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STAAD.Pro is a widely used software for structural analysis and design
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The STAAD.Pro software consists of the following:
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model, which can then be analyzed using the STAAD engine. After
analysis and design is completed, the GUI can also be used to view the
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calculation engine for structural analysis and integrated Steel, Concrete,
Timber and Aluminum design.
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and design problems commonly encountered by structural engineers.
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are implemented in STAAD. Generally, this book is supplied only to those users
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which enable users to access STAAD.Pros input and results data for importing
into other applications.
Table of Contents
Linear Static Analysis
Truss
STAT-TRUS-1
A space truss: member stresses due to a joint load
1-1
STAT-TRUS-2
A plane articulate structure: member force due to a

member load
1-3
STAT-TRUS-3
A plane truss: member forces due to joint loads
1-7
STAT-TRUS-4
A space truss: support reactions and member forces due

to a joint load
1-11
STAT-TRUS-5
A plane truss: support reactions due to joint loads
1-15
STAT-TRUS-6
A plane truss: support reactions due to joint loads
1-17
STAT-TRUS-7
A plane truss: support reactions due to a joint load
1-19
STAT-TRUS-8
A plane truss: joint deflection due to joint loads
1-21
STAT-TRUS-9
A plane truss: joint deflection and member stress due to

a joint load
1-23
STAT-TRUS-10
A plane truss: member forces due to a thermal load
1-25
Beam
STAT-BEAM-1
A pinned-fixed beam: deflection and support reactions

due to a trapezoidally varying load
2-1
STAT-BEAM-2
A fixed-fixed beam: support reactions due to

temperature loads
2-5
STAT-BEAM-3
Hollow cantilever tapered shaft: Twist at free end due

to torsion
2-9
STAT-BEAM-4
A propped cantilever beam with a compression only

support: deflection and member forces due to applied
load
2-13
STAT-BEAM-5
A stepped cantilever shaft: end rotation due to torques

applied at various locations of the shaft
2-21
STAT-BEAM-6
A fixed-roller beam: deflections, stress and support

reactions due to a uniform load
2-23
STAT-BEAM-7
A pinned-pinned column: support reactions due to an

axial load applied at two locations
2-27
STAT-BEAM-8
A cantilever beam of inverted Tee section: stress due

to an applied moment at the free end
2-29
STAT-BEAM-9
A beam on an elastic foundation: deflection and stress

at center due to a uniform load
2-31
STAT-BEAM-10
A locomotive axle: deflection and stress at center
2-35
STAT-BEAM-11
A simply supported beam with overhang at both

ends: deflection and stress at the center
2-37
STAT-BEAM-12
A fixed-fixed beam of uniform and tapered sections:

end moments due to a uniform load
2-41
STAT-BEAM-13
A cantilever beam of tapered section: maximum

deflection and the principal stress due to a load at the free
end
2-43
STAT-BEAM-14
A rigid bar suspended by two copper and one steel

wires: stresses in wires due to a rise in temperature
2-49
STAT-BEAM-15
A cantilever beam of circular shape: out-of-plane

deflection and stress due to a concentrated load at the
free end
2-51
2D/3D Frame
STAT-FRAME-1
A 1x1 bay plane frame with members of rectangular

section: section properties, member forces and support
reactions
3-1
STAT-FRAME-2
Two vertical bars support a rigid bar: stresses in

vertical bars due to a load at the free end of the rigid bar
3-5
STAT-FRAME-3
A cantilever plane bent: deflection due to a load at free

end
3-7
STAT-FRAME-4
A 3x2 bay plane frame: bending moments due to lateral

joint loads
3-9
STAT-FRAME-5
A fixed-fixed Zee shaped plane bent: member forces

and moments due to a temperature load
3-13
STAT-FRAME-6
A cantilever plane bent with an intermediate support:

support reactions due to a load at the free end
3-17
STAT-FRAME-7
A 1x1 bay plane frame: maximum moment due to a

uniform load on the horizontal member
3-19
STAT-FRAME-8
A 1x1 bay plane frame: maximum moment due to a

concentrated load on the horizontal member
3-21
STAT-FRAME-9
A 1x2 bay plane frame: maximum moment due to

lateral joint loads
3-23
STAT-FRAME-10
A 1x1 bay plane frame: To find the displacements at the

nodes due to movements of supports
3-25
STAT-FRAME-11
A 1x2 bay plane frame: member forces due to

distributed and concentrated loads
3-29
STAT-FRAME-12
Multi-bay truss: Forces in the members due to

fabrication defect in the length of one bar which is
marginally short
3-31
STAT-FRAME-13
Space frame: Forces and moments in members due to

applied forces and a moment
3-35
Plate/Shell Element
STAT-ELEM-1
A cantilever beam of tubular section: use of plate/shell

elements, deflections and element stresses due to loads at
the free end
4-1
STAT-ELEM-2
A cantilever beam: use of plate/shell elements, free end

deflection due to a joint load
4-13
STAT-ELEM-3
A cantilever beam: use of plate/shell elements.

Deflection and support reactions due to a pressure load.
4-15
STAT-ELEM-4
A curved cantilever beam: use of plate/shell elements,

bending stress due to loads at the free end
4-19
STAT-ELEM-5
Deflections and moments in a simply supported

triangular plate subjected to a thermal gradient
4-23
STAT-ELEM-6
A circular plate fixed along its perimeter: use of

plate/shell elements, deflection at the center, maximum
bending stress due to 1) a uniformly distributed load and
2) a concentrated load at the center
4-33
STAT-ELEM-7
A warped cantilever plate: use of plate/shell elements,

displacement at the free end due to an in-plane and outof-plane load
4-39
STAT-ELEM-8
A cylindrical roof supported along two circular edges:

use of plate/shell elements, vertical deflection at the
center of the free edge, principal stresses at the center of
the support and center of the free edge (top and bottom of
the roof plate) due to uniformly distributed gravity load
4-43
STAT-ELEM-9
A quarter of a spherical shell: use of plate/shell

elements, displacement in the direction of the load due to
a unit load applied at the quadrants
4-49
STAT-ELEM-10
A thick cylindrical plate supported along 2 radial

edges: use of plate/shell elements, radial displacement,
radial stress, tangential stress and longitudinal stress at
inner surface due to a unit pressure applied at the inner
surface
4-53
STAT-ELEM-11
A thin rectangular plate supported along 4 edges: use

of plate/shell elements, vertical deflection and bending
moments at three points due to a uniform pressure
4-59
STAT-ELEM-12
A thin square plate: bending moment and maximum

bending stress due to a thermal loading
4-63
STAT-ELEM-13
A simply supported rectangular plate: vertical

deflection and bending moments due to a uniform
pressure
4-67
STAT-ELEM-14
A tapered plate with one end fixed: maximum element

stress due to a joint load
4-71
STAT-ELEM-15
A rectangular plate with fillet: normal stress due to a

tension loading
4-75
STAT-ELEM-16
A circular plate: displacement and bending moment at

the center due to a uniform pressure
4-85
STAT-ELEM-17
A vertical wall fixed along 3 edges: Bending moments

at various points due to uniform pressure and hydrostatic
loading
Solid Element
4-89
STAT-SOLID-1
A cantilever beam modelled using solids: maximum

displacement due to a load applied at the free end
5-1
STAT-SOLID-2
A cantilever beam modelled using solids: displacement

at the free end and normal stress at midspan due to axial
compression, torsion, bending moment and shear loading
5-5
Non-Linear Static Analysis
A ten story plane frame: lateral maximum displacement

considering P-Delta effect with 2 iterations
6-1
STAT-NONLIN-1
Dynamic Analysis
Truss
DYNA-TRUS-1
7
A plane truss with masses at top nodes: first natural
frequency
Beam
7-1
DYNA-BEAM-1
A rectangular cantilever beam with a mass at the free

end: natural frequency of vibration
8-1
DYNA-BEAM-2
A cantilever beam with a mass at the free end: natural

frequency of vibration
8-3
DYNA-BEAM-3
A simply supported beam with uniform mass:

fundamental frequency of vibration
8-5
DYNA-BEAM-4
A cantilever beam with uniform mass: first three

natural frequencies of vibration
8-7
DYNA-BEAM-5
A beam supported on two springs with a point mass:

period of free vibration
8-9
DYNA-BEAM-6
A simply supported beam with uniform mass:

fundamental frequency, displacement and the maximum
bending stress due to a response spectrum
8-11
DYNA-BEAM-7
A simply supported beam: first five natural frequencies

loading
8-15
Design Concrete
CONC-ACI318-1
Design per the American ACI 318 code. Flexural design

of a rectangular beam.
9-1
CONC-ACI318-2
Design per the American ACI 318 code. Flexural design

of a T beam.
9-7
CONC-ACI318-3
Design per the American ACI 318 code. Design of a

square column per the 2002 edition.
9-13
CONC-ACI318-4

square column per the 1999 edition.
9-17
CONC-ACI318-5

circular column per the 1999 edition.
9-21
Design Steel - American
10
STEEL-LRFD-1
Design per the American LRFD code. Adequacy of a

wide flange in axial tension.
10-1
STEEL-LRFD-2
Design per the American LRFD code. Adequacy of a

single angle in axial tension.
10-3
STEEL-LRFD-3
Design per the American LRFD code. Capacity of a wide

flange in axial compression.
10-5
STEEL-LRFD-4
Design per the American LRFD code. Capacity of a wide

flange in axial compression.
10-7
STEEL-LRFD-5
Design per the American LRFD code. Capacity of a

single angle in axial compression.
10-9
STEEL-LRFD-6
Design per the American LRFD code. Selecting a T

section for a pre-determined axial compressive strength.
10-11
STEEL-LRFD-7
Design per the American LRFD code. Checking the

capacity of a HSS Tube in axial compression.
10-13
STEEL-LRFD-8
Design per the American LRFD code. Selecting a pipe

section for a pre-determined axial compressive strength.
10-15
STEEL-LRFD-9

capacity of a double angle in axial compression.
10-17
STEEL-LRFD-10

capacity of a HSS Round in axial compression.
10-19
STEEL-LRFD-11
Design per the American LRFD code. Determining the

bending capacity of a braced wide flange.
10-21
STEEL-LRFD-12

bending capacity of an un-braced wide flange.
10-25
STEEL-LRFD-13

bending capacity of an un-braced wide flange.
10-29
STEEL-LRFD-14
Design per the American LRFD code. Selecting an

optimum wide flange to satisfy a pre-determined bending
capacity.
10-33
STEEL-LRFD-15

adequacy of a non-compact fully braced wide flange.
10-37
STEEL-LRFD-16

adequacy of a fully braced C shape in flexure.
10-41
STEEL-LRFD-17

adequacy of a fully braced MC shape in flexure.
10-45
STEEL-LRFD-18

design bending strength of a non-compact American wide
flange.
10-49
STEEL-LRFD-19

design bending strength of a non-compact American wide
flange.
10-53
STEEL-LRFD-20

adequacy of wide flange subject to axial tension and
flexure about the weak axis.
10-55
STEEL-LRFD-21

adequacy of wide flange subject to axial tension and
flexure about the strong axis.
10-59
STEEL-LRFD-22

adequacy of wide flange subject to axial compression and
biaxial bending.
10-63
STEEL-LRFD-23
Design per the American LRFD code. Selecting the

lightest wide flange section capable of carrying an axial
compression plus biaxial bending.
10-67
STEEL-LRFD-24
Design per the American LRFD code. Adequacy of an

ASTM A992 W10X22 subject to axial tension and
flexure about the strong axis.
10-71
STEEL-LRFD-25
Design per the American LRFD code. Adequacy of an

ASTM A992 W14X176 beam subject to axial
compression and biaxial bending.
10-75
STEEL-LRFD-26
Design per the American LRFD code. To select the

lightest ASTM A992 W14 section capable of carrying an
axial compression plus biaxial bending.
10-79
Design Steel - Australian
11
STEEL-AS4100-1
Design per the Australian AS4100 code. Bending

capacity of a UB shape.
11-1
STEEL-AS4100-2
Design per the Australian AS4100 code. Capacity of a

UC shape in axial compression plus bending.
11-5
STEEL-AS4100-3
Design per the Australian AS4100 code. Axial tensile

capacity of a single angle.
11-9
STEEL-AS4100-4
Design per the Australian AS4100 code. Capacity of a

UC shape in axial tension plus bending.
11-13
NOTES
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Verification Problem STATSTAT-TRUSTRUS-1

OBJECTIVE:
To find Member stress due to a joint load in a Space truss

using Static Analysis.
REFERENCE: Beer, F.P., and Johnston, Jr., E.R., Vector Mechanics

for Engineers, Statics and Dynamics, McGraw - Hill ,
Inc., New York, 1962, Page 47, Problem 2.70.
PROBLEM:
A 50 lb load is supported by three bars which are pinned

to a ceiling as shown. Determine the stress in each bar.
GIVEN:
Area of each bar = 1 in2,

E = 30 x 106 psi.
COMPARISON:
Stresses in members, psi
Solution
Theory
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Difference
A-D
31.2
31.2
None
B-D
10.4
10.4
None
C-D
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22.9
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STAAD TRUSS :A SPACE TRUSS

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UNIT FT POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.
2 8. 0. 0.
3 0. 6. 0.
4 4. 2. 6.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 4
2 2 4
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UNIT INCH
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 TO 3 PRIS AX 1.
CONSTANTS
E 30E6 ALL
SUPPORTS
1 TO 3 PINNED
LOAD 1 WEIGHT
JOINT LOAD
4 FZ 50.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT MEMBER STRESSES
MEMBER STRESSES
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MEMB
LD
SECT
AXIAL
BEND-Y
BEND-Z
COMBINED
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
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22.9 T
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22.9
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OBJECTIVE:
To find Member force due to a member load in a plane

articulate structure.
REFERENCE: Kinney, J. S.,Indeterminate Structural Analysis,

Addison - Wesley Publishing Co., 1957, Page 275,
Problem 6 - 19.(Original data is in US Customary Units)
PROBLEM:
Find the tensile stress in the cable. The cross - sectional

area of the cable is 967.74 mm2 with an E of 137.895
GPa. The timber beam 1-3 is 304.8mm x 304.8mm in
section, with E=11.03161 GPa. Each member of the
steel cantilever truss has a cross - sectional area of
2580.64 mm2, and E of 206.8427 GPa.
COMPARISON:
Force, kN
Solution
Theory
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Difference
Force in cable, tension

22.70
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0.57%
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STAAD PLANE : A PLANE ARTICULATE STRUCTURE

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UNIT NEWTON METER
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0
2 3.0480 0 0
3 4.5720 0 0
4 4.5720 2.4384 0
5 6.4008 4.8768 0
6 6.4008 2.4384 0
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MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 2 PRI YD .3048 ZD .3048
3 PRI AX 9.6774E-4 IZ 41.62314E-8
4 TO 13 PRI AX 25.8064E-4 IZ 41.62314E-8
CONSTANTS
E 11.03161E9 MEMB 1 2
E 137.89500E9 MEMB 3
E 206.84270E9 MEMB 4 TO 13
MEMBER RELEASES
3 TO 13 START MZ
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2 FY -44.4822E3
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UNITS KNS
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MEMBER END FORCES

STRUCTURE TYPE = PLANE
----------------ALL UNITS ARE -- KNS METE
MEMBER
LOAD
JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
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OBJECTIVE:
To find Member forces due to joint loads in a Plane

Truss.
REFERENCE: Norris C.H., Wilbur J. B., Elementary Structural

Analysis, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill, Inc., Page 159,
Problem 4.3. (Original data is in US Customary Units)
PROBLEM:
Compute the bar forces in the bars a, b, c, d, e of the truss

due to the loads shown.
COMPARISON:
Forces in members, kN
Solution
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Difference
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STAAD PLANE :A PLANE TRUSS

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JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0
2 7.62 0
3 7.62 9.144
4 15.24 0
5 15.24 4.572
6 15.24 9.144
7 22.86 0
8 22.86 12.192
9 30.48 0
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11 30.48 9.144
12 38.10 0
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1 1 2; 5 2 4
8 4 7; 11 7 9
14 9 12; 17 12 14
2 1 5; 3 1 3
4 2 3; 6 5 3
7 3 6; 9 7 5
21 4 5; 22 5 6
10 6 8;23 7 8
12 7 10; 13 11 8
24 9 10; 25 10 11
15 10 13; 16 11 13
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MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 TO 25 PRI AX 12.9032E-4
CONSTANT
E 206.84271E9 ALL
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4 7 FY -8.896444E4
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UNITS KNS
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58. PRINT MEMBER FORCES LIST 2 5 6 10 12
MEMBER END FORCES

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MEMBER
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AXIAL
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SHEAR-Z
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OBJECTIVE:
To find Support reactions and member forces due to a

joint load in a Space truss.
REFERENCE: Beer F. P., and Johnston, E. R., Vector Mechanics for

Engineers - Statics, 4th Edition, McGraw Hill, Inc.,
Page 216, Problem 6.20.
PROBLEM:
The space truss is supported by the six reactions shown.

If a horizontal 2700 N load is applied at A, determine the
reactions and the force in each member.
COMPARISON:
Support Reactions, Newtons
Solution
Theory
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Cy
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Dy
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None
2700
2700
None
1800
1800
None
3375
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1800
1800
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AB
AC
AD
BC
CD
BD
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4275
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4275
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UNITS NEWTON METER
JOINT COORDINATES
1 1.0 0.0 0.6
2 1.0 0.0 -0.6
3 -0.8 0.0 0.0
4 0.0 1.5 0.0
*
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2 2 4
3 3 4
4 1 2 5
6 3 1
MEMBER PROPERTIES
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CONSTANTS
E 200.0E9 ALL
MEMBER TRUSS
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2 FIXED BUT FZ
3 FIXED BUT FX
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LOADING 1 HORIZONTAL LOAD
JOINT LOAD
4 FZ 2700.0
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT SUPPORT REACTIONS
SUPPORT REACTIONS -UNIT NEWT METE

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1
2
3
STRUCTURE TYPE = SPACE
LOAD
FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
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MEMBER END FORCES

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MEMBER
LOAD
JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
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OBJECTIVE:
To find Support reactions due to joint loads in a Plane

Truss.
REFERENCE: McCormack, J.C. Structural Analysis, Intext

Educational Publishers, 3rd Edition, 1975.
PROBLEM:
Find the vertical support reactions of the truss.
GIVEN:
E is 30000.0 ksi.
Loads as shown.
COMPARISON:
Support Reactions, Kips
Solution
Theory
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Difference
R1
-76.7
-76.67
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R4
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R9
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INPUT WIDTH 72
UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.; 2 30. 0. 0.; 3 60. 0. 0.; 4 90. 0. 0.; 5 120. 0. 0.
6 150. 0. 0.; 7 180. 0. 0.; 8 210. 0. 0.; 9 240. 0. 0.; 10 0. 20. 0.
11 30. 20. 0.; 12 60. 20. 0.; 13 90. 20. 0.; 14 120. 20. 0.
15 150. 20. 0.; 16 180. 20. 0.; 17 210. 20. 0.; 18 240. 20. 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4; 4 4 5; 5 5 6; 6 6 7; 7 7 8; 8 8 9; 9 10 11
10 11 12; 11 12 13; 12 13 14; 13 14 15; 14 16 17; 15 17 18; 16 1 10
17 10 2; 18 2 11; 19 11 3; 20 3 12; 21 12 4; 22 4 13; 23 13 5; 24 5 14
25 14 6; 26 6 15; 27 15 7; 28 7 16; 29 16 8; 30 8 17; 31 17 9; 32 9 18
UNIT INCHES KIP
MEMBER PROPERTY AMERICAN
1 TO 32 PRI AX 100.
* MEMBER TRUSS
* 1 TO 32
CONSTANTS
E 30000. ALL
SUPPORTS
1 PINNED
4 9 FIXED BUT FX MZ
LOAD 1 POINT LOADS AT SPECIFIC JOINTS
JOINT LOAD
6 TO 8 FY -60.
3 FY -80.
2 FY -40.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
SUPPORT REACTIONS -UNIT KIP

----------------JOINT
1
4
9
INCH
STRUCTURE TYPE = TRUSS
LOAD
FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
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OBJECTIVE:
To find Support reaction due to joint loads in a Plane

Truss.
REFERENCE: McCormack, J.C., Structural Analysis, Intext

PROBLEM:
Find the vertical and horizontal reactions at the supports

of the truss.
GIVEN:
E = 30000.0 ksi.
A = 100 sq. in.
Loads as shown.
COMPARISON:
Support Reactions, Kips
Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
Horizontal R1
34.3
34.29
None
Vertical R1
11.5
11.49
None
Horizontal R2
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UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.; 2 0. 60. 0.; 3 12.5 60. 0.; 4 0. 15. 0.; 5 0. 30. 0.
6 0. 45. 0.; 7 9.375 45. 0.; 8 6.25 30. 0.; 9 3.125 15. 0.
10 50. 90. 0.; 11 100. 90. 0.; 12 50. 75. 0.; 13 25. 75. 0.
14 66.667 90. 0.; 15 83.333 90. 0.; 16 83.333 85. 0.; 17 66.667 80. 0.
18 31.25 67.5 0.; 19 200. 0. 0.; 20 200. 60. 0.; 21 187.5 60. 0.
22 200. 15. 0.; 23 200. 30. 0.; 24 200. 45. 0.; 25 190.625 45. 0.
26 193.75 30. 0.; 27 196.875 15. 0.; 28 150. 90. 0.; 29 150. 75. 0.
30 175. 75. 0.; 31 133.333 90. 0.; 32 116.667 90. 0.; 33 116.667 85. 0.
34 133.333 80. 0.; 35 168.75 67.5 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 4; 2 2 3; 3 3 7; 4 4 5; 5 5 6; 6 6 2; 7 7 8; 8 8 9; 9 9 1; 10 4 9
11 9 5; 12 5 8; 13 8 6; 14 6 7; 15 7 2; 16 2 13; 17 10 14; 18 11 16
19 12 18; 20 13 10; 21 14 15; 22 15 11; 23 16 17; 24 17 12; 25 18 3
26 3 13; 27 13 18; 28 13 12; 29 12 10; 30 10 17; 31 17 14; 32 14 16
33 16 15; 34 19 22; 35 20 21; 36 21 25; 37 22 23; 38 23 24; 39 24 20
40 25 26; 41 26 27; 42 27 19; 43 22 27; 44 27 23; 45 23 26; 46 26 24
47 24 25; 48 25 20; 49 20 30; 50 28 31; 51 11 33; 52 29 35; 53 30 28
54 31 32; 55 32 11; 56 33 34; 57 34 29; 58 35 21; 59 21 30; 60 30 35
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UNIT INCHES KIP
1 TO 66 PRI AX 100.
CONSTANTS
E 30000. ALL
SUPPORTS
1 19 PINNED
UNIT FEET KIP
LOAD 1 JOINT LOADS AT SPECIFIC NODES
JOINT LOAD
11 14 15 31 32 FY -10.
10 28 FY -5.
4 TO 6 FX 4.
2
FX 2.0
2 10
FX 1.5435
13
FX 3.0870
2 10
FY -2.5725
13
FY -5.145
PERFORM ANALYSIS

----------------JOINT
1
19
FEET
LOAD
FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
1
1
11.49
-31.67
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OBJECTIVE:
To 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
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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.
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INCH
LOAD
FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
1
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OBJECTIVE:
To find Joint deflection due to joint loads in a Plane

truss.
REFERENCE: McCormack, J. C., Structural Analysis, Intext

Educational Publishers, 3rd Edition, 1975, Page 271,
Example 18 - 2.
PROBLEM:
Determine the vertical deflection at point 5 of plane truss

structure as 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.
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JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 5 60 0 0
6 15. 7.5 ; 7 30. 15. ; 8 45. 7.5
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7 8 PRI AX 1.5
9 10 11 PRI AX 3.
12 13 PRI AX 4.
CONSTANT ; E 30E3 ALL
LOAD 1 VERTICAL LOAD
JOINT LOAD
2 4 5 FY -20.0
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 5
JOINT DISPLACEMENT (INCH RADIANS)

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LOAD
5
X-TRANS
Y-TRANS
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Z-TRANS
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To find Joint deflection and member stress due to a joint

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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=50,000 lb
GIVEN:
AX = 0.5 in2, E = 30E6 psi
COMPARISON:
Stress (), psi and Deflection (), in.
Solution
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10000.
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MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 2
MEMB PROP
1 2 PRIS AX 0.5
CONSTANT ; E 30E6
LOAD 1 VERT LOAD
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 2

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LOAD
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Z-TRANS
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X-ROTAN
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MEMBER STRESSES
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BEND-Z
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SHEAR-Z
.0
1.00
10000.0 T
10000.0 T
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.0
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OBJECTIVE:
To find Member forces due to a thermal load in a Plane

truss.
REFERENCE: Gere J. M., and Timoshenko, S. P., Mechanics of

Materials, 2nd Edition, PWS Engineering, Page 121,
Problem 2.6 - 23.
PROBLEM:
A symmetric three - bar truss ABCD undergoes a

temperature increase of 20 degrees C in the two outer
bars and 70 degrees C in the middle bar. Calculate the
forces F1 and F2 in the bars.
GIVEN:
E = 200 GPa
= 14 x 10-6 / C
A = 900 mm2
COMPARISON:
Member Forces, Newtons
Solution
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F1
22100.
22143.
0.2%
F2
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JOINT COORDINATES
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2 2 4
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MEMBER PROPERTIES
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UNIT NEWTON METER
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TEMPERATURE LOAD
1 3 TEMP 20 800
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MEMBER END FORCES

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MEMBER
LOAD
JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
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0.00
0.00
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0.00
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the deflection and support reactions due to a

trapezoidally varying load applied on part of the span of
a pinned-fixed beam.
REFERENCE: Hand calculation using the following reference:

Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain, Warren C.
Young, 6th edition, McGraw-Hill
Table 3, Case (2c), page 103
GIVEN:
In the figure below, a=3m, b=4.5m, wa=4KN/m,

wL=7KN/m, IZ=5000cm^4, E=200 KN/sq.mm
4 in
COMPARISON:
Solution
Rotation at
Node A
(radians)
Theory
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Difference
0.0020
0.0020
None
Vertical
Reaction at
Node A
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3.2886
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Moment at
Vertical
Node B
Reaction at
(KN-M)
Node B
(KNS)
21.461
25.9605
21.461
25.9605
None
None
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applied using a combination of "MEMBER LOAD - UNI" and "MEMBER
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RA =
Wa
8
( a ) 3 ( 3 + a ) +
W Wa
40 3
( a ) 3 ( 4 + a )
OA =
-Wa
W Wa
( a ) 3 ( + 3a )
( a ) 3 ( 2 + 3a )
48 E I
240 E I
RB =
(Wa + W )
( a ) - RA
2
MB = RA.
Wa
W Wa
( a )2
( a )2
2
6
Where = a + b
RA = Vertical reaction at A
OA = Rotation at A
RB = Vertical reaction at B
MB = Moment at B
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JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 3 0 0 ; 3 7.5 0 0
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MEMBER INCI
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UNIT CMS
MEMBER PROP
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UNIT METER
CONSTANT
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MEMBER LOAD
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MEMBER LOAD
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2 LIN GY 0 -3
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JOINT DISPLACEMENT (CM

-----------------JOINT
LOAD
1
2
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1
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1
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1
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X-TRANS
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
RADIANS)
Y-TRANS
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0.0000
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0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
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Z-ROTAN
-0.0020
-0.0020
-0.0006
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0.0000
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SUPPORT REACTIONS -UNIT NEWT METE

----------------JOINT
1
3
LOAD
FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
1
2
1
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
3288.60
3288.60
21461.40
21461.40
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
MOM-Y
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To find the support reactions due to a temperature loads

applied on a fixed-fixed beam.

Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures, 3rd edition,
W.Weaver Jr. & J.M.Gere, Van Nostrand Reinhold,
Table B2, Appendix B, page 500
GIVEN:
In the figure below, L=7.5m, T=40 degrees F, T2-T1=50

degrees F, Alpha=11.7E-6/degree F, d=30 cm,
IZ=5000cm^4, E=200 KN/sq.mm
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
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Difference
Horizontal
Reaction at
Node A
(KNS)
468
468
None
Horizontal
Reaction at
Node B
(KNS)
468
468
None
Moment at
Node A
(KN-M)
Moment at
Node B
(KN-M)
19.5
19.5
None
19.5
19.5
None
Note: In the STAAD model, 2 load cases are used. In case 1, the uniform
expansion is applied. In case 2, the temperature change between top and
botton flanges is applied.
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Case 1 - Horizontal reaction at support

R = E . A . T = (200E6) (50E 4) (11.7E 6) (40) = 468KN
Case 2
M A = M B =
= 19.5KN-M
. E . I . T ( 11.7 E 6 ) ( 200 E 6) ( 5000 E 8 ) ( 50 )

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3 FIXED
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TEMPERATURE LOAD
1 2 TEMP 40
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TEMPERATURE LOAD
1 2 TEMP 0 50
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SUPPORT REACTIONS -UNIT KNS

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1
3
METE
LOAD
FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
1
2
1
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468.00
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0.00
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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
-19.50
0.00
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Verification Problem STATSTAT-BEAMEAM-3

OBJECTIVE:
To find the twist at the free end of a hollow tapered shaft

of uniform thickness.

Mechanics of Materials, F.P.Beer & E.R.Johnston, 1981,
McGraw-Hill Review Problem 3.120, Page 149.
GIVEN:
In the figure below, L=2.0m, Outside diameter at fixed

end = 80 mm, Outside diameter at free end = 40 mm,
Uniform Wall thickness=10mm E=200 KN/sq.mm,
Poisson=0.3, Torsion=2.0 KN-m
Calculation: According to the reference, the twist at the free end is
T L C A + C B
A =
4 G t C A 2 C B 2
where
CA = centerline radius at free end

CB = centerline radius at fixed end
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CA=15, CB=35, T=2000, L=2000, G=76.923, t=10
Angle of twist=0.0751 radians
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
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Difference
Twist at free end

(radians)
0.0751
0.0751
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LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 MY 2.0
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LOAD
1
2
1
1
X-TRANS
0.0000
0.0000
RADIANS)
Y-TRANS
0.0000
0.0000
Z-TRANS
0.0000
0.0000
X-ROTAN
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Y-ROTAN
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OBJECTIVE:
To find deflection and member forces due to an applied

load on a propped cantilever beam with a compression
only support.
REFERENCE: Hand calculation using the following references:
American Institute of Steel Construction, "Manual of

Steel Construction, Load and Resistance Factor
Design", Second Edition, 1998, pp. 4-194, 4-197
PROBLEM:
A cantilever beam with an end support capable of

resisting only a compressive force is analyzed for two
concentrated loads:
1) Upward 0.5 lb load at 0.6 L
2) Downward 0.5 lb load at 0.6 L
4 in
GIVEN:
E
= 10E6 psi
Width = 0.6 in
Depth = 0.3 in
Note: A dummy member is used to represent a compression only support.

HAND CALCULATION:
Load Case 1: 0.5 pound upward force at 28.8 inches

(from reference 1, page 2-121)
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M(x < b ) = -0.5(28.8 - x ) inch pounds
M(x > b ) = 0.0
(x > b ) =
Pb 2
(3x b )
6EI
(x > b ) =
0.5 * 28.82
(3x 28.8) = 1.536 *10 2 x 1.47456 *10 1 inches
6 *10 *10 6 * 0.00135
(x < b ) =
Px 2
(3b x )
6EI
(x < b ) =
0.5x 2 (3 * 28.8 x )
= 5.333 *10 4 x 2 6.1728 *10 6 x 3 inches
6 *10 *10 6 * 0.00135
Load Case 2: 0.5 pound downward force at 28.8 inches

(from reference 1, page 2-118)
R1 =
Pb 2 (a + 2 ) 0.5 * 28.8 2
(19.2 + 2 * 48) = 0.216 pounds
=
2 3
2 * 48 3
R 2 = P R 1 = 0.5 0.216 = 0.284 pounds

M(x < b ) = R 1 ( x ) P( x a ) = 0.216(48 x ) 0.5(48 x 19.2 ) = 0.284x 4.032 inch pounds
M(x > b ) = R 1 ( x ) = 0.216(48 x ) = 10.368 0.216x inch pounds
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(x < b ) =
Pax 2
3 3 3 2 x 3a 2 + a 2 x
3
12EI
(x < b ) =
0.5 *19.2x 2
3 * 48 3 3 * 48 2 x 3 *19.2 2 * 48 + 19.2 2 x
6
3
12 *10 *10 * 0.00135 * 48
(x < b ) = 1.4933 *10 4 x 2 + 3.5062 *10 6 x 3 inches

(x > b ) =
Pb 2 ( x )
2
2
3a 2 2( x ) a ( x )
3
12EI
(x > b ) =
0.5 * 28.8 2 * (48 x )

12 *10 *10 6 * 0.00135 * 48 3
2 *19.2 * 48 2 2 * 48 3 + 4 * 48 2 x
2 * 48x 2 + 2 *19.2 * 48x 19.2x 2
(x > b ) = (48 x ) 3.072 *10 3 2.560 *10 4 x + 2.667 *10 6 x 2 inches
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Items
Node 1
Moment, in - lb
Shear, lb
Displacement, inches
Node 2
Moment, in - lb
Shear, lb
Node 3
Moment, in - lb
Shear, lb
Node 4
Moment in - lb
Shear, lb
Node 5
Moment, in - lb
Shear, lb
Node 6
Moment, in - lb
Shear, lb
Load Case 1
Theory
STAAD III
Load Case 2
Theory
STAAD III
-14.400
0.5000
0.0000
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0.500
0.000
4.032
0.284
0.000
4.030
0.280
0.000
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-.01066
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.15293
-1.421
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-0.220
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0.000
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.44240
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.44239
-2.074
-0.216
-.02173
-2.070
-0.220
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0.000
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UNIT IN POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0. 6 48.0 0. 0.
*7 48. -.01 0.
7 48. -4.0 0.
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1 1 2 6
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MEMBER COMPRESSION
6
CONSTANTS
E 1.E7 ALL
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MEMBER END FORCES

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MEMBER
LOAD
JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
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0.00
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

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Y-TRANS
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0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
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0.15293
0.29494
0.44239
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X-ROTAN
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0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Y-ROTAN
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0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Z-ROTAN
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0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00853
0.01365
0.01536
0.01536
0.01536

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SUPPORT REACTIONS -UNIT POUN IN
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FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
1
1
0.00
0.00
-0.50
0.00
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0.00
1
7
LOAD

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CHANGE
LOAD 2 DOWNWARD
JOINT LOAD
4 FY -0.5
PERFORM ANALYSIS
SUPPORT REACTIONS -UNIT POUN IN

----------------JOINT
LOAD
FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
2
2
0.00
0.00
0.28
0.22
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4.03
0.00
1
7

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MEMBER END FORCES
----------------ALL UNITS ARE -- POUN IN
MEMBER
LOAD
JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
1
2
0.00
0.00
0.28
-0.28
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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0.00
0.00
0.28
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.31
1.42
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0.00
0.00
0.28
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-1.42
4.15
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0.00
0.00
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0.22
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-4.15
2.07
5
6
0.00
0.00
-0.22
0.22
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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2
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4
5
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X-TRANS
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Y-TRANS
0.00000
-0.01066
-0.03024
-0.04012
-0.02714
0.00000
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0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
X-ROTAN
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Y-ROTAN
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
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0.00000
-0.00190
-0.00186
0.00012
0.00233
0.00307
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OBJECTIVE:
To find end rotation due to torques on a stepped

cantilever shaft.
REFERENCE: Gere J. M., and Timoshenko, S. P., Mechanics of

Materials, 2nd Edition, PWS Engineering, Page 171,
Problem 3.3 - 1.
PROBLEM:
A stepped shaft is subjected to torques as shown in the

figure. The material has shear modulus of elasticity G =
80 Gpa. Determine the angle of twist x in degrees at the
free end.
CALCULATION:
Angle of Twist, x, = 0.0427 x
COMPARISON:
Angle of Twist, Degrees

Solution
x
Theory
2.4400
STAAD III
2.4465
Difference
0.27%
180
degree
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PROBLEM 3.3-1 PAGE 171
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UNIT KN METER
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0.0 0.0
2 0.5 0.0
3 1.0 0.0
4 1.5 0.0
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MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2 3
UNIT MMS
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 TA ST PIPE OD 80 ID 0.0
UNIT METER
CONSTANTS
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POISSONS .25 ALL
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SUPPORTS
1 FIXED
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UNIT MMS
LOADING 1 TORSIONAL MOMENT
JOINT LOADS
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3 MX 2000.0
4 MX 800.0
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LOAD
4
X-TRANS
0.0000
RADIANS)
Y-TRANS
0.0000
Z-TRANS
0.0000
X-ROTAN
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Y-ROTAN
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OBJECTIVE:
To find deflections, stress and support reactions due to a

uniform load on a beam with one end fixed and the other
end supported by a Roller support.
REFERENCE: Roark, R.J., and Young, W.C., Formulas for Stress and
Strain, 5th Edition, Page 109, Problem 23.
PROBLEM:
A horizontal beam of length 100 in, area 4 in2, height 2

in, and moment of inertia 1.3333 in4 is simply supported
at one end and fixed at the other end. The beam is
subjected to a uniform loading. Determine the deflection
at x = 42.15 in., the slope at end A, the maximum
bending stress bend in the beam and the support
reactions.
GIVEN:
E = 30 x 106 psi
Density = 0.282072 lbs/in3.
COMPARISON:
Solution
at 2, in
Theory
-0.01528
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-0.01528
Difference
None
R1, lb
42.31
42.31
None
R3, lb
70.518
70.520
None
M3, in-lb bend at 2, psi at 1, rad

1410.40
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UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.; 2 42.15 0. 0.; 3 100. 0. 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
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X-TRANS
Y-TRANS
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Z-TRANS
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MEMBER END FORCES

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MEMBER
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JT
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SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
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MOM-Y
MOM-Z
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MEMB
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BEND-Y
BEND-Z
COMBINED
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
.0
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.0
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OBJECTIVE:
To find support reactions due to an axial load applied at

two locations on a column with both ends pinned.
REFERENCE: Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part I, D. Van

Nostrand Co., Inc., 3rd Edition, 1956. Page 26, Problem
10.
PROBLEM:
Find the support reactions at the end joints 1 and 4.
COMPARISON:
Support Reactions, lb
R1
Solution
R4
Theory
900.
600.
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600.
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UNIT INCHES POUND
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1
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72.000
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E 30000000. ALL
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3 FY -1000.
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FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
1
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0.00
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the stress due to an applied moment at the free

end of a cantilever beam with inverted Tee section.
REFERENCE: Crandall, S.H., and Dahl, N.C., An Introduction to the

Mechanics of Solids, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1959, Page
294, Problem 7.2.
PROBLEM:
Find the maximum bending stress in the beam
GIVEN:
E = 30,000.0 ksi.
b = 1.5 in., h = 8 in.
M = 1,000,000 in. - lb.
L = 10 in.
COMPARISON:
Stress, psi
Solution
max
Theory
-700.
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UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1
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MEMBER INCIDENCES
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1 PRISMATIC YD 20. ZD 9. YB 16.
CONSTANTS
E 30000000. ALL
BETA 180. ALL
SUPPORTS
1 FIXED
LOAD 1 CONSTANT MOMENT
JOINT LOAD
2 MZ 100000.0
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT MEMBER PROPERTIES ALL
OF INVERTED TEE SECTION
INTRODUCTION TO THE MECHANICS

EX. 7.2
0.000
0.000
ZB 1.5
MEMBER PROPERTIES. UNIT - INCH

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IY/
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MEMBER STRESSES
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AXIAL
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BEND-Y
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BEND-Z
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OBJECTIVE:
To find deflection and stress at the center due to a

uniform static load on a simply supported beam on elastic
foundation.
REFERENCE: Peterson, F.E., Elastic Analysis for Structural

Engineering (EASE2), Example Problem Manual,
Engineering Analysis Corporation, Berkeley, CA, 1981.
PROBLEM:
Find the vertical deflection and bending stress at the

center of the beam
Wu= 43.4 lb/in
6
120
Note: Due to the symmetry only half of the beam is modeled

GIVEN:
E = 30000.0 ksi.
Width = 1 in.
L = 240 in.
Depth = 7.113786 in.
Uniform loading = 43.3 lbs./in
COMPARISON:
Vertical Deflection (), in and Bending Stress (), psi

Solution
max
Theory
1.04530
18052.0
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UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.; 2 0. 7.114 0.; 3 0. 0. 6.; 4 0. 7.114 6.; 5 0. 0. 12.
6 0. 7.114 12.; 7 0. 0. 18.; 8 0. 7.114 18.; 9 0. 0. 24.
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38 0. 7.114 108.; 39 0. 0. 114.; 40 0. 7.114 114.; 41 0. 0. 120.
42 0. 7.114 120.
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1 TO 20 TH 1.
CONSTANTS
E 30000000. ALL
SUPPORTS
1
FIXED BUT KFY 78.125
41 FIXED BUT FZ MX
2
FIXED BUT FY
3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 FIXED BUT FZ MX KFY 156.25
LOAD 1 UNIFORM LOAD OF 43.4 LBS/IN
JOINT LOAD
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 FY 260.4
2 42 FY 130.2
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X-TRANS
0.00000
0.00000
Y-TRANS
1.04548
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ELEMENT STRESSES
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FORCE,LENGTH UNITS= POUN INCH
FORCE OR STRESS = FORCE/UNIT WIDTH/THICK, MOMENT = FORCE-LENGTH/UNIT WIDTH

ELEMENT
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TOP : SMAX=
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JOINT
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TOP : SMAX=
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SMIN=
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SMIN=-18053.29 TMAX= 9044.30 ANGLE=
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-6.84
SMIN=
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SMIN=
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35.29
18053.28
-6.84
SMIN=
35.28 TMAX= 9009.00 ANGLE=
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SMIN=-18053.26 TMAX= 9044.27 ANGLE=
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SMIN=-18053.26 TMAX= 9044.27 ANGLE=
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50.05
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SMIN=
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TMAX=
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SMIN=-17984.13 TMAX= 9009.71 ANGLE= -0.1
SMIN=-17984.13 TMAX= 9009.71 ANGLE= -0.1
0.00
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35.27
17984.03
-20.58
SMIN=
35.24 TMAX= 8974.40 ANGLE=
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0.00
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35.18
17984.11
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SMIN=
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-20.48
SMIN=-17984.05 TMAX= 9009.62 ANGLE= -0.1
SMIN=-17984.05 TMAX= 9009.62 ANGLE= -0.1
**** MAXIMUM STRESSES AMONG SELECTED PLATES AND CASES ****

MAXIMUM
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL
SHEAR
VONMISES
TRESCA
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
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CASE NO.
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OBJECTIVE:
To find deflections and stress at 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.
Determine maximum stress in locomotive axle (as shown

in the figure) as well as deflection at the middle of the
axle.
PROBLEM:
Y
P
X
59 in
13.5 in
GIVEN:
13.5 in
Diameter = 10 in.,
P = 26000 lb,
E = 30E6 psi
COMPARISON:
Stress (), psi, and Deflection (), in

Solution
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3575.
0.01040
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MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 4
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MEMBER STRESSES
MEMB
LD
SECT
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BEND-Y
BEND-Z
COMBINED
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
.0
1.00
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3575.3
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X-TRANS
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
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OBJECTIVE:
To find deflections and stress at center due to a uniform

load on overhangs of a simply supported beam with
overhangs at both ends.

Nostrand Co., 3rd Edition, 1949, Page 98, Problem 4.
PROBLEM:
A standard 30 WF beam is supported as shown below

and loaded on the overhangs by a uniformly distributed
load of 10,000 lb per foot. Determine the maximum
stress and deflection at the center of the beam.
GIVEN:
Ax = 50.65 in2
E = 30 x 106 psi
Iz = 7892 in4
COMPARISON:
Stress (), psi, and Deflection (), in.

Solution
bend max
max
Theory
11400.
0.18200
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11404.
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E 30000000. ALL
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4 FIXED BUT FX MY MZ
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X-TRANS
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
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Z-TRANS
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0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
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0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
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0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Z-ROTAN
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0.00304
0.00000
-0.00304
-0.00405

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FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
0.00 100000.00
0.00 100000.00
0.00
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BEND-Z
COMBINED
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
.0
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0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
11404.0
0.0
11404.0
0.0
2961.5
0.0
0.0
.0
1.00
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
11404.0
11404.0
11404.0
11404.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
.0
1.00
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
11404.0
11404.0
11404.0
11404.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
.0
1.00
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
11404.0
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OBJECTIVE:
To find end moments due to a uniform load on a beam

with nonuniform sections, fixed at both ends.
REFERENCE: McCormack, J.C., Structural Analysis, Intext

PROBLEM:
Find the moments at the supports.
GIVEN:
E = 30000. ksi.
Assume for input a unit width for the beam.
Load and depth are as shown
COMPARISON:
Moment, Kips-ft
Solution
M1
M3
Theory
-98.2
-217.2
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* REFERENCE: MCCORMAC, J.C., STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS, INTEXT
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INPUT WIDTH 72
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UNIT INCHES KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.; 2 144. 0. 0.; 3 240. 0. 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2; 2 3 2
1 PRI YD 10. ZD 1.
2 TAP 20. 1. 10. 1. 1. 1. 1.
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PRISMATIC
TAP ERED
AX/
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IZ/
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IY/
SZ
10.00
8.50
15.00
15.00
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E 30000.0 ALL
SUPPORTS
1 3 FIXED
LOAD 1 UNIFORM LOAD OVER ENTIRE BEAM
UNIT FEET
MEMBER LOAD
1 2 UNI GY -4.0
PERFORM ANALYSIS

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3
FEET
LOAD
FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
1
1
0.00
0.00
34.00
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To find the maximum deflection and principal stress due
to the load on the free end of a cantilever beam with
tapered section.
OBJECTIVE:
REFERENCE: Harris, C.O., Introduction to Stress Analysis, The

Macmillan Co., 1959. Page 114, Problem 61.
Find the maximum deflection, , and the principal normal

stress, , in the beam.
PROBLEM:
10
1
9
2
8
3
GIVEN:
7
4
6
5
5
6
4
7
3
8
E = 30000.0 ksi,
L = 20 in,
d = 3 in,
b = 0.5 in,
P = 10 lbs
2
9
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Deflection (), in. and Stress (), psi

Solution
max
principal
Theory
-0.042667
1600.
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-0.042700
1600.
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INPUT WIDTH 72
UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.; 2 2. 0. 0.; 3 4.0 0.0 0.; 4 6.0 0.0 0.; 5 8.0 0. 0.
6 10.0 0. 0.; 7 12.0 0. 0.; 8 14.0 0. 0.; 9 16. 0. 0.; 10 18. 0. 0.
11 20. 0. 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 11 10; 2 10 9; 3 9 8; 4 8 7; 5 7 6; 6 6 5; 7 5 4; 8 4 3
9 3 2; 10 2 1
1 TAP 3.0 0.5 2.7 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
2 TAP 2.7 0.5 2.4 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
3 TAP 2.4 0.5 2.1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
4 TAP 2.1 0.5 1.8 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
5 TAP 1.8 0.5 1.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
6 TAP 1.5 0.5 1.2 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
7 TAP 1.2 0.5 0.9 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
8 TAP 0.9 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
9 TAP 0.6 0.5 0.3 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
10 TAP 0.3 0.5 0.01 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
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E 30000000. ALL
BETA 90. ALL
SUPPORTS
11 FIXED
LOAD 1 POINT LOAD AT TIP
JOINT LOAD
1 FY -10.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT MEMBER PROPERTIES ALL

----------------MEMB
PROFILE
AX/
AY
1
TAP ERED
1.42
1.42
2
TAP ERED
1.28
1.28
3
TAP ERED
1.12
1.12
4
TAP ERED
0.97
0.97
5
TAP ERED
0.82
0.82
6
TAP ERED
0.68
0.68
7
TAP ERED
0.52
0.52
8
TAP ERED
0.38
0.38
9
TAP ERED
0.23
0.23
IZ/
AZ
0.97
0.33
0.70
0.33
0.48
0.33
0.31
0.33
0.19
0.33
0.11
0.33
0.05
0.33
0.02
0.33
0.01
0.33
IY/
SZ
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0.68
0.03
0.54
0.02
0.42
0.02
0.32
0.02
0.23
0.01
0.15
0.01
0.09
0.01
0.05
0.00
0.02
IX/
SY
0.12
0.12
0.11
0.11
0.09
0.09
0.08
0.08
0.07
0.07
0.06
0.06
0.04
0.04
0.03
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0.00
0.00
0.08
0.33
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0.01

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MEMBER
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JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
11
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-10.00
10.00
0.00
0.00
200.00
-180.00
0.00
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10
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10.00
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180.00
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10.00
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160.00
-140.00
0.00
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7
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0.00
0.00
0.00
-10.00
10.00
0.00
0.00
140.00
-120.00
0.00
0.00
7
6
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-10.00
10.00
0.00
0.00
120.00
-100.00
0.00
0.00
6
5
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-10.00
10.00
0.00
0.00
100.00
-80.00
0.00
0.00
5
4
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-10.00
10.00
0.00
0.00
80.00
-60.00
0.00
0.00
4
3
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-10.00
10.00
0.00
0.00
60.00
-40.00
0.00
0.00
3
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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10.00
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0.00
40.00
-20.00
0.00
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10
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-10.00
10.00
0.00
0.00
20.00
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0.00

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FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
0.00
10.00
0.00
0.00
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41. PRINT MEMBER SECTION FORCES ALL
MEMBER FORCES AT INTERMEDIATE SECTIONS
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MEMB
LOAD
1
2
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4
5
6
7
8
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1
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0.50
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SHEAR-Y
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-10.00
-10.00
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-10.00
-10.00
-10.00
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MOM-Y
190.00
170.00
150.00
130.00
110.00
90.00
70.00
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X-TRANS
Y-TRANS
0.00000
Z-TRANS
-0.04272
X-ROTAN
0.00000
Y-ROTAN
0.00000
Z-ROTAN
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MEMB
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SHEAR-Z
LD
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.0
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AXIAL
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BEND-Y
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1600.0
BEND-Z
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1600.0
1600.0
1600.0
0.0
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0.0
30.0
30.0
30.0
.0
0.50
1.00
0.0
0.0
0.0
1600.0
1600.0
1600.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1600.0
1600.0
1600.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
30.0
30.0
30.0
.0
0.50
1.00
0.0
0.0
0.0
1600.0
150.0
140.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1600.0
150.0
140.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
30.0
30.0
30.0
.0
0.50
1.00
0.0
0.0
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140.0
130.0
120.0
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120.0
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.0
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1.00
0.0
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120.0
110.0
100.0
0.0
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120.0
110.0
100.0
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30.0
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.0
0.50
1.00
0.0
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100.0
90.0
80.0
0.0
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100.0
90.0
80.0
0.0
0.0
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30.0
.0
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1.00
0.0
0.0
0.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
0.0
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30.0
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30.0
.0
0.50
1.00
0.0
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60.0
50.0
40.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
60.0
50.0
40.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
30.0
30.0
30.0
.0
0.50
1.00
0.0
0.0
0.0
40.0
30.0
20.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
40.0
30.0
20.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
30.0
30.0
30.0
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.0
0.50
1.00
0.0
0.0
0.0
3096.8
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0.0
0.0
0.0
3096.8
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0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
129.0
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OBJECTIVE:
A rigid bar is suspended by two copper and one steel

wires. Find stresses in 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:
Solution
Theory
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Stress (), psi

Steel
19695
19698
None
Copper
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10151
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JOINT COORD
1 0. 20. ; 2 5. 20. ; 3 10. 20.
4 0. 0. ; 5 5. 0. ; 6 10. 0.
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E 16E6 MEMB 1 3
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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.
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PRINT STRESSES LIST 1 2 3
MEMBER STRESSES
MEMB
LD
SECT
AXIAL
BEND-Y
BEND-Z
COMBINED
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
.0
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10150.8 T
10150.8 T
0.0
0.0
0.0
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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
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19698.3
19698.3
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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
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the out-of-plane deflection and stress in a

Circular cantilever member with a concentrated load at
the free end.

