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Table of Contents
Dedication iii
Preface xi
Chapter 1: Introduction to STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition
Introduction to STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition 1-2
Basic Features of STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition 1-2
Starting Bentley STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition 1-2
Starting a New Project 1-4
Working in User Interface 1-6
Ribbon Tab 1-6
Tool Search 1-10
Quick Access Toolbar 1-10
Workflows 1-10
Data Area 1-13
Status Bar 1-13
View Window 1-14
Keyboard Shortcuts 1-14
Importing and Exporting a Model in STAAD.Pro 1-15
Self-Evaluation Test 1-17
Review Questions 1-17

Chapter 2: Structural Modeling in STAAD.Pro

Introduction 2-2
Structural Modeling Using Editor 2-3
Creating Nodes 2-3
Creating Members 2-7
Creating Plate Elements 2-14
Creating Solid Elements 2-16
Structural Modeling Using STAAD GUI 2-18
Creating Nodes and Members Using Snap Node/Beam Method 2-18
Creating Plate Elements Using the Snap Node/Plate Method 2-24
Creating Solid Elements Using the Snap Node/Solid Method 2-25
Structural Modeling Using the Structure Wizard 2-28
Truss Models 2-29
Frame Models 2-31
Surface/Plate Models 2-32
Solid Models 2-33
Composite Models 2-34
Import CAD Models 2-35
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VBA Macro Models 2-35

Self-Evaluation Test 2-38
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Review Questions 2-39

Chapter 3: Structural Modeling Using Tools

Introduction 3-2
Essential tools for Structural Modeling 3-2
Adding Beams Using Tools 3-2
Creating Colinear Beams 3-7
Creating Beams Along Axes 3-7
Creating Plates Using Tools 3-9
Creating Plates Using Meshing 3-10
Creating Infill Plates 3-12
Creating Solid Elements Using the Add Solid Tool 3-13
Creating a Structure Using the Translational Repeat Tool 3-14
Creating a Structure Using the Circular Repeat Tool 3-14
Shifting Structure Using the Move Tool 3-18
Rotating Structure Using the Generate Rotate Tool 3-18
Mirroring a Structure 3-20
Other Miscellaneous Tools 3-23
Stretching Members Using the Stretch Tool 3-23
Intersecting Members Using the Intersect Tool 3-24
Merging Members and Nodes 3-24
Renumbering Nodes, Members, and Elements 3-25
Breaking Beams at Selected Nodes 3-26
Cutting Sections 3-26
Self-Evaluation Test 3-30
Review Questions 3-31

Chapter 4: Defining Material Constants and Section Properties

Introduction 4-2
Material Constants 4-2
Creating New Materials 4-3
Editing Material Properties 4-4
Assigning Materials to the Structure 4-4
Defining Orthotropic Material 4-5
Section Properties 4-9
Prismatic Section 4-9
Tapered Sections 4-13
Steel Sections 4-14
Steel Joist and Joist Girders 4-17
Plate/Surface Thickness 4-17
Self-Evaluation Test 4-20
Review Questions 4-21
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Chapter 5: Specifications and Supports

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Introduction 5-2
Node Specification 5-2
Member Specification 5-8
Release 5-8
Offset 5-9
Property Reduction Factors 5-12
Cable 5-12
Truss 5-12
Compression 5-12
Tension 5-13
Inactive 5-13
Fire Proofing 5-13
Imperfection 5-13
Plate Specification 5-14
Release 5-14
Ignore Inplane Rotation 5-15
Rigid Inplane Rotation 5-15
Plane Stress 5-15
Ignore Stiffness 5-15
Supports 5-16
Fixed 5-16
Pinned 5-17
Fixed But 5-17
Enforced 5-18
Enforced But 5-18
Multilinear Spring 5-18
Foundation 5-18
Inclined 5-19
Tension/Compression Only Springs 5-20
Self-Evaluation Test 5-23
Review Questions 5-23

Chapter 6: Loads
Introduction 6-2
Primary Loads 6-2
Selfweight 6-3
Nodal Load 6-4
Member Load 6-5
Area Load 6-10
Floor Load 6-10
Plate Loads 6-13
Surface Loads 6-18
Solid Loads 6-20
Temperature Loads 6-21
Seismic Loads 6-21
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Time History 6-29

Wind Load 6-34
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Snow Load 6-42

Response Spectra 6-44
Repeat Load 6-50
Frequency 6-51
Load generation 6-52
Defining Vehicle Loading 6-52
Defining Load Combinations 6-59
Defining Load Combinations Automatically 6-60
Self-Evaluation Test 6-62
Review Questions 6-62

Chapter 7: Performing Analysis, Viewing Results, and Preparing

Report
Introduction 7-2
Pre Analysis Print 7-2
Problem Statistics 7-3
Joint Coordinates 7-3
Member Information 7-3
Material Properties 7-3
Support Information 7-3
Member Properties 7-3
Element Information 7-3
Solid Information 7-4
All 7-4
Performing Analysis 7-4
Perform Analysis 7-5
PDelta Analysis 7-5
Perform Cable Analysis 7-5
Perform Direct Analysis 7-7
Perform Imperfection Analysis 7-7
Perform Buckling Analysis 7-8
Perform Pushover Analysis 7-8
Post Analysis Print 7-8
Load List 7-9
Joint Displacement 7-9
Member Forces 7-9
Support Reactions 7-9
Story Drift 7-10
Cg 7-10
Mode Shapes 7-10
Section Displacement 7-10
Force 7-10
Analysis Results 7-10
Member Stresses 7-10
Element Forces/Stresses 7-11
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Viewing Results 7-11

View Output File 7-12

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Go to Post Processing Mode 7-13
Preparing Reports 7-20
Self-Evaluation Test 7-30
Review Questions 7-30

Chapter 8: Physical Modeling

Introduction 8-2
Starting a New Project In Physical Modeling 8-2
Modeling 8-3
Using Construction Aids 8-3
Drawing the Structure 8-5
Assigning Model Properties 8-12
Defining Boundary Conditions 8-17
Applying Loads 8-19
STAAD.Pro Model Data 8-28
Transferring Physical Model to Analytical Model in STAAD.Pro 8-28
Self-Evaluation Test 8-28
Review Questions 8-29

Index I-1