2 FY -60
47. UNIT MMS KN
48. JOINT LOAD
49. 3 FY -30
50. LOAD COMB 100 COMBINATION LOAD CASE 3
51. 1 1.4 2 1.6
52. PERFORM ANALYSIS PRINT STATICS CHECK
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS 4 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 3
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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Reference
Steelwork Design Guide to BS 5950-1:2000, Volume 2, Worked Examples, SCI publication P326,
Example 5, The Steel Construction Institute.
Problem
The beam is a universal column from S355 steel.
Loads:
Comparison
Table 14-4: Comparison of results for BS 5950-1 beam 4
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
SGR 1 ALL
Specifies the use of Grade S355 steel
TRACK2 ALL
Maximum detail output
MLT _MAIN J1 U2 U3 J4
Specifies that mLT is to be calculated with the end joints fully restrained and the
intermediate joints restraining the upper flange
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START JOB INFORMATION
JOB NAME Example no. 5
JOB CLIENT The Steel Construction Institute
JOB COMMENT Simply supported beam with lateral restraint
JOB COMMENT at load application points using a class 3
JOB COMMENT UC.
ENGINEER DATE Jun-2003
END JOB INFORMATION
INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT METER KN
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 3 0 0; 3 6 0 0; 4 9 0 0;
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4;
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START GROUP DEFINITION
MEMBER
_MAIN 1 TO 3
END GROUP DEFINITION
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DEFINE MATERIAL START
ISOTROPIC STEEL
E 2.05e+008
POISSON 0.3
DENSITY 76.8195
ALPHA 1.2e-005
DAMP 0.03
END DEFINE MATERIAL
MEMBER PROPERTY BRITISH
1 TO 3 TABLE ST UC254X254X73
CONSTANTS
MATERIAL STEEL MEMB 1 TO 3
SUPPORTS
1 4 FIXED BUT MZ
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LOAD 100 FACTORED
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -122
3 FY -61
MEMBER LOAD
1 TO 3 UNI GY -3.4
PERFORM ANALYSIS PRINT STATICS CHECK
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PARAMETER
CODE BS5950
SGR 1 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
MLT _MAIN J1 U2 U3 J4
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
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INPUT FILE: BS5950_Beam4.STD
2. START JOB INFORMATION
3. JOB NAME EXAMPLE NO. 5
4. JOB CLIENT THE STEEL CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE
5. JOB COMMENT SIMPLY SUPPORTED BEAM WITH LATERAL RESTRAINT
6. JOB COMMENT AT LOAD APPLICATION POINTS USING A CLASS 3
7. JOB COMMENT UC.
8. ENGINEER DATE JUN-2003
9. END JOB INFORMATION
10. INPUT WIDTH 79
11. UNIT METER KN
12. JOINT COORDINATES
13. 1 0 0 0; 2 3 0 0; 3 6 0 0; 4 9 0 0
14. MEMBER INCIDENCES
15. 1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4
16. *************************************
17. START GROUP DEFINITION
18. MEMBER
19. _MAIN 1 TO 3
20. END GROUP DEFINITION
21. *************************************
22. DEFINE MATERIAL START
23. ISOTROPIC STEEL
24. E 2.05E+008
25. POISSON 0.3
26. DENSITY 76.8195
27. ALPHA 1.2E-005
28. DAMP 0.03
29. END DEFINE MATERIAL
30. MEMBER PROPERTY BRITISH
31. 1 TO 3 TABLE ST UC254X254X73
32. CONSTANTS
33. MATERIAL STEEL MEMB 1 TO 3
34. SUPPORTS
35. 1 4 FIXED BUT MZ
36. *************************************
37. LOAD 100 FACTORED
38. JOINT LOAD
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39. 2 FY -122
40. 3 FY -61
41. MEMBER LOAD
42. 1 TO 3 UNI GY -3.4
43. PERFORM ANALYSIS PRINT STATICS CHECK
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 4 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 3
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 2
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Reference
Steelwork Design Guide to BS 5950-1:2000, Volume 2, Worked Examples, SCI publication P326,
Example 6, The Steel Construction Institute.
Problem
The column is designed in S275 steel for the factored loading.
Point load, Fc = 2,500 kN
Comparison
Table 14-5: Comparison of results for problem
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
TRACK 2 ALL
Maximum detail output
SGR0 ALL
Identifies steel grade as S275
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STAAD SPACE
START JOB INFORMATION
JOB NAME Example no. 10
JOB CLIENT The Steel Construction Institute
JOB COMMENT Pinned column using a non-slender UC.
