STAAD+PRO - NRC Verfication Manual 2005

STAAD.
Pro 2005
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM

TEST VERIFICATION MANUAL
Document Revision No. 2005
March, 2006
Approved by: _______________________

Quality Assurance Manager
______________
Date
A Bentley Solutions Center

www.reiworld.com
www.bentley.com/staad
STAAD.Pro 2005 is a suite of proprietary computer programs

of Research Engineers, a Bentley Solutions Center. Although
every effort has been made to ensure the correctness of these
programs, REI will not accept responsibility for any mistake,
error or misrepresentation in or as a result of the usage of
these programs.
RELEASE 2005
2006 Bentley Systems, Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
Published March, 2006
About STAAD.Pro
STAAD.Pro is a general purpose structural analysis and design program with
applications primarily in the building industry - commercial buildings, bridges and
highway structures, industrial structures, chemical plant structures, dams, retaining
walls, turbine foundations, culverts and other embedded structures, etc. The program
hence consists of the following facilities to enable this task.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Graphical model generation utilities as well as text editor based commands for
creating the mathematical model. Beam and column members are represented using
lines. Walls, slabs and panel type entities are represented using triangular and
quadrilateral finite elements. Solid blocks are represented using brick elements.
These utilities allow the user to create the geometry, assign properties, orient cross
sections as desired, assign materials like steel, concrete, timber, aluminum, specify
supports, apply loads explicitly as well as have the program generate loads, design
parameters etc.
Analysis engines for performing linear elastic and pdelta analysis, finite element
analysis, frequency extraction, and dynamic response (spectrum, time history,
steady state, etc.).
Design engines for code checking and optimization of steel, aluminum and timber
members. Reinforcement calculations for concrete beams, columns, slabs and shear
walls. Design of shear and moment connections for steel members.
Result viewing, result verification and report generation tools for examining
displacement diagrams, bending moment and shear force diagrams, beam, plate and
solid stress contours, etc.
Peripheral tools for activities like import and export of data from and to other
widely accepted formats, links with other popular softwares for niche areas like
reinforced and prestressed concrete slab design, footing design, steel connection
design, etc.
A library of exposed functions called OpenSTAAD which allows users to access
STAAD.Pros internal functions and routines as well as its graphical commands to
tap into STAADs database and link input and output data to third-party software
written using languages like C, C++, VB, VBA, FORTRAN, Java, Delphi, etc.
Thus, OpenSTAAD allows users to link in-house or third-party applications with
STAAD.Pro.
About the STAAD.Pro Documentation

The documentation for STAAD.Pro consists of a set of manuals as described below.
These manuals are normally provided only in the electronic format, with perhaps some
exceptions such as the Getting Started Manual which may be supplied as a printed book
to first time and new-version buyers.
All the manuals can be accessed from the Help facilities of STAAD.Pro. Users who
wish to obtain a printed copy of the books may contact Research Engineers. REI also
supplies the manuals in the PDF format at no cost for those who wish to print them on
their own. See the back cover of this book for addresses and phone numbers.
Getting Started and Tutorials : This manual contains information on the contents of
the STAAD.Pro package, computer system requirements, installation process, copy
protection issues and a description on how to run the programs in the package.
Tutorials that provide detailed and step-by-step explanation on using the programs are
also provided.
Examples Manual
This book offers examples of various problems that can be solved using the STAAD
engine. The examples represent various structural analyses and design problems
commonly encountered by structural engineers.
Graphical Environment
This document contains a detailed description of the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of
STAAD.Pro. The topics covered include model generation, structural analysis and
design, result verification, and report generation.
Technical Reference Manual
This manual deals with the theory behind the engineering calculations made by the
STAAD engine. It also includes an explanation of the commands available in the
STAAD command file.
International Design Codes
This document contains information on the various Concrete, Steel, and Aluminum
design codes, of several countries, that are implemented in STAAD.
The documentation for the STAAD.Pro Extension component(s) is available separately.
Table of Contents
Part I - STAAD VERIFICATION PROBLEMS
1
A plane truss: support reactions due to a joint load
A beam supported on two springs with a point mass: period of free

vibration
A cantilever beam: use of plate/shell elements. Deflection and support

reactions due to a pressure load
A cantilever plane bent with an intermediate support: support reactions

due to a load at the free end
13
A locomotive axle: deflection and stress at center
17
A 1x1 bay plane frame: maximum moment due to a uniform load on the
horizontal member
21
A plane truss: joint deflection due to joint loads
25
A 1x1 bay plane frame: maximum moment due to a concentrated load on

the horizontal member
29
A 1x2 bay plane frame: maximum moment due to lateral joint loads
33
10
Space frame: Forces and moments in members due to applied forces and a
moment
37
11
A rigid bar suspended by two copper and one steel wires: stresses in
wires due to a rise in temperature
41
12
A plane truss: joint deflection and member stress due to a joint load
45
13
Steel Design. Determine the allowable stresses (per 1989 AISC code) for
the members. Also, perform a code check for these members based on the
results of the analysis.
49
14
Concrete design as per ACI code. A plane frame is created with such
loading as to create 138 Kip-Ft moment on beam and 574 Kip of axial load
coupled with above moment on column.
61
Part II - STARDYNE VERIFICATION PROBLEMS

1
Uniform Beam With One Redundant Support. A uniform beam is clamped

at one end and is simply supported at the other end. This arrangement of
supports offers the minimum analytic difficulty for an indeterminate
structure. The single load case is a uniformly distributed vertical force of
100 pounds per inch. Find the moment at the clamped end, the reaction at
the simple support, and the mid-span deflection.
Indeterminate Frame. A statically indeterminate frame, consisting of three

members, has a concentrated force applied at mid-span. The two vertical
members are hinged at the ground support points. The reaction forces and,
the bending moments at the ends of the horizontal beam will be determined.
Uniform Pressure On A Circular Plate. Deflections and stresses for a

circular plate structure are determined, for a uniform pressure. The plate is
simply supported around its entire periphery.
11
Uniform Pressure On A Rectangular Plate. A rectangular plate, 10in X 16in,

, of constant thickness of 0.2in., is simply supported along all four edges.
The applied loading is uniform pressure over the entire surface. The
analysis results are lateral deflections and bending stresses.
17
Static Analysis Of Thermal Loading. The internal loads caused by a

temperature change are analyzed in this example. The subject is a pipe line
with two right angles. Both ends are completely restrained. Internal forces
and moments will be computed for a temperature increase of 430 degrees F.
31
Imposed Deflections On Beam. A beam which is supported at three points

(nodes 1, 2 and 3) has imposed translations specified at each of these points.
Additionally, an imposed rotation is specified at node 1. There are no
external loads applied to the structure. The static response of the structure
due to these imposed deflections and rotation is calculated.
37
Natural Modes of a Simple Beam. The first five natural frequencies and the
associated mode shapes are computed for the flexural motion of a simply
supported beam. The HQR and LANCZOS solution methods are both
tested.
41
Natural Frequencies Of A Circular Plate. A flat circular plate is simply

supported around the entire perimeter. The first six modes and their
associated natural frequencies are to be computed using the HQR method
offered by STARDYNE. This problem demonstrates that the natural
frequencies of an axi-symmetric structure can be accurately computed
utilizing a 180 degree model with the appropriate boundary conditions.
45
Natural Frequencies Of A Rectangular Plate. A flat rectangular plate is

simply supported on all four sides. The first six modes and their associated
natural frequencies are to be computed for this structure using the
LANCZOS method offered by STARDYNE. This problem also
demonstrates that the mesh refinement can be chosen to accurately calculate
modes of interest based on the expected mode shapes.
51
10
Natural Modes Of A Framework. A three dimensional frame is analyzed for

its natural frequencies and the associated mode shapes using the HQR
method offered by STARDYNE.
57
11
Response Of A Simply Supported Beam To A Shock Spectrum. The

supports of a simply supported beam are subjected to an acceleration time
history. The maximum bending moment in the beam is computed for the
first mode of the structure. This problem demonstrates the capabilities of
STARDYNE to calculate the correct modal response of a structure utilizing
response spectrum data.
63
12
Thermal loading on a Simply supported Rectangular Plate. A rectangular

plate is simply supported on all four sides. The transverse and longitudinal
bending moments as well as the deflections at several points on the plate are
computed.
69
NOTES
PART I
STAAD VERIFICATION PROBLEMS
STAAD Verification Problems
STAAD Verification Problem No. 1

OBJECTIVE:
To find the support reactions due to a joint load in a

plane truss.
REFERENCE: Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part 1, D. Van

Nostrand Co., Inc., 3rd edition, 1956, page 346, problem
3.
PROBLEM:
Determine the horizontal reaction at support 4 of the

system.
COMPARISON:
Support Reaction, Kips
Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
R4
8.77
8.77
None
2 STAAD Verification Problems
****************************************************
*
*
*
STAAD.Pro
*
*
Version 2005
Bld 1003.US.NRC
*
*
Proprietary Program of
*
*
Research Engineers, Intl.
*
*
Date=
MAR 23, 2006
*
*
Time=
7:42: 2
*
*
*
*
USER ID: Research Eng Ltd
*
****************************************************
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
STAAD TRUSS :A PLANE TRUSS

* FILE: VER01.STD
*
* REFERENCE `STRENGTH OF MATERIALS' PART-1 BY S. TIMOSHENKO
* PAGE 346 PROBLEM NO. 3. THE ANSWER IS REACTION = 0.877P.
* THEREFORE IF P=10, REACTION = 8.77
*
UNITS INCH KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0. 0. ; 2 150. 100. ; 3 150. 50. ; 4 300. 0.
MEMBER INCI
1 1 2 ; 2 1 3 ; 3 2 3 ; 4 2 4 ; 5 3 4
MEMB PROP
1 4 PRIS AX 5.0 ; 2 5 PRIS AX 3.0 ; 3 PRIS AX 2
CONSTANT ; E 30000. ALL
SUPPORT ; 1 4 PINNED
LOADING 1
JOINT LOAD ; 2 FY -10.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
**WARNING** THE POISSON'S RATIO HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFIED FOR ONE OR MORE
MEMBERS/ELEMENTS/SOLIDS. THE DEFAULT VALUE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE SAME.
P R O B L E M
S T A T I S T I C S
----------------------------------NUMBER OF JOINTS/MEMBER+ELEMENTS/SUPPORTS =
4/
5/
ORIGINAL/FINAL BAND-WIDTH=
2/
2/
4 DOF
TOTAL PRIMARY LOAD CASES =
1, TOTAL DEGREES OF FREEDOM =
SIZE OF STIFFNESS MATRIX =
1 DOUBLE KILO-WORDS
REQRD/AVAIL. DISK SPACE =
12.0/
3653.1 MB
2
4
20. PRINT REACTION

SUPPORT REACTIONS -UNIT KIP
----------------JOINT
1
4
INCH
STRUCTURE TYPE = TRUSS
LOAD
FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
1
1
8.77
-8.77
5.00
5.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
************** END OF LATEST ANALYSIS RESULT **************
21. FINISH
*********** END OF THE STAAD.Pro RUN ***********

**** DATE= MAR 23,2006
TIME=
7:42: 5 ****
Information about the key files in the current distribution

Modfication Date
CRC
Size (Bytes)
File Name
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------03/21/2006
0x28c1
12713984
SProStaad.exe
12/16/2004
0xca81
04558848
SProStaadStl.exe
09/19/2003
0x2fc0
00081970
CMesh.dll
03/01/2006
0xeb80
02486272
dbSectionInterface.dll
01/23/2001
0x9b40
00073728
LoadGen.dll
09/25/2003
0x6340
00704512
MeshEngine.dll
09/22/2003
0xce00
00069632
QuadPlateEngine.dll
12/22/2005
0x4181
00094208
SurfMesh.dll
09/30/2005
0x2dc1
00475136
aiscsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x79c1
00319488
aiscsections_all_editions.mdb
01/05/2005
0x4b81
01810432
aiscsteeljoists.mdb
01/05/2005
0xcac1
03651584
aitctimbersections.mdb
01/27/2005
0xeb01
00552960
aluminumsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xcd01
00163840
australiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x6a41
00229376
britishsections.mdb
07/08/2005
0x9d41
00434176
bscoldformedsections.mdb
06/28/2005
0x8201
00327680
butlercoldformedsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xabc0
00262144
canadiansections.mdb
05/31/2005
0x9e81
00450560
canadiantimbersections.mdb
05/05/2005
0x7f80
00409600
chinesesections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd6c0
00600064
dutchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x1a00
00354304
europeansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd301
00202752
frenchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x11c1
00233472
germansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x3c40
00264192
indiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd540
00180224
iscoldformedsections.mdb
01/24/2006
0x2501
00221184
japanesesections.mdb
11/08/2005
0x9081
00376832
Kingspancoldformedsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xb740
00174080
koreansections.mdb
02/03/2005
0xda00
00096256
lysaghtcoldformedsections.mdb
02/07/2005
0x9a00
00243712
mexicansteeltables.mdb
01/04/2006
0x8980
00413696
RCecoColdFormedSections.mdb
02/03/2005
0x9b40
00307200
russiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x9081
00206848
southafricansections.mdb
01/06/2005
0x9341
00194560
spanishsections.mdb
01/04/2006
0x8680
00223232
uscoldformedsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xbac0
00149504
usersectionstemplate.mdb
01/05/2005
0x9d41
00141312
venezuelansections.mdb
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTES

OBJECTIVE:
To find the period of free vibration for a beam supported

on two springs with a point mass.
REFERENCE: Timoshenko, S., Young, D., and Weaver, W., Vibration

Problems in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, 4th
edition, 1974. page 11, problem 1.1-3.
PROBLEM:
A simple beam is supported by two spring as shown in

the figure. Neglecting the distributed mass of the beam,
calculate the period of free vibration of the beam
subjected to a load of W.
W = 1000 lbs
1
L
1
K
2
A
GIVEN:
X
K
EI = 30000.0 ksi
A = 7.0 ft
B = 3.0 ft.
K = 300.0 lb/in.
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
Period, sec
0.533
0.533
None
****************************************************
*
*
*
STAAD.Pro
*
*
Version 2005
Bld 1003.US.NRC
*
*
*
*
*
*
Date=
MAR 23, 2006
*
*
Time=
7:42: 8
*
*
*
*
*
****************************************************
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
STAAD PLANE :NATURAL FREQUENCY OF A BEAM SUPPORTED ON TWO SPRINGS

* FILE: VER02.STD
*
* REFERENCE: TIMOSHENKO,YOUNG,WEAVER, "VIBRATION PROBLEMS IN
*
ENGINEERING", 4TH EDITION, JOHN WILEY & SONS,
*
NEW YORK, 1974, PAGE 11, PROB 1.1-3
*
THE ANSWER IN THE BOOK IS T = 0.533 SEC., VIZ., F = 1.876 CPS
*
UNIT POUND FEET
JOINT COORD ; 1 0. 0. ; 2 7. 0. ; 3 10. 0.
MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 2
UNIT INCH
SUPPORT
1 3 FIXED BUT MZ KFY 300.
MEMB PROP ; 1 2 PRIS AX 1. IZ 1.
CONSTANT ; E 30E6 ALL
CUT OFF MODE SHAPE 1
LOADING 1 1000 LB LOAD AT JOINT 2
MODAL CALCULATION
PERFORM ANALYS
P R O B L E M
S T A T I S T I C S
3/
2/
1/
1/
5 DOF
1 DOUBLE KILO-WORDS
12.0/
3653.1 MB
NUMBER OF MODES REQUESTED

=
NUMBER OF EXISTING MASSES IN THE MODEL =
NUMBER OF MODES THAT WILL BE USED
=
2
7
1
1
1
*** EIGENSOLUTION: SUBSPACE METHOD ***
MODE
CALCULATED FREQUENCIES FOR LOAD CASE
FREQUENCY(CYCLES/SEC)
PERIOD(SEC)
1.876
0.53317
ACCURACY
2.047E-16
MASS PARTICIPATION FACTORS IN PERCENT

-------------------------------------MODE
1
0.00100.00
SUMM-X
SUMM-Y
SUMM-Z
0.00
0.000
100.000
0.000
22. FINISH

**** DATE= MAR 23,2006
TIME=
7:42:11 ****

Modfication Date
CRC
Size (Bytes)
File Name
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------03/21/2006
0x28c1
12713984
SProStaad.exe
12/16/2004
0xca81
04558848
SProStaadStl.exe
09/19/2003
0x2fc0
00081970
CMesh.dll
03/01/2006
0xeb80
02486272
01/23/2001
0x9b40
00073728
LoadGen.dll
09/25/2003
0x6340
00704512
MeshEngine.dll
09/22/2003
0xce00
00069632
QuadPlateEngine.dll
12/22/2005
0x4181
00094208
SurfMesh.dll
09/30/2005
0x2dc1
00475136
aiscsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x79c1
00319488
01/05/2005
0x4b81
01810432
aiscsteeljoists.mdb
01/05/2005
0xcac1
03651584
01/27/2005
0xeb01
00552960
01/05/2005
0xcd01
00163840
01/05/2005
0x6a41
00229376
britishsections.mdb
07/08/2005
0x9d41
00434176
06/28/2005
0x8201
00327680
01/05/2005
0xabc0
00262144
05/31/2005
0x9e81
00450560
05/05/2005
0x7f80
00409600
chinesesections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd6c0
00600064
dutchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x1a00
00354304
01/05/2005
0xd301
00202752
frenchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x11c1
00233472
germansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x3c40
00264192
indiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd540
00180224
01/24/2006
0x2501
00221184
11/08/2005
0x9081
00376832
01/05/2005
0xb740
00174080
koreansections.mdb
02/03/2005
0xda00
00096256
02/07/2005
0x9a00
00243712
01/04/2006
0x8980
00413696
02/03/2005
0x9b40
00307200
russiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x9081
00206848
01/06/2005
0x9341
00194560
spanishsections.mdb
01/04/2006
0x8680
00223232
01/05/2005
0xbac0
00149504
01/05/2005
0x9d41
00141312
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTES

TYPE:
Deflection and moments for plate-bending finite

element.
REFERENCE: Simple hand calculation by considering the entire

structure as a cantilever beam.
PROBLEM:
A simple cantilever plate is divided into 12 4-noded

finite elements. A uniform pressure load is applied and
the maximum deflection at the tip of the cantilever and
the maximum bending at the support are calculated.
GIVEN:
Plate thickness = 25mm,

Uniform pressure= 5N/sq.mm
HAND CALCULATION:
3
Max. deflection = WL /8EI, where
3
3
10
WL =(5x300x100) x (300) = 405x10
3
3
8EI=8x(210x10 N/sq.mm)x(100x25 /12)
7
= 21875x10
Deflection = 18.51mm
Max. moment = WL/2 = (5x300x100)x300/2
6
= 22.5x10 N.mm = 22.5KN.m
SOLUTION COMPARISON:
Hand calculation
STAAD
Max. Defl.
18.51 mm
18.20 mm
Max Moment
22.50 kNm
22.50 kNm
****************************************************
*
*
*
STAAD.Pro
*
*
Version 2005
Bld 1003.US.NRC
*
*
*
*
*
*
Date=
MAR 23, 2006
*
*
Time=
7:42:14
*
*
*
*
*
****************************************************
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
STAAD SPACE FINITE ELEMENT VERIFICATION

*
* FILE : VER03.STD
*
* DEFLECTION OF A CANTILEVER PLATE UNDER UNIFORM PRESSURE.
* COMPARISON WITH ESTABLISHED FORMULA (WL^3/8EI)
*
UNIT KNS MMS
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0 7 300 0 0
REPEAT 2 0 50 0
*
ELEMENT INCIDENCE
1 1 2 9 8 TO 6
REPEAT 1 6 7
*
ELEMENT PROP
1 TO 12 THICK 25.0
*
CONSTANT
E 210.0 ALL
POISSON STEEL ALL
*
SUPPORT
1 8 15 FIXED
*
UNIT NEWTON
LOAD 1 5N/SQ.MM. UNIFORM LOAD
ELEMENT LOAD
1 TO 12 PRESSURE 5.0
*
PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M
S T A T I S T I C S
21/
12/
8/
5/
36 DOF
5 DOUBLE KILO-WORDS
12.1/
3653.1 MB
3
126
33. *
34. PRINT DISPLACEMENT LIST 14
JOINT DISPLACEMENT (CM
-----------------JOINT LOAD
14
X-TRANS
0.0000
RADIANS)
Y-TRANS
0.0000
STRUCTURE TYPE = SPACE
Z-TRANS
1.8159
X-ROTAN
0.0000
Y-ROTAN
-0.0813
Z-ROTAN
0.0000
11

35. *
36. UNIT KN METER
37. PRINT REACTION
SUPPORT REACTIONS -UNIT KN
----------------JOINT LOAD
1
8
15
1
1
1
METE
FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-18.91
-112.19
-18.91
-1.54
0.00
1.54
5.47
11.56
5.47
0.00
0.00
0.00
38. FINISH

**** DATE= MAR 23,2006
TIME= 7:42:14 ****

Modfication Date CRC
Size (Bytes)
File Name
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------03/21/2006
0x28c1
12713984
SProStaad.exe
12/16/2004
0xca81
04558848
SProStaadStl.exe
09/19/2003
0x2fc0
00081970
CMesh.dll
03/01/2006
0xeb80
02486272
01/23/2001
0x9b40
00073728
LoadGen.dll
09/25/2003
0x6340
00704512
MeshEngine.dll
09/22/2003
0xce00
00069632
QuadPlateEngine.dll
12/22/2005
0x4181
00094208
SurfMesh.dll
09/30/2005
0x2dc1
00475136
aiscsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x79c1
00319488
01/05/2005
0x4b81
01810432
aiscsteeljoists.mdb
01/05/2005
0xcac1
03651584
01/27/2005
0xeb01
00552960
01/05/2005
0xcd01
00163840
01/05/2005
0x6a41
00229376
britishsections.mdb
07/08/2005
0x9d41
00434176
06/28/2005
0x8201
00327680
01/05/2005
0xabc0
00262144
05/31/2005
0x9e81
00450560
05/05/2005
0x7f80
00409600
chinesesections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd6c0
00600064
dutchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x1a00
00354304
01/05/2005
0xd301
00202752
frenchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x11c1
00233472
germansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x3c40
00264192
indiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd540
00180224
01/24/2006
0x2501
00221184
11/08/2005
0x9081
00376832
01/05/2005
0xb740
00174080
koreansections.mdb
02/03/2005
0xda00
00096256
02/07/2005
0x9a00
00243712
01/04/2006
0x8980
00413696
02/03/2005
0x9b40
00307200
russiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x9081
00206848
01/06/2005
0x9341
00194560
spanishsections.mdb
01/04/2006
0x8680
00223232
01/05/2005
0xbac0
00149504
01/05/2005
0x9d41
00141312
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

OBJECTIVE:
To find support reactions due to a load at the free end of

a cantilever plane bent with an intermediate support.

Nostrand Co., Inc., 3rd edition, 1956, page 346, problem
2.
PROBLEM:
Determine the reaction of the system as shown in the

figure.
COMPARISON:
Reaction, Kip
Solution
Theory
STAAD
Differenc
e
RX
1.5
1.5
None
13
****************************************************
*
*
*
STAAD.Pro
*
*
Version 2005
Bld 1003.US.NRC
*
*
*
*
*
*
Date=
MAR 23, 2006
*
*
Time=
7:42:17
*
*
*
*
*
****************************************************
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
STAAD PLANE :A CANTILEVER PLANE FRAME

* FILE VER04.STD
*
* REFERENCE: 'STRENGTH OF MATERIALS'
*
PAGE 346 PROBLEM NO. 2.
*
RECALCULATION = 1.5
*
UNIT INCH KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0. 0. ; 2 0. 10. ; 3 0. 20. ; 4 10.
SUPPORT
1 FIXED ; 2 FIXED BUT FY MZ
MEMB INCI
1 1 2 3
MEMB PROP ; 1 2 3 PRIS AX 10. IZ 100.
LOADING 1
PERFORM ANALYSIS
WITH AN INTERMEDIATE SUPPORT
PART-1 BY S. TIMOSHENKO
THE ANSWER IN THE BOOK AFTER
20.
P R O B L E M
S T A T I S T I C S
4/
3/
1/
1/
6 DOF
1 DOUBLE KILO-WORDS
12.0/
3653.0 MB
2
8
20. PRINT REACTION

----------------JOINT
1
2
INCH
STRUCTURE TYPE = PLANE
LOAD
FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
1
1
1.50
-1.50
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-5.00
0.00
21. FINISH

**** DATE= MAR 23,2006
TIME=
7:42:20 ****

Modfication Date
CRC
Size (Bytes)
File Name
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------03/21/2006
0x28c1
12713984
SProStaad.exe
12/16/2004
0xca81
04558848
SProStaadStl.exe
09/19/2003
0x2fc0
00081970
CMesh.dll
03/01/2006
0xeb80
02486272
01/23/2001
0x9b40
00073728
LoadGen.dll
09/25/2003
0x6340
00704512
MeshEngine.dll
09/22/2003
0xce00
00069632
QuadPlateEngine.dll
12/22/2005
0x4181
00094208
SurfMesh.dll
09/30/2005
0x2dc1
00475136
aiscsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x79c1
00319488
01/05/2005
0x4b81
01810432
aiscsteeljoists.mdb
01/05/2005
0xcac1
03651584
01/27/2005
0xeb01
00552960
01/05/2005
0xcd01
00163840
01/05/2005
0x6a41
00229376
britishsections.mdb
07/08/2005
0x9d41
00434176
06/28/2005
0x8201
00327680
01/05/2005
0xabc0
00262144
05/31/2005
0x9e81
00450560
05/05/2005
0x7f80
00409600
chinesesections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd6c0
00600064
dutchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x1a00
00354304
01/05/2005
0xd301
00202752
frenchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x11c1
00233472
germansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x3c40
00264192
indiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd540
00180224
01/24/2006
0x2501
00221184
11/08/2005
0x9081
00376832
01/05/2005
0xb740
00174080
koreansections.mdb
02/03/2005
0xda00
00096256
02/07/2005
0x9a00
00243712
01/04/2006
0x8980
00413696
02/03/2005
0x9b40
00307200
russiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x9081
00206848
01/06/2005
0x9341
00194560
spanishsections.mdb
01/04/2006
0x8680
00223232
01/05/2005
0xbac0
00149504
01/05/2005
0x9d41
00141312
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
15
NOTES

OBJECTIVE:
To find deflections and stress at the center of a

locomotive axle.
REFERENCE: Timoshenko, S.,Strength of Materials, Part- 1, D. Van

Nostrand Co., 3rd edition, 1956. page 97, problems 1, 2.
PROBLEM:
Determine the maximum stress in a locomotive axle (as

shown in the figure) as well as the deflection at the
middle of the axle.
13.5 in
GIVEN:
59 in
13.5 in
Diameter = 10 in.,
P = 26000 lb,
E = 30E6 psi
COMPARISON:
Stress (), psi, and Deflection (), in
Solution
Theory
3575.*
STAAD
3575.
Difference
None
* The value is recalculated.
0.01040
0.01037
None
17
****************************************************
*
*
*
STAAD.Pro
*
*
Version 2005
Bld 1003.US.NRC
*
*
*
*
*
*
Date=
MAR 23, 2006
*
*
Time=
7:42:24
*
*
*
*
*
****************************************************
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
STAAD PLANE :A LOCOMOTIVE AXLE

* FILE: VER05.STD
*
* REFERENCE 'STRENGTH OF MATERIALS' PART-1 BY S. TIMOSHENKO
*
PAGE 97 PROBLEM NO. 1 AND 2.
* ANSWERS ARE 3580 FOR MAX. STRESS AND 0.104 INCH FOR MAX. DEFLN.
*
UNIT INCH POUND
JOINT COORD
1 0. 0. ; 2 13.5 0. ; 3 43. 0. ; 4 72.5 0. ; 5 86. 0.
MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 4
MEMB PROP ; 1 TO 4 TABLE ST PIPE OD 10. ID 0.
LOADING 1
JOINT LOAD ; 1 5 FY -26000.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M
S T A T I S T I C S
5/
4/
1/
1/
4 DOF
1 DOUBLE KILO-WORDS
12.0/
3653.0 MB
2
11
18. PRINT MEMBER STRESSES
MEMBER STRESSES
--------------ALL UNITS ARE POUN/SQ INCH
MEMB
LD
SECT
AXIAL
BEND-Y
BEND-Z
COMBINED
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
.0
1.00
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
3575.3
0.0
3575.3
441.4
441.4
0.0
0.0
.0
1.00
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
3575.3
3575.3
3575.3
3575.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
.0
1.00
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
3575.3
3575.3
3575.3
3575.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
.0
1.00
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
3575.3
0.0
3575.3
0.0
441.4
441.4
0.0
0.0
19. PRINT DISPLACEMENTS

JOINT DISPLACEMENT (INCH RADIANS)
-----------------JOINT
1
2
3
4
5
LOAD
X-TRANS
1
1
1
1
1
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Y-TRANS
-0.01138
0.00000
0.01037
0.00000
-0.01138
Z-TRANS
X-ROTAN
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Y-ROTAN
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Z-ROTAN
0.00086
0.00070
0.00000
-0.00070
-0.00086
20. FINISH

**** DATE= MAR 23,2006
TIME=
7:42:27 ****

Modfication Date
CRC
Size (Bytes)
File Name
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------03/21/2006
0x28c1
12713984
SProStaad.exe
12/16/2004
0xca81
04558848
SProStaadStl.exe
09/19/2003
0x2fc0
00081970
CMesh.dll
03/01/2006
0xeb80
02486272
01/23/2001
0x9b40
00073728
LoadGen.dll
09/25/2003
0x6340
00704512
MeshEngine.dll
09/22/2003
0xce00
00069632
QuadPlateEngine.dll
12/22/2005
0x4181
00094208
SurfMesh.dll
09/30/2005
0x2dc1
00475136
aiscsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x79c1
00319488
01/05/2005
0x4b81
01810432
aiscsteeljoists.mdb
01/05/2005
0xcac1
03651584
01/27/2005
0xeb01
00552960
01/05/2005
0xcd01
00163840
01/05/2005
0x6a41
00229376
britishsections.mdb
07/08/2005
0x9d41
00434176
06/28/2005
0x8201
00327680
01/05/2005
0xabc0
00262144
05/31/2005
0x9e81
00450560
05/05/2005
0x7f80
00409600
chinesesections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd6c0
00600064
dutchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x1a00
00354304
01/05/2005
0xd301
00202752
frenchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x11c1
00233472
germansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x3c40
00264192
indiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd540
00180224
01/24/2006
0x2501
00221184
11/08/2005
0x9081
00376832
01/05/2005
0xb740
00174080
koreansections.mdb
02/03/2005
0xda00
00096256
02/07/2005
0x9a00
00243712
01/04/2006
0x8980
00413696
02/03/2005
0x9b40
00307200
russiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x9081
00206848
01/06/2005
0x9341
00194560
spanishsections.mdb
01/04/2006
0x8680
00223232
01/05/2005
0xbac0
00149504
01/05/2005
0x9d41
00141312
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
19
NOTES

OBJECTIVE:
To find the maximum moment due to a uniform load on

the horizontal member in a 1x1 bay plane frame.
REFERENCE: McCormack, J. C., Structural Analysis, Intext

Educational Publishers, 3rd edition, 1975, page 383,
example 22 - 5.
PROBLEM:
GIVEN:
Determine the maximum moment in the frame.
E and I same for all members.
COMPARISON:
Moment, Kip-ft
Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
MMax
44.40
44.44
Small
21
****************************************************
*
*
*
STAAD.Pro
*
*
Version 2005
Bld 1003.US.NRC
*
*
*
*
*
*
Date=
MAR 23, 2006
*
*
Time=
7:42:30
*
*
*
*
*
****************************************************
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
STAAD PLANE :A 1X1 BAY PLANE FRAME

* FILE VER06.STD
*
* REFERENCE: 'STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS' BY JACK C. MCCORMACK,
*
PAGE 383 EXAMPLE 22-5, PLANE FRAME WITH NO SIDESWAY
*
ANSWER - MAX BENDING = 44.4 FT-KIP
*
UNIT FT KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0. 0. ; 2 0. 20. ; 3 20. 20. ; 4 20. 0.
MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 3
MEMB PROP ; 1 2 3 PRIS AX 1. IZ 0.05
SUPPORT ; 1 4 FIXED
LOADING 1 ; MEMB LOAD ; 2 UNI Y -2.0
PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M
S T A T I S T I C S
4/
3/
1/
1/
6 DOF
1 DOUBLE KILO-WORDS
12.0/
3653.0 MB
2
6
17. PRINT FORCES
MEMBER END FORCES

----------------ALL UNITS ARE -- KIP FEET
(LOCAL )
MEMBER
LOAD
JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
1
2
20.00
-20.00
-3.33
3.33
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-22.21
-44.44
2
3
3.33
-3.33
20.00
20.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
44.44
-44.44
3
4
20.00
-20.00
3.33
-3.33
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
44.44
22.21
18. FINISH

**** DATE= MAR 23,2006
TIME=
7:42:33 ****

Modfication Date
CRC
Size (Bytes)
File Name
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------03/21/2006
0x28c1
12713984
SProStaad.exe
12/16/2004
0xca81
04558848
SProStaadStl.exe
09/19/2003
0x2fc0
00081970
CMesh.dll
03/01/2006
0xeb80
02486272
01/23/2001
0x9b40
00073728
LoadGen.dll
09/25/2003
0x6340
00704512
MeshEngine.dll
09/22/2003
0xce00
00069632
QuadPlateEngine.dll
12/22/2005
0x4181
00094208
SurfMesh.dll
09/30/2005
0x2dc1
00475136
aiscsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x79c1
00319488
01/05/2005
0x4b81
01810432
aiscsteeljoists.mdb
01/05/2005
0xcac1
03651584
01/27/2005
0xeb01
00552960
01/05/2005
0xcd01
00163840
01/05/2005
0x6a41
00229376
britishsections.mdb
07/08/2005
0x9d41
00434176
06/28/2005
0x8201
00327680
01/05/2005
0xabc0
00262144
05/31/2005
0x9e81
00450560
05/05/2005
0x7f80
00409600
chinesesections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd6c0
00600064
dutchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x1a00
00354304
01/05/2005
0xd301
00202752
frenchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x11c1
00233472
germansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x3c40
00264192
indiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd540
00180224
01/24/2006
0x2501
00221184
11/08/2005
0x9081
00376832
01/05/2005
0xb740
00174080
koreansections.mdb
02/03/2005
0xda00
00096256
02/07/2005
0x9a00
00243712
01/04/2006
0x8980
00413696
02/03/2005
0x9b40
00307200
russiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x9081
00206848
01/06/2005
0x9341
00194560
spanishsections.mdb
01/04/2006
0x8680
00223232
01/05/2005
0xbac0
00149504
01/05/2005
0x9d41
00141312
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
23
NOTES

OBJECTIVE:
To find the joint deflection due to joint loads in a plane

truss.

example 18 - 2.
PROBLEM:
Determine the vertical deflection at point 5 of plane truss

structure shown in the figure.
GIVEN:
AX 1-4 = 1 in2, AX 5-6 = 2 in2, AX 7-8 =1.5 in2,

AX 9-11 = 3 in2, AX 12-13 = 4 in2, E = 30E3 ksi
COMPARISON:
Deflection, in.
Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
5
2.63
2.63
None
25
****************************************************
*
*
*
STAAD.Pro
*
*
Version 2005
Bld 1003.US.NRC
*
*
*
*
*
*
Date=
MAR 23, 2006
*
*
Time=
7:42:36
*
*
*
*
*
****************************************************
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.