Nostrand, 3rd Edition., 1955
PROBLEM:
Calculate the displacement at the free end and the

bending stress at the fixed end due to a concentrated load
producing outofplane bending.
90
Center of the arc
Radius=100 in
GIVEN:
E = 30,000 ksi. P = 50 lb
Cross-section & geometry
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
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Deflection (), in. and Stress (), psi

free-end
fixed-end
2.648
6366.0
2.647
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UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 100. 0. 0.; 2 99.619 0. -8.716; 3 98.481 0. -17.365
4 96.593 0. -25.882; 5 93.969 0. -34.202; 6 90.631 0. -42.262
7 86.603 0. -50.; 8 81.915 0. -57.358; 9 76.604 0. -64.279
10 70.711 0. -70.711; 11 64.279 0. -76.604; 12 57.358 0. -81.915
13 50. 0. -86.603; 14 42.262 0. -90.631; 15 34.202 0. -93.969
16 25.882 0. -96.593; 17 17.365 0. -98.481; 18 8.716 0. -99.619
19 0. 0. -100.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4; 4 4 5; 5 5 6; 6 6 7; 7 7 8; 8 8 9; 9 9 10; 10 10 11
11 11 12; 12 12 13; 13 13 14; 14 14 15; 15 15 16; 16 16 17; 17 17 18
18 18 19
1 TO 18 PRI YD 2.0 ZD 2.0 AX 3.14 IX 1.57 IY 0.7854 IZ 0.7854
CONSTANTS
E 30000000. ALL
POISSON 0.3 ALL
SUPPORTS
19 FIXED
LOAD 1 POINT LOAD APPLIED AT THE FREE END
JOINT LOAD
1 FY 50.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT MEMBER STRESSES LIST 18
MEMBER STRESSES
MEMB
LD
18
SECT
1
AXIAL
.0
1.00
BEND-Y
0.0
0.0
BEND-Z
0.0
0.0
6082.7
6638.1
COMBINED
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
6082.7
6638.1
23.9
23.9
0.0
0.0

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-----------------JOINT LOAD
X-TRANS
Y-TRANS
Z-TRANS
X-ROTAN
Y-ROTAN
1
0.00000
2.64658
0.00000
-0.02438
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OBJECTIVE:
To find section properties, member forces and support

reactions for a 1x1 bay plane frame with members of
rectangular section.
REFERENCE: Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part I,

Elementary Theory and Problems, 2nd Edition, Van
Nostrand Company, 1940, Pages 188-191.
PROBLEM:
The frame supports a concentrated load at middle of the

horizontal member. Verify the internally calculated
section properties, support reactions and bending
moments at the ends of the horizontal member.
GIVEN:
E = 30E6 psi
Cross-section of beam = square 2 x 2
Cross-section of vertical members: b = 2, h = 4
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1. Cross Section Properties

Member
Beam
Vertical Member
AX, in2
4.00
4.00
None
8.00
8.00
None
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Theory
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Difference
IX, in4
2.25
2.25
None
7.324
7.32
0.5%
IY, in4
1.333
1.330
None
2.6667
2.6700
None
IZ, in4
1.333
1.330
None
10.6667
10.6700
None
2. Reactions & Bending Moments:

Solution
Vertical
Reaction, lbs.
Theory
500.0
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500.0
Difference
None
Horizontal
Reaction, lbs.
27.5504
27.5400
None
Bending Moment
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* REFERENCE: TIMOSHENKO, S., STRENGTH OF MATERIALS, PART 1,
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UNIT INCH POUNDS
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.
2 0. 100. 0. 4 120. 100. 0.
5 120. 0. 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2 4
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 4 PRISMATIC YD 2 ZD 2
2 3 PRISMATIC YD 4 ZD 2

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PROFILE
AX/
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1
PRISMATIC
PRISMATIC
PRISMATIC
PRISMATIC
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3.40
8.00
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4.00
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IY/
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IX/
SY
1.33
1.33
2.67
5.33
2.67
5.33
1.33
1.33
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7.32
2.67
7.32
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CONSTANTS
E 30E6 ALL
SUPPORTS
1 5 PINNED
LOAD 1 MID SPAN
JOINT LOAD
3 FY 1000.
PERFORM ANALYSIS

----------------JOINT
1
5
LOAD
FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
1
1
-27.54
27.54
-500.00
-500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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MEMBER END FORCES

MEMBER
LOAD
JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
2
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-27.54
27.54
-500.00
500.00
0.00
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-2754.35
-27245.65
3
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-27.54
27.54
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-500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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OBJECTIVE:
Two vertical bars are supported by a rigid bar, which is

fixed on one end. Find stresses in vertical bars due to a
load at the free end of the rigid bar.
REFERENCE: Higdon, Ohlsen, Stiles, Weese and Riley, Mechanics of

Materials, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Page 135,
Problem 3-37.
PROBLEM:
Bars A and B are connected by rigid links to a fixed

support at the top and to a rigid bar at the bottom.
Determine the axial stresses in bars A and B when the
load P is 177.92888 kN applied as shown.
GIVEN:
Areas of A and B are 1290.32 and 1612.9mm2, E of A

and B are 68.947567 and 206.8427 GPa respectively.
Assume the moment of inertia of CD to be very large.
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
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Stress in A, GPa
0.1723730
0.1723888
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Stress in B, GPa
0.2068400
0.2068030
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* FILE: FR2D02.STD
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UNIT NEWTON METER
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0
2 .127 0 0
3 .2032 0 0
4 .2540 0 0
5 .127 .254 0
6 .2032 .254 0
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MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2 3 1 1
4 2 5 5 1 1
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 TO 3 PRI AX 0.032258 IZ 20.82257E-4
4 PRI AX 12.9032E-4
5 PRI AX 16.1290E-4
CONSTANTS
E 206.8427E9 MEMBERS 1 TO 3 5
E 68.94767E9 MEMBER 4
MEMBER TRUSS
4 5
*
SUPPORTS
4 PINNED
5 6 FIXED
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LOADING 1 VERTICAL JOINT LOAD
JOINT LOAD
1 FY -177.92888E3
*
PERFORM ANALYSIS
UNITS KNS
PRINT STRESSES LIST 4 5
MEMBER STRESSES
--------------ALL UNITS ARE KNS /SQ METE
MEMB
LD
SECT
AXIAL
BEND-Y
BEND-Z
COMBINED
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
.0 172388.8 T
1.00 172388.8 T
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
172388.8
172388.8
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
.0 206803.0 T
1.00 206803.0 T
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
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206803.0
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OBJECTIVE:
Find deflection due to load at the free end of a cantilever

plane bent.
REFERENCE: Kinney, J. S., Indeterminate Structural Analysis,

Adison - Wesley Publishing Co., 1957, Page 13,
Problem 4 - 38.
PROBLEM:
Find the vertical, horizontal and rotational deflection

components of point A.
GIVEN:
E = 30,000 ksi.
Moment of inertia = 200 in4.
Cross - sectional area = 10 in2.
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
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Difference
Deflection (), in.

right, in. down, in.
0.53
1.16
0.53056 1.17109
None
1%
cclock, rad.
0.0049
0.00488
None
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JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 3
2 0 0
3 4 0
4 14 10
5 22 10
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MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2 4 1 1
UNIT INCHES
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 TO 4 PRI AX 10 IZ 200
CONSTANTS
E 30000 ALL
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5 FIXED
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JOINT LOAD
1 FX 3.0
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LOAD
1
X-TRANS
0.53056
Y-TRANS
-1.17109
Z-TRANS
0.00000
X-ROTAN
0.00000
Y-ROTAN
0.00000
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the bending moments due to lateral joint loads in

a 3x2 bay plane frame.
REFERENCE: Noris and Wilbur, Elementary Structural Analysis, 2nd

Edition, McGraw Hill, Inc., Page 304.
PROBLEM:
Determine the bending moments in the members of frame

shown below:
GIVEN:
Moment of Inertia of Members

AE, EI = 240 in4
BF, FJ = 480 in4
4
CG, GK = 600 in
DH, HL = 360 in4
4
EF, IJ = 600 in
FG, JK = 1200 in4
4
GH, KL = 1800 in
Assume E = 30000 ksi for all members.
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Member
AE
EA
EI
IE
BF
FB
FJ
JF
CG
GC
GK
KG
DH
HD
HL
LH
EF
FE
IJ
JI
FG
GF
JK
KJ
GH
HG
KL
LK
Bending Moment, Kip-ft

Theory STAAD Difference
29.80
29.6
25.21
25.1
6.44
6.5
10.48
10.6
61.03
60.9
53.69
53.7
18.50
18.3
24.84
24.8
76.70
76.8
68.24
68.3
25.25
25.2
32.52
32.4
45.45
45.6
39.87
40.1
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13.58
13.5
18.39
18.5
31.65
31.6
29.35
29.5
10.48
10.6
9.79
10.0
42.84
42.5
41.71
41.3
15.05
14.8
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UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0
2 0 20
3 0 35
4 20 0
5 20 20
6 20 35
7 45 0
8 45 20
9 45 35
10 75 0
11 75 20
12 75 35
*
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2 2
3 4 5 4
5 7 8 6
7 10 11 8
9 2 5 11 1 3
12 3 6 14 1 3
UNIT INCHES
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 2 PRI AX 10 IZ 240
3 4 PRI AX 15 IZ 480
5 6 PRI AX 20 IZ 600
7 8 PRI AX 12 IZ 360
9 12 PRI AX 20 IZ 600
10 13 PRI AX 30 IZ 1200
11 14 PRI AX 35 IZ 1800
CONSTANTS
E 30000 ALL
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1 4 7 10 FIXED
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JOINT LOADS
2 3 FX 10.0
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MEMBER END FORCES

----------------ALL UNITS ARE -- KIP FT
MEMBER
LOAD
JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
1
2
-4.06
4.06
2.75
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0.00
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29.80
25.21
2
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1.13
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0.00
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6.44
10.48
4
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0.51
5.74
-5.74
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61.03
53.69
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0.18
2.89
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18.50
24.84
7
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7.25
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0.00
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76.70
68.24
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0.00
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25.25
32.52
10
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4.27
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0.00
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45.45
39.87
11
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1.21
-1.21
2.13
-2.13
0.00
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0.00
0.00
0.00
13.58
18.39
2
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-3.05
3.05
0.00
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-31.65
-29.35
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-3.38
3.38
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-41.71
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3.51
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OBJECTIVE:
To find member forces and moments due to a

temperature load on a Zee shaped plane bent.
REFERENCE: Seeley, F.B., and Smith, J.O., Advanced Mechanics of

Materials, 2nd Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 1955,
Pages 494-497.
PROBLEM:
Calculate reactions and maximum moments in the

structure due to a temperature increase of 430 F. Do not
consider shear deformation.
GIVEN:
E = 26.4 x 106 psi.

= 7.26744 x 10-6 in/in/F
Outside diameter = 12 in
Inside diameter = 10.255 in
COMPARISON:
Solution
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Horizontal
Reaction, lb
8980.47
8949.43
small
Vertical
Reaction, lb
7755.86
7729.42
small
Moment at
Moment at
supports, lb - in node 2, lb - in
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1077656.00
781128.0
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* FILE: FR2D05.STD
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SET SHEAR
UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.
2 240. 0. 0.
3 240. 240. 0.
4 480. 240. 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2 3
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 TO 3 TA ST PIPE OD 12. ID 10.255

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PIP E
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PIP E
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PIP E
30.50
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30.50
16.72
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16.72
474.99
16.72
474.99
16.72
474.99
79.16
474.99
79.16
474.99
79.16
949.97
79.16
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E 26.4E6 ALL
ALPHA 7.26744E-6
* DONOT PROVIDE POISSON'S RATIO, NO SHEAR DEFORMATION CONSIDERED
SUPPORT
1 4 FIXED
LOAD 1
TEMPERATURE LOAD
1 TO 3 TEMP 430.
PERFORM ANALYSIS

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1
4
LOAD
FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
1
1
8949.43
-8949.43
7729.42
-7729.42
0.00
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0.00
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MOM-Y
MOM Z
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MEMBER END FORCES

MEMBER
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JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
1
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8949.43
-8949.43
7729.42
-7729.42
0.00
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0.00
0.00
MOM-Y
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0.00 1073932.12
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To find support reactions due to a load at the free end of

a cantilever plane bent with an intermediate support.

2.
PROBLEM:
Determine the reaction of the system as shown in the

figure.
COMPARISON:
Reaction, Kip
Solution
RX
Theory
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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
PRINT REACTION

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INCH
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FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
1
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1.50
-1.50
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-5.00
0.00
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FRAMEME-7
OBJECTIVE:
To find maximum moment due to a uniform load on the

horizontal member in a 1x1 bay plane frame.

Example 22 - 5.
PROBLEM:
Determine the maximum moment in the frame.
GIVEN:
E and I same for all members.
COMPARISON:
Moment, Kip-ft
Solution
MMax
Theory
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JOINT COORD
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MEMB INCI ; 1 1 2 3
MEMB PROP ; 1 2 3 PRIS AX 1. IZ 0.05
SUPPORT ; 1 4 FIXED
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MEMBER END FORCES

----------------ALL UNITS ARE -- KIP FEET
MEMBER
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JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the maximum moment due to a concentrated load

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

Problem 22 - 6.
PROBLEM:
Determine the maximum moment in the structure.
GIVEN:
E and I same for all members
COMPARISON:
Moment, Kip-ft
Solution
MMax
Theory
69.40
STAAD
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Small
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ANSWER - MAX BENDING IN MEMB 1 = 69.4 KIP-FT
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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
PRINT FORCES
MEMBER END FORCES

MEMBER
LOAD
JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
1
2
20.09
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-5.34
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-3.74
20.09
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0.00
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0.00
0.00
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69.44
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3.74
-3.74
0.00
0.00
0.00
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0.00
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66.66
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the maximum moment due to lateral joint loads

in a 1x2 bay plane frame.

Example 22 - 7.
PROBLEM:
Determine the maximum moment in the frame.
GIVEN:
E and I same for all members.
COMPARISON:
Moment, Kip-ft
Solution
MMax
Theory
176.40
STAAD
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Difference
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ANSWER - MAX MOM IN MEMB 1 = 176.4 K-F
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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
PRINT FORCES
MEMBER END FORCES

MEMBER
LOAD
JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
1
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22.26
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0.00
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0.00
0.00
178.01
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0.00
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0.00
0.00
0.00
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176.73
122.10
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6.51
4.97
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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34.49
64.93
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0.00
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0.00
0.00
0.00
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35.34
65.24
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-157.65
-157.44
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-6.51
6.51
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-64.93
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the displacements at the nodes of a frame due to

movements of supports.
REFERENCE: Intermediate Structural Analysis, C.K.WANG,

International Student Edition, 1983, McGraw Hill
Section 2.11, PAGE 47
GIVEN:
Case 1 : 1 cm vertical displacement at Node A

Case 2 : 1 cm vertical displacement at Node B
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Load Case 1
Solution
Horizontal disp
at Node B
Rotation at B
Theory
1.25 cm
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1.25 cm
0.001667 rad
0.0017 rad
Horizontal disp
at Node D
0.4167 cm
0.4167 cm
Solution
Horizontal disp
at Node B
Rotation at B
Theory
1.25 cm
STAAD
1.25 cm
0.001667 rad
0.0017 rad
Horizontal disp
at Node D
0.4167 cm
0.4167 cm
Difference
None
None (0.0017 is
the rounded
value)
None
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Difference
None
None (0.0017 is
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UNIT METER KN
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 0 7.5 0; 3 6 7.5 0; 4 6 2.5 0
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1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4
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MEMBER PROPERTY
1 3 PRIS AX 2400 IZ 72E4
2 PRIS AX 4800 IZ 144E4
CONSTANTS
E CONCRETE ALL
POISS CONC ALL
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1 PINNED
4 FIXED BUT FX MZ
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SUPP DISP
1 FY -1.
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SUPP DISP
4 FY -1.
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PRINT JOINT DISP

-----------------JOINT
LOAD
1
2
3
4
1
1
1
1
X-TRANS
0.0000
-1.2500
-1.2500
-0.4167
RADIANS)
Y-TRANS
-1.0000
-1.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Z-TRANS
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
X-ROTAN
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Y-ROTAN
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
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Z-ROTAN
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0.0017
0.0017
0.0017
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LOAD
1
2
3
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2
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X-TRANS
0.0000
1.2500
1.2500
0.4167
RADIANS)
Y-TRANS
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0.0000
-1.0000
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0.0000
0.0000
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0.0000
0.0000
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the member forces in a 1x2 bay plane frame with

members of rectangular section.
REFERENCE: Manual of Steel Construction Allowable Stress

Design, AISC, 9th Edition, 1989.
The frame supports a uniformly distributed load and

concentrated loads. Calculate the bending moment and
shear force at the mid point of the beam of the first bay.
PROBLEM:
50k
100k
100k
100k
50k
10k/ft
GIVEN:
E = 30000 ksi. Columns are 12x24, beams are

12x30
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
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Difference
Load Case 1
M, k-in
V, k
3375.0
68.75
3360.0
68.75
0.4%
None
Load Case 2
M, k-in
V, k
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22.50
2425.0
22.68
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JOINT COORDINATES
1 0.0 0.0
; 2 18.0 0.0
3 36.0 0.0 ; 4 0.0 10.0
5 18.0 10.0 ; 6 36.0 10.0
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 4 ; 2 2 5 ; 3 3 6 ; 4 4 5
5 5 6
UNIT INCH
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 TO 3 PRISMATIC AX 10000000.0 IZ 13824.0
4 5
PRISMATIC AX 10000000.0 IZ 27000.0
MEMBER RELEASES
1 3 5 END MZ
4
START MZ
SUPPORTS
1 3 FIXED
2
PINNED
UNIT INCH
CONSTANTS
E 30000.0 ALL
UNIT FEET
LOAD 1 VERTICAL POINT LOADS
JOINT LOADS
4 6 FY -50.0
5
FY -100.0
MEMBER LOADS
4 CON GY -100.0 9.0
5 CON GY -100.0 9.0
LOAD 2 VERTICAL UNIFORM LOADS
MEMBER LOADS
4 UNI GY -10.0
5 UNI GY -10.0
PERFORM ANALYSIS
UNIT INCH KIP
SECTION .501 MEMBER 4
PRINT SECTION FORCES LIST 4
MEMBER FORCES AT INTERMEDIATE SECTIONS

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MEMB
LOAD
1
2
SEC
0.50
0.50
SHEAR-Y
-68.75
-22.68
SHEAR-Z
0.00
0.00
MOM-Y
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MOM-Z
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the forces in the members of a truss structure due

to fabrication defect in the length of one bar which is
0.75 cm too short.
REFERENCE: Intermediate Structural Analysis, C.K.WANG,

International Student Edition, 1983, McGraw Hill
Section 10.13, PAGE 387
GIVEN:
Structure to be solved as a truss. To achieve this in the

STAAD model, instead of declaring them truss members,
define them as frame members, and release MZ at both
ends of all members. In the above figure, the area of
cross section of the members is as follows :
1 TO 4 = 20 sq.cm
5, 6 = 24 sq.cm
7, 8 = 30 sq.cm
9, 10 = 15 sq.cm
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Member #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Theory
(KNS)
280.56 (C)
50.86 (T)
127.99 (C)
101.72 (T)
134.14 (C)
57.85 (C)
63.57 (C)
127.14 (C)
287.13 (T)
223.56 (T)
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Difference
280.566(C)
50.858(T)
127.992(C)
101.716(T)
134.137(C)
57.85(C)
63.572(C)
127.145(C)
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JOINT COORDINATES
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1 TO 4 PRIS AX 20 IZ 100E-4
5 6 PRIS AX 24 IZ 100E-4
7 8 PRIS AX 30 IZ 100E-4
9 10 PRIS AX 15 IZ 100E-4
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E 20000 ALL
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1 TO 10 START MZ
1 TO 10 END MZ
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TEMPERATURE LOAD
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LOAD
JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
1 280565.50
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4 127991.16
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
5-101716.23
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0.00
0.00
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0.00
0.00
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0.00
0.00
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0.00
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0.00
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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:
Axial Force (F), Kips and Moment (M), Kip-in.

Solution
FMax
MY,Max
MZ,Max
Reference
1.47
84.04
95.319
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96.120
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* ANSWER - MAX AXIAL FORCE= 1.47 (MEMB 3)
* MAX BEND-Y= 84.04, MAX BEND-Z= 95.319 (BOTH MEMB 3)
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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
PRINT ANALYSIS RESULT

-----------------JOINT LOAD
X-TRANS
Y-TRANS
Z-TRANS
X-ROTAN
Y-ROTAN
1
2
3
4
1
1
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0.22267
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Z-ROTAN
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-0.00435
0.00000
0.00000
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FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
3
4
1
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-1.10
-0.90
-0.43
1.43
0.22
-0.22
48.78
123.08
-17.97
47.25
MOM Z
96.12
-11.72
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AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
1
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0.90
-0.90
-0.43
0.43
0.22
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0.22
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-17.97
17.97
-48.78
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-0.71
0.71
-0.48
0.48
-37.02
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Verification Problem STATSTAT-ELEMELEM-1

OBJECTIVE:
To find deflections and element stresses due to loads at

the free end of a Cantilever beam of tubular section. The
beam is modeled using plate/shell elements.

Nostrand Co., 2nd Edition, 1940.
PROBLEM:
A cantilever beam is made of tubular section. Using

plate/shell elements calculate the deflection at the free
end and axial stress at the center of the beam for the
following free end loads:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Axial force of 1000 lb

Torque of 2000 in-lb
Bending Moment of 2500 in-lb
Shear Force of 1000 lb
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Element numbers at the free end
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Solution
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Difference
Free end deflection (inch) due to axial load:

Nodes 11, 44, 66, 99 Nodes 22,33, 55, 77, 88, 110
0.00400
0.00400
0.00411
0.00401
2.8%
0.3%
Axial stress at the middle of the beam (psi) due to axial load:
Solution
Elements
Elements
Elements
46, 66, 96, 116
56, 106
76, 86, 126, 136
Theory
2000.00
2000.00
2000.00
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2000.02
1991.57
2004.19
Difference
Small
0.4%
0.2%
In plane shear stress at the free end (psi) due to torque:
Solution
Elements
Elements
Elements
50,70,100,120
60, 110
80,90,130,140
Theory
3333.00
3333.00
3333.00
STAAD
3333.55
3325.54
3342.23
Difference
Small
0.2%
0.3%
Free end deflection (in) and bending stress at the center (psi)
due to moment:
Solution
Deflection
Bending stress at the center
Theory
0.07405
5647.00
STAAD
0.07400*
5551.92**
Difference
0.14%
1.7%
Free end deflection (in) and bending stress at the fixed end (psi)
due to shear:
Solution
Deflection Bending stress at the fixed end
Theory
0.41520
42913.00
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* REFERENCES: 1. TIMOSHENKO, S., STRENGTH OF MATERIALS, PART 1,
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2ND EDITION, D. VAN NOSTRAND COMPANY, 1940
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2. SEELEY, F. B., AND SMITH, J.O., ADVANCED MECHANICS
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UNIT IN POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0. 11 20. 0. 0.
REPEAT 3 0. 1. 0.
REPEAT 2 0. 0. 1.
REPEAT 3 0. -1. 0.
REPEAT 1 0. 0. -1.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2 10
11 34 35 20
21 56 57 30
31 89 90 40
ELEMENT INCIDENCES
41 1 2 13 12 TO 50
REPEAT 8 10 11
131 100 101 2 1 TO 140
MEMBER TRUSS
1 TO 40
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 TO 40 PRISMATIC AX .0005
ELEMENT PROPERTIES
41 TO 140 TH 0.05
CONSTANTS
E 10.E6 MEMB 41 TO 140
E 1000 MEMB 1 TO 40
SUPPORT
1 TO 100 BY 11 FIXED
LOAD 1 AXIAL LOAD
JOINT LOAD
11 TO 110 BY 11 FX 100.
LOAD 2 TORQUE
JOINT LOAD
11 FZ -86.21 FY 80.43
22 33 FY 169.44
44 FZ 86.21 FY 80.43
55 FZ 162.23
66 FZ 86.21 FY -80.43
77 88 FY -169.44
99 FZ -86.21 FY -80.43
110 FZ -162.23
LOAD 3 END MOMENT
JOINT LOAD
44 55 66 FX -258.6
33 77 FX -86.3
22 88 FX 86.3
11 99 110 FX 258.6
LOAD 4 SHEAR
JOINT LOAD
11 44 66 99 FY -66.
22 33 77 88 FY -184.0
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ELEMENT
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SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
TOP :
BOTT:
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0.02
1998.93
2000.58
SMAX= 2000.58
SMAX= 1999.46
TOP :
BOTT:
-0.01
1994.35
1997.15
SMAX= 1991.55
SMAX= 1991.59
SQY
VONB
TRESCAB
0.00
1998.62
1999.46
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
1994.87
1998.13
SMIN=
SMIN=
MX
SX
0.00
2000.02
3.31
1.67
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
1991.57
-5.60
-6.53
TMAX=
TMAX=
MY
SY
MXY
SXY
0.00
2.49
0.00
-0.24
998.64
998.89
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
0.00
-6.07
998.57
999.06
0.0
0.0
0.00
0.00
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
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2000.58
SMAX= 2000.58
SMAX= 1999.46
TOP :
BOTT:
76
-0.04
2003.32
2003.44
SMAX= 2003.44
SMAX= 2004.95
TOP :
BOTT:
86
-0.04
2003.32
2003.44
SMAX= 2003.44
SMAX= 2004.95
TOP :
BOTT:
96
0.02
1998.93
2000.58
SMAX= 2000.58
SMAX= 1999.46
TOP :
BOTT:
106
-0.01
1994.35
1997.15
SMAX= 1991.55
SMAX= 1991.59
TOP :
BOTT:
116
0.02
1998.93
2000.58
SMAX= 2000.58
SMAX= 1999.46
TOP :
BOTT:
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0.00
1998.62
1999.46
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
2003.71
2004.95
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
2003.71
2004.95
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
1998.62
1999.46
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
1994.87
1998.13
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
1998.62
1999.46
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
2000.02
3.31
1.67
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
2004.19
0.24
2.48
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
2004.19
0.24
2.48
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
2000.02
3.31
1.67
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
1991.57
-5.60
-6.53
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
2000.02
3.31
1.67
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
2.49
998.64
998.89
0.00
0.24
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
0.00
1.36
1001.60
1001.24
0.00
-0.81
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
0.00
1.36
1001.60
1001.24
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
0.0
0.0
0.00
0.00
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
0.00
2.49
998.64
998.89
0.0
0.1
0.00
-0.24
0.00
-6.07
998.57
999.06
0.0
-0.1
0.00
0.81
0.00
2.49
998.64
998.89
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
0.24
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
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LOAD
126
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
-0.04
2003.32
2003.44
SMAX= 2003.44
SMAX= 2004.95
TOP :
BOTT:
136
TOP :
BOTT:
-0.04
2003.32
2003.44
SMAX= 2003.44
SMAX= 2004.95
SQY
VONB
TRESCAB
0.00
2003.71
2004.95
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
2003.71
2004.95
SMIN=
SMIN=
MX
SX
0.00
2004.19
0.24
2.48
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
2004.19
0.24
2.48
TMAX=
TMAX=
MY
SY
MXY
SXY
0.00
1.36
0.00
-0.81
1001.60
1001.24
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
0.00
1.36
1001.60
1001.24
0.0
-0.1
0.00
0.81
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
0.0
0.1

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MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL
SHEAR
VONMISES
TRESCA
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
PLATE NO.
CASE NO.
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56
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LOAD
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SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
-2.88
5636.28
6508.14
SMAX= 3227.82
SMAX= 3457.36
TOP :
BOTT:
60
0.00
5445.08
6287.44
SMAX= 3143.72
SMAX= 3507.36
TOP :
BOTT:
70
2.88
5636.28
6508.14
SMAX= 3280.32
SMAX= 3368.98
TOP :
BOTT:
80
-3.78
5674.31
6551.26
SMAX= 3367.91
SMAX= 3307.60
TOP :
BOTT:
90
3.78
5674.31
6551.26
SMAX= 3183.35
SMAX= 3511.69
TOP :
BOTT:
100
-2.88
5636.28
6508.14
SMAX= 3227.82
SMAX= 3457.36
TOP :
BOTT:
110
0.00
5445.08
6287.44
SMAX= 3143.72
SMAX= 3507.36
TOP :
BOTT:
120
2.88
5636.28
6508.14
SMAX= 3280.32
SMAX= 3368.98
TOP :
BOTT:
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SQY
VONB
TRESCAB
MX
SX
1.41
-0.01
5911.95
-0.36
6826.34
SMIN= -3280.32 TMAX=
1.42
0.00
6074.93
0.00
7014.73
1.41
0.01
5911.95
0.36
6826.34
-1.42
0.02
5906.56
1.32
6819.29
-1.42
-0.02
5906.56
-1.32
6819.29
1.41
-0.01
5911.95
-0.36
6826.34
1.42
0.00
6074.93
0.00
7014.73
1.41
0.01
5911.95
0.36
6826.34
MY
SY
-0.02
18.30
3254.07
3413.17
0.00
0.00
3143.72
3507.36
0.02
-18.30
3254.07
3413.17
0.06
-11.09
3275.63
3409.64
-0.06
11.09
3275.63
3409.64
-0.02
18.30
3254.07
3413.17
0.00
0.00
3143.72
3507.36
0.02
-18.30
3254.07
3413.17
MXY
SXY
-0.03
3333.55
ANGLE= 44.9
ANGLE= -44.8
-0.08
3325.54
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
90.0
90.0
-0.03
3333.55
ANGLE= -44.9
ANGLE= 44.8
-0.03
3342.23
ANGLE= -44.6
ANGLE= 44.5
-0.03
3342.23
ANGLE= 44.6
ANGLE= -44.5
-0.03
3333.55
ANGLE= 44.9
ANGLE= -44.8
-0.08
3325.54
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
90.0
90.0
-0.03
3333.55
ANGLE= -44.9
ANGLE= 44.8

