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    Torsion Moment Inertia STAAD

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    The polar moment of inertia (Ip) is equal to the sum of the Ixx and Iyy, based on the perpendicular axis theorem. For circular cross-sections, the polar moment of inertia is equal to the torsional moment of inertia (J). However, for other cross-sections like rectangles, the torsional moment of inertia is not equal to the polar moment of inertia and approximate equations are used instead. There is confusion in STAAD because it calls the torsional constant "Ix" instead of "It", but the section wizard correctly calls it "It".

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    Torsion Moment Inertia STAAD

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    The polar moment of inertia (Ip) is equal to the sum of the Ixx and Iyy, based on the perpendicular axis theorem. For circular cross-sections, the polar moment of inertia is equal to the torsional moment of inertia (J). However, for other cross-sections like rectangles, the torsional moment of inertia is not equal to the polar moment of inertia and approximate equations are used instead. There is confusion in STAAD because it calls the torsional constant "Ix" instead of "It", but the section wizard correctly calls it "It".

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    The polar moment of inertia (Ip) is equal to the sum of the Ixx and Iyy, based on the perpendicular axis theorem. For circular cross-sections, the polar moment of inertia is equal to the torsional moment of inertia (J). However, for other cross-sections like rectangles, the torsional moment of inertia is not equal to the polar moment of inertia and approximate equations are used instead. There is confusion in STAAD because it calls the torsional constant "Ix" instead of "It", but the section wizard correctly calls it "It".

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    Torsion Moment Inertia STAAD

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    The polar moment of inertia (Ip) is equal to the sum of the Ixx and Iyy, based on the perpendicular axis theorem. For circular cross-sections, the polar moment of inertia is equal to the torsional moment of inertia (J). However, for other cross-sections like rectangles, the torsional moment of inertia is not equal to the polar moment of inertia and approximate equations are used instead. There is confusion in STAAD because it calls the torsional constant "Ix" instead of "It", but the section wizard correctly calls it "It".

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    POLAR MOMENT OF INERTIA - STAAD Software by Bentley

    Polar Moment of inertia (Ix) in Staad is computed by the St. Venant principle: Ix = (beta)*b*t^3
    where, "b" is width and "t" depth and "beta" is the variable coefficient depends on the "b/t". As
    "b/t" approaches infinity, the "beta" becomes 0.333. So, for the I shaped section, the total Ix is
    determined by the summation of individual Ix of every elements (web, flange).
    For circular section, the Ix is (Iy+Iz).
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    Also I would like to add that polar moment of inertia (Ip) is simply the sum of the Ixx and Iyy which
    is based on perpendicular axis theorem: Ip = Ix + Iy and it remains the same whatever the shape
    maybe whether X,Y or Z. Ip is same as Iz based on the perpendicular axis theorem. (X-Y - major
    and minor axis considered),
    Structurally, in STAAD analysis, we DO NOT need Ip. The confusion happens as STAAD calls
    torsional moment of inertia (St Venant Constant) as Ix which is basically NOT correct as since
    STAAD considers Z-Z as major axis and Y-Y as minor axis (user preference) hence Ix, according
    to perpendicular axis theorem will be Iz+Iy which is the polar moment of inertia!
    Surprisingly, section wizard knows that and hence does NOT call St. Venant Constant as Ix but
    calls it "It". But then STAAD imports the "It" i.e. torsional constant as "Ix" which is weird and
    creates confusion in the mind of the user.
    Well, better late than never, STAAD may think of calling ST. Venant Constant as "It" instead of "Ix"
    in property.
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    The polar moment of inertia is equal to the integral(r^2*dA) for any cross-section. It just so
    happens, however, that the polar moment of inertia (also equal to Ix + Iy) is equal to the torsional
    moment of inertia J = T/(G*theta) for circular cross-sections. This is ONLY true in the case of
    circular cross-sections (hollow or not hollow).
    For other cross sections, the torsional moment of inertia J is NOT equal to the polar moment of
    inertia. This is the case for rectangular cross-sections, about which you have asked, as well as
    others, triangular, etc. In the case of thin-walled rectangles (b >> t), an approximate expression for
    a single rectangle is 1/3*b*h. For sections composed of many rectangles that do not have closed
    compartments (are not hollow), you sum the J's as if each acts independently. For non-thin walled
    rectangles, you will have to apply a correction factor. Keep in mind these are approximate.
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    ROTATION OF UNEQUAL ANGLE PROFILES
    You have specified the beta angles for most of these unequal angles as 180 and some are left to
    the default value of zero. The only issue with that is, the angles will be oriented at a certain angle
    to the global planes because STAAD is going to orient...
    ROTATION OF ANGLE MEMBERS
    Let us try to understand the feature with the help of a simple example file which is attached. The
    file contains 3 members. All of these have been assigned an angle section L8x4x1
    ( STAAD name : L80X40X16 ) - AISC 13th edition table..
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    SHEAR AREA CALCULATION
    STAAD calculates the shear area of its own based on the formula provided in the reference
    manual (refer, section 5.19) and used in both analysis and design. STAAD would calculate the
    shear stress using the shear areas calculated on the basis of the shear area calculation.
    SHEAR STRESS and CHECK CODE
    Given the axial area and the shear force from the FEA analysis, the code check will typically divide
    the shear force by a stress shear area such that the result is the peak shear stress on the cross-
    section. For some cross-sections in some design codes in STAAD the peak shear stress = VQ /
    IT (so IT / QA is the shear stress area form factor).

    When VQ / IT is not used, then cross section based factors are used:
    Shear Area = 2/3 Area for rectangles.
    Shear Area = depth * web thickness in Y and the combined areas of the flanges in Z for I-beams.

    Many of these formulas are embedded in the design codes and the value of stress shear area that
    we calculate is simply for printing purposes and not necessarily the value used in the code.

    The international design codes are generally written by an independent expert in that code. The
    focus is on following the code and not on a standard definition of stress shear area.

    In general, you would have to ask what values we use in a particular clause of the code that
    involves shear.

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