* FILE VER07.STD
*
* REFERENCE 'STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS' BY JACK MCCORMACK, PAGE 271,
*
EXAMPLE 18-2. ANSWER - Y-DISP AT JOINT 5 = 2.63 INCH
*
UNIT FT KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 5 60 0 0
6 15. 7.5 ; 7 30. 15. ; 8 45. 7.5
SUPPORT
1 PINNED ; 3 FIXED BUT FX MZ
MEMB INCI
1 2 6 ; 2 3 4 ; 3 4 8 ; 4 4 5 ; 5 1 2
6 2 3 ; 7 3 6 ; 8 3 8 ; 9 3 7
10 1 6 ; 11 5 8 ; 12 6 7 13
UNIT INCH
MEMB PROP
1 TO 4 PRI AX 1.0
5 6 PRIS AX 2.
7 8 PRI AX 1.5
9 10 11 PRI AX 3.
12 13 PRI AX 4.
LOAD 1 VERTICAL LOAD
JOINT LOAD
2 4 5 FY -20.0
PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M
S T A T I S T I C S
8/
13/
5/
5/
11 DOF
1 DOUBLE KILO-WORDS
12.0/
3652.9 MB
2
13
30. PRINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 5

-----------------JOINT
LOAD
X-TRANS
Y-TRANS
-0.72000
-2.63033
Z-TRANS
0.00000
X-ROTAN
0.00000
Y-ROTAN
0.00000
Z-ROTAN
0.00000
31. FINISH

**** DATE= MAR 23,2006
TIME=
7:42:39 ****

Modfication Date
CRC
Size (Bytes)
File Name
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------03/21/2006
0x28c1
12713984
SProStaad.exe
12/16/2004
0xca81
04558848
SProStaadStl.exe
09/19/2003
0x2fc0
00081970
CMesh.dll
03/01/2006
0xeb80
02486272
01/23/2001
0x9b40
00073728
LoadGen.dll
09/25/2003
0x6340
00704512
MeshEngine.dll
09/22/2003
0xce00
00069632
QuadPlateEngine.dll
12/22/2005
0x4181
00094208
SurfMesh.dll
09/30/2005
0x2dc1
00475136
aiscsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x79c1
00319488
01/05/2005
0x4b81
01810432
aiscsteeljoists.mdb
01/05/2005
0xcac1
03651584
01/27/2005
0xeb01
00552960
01/05/2005
0xcd01
00163840
01/05/2005
0x6a41
00229376
britishsections.mdb
07/08/2005
0x9d41
00434176
06/28/2005
0x8201
00327680
01/05/2005
0xabc0
00262144
05/31/2005
0x9e81
00450560
05/05/2005
0x7f80
00409600
chinesesections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd6c0
00600064
dutchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x1a00
00354304
01/05/2005
0xd301
00202752
frenchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x11c1
00233472
germansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x3c40
00264192
indiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd540
00180224
01/24/2006
0x2501
00221184
11/08/2005
0x9081
00376832
01/05/2005
0xb740
00174080
koreansections.mdb
02/03/2005
0xda00
00096256
02/07/2005
0x9a00
00243712
01/04/2006
0x8980
00413696
02/03/2005
0x9b40
00307200
russiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x9081
00206848
01/06/2005
0x9341
00194560
spanishsections.mdb
01/04/2006
0x8680
00223232
01/05/2005
0xbac0
00149504
01/05/2005
0x9d41
00141312
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
27
NOTES

OBJECTIVE:
To find the maximum moment due to a concentrated

load on the horizontal member in a 1x1 bay plane frame.

Educational Publishers, 3rd eEdition, 1975, page 385,
problem 22 - 6.
PROBLEM:
GIVEN:
Determine the maximum moment in the structure.
E and I same for all members
COMPARISON:
Moment, Kip-ft
Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
MMax
69.40
69.44
Small
29
****************************************************
*
*
*
STAAD.Pro
*
*
Version 2005
Bld 1003.US.NRC
*
*
*
*
*
*
Date=
MAR 23, 2006
*
*
Time=
7:42:42
*
*
*
*
*
****************************************************
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.

* FILE VER08.STD
*
* REFERENCE: 'STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS' BY JACK MCCORMACK,
*
PAGE 385 PROB 22-6.
*
ANSWER - MAX BENDING IN MEMB 1 = 69.4 KIP-FT
*
UNIT FT KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0. 10. ; 2 0 30 ; 3 30 30 ; 4 30 0
SUPPORT ; 1 4 FIXED
MEMB INCI
1 1 2 3
MEMB PROP ; 1 2 3 TAB ST W12X26
CONSTANT ; E 4176E3
LOAD 1 VERTICAL LOAD
MEMBER LOAD
2 CON Y -30. 10.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M
S T A T I S T I C S
4/
3/
1/
1/
6 DOF
1 DOUBLE KILO-WORDS
12.0/
3652.9 MB
2
6
20. PRINT FORCES

MEMBER END FORCES
(LOCAL )
MEMBER
LOAD
JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
1
2
20.09
-20.09
-3.74
3.74
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-5.34
-69.44
2
3
3.74
-3.74
20.09
9.91
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
69.44
-66.66
3
4
9.91
-9.91
3.74
-3.74
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
66.66
45.51
21. FINISH

**** DATE= MAR 23,2006
TIME=
7:42:45 ****

Modfication Date
CRC
Size (Bytes)
File Name
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------03/21/2006
0x28c1
12713984
SProStaad.exe
12/16/2004
0xca81
04558848
SProStaadStl.exe
09/19/2003
0x2fc0
00081970
CMesh.dll
03/01/2006
0xeb80
02486272
01/23/2001
0x9b40
00073728
LoadGen.dll
09/25/2003
0x6340
00704512
MeshEngine.dll
09/22/2003
0xce00
00069632
QuadPlateEngine.dll
12/22/2005
0x4181
00094208
SurfMesh.dll
09/30/2005
0x2dc1
00475136
aiscsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x79c1
00319488
01/05/2005
0x4b81
01810432
aiscsteeljoists.mdb
01/05/2005
0xcac1
03651584
01/27/2005
0xeb01
00552960
01/05/2005
0xcd01
00163840
01/05/2005
0x6a41
00229376
britishsections.mdb
07/08/2005
0x9d41
00434176
06/28/2005
0x8201
00327680
01/05/2005
0xabc0
00262144
05/31/2005
0x9e81
00450560
05/05/2005
0x7f80
00409600
chinesesections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd6c0
00600064
dutchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x1a00
00354304
01/05/2005
0xd301
00202752
frenchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x11c1
00233472
germansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x3c40
00264192
indiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd540
00180224
01/24/2006
0x2501
00221184
11/08/2005
0x9081
00376832
01/05/2005
0xb740
00174080
koreansections.mdb
02/03/2005
0xda00
00096256
02/07/2005
0x9a00
00243712
01/04/2006
0x8980
00413696
02/03/2005
0x9b40
00307200
russiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x9081
00206848
01/06/2005
0x9341
00194560
spanishsections.mdb
01/04/2006
0x8680
00223232
01/05/2005
0xbac0
00149504
01/05/2005
0x9d41
00141312
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
31
NOTES

OBJECTIVE:
To find the maximum moment due to lateral joint loads

in a 1x2 bay plane frame.

example 22 - 7.
PROBLEM:
GIVEN:
Determine the maximum moment in the frame.
E and I same for all members.
COMPARISON:
Moment, Kip-ft
Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
MMax
176.40
178.01
0.91%
33
****************************************************
*
*
*
STAAD.Pro
*
*
Version 2005
Bld 1003.US.NRC
*
*
*
*
*
*
Date=
MAR 23, 2006
*
*
Time=
7:42:49
*
*
*
*
*
****************************************************
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

* FILE: VER09.STD
*
* REFERENCE: 'STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS' BY JACK MCCORMACK,
*
PAGE 388, PROB 22-7.
*
ANSWER - MAX MOM IN MEMB 1 = 176.4 K-F
*
UNIT FT KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 5 0 40 0 2 ; 2 20 0 0 6 20 40 0 2
SUPPORT ; 1 2 FIXED
MEMB INCI
1 1 3 2 ; 3 3 5 4 ; 5 3 4 ; 6 5 6
MEMB PROP
1 TO 6 PRI AX .2 IZ .1
CONSTANT ; E 4176E3
LOAD 1 HORIZONTAL LOAD
JOINT LOAD
3 FX 20 ; 5 FX 10
PERFORM ANALYS
P R O B L E M
S T A T I S T I C S
6/
6/
3/
3/
9 DOF
1 DOUBLE KILO-WORDS
12.0/
3652.9 MB
2
12
21. PRINT FORCES

MEMBER END FORCES
(LOCAL )
MEMBER
LOAD
JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
1
3
-22.26
22.26
15.06
-15.06
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
178.01
123.16
2
4
22.26
-22.26
14.94
-14.94
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
176.73
122.10
3
5
-6.51
6.51
4.97
-4.97
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
34.49
64.93
4
6
6.51
-6.51
5.03
-5.03
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
35.34
65.24
3
4
9.91
-9.91
-15.75
15.75
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-157.65
-157.44
5
6
5.03
-5.03
-6.51
6.51
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-64.93
-65.24
22. FINISH

**** DATE= MAR 23,2006
TIME=
7:42:52 ****

Modfication Date
CRC
Size (Bytes)
File Name
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------03/21/2006
0x28c1
12713984
SProStaad.exe
12/16/2004
0xca81
04558848
SProStaadStl.exe
09/19/2003
0x2fc0
00081970
CMesh.dll
03/01/2006
0xeb80
02486272
01/23/2001
0x9b40
00073728
LoadGen.dll
09/25/2003
0x6340
00704512
MeshEngine.dll
09/22/2003
0xce00
00069632
QuadPlateEngine.dll
12/22/2005
0x4181
00094208
SurfMesh.dll
09/30/2005
0x2dc1
00475136
aiscsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x79c1
00319488
01/05/2005
0x4b81
01810432
aiscsteeljoists.mdb
01/05/2005
0xcac1
03651584
01/27/2005
0xeb01
00552960
01/05/2005
0xcd01
00163840
01/05/2005
0x6a41
00229376
britishsections.mdb
07/08/2005
0x9d41
00434176
06/28/2005
0x8201
00327680
01/05/2005
0xabc0
00262144
05/31/2005
0x9e81
00450560
05/05/2005
0x7f80
00409600
chinesesections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd6c0
00600064
dutchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x1a00
00354304
01/05/2005
0xd301
00202752
frenchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x11c1
00233472
germansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x3c40
00264192
indiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd540
00180224
01/24/2006
0x2501
00221184
11/08/2005
0x9081
00376832
01/05/2005
0xb740
00174080
koreansections.mdb
02/03/2005
0xda00
00096256
02/07/2005
0x9a00
00243712
01/04/2006
0x8980
00413696
02/03/2005
0x9b40
00307200
russiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x9081
00206848
01/06/2005
0x9341
00194560
spanishsections.mdb
01/04/2006
0x8680
00223232
01/05/2005
0xbac0
00149504
01/05/2005
0x9d41
00141312
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
35
NOTES

OBJECTIVE:
To find the maximum axial force and moment due to

load and moment applied at a joint in a Space frame.
REFERENCE: Weaver Jr., W., Computer Programs for Structural

Analysis, page 146, problem 8.
PROBLEM:
Determine the maximum axial force and moment in the

space structure.
GIVEN:
E = 30E3 ksi,
AX = 11 in2
IX = 83 in4
IY = 56 in4
IZ = 56 in4
COMPARISON:
Solution
Reference
STAAD
Difference
FMax (kips)
1.47
1.47
None
MY,Max (kip-in)
84.04
84.04
None
MZ,Max (kip-in)
95.319
96.120
Small
37
****************************************************
*
*
*
STAAD.Pro
*
*
Version 2005
Bld 1003.US.NRC
*
*
*
*
*
*
Date=
MAR 23, 2006
*
*
Time=
7:42:55
*
*
*
*
*
****************************************************
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
STAAD SPACE :A SPACE FRAME

* FILE VER10.STD
*
* REFERENCE 'COMPUTER PROGRAMS FOR STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS'
* BY WILLIAM WEAVER JR. PAGE 146 STRUCTURE NO. 8.
* ANSWER - MAX AXIAL FORCE= 1.47 (MEMB 3)
* MAX BEND-Y= 84.04 (MEMB 3), BEND-Z= 95.32 (MEMB 3)
*
* STAAD VERIFICATION PROB NO. 10
*
UNIT INCH KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0 120 0 ; 2 240 120 0
3 0 0 0 ; 4 360 0 120
SUPPORT
3 4 FIXED
MEMB INCI
1 1 2 ; 2 3 1 ; 3 2 4
MEMB PROP
1 2 3 PRIS AX 11. IX 83. IY 56. IZ 56
POISS .25 ALL
LOAD 1 JOINT LOAD
JOINT LOAD
1 FX 2. ; 2 FY -1. ; 2 MZ -120.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M
S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS/MEMBER+ELEMENTS/SUPPORTS =
4/
3/
2/
2/
12 DOF
1 DOUBLE KILO-WORDS
12.0/
3652.8 MB
2
12
27. PRINT ANALYSIS RESULT

-----------------JOINT
1
2
3
4
LOAD
1
1
1
1
X-TRANS
0.22267
0.22202
0.00000
0.00000
Y-TRANS
Z-TRANS
X-ROTAN
0.00016
-0.48119
0.00000
0.00000
-0.17182
-0.70161
0.00000
0.00000
-0.00255
-0.00802
0.00000
0.00000

----------------JOINT
3
4
INCH
Y-ROTAN
0.00217
0.00101
0.00000
0.00000
Z-ROTAN
-0.00213
-0.00435
0.00000
0.00000
LOAD
FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
1
1
-1.10
-0.90
-0.43
1.43
0.22
-0.22
48.78
123.08
-17.97
47.25
96.12
-11.72
MEMBER END FORCES

----------------ALL UNITS ARE -- KIP INCH
(LOCAL )
MEMBER
LOAD
JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
1
2
0.90
-0.90
-0.43
0.43
0.22
-0.22
22.71
-22.71
-17.97
-34.18
-36.37
-67.36
3
1
-0.43
0.43
1.10
-1.10
0.22
-0.22
-17.97
17.97
-48.78
22.71
96.12
36.37
2
4
1.47
-1.47
-0.71
0.71
-0.48
0.48
-37.02
37.02
15.69
84.04
-53.28
-95.32
28. FINISH

**** DATE= MAR 23,2006
TIME=
7:42:58 ****

Modfication Date
CRC
Size (Bytes)
File Name
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------03/21/2006
0x28c1
12713984
SProStaad.exe
12/16/2004
0xca81
04558848
SProStaadStl.exe
09/19/2003
0x2fc0
00081970
CMesh.dll
03/01/2006
0xeb80
02486272
01/23/2001
0x9b40
00073728
LoadGen.dll
09/25/2003
0x6340
00704512
MeshEngine.dll
09/22/2003
0xce00
00069632
QuadPlateEngine.dll
12/22/2005
0x4181
00094208
SurfMesh.dll
09/30/2005
0x2dc1
00475136
aiscsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x79c1
00319488
01/05/2005
0x4b81
01810432
aiscsteeljoists.mdb
01/05/2005
0xcac1
03651584
01/27/2005
0xeb01
00552960
01/05/2005
0xcd01
00163840
01/05/2005
0x6a41
00229376
britishsections.mdb
07/08/2005
0x9d41
00434176
06/28/2005
0x8201
00327680
01/05/2005
0xabc0
00262144
05/31/2005
0x9e81
00450560
05/05/2005
0x7f80
00409600
chinesesections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd6c0
00600064
dutchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x1a00
00354304
01/05/2005
0xd301
00202752
frenchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x11c1
00233472
germansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x3c40
00264192
indiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd540
00180224
01/24/2006
0x2501
00221184
11/08/2005
0x9081
00376832
01/05/2005
0xb740
00174080
koreansections.mdb
02/03/2005
0xda00
00096256
02/07/2005
0x9a00
00243712
01/04/2006
0x8980
00413696
02/03/2005
0x9b40
00307200
russiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x9081
00206848
01/06/2005
0x9341
00194560
spanishsections.mdb
01/04/2006
0x8680
00223232
01/05/2005
0xbac0
00149504
01/05/2005
0x9d41
00141312
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
39
NOTES

OBJECTIVE:
A rigid bar is suspended by two copper wires and one

steel wire. Find the stresses in the wires due to a rise in
temperature.