ELEMENT
LOAD
130
TOP :
BOTT:
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
-3.78
5674.31
6551.26
SMAX= 3367.91
SMAX= 3307.60
SQY
VONB
TRESCAB
MX
SX
-1.42
0.02
5906.56
1.32
6819.29
MY
SY
0.06
-11.09
3275.63
3409.64
MXY
SXY
-0.03
3342.23
ANGLE= -44.6
ANGLE= 44.5
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5674.31
6551.26
SMAX= 3183.35
SMAX= 3511.69
TOP :
BOTT:
-1.42
-0.02
5906.56
-1.32
6819.29
-0.06
11.09
3275.63
3409.64
-0.03
3342.23
ANGLE= 44.6
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MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL
SHEAR
VONMISES
TRESCA
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
PLATE NO.
CASE NO.
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90
80
2
2
3.507364E+03
60
2
6.074933E+03
60
2
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ELEMENT
LOAD
45
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
-0.02
3703.79
3704.34
SMAX= 3703.23
SMAX= 3704.36
TOP :
BOTT:
55
TOP :
BOTT:
65
SMAX=
SMAX=
0.00
2.87
3.32
1.66
0.92
0.02
3703.79
3704.34
SMAX=
1.11
SMAX=
-3.23
TOP :
BOTT:
75
-0.81
5463.48
5464.40
SMAX=
-1.84
SMAX=
2.48
TOP :
BOTT:
85
-0.81
5463.48
5464.40
SMAX=
-1.84
SMAX=
2.48
TOP :
BOTT:
95
0.02
3703.79
3704.34
SMAX=
1.11
SMAX=
-3.23
TOP :
BOTT:
105
0.02
1.59
1.83
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
3703.80
-1.11
3.23
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
0.00
-1.66
-0.92
TMAX=
TMAX=
-0.01
0.04
5646.25
-5554.57
5647.48
0.01
0.04
5646.25
-5554.57
5647.48
-0.01
0.00
3702.75
-3703.80
3704.36
-0.02
3703.79
3704.34
SMAX= 3703.23
SMAX= 3704.36
-0.01
3702.75
3704.36
SMIN=
SMIN=
SMAX=
SMAX=
MX
SX
0.01
0.00
3702.75
-3703.80
3704.36
-0.02
1.59
1.83
SMIN=
SMIN=
TOP :
BOTT:
0.01
3702.75
3704.36
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
2.87
3.32
1.66
0.92
TOP :
BOTT:
115
SQY
VONB
TRESCAB
0.00
0.00
-1.66
-0.92
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
3703.80
-1.11
3.23
TMAX=
TMAX=
MY
SY
MXY
SXY
0.00
1.06
0.00
-0.17
1852.17
1850.57
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
0.00
0.00
1.66
0.92
0.00
-1.29
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
0.00
-1.06
1852.17
1850.57
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
0.0
0.0
0.00
1.29
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
0.00
1.06
1852.17
1850.57
0.3
-0.3
0.00
0.17
0.00
0.00
1.66
0.92
-0.3
0.3
-0.01
-1.31
0.00
-1.06
1852.17
1850.57
0.0
0.0
0.01
1.31
0.00
0.18
2731.28
2823.74
90.0
90.0
0.00
-0.17
0.00
0.18
2731.28
2823.74
0.0
0.0
90.0
90.0
0.00
0.17
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
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0.0
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ELEMENT
LOAD
125
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
0.81
5463.48
5464.40
SMAX= 5464.40
SMAX= 5645.01
TOP :
BOTT:
135
0.81
5463.48
5464.40
SMAX= 5464.40
SMAX= 5645.01
TOP :
BOTT:
46
0.03
3704.99
3709.14
SMAX= 3709.14
SMAX= 3709.27
TOP :
BOTT:
56
TOP :
BOTT:
66
SMAX=
SMAX=
0.00
4.19
4.83
2.42
0.88
-0.03
3704.99
3709.14
SMAX=
-8.31
SMAX=
-12.39
TOP :
BOTT:
76
-1.04
5459.11
5462.11
SMAX=
-6.01
SMAX=
-1.02
TOP :
BOTT:
86
-1.04
5459.11
5462.11
SMAX=
-6.01
SMAX=
-1.02
TOP :
BOTT:
96
-0.03
3704.99
3709.14
SMAX=
-8.31
SMAX=
-12.39
TOP :
BOTT:
ELEMENT STRESSES
----------------
SQY
VONB
TRESCAB
0.01
5646.25
5647.48
SMIN=
SMIN=
-0.01
5646.25
5647.48
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.03
3703.08
3709.27
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.03
1.52
1.75
SMIN=
SMIN=
MX
SX
-0.04
5554.57
1.84
-2.48
TMAX=
TMAX=
-0.04
5554.57
1.84
-2.48
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
3709.20
8.31
12.39
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
0.00
-2.42
-0.88
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.03
0.00
3703.08
-3709.20
3709.27
-0.03
0.04
5640.90
-5551.52
5641.41
0.03
0.04
5640.90
-5551.52
5641.41
-0.03
0.00
3703.08
-3709.20
3709.27
MY
SY
MXY
SXY
0.00
-0.18
-0.01
-1.31
2731.28
2823.74
ANGLE=
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2731.28
2823.74
0.01
1.31
ANGLE=
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10.35
1850.41
1848.44
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
-0.4
0.3
-0.01
-4.91
ANGLE=
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-10.35
1850.41
1848.44
0.0
0.0
0.01
4.91
0.00
-3.75
2728.05
2820.19
90.0
90.0
0.00
-1.86
0.00
-3.75
2728.05
2820.19
0.0
0.0
0.00
1.65
0.00
-10.35
1850.41
1848.44
0.3
-0.3
0.00
-1.86
0.00
0.00
2.42
0.88
-0.3
0.3
0.4
-0.3
0.00
1.86
ANGLE=
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VONT
TRESCAT
0.00
4.19
4.83
2.42
0.88
SQY
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-0.03
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MY
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MXY
SXY
0.00
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3709.14
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1.04
5459.11
5462.11
SMAX= 5462.11
SMAX= 5641.41
TOP :
BOTT:
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TOP :
BOTT:
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5459.11
5462.11
SMAX= 5462.11
SMAX= 5641.41
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3703.08
3709.27
SMIN=
SMIN=
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5640.90
5641.41
SMIN=
SMIN=
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5640.90
5641.41
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
3709.20
8.31
12.39
TMAX=
TMAX=
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5551.52
6.01
1.02
TMAX=
TMAX=
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5551.52
6.01
1.02
TMAX=
TMAX=
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10.35
1850.41
1848.44
0.00
1.86
ANGLE=
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3.75
2728.05
2820.19
-0.01
-4.91
ANGLE=
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3.75
2728.05
2820.19
0.0
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-0.4
0.3
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MAXIMUM
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL
SHEAR
VONMISES
TRESCA
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
PLATE NO.
CASE NO.
5.645007E+03 -5.645007E+03
125
75
3
3
2.823742E+03
75
3
5.646246E+03
75
3
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ELEMENT STRESSES
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ELEMENT LOAD
SQX
SQY
MX
MY
MXY
VONT
VONB
SX
SY
SXY
TRESCAT
TRESCAB
41
TOP :
BOTT:
51
-14.20
10.26
-0.04
-0.03
0.01
28183.86
28061.26
-28424.34
-2007.57
-3462.32
28963.74
28777.50
SMAX= -1630.57 SMIN=-28963.74 TMAX= 13666.59 ANGLE=
7.3
7.4
TOP :
BOTT:
61
0.00
5356.82
6185.52
SMAX= 3092.76
SMAX= 2973.89
-1.14
0.00
5150.93
0.00
5947.78
0.00
0.00
3092.76
2973.89
-0.02
-3033.32
ANGLE=
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TOP :
BOTT:
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14.20
10.26
0.04
0.03
0.01
28183.86
28061.26
28424.34
2007.57
-3462.32
28963.74
28777.50
SMAX= 28963.74 SMIN= 1630.57 TMAX= 13666.59 ANGLE= -7.3
TOP :
BOTT:
81
21.02
-14.62
-0.33
-0.06
-0.06
39671.99
41111.66
42074.63
3650.80
692.96
41300.99
42874.24
SMAX= 41300.99 SMIN= 3488.38 TMAX= 18906.30 ANGLE=
0.8
1.2
TOP :
BOTT:
91
21.02
14.62
-0.33
-0.06
0.06
39671.99
41111.66
42074.63
3650.80
-692.96
41300.99
42874.24
TOP :
BOTT:
14.20
-10.26
0.04
0.03
-0.01
28183.86
28061.26
28424.34
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5356.82
6185.52
SMAX= 3092.76
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1.14
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5150.93
0.00
5947.78
0.00
0.00
3092.76
2973.89
0.02
3033.32
ANGLE=
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90.0
-14.20
-10.26
-0.04
-0.03
-0.01
28183.86
28061.26
-28424.34
-2007.57
3462.32
28963.74
28777.50
SMAX= -1630.57 SMIN=-28963.74 TMAX= 13666.59 ANGLE= -7.3
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ELEMENT
LOAD
121
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
SQY
VONB
TRESCAB
MX
SX
MY
SY
MXY
SXY
-21.02
14.62
0.33
0.06
0.06
39671.99
41111.66
-42074.63
-3650.80
-692.96
41300.99
42874.24
0.8
1.2
TOP :
BOTT:
131
TOP :
BOTT:
-21.02
-14.62
0.33
0.06
-0.06
39671.99
41111.66
-42074.63
-3650.80
692.96
41300.99
42874.24

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MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL
SHEAR
VONMISES
TRESCA
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
PLATE NO.
CASE NO.
4.287424E+04 -4.287424E+04
71
121
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1.954350E+04
71
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4.111166E+04
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the free end deflection due to a joint load on a

Cantilever beam modeled using Plate/shell emenets.
REFERENCE: Hand calculation.

PROBLEM:
Using the finite element method calculate the deflection

of the free end of the cantilever beam.
GIVEN:
E = 4278 ksi, cross section of the beam is 10 in deep by 5

in wide.
CALCULATION:
Vertical Deflection of B=(PL3)/(3EI)=0.0808 in.
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
Deflection at B, in.
0.08080
0.08250
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STAAD SPACE :A CANTILEVER BEAM

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UNITS KIPS INCHES
JOINT COORDINATES
1
0.
0.
0. 145 60.
0.
0. 6
2
0.
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0. 146 60.
2.0
0. 6
3
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0. 147 60.
4.0
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6.0
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5
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0. 149 60.
8.0
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6
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10.
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1 7 1 2 8 TO 116 5 6
2 8 2 3 9 TO 117 5 6
3 9 3 4 10 TO 118 5 6
4 10 4 5 11 TO 119 5 6
5 11 5 6 12 TO 120 5 6
ELEMENT PROPERTIES
1 TO 120 THICKNESS 5.
ELEMENT PLANE STRESS
1 TO 120
CONSTANTS
E 4278. ALL
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SUPPORTS
1 2 5 6 FIXED BUT FY
3 4 FIXED
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LOADING 1 VERTICAL JOINT LOADS
JOINTS LOADS
145 146 147 148 149 150 FY -0.33333333
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PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 145 TO 150

-----------------JOINT
145
146
147
148
149
150
LOAD
1
1
1
1
1
1
X-TRANS
Y-TRANS
-0.01016
-0.00605
-0.00201
0.00201
0.00605
0.01016
-0.08255
-0.08249
-0.08246
-0.08246
-0.08249
-0.08255
Z-TRANS
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
X-ROTAN
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Y-ROTAN
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
38. FINISH
Z-ROTAN
-0.00188
-0.00177
-0.00174
-0.00174
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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
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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
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STAAD SPACE FINITE ELEMENT VERIFICATION

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* DEFLECTION OF A CANTILEVER PLATE UNDER UNIFORM PRESSURE.
* COMPARISON WITH ESTABLISHED FORMULA (WL^3/8EI)
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UNIT KNS MMS
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0 7 300 0 0
REPEAT 2 0 50 0
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ELEMENT INCIDENCE
1 1 2 9 8 TO 6
REPEAT 1 6 7
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ELEMENT PROP
1 TO 12 THICK 25.0
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CONSTANT
E 210.0 ALL
POISSON STEEL ALL
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SUPPORT
1 8 15 FIXED
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UNIT NEWTON
LOAD 1 5N/SQ.MM. UNIFORM LOAD
ELEMENT LOAD
1 TO 12 PRESSURE 5.0
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PRINT DISPLACEMENT LIST 14

RADIANS)
-----------------JOINT LOAD
X-TRANS
Y-TRANS
Z-TRANS
X-ROTAN
Y-ROTAN
14
0.0000
0.0000
1.8159
0.0000
-0.0813
Z-ROTAN
0.0000

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37. PRINT REACTION
SUPPORT REACTIONS -UNIT KN
METE
----------------JOINT LOAD
FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
1
8
15
1
1
1
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

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MOM Z
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Using plate/shell elements, find maximum bending stress
due to a force couple on a curved cantilever beam.
OBJECTIVE:

Nostrand Co., Inc., 3rd Edition, 1956.
Find the maximum bending stress with STAAD analysis

option.
PROBLEM:
100 lbs
100 lbs
4.5
3.5
GIVEN:
E = 3000.0 ksi.
Poissons ratio = 0.3.
Plate thickness = 1.0 in.
Coupling load = 100 lbs.
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference*
Stress at the inside, psi

655.0
634.8 (Node 41)
3.1%
Stress at the outside, psi

555.0
556.5 (Node 1)
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JOINT COORDINATES
1 4.5 0. 0.; 2 0. 4.5 0.; 3 0.781 4.432 0.; 4 1.539 4.229 0.
5 2.25 3.897 0.; 6 2.893 3.447 0.; 7 3.447 2.893 0.; 8 3.897 2.25 0.
9 4.229 1.539 0.; 10 4.432 0.781 0.; 11 4.25 0. 0.0; 12 0. 4.25 0.0
13 0.738 4.185 0.0; 14 1.454 3.994 0.0; 15 2.125 3.681 0.0
16 2.732 3.256 0.0; 17 3.256 2.732 0.0; 18 3.681 2.125 0.0
19 3.994 1.454 0.0; 20 4.185 0.738 0.0; 21 4. 0. 0.0; 22 0. 4. 0.0
23 0.695 3.939 0.0; 24 1.368 3.759 0.0; 25 2. 3.464 0.0
26 2.571 3.064 0.0; 27 3.064 2.571 0.0; 28 3.464 2. 0.0
29 3.759 1.368 0.0; 30 3.939 0.695 0.0; 31 3.75 0. 0.0
32 0. 3.75 0.0; 33 0.651 3.693 0.0; 34 1.283 3.524 0.0
35 1.875 3.248 0.0; 36 2.41 2.873 0.0; 37 2.873 2.41 0.0
38 3.248 1.875 0.0; 39 3.524 1.283 0.0; 40 3.693 0.651 0.0
41 3.5 0. 0.0; 42 0. 3.5 0.0; 43 0.608 3.447 0.0; 44 1.197 3.289 0.0
45 1.75 3.031 0.0; 46 2.25 2.681 0.0; 47 2.681 2.25 0.0
48 3.031 1.75 0.0; 49 3.289 1.197 0.0; 50 3.447 0.608 0.0
ELEMENT INCIDENCES
1 2 3 13 12; 2 3 4 14 13; 3 4 5 15 14; 4 5 6 16 15; 5 6 7 17 16
6 7 8 18 17; 7 8 9 19 18; 8 9 10 20 19; 9 10 1 11 20; 10 12 13 23 22
11 13 14 24 23; 12 14 15 25 24; 13 15 16 26 25; 14 16 17 27 26
15 17 18 28 27; 16 18 19 29 28; 17 19 20 30 29; 18 20 11 21 30
19 22 23 33 32; 20 23 24 34 33; 21 24 25 35 34; 22 25 26 36 35
23 26 27 37 36; 24 27 28 38 37; 25 28 29 39 38; 26 29 30 40 39
27 30 21 31 40; 28 32 33 43 42; 29 33 34 44 43; 30 34 35 45 44
31 35 36 46 45; 32 36 37 47 46; 33 37 38 48 47; 34 38 39 49 48
35 39 40 50 49; 36 40 31 41 50
ELEMENT PROPERTY
1 TO 36 TH 1.
CONSTANTS
E 30000000. ALL
POISSONS .3 ALL
SUPPORTS
1 11 21 31 41 FIXED
LOAD 1 100 IN-IB
JOINT LOAD
2 FX 100.
42 FX -100.
PERFORM ANALYSIS

----------------JOINT
1
11
21
31
41
LOAD
FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
1
1
1
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-15.30
3.80
12.47
11.58
-12.55
61.91
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LOAD
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
0.00
432.15
433.30
TOP : SMAX=
-2.31
BOTT: SMAX=
-2.31
JOINT
0.00
10
TOP : SMAX=
58.50
BOTT: SMAX=
58.50
JOINT
0.00
1
TOP : SMAX=
-63.39
BOTT: SMAX=
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JOINT
0.00
11
TOP : SMAX=
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BOTT: SMAX=
-64.11
JOINT
0.00
20
TOP : SMAX=
59.15
BOTT: SMAX=
59.15
36
0.00
457.10
473.44
TOP : SMAX=
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BOTT: SMAX=
473.44
JOINT
0.00
40
TOP : SMAX=
300.45
BOTT: SMAX=
300.45
JOINT
0.00
31
TOP : SMAX=
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BOTT: SMAX=
282.90
JOINT
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41
TOP : SMAX=
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BOTT: SMAX=
636.02
JOINT
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50
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432.15
-433.11
433.30
SMIN= -433.30 TMAX=
SMIN= -433.30 TMAX=
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SMIN= -560.73 TMAX=
SMIN= -560.73 TMAX=
0.00
0.00
-556.47
SMIN= -556.73 TMAX=
SMIN= -556.73 TMAX=
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-310.91
SMIN= -311.65 TMAX=
SMIN= -311.65 TMAX=
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0.00
-318.48
SMIN= -318.67 TMAX=
SMIN= -318.67 TMAX=
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457.10
473.44
SMIN=
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473.43
34.64
34.64
TMAX=
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298.80
SMIN=
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282.26
SMIN=
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SMIN=
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634.80
SMIN=
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SMIN=
94.20 TMAX=
0.00
0.00
656.97
SMIN=
-44.51 TMAX=
SMIN=
-44.51 TMAX=
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SY
MXY
SXY
0.00
-2.49
215.50
215.50
0.00
58.12
309.62
309.62
0.00
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246.67
246.67
0.00
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123.77
0.00
58.96
188.91
188.91
0.00
8.94
ANGLE=
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219.40
219.40
0.00
-24.94
163.52
163.52
0.00
108.74
87.39
87.39
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270.91
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-1.2
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-1.4
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0.00
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0.00
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ANGLE=
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ANGLE= -4.1
ANGLE= -4.1
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10.52
ANGLE=
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ANGLE=
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25.72
ANGLE=
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ANGLE=
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MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL
SHEAR
VONMISES
TRESCA
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
PLATE NO.
CASE NO.
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3.510752E+02
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4.571006E+02
36
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OBJECTIVE:
A simply-supported equilateral triangle is

subjected to a linear thermal gradient. The
deflections and bending moments are calculated.
REFERENCE: Timoshenko, S. and Woinowsky-Krieger, S.,

Theory of Plates and Shells, McGraw Hill, 1959,
pp. 92-97.
PROBLEM:
The purpose of this example is to demonstrate the

ability of STAAD to calculate the response of a
structure when thermally-loaded plate elements are
utilized. The STAAD model considers one-half of
the plate, modeled using 49 quad elements and
seven tri plate elements. For specifying inclined
supports, an auxiliary coordinate system is defined
along the edge not parallel to a global axis.
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E = 0 x 10 6 lb/in 2
= 0.3
= 12 x 10 -6 in/in- 0 F
T = T top T bottom = 450 0
t = 0.1 inches
a = 3.0 inches
GIVEN:
The loading is specified as 450 0 F on the top surface and 0 0 F on the

bottom surface of all elements, with ambient specified as 225 0 F.
From page 96 of the reference:
T E t2
3x
(1 +
)
24
a
3x
(12 x 10 6 ) (450.0) (10 x 10 6 ) (0.1) 2
=
)
(1 +
3
24
= 22.5 (1 + x )
Mx =
Mx
Mx
T E t2
3x
(1
) = 22.5 (1 x )
24
a
T E t2 y
M xy =
8a
My =
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(12 x 10
) (450.0) (10 x 10 ) (0.1)

y = 22.5y
8 (3)
4 a3
T (1 + ) 3
(x 3y 2 x ax 2 ay 2 +
)
27
4a t
w = .00585 (x 3 3y 2 x 3x 2 3y 2 + 4)
w=
The origin of the x axis in the reference is located at a/3 or 1

from the edge, therefore:
x
=x1
Upon substitution:
M x = -22.5x
M y = -22.5 (2 - x)
M xy = 22.5y
w = 0.00585 (x 3 6x 2 + 9x 3y2 x)
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Comparison of STAAD results to Theory:

NODES ALONG X AXIS Z DEFLECTION
(INCHES) AT CENTER OF ELEMENTS
Node
STAAD Answers
Theory
9.728x10 -3
9.728x10 -3
1.658x10 -2
1.658x10 -2
2.089x10 -2
2.089x10 -2
2.302x10 -2
2.302x10 -2
2.331x10 -2
2.331x10 -2
2.210x10 -2
2.210x10 -2
1.974x10 -2
1.974x10 -2
1.658x10 -2
1.658x10 -2
10
1.295x10 -2
1.295x10 -2
11
9.210x10 -3
9.210x10 -3
12
5.703x10 -3
5.699x10 -3
13
2.765x10 -3
2.763x10 -3
14
7.456x10 -4
7.483x10 -4
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BENDING MOMENTS ALONG X AXIS (IN-LB/IN)
AT CENTER OF ELEMENTS
Element
Number
Mx
STAAD
Mx
My
My
Theory
STAAD
Theory
-2.411
-2.411
-42.59
-42.59
-7.232
-7.232
-37.77
-37.77
-12.053
-12.05
-32.95
-32.95
-16.874
-16.88
-28.13
-28.13
-21.70
-21.70
-23.31
-23.30
-26.52
-26.52
-18.49
-18.48
-31.33
-31.34
-13.66
-13.66
-36.15
-36.16
-8.838
-8.839
-41.00
-40.98
-4.039
-4.018
10
-45.84
-45.80
0.788
0.804
11
-50.50
-50.63
5.658
5.625
12
-55.37
-55.45
10.51
10.45
13
-60.22
-60.27
15.33
15.27
14
-65.64
-64.29
18.37
20.09
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TWISTING MOMENT ALONG Y
AXIS (IN-LB/IN) AT CENTER OF
ELEMENTS
Element
Mxy
STAAD
Mxy
Theory
2.783
2.784
15
8.350
8.351
27
13.92
13.92
37
19.49
19.49
45
25.04
25.05
51
30.61
30.62
55
36.06
36.19
Discussion
The results show excellent agreement for displacements and for

quad plate element stresses except in the few instances where the
magnitude of the answers is very small. The tri plate elements are
lower order elements, and it is therefore not unusual for these
elements to show poorer agreement than quads where mesh size is
smaller.
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* AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE WITH LINEAR THERMAL GRADIENT
* STARDYNE VERIFICATION SVM18
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UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 0.214286 0 0; 3 0.428571 0 0; 4 0.642857 0 0; 5 0.857143 0 0
6 1.07143 0 0; 7 1.28571 0 0; 8 1.5 0 0; 9 1.71429 0 0; 10 1.92857 0 0
11 2.14286 0 0; 12 2.35714 0 0; 13 2.57143 0 0; 14 2.78571 0 0
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18 0.214286 0.247436 0; 19 0.428571 0.247436 0; 20 0.642857 0.247436 0
21 0.857143 0.247436 0; 22 1.07143 0.247436 0; 23 1.28571 0.247436 0
24 1.5 0.247436 0; 25 1.71429 0.247436 0; 26 1.92857 0.247436 0
27 2.14286 0.247436 0; 28 2.35714 0.247436 0; 29 2.57143 0.247436 0
30 2.35714 0.371154 0; 31 0 0.494872 0; 32 0.214286 0.494872 0
33 0.428571 0.494872 0; 34 0.642857 0.494872 0; 35 0.857143 0.494872 0
36 1.07143 0.494872 0; 37 1.28571 0.494872 0; 38 1.5 0.494872 0
39 1.71429 0.494872 0; 40 1.92857 0.494872 0; 41 2.14286 0.494872 0
42 1.92857 0.61859 0; 43 0 0.742307 0; 44 0.214286 0.742307 0
45 0.428571 0.742307 0; 46 0.642857 0.742307 0; 47 0.857143 0.742307 0
48 1.07143 0.742307 0; 49 1.28571 0.742307 0; 50 1.5 0.742307 0
51 1.71429 0.742307 0; 52 1.5 0.866025 0; 53 0 0.989743 0
54 0.214286 0.989743 0; 55 0.428571 0.989743 0; 56 0.642857 0.989743 0
57 0.857143 0.989743 0; 58 1.07143 0.989743 0; 59 1.28571 0.989743 0
60 1.07143 1.11346 0; 61 0 1.23718 0; 62 0.214286 1.23718 0
63 0.428571 1.23718 0; 64 0.642857 1.23718 0; 65 0.857143 1.23718 0
66 0.642857 1.3609 0; 67 0 1.48461 0; 68 0.214285 1.48461 0
69 0.428571 1.48461 0; 70 0.214286 1.60833 0; 71 0 1.73205 0
*72 3 1.73205 0
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6 6 7 23 22; 7 7 8 24 23; 8 8 9 25 24; 9 9 10 26 25; 10 10 11 27 26
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31 35 36 48 47; 32 36 37 49 48; 33 37 38 50 49; 34 38 39 51 50
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39 45 46 56 55; 40 46 47 57 56; 41 47 48 58 57; 42 48 49 59 58
43 49 50 52 59; 44 50 51 52; 45 53 54 62 61; 46 54 55 63 62
47 55 56 64 63; 48 56 57 65 64; 49 57 58 60 65; 50 58 59 60
51 61 62 68 67; 52 62 63 69 68; 53 63 64 66 69; 54 64 65 66
55 67 68 70 71; 56 68 69 70
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ISOTROPIC ALUMINUM
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E 1E+007
POISSON 0.3
ALPHA 1.2E-005
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CONSTANTS
MATERIAL ALUMINUM MEMB 1 TO 56
ELEMENT PROPERTY
1 TO 56 THICK 0.1
SUPPORTS
16 29 30 41 42 51 52 59 60 65 66 69 70 INCL REFJT 15 FIXED BUT FX MX MZ
2 TO 14 FIXED BUT FX FZ MY MZ
17 31 43 53 61 67 FIXED BUT FY MY MZ
1 FIXED BUT MY MZ
15 71 FIXED
*72 FIXED
LOAD 1 UNIFORM BENDING TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURE LOAD
1 TO 56 TEMP 0.0 450.
PERFORM ANALYSIS PRINT STATIC CHECK
STATIC LOAD/REACTION/EQUILIBRIUM SUMMARY FOR CASE NO.
UNIFORM BENDING TEMPERATURE
***TOTAL APPLIED LOAD