ENGINEER DATE Jun-2003
END JOB INFORMATION
INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT METER KN
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 0 6 0;
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2;
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DEFINE MATERIAL START
ISOTROPIC STEEL
E 2.05e+008
POISSON 0.3
DENSITY 76.8195
ALPHA 1.2e-005
DAMP 0.03
END DEFINE MATERIAL
MEMBER PROPERTY BRITISH
1 TABLE ST UC356X368X129
CONSTANTS
MATERIAL STEEL MEMB 1
SUPPORTS
1 FIXED
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LOAD 1 AXIAL LOAD
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -2500
PERFORM ANALYSIS PRINT STATICS CHECK
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PARAMETER
CODE BS5950
SGR 0 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
STAAD Output
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INPUT FILE: BS5950_Col1.STD
2. START JOB INFORMATION
3. JOB NAME EXAMPLE NO. 10
4. JOB CLIENT THE STEEL CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE
5. JOB COMMENT PINNED COLUMN USING A NON-SLENDER UC.
6. ENGINEER DATE JUN-2003
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P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
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Reference
Steelwork Design Guide to BS 5950-1:2000, Volume 2, Worked Examples, SCI publication P326,
Example 11, The Steel Construction Institute.
Problem
The column is designed in S355 steel for the factored loading.
Point load, Fc = 2,500 kN
Comparison
Table 14-6: Comparison of results for BS5950 column 2
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
TRACK 2 ALL
Maximum detail output
SGR1 ALL
Identifies steel grade as S355
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START JOB INFORMATION
JOB NAME Example no. 11
JOB CLIENT The Steel Construction Institute
JOB COMMENT Pinned column using a non-slender RHS.
ENGINEER DATE Jun 2003
END JOB INFORMATION
INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT METER KN
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 0 6 0;
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2;
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DEFINE MATERIAL START
ISOTROPIC STEEL
E 2.05e+008
POISSON 0.3
DENSITY 76.8195
ALPHA 1.2e-005
DAMP 0.03
END DEFINE MATERIAL
MEMBER PROPERTY BRITISH
1 TABLE ST TUB25025010.0
CONSTANTS
MATERIAL STEEL MEMB 1
SUPPORTS
1 FIXED
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LOAD 1 AXIAL LOAD
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -2500
PERFORM ANALYSIS PRINT STATICS CHECK
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PARAMETER
CODE BS5950
SGR 1 ALL
TRACK 2 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
FINISH
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INPUT FILE: BS5950_Col2.STD
2. START JOB INFORMATION
3. JOB NAME EXAMPLE NO. 11
4. JOB CLIENT THE STEEL CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE
5. JOB COMMENT PINNED COLUMN USING A NON-SLENDER RHS.
6. ENGINEER DATE JUN 2003
7. END JOB INFORMATION
8. INPUT WIDTH 79
9. UNIT METER KN
10. JOINT COORDINATES
11. 1 0 0 0; 2 0 6 0
12. MEMBER INCIDENCES
13. 1 1 2
14. *************************************
15. DEFINE MATERIAL START
16. ISOTROPIC STEEL
17. E 2.05E+008
18. POISSON 0.3
19. DENSITY 76.8195
20. ALPHA 1.2E-005
21. DAMP 0.03
22. END DEFINE MATERIAL
23. MEMBER PROPERTY BRITISH
24. 1 TABLE ST TUB25025010.0
25. CONSTANTS
26. MATERIAL STEEL MEMB 1
27. SUPPORTS
28. 1 FIXED
29. *************************************
30. LOAD 1 AXIAL LOAD
31. JOINT LOAD
32. 2 FY -2500
33. PERFORM ANALYSIS PRINT STATICS CHECK
STAAD SPACE -- PAGE NO. 2
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
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Reference
Steelwork Design Guide to BS 5950-1:2000, Volume 2, Worked Examples, SCI publication P326,
Example 12, The Steel Construction Institute.
Problem
The column is designed in S355 steel for the factored loading.
Point load, Fc = 2,500 kN
Comparison
Table 14-7: Comparison of results for BS5950 column 2
Result Type Theory STAAD.Pro Difference
STAAD Input
TRACK 2 ALL
Maximum detail output
SGR1 ALL
Identifies steel grade as S355
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STAAD SPACE
START JOB INFORMATION
JOB NAME Example no. 12
JOB CLIENT The Steel Construction Institute
JOB COMMENT Pinned column using a slender CHS.