Nostrand Co., 3rd edition, 1956, page 30, problem 9.
PROBLEM:
Assuming the horizontal member to be very rigid,

determine the stresses in the copper and steel wires if the
temperature rise is 10 F.
GIVEN:
Esteel = 30E6 psi, Ecopper = 16E6 psi

steel = 70E-7 in/in/F, copper = 92E-7 in/in/F
AX = 0.1 in2
MODELLING HINT:
Assume a large moment of inertia for the

horizontal rigid member and distribute of the
concentrated load as uniform.
COMPARISON:
Stress (), psi
Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
Steel
19695
19698
Small
Copper
10152
10151
Small
41
****************************************************
*
*
*
STAAD.Pro
*
*
Version 2005
Bld 1003.US.NRC
*
*
*
*
*
*
Date=
MAR 23, 2006
*
*
Time=
7:43: 1
*
*
*
*
*
****************************************************
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
STAAD PLANE :A RIGID BAR SUSPENDED BY TWO COPPER WIRES AND A STEEL WIRE
* FILE: VER11.STD
*
* REFERENCE: 'STRENGTH OF MATERIALS', TIMOSHENKO (PART 1),
*
PAGE 30, PROB 9.
*
THE ANSWERS ARE 19700 PSI AND 10200 PSI.
*
UNIT INCH POUND
JOINT COORD
1 0. 20. ; 2 5. 20. ; 3 10. 20.
4 0. 0. ; 5 5. 0. ; 6 10. 0.
MEMB INCI
1 1 4 3 ; 4 4 5 5
MEMB PROP
1 2 3 PRI AX 0.1 ; 4 5 PRI AX 1. IZ 100.
CONSTANT ; E 30E6 MEMB 2 4 5
E 16E6 MEMB 1 3
ALPHA 92E-7 MEMB 1 3 ; ALPHA 70E-7 MEMB 2
MEMB TRUSS ; 1 2 3
SUPPORT ; 1 2 3 PINNED
LOADING 1 VERT LOAD + TEMP LOAD
MEMB LOAD ;4 5 UNI Y -400.
TEMP LOAD ; 1 2 3 TEMP 10.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M
S T A T I S T I C S
6/
5/
3/
3/
10 DOF
1 DOUBLE KILO-WORDS
12.0/
3652.8 MB
3
12
ZERO STIFFNESS IN DIRECTION 6 AT JOINT

1 EQN.NO.
1
LOADS APPLIED OR DISTRIBUTED HERE FROM ELEMENTS WILL BE IGNORED.
THIS MAY BE DUE TO ALL MEMBERS AT THIS JOINT BEING RELEASED OR
EFFECTIVELY RELEASED IN THIS DIRECTION.
2 EQN.NO.
2
3 EQN.NO.
3
***WARNING - INSTABILITY AT JOINT
6
DIRECTION = FX
PROBABLE CAUSE SINGULAR-ADDING WEAK SPRING
K-MATRIX DIAG= 6.0000004E+03 L-MATRIX DIAG= 0.0000000E+00 EQN NO
***NOTE - VERY WEAK SPRING ADDED FOR STABILITY
10
**NOTE** STAAD DETECTS INSTABILITIES AS EXCESSIVE LOSS OF SIGNIFICANT DIGITS

DURING DECOMPOSITION. WHEN A DECOMPOSED DIAGONAL IS LESS THAN THE
BUILT-IN REDUCTION FACTOR TIMES THE ORIGINAL STIFFNESS MATRIX DIAGONAL,
STAAD PRINTS A SINGULARITY NOTICE. THE BUILT-IN REDUCTION FACTOR
IS
1.000E-09
THE ABOVE CONDITIONS COULD ALSO BE CAUSED BY VERY STIFF OR VERY WEAK
ELEMENTS AS WELL AS TRUE SINGULARITIES.
25. PRINT STRESSES LIST 1 2 3

MEMBER STRESSES
MEMB
LD
SECT
AXIAL
BEND-Y
BEND-Z
COMBINED
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
.0
1.00
10150.8 T
10150.8 T
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
10150.8
10150.8
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
.0
1.00
19698.3 T
19698.3 T
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
19698.3
19698.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
.0
1.00
10150.8 T
10150.8 T
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
10150.8
10150.8
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

26. FINISH
**** DATE= MAR 23,2006
TIME=
7:43: 4 ****

Modfication Date
CRC
Size (Bytes)
File Name
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------03/21/2006
0x28c1
12713984
SProStaad.exe
12/16/2004
0xca81
04558848
SProStaadStl.exe
09/19/2003
0x2fc0
00081970
CMesh.dll
03/01/2006
0xeb80
02486272
01/23/2001
0x9b40
00073728
LoadGen.dll
09/25/2003
0x6340
00704512
MeshEngine.dll
09/22/2003
0xce00
00069632
QuadPlateEngine.dll
12/22/2005
0x4181
00094208
SurfMesh.dll
09/30/2005
0x2dc1
00475136
aiscsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x79c1
00319488
01/05/2005
0x4b81
01810432
aiscsteeljoists.mdb
01/05/2005
0xcac1
03651584
01/27/2005
0xeb01
00552960
01/05/2005
0xcd01
00163840
01/05/2005
0x6a41
00229376
britishsections.mdb
07/08/2005
0x9d41
00434176
06/28/2005
0x8201
00327680
01/05/2005
0xabc0
00262144
05/31/2005
0x9e81
00450560
05/05/2005
0x7f80
00409600
chinesesections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd6c0
00600064
dutchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x1a00
00354304
01/05/2005
0xd301
00202752
frenchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x11c1
00233472
germansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x3c40
00264192
indiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd540
00180224
01/24/2006
0x2501
00221184
11/08/2005
0x9081
00376832
01/05/2005
0xb740
00174080
koreansections.mdb
02/03/2005
0xda00
00096256
02/07/2005
0x9a00
00243712
01/04/2006
0x8980
00413696
02/03/2005
0x9b40
00307200
russiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x9081
00206848
01/06/2005
0x9341
00194560
spanishsections.mdb
01/04/2006
0x8680
00223232
01/05/2005
0xbac0
00149504
01/05/2005
0x9d41
00141312
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
43
NOTES

OBJECTIVE:
To find the joint deflection and member stress due to a

joint load in a plane truss.

Nostrand Co., Inc., 3rd edition, 1956, page 10, problem 2.
PROBLEM:
Determine the vertical deflection at point A and the

member stresses
30
30
L=180
A=0.5 in2
L=180
A=0.5 in2
P=5000
GIVEN:
lb
AX = 0.5 in2, E = 30E6 psi
COMPARISON:
Stress (), psi and Deflection (), in.
Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
A
10000.
10000.
None
A
0.12
0.12
None
45
****************************************************
*
*
*
STAAD.Pro
*
*
Version 2005
Bld 1003.US.NRC
*
*
*
*
*
*
Date=
MAR 23, 2006
*
*
Time=
7:43: 7
*
*
*
*
*
****************************************************
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

* FILE VER12.STD
*
* REFERENCE: 'STRENGTH OF MATERIALS', (PART 1) BY TIMOSHENKO,
*
PAGE 10, PROB 2.
*
* THE ANSWER IN THE BOOK , DEFLECTION = 0.12 INCH
* AND STRESS =10000 PSI
*
UNIT INCH POUND
JOINT COORD
1 0. 0. ; 2 155.88457 -90. ; 3 311.76914 0.
MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 2
MEMB PROP
1 2 PRIS AX 0.5
CONSTANT ; E 30E6
LOAD 1 VERT LOAD
PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M
S T A T I S T I C S
3/
2/
1/
1/
2 DOF
0 DOUBLE KILO-WORDS
12.0/
3652.7 MB
2
2
21. PRINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 2

-----------------JOINT
2
LOAD
1
X-TRANS
0.00000
Y-TRANS
-0.12000
Z-TRANS
0.00000
X-ROTAN
0.00000
Y-ROTAN
0.00000
Z-ROTAN
0.00000
22. PRINT STRESSES

MEMBER STRESSES
MEMB
LD
SECT
AXIAL
BEND-Y
BEND-Z
COMBINED
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
.0
1.00
10000.0 T
10000.0 T
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
10000.0
10000.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
.0
1.00
10000.0 T
10000.0 T
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
10000.0
10000.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
23. FINISH

**** DATE= MAR 23,2006
TIME=
7:43:10 ****

Modfication Date
CRC
Size (Bytes)
File Name
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------03/21/2006
0x28c1
12713984
SProStaad.exe
12/16/2004
0xca81
04558848
SProStaadStl.exe
09/19/2003
0x2fc0
00081970
CMesh.dll
03/01/2006
0xeb80
02486272
01/23/2001
0x9b40
00073728
LoadGen.dll
09/25/2003
0x6340
00704512
MeshEngine.dll
09/22/2003
0xce00
00069632
QuadPlateEngine.dll
12/22/2005
0x4181
00094208
SurfMesh.dll
09/30/2005
0x2dc1
00475136
aiscsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x79c1
00319488
01/05/2005
0x4b81
01810432
aiscsteeljoists.mdb
01/05/2005
0xcac1
03651584
01/27/2005
0xeb01
00552960
01/05/2005
0xcd01
00163840
01/05/2005
0x6a41
00229376
britishsections.mdb
07/08/2005
0x9d41
00434176
06/28/2005
0x8201
00327680
01/05/2005
0xabc0
00262144
05/31/2005
0x9e81
00450560
05/05/2005
0x7f80
00409600
chinesesections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd6c0
00600064
dutchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x1a00
00354304
01/05/2005
0xd301
00202752
frenchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x11c1
00233472
germansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x3c40
00264192
indiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd540
00180224
01/24/2006
0x2501
00221184
11/08/2005
0x9081
00376832
01/05/2005
0xb740
00174080
koreansections.mdb
02/03/2005
0xda00
00096256
02/07/2005
0x9a00
00243712
01/04/2006
0x8980
00413696
02/03/2005
0x9b40
00307200
russiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x9081
00206848
01/06/2005
0x9341
00194560
spanishsections.mdb
01/04/2006
0x8680
00223232
01/05/2005
0xbac0
00149504
01/05/2005
0x9d41
00141312
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
47
NOTES

TYPE:
Steel Design.
REFERENCE: Attached step by step hand calculation as per 1989

AISC ASD code. Ninth Edition.
PROBLEM:
Determine the allowable stresses (per 1989 AISC

code) for the members of the structure as shown in
figure. Also, perform a code check for these
members based on the results of the analysis.
15 k
(WL)
2k/ft (DL + LL)
5
5
5'
3
10'
6
7
4'
16'
11'
1
Members 1, 2 = W12X26, Members 3, 4 = W14X43

Members 5, 6, 7 = W16X36, Memb 8= L40404,
Memb 9 = L50506
Governing ratios for the members
Member
No.
Hand
1.1576 .914
Calculation
1.117 0.936 .579
1.119 .668
1.024 .823
STAAD.
PRO
1.117 0.936 .582
1.119 .668
1.025 .823
1.157
.916
49
VERIFICATION PROBLEM 13 HAND CALCULATION

Manual / Code refers to AISC Manual of Steel Construction,
Allowable Stress Design, ninth edition.
Steel Design Member 1, Size W 12X26, L = 10 ft., a = 7.65 in 2 , Sz = 33.39 in 3
From clause F1-2, page 5-45 of Manual, L c = 6.85 ft.
From observation Load case 1 will govern,
Fx = 25.0 kip (compression), Mz = 56.5 k-ft
Area of compressive flange = 6.49*0.38 = 2.466 sq.in.
Allowable bending stress = F b = 12. x 1000 x 1.0 = 20.1817 ksi [Clause F1-8
page 5-47
10 x 12 x (12.22/2.466)
of Manual]
(kl/r)y = 120/1.5038 = 79.8, so Fa = 15.38 ksi
(Table C-36
page 3-16 of manual)
fa = 25./7.65 = 3.268, fb = 56.5 x 12/33.39 = 20.31 ksi

(kl/r)z = 120/5.1639 = 23.238, so Fez = 276.54 ksi
Try formula H1-1, page 5-54 of Manual
3.268
15.38
0.85 x 20.31
= 1.078
(1-3.268/276.54) x 20.1817
Try formula H1-2, page 5-54 of Manual.

3.268
+
0.6 x 36
20.31 = 1.1576
20.1817
Therefore formula H1-2 governs and ratio = 1.1576
Member 2, Size W12X26, L = 5 ft., a = 7.65 in 2 , Sz = 33.39 in 3

From observation load case 1 will govern,
Since L is less than L c (6.85ft)
[Clause F1-2
page 5-45 of Manual]
Fb = 0.66x36 = 23.76 ksi
(Clause F1-1
page 5-45 of Manual)
(kl/r)y = 60/1.5038 = 39.90, so Fa = 19.19 ksi
Table C-36
page 3-16 of Manual
fa = 8.71/7.65 = 1.1385, fb = 56.5 x 12/33.39 = 20.31 ksi

Since fa/Fa less than 0.15, apply formula H1-3, page 5-54 of
Manual
1.1385 + 20.31 = .0593 + .8548 = 0.9141
19.19
23.76
Member 3, Size W14X43, L = 11ft., a = 12.6 in 2 , Sz = 62.7 in 3
From observation load case 3 will govern,
Refering to clause F1-2, page 5-45 of Manual.
L c = 8.4 ft. Therefore, Fb = 0.6 x 36 = 21.6 ksi
(kl/r)y = 132/1.8941 = 69.69, so Fa = 16.46 ksi
[Table C-36
fa = 25.5/12.6 = 2.024, fb = 112.173 x 12/62.66 = 21.48 ksi
since fa/Fa less than 0.15, use formula H1-3, page 5-54 of Manual
51
2.024 + 21.48 = 0.123 + 0.994 = 1.117

16.46
21.6
Member 4, Size W14X43, L = 4ft, a = 12.6 in 2 , Sz = 62.7 in 3
From observation, load case 3 will govern,
Fx = 8.75 kip (tension), Mz = 112.173 k-ft
L c = 8.4 ft
Since L is less than L c
Fb = 0.66 x 36 = 23.76 ksi
[Clause F1-1
f a = 8.75/12.6 = 0.694, f b = 112.73x12/62.66 = 21.48 ksi

Combined tension and bending, use formula H 2-1, page 5-55 of
Manual.
0.694
+
0.6 x 36
21.48 = 0.032 + 0.904 = 0.936

23.76

L c =7.37 ft,
[Clause F1-2
page 5-45 of Manual.
From observation, load case 3 will govern.

Fx = 14.02 kip (compression), Mz =57.04 k-ft
Since L is less than L c ,
Fb = 0.66 x 36 = 23.76 ksi
(kl/r)y = 60./1.52 = 39.47, so Fa = 19.23 ksi
[Table C-36
fa = 14.02/10.6 = 1.32, fb = 57.04 x 12/56.5 = 12.12 ksi
Since fa/Fa less than 0.15, use formula H1-3, page 5-54 of Manual
1.32 +
19.23
12.12 = 0.069 + 0.510 = 0.579

23.76

From observation, load case 1 will govern. Forces at midspan are
From Chapter F of the AISC ASD 9 th ed. specs., with Cb = 1.0,
sqrt(102,000C b /F y) =53.229
sqrt(510,000C b /F y) =119.02
L/r T = 192/1.79 = 107.26
53.229 < 107.26 < 119.02
Therefore F b (as per F1-6, page 5-47 of Manual)
[(2/3) 36*107.26*107.26/(1530,000)]*36 = 14.25 ksi
(Kl/r)y = 192/1.5203 = 126.29, so Fa = 9.36
[Table C-36
fa = 5.65/10.6 = 0.533, fb = 71.25x12/56.49 = 15.14 ksi

Since fa/Fa less than 0.15 use formula [H1-3, page 5-54 of
Manual]
0.533/9.36 + 15.14/14.25 = 0.057 + 1.062 = 1.119
53
Member 7, Size W16X36, L =4ft, a = 10.6in 2 , Sz =56.49in 3

Lc = 7.37ft (Clause F1-2 page 5-45 of Manual)
From observation load case 3 will govern, Fx = 24.06 kip
(tension), M z = 62.96 k-ft
From Clause F1-1, Fb = 0.66 Fy = 23.76 ksi = allowable
compressive stress.
Since section is in tension, Fb = 0.60X36 = 21.60 Ksi [Clause F15, page5-45 of Manual].
Choosing the larger of above 2 values, Fb = 23.76 Ksi
fa = 24.06/10.6 = 2.2698, fb = 62.96X12/56.49 = 13.37
Since combined tension and bending, use formula H 2-1, page 5-55
of the AISC ASD 9 th ed. specs.
2.2698 + 13.37 = 0.105 + 0.5627 = 0.6677
0.6 x 36
23.76
Member 8, Size L4x4x1/4, L = 7.071 ft, a = 1.94 in 2
From observation load case 1 will govern, Fx = 23.04 kip (Comp.)
Fa is computed as per page 5-310 of the AISC ASD 9 th ed.specs.
Qs = 1.34 0.00447*(4/0.25)*sqrt(36) = 0.9108
Qa = 1.0,
Cc
Q = Qs * Qa = 0.9108
sqrt(2.0*pi*pi*E/(Q*Fy)) =
sqrt(2.0*pi*pi*29000/(0.9108*36)) = 132.1241
Kl/r = 7.071 x 12 = 106.73

0.795
is less than Cc.
Hence, Fa = 11.6027 ksi (computed per equation 4-1)
Actual compressive stress fa = 23.04/1.94 = 11.876 ksi

Therefore, Ratio = fa/Fa = 11.876/11.602 = 1.024
Member 9, Size L5x5x3/8, L = 5.657 ft, a = 3.61 in 2
From observation, load case 1 governs, Fx = 48.44 kip (Comp.)
Fa is computed as per page 5-310 of the AISC ASD 9 th ed.specs.
Qs = 1.34 0.00447*(5/0.375)*sqrt(36) = 0.9824
Qa = 1.0,
Cc
Q = Qs * Qa = 0.9824
sqrt(2.0*pi*pi*E/(Q*Fy)) =
sqrt(2.0*pi*pi*29000/(0.9824*36)) = 127.2238
(Kl/r)min = 5.657 x 12 = 68.57

0.99
is less than Cc.
Hence, Fa = 16.301 ksi (computed per equation 4-1)

Actual compressive stress fa = 48.44/3.61 = 13.418 ksi
Therefore Ratio = fa/Fa = 13.418/16.301 = 0.823
55
****************************************************
*
*
*
STAAD.Pro
*
*
Version 2005
Bld 1003.US.NRC
*
*
*
*
*
*
Date=
MAR 23, 2006
*
*
Time=
7:43:14
*
*
*
*
*
****************************************************
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION PROBLEM NO 13