SUMMATION FORCE-X
SUMMATION FORCE-Y
SUMMATION FORCE-Z
( POUN INCH ) SUMMARY (LOADING

=
0.00
=
0.00
=
0.00
1 )
SUMMATION OF MOMENTS AROUND THE ORIGINMX=

0.00 MY=
0.00 MZ=
0.00
***TOTAL REACTION LOAD( POUN INCH ) SUMMARY (LOADING

SUMMATION FORCE-X =
0.00
SUMMATION FORCE-Y =
0.00
SUMMATION FORCE-Z =
0.00
1 )

0.00 MY=
0.00 MZ=
MAXIMUM DISPLACEMENTS ( INCH /RADIANS) (LOADING
MAXIMUMS
AT NODE
X = 0.00000E+00
0
Y = 0.00000E+00
0
Z = 2.33148E-02
6
RX= -4.58405E-02
52
RY= -5.27664E-02
1
RZ= 0.00000E+00
0
0.00
1)

81. PRINT JOINT DISP LIST 2 TO 14
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2
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LOAD
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
X-TRANS
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Y-TRANS
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Z-TRANS
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0.01658
0.02090
0.02303
0.02331
0.02211
0.01975
0.01658
0.01295
0.00921
0.00570
0.00276
0.00075
X-ROTAN
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Y-ROTAN
-0.03853
-0.02590
-0.01489
-0.00549
0.00230
0.00848
0.01305
0.01600
0.01735
0.01709
0.01518
0.01165
0.00672
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0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
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ELEMENT STRESSES
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ELEMENT
LOAD
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
SQY
VONB
TRESCAB
MX
SX
2.23
1.01
-36.15
19799.74
19799.74
0.00
21861.08
21861.08
TOP : SMAX= -5134.01 SMIN=-21861.08 TMAX=
BOTT: SMAX= 21861.08 SMIN= 5134.01 TMAX=
JOINT
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-1.02
-35.37
8
0.00
JOINT
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3.05
-36.95
9
0.00
JOINT
8.97
3.05
-36.79
25
0.00
JOINT
8.97
-1.02
-35.50
24
0.00
MY
SY
MXY
SXY
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0.00
8363.53
8363.53
-11.73
0.00
7185.33
7185.33
-5.96
0.00
9370.01
9370.01
-5.89
0.00
9524.33
9524.33
-11.77
0.00
7447.13
7447.14
2.79
0.00
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
-5.8
-5.8
1.92
0.00
-4.6
-4.6
1.93
0.00
-3.6
-3.6
3.65
0.00
-6.6
-6.6
3.64
0.00
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MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL
SHEAR
VONMISES
TRESCA
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
PLATE NO.
CASE NO.
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OBJECTIVE:
A Circular plate is fixed along its perimeter. Using

plate/shell elements, find the deflection at the center,
maximum bending stress due to a uniformly distributed
load, and a concentrated load at the center.
REFERENCE: Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Part II, D. Van

Nostrand Co., Inc., 3rd Edition, 1956. Pages 96, 97, 103.
PROBLEM:
The circular plate shown below is subject to two load

cases. Load 1 is a uniform pressure, and load 2 is a
concentrated force at the center. Determine:
- deflection at the center for both load cases
- bending stress at the support for both load cases
- moment at the center for load case 1
GIVEN:
E = 30000.0 ksi
Poissons ratio = 0.3
Radius = 40 in.
Thickness = 1 in.
Uniform pressure = 6 psi.
Concentrated load = 7539.82 lbs.
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COMPARISON:
Load Case 1: Uniform Pressure Loading:
Solution
bend, psi
max, in
Theory
STAAD
7200
6887 (see a)
-0.08736
-0.08618
(Y translation at
Joint 127)
1.35%
Difference
4.3%
Moment at center,
lb-in/in
780.00
806.11 (see b)
3.41%
(a)
In element 9 at node 10, My = 1147.91 lb-in/in. This yields

bend = 1147.91 x 6 = 6887 psi.
(b)
In element 109, at node 127, Mx = 811.88 lb-in/in,

My = 800.33 lb-in/in, average = 806.11 lb-in/in
Load Case 2: Concentrated Load:
Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
(c)
bend , psi
3600.0
3700.14
(see c)
2.78%
max , in
-0.08736
-0.08646
(Y translation at
Joint 127)
1.03%
In element 9, at node 10, My = 616.69 lb-in/in

This yields bend = 616.69 x 6 = 3700.14 psi
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UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 40. 0. 0.; 2 37.588 0. -13.681; 3 30.642 0. -25.712; 4 20. 0. -34.641
5 6.946 0. -39.392; 6 -6.946 0. -39.392; 7 -20. 0. -34.641
8 -30.642 0. -25.711; 9 -37.588 0. -13.681; 10 -40. 0. 0.; 11 -37.588 0. 13.681
12 -30.642 0. 25.712; 13 -20. 0. 34.641; 14 -6.946 0. 39.392
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19 30. 0. 0.; 20 28.191 0. -10.261; 21 22.981 0. -19.284; 22 15. 0. -25.981
23 5.209 0. -29.544; 24 -5.209 0. -29.544; 25 -15. 0. -25.981
26 -22.981 0. -19.284; 27 -28.191 0. -10.261; 28 -30. 0. 0.
29 -28.191 0. 10.261; 30 -22.981 0. 19.284; 31 -15. 0. 25.981
32 -5.209 0. 29.544; 33 5.21 0. 29.544; 34 15. 0. 25.981; 35 22.981 0. 19.284
36 28.191 0. 10.261; 37 20. 0. 0.; 38 18.794 0. -6.84; 39 15.321 0. -12.856
40 10. 0. -17.321; 41 3.473 0. -19.696; 42 -3.473 0. -19.696; 43 -10. 0. -17.32
44 -15.321 0. -12.856; 45 -18.794 0. -6.84; 46 -20. 0. 0.; 47 -18.794 0. 6.84
48 -15.321 0. 12.856; 49 -10. 0. 17.321; 50 -3.473 0. 19.696
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55 15. 0. 0.; 56 14.095 0. -5.13; 57 11.491 0. -9.642; 58 7.5 0. -12.99
59 2.605 0. -14.772; 60 -2.605 0. -14.772; 61 -7.5 0. -12.99
62 -11.491 0. -9.642; 63 -14.095 0. -5.13; 64 -15. 0. 0.; 65 -14.095 0. 5.13
66 -11.491 0. 9.642; 67 -7.5 0. 12.99; 68 -2.605 0. 14.772; 69 2.605 0. 14.772
70 7.5 0. 12.99; 71 11.491 0. 9.642; 72 14.095 0. 5.13; 73 10. 0. 0.
74 9.397 0. -3.42; 75 7.66 0. -6.428; 76 5. 0. -8.66; 77 1.736 0. -9.848
78 -1.736 0. -9.848; 79 -5. 0. -8.66; 80 -7.66 0. -6.428; 81 -9.397 0. -3.42
82 -10. 0. 0.; 83 -9.397 0. 3.42; 84 -7.66 0. 6.428; 85 -5. 0. 8.66
86 -1.736 0. 9.848; 87 1.737 0. 9.848; 88 5. 0. 8.66; 89 7.66 0. 6.428
90 9.397 0. 3.42; 91 7. 0. 0.; 92 6.578 0. -2.394; 93 5.362 0. -4.5
94 3.5 0. -6.062; 95 1.216 0. -6.894; 96 -1.216 0. -6.894; 97 -3.5 0. -6.062
98 -5.362 0. -4.5; 99 -6.578 0. -2.394; 100 -7. 0. 0.; 101 -6.578 0. 2.394
102 -5.362 0. 4.5; 103 -3.5 0. 6.062; 104 -1.216 0. 6.894; 105 1.216 0. 6.894
106 3.5 0. 6.062; 107 5.362 0. 4.5; 108 6.578 0. 2.394; 109 3. 0. 0.
110 2.819 0. -1.026; 111 2.298 0. -1.928; 112 1.5 0. -2.598
113 0.521 0. -2.954; 114 -0.521 0. -2.954; 115 -1.5 0. -2.598
116 -2.298 0. -1.928; 117 -2.819 0. -1.026; 118 -3. 0. 0.; 119 -2.819 0. 1.026
120 -2.298 0. 1.928; 121 -1.5 0. 2.598; 122 -0.521 0. 2.954; 123 0.521 0. 2.954
124 1.5 0. 2.598; 125 2.298 0. 1.928; 126 2.819 0. 1.026; 127 0. 0. 0.
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116 116 117 127; 117 127 117 118; 118 127 109 126; 119 126 125 127
120 127 125 124; 121 124 123 127; 122 127 123 122; 123 122 121 127
124 127 121 120; 125 120 119 127; 126 127 119 118
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1 TO 126 TH 1.
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POISSON 0.3 ALL
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ELEMENT LOAD
1 TO 126 PRESSURE GY -6.0
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JOINT LOAD
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LOAD
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X-TRANS
1
2
Y-TRANS
0.00000
0.00000
Z-TRANS
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-0.08646
0.00000
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X-ROTAN
Y-ROTAN
0.00000
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0.00000
0.00000
Z-ROTAN
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92. LOAD LIST 1
93. PRINT ELEMENT JOINT STRESSES LIST
ELEMENT STRESSES
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ELEMENT
LOAD
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
0.00
4018.27
4319.39
TOP : SMAX= 4319.39
BOTT: SMAX= -692.18
JOINT
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BOTT: SMAX= -1918.50
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TOP : SMAX= 6998.72
JOINT
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TOP : SMAX= 2617.74
BOTT: SMAX= 1079.14
JOINT
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VONB
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MX
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115.36
4018.27
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338.35
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-124.84
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1813.61
1147.77
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2539.70
1147.91
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2539.93
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1848.44
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4798.94
TOP : SMAX= -4796.24
BOTT: SMAX= 4798.94
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TOP : SMAX= -4801.97
BOTT: SMAX= 4871.30
JOINT
6.37
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TOP : SMAX= -4756.58
BOTT: SMAX= 4802.03
JOINT
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TOP : SMAX= -4763.47
BOTT: SMAX= 4790.19
SMIN= -1079.25
SMIN= -2618.18
TMAX=
TMAX=
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-799.52
4797.59
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4798.94
SMIN= 4796.24 TMAX=
1.93
-811.88
0.00
SMIN= 4801.97 TMAX=
1.93
-792.77
0.00
SMIN= 4756.58 TMAX=
1.93
-793.92
0.00
SMIN= 4763.47 TMAX=
1848.71
1848.71
ANGLE= -17.4
ANGLE= -17.4
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-0.21
0.00
1.35
1.35
-800.33
0.00
34.67
34.67
-800.33
0.00
22.72
22.72
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ANGLE= -35.3
-0.21
0.00
ANGLE=
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ANGLE=
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-0.21
0.00
ANGLE= -1.6
ANGLE= -1.6
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ANGLE= -2.7
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MAXIMUM
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL
SHEAR
VONMISES
TRESCA
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
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ELEMENT
LOAD
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
0.00
2707.43
2906.43
TOP : SMAX= 2906.43
BOTT: SMAX= -455.87
JOINT
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TOP : SMAX= 3737.03
JOINT
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TOP : SMAX= 3737.54
JOINT
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28
TOP : SMAX= 2361.40
BOTT: SMAX=
290.59
JOINT
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27
TOP : SMAX= 2361.54
BOTT: SMAX=
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SQY
VONB
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MX
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75.98
2707.43
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2906.43
SMIN=
455.87 TMAX=
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188.37
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188.41
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-36.94
0.00
SMIN= -290.59 TMAX=
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-36.95
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SMIN= -290.70 TMAX=
MY
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MXY
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484.41
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1225.28
616.60
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1322.10
616.69
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70.36
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the displacements at the free end of a warped

cantilever plate due to in-plane load and out of plane
loads.
REFERENCE: MacNeal, R.H. and Harder, R.C., A Proposed Standard

Set of Problems to Test Finite Element Accuracy, Finite
Element in Analysis and Design 1, 1985.
PROBLEM:
The finite element model is as shown below: Find the

displacements at the tip in the direction of the loads.
Loading is unit forces at the free end: in plane and out of
plane.
GIVEN:
E = 29000.0 ksi. , L = 12.0 in. , Width = 1.1 in.

Thickness = 0.22 in. , Twist = 90 (root to tip),
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
due to in-plane load, in. due to out of plane load, in

0.005424
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0.005590
0.001950
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INPUT WIDTH 72
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JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. -0.55 0.; 2 1. -0.545 -0.072; 3 2. -0.531 -0.142; 4 3. -0.508 -0.21
5 4. -0.476 -0.275; 6 5. -0.436 -0.335; 7 6. -0.389 -0.389
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20 6. 0. 0.; 21 7. 0. 0.; 22 8. 0. 0.; 23 9. 0. 0.; 24 10. 0. 0.
25 11. 0. 0.; 26 12. 0. 0.; 27 0. 0.55 0.; 28 1. 0.545 0.072
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32 5. 0.436 0.335; 33 6. 0.389 0.389; 34 7. 0.335 0.436
35 8. 0.275 0.476; 36 9. 0.21 0.508; 37 10. 0.142 0.531
38 11. 0.072 0.545; 39 12. 0. 0.55
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1 1 2 15; 2 15 14 1; 3 14 15 28; 4 28 27 14; 5 2 3 16; 6 16 15 2
7 15 16 29; 8 29 28 15; 9 3 4 17; 10 17 16 3; 11 16 17 30; 12 30 29 16
13 4 5 18; 14 18 17 4; 15 17 18 31; 16 31 30 17; 17 5 6 19; 18 19 18 5
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40 11 10 23; 41 37 38 25; 42 25 24 37; 43 24 25 12; 44 12 11 24
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1 TO 48 TH 0.32
CONSTANTS
E 28999994. ALL
POISSON 0.22 ALL
SUPPORTS
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LOAD 1 UNIT LOAD AT TIP, OUT OF PLANE
JOINT LOAD
13 39
FY 0.25
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FY 0.50
LOAD 2 UNIT LOAD AT TIP, IN PLANE
JOINT LOAD
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OBJECTIVE:
A Cylindrical roof is supported along two circular edges.

Using plate/shell elements, find the vertical deflection at
the center of the free edge, principal stresses at the center
of the support and center of the free edge (top and bottom
of the roof plate) due to uniformly distributed gravity
load.
REFERENCE: Scordelis, A.C. and Lo, K.S., Computer Analysis of

Cylindrical Shells, Journal of the American Concrete
Institute, Vol. 61, May 1964.
PROBLEM:
For the cylindrical roof shell calculate the following

deflection and stresses due to the gravity load.
The vertical deflection, y, at the center of the free edge.
Principal stresses, Smax and Smin, at the center line section
at the vertical angle (top and bottom of the roof plate
element). Principal stresses, Smax and Smin, at the center
section of the free edge (top and bottom of the roof plate
element).
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E = 4.32 x 108 psf

Thickness = 3.0 in.
Poissons ratio = 0.0 in theory, 0.01001 in STAAD
Gravity = 90 psf (uniform on surface).
Boundary conditions: simply supported on circular
edges
L = 50 feet.
Radius = 25 feet, 40 sector either side of vertical
COMPARISON:
Solution
at free edge
center, inch
Theory
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-3.7032
-3.7922
(Joint 63,
X-Translation)
2.4%
Difference
at center,
at free edge center,
ft, kip
ft, kip
Bottom
Top Bottom
Top
191.23
218.74 215.57
340.70
191.59
-218.65 208.85
340.05
see (a)
see (a) see (b)
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0.19%
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(a) Plate 97, Joint 55, SMAX & SMIN

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INPUT WIDTH 72
UNIT FEET POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 25. 0.; 2 2.179 24.905 0.; 3 4.341 24.62 0.; 4 6.471 24.148 0.
5 8.551 23.492 0.; 6 10.566 22.658 0.; 7 12.5 21.651 0.
8 14.339 20.479 0.; 9 16.07 19.151 0.; 10 0. 25. 4.167
11 2.179 24.905 4.167; 12 4.341 24.62 4.167; 13 6.471 24.148 4.167
14 8.551 23.492 4.167; 15 10.566 22.658 4.167; 16 12.5 21.651 4.167
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68 8.551 23.492 29.169; 69 10.566 22.658 29.169; 70 12.5 21.651 29.169
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86 8.551 23.492 37.503; 87 10.566 22.658 37.503; 88 12.5 21.651 37.503
89 14.339 20.479 37.503; 90 16.07 19.151 37.503; 91 0. 25. 41.67
92 2.179 24.905 41.67; 93 4.341 24.62 41.67; 94 6.471 24.148 41.67
95 8.551 23.492 41.67; 96 10.566 22.658 41.67; 97 12.5 21.651 41.67
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145 -8.551 23.492 12.501; 146 -10.566 22.658 12.501
147 -12.5 21.651 12.501; 148 -14.339 20.479 12.501
149 -16.07 19.151 12.501; 150 -2.179 24.905 16.668
151 -4.341 24.62 16.668; 152 -6.471 24.148 16.668
153 -8.551 23.492 16.668; 154 -10.566 22.658 16.668
155 -12.5 21.651 16.668; 156 -14.339 20.479 16.668
157 -16.07 19.151 16.668; 158 -2.179 24.905 20.835
159 -4.341 24.62 20.835; 160 -6.471 24.148 20.835
161 -8.551 23.492 20.835; 162 -10.566 22.658 20.835
163 -12.5 21.651 20.835; 164 -14.339 20.479 20.835
165 -16.07 19.151 20.835; 166 -2.179 24.905 25.002
167 -4.341 24.62 25.002; 168 -6.471 24.148 25.002
169 -8.551 23.492 25.002; 170 -10.566 22.658 25.002
171 -12.5 21.651 25.002; 172 -14.339 20.479 25.002
173 -16.07 19.151 25.002; 174 -2.179 24.905 29.169
175 -4.341 24.62 29.169; 176 -6.471 24.148 29.169
177 -8.551 23.492 29.169; 178 -10.566 22.658 29.169
179 -12.5 21.651 29.169; 180 -14.339 20.479 29.169
181 -16.07 19.151 29.169; 182 -2.179 24.905 33.336
183 -4.341 24.62 33.336; 184 -6.471 24.148 33.336
185 -8.551 23.492 33.336; 186 -10.566 22.658 33.336
187 -12.5 21.651 33.336; 188 -14.339 20.479 33.336
189 -16.07 19.151 33.336; 190 -2.179 24.905 37.503
191 -4.341 24.62 37.503; 192 -6.471 24.148 37.503
193 -8.551 23.492 37.503; 194 -10.566 22.658 37.503
195 -12.5 21.651 37.503; 196 -14.339 20.479 37.503
197 -16.07 19.151 37.503; 198 -2.179 24.905 41.67
199 -4.341 24.62 41.67; 200 -6.471 24.148 41.67; 201 -8.551 23.492 41.67
202 -10.566 22.658 41.67; 203 -12.5 21.651 41.67
204 -14.339 20.479 41.67; 205 -16.07 19.151 41.67
206 -2.179 24.905 45.837; 207 -4.341 24.62 45.837
208 -6.471 24.148 45.837; 209 -8.551 23.492 45.837
210 -10.566 22.658 45.837; 211 -12.5 21.651 45.837
212 -14.339 20.479 45.837; 213 -16.07 19.151 45.837
214 -2.179 24.905 50.004; 215 -4.341 24.62 50.004
216 -6.471 24.148 50.004; 217 -8.551 23.492 50.004
218 -10.566 22.658 50.004; 219 -12.5 21.651 50.004
220 -14.339 20.479 50.004; 221 -16.07 19.151 50.004
ELEMENT INCIDENCES
1 1 2 10; 2 10 2 11; 3 11 2 3; 4 11 3 12; 5 12 3 4; 6 4 13 12; 7 4 5 14
8 14 13 4; 9 5 15 14; 10 5 6 15; 11 15 7 16; 12 16 7 17; 13 17 7 8
14 8 18 17; 15 8 9 18; 16 6 7 15; 17 10 11 19; 18 19 11 20; 19 20 11 12
20 20 12 21; 21 21 12 13; 22 13 22 21; 23 13 14 23; 24 23 22 13
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30 17 27 26; 31 17 18 27; 32 15 16 24; 33 19 20 28; 34 28 20 29
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40 32 31 22; 41 23 33 32; 42 23 24 33; 43 33 25 34; 44 34 25 35
45 35 25 26; 46 26 36 35; 47 26 27 36; 48 24 25 33; 49 28 29 37
50 37 29 38; 51 38 29 30; 52 38 30 39; 53 39 30 31; 54 31 40 39
55 31 32 41; 56 41 40 31; 57 32 42 41; 58 32 33 42; 59 42 34 43
60 43 34 44; 61 44 34 35; 62 35 45 44; 63 35 36 45; 64 33 34 42
65 37 38 46; 66 46 38 47; 67 47 38 39; 68 47 39 48; 69 48 39 40
70 40 49 48; 71 40 41 50; 72 50 49 40; 73 41 51 50; 74 41 42 51
75 51 43 52; 76 52 43 53; 77 53 43 44; 78 44 54 53; 79 44 45 54
80 42 43 51; 81 46 47 55; 82 55 47 56; 83 56 47 48; 84 56 48 57
85 57 48 49; 86 49 58 57; 87 49 50 59; 88 59 58 49; 89 50 60 59
90 50 51 60; 91 60 52 61; 92 61 52 62; 93 62 52 53; 94 53 63 62
95 53 54 63; 96 51 52 60; 97 55 56 64; 98 64 56 65; 99 65 56 57
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105 59 69 68; 106 59 60 69; 107 69 61 70; 108 70 61 71; 109 71 61 62
110 62 72 71; 111 62 63 72; 112 60 61 69; 113 64 65 73; 114 73 65 74
115 74 65 66; 116 74 66 75; 117 75 66 67; 118 67 76 75; 119 67 68 77
120 77 76 67; 121 68 78 77; 122 68 69 78; 123 78 70 79; 124 79 70 80
125 80 70 71; 126 71 81 80; 127 71 72 81; 128 69 70 78; 129 73 74 82
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150 85 94 93; 151 85 86 95; 152 95 94 85; 153 86 96 95; 154 86 87 96
155 96 88 97; 156 97 88 98; 157 98 88 89; 158 89 99 98; 159 89 90 99
160 87 88 96; 161 91 92 100; 162 100 92 101; 163 101 92 93
164 101 93 102; 165 102 93 94; 166 94 103 102; 167 94 95 104
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184 113 112 103; 185 104 114 113; 186 104 105 114; 187 114 106 115
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192 105 106 114; 193 1 118 10; 194 10 118 126; 195 126 118 119
196 126 119 127; 197 127 119 120; 198 120 128 127; 199 120 121 129
200 129 128 120; 201 121 130 129; 202 121 122 130; 203 130 123 131
204 131 123 132; 205 132 123 124; 206 124 133 132; 207 124 125 133
208 122 123 130; 209 10 126 19; 210 19 126 134; 211 134 126 127
212 134 127 135; 213 135 127 128; 214 128 136 135; 215 128 129 137
216 137 136 128; 217 129 138 137; 218 129 130 138; 219 138 131 139
220 139 131 140; 221 140 131 132; 222 132 141 140; 223 132 133 141
224 130 131 138; 225 19 134 28; 226 28 134 142; 227 142 134 135
228 142 135 143; 229 143 135 136; 230 136 144 143; 231 136 137 145
232 145 144 136; 233 137 146 145; 234 137 138 146; 235 146 139 147
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240 138 139 146; 241 28 142 37; 242 37 142 150; 243 150 142 143
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248 153 152 144; 249 145 154 153; 250 145 146 154; 251 154 147 155
252 155 147 156; 253 156 147 148; 254 148 157 156; 255 148 149 157
256 146 147 154; 257 37 150 46; 258 46 150 158; 259 158 150 151
260 158 151 159; 261 159 151 152; 262 152 160 159; 263 152 153 161
264 161 160 152; 265 153 162 161; 266 153 154 162; 267 162 155 163
268 163 155 164; 269 164 155 156; 270 156 165 164; 271 156 157 165
272 154 155 162; 273 46 158 55; 274 55 158 166; 275 166 158 159
276 166 159 167; 277 167 159 160; 278 160 168 167; 279 160 161 169
280 169 168 160; 281 161 170 169; 282 161 162 170; 283 170 163 171
284 171 163 172; 285 172 163 164; 286 164 173 172; 287 164 165 173
288 162 163 170; 289 55 166 64; 290 64 166 174; 291 174 166 167
292 174 167 175; 293 175 167 168; 294 168 176 175; 295 168 169 177
296 177 176 168; 297 169 178 177; 298 169 170 178; 299 178 171 179
300 179 171 180; 301 180 171 172; 302 172 181 180; 303 172 173 181
304 170 171 178; 305 64 174 73; 306 73 174 182; 307 182 174 175
308 182 175 183; 309 183 175 176; 310 176 184 183; 311 176 177 185
312 185 184 176; 313 177 186 185; 314 177 178 186; 315 186 179 187
316 187 179 188; 317 188 179 180; 318 180 189 188; 319 180 181 189
320 178 179 186; 321 73 182 82; 322 82 182 190; 323 190 182 183
324 190 183 191; 325 191 183 184; 326 184 192 191; 327 184 185 193
328 193 192 184; 329 185 194 193; 330 185 186 194; 331 194 187 195
332 195 187 196; 333 196 187 188; 334 188 197 196; 335 188 189 197
336 186 187 194; 337 82 190 91; 338 91 190 198; 339 198 190 191
340 198 191 199; 341 199 191 192; 342 192 200 199; 343 192 193 201
344 201 200 192; 345 193 202 201; 346 193 194 202; 347 202 195 203
348 203 195 204; 349 204 195 196; 350 196 205 204; 351 196 197 205
352 194 195 202; 353 91 198 100; 354 100 198 206; 355 206 198 199
356 206 199 207; 357 207 199 200; 358 200 208 207; 359 200 201 209
360 209 208 200; 361 201 210 209; 362 201 202 210; 363 210 203 211
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368 202 203 210; 369 100 206 109; 370 109 206 214; 371 214 206 207
372 214 207 215; 373 215 207 208; 374 208 216 215; 375 208 209 217
376 217 216 208; 377 209 218 217; 378 209 210 218; 379 218 211 219
380 219 211 220; 381 220 211 212; 382 212 221 220; 383 212 213 221
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ELEMENT PROPERTY
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CONSTANTS
E 432000000. ALL
DENSITY 360. ALL
SUPPORTS
1 TO 9 109 TO 125 214 TO 221 FIXED BUT FZ MX MY
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SELFWEIGHT Y -1.
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UNIT KIP FEET
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X-TRANS
Y-TRANS
Z-TRANS
X-ROTAN
Y-ROTAN
Z-ROTAN
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0.00000
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-0.00010
0.00000
-0.00019
0.00019
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0.03358

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FORCE,LENGTH UNITS= KIP
FEET

ELEMENT
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LOAD
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
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198.97
216.63
TOP : SMAX=
-42.03
BOTT: SMAX=
188.68
JOINT
0.14
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TOP : SMAX=
-43.45
BOTT: SMAX=
191.59
JOINT
0.14
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TOP : SMAX=
-44.63
BOTT: SMAX=
184.19
JOINT
0.14
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TOP : SMAX=
-38.02
BOTT: SMAX=
190.25
111
0.27
322.58
328.08
TOP : SMAX=
316.78
BOTT: SMAX=
200.79
JOINT
0.27
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TOP : SMAX=
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BOTT: SMAX=
162.39
JOINT
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TOP : SMAX=
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BOTT: SMAX=
208.85
JOINT
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TOP : SMAX=
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BOTT: SMAX=
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SQY
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TRESCAB
MX
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173.69
-13.98
188.68
SMIN= -216.63 TMAX=
SMIN=
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SMIN= -218.65 TMAX=
SMIN=
37.66 TMAX=
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-2.06
-13.53
SMIN= -211.26 TMAX=
SMIN=
36.48 TMAX=
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-2.14
-14.87
SMIN= -219.99 TMAX=
SMIN=
32.22 TMAX=
-0.23
0.00
207.93
-11.55
214.41
SMIN=
-11.30 TMAX=
SMIN=
-13.61 TMAX=
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-0.09
-3.76
SMIN=
-12.85 TMAX=
SMIN=
2.94 TMAX=
-0.23
0.05
-3.76
SMIN=
1.16 TMAX=
SMIN=
-10.45 TMAX=
-0.23
0.05
-27.13
SMIN=
-22.21 TMAX=
SMIN=
-33.54 TMAX=
MY
SY
MXY
SXY
-0.40
-3.29
87.30
76.61
-0.42
-2.90
87.60
76.97
-0.42
-4.07
83.31
73.86
-0.37
-2.90
90.98
79.01
0.00
1.06
ANGLE=
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ANGLE=
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ANGLE=
ANGLE=
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257.88
164.04
107.20
0.69
226.50
152.93
79.73
0.69
273.57
169.45
109.65
0.45
273.57
169.74
132.45
-0.3
0.4
0.00
1.06
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0.4
0.00
1.06
-0.3
0.5
0.00
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0.4
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ANGLE=
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ANGLE=
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ANGLE=
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ANGLE=
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ANGLE=
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the displacement in the direction of the load due

to a unit load applied at the quadrants of a quarter of a
spherical shell.

