Learning Bentley STAAD.Pro V8i for Structural Analysis
` 699/-
THIS BOOK COVER THE FOLLOWING TOPICS IN Structure Modeling, Assigning Material Constants, Assigning Cross-Section Properties, Assigning Loads, Analyzing Structure, Viewing Results, Creating Reports
SALIENT FEATURES OF THIS BOOK ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Coverage of all Important Concepts: The textbook consists of 7 chapters covering basic as well as advanced concepts of STAAD.Pro V8i such as creating 2D and 3D models, assigning different loads, running analysis, viewing results, and creating reports using real-world examples. The text is supported by tables, images, and screen captures to make various concepts easily understandable.
Examples: The author has used about 33 real-world civil engineering examples in support of the concepts.
Tips and Notes: Additional information is provided to the users in the form of tips and notes.
Learning Objectives: The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in the chapter.
Self-Evaluation Test and Review Questions: Every chapter ends with SelfEvaluation test so that the users can access their knowledge of the chapter. The answers to the Self-Evaluation Tests are given at the end of the chapter. Also, the Review Questions are given at the end of each chapter and they can be easily used by the Instructors and test questions.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Prof. Sham Tickoo is professor of Manufacturing Engineering at Purdue University Calumet, USA where he has taught design, drafting, CAD, and other engineering courses for over nineteen years. Before joining Purdue University, Prof. Tickoo has worked as a machinist, quality control engineer, design engineer, engineering consultant, and software developer. He has received a US patent for his invention Self Adjusting Cargo Organizer for Vehicles.
ABOUT THE BOOK Learning Bentley STAAD.Pro V8i for Structural Analysis textbook introduces the readers to one of the world’s leading structural analysis software, STAAD.Pro V8i. This software is specifically designed to analyze different types of structures for different loadings. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on the tools, options, and functions that allow users to create, analyze, and export complex analysis results easily and effectively. Furthermore, the chapters in this textbook are arranged in a pedagogical sequence that makes it very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software.
ISBN: 9789351198093 | Pages: 240 | Author: Prof. Sham Tickoo
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1: Introduction to STAAD.Pro V8i Introduction to STAAD.Pro V8i Basic Features of STAAD.Pro V8i Starting Bentley STAAD.Pro V8i User Interface Project Tasks, Recent Files Help Topics , License Configuration Starting a New Project Working in User Interface Menu Bar, Toolbars Side Toolbar, Tabs Snap Node/Beam Window Data Area , Main Window Opening an Existing Project Saving a Project Configuring Units Keyboard Shortcuts Importing A model in staad.pro 2: Structural Modeling in STAAD.Pro Introduction Structural Modeling Using STAAD Editor Creating Nodes, Creating Members Creating Plate Elements Creating Solid and Surface Elements Structural Modeling Using STAAD GUI Creating Nodes and Members Using Snap Node/Beam Method Creating Plate Elements Using the Snap Node/Plate Method Creating Solid Elements Using the Snap Node/Solid Method Structural Modeling using the Structure Wizard Truss Models, Frame Models Surface/Plate Models, Solid Models Composite Models Import CAD Models VBA Macro Models Self‐Evaluation Test Review Questions 3: Structural Modeling Using Tools Introduction Essential tools for Structural Modeling Adding Beams Using Tools Creating Colinear Beams Creating Beams Along Axes Creating Plates Using Tools Creating Plates Using Meshing Creating Infill Plates Creating a Surface Using the Add Surface Tool Creating Solid Elements Using the Add Solid Tool
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Creating a Structure Using the Translational Repeat Tool Creating a Structure Using the Circular Repeat Tool Shifting Structure Using Move Tool Rotating Structure Using the Rotate Tool Mirroring a Structure Other Miscellaneous Tools Stretching Members Using Stretch Tool Intersecting Members Using the Intersect Tool Merging Members and Nodes Renumbering Nodes, Members, and Elements Splitting and Breaking Beams at Selected Nodes Cutting Sections Self‐Evaluation Test Review Questions
Self‐Evaluation Test Review Questions 6: Loads Introduction Primary Loads Selfweight, Nodal Loads Member Loads, Area Load Floor Load, Plate Loads Surface Loads, Solid Load Temperature Load, Seismic Load Time History Load, Wind Load Snow Load, Response Spectra Repeat Load, Frequency Load generation Defining Vehicle Loading Defining Load Combinations Defining Load Combinations Automatically Self‐Evaluation Test Review Questions
7: Performing Analysis, Viewing Results, and 4: Defining Material Constants and Section Preparing Report Properties Introduction Introduction Pre Analysis Print Material Constants Problem Statistics, Joint Coordinates Creating New Materials Member Information Editing Material Properties Material Properties Assigning Materials to the Structure Support Information Defining OrthoTropic Material Member Properties Section Properties Element Information Prismatic Section, Tapered Sections Solid Information Steel Sections All, Entire Table Steel Joist and Joist Girders Performing Analysis Plate/Surface Thickness Perform Analysis Self‐Evaluation Test PDelta Analysis Review Questions Perform Cable Analysis Perform Direct Analysis 5: Specifications and Supports Perform Imperfection Analysis Introduction Perform Buckling Analysis Node Specification Perform Pushover Analysis Member Specifications Post Analysis Print Release, Offset Load List, Joint Displacement Property Reduction Factors, Cable Member Forces, Support Reactions Truss, Compression, Tension, Inactive Story Drift, Cg, Mode Shapes Fire Proofing, Imperfection Section Displacement, Force Plate Specifications Analysis Results, Member Stresses Release, Ignore Inplane Rotation Element Forces/Stresses Plane Stress, Ignore Stiffness Viewing Results Supports View Output File Fixed, Pinned Go to Post Processing Mode Fixed But, Enforced Self‐Evaluation Test Enforced But, Multilinear Spring Review Questions Foundation, Inclined Tension/Compression Only Springs
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