*
* THIS DESIGN EXAMPLE IS VERIFIED BY HAND CALCULATION
* FOLLOWING AISC-89 CODE.
*
UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 ; 2 25 0 ; 3 0 10 ; 4 25 11
5 0 15 ; 6 25 15 ; 7 5 15 ; 8 21 15
MEMB INCI
1 1 3 ; 2 3 5 ; 3 2 4 ; 4 4 6
5 5 7 ; 6 7 8 ; 7 8 6 ; 8 3 7 ; 9 4 8
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 2 TA ST W12X26 ; 3 4 TA ST W14X43
5 6 7 TA ST W16X36 ; 8 TA ST L40404 ; 9 TA ST L50506
MEMB TRUSS ; 8 9
CONSTANT
E 4176E3 ALL
POISSON STEEL ALL
LOADING 1 DL + LL
MEMB LOAD ; 5 6 7 UNI Y -2.0
LOADING 2 WIND FROM LEFT
JOINT LOAD ; 5 FX 15.
LOAD COMB 3 ; 1 0.75 2 0.75
PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M
S T A T I S T I C S
8/
9/
4/
4/
15 DOF
1 DOUBLE KILO-WORDS
12.0/
3652.7 MB
2
20
27. LOAD LIST 1 3

28. PRINT FORCES
MEMBER END FORCES
(LOCAL )
MEMBER
1
LOAD
JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
1
3
1
3
25.00
-25.00
12.00
-12.00
-5.65
5.65
1.05
-1.05
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-56.50
0.00
10.52
3
5
3
5
8.71
-8.71
15.83
-15.83
10.64
-10.64
-2.77
2.77
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
56.50
-3.29
-10.52
-3.34
2
4
2
4
25.00
-25.00
25.50
-25.50
5.65
-5.65
10.20
-10.20
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
62.15
0.00
112.17
1
3
1
3
MEMBER END FORCES

(LOCAL )
MEMBER
LOAD
JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
4
6
4
6
6.50
-6.50
-8.75
8.75
-12.85
12.85
-24.06
24.06
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-62.15
10.76
-112.17
15.95
5
7
5
7
-10.64
10.64
14.02
-14.02
8.71
1.29
15.83
-8.33
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
3.29
15.25
3.34
57.04
7
8
7
8
5.65
-5.65
10.20
-10.20
15.00
17.00
4.50
19.50
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-15.25
-0.75
-57.04
-62.96
8
6
8
6
-12.85
12.85
-24.06
24.06
1.50
6.50
14.75
-8.75
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.75
-10.76
62.96
-15.95
3
7
3
7
23.04
-23.04
-5.41
5.41
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4
8
4
8
26.16
-26.16
48.44
-48.44
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
29.
30.
31.
32.
PARAMETER
CODE AISC
TRACK 1.0 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
STAAD.PRO CODE CHECKING - (AISC 9TH EDITION)
********************************************
ALL UNITS ARE - KIP

MEMBER
FEET (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
RESULT/
CRITICAL COND/
RATIO/
LOADING/
FX
MY
MZ
LOCATION
=======================================================================
*
TABLE
ST
W12X26
(AISC SECTIONS)
FAIL
AISC- H1-2
1.157
1
25.00 C
0.00
56.50
10.00
----------------------------------------------------------------------| MEM=
1, UNIT KIP-INCH, L= 120.0 AX=
7.65 SZ=
33.4 SY=
5.3|
| KL/R-Y= 79.8 CB= 1.00 YLD= 36.00 ALLOWABLE STRESSES: FCZ= 20.18 |
| FTZ= 21.60 FCY= 27.00 FTY= 27.00 FC= 15.26 FT= 21.60 FV= 14.40
|
----------------------------------------------------------------------2 ST
W12X26
(AISC SECTIONS)
PASS
AISC- H1-3
0.916
1
8.71 C
0.00
56.50
0.00
----------------------------------------------------------------------| MEM=
7.65 SZ=
33.4 SY=
5.3|
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
57

ALL UNITS ARE - KIP
MEMBER
TABLE
FEET (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
RESULT/
CRITICAL COND/
RATIO/
LOADING/
FX
MY
MZ
LOCATION
=======================================================================
3 ST
W14X43
(AISC SECTIONS)
FAIL
AISC- H1-3
1.117
3
25.50 C
0.00
-112.17
11.00
----------------------------------------------------------------------| MEM=
3, UNIT KIP-INCH, L= 132.0 AX= 12.60 SZ=
62.7 SY=
11.3|
|
----------------------------------------------------------------------4 ST
W14X43
(AISC SECTIONS)
PASS
AISC- H2-1
0.936
3
8.75 T
0.00
-112.17
0.00
----------------------------------------------------------------------| MEM=
62.7 SY=
11.3|
|
----------------------------------------------------------------------5 ST
W16X36
(AISC SECTIONS)
PASS
AISC- H1-3
0.582
3
14.02 C
0.00
-57.04
5.00
----------------------------------------------------------------------| MEM=
56.5 SY=
7.0|
|
----------------------------------------------------------------------6 ST
W16X36
(AISC SECTIONS)
FAIL
AISC- H1-3
1.120
1
5.65 C
0.00
-71.25
8.00
----------------------------------------------------------------------| MEM=
56.5 SY=
7.0|
|
----------------------------------------------------------------------7 ST
W16X36
(AISC SECTIONS)
PASS
AISC- H2-1
0.668
3
24.06 T
0.00
62.96
0.00
----------------------------------------------------------------------| MEM=
56.5 SY=
7.0|
|
----------------------------------------------------------------------8 ST
L40404
(AISC SECTIONS)
FAIL
AISC- H1-1
1.024
1
23.04 C
0.00
0.00
0.00
----------------------------------------------------------------------| MEM=
1.94 SZ=
0.8 SY=
1.7|
| KL/R- = 106.7 CB= 0.00 YLD= 36.00 ALLOWABLE STRESSES: FCZ= 0.00 |
|
----------------------------------------------------------------------9 ST
L50506
(AISC SECTIONS)
PASS
AISC- H1-1
0.823
3
48.44 C
0.00
0.00
0.00
----------------------------------------------------------------------| MEM=
3.61 SZ=
1.8 SY=
3.9|
| KL/R- = 69.0 CB= 0.00 YLD= 36.00 ALLOWABLE STRESSES: FCZ= 0.00 |
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
33. FINISH

**** DATE= MAR 23,2006
TIME=
7:43:17 ****

Modfication Date
CRC
Size (Bytes)
File Name
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------03/21/2006
12/16/2004
09/19/2003
03/01/2006
01/23/2001
09/25/2003
09/22/2003
12/22/2005
09/30/2005
01/05/2005
01/05/2005
01/05/2005
01/27/2005
01/05/2005
01/05/2005
07/08/2005
06/28/2005
01/05/2005
05/31/2005
05/05/2005
01/05/2005
01/05/2005
01/05/2005
01/05/2005
01/05/2005
01/05/2005
01/24/2006
11/08/2005
01/05/2005
02/03/2005
02/07/2005
01/04/2006
02/03/2005
01/05/2005
01/06/2005
01/04/2006
01/05/2005
01/05/2005
0x28c1
0xca81
0x2fc0
0xeb80
0x9b40
0x6340
0xce00
0x4181
0x2dc1
0x79c1
0x4b81
0xcac1
0xeb01
0xcd01
0x6a41
0x9d41
0x8201
0xabc0
0x9e81
0x7f80
0xd6c0
0x1a00
0xd301
0x11c1
0x3c40
0xd540
0x2501
0x9081
0xb740
0xda00
0x9a00
0x8980
0x9b40
0x9081
0x9341
0x8680
0xbac0
0x9d41
12713984
04558848
00081970
02486272
00073728
00704512
00069632
00094208
00475136
00319488
01810432
03651584
00552960
00163840
00229376
00434176
00327680
00262144
00450560
00409600
00600064
00354304
00202752
00233472
00264192
00180224
00221184
00376832
00174080
00096256
00243712
00413696
00307200
00206848
00194560
00223232
00149504
00141312
SProStaad.exe
SProStaadStl.exe
CMesh.dll
LoadGen.dll
MeshEngine.dll
QuadPlateEngine.dll
SurfMesh.dll
aiscsections.mdb
aiscsteeljoists.mdb
britishsections.mdb
chinesesections.mdb
dutchsections.mdb
frenchsections.mdb
germansections.mdb
indiansections.mdb
koreansections.mdb
russiansections.mdb
spanishsections.mdb
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
59
NOTES

TYPE:
Concrete design as per ACI code.
REFERENCE: CRSI Handbook and Notes on ACI-318 from ACI.

PROBLEM:
A plane frame is created with such loading as to

create 138 Kip-Ft moment on beam and 574 Kip of
axial load coupled with above moment on column.
521.32
521.32
5.268 k / ft
15'
4
20'
GIVEN:
Size of beam is 10 x 16 inch, column 14 x 16 inch.
ACI notes
CRSI Handbook
STAAD
Area of Steel
in beam
2.78 sq.in.
X
2.792 sq.in
Area of Steel
in column
X
4.01%
4.09% required
4.23% provided
61
****************************************************
*
*
*
STAAD.Pro
*
*
Version 2005
Bld 1003.US.NRC
*
*
*
*
*
*
Date=
MAR 23, 2006
*
*
Time=
7:43:20
*
*
*
*
*
****************************************************
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
STAAD PLANE VERIFICATION FOR CONCRETE DESIGN

UNIT KIP FEET
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. ; 2 0. 15. ; 3 20. 15. ; 4 20. 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCE
1 1 2 ; 2 2 3 ; 3 3 4
UNIT INCH
MEMBER PROPERTY
1 3 PRISMATIC YD 16. ZD 14.
2 PRISM YD 16. ZD 10.
CONSTANTS
E CONCRETE ALL
POISSON CONCRETE ALL
SUPPORT
1 4 FIXED
UNIT FT
LOADING 1 DEAD + LIVE
JOINT LOAD
2 3 FY -521.32
MEMBER LOAD
2 UNI GY -5.268
PERFORM ANALYSIS
P R O B L E M
S T A T I S T I C S
-----------------------------------
NUMBER OF JOINTS/MEMBER+ELEMENTS/SUPPORTS =
4/
3/
1/
1/
6 DOF
1 DOUBLE KILO-WORDS
12.0/
3652.6 MB
2
6
23. PRINT MEMBER FORCES

MEMBER END FORCES
(LOCAL )
MEMBER
LOAD
JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
1
2
574.00
-574.00
-13.69
13.69
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-67.44
-137.87
2
3
13.69
-13.69
52.68
52.68
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
137.87
-137.87
3
4
574.00
-574.00
13.69
-13.69
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
137.87
67.44

24. UNIT INCH
25. START CONC DESIGN
26. CODE ACI 1999
27. TRACK 1.0 MEMB 2
28. FYMAIN 60.0 ALL
29. FC 4.0 ALL

30. CLB 1.4375 ALL
31. DESIGN BEAM 2
=====================================================================
BEAM
LEN -
NO.
20.00FT.
2 DESIGN RESULTS - FLEXURE PER CODE ACI 318-99

FY - 60000.
FC - 4000.
SIZE - 10.00 X 16.00 INCHES
LEVEL
HEIGHT
BAR INFO
FROM
TO
ANCHOR
FT.
IN.
FT.
IN.
FT.
IN.
STA END
_____________________________________________________________________
1
0 + 2-5/8
2-NUM.10
0 + 0-0/0
20 + 0-0/0
YES YES
|----------------------------------------------------------------|
|
CRITICAL POS MOMENT=
125.53 KIP-FT AT 10.00 FT, LOAD
1|
|
REQD STEEL= 2.48 IN2, ROW=0.0185, ROWMX=0.0214 ROWMN=0.0033 |
|
MAX/MIN/ACTUAL BAR SPACING= 10.16/ 2.54/ 4.73 INCH
|
|
REQD. DEVELOPMENT LENGTH = 48.52 INCH
|
|----------------------------------------------------------------|
Cracked Moment of Inertia Iz at above location =
1837.17 inch^4
*** A SUITABLE BAR ARRANGEMENT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.

REQD. STEEL = 2.792 IN2, MAX. STEEL PERMISSIBLE = 2.873 IN2
MAX NEG MOMENT =
137.87 KIP-FT, LOADING
1
*** A SUITABLE BAR ARRANGEMENT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.

REQD. STEEL = 2.792 IN2, MAX. STEEL PERMISSIBLE = 2.873 IN2
MAX NEG MOMENT =
137.87 KIP-FT, LOADING
1
___
2J____________________ 240.X 10.X 16_____________________
3J____
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 2#10H
3.
0.TO 240.
|
||=========================================================================||
|
|
|___________________________________________________________________________|
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
| 2#10
| | 2#10
| | 2#10
| | 2#10
| | 2#10
|
| 2#10
|
|
OO
| |
OO
| |
OO
| |
OO
| |
OO
|
|
OO
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|_________| |_________| |_________| |_________| |_________|
|_________|
********************END OF BEAM DESIGN**************************
63

32. DESIGN COLUMN 1
====================================================================
COLUMN
NO.
DESIGN PER ACI 318-99 - AXIAL + BENDING
FY - 60000 FC - 4000 PSI, RECT SIZE - 14.00 X 16.00 INCHES, TIED

AREA OF STEEL REQUIRED =
9.164 SQ. IN.
BAR CONFIGURATION
REINF PCT.
LOAD
LOCATION
PHI
---------------------------------------------------------12 - NUMBER 8
4.232
1
(PROVIDE EQUAL NUMBER OF BARS ON EACH FACE)
TIE BAR NUMBER
3 SPACING 14.00 IN
END
0.700
********************END OF COLUMN DESIGN RESULTS********************
33. END CONC DESIGN

34. FINISH

**** DATE= MAR 23,2006
TIME=
7:43:23 ****

Modfication Date
CRC
Size (Bytes)
File Name
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------03/21/2006
0x28c1
12713984
SProStaad.exe
12/16/2004
0xca81
04558848
SProStaadStl.exe
09/19/2003
0x2fc0
00081970
CMesh.dll
03/01/2006
0xeb80
02486272
01/23/2001
0x9b40
00073728
LoadGen.dll
09/25/2003
0x6340
00704512
MeshEngine.dll
09/22/2003
0xce00
00069632
QuadPlateEngine.dll
12/22/2005
0x4181
00094208
SurfMesh.dll
09/30/2005
0x2dc1
00475136
aiscsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x79c1
00319488
01/05/2005
0x4b81
01810432
aiscsteeljoists.mdb
01/05/2005
0xcac1
03651584
01/27/2005
0xeb01
00552960
01/05/2005
0xcd01
00163840
01/05/2005
0x6a41
00229376
britishsections.mdb
07/08/2005
0x9d41
00434176
06/28/2005
0x8201
00327680
01/05/2005
0xabc0
00262144
05/31/2005
0x9e81
00450560
05/05/2005
0x7f80
00409600
chinesesections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd6c0
00600064
dutchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x1a00
00354304
01/05/2005
0xd301
00202752
frenchsections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x11c1
00233472
germansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x3c40
00264192
indiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0xd540
00180224
01/24/2006
0x2501
00221184
11/08/2005
0x9081
00376832
01/05/2005
0xb740
00174080
koreansections.mdb
02/03/2005
0xda00
00096256
02/07/2005
0x9a00
00243712
01/04/2006
0x8980
00413696
02/03/2005
0x9b40
00307200
russiansections.mdb
01/05/2005
0x9081
00206848
01/06/2005
0x9341
00194560
spanishsections.mdb
01/04/2006
0x8680
00223232
01/05/2005
0xbac0
00149504
01/05/2005
0x9d41
00141312
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTES
STAAD reports that it is unable to find a suitable bar arrangement
to satisfy the reinforcement requirement for the negative moment
at the two ends of beam 2. However, this does not mean that it is
impossible to come up with a bar arrangement. When STAAD
looks for a bar arrangement, it uses only bars of the same size. It
begins with the bar size corresponding to the parameter
MINMAIN. If an arrangement is not possible with that bar, it tries
with the next larger bar size. If all the permissible bar sizes are
exhausted, the program reports that it could not come up with a bar
arrangement. However, the user may be able to satisfy the
requirement by mixing bars of various diameters. For example, 3 #
11 bars and 2 # 10 bars may satisfy the requirement. The program
is not equipped with facilities to come up with such combinations
of bar sizes.
65
NOTES
PART II
STARDYNE VERIFICATION PROBLEMS
STARDYNE Verification Problems
STARDYNE Verification Problem No. 1

Type:
Uniform Beam With One Redundant Support.
Purpose:
Compare theoretical answers to the STARDYNE

solution.
Reference:
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part I,

Second Edition, D. Van Nostrand Company, 1940,
pages 181 and 182.
Problem:
A uniform beam is clamped at one end and is

simply supported at the other end. This
arrangement of supports offers the minimum
analytic difficulty for an indeterminate structure.
The single load case is a uniformly distributed
vertical force of 100 pounds per inch. Find the
moment at the clamped end, the reaction at the
simple support, and the mid-span deflection.
2 STARDYNE Verification Problems
Model
Two beam elements are sufficient for the analysis. The center
node is included so that the mid-span deflection will be printed.
Shear deformation is not included in the analysis. The beam has a
solid circular cross-section, with a diameter of 1.5 inches. The
material has an elastic modulus of 30x10 6 psi.
Theoretical Answers
Moment at the clamped end:
ql 2 (100 )(20 )
M=
=
= 5000 inchpounds
8
8
2
Reaction at the simple support:
3
3
R = ql = (100 )(20 ) = 750 pounds
8
8
Mid-span deflection:
d=
1 ql 4
192 EI
where I =
4
4
r = (.75) = 0.24850 inches 4
4
4
(
1
100 )(20 )
= 0.011178 inches
d=
6
192 (30 )(10 ) (0.24850 )
STARDYNE Answers
From the Equilibrium check :
1.
2.
The x3 Moment at node 1 is the clamped end moment, and

is equal to 5000-inch pounds.
The x2 Force at node 3 is the simple support reaction of
750 pounds.
From the Deflections:

The deflection at Node 2 is -.011178 inches.
Comparison of Theoretical and STARDYNE Answers

Item
Clamped End Moment (inchpounds)
Simple Support Reaction
(pounds)
Mid-Span Deflection (inches)
Theory
5000.
STARDYNE
5000.
750.
750.
-.011178
-.011178
Input file
STAAD PLANE STARDYNE VER. PROB. 1
UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 3 20 0 0
MEMB INCI
1122
MEMB PROP
1 2 PRIS AX 1.767 IZ 0.2485
CONST
E 30E6 ALL
SUPP
1 FIXED
3 FIXED BUT FX MZ
LOAD 1
MEMBER LOAD
1 2 UNI GY -100.0
PERF ANALY
PRINT JOINT DISP LIST 2
PRINT SUPP REAC
FINISH

Type:
Indeterminate Frame.
Purpose:

solution.
Reference:
Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part I,

Second Edition, D. Van Nostrand Company, 1940,
pages 188 thru 191.
Problem:
A statically indeterminate frame, consisting of

three members, has a concentrated force applied at
mid-span. The two vertical members are hinged at
the ground support points. The reaction forces
and, the bending moments at the ends of the
horizontal beam will be determined.
Model
Five nodes and four beam elements form the computer model.
Node 3, at the center of the horizontal member is required for the
input of the applied load. For the restraints at Node 1 and 5, the
X2 axis degress-of-freedom are input as being free to rotate. Shear
deflection is not used for the beams.
The analysis considers both axial and bending deformation of the
beam elements, while the theory uses only bending deformation.
The differences of the reactions and internal moments is
infinitesimal.
Material Properties
Elastic Modulus = 30 x 10 6 PSI
Vertical Beams = 2 x 2 inches (Square)
Horizontal Beam = 4 x 2 inches (Rectangular)
Cross-section Properties
Vertical Beams
Area = 2 x 2 = 4 sq. inches
J=
9 4 9 4
b =
2 = 2.250 inches 4
64
64
I2 =
b4 24
=
= 1.3333 inches 4
12 12
I3 = 1.3333 inches 4
Horizontal Beams
Area = 4 x 2 = 8 sq. inches
4
16
b 1 b
3.36 1
h 12 h
3
4
4 x 2 3 16
2
1 2
J=
3.36 1 = 7.324 inches 4
16 3
4 12 4
hb3
J=
16
I2 =
4x 23
= 2.6667 inches 4
12
I3 =
2 x 43
= 10.6667 inches 4
12
Theoretical Answers
Vertical reaction is:
P 1000
=
= 500 pounds
2
2
Horizontal reaction is:
Pl
1
1000 x120
1
=
= 27.5504 pounds
2
h
I
2
100
10.6667
2
8h 1 +
8x1000 1 +
3 l I1
3 120 1.3333
The corner bending moment is the horizontal reaction multiplied
by the height, h:
27.5504 x 100 = 2755.04 inch pounds
STARDYNE Answers
From the Equilibrium Check, with the signs reversed, the reactions
at Nodes 1 are:
Horizontal reaction = 27.5497 pounds
Vertical reaction = 500.0 pounds
From the Beam End Loads in the Global System, the end moment
for Beam 3, at Node 4, with the sign reversed, is:
Moment MX3 = 2755.00 inch pounds
Item
Vertical Reaction (pounds)
Horizontal Reaction (pounds)
Beam Moment (inch-pounds)
Theory
500.
27.5504
2755.04
STARDYNE
500.
27.5497
2755.00
Input File
STAAD SPACE STARDYNE VER. PROB. 2
UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 100 0 ; 3 60 100 0 ; 4 120 100 0 ; 5 120 0 0
MEMB INCI
112;223;334;445
MEMB PROP
1 4 PRIS AX 4.0 IX 2.25 IY 1.3333 IZ 1.3333
2 3 PRIS AX 8 IX 7.324 IY 2.6667 IZ 10.6667
CONST
E 30E6 ALL
SUPP
1 5 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
3 FY -1000.0
PERF ANALY
PRINT SUPP REAC
PRINT MEMB FORCES LIST 1
FINISH
NOTES

Type:
Uniform Pressure On A Circular Plate.
Purpose:
Compare theoretical answers from small deflection

plate theory to the STARDYNE solution.
Reference:
Timoshenko, S., and Woinowsky-Krieger, S.,

Theory of Plates and Shells, Second Edition,
McGraw-Hill, 1959, pages 42 and 57.
Problem:
Deflections and stresses for a circular plate

structure are determined, for a uniform pressure.
The plate is simply supported around its entire
periphery.
Note :
While analyzing this model using the

STARDYNE Advanced Analysis option, the
following settings have to be chosen for the
STARDYNE Element Type :
Quadrilateral - Thin
Triangular - Thin
11
Model
The model consists of a triangular and quadrilateral elements. The
quad plates are individually sized so that each plate has the same
aspect ratio. This node spacing was selected because it gives the
best agreement with the theoretical deflections and stresses.
Theoretical Answers
The deflection at radius r is:
W=
q a2 r2 5 + 2 2
a r
64D 1 +
where
a = circle radius
q = uniform pressure
D=
Eh 3
12 1 2
E = Elastic modulus
h = plate thickness
v = Poissons ratio
The radial bending stress at radius r is:
Sr =
3 q
(3 + )(a 2 r 2 )
2
8h
and the tangential bending stress is:
St =
3 q 2
a (3 + ) r 2 (1 + 3 )
8 h2
The numerical values used for the above expressions are :

q = 0.0014 psi, a = 10.0 inches, E = 10x10 6 psi
h = 0.02 inches v = 0.3
The deflections, perpendicular to the plate, at each node are
compared in the table below. The deflections are in inches.
Node
Radius
1000
1
25
49
73
97
121
145
169
193
217
0
1.0
1.2916
1.6681
2.1544
2.7826
3.5938
4.6416
5.9948
7.7426
10.0
Theoretical
Deflection
.121 734
.120 221
.119 214
.117 539
.114 763
.110 176
.102 654
.090 460
.071 112
.041 588
0
STARDYNE
Deflection
.121 862
.120 356
.119 351
.117 680
.114 906
.110 322
.102 802
.090 608
.071 251
.041 694
0
The stress comparison is based on evaluation of the theoretical

stress at the average radius of each plate element. The only
exception is the triangle plate at the center, where the 2/3 radius is
used.
13
Element
Radius
Radial Stress, psi
Tangential Stress, psi
.667
Theoretical
431.2
STARDYNE
429.9
Theoretical
432.0
STARDYNE
429.9
25
1.1458
427.4
428.0
428.9
429.2
49
1.47985
423.6
424.1
427.7
427.3
73
1.9113
417.3
417.8
424.0
423.8
97
2.4685
406.7
407.3
417.9
417.9
121
3.1882
389.1
390.0
407.8
407.9
145
4.11770
359.7
361.3
390.8
391.2
169
5.3182
310.6
313.3
362.7
363.4
193
6.86870
228.8
233.2
315.5
316.8
217
8.87130
92.26
99.68
236.9
239.2
Discussion:
The difference in results between the theoretical solution and the
STARDYNE solution can be accounted for by the following
reasons. The theoretical solution assumes that the plate is clamped
against rotation about the radial lines at its outer periphery. The
only permissible rotation along the periphery is about the
tangential lines. However the support condition in the STARDYNE
model assumes that the plate is free to rotate about the global X1
and X2 axes. Also, while the example in the Reference has a true
circular circumference, the STARDYNE model assumes the outer
edge of the plate to be a series of secant lines instead of a true arc.
Input File
UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORD CYLINDRICAL
1 1 0 0 24 1 345 0
25 1.2916 0 0 48 1.2916 345 0
49 1.6681 0 0 72 1.6681 345 0
73 2.1544 0 0 96 2.1544 345 0
97 2.7826 0 0 120 2.7826 345 0
121 3.5938 0 0 144 3.5938 345 0
145 4.6416 0 0 168 4.6416 345 0
169 5.9948 0 0 192 5.9948 345 0
193 7.7426 0 0 216 7.7426 345 0
217 10.000 0 0 240 10.000 345 0
JOINT COORD
1000 0 0 0
ELEM INCI
1 1 2 1000 ; 2 2 3 1000 ; 3 3 4 1000 ; 4 4 5 1000 ; 5 5 6 1000
6 6 7 1000 ; 7 7 8 1000 ; 8 8 9 1000 ; 9 9 10 1000 ; 10 10 11 1000
11 11 12 1000 ; 12 12 13 1000 ; 13 13 14 1000 ; 14 14 15 1000
15 15 16 1000 ; 16 16 17 1000 ; 17 17 18 1000 ; 18 18 19 1000
19 19 20 1000 ; 20 20 21 1000 ; 21 21 22 1000
22 22 23 1000 ; 23 23 24 1000 ; 24 24 1 1000
25 1 2 26 25 TO 47
REP 8 24 24
48 24 1 25 48
REP 8 24 24
ELEM PROP
1 TO 240 TH 0.02
CONST
E 10.0E6 ALL
POISS 0.3 ALL
SUPP
* NODES ALONG PERIMETER
217 TO 240 FIXED BUT MX MY
* INTERNAL NODES
1 TO 216 1000 FIXED BUT FZ MX MY
15
LOAD 1
ELEM LOAD
1 TO 24 PR -0.0014
25 TO 240 PR 0.0014
PERF ANALY
PRINT JOINT DISP LIST 1000 1 TO 217 BY 24
PRINT ELEM STRESS LIST 1 25 49 73 97 121 145 169 193 217
FINI

Type:
Uniform Pressure On A Rectangular Plate.
Purpose:
Compare theoretical answers from small deflection

plate theory to the STARDYNE solution.
Reference:

McGraw-Hill, 1959, pages 113 thru 117.
Problem:
A rectangular plate, 10in X 16in, , of constant

thickness of 0.2in., is simply supported along all
four edges. The applied loading is uniform
pressure over the entire surface. The analysis
results are lateral deflections and bending stresses.
17
19
Model
One inch node spacing is used in both directions to form the grid
of the model. The origin is located at the center of one edge, to
conform with the location used in the theoretical development.
The only rotation degree-of-freedom that is active for the edge
nodes is the one whose axis is parallel to the edge. At the four
corner nodes, all 6 degrees-of-freedom are restrained.
Theoretical Answers
Deflection at any point on the plate is:
w (x , y ) =
4qa 4
5 D
m =1, 3,...
1
2my 2 y
2my
m
mx
2 + m tanh m
5 1 2 cosh m cosh b + b 2 cosh m sinh b sin a
where
q = uniform pressure, pounds per square inch
a = dimension in x direction, inches
b = dimension in y direction, inches
D=
Eh 3
12 1 2
E = elastic modulus, pounds per square inch

h= plate thickness in inches
v = Poissons ratio
m =
mb
2a
m = summation index, using only odd values

The bending moment due to Sx stresses:
1
2
mx
Mx (x , y ) = qx (a x ) + (1 )qa 2 2 m 2 Am cosh Km + Bm Km sinh Km

cosh Km sin
2
1
a
m =1, 3,..
and the bending moment due to Sy stresses:

My (x , y ) =
mx
2
1
qx (a x ) (1 )qa 2 2 m 2 Am cosh Km + Bm Km sinh Km +

cosh Km sin
a
1
2
m =1, 3,..
where
2 2 + m tanh m
5 m 5
cosh m
2
1
Bm = 5 5
m cosh m
mb
m =
2a
Am =
Km =
my
a
m = summation index, using only odd values

The above moments are in units of bending moment per length.
Bending stresses are computed from:
6 Mx
h2
6 My
Sy = 2
h
Sx =
The numerical values used in the above deflection and moment

expressions are:
q = 1.0 psi
a = 10. 0 inches
b = 16.0 inches
E = 1x10 6 psi
h = 0.2 inches
v = 0.3
Within the theoretical expressions, for deflections and moments,

are infinite series with index m. The number of terms evaluated,
for a particular set of coordinates x, y, was established by:
1. The maximum number of terms accumulated was 100.
2. Fewer than 100 terms were used if the ratio of the current term
to the first term (m = 1) was less than 1x10 -1 6 .
Note :
While analyzing this model using the

STARDYNE Advanced Analysis option, the
following settings have to be chosen for the
21

Deflections for nodes along the X1 axis
Node
Number
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
Coordinates
X1
X2
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
23
Theoretical
Deflection (inches)
STARDYNE
Deflection (inches)
0
0.035 912
0.067 743
0.092 472
0.108 078
0.113 406
0.108 078
0.092 472
0.067 743
0.035 912
9.4 x 10 -1 4
0
0.035819
0.067568
0.092232
0.107796
0.113109
0.107796
0.092232
0.067568
0.035819
0
Deflections for nodes along the line X2 = 4
Node
Number
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
Coordinates
X1
X2
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Theoretical
Deflection
(inches)
0
0.027003
0.050824
0.069231
0.080800
0.084740
0.080800
0.069231
0.050824
0.027003
7.1x10 -1 4
STARDYNE
Deflection (inches)
0
0.026924
0.050677
0.069032
0.080568
0.084498
0.080568
0.069032
0.050677
0.026924
0
Deflections for nodes along the line X1 = 5
25
Node
Number
186
206
226
246
266
286
306
326
Coordinates
X1
X2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Theoretical
Deflection
(inches)
0.111647
0.106339
0.097401
0.084740
0.068320
0.048283
0.025133
2.5x10 -1 5
Bending Stress in the X1 direction
STARDYNE
Deflection (inches)
0.111353
0.106054
0.097132
0.084498
0.068117
0.048136
0.025055
0
Quad
Plate
Number
9
29
49
69
89
109
129
149
169
189
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
Coordinates
X1
X2
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
6.5
7.5
8.5
9.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
6.5
7.5
Theoretical
Bending Stress
(psi)
264.4
689.8
991.4
1184.
1277.
1277.
1184.
991.4
689.8
264.4
1242.
1169.
1058.
904.4
705.4
459.0
164.7
STARDYNE
Sx Stress (psi)
257.7
682.3
983.4
1175.
1269.
1269.
1175.
983.4
682.3
257.7
1233.
1161.
1050.
897.4
699.5
454.6
161.9
27
Bending stress in the X2 direction
Quad
Plate
Number
9
29
49
69
89
109
129
149
169
189
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
Coordinates
X1
X2
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
6.5
7.5
8.5
9.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
6.5
7.5
Theoretical
Bending Stress
(psi)
134.6
367.2
546.8
669.1
731.0
731.0
669.1
546.8
367.2
134.6
726.3
714.4
689.3
641.1
554.3
406.2
166.2
Input File
STAAD SPACE STARDYNE VER. PROB. 4.
UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORD
1 0 -8 0 11 10 -8 0
21 0 -7 0 31 10 -7 0
41 0 -6 0 51 10 -6 0
61 0 -5 0 71 10 -5 0
81 0 -4 0 91 10 -4 0
101 0 -3 0 111 10 -3 0
121 0 -2 0 131 10 -2 0
141 0 -1 0 151 10 -1 0
161 0 0 0 171 10 0 0
181 0 1 0 191 10 1 0
201 0 2 0 211 10 2 0
221 0 3 0 231 10 3 0
241 0 4 0 251 10 4 0
STARDYNE
Sy Stress (psi)
132.3
364.2
543.2
665.0
726.7
726.7
665.0
543.2
364.2
132.3
721.8
709.5
683.9
635.1
547.8
399.6
159.7
29
261 0 5 0 271 10 5 0
281 0 6 0 291 10 6 0
301 0 7 0 311 10 7 0
321 0 8 0 331 10 8 0
ELEM INCI
1 1 2 22 21 TO 16 1 20
21 2 3 23 22 TO 36 1 20
41 3 4 24 23 TO 56 1 20
61 4 5 25 24 TO 76 1 20
81 5 6 26 25 TO 96 1 20
101 6 7 27 26 TO 116 1 20
121 7 8 28 27 TO 136 1 20
141 8 9 29 28 TO 156 1 20
161 9 10 30 29 TO 176 1 20
181 10 11 31 30 TO 196 1 20
ELEM PROP
1 TO 16 21 TO 36 41 TO 56 61 TO 76 81 TO 96 101 TO 116 121 TO 136 141 TO 156 161 TO 176 181 TO 196 TH 0.2
CONST
E 1.0E6 ALL
POISS 0.3 ALL
SUPP
1 11 321 331 FIXED
2 TO 10 FIXED BUT MX
21 31 41 51 61 71 81 91 101 111 121 131 141 151 161 171 181 191 201 211 221 231 241 251 261 271 281 291 301 311 FIXED BUT MY
322 TO 330 FIXED BUT MX
22 TO 30 42 TO 50 62 TO 70 82 TO 90 102 TO 110 122 TO 130 142 TO 150 162 TO 170 182 TO 190 202 TO 210 222 TO 230 242 TO
250 262 TO 270 282 TO 290 302 TO 310 FIXED BUT FX FY FZ MX MY
LOAD 1
ELEMENT LOAD
1 TO 16 21 TO 36 41 TO 56 61 TO 76 81 TO 96 101 TO 116 121 TO 136 141 TO 156 161 TO 176 181 TO 196 PR 1.0
PERF ANALY
PRINT JOINT DISP LIST 162 TO 170
PRINT JOINT DISP LIST 242 TO 250
PRINT ELEM STRESS LIST 9 TO 189 BY 20
FINISH