PROBLEM:
For the quarter of a spherical shell find the displacement

in the direction of the load.
GIVEN:
E = 6.825 x 107 lb/in2

Thickness = 0.04 inches
Radius = 10 in.
Unit forces on quadrants
Boundary conditions:
Vertical restraint at center of free edge
Symmetry defines boundary conditions
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Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
Deflection, , in.
0.09400
0.09342
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1 10. 0. 0.; 2 0. 0. 10.; 3 1.951 0. 9.808; 4 3.827 0. 9.239
5 5.556 0. 8.315; 6 7.071 0. 7.071; 7 8.315 0. 5.556; 8 9.239 0. 3.827
9 9.808 0. 1.951; 10 9.877 1.564 0.; 11 0. 1.564 9.877
12 1.927 1.564 9.687; 13 3.78 1.564 9.125; 14 5.487 1.564 8.212
15 6.984 1.564 6.984; 16 8.212 1.564 5.487; 17 9.125 1.564 3.78
18 9.687 1.564 1.927; 19 9.511 3.09 0.; 20 0. 3.09 9.511
21 1.856 3.09 9.328; 22 3.64 3.09 8.787; 23 5.284 3.09 7.908
24 6.725 3.09 6.725; 25 7.908 3.09 5.284; 26 8.787 3.09 3.64
27 9.328 3.09 1.855; 28 8.91 4.54 0.; 29 0. 4.54 8.91
30 1.738 4.54 8.739; 31 3.41 4.54 8.232; 32 4.95 4.54 7.408
33 6.3 4.54 6.3; 34 7.408 4.54 4.95; 35 8.232 4.54 3.41
36 8.739 4.54 1.738; 37 8.09 5.878 0.; 38 0. 5.878 8.09
39 1.578 5.878 7.935; 40 3.096 5.878 7.474; 41 4.495 5.878 6.727
42 5.721 5.878 5.72; 43 6.727 5.878 4.495; 44 7.474 5.878 3.096
45 7.935 5.878 1.578; 46 7.071 7.071 0.; 47 0. 7.071 7.071
48 1.379 7.071 6.935; 49 2.706 7.071 6.533; 50 3.928 7.071 5.879
51 5. 7.071 5.; 52 5.879 7.071 3.928; 53 6.533 7.071 2.706
54 6.935 7.071 1.379; 55 5.878 8.09 0.; 56 0. 8.09 5.878
57 1.147 8.09 5.765; 58 2.249 8.09 5.431; 59 3.266 8.09 4.887
60 4.156 8.09 4.156; 61 4.887 8.09 3.266; 62 5.431 8.09 2.249
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66 0.886 8.91 4.453; 67 1.737 8.91 4.194; 68 2.522 8.91 3.775
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75 0.603 9.511 3.031; 76 1.182 9.511 2.855; 77 1.717 9.511 2.569
78 2.185 9.511 2.185; 79 2.569 9.511 1.717; 80 2.855 9.511 1.182
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59 67 68 77 76; 60 68 69 78 77; 61 69 70 79 78; 62 70 71 80 79
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SUPPORTS
1 10 19 28 37 46 55 64 73 FIXED BUT FX FY MZ
2 11 20 29 38 47 56 65 74 FIXED BUT FY FZ MX
6 FIXED BUT FX FZ MX MY MZ
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JOINT LOAD
2 FZ 1.0
1 FX -1.0
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X-TRANS
Y-TRANS
-0.09335
0.00000
-0.04663
0.04665
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Y-ROTAN
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OBJECTIVE:
A thick cylindrical plate supported along 2 radial edges.

Find the radial displacement, radial stress, tangential
stress and longitudinal stress at inner surface due to a unit
pressure applied at the inner surface.

PROBLEM:
Find the radial displacement, radial, tangential and

longitudinal stresses at inner surface of the thick walled
cylinder.
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GIVEN:
E = 1 x 106 psi, Poissons ratio = 0.3

Inner radius = 3.0 in.
Outer radius = 9.0 in.
Loading is unit pressure at inner radius
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
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Difference
Radial deflection,
x 10-2 in
0.4582
Radial stress,
psi
-1.00
Tangential
stress, psi
1.25
Longitudinal
stress, psi
0.075
0.4650*
1.5%
-0.95**
5.0%
1.26**
0.8%
0.080
7.0%
* Radial displacements are measured along FY at node 102 and FX

at node 101.
** On element 82, at node 102, SX is tangential stress, SY is radial
stress.
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1 9. 0. 0.; 2 0. 9. 0.; 3 1.563 8.863 0.; 4 3.078 8.457 0.
5 4.5 7.794 0.; 6 5.785 6.894 0.; 7 6.894 5.785 0.; 8 7.794 4.5 0.
9 8.457 3.078 0.; 10 8.863 1.563 0.; 11 7.875 0. 0.; 12 0. 7.875 0.
13 1.367 7.755 0.; 14 2.693 7.4 0.; 15 3.938 6.82 0.; 16 5.062 6.033 0.
17 6.033 5.062 0.; 18 6.82 3.937 0.; 19 7.4 2.693 0.; 20 7.755 1.367 0.
21 6.75 0. 0.; 22 0. 6.75 0.; 23 1.172 6.647 0.; 24 2.309 6.343 0.
25 3.375 5.846 0.; 26 4.339 5.171 0.; 27 5.171 4.339 0.
28 5.846 3.375 0.; 29 6.343 2.309 0.; 30 6.647 1.172 0.; 31 5.975 0. 0.
32 0. 5.975 0.; 33 1.038 5.884 0.; 34 2.044 5.615 0.; 35 2.988 5.174 0.
36 3.841 4.577 0.; 37 4.577 3.841 0.; 38 5.175 2.987 0.
39 5.615 2.044 0.; 40 5.884 1.038 0.; 41 5.2 0. 0.; 42 0. 5.2 0.
43 0.903 5.121 0.; 44 1.779 4.886 0.; 45 2.6 4.503 0.; 46 3.343 3.983 0.
47 3.983 3.342 0.; 48 4.503 2.6 0.; 49 4.886 1.778 0.; 50 5.121 0.903 0.
51 4.7 0. 0.; 52 0. 4.7 0.; 53 0.816 4.629 0.; 54 1.608 4.417 0.
55 2.35 4.07 0.; 56 3.021 3.6 0.; 57 3.6 3.021 0.; 58 4.07 2.35 0.
59 4.417 1.607 0.; 60 4.629 0.816 0.; 61 4.2 0. 0.; 62 0. 4.2 0.
63 0.729 4.136 0.; 64 1.436 3.947 0.; 65 2.1 3.637 0.; 66 2.7 3.217 0.
67 3.217 2.7 0.; 68 3.637 2.1 0.; 69 3.947 1.436 0.; 70 4.136 0.729 0.
71 3.85 0. 0.; 72 0. 3.85 0.; 73 0.669 3.792 0.; 74 1.317 3.618 0.
75 1.925 3.334 0.; 76 2.475 2.949 0.; 77 2.949 2.475 0.
78 3.334 1.925 0.; 79 3.618 1.317 0.; 80 3.792 0.669 0.; 81 3.5 0. 0.
82 0. 3.5 0.; 83 0.608 3.447 0.; 84 1.197 3.289 0.; 85 1.75 3.031 0.
86 2.25 2.681 0.; 87 2.681 2.25 0.; 88 3.031 1.75 0.; 89 3.289 1.197 0.
90 3.447 0.608 0.; 91 3.25 0. 0.; 92 0. 3.25 0.; 93 0.564 3.201 0.
94 1.112 3.054 0.; 95 1.625 2.815 0.; 96 2.089 2.49 0.; 97 2.49 2.089 0.
98 2.815 1.625 0.; 99 3.054 1.112 0.; 100 3.201 0.564 0.; 101 3. 0. 0.
102 0. 3. 0.; 103 0.521 2.954 0.; 104 1.026 2.819 0.; 105 1.5 2.598 0.
106 1.928 2.298 0.; 107 2.298 1.928 0.; 108 2.598 1.5 0.
109 2.819 1.026 0.; 110 2.954 0.521 0.
ELEMENT INCIDENCES
1 2 3 13 12; 2 3 4 14 13; 3 4 5 15 14; 4 5 6 16 15; 5 6 7 17 16
6 7 8 18 17; 7 8 9 19 18; 8 9 10 20 19; 9 10 1 11 20; 10 12 13 23 22
11 13 14 24 23; 12 14 15 25 24; 13 15 16 26 25; 14 16 17 27 26
15 17 18 28 27; 16 18 19 29 28; 17 19 20 30 29; 18 20 11 21 30
19 22 23 33 32; 20 23 24 34 33; 21 24 25 35 34; 22 25 26 36 35
23 26 27 37 36; 24 27 28 38 37; 25 28 29 39 38; 26 29 30 40 39
27 30 21 31 40; 28 32 33 43 42; 29 33 34 44 43; 30 34 35 45 44
31 35 36 46 45; 32 36 37 47 46; 33 37 38 48 47; 34 38 39 49 48
35 39 40 50 49; 36 40 31 41 50; 37 42 43 53 52; 38 43 44 54 53
39 44 45 55 54; 40 45 46 56 55; 41 46 47 57 56; 42 47 48 58 57
43 48 49 59 58; 44 49 50 60 59; 45 50 41 51 60; 46 52 53 63 62
47 53 54 64 63; 48 54 55 65 64; 49 55 56 66 65; 50 56 57 67 66
51 57 58 68 67; 52 58 59 69 68; 53 59 60 70 69; 54 60 51 61 70
55 62 63 73 72; 56 63 64 74 73; 57 64 65 75 74; 58 65 66 76 75
59 66 67 77 76; 60 67 68 78 77; 61 68 69 79 78; 62 69 70 80 79
63 70 61 71 80; 64 72 73 83 82; 65 73 74 84 83; 66 74 75 85 84
67 75 76 86 85; 68 76 77 87 86; 69 77 78 88 87; 70 78 79 89 88
71 79 80 90 89; 72 80 71 81 90; 73 82 83 93 92; 74 83 84 94 93
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75 84 85 95 94; 76 85 86 96 95; 77 86 87 97 96; 78 87 88 98 97

79 88 89 99 98; 80 89 90 100 99; 81 90 81 91 100; 82 92 93 103 102
83 93 94 104 103; 84 94 95 105 104; 85 95 96 106 105; 86 96 97 107 106
87 97 98 108 107; 88 98 99 109 108; 89 99 100 110 109; 90 100 91 101 110
ELEMENT PROPERTY
1 TO 90 TH 1.
CONSTANTS
E 1000000.0 ALL
POISSON 0.3 ALL
SUPPORTS
2 12 22 32 42 52 62 72 82 92 102 FIXED BUT FY
1 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 91 101 FIXED BUT FX
LOAD 1 UNIT PRESSURE AT INNER RADIUS
JOINT LOAD
101 FX 0.2618
110 FX 0.5156 FY 0.0909
109 FX 0.4920 FY 0.1791
108 FX 0.4534 FY 0.2618
107 FX 0.4011 FY 0.3366
106 FX 0.3366 FY 0.4011
105 FX 0.2618 FY 0.4534
104 FX 0.1791 FY 0.4920
103 FX 0.0909 FY 0.5156
102 FY 0.2618
* CREATED LOAD 2 IN ORDER TO PRINT DISPLACEMENT VALUES
LOAD 2 MULTIPLY LOAD BY 1000
REPEAT LOAD
1 1000.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
LOAD LIST 2
PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 102 101 107

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LOAD
102
101
107
X-TRANS
2
2
2
Y-TRANS
0.00000
0.00465
0.00357
Z-TRANS
0.00465
0.00000
0.00299
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
X-ROTAN
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Y-ROTAN
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Z-ROTAN
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000

92. LOAD LIST 1
93. PRINT ELEMENT JOINT STRESSES LIST 82 83 89 90
ELEMENT STRESSES
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ELEMENT
82
LOAD
TOP : SMAX=
BOTT: SMAX=
JOINT
92
TOP : SMAX=
BOTT: SMAX=
JOINT
93
TOP : SMAX=
BOTT: SMAX=
JOINT
103
TOP : SMAX=
BOTT: SMAX=
JOINT
102
TOP : SMAX=
BOTT: SMAX=
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
SQY
VONB
TRESCAB
0.00
1.81
2.08
1.17
1.17
0.00
0.00
1.81
2.08
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
1.07
1.07
0.00
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
-0.88
-0.88
1.07
1.07
0.00
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
-0.88
-0.88
1.26
1.26
0.00
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
-0.95
-0.95
SMIN=
SMIN=
-0.95
-0.95
1.26
1.26
-0.91
-0.91
MX
SX
MY
SY
0.00
1.17
0.00
-0.91
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
1.07
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
1.07
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
1.26
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
1.26
TMAX=
TMAX=
1.04
1.04
0.00
-0.88
0.98
0.98
0.00
-0.88
0.98
0.98
0.00
-0.95
1.11
1.11
0.00
-0.95
1.11
1.11
MXY
SXY
0.00
0.00
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
0.0
0.0
0.00
-0.08
-2.3
-2.3
0.00
0.08
2.3
2.3
0.00
0.08
2.1
2.1
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BOTT: SMAX=
JOINT
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TOP : SMAX=
BOTT: SMAX=
JOINT
94
TOP : SMAX=
BOTT: SMAX=
JOINT
104
TOP : SMAX=
BOTT: SMAX=
JOINT
103
TOP : SMAX=
BOTT: SMAX=
89
TOP :
BOTT:
SMAX=
SMAX=
0.00
1.81
2.08
1.17
1.17
0.00
0.00
1.81
2.08
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
1.07
1.07
0.00
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
-0.88
-0.88
1.07
1.07
0.00
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
-0.88
-0.88
1.26
1.26
0.00
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
-0.96
-0.96
SMIN=
SMIN=
-0.96
-0.96
1.26
1.26
0.00
1.81
2.08
1.17
1.17
0.00
1.81
2.08
SMIN=
SMIN=
-0.92
-0.92
-0.92
-0.92
0.00
1.17
0.00
-0.92
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
1.07
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
1.06
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
1.26
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
1.26
TMAX=
TMAX=
1.04
1.04
0.00
-0.88
0.98
0.98
0.00
-0.88
0.98
0.98
0.00
-0.95
1.11
1.11
0.00
-0.95
1.11
1.11
0.00
1.17
0.00
-0.92
TMAX=
TMAX=
1.04
1.04
0.00
0.00
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
0.0
0.0
0.00
-0.08
-2.3
-2.3
0.00
0.08
2.3
2.3
0.00
0.08
2.1
2.1
0.00
-0.08
-2.1
-2.1
0.00
0.00
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
0.0
0.0
ELEMENT STRESSES
---------------FORCE OR STRESS = FORCE/UNIT WIDTH/THICK, MOMENT = FORCE-LENGTH/UNIT WIDTH
ELEMENT
LOAD
JOINT
99
TOP : SMAX=
BOTT: SMAX=
JOINT
100
TOP : SMAX=
BOTT: SMAX=
JOINT
110
TOP : SMAX=
BOTT: SMAX=
JOINT
109
TOP : SMAX=
BOTT: SMAX=
90
TOP : SMAX=
BOTT: SMAX=
JOINT
100
TOP : SMAX=
BOTT: SMAX=
JOINT
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TOP : SMAX=
BOTT: SMAX=
JOINT
101
TOP : SMAX=
BOTT: SMAX=
JOINT
110
TOP : SMAX=
BOTT: SMAX=
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
0.00
SQY
VONB
TRESCAB
0.00
1.07
1.07
0.00
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
-0.88
-0.88
1.07
1.07
0.00
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
-0.88
-0.88
1.26
1.26
0.00
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
-0.96
-0.96
SMIN=
SMIN=
-0.96
-0.96
1.26
1.26
0.00
1.81
2.08
1.17
1.17
0.00
0.00
1.81
2.08
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
1.07
1.07
0.00
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
-0.88
-0.88
1.07
1.07
0.00
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
-0.88
-0.88
1.26
1.26
0.00
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
-0.95
-0.95
SMIN=
SMIN=
-0.95
-0.95
1.26
1.26
-0.91
-0.91
MX
SX
MY
SY
0.00
1.06
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
1.07
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
1.26
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
1.26
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
-0.88
0.98
0.98
0.00
-0.88
0.98
0.98
0.00
-0.95
1.11
1.11
0.00
-0.95
1.11
1.11
0.00
1.17
0.00
-0.91
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
1.07
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
1.07
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
1.26
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
1.26
TMAX=
TMAX=
1.04
1.04
0.00
-0.88
0.98
0.98
0.00
-0.88
0.98
0.98
0.00
-0.95
1.11
1.11
0.00
-0.95
1.11
1.11
MXY
SXY
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
0.00
-0.08
-2.3
-2.3
0.00
0.08
2.3
2.3
0.00
0.08
2.1
2.1
0.00
-0.08
-2.1
-2.1
0.00
0.00
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
0.0
0.0
0.00
-0.08
-2.3
-2.3
0.00
0.08
2.3
2.3
0.00
0.08
2.0
2.0
0.00
-0.08
-2.1
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MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL
SHEAR
VONMISES
TRESCA
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
PLATE NO.
CASE NO.
1.263807E+00 -9.557953E-01
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83
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1.109365E+00
82
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OBJECTIVE:
To Find the vertical deflection and bending moments at

several points due to a unit pressure on a thin rectangular
plate simply supported along 4 edges.
REFERENCE: Timoshenko, S. and Woinowsky-Kreiger, S., Theory of

Plates and Shells, McGraw-Hill, 2nd Edition, 1959,
Pages 113-117.
PROBLEM:
Find the vertical deflection and bending moments at three

points on the thin rectangular plate.
GIVEN:
E = 1 x 106 psi
Length = 16 in.
Width = 10 in.
Thickness = 0.2 in.
Loading is unit pressure (1 psi) over entire surface.
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COMPARISON:
Vertical deflection at joints, in., at three points due to a unit pressure:

Solution
166
306
162
Theory
0.035912
0.113406
0.025133
STAAD
0.035490
0.11230
0.024780
Difference
1.27%
0.98%
1.4%
Bending moments Mx, lb-in, at three points due to a unit pressure:
Mx, 89
Mx, 96
Solution
Mx, 9
Theory
1.763
8.513
1.098
STAAD
1.640
8.410
1.050
Difference
6.98%
1.21%
4.37%
Bending moments My, lb-in, at three points due to a unit pressure:
My, 89
My, 96
Solution
My, 9
Theory
0.897
4.873
1.108
STAAD
0.860
4.800
0.990
Difference
4.12%
1.3%
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UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0. 11 10. 0. 0.
21 0. 0. 1. 31 10. 0. 1.
41 0. 0. 2. 51 10. 0. 2.
61 0. 0. 3. 71 10. 0. 3.
81 0. 0. 4. 91 10. 0. 4.
101 0. 0. 5. 111 10. 0. 5.
121 0. 0. 6. 131 10. 0. 6.
141 0. 0. 7. 151 10. 0. 7.
161 0. 0. 8. 171 10. 0. 8.
181 0. 0. 9. 191 10. 0. 9.
201 0. 0. 10. 211 10. 0. 10.
221 0. 0. 11. 231 10. 0. 11.
241 0. 0. 12. 251 10. 0. 12.
261 0. 0. 13. 271 10. 0. 13.
281 0. 0. 14. 291 10. 0. 14.
301 0. 0. 15. 311 10. 0. 15.
321 0. .0 16. 331 10. 0. 16.
ELEMENT INCIDENCE
1 1 2 22 21 TO 16 1 20
REPEAT 9 20 1
ELEMENT PROPERTY
1 TO 16 21 TO 36 41 TO 56 61 TO 76 81 TO 96 TH 0.2
101 TO 116 121 TO 136 141 TO 156 161 TO 176 181 TO 196 TH 0.2
CONSTANT
E 1000000 MEMB 1 TO 16 21 TO 36 41 TO 56 61 TO 76 81 TO 96
E 1000000 MEMB 101 TO 116 121 TO 136 141 TO 156 161 TO 176 181 TO 196
POISSON 0.3 MEMB 1 TO 16 21 TO 36 41 TO 56 61 TO 76 81 TO 96
POISSON 0.3 MEMB 101 TO 116 121 TO 136 141 TO 156 161 TO 176 181 TO 196
SUPPORT
1 11 321 331 FIXED
2 TO 10 322 TO 330 FIXED BUT MX
21 TO 311 BY 10 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1 UNIFORM PRESSURE
ELEMENT LOAD
1 TO 16 21 TO 36 41 TO 56 61 TO 76 81 TO 96 PRE 1.0
101 TO 116 121 TO 136 141 TO 156 161 TO 176 181 TO 196 PRE 1.0
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENT LIST 162 166 306

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166
306
LOAD
1
1
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X-TRANS
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Y-TRANS
-0.03549
-0.11230
-0.02478
Z-TRANS
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
X-ROTAN
0.00000
0.00000
-0.02424
Y-ROTAN
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Z-ROTAN
-0.03420
0.00000
0.00000
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ELEMENT STRESSES
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ELEMENT
LOAD
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
19.24
225.14
259.42
SMAX=
259.42
SMAX= -115.15
TOP :
BOTT:
89
1.99
1096.84
1262.19
SMAX= 1262.19
SMAX= -721.80
TOP :
BOTT:
189
-19.24
225.14
259.42
SMAX=
259.42
SMAX= -115.15
TOP :
BOTT:
96
TOP :
BOTT:
0.25
214.93
240.24
SMAX=
240.24
SMAX=
-66.20
SQY
VONB
TRESCAB
MX
SX
-0.08
1.64
225.14
0.00
259.42
SMIN=
115.15 TMAX=
SMIN= -259.42 TMAX=
-0.51
8.41
1096.84
0.00
1262.19
SMIN=
721.80 TMAX=
-0.08
1.64
225.14
0.00
259.42
SMIN=
115.15 TMAX=
SMIN= -259.42 TMAX=
-15.87
1.05
214.93
0.00
240.24
SMIN=
66.20 TMAX=
SMIN= -240.24 TMAX=
MY
SY
MXY
SXY
0.86
0.00
72.14
72.14
0.28
0.00
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
4.81
0.00
270.20
270.20
0.04
0.00
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
0.86
0.00
72.14
72.14
0.7
0.7
-0.28
0.00
ANGLE= -17.6
ANGLE= -17.6
0.99
0.00
87.02
87.02
17.6
17.6
0.58
0.00
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
43.5
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MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL
SHEAR
VONMISES
TRESCA
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
PLATE NO.
CASE NO.
1.262189E+03 -1.262189E+03
89
89
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89
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OBJECTIVE: To find the bending moment due to thermal load through
the thickness of a Square plate.
REFERENCES: Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, D. Van
Nostrand Co., 3rd Edition,1956.
PROBLEM:
Temperature varies 100F linearly through the thickness

of a square plate that is fixed on the edges. Calculate the
bending moment on the edges and the maximum bending
stress.
GIVEN:
E = 30000.0 ksi, = 70E7 in/in/F

Size = 5 x 5, Thickness = 0.5 in
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
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Difference
Moment, in-lb/in
625.0
625.0
None
Max stress, psi

15000.0
15000.0
None
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STAAD SPACE :THERMAL LOADING OF A PLATE

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* REFERENCE: TIMOSHENKO, S., "STENGTH OF MATERIALS," 3RD EDITION,
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UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.; 2 5. 0. 0.; 3 0. 5. 0.; 4 5. 5. 0.
ELEMENT INCIDENCES
1 1 2 4 3
ELEMENT PROPERTY
1 TH 0.5
CONSTANTS
E 30000000. ALL
POISSON 0.3 ALL
ALPHA 0.000007 ALL
SUPPORTS
1 TO 4 FIXED
LOAD 1 NON UNIFORM HEATING OF THE PLATE
TEMPERATURE LOAD
1 TEMP 0 100
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT ELEMENT JOINT STRESSES ALL
ELEMENT STRESSES
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ELEMENT
LOAD
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
SQY
VONB
TRESCAB
MX
SX
0.00
0.00
-625.00
15000.00
15000.00
0.00
15000.00
15000.00
TOP : SMAX=-15000.00 SMIN=-15000.00 TMAX=
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-625.00
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0.00
JOINT
0.00
0.00
-625.00
2
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JOINT
0.00
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-625.00
4
0.00
JOINT
0.00
0.00
-625.00
3
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MY
SY
MXY
SXY
-625.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-625.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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0.00
0.00
0.00
-625.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-625.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
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90.0
0.00
0.00
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90.0
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PRINCIPAL
SHEAR
VONMISES
TRESCA
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
PLATE NO.
CASE NO.
1.500000E+04 -1.500000E+04
1
1
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the vertical deflection and bending moments due

to an unit pressure in a rectangular plate simply
supported along 4 edges.
REFERENCES: Martin, H. C., Stiffness Matrix for a Triangular

Sandwich Element in Bending, NASA Technical Report
32-1158, October, 1967.
Timoshenko, S., and Woinowsky-Kreiger, S., Theory of

Plates and Shells, McGraw-Hill, 2nd Edition, 1959.
Salerno, V. L., and Goldberg, M. A., Effect of Shear
Deformations on the Bending of Rectangular Plates,
March 1960, Pages 54-58.
PROBLEM:
Find the vertical deflection at the points shown in the

sketch and the bending stress at the center of a 20 in.
square plate subjected to a uniform pressure. Use a
quarter of the plate assuming proper boundary conditions
along the lines of symmetry.
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E = 10 x 106 lbs/in2.
Length = 20 in.
Width = 20 in.
Thickness = 5 in.
Loading is unit pressure (1ksi) over entire surface.
GIVEN:
COMPARISON:
Vertical deflection due to a unit pressure, 10-3 in

Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
1
6.826
6.864
0.61%
9
2.322
2.343
0.52%
73
2.684
2.707
0.67%
Maximum bending stress due to a unit pressure, psi

Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
, element 1
5071
4908
2.05%
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INPUT WIDTH 72
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UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0. 11 10. 0. 0.
REPEAT 10 0. 0. 1.
ELEMENT INCIDENCES
1 1 2 12; 2 2 3 13; 3 3 4 14; 4 4 5 15; 5 5 6 16; 6 6 7 17; 7 7 8 18
8 8 9 19; 9 9 10 20; 10 10 11 21; 11 12 2 13; 12 13 3 14; 13 14 4 15
14 15 5 16; 15 16 6 17; 16 17 7 18; 17 18 8 19; 18 19 9 20; 19 20 10 21
20 21 11 22; 21 12 13 23; 22 13 14 24; 23 14 15 25; 24 15 16 26
25 16 17 27; 26 17 18 28; 27 18 19 29; 28 19 20 30; 29 20 21 31
30 21 22 32; 31 23 13 24; 32 24 14 25; 33 25 15 26; 34 26 16 27
35 27 17 28; 36 28 18 29; 37 29 19 30; 38 30 20 31; 39 31 21 32
40 32 22 33; 41 23 24 34; 42 24 25 35; 43 25 26 36; 44 26 27 37
45 27 28 38; 46 28 29 39; 47 29 30 40; 48 30 31 41; 49 31 32 42
50 32 33 43; 51 34 24 35; 52 35 25 36; 53 36 26 37; 54 37 27 38
55 38 28 39; 56 39 29 40; 57 40 30 41; 58 41 31 42; 59 42 32 43
60 43 33 44; 61 34 35 45; 62 35 36 46; 63 36 37 47; 64 37 38 48
65 38 39 49; 66 39 40 50; 67 40 41 51; 68 41 42 52; 69 42 43 53
70 43 44 54; 71 45 35 46; 72 46 36 47; 73 47 37 48; 74 48 38 49
75 49 39 50; 76 50 40 51; 77 51 41 52; 78 52 42 53; 79 53 43 54
80 54 44 55; 81 45 46 56; 82 46 47 57; 83 47 48 58; 84 48 49 59
85 49 50 60; 86 50 51 61; 87 51 52 62; 88 52 53 63; 89 53 54 64
90 54 55 65; 91 56 46 57; 92 57 47 58; 93 58 48 59; 94 59 49 60
95 60 50 61; 96 61 51 62; 97 62 52 63; 98 63 53 64; 99 64 54 65
100 65 55 66; 101 56 57 67; 102 57 58 68; 103 58 59 69; 104 59 60 70
105 60 61 71; 106 61 62 72; 107 62 63 73; 108 63 64 74; 109 64 65 75
110 65 66 76; 111 67 57 68; 112 68 58 69; 113 69 59 70; 114 70 60 71
115 71 61 72; 116 72 62 73; 117 73 63 74; 118 74 64 75; 119 75 65 76
120 76 66 77; 121 67 68 78; 122 68 69 79; 123 69 70 80; 124 70 71 81
125 71 72 82; 126 72 73 83; 127 73 74 84; 128 74 75 85; 129 75 76 86
130 76 77 87; 131 78 68 79; 132 79 69 80; 133 80 70 81; 134 81 71 82
135 82 72 83; 136 83 73 84; 137 84 74 85; 138 85 75 86; 139 86 76 87
140 87 77 88; 141 78 79 89; 142 79 80 90; 143 80 81 91; 144 81 82 92
145 82 83 93; 146 83 84 94; 147 84 85 95; 148 85 86 96; 149 86 87 97
150 87 88 98; 151 89 79 90; 152 90 80 91; 153 91 81 92; 154 92 82 93
155 93 83 94; 156 94 84 95; 157 95 85 96; 158 96 86 97; 159 97 87 98
160 98 88 99; 161 89 90 100; 162 90 91 101; 163 91 92 102
164 92 93 103; 165 93 94 104; 166 94 95 105; 167 95 96 106
168 96 97 107; 169 97 98 108; 170 98 99 109; 171 100 90 101
172 101 91 102; 173 102 92 103; 174 103 93 104; 175 104 94 105
176 105 95 106; 177 106 96 107; 178 107 97 108; 179 108 98 109
180 109 99 110; 181 100 101 111; 182 101 102 112; 183 102 103 113
184 103 104 114; 185 104 105 115; 186 105 106 116; 187 106 107 117
188 107 108 118; 189 108 109 119; 190 109 110 120; 191 111 101 112
192 112 102 113; 193 113 103 114; 194 114 104 115; 195 115 105 116
196 116 106 117; 197 117 107 118; 198 118 108 119; 199 119 109 120
200 120 110 121
ELEMENT PROPERTY
1 TO 200 THICKNESS 5.
CONSTANT
E 1E7 ALL
POISSON .4 ALL
SUPPORT
1 FIXED BUT FY
2 TO 10 BY 1 FIXED BUT FX FY MZ
12 TO 100 BY 11 FIXED BUT FY FZ MX
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11 TO 110 BY 11 FIXED BUT MZ

111 TO 120 BY 1 FIXED BUT MX
121 FIXED
ELEMENT LOAD
1 TO 200 PR -1000.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENTS LIST 1 9 73

-----------------JOINT
LOAD
1
9
73
X-TRANS
1
1
1
Y-TRANS
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Z-TRANS
0.00686
0.00234
0.00271
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
X-ROTAN
Y-ROTAN
0.00000
0.00000
0.00040
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Z-ROTAN
0.00000
-0.00080
-0.00040
69. PRINT ELEMENT STRESSES LIST 1
ELEMENT STRESSES
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ELEMENT
LOAD
TOP :
BOTT:
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
33.33
4908.27
4908.29
SMAX= -4908.25
SMAX= 4908.29
SQY
VONB
TRESCAB
MX
SX
MY
SY
MXY
SXY
33.33
-20451.12
-20451.12
-0.07
4908.27
0.00
0.00
0.00
4908.29
0.02 ANGLE= 90.0
SMIN= 4908.25 TMAX=
0.02 ANGLE= 90.0

MAXIMUM
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL
SHEAR
VONMISES
TRESCA
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
PLATE NO.
CASE NO.
4.908288E+03 -4.908288E+03
1
1
1
1
1.799439E-02
1
1
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1
1

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OBJECTIVE:
To find element stress due to joint load at the fixed end

of a tapered plate with one end fixed.
REFERENCES: Crandall, S.H., & Dahl, N.C., An Introduction to the

Mechanics of Solids, McGraw Hill, Inc., 1959.
PROBLEM:
The tapered plate structure is loaded at the free end.

Calculate the maximum stress at the midspan.
1.5
4.5
1.5
4.5
50
GIVEN:
E = 30000.0 ksi
P = 4k, Thickness = 2
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
STAAD (node 16,
elements 9 and 11)
Difference
Maximum stress at the center, psi

8333.0
0.5 (8333.35 + 8359.62) = 8346.49
0.16%
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STAAD SPACE :A TAPERED BEAM WITH PLATE ELEMENTS

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UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1
50.000
0.000
0.000
2
50.000
-4.500
0.000
3
50.000
-9.000
0.000
4
45.000
0.000
0.000
5
45.000
-4.200
0.000
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45.000
-8.400
0.000
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40.000
0.000
0.000
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40.000
-3.900
0.000
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40.000
-7.800
0.000
10
35.000
0.000
0.000
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35.000
-3.600
0.000
12
35.000
-7.200
0.000
13
30.000
0.000
0.000
14
30.000
-3.300
0.000
15
30.000
-6.600
0.000
16
25.000
0.000
0.000
17
25.000
-3.000
0.000
18
25.000
-6.000
0.000
19
20.000
0.000
0.000
20
20.000
-2.700
0.000
21
20.000
-5.400
0.000
22
15.000
0.000
0.000
23
15.000
-2.400
0.000
24
15.000
-4.800
0.000
25
10.000
0.000
0.000
26
10.000
-2.100
0.000
27
10.000
-4.200
0.000
28
5.000
0.000
0.000
29
5.000
-1.800
0.000
30
5.000
-3.600
0.000
31
0.000
0.000
0.000
32
0.000
-1.500
0.000
33
0.000
-3.000
0.000
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ELEMENT PROPERTY
1 TO 20 TH 2.
CONSTANTS
E 30000000. ALL
POISSON 0.2 ALL
SUPPORTS
1 TO 3 FIXED
LOAD 1 POINT LOAD
JOINT LOAD
31 FY -4000.
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT ELEMENT JOINT STRESSES LIST 9 11
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ELEMENT
LOAD
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
0.00
4157.59
4160.36
TOP : SMAX= 4154.81
BOTT: SMAX= 4154.81
JOINT
0.00
16
TOP : SMAX= 8333.35
BOTT: SMAX= 8333.35
JOINT
0.00
17
TOP : SMAX=
220.82
BOTT: SMAX=
220.82
JOINT
0.00
14
TOP : SMAX=
71.72
BOTT: SMAX=
71.72
JOINT
0.00
13
TOP : SMAX= 8341.85
BOTT: SMAX= 8341.85
11
0.00
4155.63
4159.35
TOP : SMAX= 4151.91
BOTT: SMAX= 4151.91
JOINT
0.00
19
TOP : SMAX= 8287.05
BOTT: SMAX= 8287.05
JOINT
0.00
20
TOP : SMAX=
260.40
BOTT: SMAX=
260.40
JOINT
0.00
17
TOP : SMAX=
126.52
BOTT: SMAX=
126.52
JOINT
0.00
16
TOP : SMAX= 8359.62
BOTT: SMAX= 8359.62
SQY
VONB
TRESCAB
0.00
4157.59
4160.36
SMIN=
SMIN=
0.00
MX
SX
0.00
-4.32
TMAX=
TMAX=
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-78.55
SMIN=
-78.72 TMAX=
SMIN=
-78.72 TMAX=
0.00
0.00
42.49
SMIN= -174.74 TMAX=
SMIN= -174.74 TMAX=
0.00
0.00
-107.35
SMIN= -252.54 TMAX=
SMIN= -252.54 TMAX=
0.00
0.00
93.65
SMIN=
93.18 TMAX=
SMIN=
93.18 TMAX=
0.00
4155.63
4159.35
SMIN=
SMIN=
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-5.55
-5.55
0.00
-4.64
-7.44
-7.44
TMAX=
TMAX=
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-72.93
SMIN=
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SMIN=
-73.10 TMAX=
0.00
0.00
69.05
SMIN= -212.54 TMAX=
SMIN= -212.54 TMAX=
0.00
0.00
-132.29
SMIN= -297.91 TMAX=
SMIN= -297.91 TMAX=
0.00
0.00
82.05
SMIN=
81.68 TMAX=
SMIN=
81.68 TMAX=
MY
SY
0.00
4153.58
2080.18
2080.18
0.00
8333.17
4206.03
4206.03
0.00
3.59
197.78
197.78
0.00
-73.48
162.13
162.13
0.00
8341.38
4124.34
4124.34
0.00
4149.10
2079.67
2079.67
0.00
8286.88
4180.08
4180.08
0.00
-21.19
236.47
236.47
0.00
-39.10
212.21
212.21
0.00
8359.26
4138.97
4138.97
MXY
SXY
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-71.59
ANGLE=
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0.00
38.19
ANGLE= -0.3
ANGLE= -0.3
0.00
-196.82
ANGLE= -42.2
ANGLE= -42.2
0.00
-161.24
ANGLE= 42.0
ANGLE= 42.0
0.00
62.12
ANGLE= -0.4
ANGLE= -0.4
0.00
-107.91
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
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0.00
37.52
ANGLE= -0.3
ANGLE= -0.3
0.00
-232.13
ANGLE= -39.5
ANGLE= -39.5
0.00
-207.04
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ANGLE= 38.7
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PRINCIPAL
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SHEAR
VONMISES
TRESCA
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STRESS
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STRESS
STRESS
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OBJECTIVE:
To find Normal stress on the edge of a circular hole in

the center of a Rectangular plate.
REFERENCES: Young, W. C., Roarks Formulas for Stress and

Strain, McGraw-Hill Inc., 6th Edition, 1989 (Page 732,
Type 7)
PROBLEM:
Find the normal stress on the edge of the circular hole for
the plate shown, when an in-plane load causes tension.
Use a 1/4th doubly symmetric model.
3.5 in
6.05 in
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GIVEN:
E = 30 x 106 psi Poissons ratio = 0.3

Length = 12.10 in. Width = 7.00 in.
Load = 2000 lbs. Thickness = 0.1 in.
Fillet radius = 1.0 in.
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
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Difference
Stress on fillet (plate 1, node 1)

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* REFERENCE: "ROARK'S FORMULAS FOR STRESS AND STRAIN", YOUNG W. C.,
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SIXTH EDITION, MCGRAW-HILL, PAGE 732.
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7. GENERAL CIRCULAR HOLE IN CENTER OF A MEMBER OF RECTANGULAR CROSS
*
1/4 MODEL DOUBLY SYMMETRIC
*
D = 7.0 INCHES WIDTH
*
R = 1.0 INCH
HOLE RADIUS
*
T = 0.1 INCH
THICKNESS
*
L = 12.1 INCH
LENGTH
* LOAD = 2000 POUNDS
* THEORETICAL RESULTS
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AVERAGE STRESS AT ENDS = 2857 PSI (7 INCH WIDTH)
*
AVERAGE NOMINAL STRESS AT CENTER = 4000 PSI (7-5 INCH WIDTH)
*
K STRESS CONCENTRATION FACTOR = 2.3688
*
MAXIMUM STRESS AT EDGE OF HOLE = 2.3688 * 4000 = 9475 PSI
* STAAD RESULTS
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MAXIMUM STRESS AT EDGE OF HOLE = 9489 PSI
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UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1
0.000
1.000
0.000
2
-0.174
0.985
0.000
3
-0.342
0.940
0.000
4
-0.500
0.866
0.000
5
-0.643
0.766
0.000
6
-0.766
0.643
0.000
7
-0.866
0.500
0.000
8
-0.940
0.342
0.000
9
-0.985
0.174
0.000
10
-1.000
0.000
0.000
11
0.000
1.200
0.000
12
-0.208
1.182
0.000
13
-0.410
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211 TO 226 231 TO 246 THICKNESS 0.1
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1 TO 9 11 TO 19 21 TO 29 31 TO 66 77 TO 86 97 TO 106 117 TO 126 137 138 TO 146 157 TO 166 171 TO 186 191 TO 206 211 TO 226 231 TO 246
CONSTANTS
E 3E+007 ALL
POISSON 0.3 ALL
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10 20 30 40 74 TO 84 FIXED BUT FX
1 11 21 31 44 50 56 62 68 FIXED BUT FY
LOAD 1 TENSILE LOAD
JOINT LOAD
84 FX -42.857
95 106 117 128 139 FX -85.714
150 FX -103.571
161 172 183 FX -121.428
194 FX -60.714
PERFORM ANALYSIS PRINT STATIC CHECK
STATIC LOAD/REACTION/EQUILIBRIUM SUMMARY FOR CASE NO.
TENSILE LOAD
***TOTAL APPLIED LOAD

SUMMATION FORCE-X
SUMMATION FORCE-Y
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MAXIMUM DISPLACEMENTS ( INCH /RADIANS) (LOADING

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AT NODE
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X-TRANS
Y-TRANS
Z-TRANS
X-ROTAN
Y-ROTAN
6
84
1
1
-0.00024
-0.00066
-0.00008
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Z-ROTAN
-0.00029
0.00000

ELEMENT STRESSES
---------------FORCE OR STRESS = FORCE/UNIT WIDTH/THICK, MOMENT = FORCE-LENGTH/UNIT WIDTH
ELEMENT
LOAD
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
0.00
7461.40
7753.48
TOP : SMAX= 7753.48
BOTT: SMAX= 7753.48
JOINT
0.00
1
TOP : SMAX= 9553.97
BOTT: SMAX= 9553.97
JOINT
0.00
11
TOP : SMAX= 6188.12
BOTT: SMAX= 6188.12
JOINT
0.00
12
TOP : SMAX= 6055.53
BOTT: SMAX= 6055.53
JOINT
0.00
2
TOP : SMAX= 9227.81
BOTT: SMAX= 9227.81
SQY
VONB
TRESCAB
MX
SX
0.00
0.00
7461.40
650.49
7753.48
SMIN=
623.26 TMAX=
SMIN=
623.26 TMAX=
0.00
0.00
751.63
SMIN=
686.52 TMAX=
SMIN=
686.52 TMAX=
0.00
0.00
608.93
SMIN=
595.61 TMAX=
SMIN=
595.61 TMAX=
0.00
0.00
548.98
SMIN=
544.64 TMAX=
SMIN=
544.64 TMAX=
0.00
0.00
666.87
SMIN=
606.47 TMAX=
SMIN=
606.47 TMAX=
MY
SY
MXY
SXY
0.00
7726.25
3565.11
3565.11
0.00
9488.87
4433.73
4433.73
0.00
6174.80
2796.26
2796.26
0.00
6051.20
2755.44
2755.44
0.00
9167.41
4310.67
4310.67
0.00
-439.78
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
3.5
3.5
0.00
-757.04
ANGLE=
4.9
ANGLE=
4.9
0.00
-272.64
ANGLE=
2.8
ANGLE=
2.8
0.00
-154.55
ANGLE=
1.6
ANGLE=
1.6
0.00
-719.10
ANGLE=
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ANGLE=
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PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL
SHEAR
VONMISES
TRESCA
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
9.553975E+03 5.446447E+02 4.433729E+03 7.461401E+03
PLATE NO.
1
1
1
1
CASE NO.
1
1
1
1
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1
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the displacement at center, and bending stress at

the center and at the perimeter of a circular plate fixed at
its periphery.
REFERENCE: Young, W. C., Roarks Formulas for Stress and Strain,

6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, Inc., Page 429.
GIVEN:
E = 10x106 psi, Poissons ratio = 0.3

Radius = 10.0 in., Thickness = 0.02 in
Uniform pressure = 0.1 psi
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
, joint 1, in.
2.1328
2.1605
1.36%
M, joint 1, lb - in.
0.8125
0.8300
2.62%
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UNIT POUND INCH
JOINT COORDINATES CYLINDRICAL REVERSE
1 0. 0. 0.
2 1.0 0. 0. 37 1.0 0. 350.
38 1.2916 0. 0. 73 1.2916 0. 350.
74 1.6681 0. 0. 109 1.6681 0. 350.
110 2.1544 0. 0. 145 2.1544 0. 350.
146 2.7826 0. 0. 181 2.7826 0. 350.
182 3.5938 0. 0. 217 3.5938 0. 350.
218 4.6416 0. 0. 253 4.6416 0. 350.
254 5.9948 0. 0. 289 5.9948 0. 350.
290 7.7426 0. 0. 325 7.7426 0. 350.
326 10. 0. 0. 361 10. 0. 350.
ELEMENT INCIDENCES
37 2 38 39 3 TO 71 1 1
72 37 73 38 2
REPEAT ALL 8 36 36
1 1 2 3
2 1 3 4
3 1 4 5
4 1 5 6
5 1 6 7
6 1 7 8
7 1 8 9
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9 1 10 11
10 1 11 12
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19 1 20 21
20 1 21 22
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22 1 23 24
23 1 24 25
24 1 25 26
25 1 26 27
26 1 27 28
27 1 28 29
28 1 29 30
29 1 30 31
30 1 31 32
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CONSTANTS
E 10000000 ALL
POISSON 0.3 ALL
SUPPORT
326 TO 361 FIXED
ELEMENT LOAD
1 TO 360 PRE 0.1
PERFORM ANALYSIS
PRINT JOINT DISPLACEMENT LIST 1

-----------------JOINT
LOAD
1
X-TRANS
Y-TRANS
0.00000
Z-TRANS
2.16005
0.00000
X-ROTAN
Y-ROTAN
0.00000
Z-ROTAN
0.00000
0.00000

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ELEMENT
LOAD
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
SQY
VONB
TRESCAB
-1.48
-2.18
12399.08
12399.08
12399.08
12399.08
TOP : SMAX= 12399.08 SMIN= 12399.08
BOTT: SMAX=-12399.08 SMIN=-12399.08
JOINT
-1.48
-2.18
1
TOP : SMAX= 12692.08 SMIN= 12436.87
BOTT: SMAX=-12436.87 SMIN=-12692.08
JOINT
-1.48
-2.18
2
TOP : SMAX= 12436.87 SMIN= 12249.21
BOTT: SMAX=-12249.21 SMIN=-12436.87
JOINT
-1.48
-2.18
3
TOP : SMAX= 12323.49 SMIN= 12255.94
BOTT: SMAX=-12255.94 SMIN=-12323.49
MX
SX
MY
SY
0.83
0.00
0.83
0.00
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.85
0.00
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.82
0.00
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.82
0.00
TMAX=
TMAX=
0.00
0.00
0.83
0.00
127.61
127.61
0.83
0.00
93.83
93.83
0.82
0.00
33.78
33.78
MXY
SXY
0.00
0.00
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
90.0
90.0
0.00
0.00
0.0
0.0
0.00
0.00
0.0
0.0
0.00
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MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL
SHEAR
VONMISES
TRESCA
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
PLATE NO.
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1.269208E+04 -1.269208E+04
1
1
1
1
1.276061E+02
1
1
1.239908E+04
1
1
1.239908E+04
1
1
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LOAD
FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
0.00
-0.87
0.00
-0.01
0.00
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the bending moments at various points on a wall

fixed along 3 edges.
REFERENCE: Warren C. Young, Roarks Formulas for Stress and

Strain, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, Inc.
PROBLEM:
Find the bending moment at the points circled in the

figure for 2 load cases - a) a uniform pressure over the
entire wall b) a hydrostatic pressure varying linearly from
0 at the top to maximum at the bottom.
GIVEN:
E = 3150 Kip/sq.in., Poissons ratio = 0.2

Length of wall = a = 60ft
Height of wall = b = 40ft
a = 60
= 1.5
b
40
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Theoretical solution: Moment is calculated as
i . q . b 2
6
where,
i is shown in the table below

q = magnitude of pressure = 1 kip/sq.ft
b = height of wall = 40ft
From case 10a, Table 26, page 469 of reference:
Location
0.727
Bending Moment
per unit width
(kip.ft/ft)
193.87
0.484
129
1.073
286.13
i for a / b = 1.5
Midpoint of bottom edge

(Moment about the horizontal axis)
Midpoint of top edge (free edge)
Corner of free edge and fixed edge
(Moment about the vertical axis)
STAAD Output
Location
Middle of top edge
STAAD Output
Reference
MX Reaction at
Node 3, over a 1ft
width
Element Joint Stress,
Plate 300, Node 4
MY Reaction at
Node 2, over a unit
width
Bending Moment
per unit width
393.25 = 196.63
2
130.57
294.01 = 294.01
1
Comparison for uniform pressure loading
Location
Midpoint of top edge
Reference
193.87
STAAD
196.63
Difference
1.42%
129
130.57
1.22%
286.13
294.01
2.75%
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INTENSITY AT THE TOP, MAXIMUM AT THE BASE
Theoretical solution: Moment is calculated as
i . q . b 2
6
where,
i is shown in the table below

q = pressure at bottom = 3.5 kips/sq.ft
b = height of wall = 40ft
From case 10d, Table 26, page 470 of reference:
Location
0.351
Bending Moment
per unit width
(kip.ft/ft)
327.6
0.244
227.73
STAAD Output
Reference
MX Reaction at
Node 3, distributed
over unit width
MY Reaction at
Node 2, over unit
width
Bending Moment
per unit width
672.97 = 336.48
2

for a / b = 1.5
STAAD Output
Location
212.02
Comparison for linearly varying load
Location
Reference
327.6
STAAD
336.48
Difference
2.71%
227.73
212.02
6.9%
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JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 0 40 0
3 30 0 0 ; 4 30 40 0
5 60 0 0 ; 6 60 40 0
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DEFINR MESH
A JOINT 1
B JOINT 2
C JOINT 3
D JOINT 4
E JOINT 5
F JOINT 6
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MESH ABDC 20 15
MESH CDFE 20 15
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1 TO 600 THICKNESS 2
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CONSTANTS
E 3150 ALL
POISSON 0.2 ALL
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SUPPORTS
XRA -1 1 FIXED
XRA 59 61 FIXED
YRA -1 1 FIXED
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ELEMENT LOAD
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ELEMENT LOAD
YRA -1 3 TRAP X 3.5 3.325
YRA 1 5 TRAP X 3.325 3.15
YRA 3 7 TRAP X 3.15 2.975
YRA 5 9 TRAP X 2.975 2.8
YRA 7 11 TRAP X 2.8 2.625
YRA 9 13 TRAP X 2.625 2.45
YRA 11 15 TRAP X 2.45 2.275
YRA 13 17 TRAP X 2.275 2.1
YRA 15 19 TRAP X 2.1 1.925
YRA 17 21 TRAP X 1.925 1.75
YRA 19 23 TRAP X 1.75 1.575
YRA 21 25 TRAP X 1.575 1.4
YRA 23 27 TRAP X 1.4 1.225
YRA 25 29 TRAP X 1.225 1.05
YRA 27 31 TRAP X 1.05 0.875
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YRA 31 35 TRAP X 0.7 0.525

YRA 33 37 TRAP X 0.525 0.35
YRA 35 39 TRAP X 0.35 0.175
YRA 37 41 TRAP X 0.175 0
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PRINT SUPPORT REACTION LIST 2 3

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FEET
LOAD
FORCE-X
FORCE-Y
FORCE-Z
MOM-X
MOM-Y
MOM Z
1
2
1
2
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
24.53
-3.71
52.99
112.98
-59.96
-42.73
393.25
672.97
-294.01
-212.02
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2
3

ELEMENT STRESSES
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FORCE,LENGTH UNITS= KIP
FEET

ELEMENT
300
LOAD
SQX
VONT
TRESCAT
-0.88
187.31
189.32
TOP : SMAX=
189.32
BOTT: SMAX=
-4.09
JOINT
-0.92
318
TOP : SMAX=
187.73
BOTT: SMAX=
-6.32
JOINT
-0.92
319
TOP : SMAX=
186.14
BOTT: SMAX=
-1.29
JOINT
-0.84
4
TOP : SMAX=
195.89
BOTT: SMAX=
-2.11
JOINT
-0.84
338
TOP : SMAX=
187.52
BOTT: SMAX=
-6.61
2
-0.92
173.63
175.30
TOP : SMAX=
175.30
BOTT: SMAX=
-3.37
JOINT
-0.94
318
TOP : SMAX=
174.29
BOTT: SMAX=
-5.55
JOINT
-0.94
319
TOP : SMAX=
172.86
BOTT: SMAX=
-0.93
JOINT
-0.90
4
TOP : SMAX=
179.21
BOTT: SMAX=
-1.34
JOINT
-0.90
338
SQY
VONB
TRESCAB
MX
SX
1.09
2.76
187.31
0.00
189.32
SMIN=
4.09 TMAX=
SMIN= -189.32 TMAX=
0.26
4.26
0.00
SMIN=
6.32 TMAX=
SMIN= -187.73 TMAX=
1.92
0.87
0.00
SMIN=
1.29 TMAX=
SMIN= -186.14 TMAX=
1.92
1.43
0.00
SMIN=
2.11 TMAX=
SMIN= -195.89 TMAX=
0.26
4.47
0.00
SMIN=
6.61 TMAX=
SMIN= -187.52 TMAX=
0.78
2.26
173.63
0.00
175.30
SMIN=
3.37 TMAX=
SMIN= -175.30 TMAX=
0.29
3.71
0.00
SMIN=
5.55 TMAX=
SMIN= -174.29 TMAX=
1.26
0.62
0.00
SMIN=
0.93 TMAX=
SMIN= -172.86 TMAX=
1.26
0.90
0.00
SMIN=
1.34 TMAX=
SMIN= -179.21 TMAX=
0.29
3.81
0.00
MY
SY
MXY
SXY
126.18
0.00
-2.01
0.00
92.61
92.61
125.11
0.00
90.71
90.71
124.08
0.00
92.42
92.42
130.57
0.00
96.89
96.89
124.95
0.00
90.46
90.46
116.85
0.00
ANGLE=
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85.96
116.18
0.00
84.37
84.37
115.24
0.00
85.97
85.97
119.47
0.00
88.94
88.94
116.53
0.00
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ANGLE=
ANGLE=
ANGLE=
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ANGLE=
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ANGLE=
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-2.45
0.00
1.2
1.2
-1.27
0.00
0.6
0.6
-1.57
0.00
0.7
0.7
-2.76
0.00
1.3
1.3
-1.13
0.00
0.6
0.6
-1.21
0.00
0.6
0.6
-0.38
0.00
0.2
0.2
-1.05
0.00
0.5
0.5
-1.88
0.00
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SMAX=
174.84
-5.67
SMIN=
SMIN=
5.67
-174.84
TMAX=
TMAX=
84.58
84.58
ANGLE=
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MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL
SHEAR
VONMISES
TRESCA
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
STRESS
PLATE NO.
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1
1
9.688837E+01
300
1
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Verification Problem STATSTAT-SOLIDSOLID-1