ENGINEER DATE Jun-2003
END JOB INFORMATION
INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT METER KN
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 0 6 0;
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2;
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DEFINE MATERIAL START
ISOTROPIC STEEL
E 2.05e+008
POISSON 0.3
DENSITY 76.8195
ALPHA 1.2e-005
DAMP 0.03
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INPUT FILE: BS5950_Col3.STD
2. START JOB INFORMATION
3. JOB NAME EXAMPLE NO. 12
4. JOB CLIENT THE STEEL CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE
5. JOB COMMENT PINNED COLUMN USING A SLENDER CHS.
6. ENGINEER DATE JUN-2003
7. END JOB INFORMATION
8. INPUT WIDTH 79
9. UNIT METER KN
10. JOINT COORDINATES
11. 1 0 0 0; 2 0 6 0
12. MEMBER INCIDENCES
13. 1 1 2
14. *************************************
15. DEFINE MATERIAL START
16. ISOTROPIC STEEL
17. E 2.05E+008
18. POISSON 0.3
19. DENSITY 76.8195
20. ALPHA 1.2E-005
21. DAMP 0.03
P R O B L E M S T A T I S T I C S
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NUMBER OF JOINTS 2 NUMBER OF MEMBERS 1
NUMBER OF PLATES 0 NUMBER OF SOLIDS 0
NUMBER OF SURFACES 0 NUMBER OF SUPPORTS 1
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Lists of Tables and Figures
Tables
Table 1-1: Comparison of max. defl. and max. moment for verification problem no. 3 2
Table 1-2: Comparison of governing ratios for the member checks in verification
problem no. 13 6
Table 1-3: Comparison of concrete designs for verifcation problem no. 14 16
Table 1-4: Comparison of frequency values for verification problem no. 15 22
Table 1-5: Values of 2ij 26
Table 1-6: Comparison of frequency values, Hz, for verification problem no. 16 27
Table 1-7: Values of 2ij 33
Table 1-8: Comparison of frequency values, Hz, for verification problem no. 17 34
Table 1-9: Comparison of natural frequency values (cycles per second) for verification
problem no. 18 39
Table 1-10: Comparison of max. moment in beam 5 for verification problem no. 19 46
Table 1-11: Comparison of deflections along X = 6, in inches, for verification problem no.
20 51
Table 1-12: Comparison of deflections along Y = 1, in inches, for verification problem no.
20 51
Table 1-13: Comparison of bending moments along Y = 0.5, in inlbs/in, for verification
problem no. 20 52
Table 1-14: Comparison of bending moments along X = 5.5, in inlbs/in, for verification
problem no. 20 52
Table 1-15: Tabular form of the different points in Capacity curve as reported by
STAAD.Pro 60
Table 1-16: Comparison of results for verification problem no. 21 62
Table 1-17: Calculated natural frequency for each mode 67
Table 1-18: Mode shapes 68
Table 1-19: Steady state displacements for 1/4 and 1/2 points (nodes 6 and 11,
respectively) 69
Table 1-20: Comparison of steady-state displacements of the quarter (Node 6) and mid-
span points (Node 11) for verification problem no. 22 69
Table 2-1: Comparison of member stress, in psi, for static truss no. 1 76
Table 2-2: Comparison of member force, in kN, for static truss no. 2 79
Table 2-3: Comparison of member force, in kN, for static truss no. 3 83
Table 2-4: Comparison of support reactions, in N, for static truss no. 4 88
Table 2-5: Comparison of member forces, in N, for static truss no. 4 88
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Table 5-1: Comparison of results for static element no. 1 230
Table 5-2: Comparison of results for static element no.2 242
Table 5-3: Comparison of results for plate bending finite element 246
Table 5-4: Comparison of results for problem 250
Table 5-5: Comparison of results for problem 256
Table 5-6: Comparison of results for problem 263
Table 5-7: Comparison of results for problem 271
Table 5-8: Comparison of results for cylindrical roof structure 276
Table 5-9: Comparison of results for problem 287
Table 5-10: Comparison of results for problem 292
Table 5-11: Comparison of results for problem 300
Table 5-12: Comparison of results for problem 308
Table 5-13: Vertical deflections due to unit pressure, 10-3 in 312
Table 5-14: Maximum bending stress due to unit pressure 312
Table 5-15: Comparison of results for problem 317
Table 5-16: Comparison of results for problem 323
Table 5-17: Comparison of results for problem 341
Table 5-18: Comparison of results uniform pressure load case 347
Table 5-19: Comparison of results linearly varying pressure load case 347
Table 6-1: Comparison of results for static solid no. 1 359