Type:
Static Analysis Of Thermal Loading.
Purpose:

solution.
Reference:
Seely, F.B., and Smith, J.O., Advanced

Mechanics of Materials, Second Edition, John
Wiley and Sons, 1955, pages 494-497.
Problem:
The internal loads caused by a temperature change

are analyzed in this example. The subject is a pipe
line with two right angles. Both ends are
completely restrained. Internal forces and
moments will be computed for a temperature
increase of 430 degrees F.
31
Model
Three beams and four nodes comprise the model. The built-in
boundary condition, at both ends of the pipe, is realized by
restraining all six degrees of freedom for nodes 1 and 4.
Section Properties
PIPE :Outside diameter = 12 inches; Wall thickness = 0.8725
inches
Area =
2
12 10.255 2 = 30.50 sq.in
4
Inertia =
12 4 10.255 4 = 475.0 in 4
64
J = 2 I = 950.0 in 4
Theoretical Results
The solution presented in the Reference consists of a set of
simultaneous equations for the thermal expansion deflections.
These equations are developed under the pretense that one end is
fixed and the other end is free. See equations 582 and 583 of the
Reference.
7 3 Px 1 3 Py
l
= X
l
12 EI 2 EI
1 Px 2 3 Py
l3
+ l
= Y
2 EI 3 EI
where
l = 240 inches
E = 26.4 x 10 6 per sq. inch
I = 475 inches 4
X = * T * length in X- direction
= (7.26744x10 -6 ) (430) (480) = 1.50 inches
Y = * T * length in Y- direction
= (7.26744x10 -6 ) (430) (240) = 0.75 inches
33
Upon substituting for l, E, and I, the two equations become:

8.064 Px - 6.912 Py = 18810.0
-6.912Px +9.216Py = 9405.0
and the solution is
Px = 8980.47 pounds
Py = 7755.86 pounds
Note that the theoretical solution depends only on the bending

energy, and ignores the effect of axial energy.
STARDYNE Results
Forces and moments, at the two built-in ends, are taken from the
Equilibrium Check, which is the final table in the output. Reverse
the sign, from the Equilibrium Check, to find the support point
reactions.
The moment, at node 2, comes from the Beam Element Loads
Table.
Comparison of Theoretical and STARDYNE Results

Item
Axial reaction
Shear reaction
Moment reaction
Moment at Node 2
Theoretical
8 980.47
7 755.86
7 837 50.
1 077 656.
STARDYNE
8 949.71
7 729.66
781 152.
1 073 970.
35
Input File :
UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 240 0 0 ; 3 240 240 0 ; 4 480 240 0
MEMB INCI
112;223;334
MEMB PROP
1 TO 3 PRIS AX 30.5 IX 950.0 IY 475.0 IZ 475.0
CONST
E 26.4E6 ALL
ALPHA 7.26744E-6 ALL
SUPPORT
1 4 FIXED
LOAD 1
TEMP LOAD
1 2 3 TEMP 430.0
PERF ANALY
PRINT SUPP REAC
PRINT MEMB FORCE
FINI

Type:
Imposed Deflections On Beam.
Purpose:

solution.
Reference:
Norris, C.H., and Wilbur, J.B., Elementary

Structural Analysis, Second Edition, McGrawHill, 1960, Example 13.20, page 442.
Problem:
A beam which is supported at three points (nodes

1, 2 and 3) has imposed translations specified at
each of these points. Additionally, an imposed
rotation is specified at node 1. There are no
external loads applied to the structure. The static
response of the structure due to these imposed
deflections and rotation is calculated.
37
Model
Four nodes and three beam elements are used for this model. The
imposed deflections and rotations are:
Node 1:
Node 2:
Node 3:
X2 = -.12 inches, X6 = -.001 radians

X2 = -.48 inches
X2 = -.21 inches
Theoretical Results
Numerical answers are presented for four items, in the above
Reference. They are:
(a) The slope at the center support of -.0007 radians.
(b) The slope at the right-hand support of .0026 radians
(c) A bending moment, at the left-hand built-in support, of
3.15 x 10 6 inch pounds.
(d) A bending moment, at the center support, of 3.3 x 10 6
inch pounds.
Both the rotation angle and the moment sign conventions are
reversed between the Reference and STARDYNE. Therefore, the
algebraic sign on the above four results have been reversed. Also,
the units on the bending moments have been converted from kip
feet to inch pounds.
STARDYNE Results
The elastic rotation angles, at the center support and the right-hand
support, are obtained from the Deflection Table appearing in the
output:
Location
Center Support
Right-Hand
Support
Node
2
3
Rotation in Radians
-.0007
.0026
The internal bending moments, for the beams, are listed in the
Beam Element Loads Table:
Beam Number
1
1
Node
1
2
Moment (inch pounds)

3.15 x 10 6
3.30 x 10 6

Item
Rotation at Center Support
Rotation at Right-Hand
Support
Moment at Left-Hand
Support
Moment at Center Support
Theoretical
-.0007
.0026
STARDYNE
-.0007
.0026
3.15x10 6
3.15x10 6
3.30x10 6
3.30x10 6
39
Input file
UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 120 0 0; 3 300 0 0 ; 4 360 0 0
MEMB INCI
112;223;334
MEMB PROP
1 PRIS AX 1 IZ 1000.0
2 3 PRIS AX 1 IZ 3000.0
CONST
E 30.0E6 ALL
SUPP
1 FIXED
2 3 PINNED
LOAD 1
SUPP DISP LOAD
1 FY -0.12
* ROTATION HAS TO BE SPECIFIED IN DEGREES. (0.001
RADIANS = 0.057296 DEGREES)
1 MZ -0.057296
2 FY -0.48
3 FY -0.21
PERF ANALY
PRINT SUPP REAC
PRINT MEMB FORCE
PRINT JOINT DISP
FINI

Type:
Natural Modes of a Simple Beam.
Purpose:

solution.
Reference:
Timoshenko, S., Vibration Problems in

Engineering, Third Edition, D. Van Nostrand
Company, Inc., 1955, page 322
Problem:
The first five natural frequencies and the

associated mode shapes are computed for the
flexural motion of a simply supported beam. The
HQR and LANCZOS solution methods are both
tested.
41
Model
The simply supported beam is divided into twenty spanwise beam
elements. At nodes 1 and 21, all degrees of freedom except the
rotation about the X3 axis are restrained. For the remaining nodes,
only the translation along X2 and the rotation about X3 are
permitted. Both shear deformation and rotary inertia have been
excluded from the model. The mass matrix is a diagonal matrix.
Rectangular Section: 1inch Width x 2 inch Depth
Area = 2 square inches
4
b 3a 16
b 1 b
J=
3.36 1
16 3
a 12 a
where a = 2 and b = 1
J = 0.4578 inch 4

3
I2 =
1x 2
= 0.6667 inch 4
12
I3 =
2 x13
= 0.1667 inch 4
12
Theoretical Results
The natural bending frequencies, for a uniform beam with hinged
ends, are given by:
fn =
n 2
2l 2
EIg
A
where
f n = natural frequency for mode n, in cycles per second

l = span of the beam
E = elastic modulus
I = cross-section moment of inertia
g = gravitational constant
A = cross-section area
= weight density
The parameters used in the frequency equation are:
l = 20 inches
E = 10x10 6 psi
I = 0.6667 inches 4
g = 386.4 inches per second 2
A = 2.0 sq. inches
= 0.1 pounds per cubic inch
from which:
f n = n 2 x 445.685674
43
The table below shows the natural frequencies computed from the
theoretical equation and the HQR and LANCZOS methods
available within STARDYNE. Frequencies are in cycles per
second.
Mode
Number
1
2
3
4
5
STARDYNE Frequencies
Theoretical
HQR
Frequency
445.686
445.685
1782.74
1782.73
4011.17
4011.03
7130.97
7130.12
11142.1
11138.7
Input file:
UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 21 20 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2 20
MEMB PROP
1 TO 20 PRIS AX 2 IZ 0.6667
CONST
E 10E6 ALL
POISSON 0.3 ALL
DENS 0.1 ALL
SUPP
1 21 FIXED BUT MZ
2 TO 20 FIXED BUT FY MZ
LOAD 1
SELF X 1.0
SELF Y 1.0
MODAL CALC REQ
PERF ANALY
FINISH
Lanczos
445.685
1782.73
4 011.03
7130.12
11138.7

Type:
Natural Frequencies Of A Circular Plate
Purpose:

solution.
Reference:
Blevins, Robert D., Formulas for Natural

Frequency and Mode Shape, Van Nostrand
Reinhold Company, 1979, Page 240.
Problem:
A flat circular plate is simply supported around the

entire perimeter. The first six modes and their
associated natural frequencies are to be computed
using the HQR method offered by STARDYNE.
This problem demonstrates that the natural
frequencies of an axi-symmetric structure can be
accurately computed utilizing a 180 degree model
with the appropriate boundary conditions.
45
Note : While analyzing this model using the STARDYNE

Advanced Analysis option, the following settings have to
be chosen :
Triangular - Thin
STARDYNE Analysis Type :
Analysis Type : Linear Static/Dynamic Analysis
Modal Extraction : HQR
Model
The 180 degree sector was modeled using radial lines at intervals
of 15 degrees. Tangential lines were then located utilizing a
relationship such that the aspect ratio of the quad-plate elements
was approximately 1.0. All rotations normal to the plane of the
plate were restrained. In-plane translations for all nodes were
restrained because the theoretical solution does not consider inplane effects. Rotations about the global X2 axis for the nodes at
X1=0.0 were restrained because this is a symmetry boundary. X3
translation of all nodes on the outside radius were restrained to
provide for the simply-supported condition. Quad-plate elements
with only bending and transverse stiffness (STARDYNE Element
Type = Thin) were used because of the conditions on the
theoretical solution noted above. Likewise, tri-plate elements with
only bending and transverse stiffness were used to model the inner
elements.
It should be noted that the outside edge of the plate is a series of

secant lines instead of a true arc. This will result in a loss of about
1% of the plates true mass or about .5% of the mass that is
effective for this problem.
Therefore, it is not unlikely that a few natural frequencies will be
lower than the theoretical values instead of higher which is typical
for a finite element analysis using plate elements. In addition, a
true simple-support condition for this problem would require
restraining the component of rotation that is radial to the outside
edge.
Theoretical Answers
From the reference case 2 in Table 11-1, the first six natural
frequencies of the plate are described by the following equation:
2ij
Eh 3
fij =
2a 2 12 1 2
1/ 2
2ij = dimensionless parameter associated with the mode

i=
indices i,j
number of nodal diameters in this mode shape
47
j=
E=
h=
=
number of nodal circles in this mode shape not counting

the boundary
Poissons ratio
Elastic Modulus
plate thickness
mass of plate per unit area
a=
radius of plate
The numerical values used for this example are:
= 0.30
E = 10.0x10 6 psi
h = 0.10 inches
=
(0.10lb
/ in 3 (0.10in )
= 2.588x10 5 lb f s 2 / in 3
2
386.4lb m in / lb f s
a = 10.0 inches
with the numerical values used above
1 Eh 3
2a 2 12 1 2
1/ 2
)
)(
1
10.0 x10 6 (0.10 )
=
2
2
5
2(10.0 ) 12 2.588x10 1 (0.3)
1/ 2
= 9.467 cycles/sec
2ij is tabulated from the reference as follows:

Mode
Number
2ij
1
2
3
4
5(l)
6
4.977
13.94
25.65
29.76
48.51
Number of
Nodal
Diameters (i)
0
1
2
0
3
1
(l) not tabulated in the reference
Number of
Nodal Circles
(j)
0
0
0
1
0
1

Mode
Number
1
2
3
4
5*
6
Theoretical
Frequency (Hz)
47.12
132.0
242.8
281.7
459.3
*The reference did not tabulate a value of
STARDYNE
Frequency (Hz)
46.31
130.5
241.5
282.1
379.0
463.5
2ij for the fifth mode of
the structure, hence a comparison with the theoretical value of this

mode cannot be made.
Discussion
All anti-symmetric mode shapes for the 360 degree circular plate
were captured by the 180 degree model with a phase angle
included in the calculation. Some of the difference between the
theoretical and STARDYNE frequencies is attributed to the loss of
mass due to the piecewise secant representation of the outer radius
and, since this mass is about 1 percent lower than for a true
circular plate, it is not surprising that the first few modes are lower
than the theoretical solution.
Input file
* NATURAL FREQUENCIES OF A CIRCULAR PLATE
UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORD CYLINDRICAL
1 1 -90 0 13 1 90 0
REP 2 1.244 0 0
REP 1 1.051 0 0
REP 1 1.367 0 0
REP 1 1.779 0 0
REP 1 2.315 0 0
JOINT COORD
49
1000 0 0 0
ELEM INCI
1 1000 1 2 ; 2 1000 2 3 ; 3 1000 3 4 ; 4 1000 4 5 ; 5 1000 5 6
6 1000 6 7 ; 7 1000 7 8 ; 8 1000 8 9 ; 9 1000 9 10 ; 10 1000 10 11
11 1000 11 12 ; 12 1000 12 13
13 1 14 15 2 TO 24
REP 5 12 13
ELEM PROP
1 TO 84 TH 0.1
CONST
E 10.0E6 ALL
POISS 0.3 ALL
DENS 0.1 ALL
SUPP
* CENTRE OF CIRCLE
1000 FIXED BUT FZ MX
* INTERIOR NODES
2 TO 12 15 TO 25 28 TO 38 41 TO 51 54 TO 64 67 TO 77 FIXED BUT FZ MX MY
* NODES ALONG CIRCUMFERENCE
79 TO 91 FIXED BUT MX MY
* NODES ALONG DIAMETER EXCEPT THE TWO AT THE ENDS
OF THE DIAMETER.
1 TO 66 BY 13 13 TO 78 BY 13 FIXED BUT FZ MX
LOAD 1
SELF X 1.0
SELF Y 1.0
SELF Z 1.0
MODAL CALC REQ
PERF ANALY
FINI

Type:
Natural Frequencies Of A Rectangular Plate.
Purpose:

solution.
Reference:
Blevins, Robert D., Formulas for Natural

Frequency and Mode Shape, Van Nostrand
Reinhold Company, 1979, page 258.
Problem:
A flat rectangular plate is simply supported on all

four sides. The first six modes and their
associated natural frequencies are to be computed
for this structure using the LANCZOS method
offered by STARDYNE. This problem also
demonstrates that the mesh refinement can be
chosen to accurately calculate modes of interest
based on the expected mode shapes.
All dimensions are in inches.
51
Note : While analyzing this model using the STARDYNE

Advanced Analysis option, the following settings have to
be chosen :
STARDYNE Analysis Type :
Analysis Type : Linear Static/Dynamic Analysis
Modal Extraction : LANCZOS
Model
A plate with an aspect ratio of 1.5 was used so that comparison
could be made with theoretical results tabulated for plates in the
reference. An equally spaced mesh was utilized in both the x and
the y dimensions of the plate. The number of elements in each
dimension was determined on the basis of the highest mode of
interest. Since the number of half-waves in the sixth mode is 3 in
the length dimension and 2 in the width dimension, a node spacing
of 3.75 inches results in each half- wave being represented by
four elements which means that no element will be expected to
deform in double curvature. The simply supported edge condition
requires that translation normal to the plane of the plate be
restrained for these edge nodes. Rotations normal to the plate were
restrained for all nodes.
Theoretical Answers
From the reference case 16 in Table 11-4, the first six natural
frequencies of the plate are described by the following equations:
ij 2 Eh 3
fij =
2a 2 12 1 2
1/ 2
= dimensionless parameter associated with the mode indices

2
ij
i, j
i = number of half-waves in this mode shape along the horizontal
axis
j = number of half-waves in this mode shape along the vertical
axis
= Poissons ratio
E = elastic modulus
h = plate thickness
= mass of material per unit area
53
a = length of plate
b = width of plate
= 0.30
E =30.0x10 6 psi
h=0.2 inches
(0.282lb
=
(386.4lb
/ in 3 (0.20in )
= 1.460x10 4 lb f s 2 / in 3
2
in / lb f s
a = 45.0 inches
b = 30.0 inches
with the numerical values used above
1
2a 2
Eh 3
2
12 1
1/ 2
2(45.0 )
)
)(
30.0x10 6 (0.20)
12 1.460x10 4 1 (0.3)2
1/ 2
= 0.9644cycles / sec
2ij is tabulated from the reference as follows:
Mode
Number
2ij
1
2
3
4
5
6
32.08
61.69
98.70
111.0
128.3
177.7
Number of HalfWaves in Length

(i)
1
2
1
3
2
3
Number of HalfWaves in Width

(j)
1
1
2
1
2
2

Mode
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
Theoretical
Frequency (Hz)
30.94
59.49
95.18
107.1
123.7
171.3
STARDYNE Frequency
(Hz)
31.01
59.78
95.45
107.7
124.9
173.9
Discussion
As was noted earlier, the node spacing was based on the highest
mode of interest. It follows that the difference between the
theoretical and STARDYNE frequencies generally increases with
increasing mode sequence.
Input file
STAAD SPACE STARDYNE VER. PROB. 9.
* NATURAL FREQUENCIES OF A RECTANGULAR PLATE
UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 13 45 0 0
REP ALL 8 0 3.75 0
ELEM INCI
1 1 2 15 14 TO 12
REP 7 12 13
ELEM PROP
1 TO 96 TH 0.2
CONST
E 30.0E6 ALL
DENS 0.282 ALL
POISSON 0.3 ALL
SUPPORT
* CORNER NODES
1 13 105 117 FIXED BUT MX MY
55
* NODES ALONG Y=0 AND Y=30

2 TO 12 106 TO 116 FIXED BUT MX MY
* NODES ALONG X=0
14 TO 92 BY 13 FIXED BUT MX MY
* NODES ALONG X=45
26 TO 104 BY 13 FIXED BUT MX MY
* INTERIOR NODES
15 TO 25 28 TO 38 41 TO 51 54 TO 64 67 TO 77 80 TO 90 93 TO 103 FIXED BUT FZ MX MY
LOAD 1
SELF X 1
SELF Y 1
SELF Z 1
MODAL CALC REQ
PERF ANALY
FINI

Type:
Natural Modes Of A Framework.
Purpose:
Compare the results from STARDYNE's

Householder-QR method with the results from
EASE2 and ANSYS.
Reference:
1. Problem 1, from the ASME 1972 Program

Verification and Qualification Library
2. DeSalvo, G.J., and Swanson, J.A., ANSYS
Engineering Analysis System Examples Manual,
Swanson Analysis Systems, Inc., 1979, Example
Problem No. 2.
3. Peterson, F.E., EASE2 Elastic Analysis for
Structural Engineering Example Problem Manual,
Engineering Analysis Corporation, 1981, Example
2.03.
Problem:
A three dimensional frame is analyzed for its

natural frequencies and the associated mode shapes
using the HQR method offered by STARDYNE.
Note: While analyzing this model using the STARDYNE

Advanced Analysis option, the following settings have to be
chosen:
STARDYNE Analysis Type:
Analysis Type: Linear Static/Dynamic Analysis
Modal Extraction: HQR
57
All dimensions are in inches.

