Week 2 Challenge
1. 1. How will you assign Circular section to column?
ANS:
INTRODUCTION:
- The vertical component of the structure that might have different dimensions is the column.
- For improved weight carrying and access, a circular piece of column is added on the upper floor of the building.
PROCEDURE:
- Make the model in Stata Pro that has the potential to be a column.
- Visit the properties there. Establish parameters.
- Assign the column's circular form.
- The circular's radius is provided.
2. How will you assign Unit system to a .std model file?
ANS:
- Using the staad pro unit system assignment.
- Select File from the menu, then Settings.
- Access the structural configurations.
Adjust the measurements to the necessary units.
3. What are the parameters to be specified while using “Bay Frame” option?
ANS:
- To generate the design parameter using the Bay frame
- By selecting the Structural wizard menu item.
- Select the selection for the frame model.
- Select the Bay frame option.
- Along the length, breadth, and height, enter the criteria, including the bay frame and height.
4. Name few codal standards incorporated in STAAD Pro software.
ANS:
- The Steel, Concrete, and Aluminum Codal Standard is integrated into Staad Pro.
- The codal provisions for steel are IS 800, IS 800: 2007, IS 800:2007 WSD, and IS 801.
- The Seismic Design Codal Provisions for Concrete are IS 13920 and IS 456.
5. How will you specify the design compressive strength for a RCC section?
ANS:
- Select the Design choice.
- Select "Define Parameter."
- The FYLD Compressive strength of the RCC section is given as 25000 KN/m^2 in the design parameter.
2. 1. State the “Input” steps involved in RCC design.
ANS:
The steps in the design of an RCC are,
1. Geometry: The node spacing and position are specified
2. qualities: Indicate the section's sectional qualities.
3. Materials: Define the material's characteristics.
4. Specifications: The provided specifications
5. Support: Final assistance must be provided.
6. Loading: The loading combination and pattern must be provided.
7. Analysis: All input specifications are provided, and the modal needs to be analyzed.
8. Design: Lastly, the design work has to be completed.
2. Explain the difference between Fixed and Enforced support condition in STAADPro.
ANS:
- If a FIXED type of support is selected in STAAD, support displacement loads cannot be applied to such models.
- The ENFORCED BUT type does not have a spring constant specification.
- The program's only options are as follows: - zero stiffness.
3. 1. Explain the steps involved in analysis of a model using STAAD Pro sequentially.
ANS:
The procedures that go into analyzing a model are,
- The load pattern and load combination must be supplied to the model prior to analysis.
- Next select the Analysis option.
- Explain Command
- Choose the data for the model's analysis using P delta analysis, nonlinear analysis, and analysis.
- Depending on the circumstances of support.
2. Explain the two ways in which a structural framework/model can be created in STAAD Pro software.
ANS:
The two ways to model a structural framework is
1. Creating model by Node by Node.
2. Creating model by Bay frame by.
3. Elaborate the different support conditions in STAAD Pro.
ANS:
Different support types, including fixed, pinned, roller, elastic, spring, tension-only, and compression-only, are available in STAAD to simulate various boundary conditions. But not every kind of assistance can work with every kind of analysis or every piece.
4. How will you extract the stress distribution for a staircase slab?
ANS:
- The location of nodes determines the staircase slab's design.
- In the stair case, the plate is created using Generate Mesh.
- By observing color in the design slab, the stress distribution for the staircase slab is determined.
5. Explain the different ways to view SFD & BMD in STAAD Pro.
ANS:
- The staad pro will automatically provide the BMD & SFD after the design is finished.
- Click "OK" after entering the post-processing procedure.
- Check the bending moment in Mz and shear force Fx by clicking the beam results.
Practical
1. Analyze the following structural elements and validate the results
A. Simply Supported Beam
a. A Simply supported beam with two point loads symmetrically placed
b. Span L = 20m
c. Load P = 50kN each
d. Both P located at 5m from each support
ANS:
Aim: To create the simply supported beam in Staad pro.
Procedure:
Step-1
Open Staad pro software and set the file name as simply supported beam create modal.
Step-2
Open the geometry and create the nodes and add beam.
Step-3
Select the properties and define the shape and size select and assign to view, assign.
Step-4
Select the material, select the concrete and assign.
Step-5
Select support and create the support as pinned assign to use cursor, assign the both end side nodes.
Step-6
Loading, select the load case and add the dead load and live load
Dead load
Live load
Select the load and assign the selected beam.
Step-7
Analysis, select the command analysis and select linear analysis as perform analysis add and run analysis.
B.Fixed Beam
a. Span L = 16m
b. Uniformly Distributed Load w=9kN/m
ANS:
Aim: Create the fixed and analysis in staad pro software.
Procedure:
Step-1
Open Staad pro software and set the file name as fixed supported beam create modal
Step-2
Open the geometry and create the nodes and add beam.
Step-3
Select the properties and define the shape and size select and assign to view, assign.
Step-4
Select the material, select the concrete and assign.
Step-5
Select support and create the support as fixed assign to use cursor, assign the both end side nodes.
Step-6
Loading
Add the load case in dead load and live load
Dead load factor is -1kN/m
Live load adds the member load as uniform force and add the -9kN/m
Step-7
Analysis, select the command analysis and select linear analysis as perform analysis, run the analysis