Table 6-2: Comparison of results for static solid no. 2 362
Table 7-1: Comparison of displacements for the frame 373
Table 8-1: Comparison of frequency for dynamic analysis truss 380
Table 8-2: Comparison of results for dynamic beam no. 1 384
Table 8-3: Comparison of results for dynamic beam no. 2 387
Table 8-4: Comparison of results for dynamic beam no. 3 390
Table 8-5: Comparison of results for dynamic beam no. 4 393
Table 8-6: Comparison of period, in sec., for verification problem no. 2 397
Table 8-7: Modal stiffness and natural frequencies 400
Table 8-8: Comparison of results for dynamic beam no. 7 400
Table 9-1: Comparison of results for concrete beam designed per ACI 318-02 405
Table 9-2: Comparison of results for concrete beam-column designed per ACI 318-02 411
Table 9-3: Comparison of results for concrete beam-column designed per ACI 318-99 415
Table 9-4: Comparison of results for concrete beam-column designed per ACI 318-99 419
Table 10-1: Comparison of compressive strength results for a built-up column 423
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Table 12-12: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 12 587
Table 12-13: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 13 589
Table 12-14: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 14 590
Table 12-15: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 15 592
Table 12-16: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 16 593
Table 12-17: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 17 595
Table 12-18: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 18 597
Table 12-19: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 19 600
Table 12-20: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 20 603
Table 12-21: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 21 605
Table 12-22: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 22 609
Table 12-23: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 23 613
Table 12-24: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 24 615
Table 12-25: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 25 616
Table 12-26: Comparison of results for AISCLRFD 26 618
Table 13-1: Comparison of results for problem 621
Table 13-2: Comparison of results for problem 627
Table 13-3: Comparison of results for problem 633
Table 14-1: Comparison of results for BS 5950 beam 1 640
Table 14-2: Comparison of results for BS 5950 Beam 2 647
Table 14-3: Comparison of results for BS 5950 beam 3 654
Table 14-4: Comparison of results for BS 5950-1 beam 4 661
Table 14-5: Comparison of results for problem 667
Table 14-6: Comparison of results for BS5950 column 2 671
Table 14-7: Comparison of results for BS5950 column 2 676
Figures
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Figure 3-15: Curved beam 171
Figure 4-1: Simple supported beam with partial, trapezoidal load 176
Figure 4-2: Rigid bar hanging from a pair of rods 180
Figure 4-3: Bent plate frame 184
Figure 4-4: 3x2 bay plane frame 187
Figure 4-5: Frame subject to temperature change 194
Figure 4-6: Cantilever model 198
Figure 4-7: 1x1 bay plane frame 201
Figure 4-8: Unequal leg bay model 204
Figure 4-9: Two story frame model 207
Figure 4-10: Frame subject to imposed displacements 210
Figure 4-11: Frame subject to temperature change 214
Figure 4-12: Frame subject to temperature change 218
Figure 4-13: Space frame model 223
Figure 5-1: Cantilever beam modeled with elements 228
Figure 5-2: STAAD.Pro Model showing Node numbers 229
Figure 5-3: Element numbers at a) the middle section and b) the free end 229
Figure 5-4: Fixed support beam with temperature load 242
Figure 5-5: Model 246
Figure 5-6: Cantilevered, curved plate with coupling load at free end 250
Figure 5-7: Simply-supported, equilateral triangle with thermal load 255
Figure 5-8: Finite element model of a simply-supported, equilateral triangle 256
Figure 5-9: Finite element model of a circular plate 263
Figure 5-10: Finite element model of warped, cantilever plate 271
Figure 5-11: Finite element model of cylindrical roof structure 276
Figure 5-12: Model 287
Figure 5-13: Semi-circular plate finite element model 292
Figure 5-14: Model 300
Figure 5-15: Model 308
Figure 5-16: Model 311
Figure 5-17: Model 316
Figure 5-18: One quarter of rectangular plate with hole 322
Figure 5-19: Model with nodes and elements labeled 322
Figure 5-20: Model 341
Figure 5-21: Model 347
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