Model
The only element present in the model is the general purpose three
dimensional beam.
All the beam elements have the same cross section :
Outside radius, Ro = 1.1875 inches
Inside radius, Ri = 1.0335 inches
Area = Ro 2 Ri 2 = 1.074532 square inches

Moment of Inertia, I =
Ro 4 Ri 4
4
I = 0.665747 in
Torsion constant = twice the inertia, for closed circular sections =

1.331494 in 4
The expression for the shear flexibility factor is derived from the
ratio of maximum shear stress to the average shear stress :
AQ
Ib
Where the four items A, Q, I, and b are properties of the half

cross-section about the centerline. For the circular section they are
:
Area = A =
Q=
I=
1
Ro 2 Ri 2
2
2 3
Ro Ri 3
3
Ro 4 Ri 4
8
b = 2(Ro Ri )
The final expression for the shear flexibility factor, for a circular
tube section is :
AQ 4
Ro 3 Ri 3
=
=
Ib 3 Ro 2 + Ri 2 (Ro Ri )
= 1.993620
Hence the shear area is entered as
59
AY = Cross Section Area /

sq.in
= 1.074532 / 1.99362 = 0.538985
Comparison of Twenty-Four Natural Frequencies

Natural Frequency, Cycles per second
Mode
Number
EASE2
ANSYS
STARDYNE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
111.53
115.96
137.61
218.03
404.23
422.72
451.75
554.07
735.81
762.44
852.72
894.26
910.40
917.18
940.02
960.27
971.44
977.22
1012.5
1028.8
1123.9
1134.9
1164.4
1217.2
111.52
115.95
137.60
218.02
404.23
422.70
451.72
553.99
735.70
762.32
852.57
894.08
910.21
916.98
940.02
959.98
971.15
976.92
1012.2
1028.4
1123.6
1134.5
1164.1
1216.7
111.28
115.85
137.22
215.89
404.43
422.81
451.78
549.23
733.88
758.87
851.70
892.64
893.42
911.20
932.66
956.78
964.40
967.66
981.93
1009.66
1070.99
1123.61
1149.83
1200.37
Discussion
In both the References, the number of dynamic degrees of freedom
has been reduced from 42 to 24, by means of the Guyan method.
No such reduction is performed in the STARDYNE model.
Input File
* NATURAL FREQUENCIES OF A SPACE FRAME
UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 27.25 0 0
3 0 10 0 ; 4 27.25 10 0
5 0 18.625 0 ; 6 8.625 18.625 0 ; 7 18.625 18.625 0 ; 8 27.25 18.625 0
9 0 18.625 8.625 ; 10 27.25 18.625 8.625
11 0 0 17.25 ; 12 27.25 0 17.25
13 0 10 17.25 ; 14 27.25 10 17.25
15 0 18.625 17.25 ; 16 8.625 18.625 17.25
17 18.625 18.625 17.25 ; 18 27.25 18.625 17.25
MEMB INCI
113;224;335;448
5567
8 5 9 ; 9 8 10 ; 10 9 15 ; 11 10 18
12 11 13 ; 13 12 14 ; 14 13 15 ; 15 14 18
16 15 16 ; 17 16 17 ; 18 17 18
MEMB PROP
1 TO 18 PRIS AX 1.074532 IZ 0.665747 IY 0.665747 IX 1.331494 AY 0.538985 AZ 0.538985
CONST
E 27.9E6 ALL
POISS 0.3 ALL
61
SUPPORT
1 2 11 12 FIXED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
3 4 13 14 FX 3.4517 FY 3.4517 FZ 3.4517
6 7 16 17 FX 3.4517 FY 3.4517 FZ 3.4517
9 10 FX 3.4517 FY 3.4517 FZ 3.4517
5 8 15 18 FX 9.7973 FY 9.7973 FZ 9.7973
MODAL CALC REQ
PERF ANALY
FINI

Type:
Response Of A Simply Supported Beam To A Shock

Spectrum.
Purpose:

solution.
Reference:
1. Biggs, John M., Introduction to Structural

Dynamics, McGraw Hill, 1964, pp. 256-263
2. Blevins, Robert D., Formulas for Natural
Frequency and Mode Shape, Van NostrandReinhold, 1979.
Problem:
The supports of a simply supported beam are

subjected to an acceleration time history. The
maximum bending moment in the beam is
computed for the first mode of the structure. This
problem demonstrates the capabilities of
STARDYNE to calculate the correct modal
response of a structure utilizing response spectrum
data.
63
Model
The STARDYNE model consists of 11 nodes and 10 elastic beam
elements. Node 1 is completely restrained with the exception of
having rotational freedom in the X3 direction, the remaining nodes
are restrained except for X1 and X2 displacements and X3
rotations. Node 11 is additionally restrained against displacements
in the X2 direction to provide for the simple support condition .
Only the contribution of the first mode of the structure is
considered.
x2
2
1
3
2
4
3
5
4
6
5
7
6
10 @ 24.0 inches
Theoretical Solution
Material Properties:
l = 240.0 inches
E = 30 x 10
EI = 1.0 x 10
lb/in
10
2
lb-in
m = 0.2 lb-sec / in
h = 14.0 inches
8
7
9
8
10
9
11
10
x1
From Reference 2, Table 8-1, page 108, the fundamental

frequency of the beam is:
12 EI
f1 =

2l 2 m
1/ 2
1/ 2
9.869 1.0 x1010
=
2
2(240 ) 0.2
= 6.098hz
The modal participation factor for the fundamental mode is:

l
m(x )dx
0
m (x )dx
2
Where (x) is the first mode shape = sin

l
m sin
0
l
m sin 2
0
x
l
x
dx
l
x
dx
l
4
=
The maximum relative modal displacement is given by:
A max = u o max
where:
..
u o max =
y so
2
(DLF) max
= 2 * 6.098Hz
where
65

..
y so = 1.0g and
(DLF)max = 1.648 at 6.098 Hz

therefore:
A max =
4(1.648)(386.4 )
= 0.5523 inches
2
2
(2 ) (6.098 )
The bending moment
M = EI
2 u
x 2
Where u for the first mode = A sin
x
l
2u
2
x
= 2 A sin
2
l
l
x
2
x
M = AEI 2 sin
l
l
2
M max = A max EI 2 at x=l/2
l
M max =
(1X10 ) (0.5523) = 946.351x10 lb in

10
240 2
Comparison of STARDYNE and Theoretical Answers

Bending Moment (kip-inch)
Theoretical
STARDYNE (Beam 5)
946.351
946.325
67
Input File :
* RESPONSE OF A SIMPLY SUPPORTED BEAM TO A SHOCK SPECTRUM
UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 11 240 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2 10
MEMB PROP
1 TO 10 PRIS YD 14.0 ZD 1.45777 AX 20.4082 IX 40.0 IY 3.6139 IZ 333.333
CONST
E 30.0E6 ALL
POISS 0.3 ALL
DENS 3.78672 ALL
SUPPORT
1 FIXED BUT MZ
2 TO 10 FIXED BUT FX FY MZ
11 FIXED BUT FX MZ
LOAD 1
SELF X 1.0
SELF Y 1.0
SPECTRUM SRSS Y 1.0 ACC DAMP 0.001 SCALE 386.4
0.15 1.648 ; 0.17 1.648
PERF ANALY
PRINT MEMB FORCE LIST 5
FINI
NOTES

Type:
Thermal loading on a Simply supported

Rectangular Plate.
Purpose:

solution.
Reference:

McGraw-Hill, 1959, pages 162 - 165.
Problem:
A rectangular plate is simply supported on all four

sides. The transverse and longitudinal bending
moments as well as the deflections at several
points on the plate are computed.
69
All dimensions are in inches

Model
The plate is modeled using 1 in. X 1 in. size elements. At the
corner nodes, all the degrees of freedom are considered restrained.
For the nodes along the four edges, rotation is permitted about that
edge.
Note: While analyzing this model using the STARDYNE
Advanced Analysis option, the following setting has to be chosen:
STARDYNE Element Type:
Theoretical Solution
From the Reference, equation (j), the expression for deflection
normal to the plate surface is:
w=
t (1 + )4a
3 h
where m =
mx
my
cosh
a 1
a
m3
cosh m
sin
m =1, 3, 5,...
mb
2a
From the Reference, equation (k), the expressions for bending

moment per unit width are
4Dt (1 2 )
Mx =
h
m =1, 3, 5,...
My =
sin
mx
my
cosh
a
a
m cosh m
t 1 D 4Dt 1
h
h
2
m =1, 3, 5,...
sin
mx
my
cosh
a
a
m cosh m
where
= Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

t = Difference between the temperatures of the upper and lower
surfaces of the plate
= Poissons ratio
h = Plate thickness
a = Dimension of the plate along the x1 axis
b = Dimension of the plate along the x2 axis
E = Elastic Modulus
D=
Eh 3
12 1 2
71
= 12.0E-06 / o F
t = 450 o F
= 0.3
h = 0.3in.
a = 12in.
b = 16 in.
E=10.0E6 psi
Comparison of STARDYNE and Theoretical Answers
Deflections along X = 6
Node
Number
7
20
33
46
59
72
85
98
111
124
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
-8
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
Theoretical
Deflection
(in)
0.00
0.0897
0.1597
0.2132
0.2531
0.2818
0.3011
0.3122
0.3158
0.3122
STARDYNE
Deflection
(in)
0.00
0.0895
0.1593
0.2126
0.2525
0.2811
0.3004
0.3115
0.3151
0.3115
73
Deflections along Y = 1
Node
Number
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Theoretical
Deflection
(in)
0
0.1004
0.1794
0.2387
0.2799
0.3042
0.3122
0.3042
0.2799
0.2387
0.1794
0.1004
0
STARDYNE
Deflection
(in)
0
0.1002
0.1790
0.2382
0.2793
0.3035
0.3115
0.3035
0.2793
0.2382
0.1790
0.1002
0
Bending Moments along Y = 0.5
Element
Number
Theoretical Moment
(Pound-in/in)
STARDYNE Moment
(Pound-in/in)
Mx
My
Mx
My
97
0.5
0.5
16.74
388.26
16.96
388.30
98
1.5
0.5
48.93
356.07
49.54
356.10
99
2.5
0.5
77.45
327.55
78.33
327.70
100
3.5
0.5
100.36
304.64
101.40
304.90
101
4.5
0.5
116.31
288.69
117.40
289.00
102
5.5
0.5
124.47
280.54
125.60
280.90
103
6.5
0.5
124.47
280.54
125.60
280.90
104
7.5
0.5
116.31
288.69
117.40
289.00
105
8.5
0.5
100.36
304.64
101.40
304.90
106
9.5
0.5
77.45
327.55
78.33
327.70
107
10.5
0.5
48.93
356.07
49.54
356.10
108
11.5
0.5
16.74
388.26
16.96
388.30
Bending Moments along X = 5.5

Element
Number
Theoretical Moment
(Pound-in/in)
STARDYNE Moment
(Pound-in/in)
Mx
My
Mx
My
5.5
-7.5
373.88
31.12
373.10
32.38
18
5.5
-6.5
311.64
93.36
311.70
94.49
30
5.5
-5.5
256.83
148.17
257.10
149.50
42
5.5
-4.5
211.14
193.87
211.70
195.10
54
5.5
-3.5
175.41
229.60
176.20
230.60
66
5.5
-2.5
149.47
255.53
150.50
256.20
78
5.5
-1.5
132.68
272.32
133.70
272.80
90
5.5
-0.5
124.47
280.54
125.60
280.90
102
5.5
0.5
124.47
280.54
125.60
280.90
114
5.5
1.5
132.68
272.32
133.70
272.80
126
5.5
2.5
149.47
255.53
150.50
256.20
138
5.5
3.5
175.41
229.59
176.20
230.60
150
5.5
4.5
211.14
193.87
211.70
195.10
162
5.5
5.5
256.83
148.17
257.10
149.50
Input File :
* THERMAL LOADING ON A RECTANGULAR PLATE.
UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORD
1 0 -8 0 13 12 -8 0
REP 16 0 1 0
ELEM INCI
1 1 2 15 14 TO 12
REP 15 12 13
ELEM PROP
1 TO 192 TH 0.3
CONST
E 10.0E6 ALL
POISS 0.3 ALL
ALPHA 12.0E-6 ALL
SUPP
1 13 209 221 FIXED
2 TO 12 210 TO 220 FIXED BUT MX
14 TO 196 BY 13 26 TO 208 BY 13 FIXED BUT MY

LOAD 1
TEMP LOAD
1 TO 192 TEMP 0 450
PERF ANALY
PRINT JOINT DISP LIST 119 TO 129 7 TO 215 BY 13
PRINT ELEM FORCE LIST 97 TO 108 6 TO 186 BY 12
FINI
75
NOTES

STAAD+PRO - NRC Verfication Manual 2005

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

STAAD+PRO - NRC Verfication Manual 2005

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

STAAD+PRO - NRC Verfication Manual 2005

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

What is STAAD.Pro used for?

What is STAAD.Pro used for?

What are the main components of STAAD.Pro?

What are the main components of STAAD.Pro?

STAAD.

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM

Approved by: _______________________

A Bentley Solutions Center

STAAD.Pro 2005 is a suite of proprietary computer programs

Published March, 2006

About the STAAD.Pro Documentation

A plane truss: support reactions due to a joint load

A beam supported on two springs with a point mass: period of free

A cantilever beam: use of plate/shell elements. Deflection and support

A cantilever plane bent with an intermediate support: support reactions

A locomotive axle: deflection and stress at center

A plane truss: joint deflection due to joint loads

A 1x1 bay plane frame: maximum moment due to a concentrated load on

Part II - STARDYNE VERIFICATION PROBLEMS

Uniform Beam With One Redundant Support. A uniform beam is clamped

Indeterminate Frame. A statically indeterminate frame, consisting of three

Uniform Pressure On A Circular Plate. Deflections and stresses for a

Uniform Pressure On A Rectangular Plate. A rectangular plate, 10in X 16in,

Static Analysis Of Thermal Loading. The internal loads caused by a

Imposed Deflections On Beam. A beam which is supported at three points

Natural Frequencies Of A Circular Plate. A flat circular plate is simply

Natural Frequencies Of A Rectangular Plate. A flat rectangular plate is

Natural Modes Of A Framework. A three dimensional frame is analyzed for

Response Of A Simply Supported Beam To A Shock Spectrum. The

Thermal loading on a Simply supported Rectangular Plate. A rectangular

STAAD VERIFICATION PROBLEMS

STAAD Verification Problems

STAAD Verification Problem No. 1

To find the support reactions due to a joint load in a

REFERENCE: Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part 1, D. Van

Determine the horizontal reaction at support 4 of the

2 STAAD Verification Problems

STAAD TRUSS :A PLANE TRUSS

20. PRINT REACTION

STRUCTURE TYPE = TRUSS

************** END OF LATEST ANALYSIS RESULT **************

STAAD Verification Problems

*********** END OF THE STAAD.Pro RUN ***********

Information about the key files in the current distribution

4 STAAD Verification Problems

STAAD Verification Problems

STAAD Verification Problem No. 2

To find the period of free vibration for a beam supported

REFERENCE: Timoshenko, S., Young, D., and Weaver, W., Vibration

A simple beam is supported by two spring as shown in

6 STAAD Verification Problems

STAAD PLANE :NATURAL FREQUENCY OF A BEAM SUPPORTED ON TWO SPRINGS

NUMBER OF MODES REQUESTED

*** EIGENSOLUTION: SUBSPACE METHOD ***

CALCULATED FREQUENCIES FOR LOAD CASE

STAAD Verification Problems

MASS PARTICIPATION FACTORS IN PERCENT

*********** END OF THE STAAD.Pro RUN ***********

Information about the key files in the current distribution

END OF LATEST ANALYSIS RESULT

* END OF THE STAAD.Pro RUN *

* EIGENSOLUTION: SUBSPACE METHOD *

* END OF THE STAAD.Pro RUN *

END OF LATEST ANALYSIS RESULT

END OF LATEST ANALYSIS RESULT

* END OF THE STAAD.Pro RUN *

END OF LATEST ANALYSIS RESULT

* END OF THE STAAD.Pro RUN *

END OF LATEST ANALYSIS RESULT

END OF LATEST ANALYSIS RESULT

* END OF THE STAAD.Pro RUN *

END OF LATEST ANALYSIS RESULT

* END OF THE STAAD.Pro RUN *