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STAAD - Pro Advanced Analysis Module

The document describes features of the advanced analysis module in STAAD.pro. It includes: 1) An advanced solver that can perform both in-core and out-of-core techniques for large models, dynamic analysis, and iterative solutions. 2) Geometric nonlinear analysis to account for secondary effects from large displacements. 3) Additional meshing routines including triangular and quadrilateral elements. 4) Pushover analysis to determine force-displacement relationships for seismic analysis. 5) Steady state analysis for structures under harmonic loading. 6) Buckling load analysis to identify critical buckling loads. 7) Modeling of base isolators to reduce seismic vibrations.

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STAAD - Pro Advanced Analysis Module

The document describes features of the advanced analysis module in STAAD.pro. It includes: 1) An advanced solver that can perform both in-core and out-of-core techniques for large models, dynamic analysis, and iterative solutions. 2) Geometric nonlinear analysis to account for secondary effects from large displacements. 3) Additional meshing routines including triangular and quadrilateral elements. 4) Pushover analysis to determine force-displacement relationships for seismic analysis. 5) Steady state analysis for structures under harmonic loading. 6) Buckling load analysis to identify critical buckling loads. 7) Modeling of base isolators to reduce seismic vibrations.

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STAAD.

pro - Advanced Analysis Module Features

1. Advanced Solver
When performing an analysis with STAAD, there are several processes that are
undertaken, including solving the stiffness matrix which can be the most significant
time consuming part of the analysis process. The advanced solver is two solvers in
one. This is because it can perform both in-core and out-of-core techniques. The
out-of-core method creates and uses temporary data files, while the in-core method
holds all the data stored within memory during the matrix formulation, which will be
faster than out-of core if the temporary data files need to be written to disk.

· The advanced in-core solver is used for models with under 20,000 joints.
· The advanced out-of-core solver is used for models over 20,000 joints.
· The advanced in-core solver can be 500 to 2,000 times faster than the
STAAD solver.
· The advanced in-core solver is between 100% and 200% as fast as the out-
of-core solver method.
· The advanced analysis solver is particularly efficient for:
o Large models
o Models with large numbers of primary load cases
o Dynamic analysis
o Master/slave models
o Models requiring iterative solutions

2. Geometric Non Linear Analysis


Structures that are subject to large forces which result in significant displacement will
introduce secondary effects which are not captured during a typical first order elastic
analysis. These secondary effects can be accounted for using a P-Delta analysis or more
accurately with a Geometric Non Linear (GNL) analysis. Here the loading is applied
incrementally and at each load increment, equilibrium between the applied loading and the
internal force distribution is obtained before moving onto the next load step. The
displacements at each load step are saved and can be reviewed to establish the response
of the structure during the application of the load.

The GNL analysis process can be continued until the structure reaches, but does not
exceed, the non-linear buckling stage.

3. Additional Meshing Routines


In order to create models with floor and wall surfaces, these panels
need to be decomposed into a series of finite element meshes. In
STAAD.Pro a tool is provided which allows the boundary to be defined
and a suitable method chosen. With the advanced analysis module an
additional triangular and quadrilateral method are included. This
provides the opportunity to select a mesh that may be better suited to
the specific conditions of the structure.

In STAAD(X) this is taken further with a new option added for physical
surfaces. These can be decomposed into meshes using higher order
finite elements. This is done with mid-edge nodes which means that
triangular elements are defined with six nodes and quadrilateral
elements with eight nodes. Additionally when dealing with thin
surfaces, the analysis can be set to ignore the out-of-plane forces for
a plane stress solution.
4. Pushover Analysis
Engineers can perform a pushover analysis as per FEMA 356 : 2000 and ATC 40. Pushover analysis is a static,
non-linear procedure using a simplified non-linear technique to estimate seismic structural deformations. It is an
incremental static analysis used to determine the force displacement relationship, or the capacity curve, for a
structure or structural element.

The analysis involves applying horizontal loads, in a prescribed pattern, to the structure incrementally; for
example, pushing the structure and plotting the total applied shear force and associated lateral displacement at
each increment until the structure is in a collapse condition.

In the current implementation of the pushover analysis, the user can provide hinge properties as per table 5-6 and
5-7 of the FEMA 356 manual (Generalized Force-Deformation Relationship) and also enter the expected yield
stress of steel.

At present, the STAAD.Pro pushover analysis is only applicable to steel structures.

5. Steady State Analysis


A structure subjected only to harmonic loading, all at a given forcing frequency and with non-zero damping, will
reach a steady state of vibration that will repeat every forcing cycle. This steady state response can be computed
without calculating the transient time history response prior to the steady state condition.

Ground motion or a joint force distribution may be specified. Each global direction may be at a different phase
angle.

Output frequency points are selected automatically for modal frequencies and for a set number of frequencies
between modal frequencies. There is an option to change the number of points between frequencies and an
option to add frequencies to the list of output frequencies.

6. Buckling Load Analysis


STAAD.Pro can now identify the factor by which the loads in the selected load case should be increased (or
decreased if less than one) such that Euler buckling would occur. This buckling method is automatically activated
if an advanced analysis license is available. When using the advanced solver, the corresponding "buckling
modes" are included in the output file.

The buckling modes, shapes, and table are available to be viewed in the post processing mode in a new buckling
page.

7. Base Isolators
One of the great new features in STAAD(X) is the ability to include base isolators at
the base of columns to counteract the effects of vibration under the dynamic effects
typically due to a seismic event such as an earthquake. STAAD supports low
damping, high damping and lead rubber isolators.

The analysis produces two sets of results, first with the isolator fixed (as though it
were locked) and a second with the isolator free to deform as in its definition.

One of the primary goals of a base isolator is to shift the fundamental period of the
structure to a higher value and thus away from the peak accelerations which occur in
lower frequencies. Once a base isolator which meets the required axial load and
displacement demands has been determined, trial and error may be used to vary the
fundamental period of the structure. Further, increased damping provided by base
isolators can reduce the total seismic acceleration.

Refer to Chapter 17 "Seismic Design Requirements for Seismically Isolated


Structures" of ASCE 7-05 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
for additional information on the design of base isolators.

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