OBJECTIVE:
To find the displacement at the free end of a cantilever

beam with solid elements.
REFERENCE: Hand calculation

PROBLEM:
Calculate the maximum displacement of a cantilever

beam due to a concentrated load at the free end
Entire
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Free end
section
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numbers
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L = 10 in
A = 2 in2
I = 2/3 in4
P = 300 lbs
= 0.3
E = 29000 ksi
HAND CALCULATION:
bend = PL3/3EI = 300(10)3 / (3(30000000)(2/3)) = 0.005 in

shear = 12/5(1+)PL/AE = 12/5 (1+.3)(300(10))/((30000000)(2))= 0.000156 in
= bend + shear = 0.005 + 0.000156 = 0.00516 in
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
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Difference
Deflection, , in
0.00516
0.00525
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1 0 0 0 21 10 0 0
REPE 4 0 0 .25
REPE ALL 4 0 .5 0
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REPE 3 20 21
REPE ALL 3 80 105
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E STEEL ALL
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JOINT LOAD
21 105 441 525 FY -75.
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105
273
441
525
LOAD
1
1
1
1
1
X-TRANS
Y-TRANS
Z-TRANS
-0.00078
-0.00078
0.00000
0.00078
0.00078
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-0.00529
-0.00525
-0.00529
-0.00529
0.00001
-0.00001
0.00000
-0.00001
0.00001
X-ROTAN
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Y-ROTAN
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
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0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
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Verification Problem STATSTAT-SOLIDSOLID-2

OBJECTIVE:
To find the displacement at the free end and normal

stresses at mid-span of a cantilever beam with solid
elements.
REFERENCE: Hand calculation and STARDYNE Verification Manual

problem 3
PROBLEM:
For the cantilever beam and load cases described below,

calculate:
1.
2.
GIVEN:
the maximum displacement/rotation for all load

cases
the normal stresses at midspan for load cases 1, 3
and 4
L = 15 in
I = 4.5 in4
E = 10,000ksi
A = 6 in2
= 0.3
The following loads are applied at the free end:

Load case 1: 1200 lbs axial compressive load
Load case 2: 2000 in-lbs torsion moment
Load case 3: 2500 in-lbs bending moment
Load case 4: 1000 lbs shear load
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Table 1: Maximum Displacement/Rotation

Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
Load case 1
(in)
0.00030
0.00029
None
Load case 2
(rad)
0.00166
0.00149
6.6%
Load case 3
(in)
0.00625
0.00619
4.2%
Load case 4
(in)
0.02531
0.02533
3.1%
Table 2: Normal Stresses at Midspan

Solution
Load case 1
Load case 3
(psi)
(psi)
Theory
200.00
833.33
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200.00*
833.00*
Difference
None
11.3%
* Stresses computed at Node 32 of solid #10
Load case 4
(psi)
2500.00
2630.00*
6.1%
CALCULATION:
Displacements/Rotations:
Load 1: = Pl/(AE) = (1200)(15)/((6)(10000000)) = 0.0003 in
Load 2: = Tl/(c2ab3G) = (2000)(15)/((0.1958)(3)(23)(3846154)) = 0.00166 rad
where:
a = long side of the cross section
b = short side of the cross section
c2 = 0.1958 for a/b = 1.5
G = E/(2(1+)) = 10000000/(2(1+0.3)) = 3846154 psi
Load 3: = Ml2/(2EI) = (2500)(152)/((2)(10000000)(4.5)) = 0.00625 in
Load 4: = Pl3/(3EI) + 12/5(1+)(PL/(AE)) =
(1000)(153)/((3)(10000000)(4.5))
+ 12/5(1.3)(1000)(15)/((6)(10000000)) = 0.025312 in
Stresses at Midspan:
Load 1: a = P/A = 1200/6 = 200 psi
Load 3: b = My/I = (2500)(15)/4.5 = 833.33 psi
Load 4: b = My/I = (7.5)(1000)(1.5)/4.5 = 2500 psi
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Verification Problem STATSTAT-NONLINNONLIN-1

OBJECTIVE:
To verify P-Delta analysis for a Ten story plane frame.
REFERENCE: Naeim, F., The Seismic Design Handbook, Van

Nostrand Reinhold, 1989.
PROBLEM:
Find the lateral displacement of the 10th story after two

iterations of P-Delta analysis.
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Verification Problem DYNADYNA-TRUSTRUS-1

OBJECTIVE:
To calculate the Natural frequency of vibration for a two

story truss.
REFERENCE: Hand calculation using known formula.

PROBLEM:
Find the natural frequency of vibration, f, of the truss.

10
10 k
10 k
20
GIVEN:
E= 30000.0 ksi.
All members L4x4x5/16
Weight at joints 3 and 6 = 10 kips each
THEORY:
Average at top = (0.45255 + 0.43535)/2 = 0.444

Stiffness of truss, k=P/ = 20.0/0.4440 = 45.05 k/in
Mass, M = w/g = 20.0/386.4 = 0.05175 k-sec2/in
Frequency, f = (k/m)/2 = (45.05/.05175)/ 2
= 4.695 Hz
COMPARISON:
Solution
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Frequency, f, Hz
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Verification Problem DYNADYNA-BEAMBEAM-1

OBJECTIVE:
To calculate the Natural frequency of vibration for a

rectangular cantilever beam with a mass at the free end.
REFERENCE: Calculated using known formulas

PROBLEM:
Find the natural frequency of vibration, , of the

cantilever beam.
GIVEN:
E= 30000.0 ksi.
h =12.0 in
b = 6.0 in
W= 10.0 k
g = 386.4 in/sec2
L = 120.0 in
CALCULATION:
Stiffness at free end, k=3EI/ L3 = 45 k/in

Mass, m=w/g=10.0/386.4=0.0258799 k-sec2/in
Circular frequency, = (k/m) = 41.70 rad/sec
= 6.637 cycles/sec
COMPARISON:
Solution
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OBJECTIVE:
To calculate the Natural frequency of vibration using the

Rayleigh method for a light cantilever beam with a mass
at the free end.
REFERENCE: Thomson, W.T., Vibration Theory and Applications,

Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1965.
PROBLEM:
Find the natural frequency of vibration, f, of a mass, m,

attached to the end of a light cantilever beam of length,
L, and flexural stiffness, EI.
GIVEN:
E= 30000.0 ksi.
I = 1.33333 in4
m = 0.1 lb - sec2/in
L = 30 in
COMPARISON:
Solution
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Frequency, f, Hz
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CONSTANTS
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LOAD 1 NATURAL FREQUENCY
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2 FY -38.64
CALCULATE RAYLEIGH FREQUENCY
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1 =
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X-TRANS
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-0.00870
Z-TRANS
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the fundamental frequency of vibration for a

simply supported beam with a uniform mass.

Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1965. Also compared with ANSYS
Finite Element Software.
PROBLEM:
Find the fundamental frequency, f, of a simply supported

beam of uniform cross-section.
GIVEN:
E = 30000.0 ksi.
L = 80 in
w = 1.124 lb/in
A = 4 in2
I = 1.33333 in4
g = 386.4 in/sec2
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
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Difference
Frequency, f, Hz
28.766
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the first three natural frequencies of vibration for

a cantilever beam with a uniform mass.

Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1965. Also compared with ANSYS
Finite Element software.
PROBLEM:
Find the first three natural frequencies, f1, f2 and f3 of the

cantilever beam.
GIVEN:
E is 30000.0 ksi.
L = 80 in
w = 1.124 lb/in
A = 4 in2
I = 1.33333 in4
g = 386.4 in/sec2
COMPARISON:
Solution
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Frequency, f1, Hz
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Frequency, f2, Hz
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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, 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
GIVEN:
EI = 30000.0 k-sq. in.

A = 7.0 ft
B = 3.0 ft.
K = 300.0 lb/in.
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Period, sec
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the fundamental frequency, displacement and

maximum bending stress due to a response spectrum for
a simply supported beam.
REFERENCE: Biggs, J.M., Introduction to Structural Dynamics,

McGrow Hill, Inc., 1964. Results are also compared with
ANSYS Finite element Software.
PROBLEM:
Find the fundamental frequency, f, displacement, , and

the maximum bending stress, max , due to a given
response spectra.
GIVEN:
E = 30000.0 ksi.
L = 240.0 in.
A = 273.9726 in 2
g = 386.4 in/sec 2
m = 0.2 lb-sec 2 /in 2

I = 333.3333 in 4
damping = 0.0
COMPARISON:
Solution
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Frequency, f, Hz
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UNIT INCHES POUND
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0. 0. 0.; 2 10. 0. 0.; 3 20. 0. 0.; 4 30. 0. 0.; 5 40. 0. 0.
6 50. 0. 0.; 7 60. 0. 0.; 8 70. 0. 0.; 9 80. 0. 0.; 10 90. 0. 0.
11 100. 0. 0.; 12 110. 0. 0.; 13 120. 0. 0.; 14 130. 0. 0.
15 140. 0. 0.; 16 150. 0. 0.; 17 160. 0. 0.; 18 170. 0. 0.
19 180. 0. 0.; 20 190. 0. 0.; 21 200. 0. 0.; 22 210. 0. 0.
23 220. 0. 0.; 24 230. 0. 0.; 25 240. 0. 0.
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2; 2 2 3; 3 3 4; 4 4 5; 5 5 6; 6 6 7; 7 7 8; 8 8 9; 9 9 10; 10 10 11
11 11 12; 12 12 13; 13 13 14; 14 14 15; 15 15 16; 16 16 17; 17 17 18
18 18 19; 19 19 20; 20 20 21; 21 21 22; 22 22 23; 23 23 24; 24 24 25
1 TO 24 PRI AX 273.973 IZ 333.333 YD 14.
CONSTANTS
E 30000000. ALL
SUPPORTS
25 PINNED
1 FIXED BUT FX MX MZ
CUT OFF MODE 1
CUT OFF FREQUENCY 12
LOAD 1 SEISMIC DISPLACEMENT RESPONSE SPECTRUM
MEMBER LOAD
1 TO 24 UNI GY 77.28
1 TO 24 UNI GX 77.28
SPECTRUM CQC Y 1. DIS SCALE 1. DAMP 0.0
0.1 0.44
10. 0.44
PERFORM ANALYSIS

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1
47
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EIGENSOLUTION : SUBSPACE METHOD ***
MODE
1
6.095
PERIOD(SEC)
0.16406
ACCURACY
8.681E-15
The following Frequencies are estimates that were calculated. These are for
information only and will not be used. Remaining values are either above
the cut off mode/freq values or are of low accuracy. To use these
frequencies, rerun with a higher cutoff mode (or mode + freq) value.
MODE
2
3
4
5
PERIOD(SEC)
24.382
54.858
97.522
152.365
0.04101
0.01823
0.01025
0.00656
ACCURACY
1.927E-11
1.091E-09
2.714E-08
1.039E-06
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CQC
MODAL COMBINATION METHOD USED.
DYNAMIC WEIGHT X Y Z
MISSING WEIGHT X Y Z
MODAL WEIGHT X Y Z
1.816080E+04 1.777440E+04
-1.816080E+04 -2.783521E+03
6.434273E-25 1.499088E+04
MODE
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ACCELERATION-G
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0.000000E+00 POUN
0.000000E+00 POUN
0.000000E+00 POUN
DAMPING
-------
1.67163
0.00000

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0.00 84.34
SUMM-X
0.00
0.000
BASE SHEAR IN POUN

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SUMM-Y
SUMM-Z
84.340
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TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
SRSS
10PCT
ABS
CQC
SHEAR
SHEAR
SHEAR
SHEAR
0.00 25059.16
0.00
--------------------------0.00 25059.16
0.00
0.00 25059.16
0.00
0.00 25059.16
0.00
0.00 25059.16
0.00

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1
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0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Z-TRANS
0.55464
0.55943
0.55464
X-ROTAN
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
Y-ROTAN
Z-ROTAN
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00096
0.00000
0.00096
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MEMBER STRESSES
MEMB
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AXIAL
BEND-Y
BEND-Z
COMBINED
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
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19986.1
19471.6
19986.1
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0.0
0.0
19986.1
20158.5
19986.1
20158.5
4.5
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1.00
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
20158.5
19986.1
20158.5
19986.1
4.5
4.5
0.0
0.0
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the natural frequencies of vibration for a simply

supported beam.
REFERENCE: Roarks formulas for stress and strain, Warren C. Young,

McGraw Hill, 6th edition.
Find the first five flexural natural frequencies of the

simple beam. Neglect shear deformation and rotary
inertia.
PROBLEM:
20
1 2
GIVEN:
20 21
E = 10 x 10 6 psi
Den = 0.1 lb/in. 3
A x = 2.0 in 2
I z = 0.6667 in 4
L = 20 in.
THEORETICAL SOLUTION:
From Table 36, Item 1b

fn =
kn
2
EI
wl 4
E = 10E6psi
w = Area x Density = 0.2 lb/in in weight units
= (0.2/386.4) in mass units
Hence, f n = k n (45.1574)
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COMPARISON:
Mode
kn
1
2
3
4
5
9.87
39.5
88.8
158
247
Theoretical frequency
45.1574 kn(cps)
445.70
1783.72
4009.98
7134.87
11153.88
STAAD
Difference
445.49
1781.97
4009.31
7127.07
11133.97
0.05%
0.1%
0.02%
0.11%
0.18%
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1 0 0 0 21 20 0 0
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2 20
CONSTANTS
E 10E6 ALL
DEN .1 ALL
MEMBER PROPERTIES
1 TO 20 PRIS AX 2 IZ .666667
SUPPORT
1 21 FIXED BUT MZ
2 TO 20 FIXED BUT FY MZ
CUT OFF MODE 6
CUT OFF FREQUENCY 12000
LOAD 1
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MODAL CALCULATION REQUESTED
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MODE
PERIOD(SEC)
1
2
3
4
5
445.494
1781.966
4009.307
7127.068
11133.969
0.00224
0.00056
0.00025
0.00014
0.00009

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1
2
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4
5
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0.00 84.97
0.00 0.00
0.00 9.13
0.00 0.00
0.00 3.07
SUMM-X
SUMM-Y
SUMM-Z
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
84.972
84.972
94.104
94.104
97.171
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
ACCURACY
1.189E-16
1.930E-13
4.051E-11
1.334E-09
1.251E-08
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Verification Problem DESIGNDESIGN-CONCRETECONCRETE-ACI 318318-1

OBJECTIVE:
To determine the reinforced steel quantity for a

rectangular beam per the ACI 318 code.
REFERENCE: Notes on ACI 318-02 Building Code Requirements

for Strucutural Concrete
Example 7.1 ( page # 724 ) Design of Rectangular Beam with Tension
Reinforcement Only.
and
Notes on ACI 318-99 Building Code Requirements
Example 10.1 ( page #
10-10 ) Design of Rectangular Beam with Tension
Reinforcement Only.
GIVEN:
Dead Load moment (service) = 56 ft-kips, Live

Load moment (service) = 35 ft-kips, fc = 4000 psi,
fy = 60,000 psi
COMPARISON:
Required Steel Area:
Code
ACI 318R-99
ACI 318R-02
Required Steel Area ( sq.in )

ACI Notes
STAAD
Difference
2.78
2.40
2.793
2.44
0.467
1.67
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Provided Steel Area:
Code
ACI 318R-02
Provided Steel Area ( sq.in )

ACI Notes
STAAD
(2 -#8 and
1 - #9) 2.40
( 2 - #10 ) 2.45
Note :
STAAD reports that it is unable to find a suitable bar arrangement to
satisfy the reinforcement requirement per ACI 318-1999. 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.
In fact, in the reference mentioned for the 1999 edition of ACI 318, the
bar arrangement chosen is 2 # 9 and 1 # 8. It proves the point that finding
bars of the same diameter is not possible for the 1999 edition based
solution.
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* REFERENCE : NOTES ON ACI 318-02 BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS
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INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 10 0 0
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2
UNIT INCH
MEMB PROP
1 PRIS YD 16.0 ZD 10.0
CONSTANTS
E CONCRETE ALL
POI CONCRETE ALL
SUPPORT
1 2 PINNED
UNIT FEET
LOAD 1 DEAD LOAD
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -4.48
LOAD 2 LIVE LOAD
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -2.8
LOAD COMBINATION 3 ACI 318R-99
1 1.4 2 1.7
LOAD COMBINATION 4 ACI 318R-02
1 1.2 2 1.6
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UNIT INCH
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NO.
10.00FT.
1 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
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*** BAR SIZE CAN NOT BE MATCHED TO MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS.

REQD. STEEL = 2.793 IN2, MAX. STEEL PERMISSIBLE = 2.873 IN2
MAX POS MOMENT =
137.90 KIP-FT, LOADING
3
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LEN -
NO.
10.00FT.

FY - 60000.
FC - 4000.
SIZE - 10.00 X 16.00 INCHES
LEVEL
HEIGHT
BAR INFO
FROM
TO
ANCHOR
FT.
IN.
FT.
IN.
FT.
IN.
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123.20 KIP-FT AT 5.00 FT, LOAD
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20.95 KIP Vs=
26.41 KIP
Tu=
0.00 KIP-FT Tc=
1.95 KIP-FT Ts=
0.00 KIP-FT LOAD
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NO STIRRUPS ARE REQUIRED FOR TORSION.
REINFORCEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR SHEAR.
PROVIDE NUM. 4 2-LEGGED STIRRUPS AT 6.9 IN. C/C FOR
46. IN.
ADDITIONAL LONGITUDINAL STEEL REQD. FOR TORSIONAL RESISTANCE =
0.00 SQ.IN.
AT END
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20.95 KIP Vs=
26.41 KIP
Tu=
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OBJECTIVE:
To determine the reinforced steel quantity for a Tbeam per the ACI 318 code.

Example 7.4 ( Page #
7-34 ) Design of Flange Section with Tension
Reinforcement Only.
and
Notes on ACI 318-99 Building Code Requirements
10-19 ) Design of Flange Section with Tension
Reinforcement Only.
GIVEN:
Dead Load moment (service) = 72 ft-kips, Live

Load moment (service) = 88 ft-kips, fc = 4000 psi,
fy = 60,000 psi
COMPARISON:
Code
ACI 318R-99
ACI 318R-02

ACI Notes
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Difference
3.08
2.78
3.075
2.85
0.162
2.51
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ACI 318R-02

ACI Notes
STAAD
( 3 -#9 ) 3.0
( 2 - #11 ) 2.96*
STAAD finds a more economical bar arrangement than that

specified in the ACI notes.
Notes :
In the ACI 318-99 based solution, the reinforcement provided is 3 #9 bars
= 3.0 sq.in, which is less than the requirement of 3.08 sq.in. In the
STAAD implementation of the code, any reinforcement arrangement
which yields less area than the required value is considered unacceptable.
One possible solution may be mixing bars of various diameters, but
STAAD is not equipped to do that. 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
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CONSTANTS
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SUPPORT
1 2 PINNED
UNIT FEET
LOAD 1 DEAD LOAD
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -5.76
LOAD 2 LIVE LOAD
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -7.04
LOAD COMBINATION 3 ACI 318-02
1 1.4 2 1.7
LOAD COMBINATION 4 ACI 318-02
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LEVEL
HEIGHT
BAR INFO
FROM
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ANCHOR
FT.
IN.
FT.
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IN.
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MAX POS MOMENT =
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52.33 KIP
Tu=
0.00 KIP-FT Tc=
2.73 KIP-FT Ts=
0.00 KIP-FT LOAD
4
41. IN.
0.00 SQ.IN.
AT END
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61.15 KIP Vc=
29.21 KIP Vs=
52.33 KIP
Tu=
0.00 KIP-FT Tc=
2.73 KIP-FT Ts=
0.00 KIP-FT LOAD
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41. IN.
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OBJECTIVE:

square column per ACI 318-02

7-46 ) Design of Square Column for Biaxial
loading.
GIVEN:
Pu = 1200 kips, Muz = 300 ft-kips, Muy = 125 ftkips, fc = 5000 psi, fy = 60,000 psi
COMPARISON:
Code
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ACI Notes
STAAD
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UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 0 12 0
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2
UNIT INCHES KIP
1 PRIS YD 24 ZD 24
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E CONCRETE ALL
POISSON CONCRETE ALL
SUPPORTS
1 FIXED
UNIT FEET KIP
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2 FY -1200
2 MZ 300
2 MX 125
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CODE ACI
UNIT INCHES KIP
FC 5 ALL
MINMAIN 11 ALL
MAXMAIN 11 ALL
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COLUMN
FY - 60000
NO.
DESIGN PER ACI 318-02 - AXIAL + BENDING
FC - 5000 PSI,
SQRE SIZE - 24.00 X 24.00 INCHES, TIED
ONLY MINIMUM STEEL IS REQUIRED.

AREA OF STEEL REQUIRED =
5.760
SQ. IN.
BAR CONFIGURATION
REINF PCT.
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Pn max
P-bal.
M-bal.
e-bal.(inch)
2795.88
2236.70
1039.31
894.77
10.33
M0
P-tens.
Des.Pn
Des.Mn
e/h
325.52
-374.40
1846.15
461.54
0.021
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Pn max
P-bal.
M-bal.
e-bal.(inch)
2795.88
2236.70
1039.31
894.77
10.33
M0
P-tens.
Des.Pn
Des.Mn
e/h
325.52
-374.40
1846.15
192.31
0.009
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Mn
Pn
Mn
(@ Z )
|
2064.65
571.73 1032.32
893.78
P0 |*
1892.60
657.35
860.27
856.61
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1720.54
729.78
688.22
795.25
Pn,max|__*
1548.49
787.54
516.16
707.98
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1376.43
832.65
344.11
595.12
Pn
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1204.38
867.74
172.05
465.20
NOMINAL|
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Pn
Mn
Pn
Mn
(@ Y )
AXIAL|
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2064.65
571.73 1032.32
893.78
COMPRESSION|
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1892.60
657.35
860.27
856.61
Pb|-------*Mb
1720.54
729.78
688.22
795.25
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1548.49
787.54
516.16
707.98
___________|____*_______ 1376.43
832.65
344.11
595.12
| * M0
Mn, 1204.38
867.74
172.05
465.20
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BENDING
P-tens|*
MOMENT
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OBJECTIVE:
To determine the reinforced steel quantity for the

square column as per ACI 318-99
REFERENCE: Examples problem 13.21.1 Page 509 in Reinforced

Concrete Design 5 the Edition By Chu-Kia Wang
and Charles G.Slamon.
GIVEN:
Pu = 144 kips, Muz = 120 ft-kips, Muy = 54 ftkips, fc = 3000 psi, fy = 60,000 psi
COMPARISON:
Code
ACI 318R-99

Ref. book Notes
STAAD
( 8 -#9 ) 8.0
(4 -#14 ) 9.0*
* In the reference book, the axial capacity provided is 141 kips,

which is less than the requirement of 144 kips. In the STAAD
implementation of the code, any reinforcement arrangement which
yields less capacity than the required value is considered unacceptable. This is why STAAD reports a higher required steel than
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UNIT FEET KIP
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 0 12 0
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2
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1 PRIS YD 16 ZD 16
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POISSON CONCRETE ALL
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UNIT FEET KIP
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2 FY -144
2 MZ 120
2 MX 54
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FYSEC 40 ALL
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FY - 40000
NO.
FC - 3000 PSI,
SQRE SIZE - 16.00 X 16.00 INCHES, TIED
8.474
SQ. IN.
BAR CONFIGURATION
REINF PCT.
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COLUMN INTERACTION: MOMENT ABOUT Z -AXIS (KIP-FT)

-------------------------------------------------------P0
Pn max
P-bal.
M-bal.
e-bal.(inch)
989.85
791.88
312.89
272.99
10.47
M0
P-tens.
Des.Pn
Des.Mn
e/h
178.88
-360.00
205.71
171.43
0.069
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-------------------------------------------------------P0
Pn max
P-bal.
M-bal.
e-bal.(inch)
989.85
791.88
312.89
272.99
10.47
M0
P-tens.
Des.Pn
Des.Mn
e/h
178.88
-360.00
205.71
77.14
0.031
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Mn
Pn
Mn
(@ Z )
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730.97
130.65
365.48
257.30
P0 |*
670.05
156.21
304.57
272.89
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609.14
178.28
243.66
267.81
Pn,max|__*
548.22
199.53
182.74
255.16
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487.31
219.54
121.83
234.02
Pn
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426.40
238.93
60.91
206.79
NOMINAL|
*
Pn
Mn
Pn
Mn
(@ Y )
AXIAL|
*
730.97
130.65
365.48
257.30
COMPRESSION|
*
670.05
156.21
304.57
272.89
Pb|-------*Mb
609.14
178.28
243.66
267.81
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548.22
199.53
182.74
255.16
___________|____*_______ 487.31
219.54
121.83
234.02
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238.93
60.91
206.79
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OBJECTIVE:

circular column per ACI 318-99
REFERENCE: Example problem 13.15.1 Page 481 in Reinforced

Concrete Design 5 the Edition By Chu-Kia Wang
and Charles G.Slamon.
GIVEN:
Pu = 1060 kips, Muz = 0 ft-kips, Muy = 0 ft-kips,

fc = 4000 psi, fy = 60,000 psi. Lateral
reinforcement : Spiral
COMPARISON:
Area of Steel
Ref. book Notes
STAAD
Difference
10.45
10.505
0.526
ACI 318R-99
Area of Steel
ACI 318R-99

Ref. book Notes
STAAD
( 7 -#11 ) 10.92
( 18 -#7 ) 10.82*
*STAAD reports a more economical bar arrangement than the

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JOINT COOR
1 0.0 0.0
2 0.0 12.0
MEMB INCI
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20.00 INCHES DIAMETER
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SPIR
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Verification Problem DESIGNDESIGN-STEELSTEEL-LRFDLRFD-1

OBJECTIVE:
To check the adequacy of a W8X24 American section to

carry a tensile design load of 245 Kips. Assume the
reduction in area due to bolt holes to be equivalent to a
net section factor of 0.72
DESIGN CODE:American AISC-LRFD 3rd edition

REFERENCE: Example 3.1, case (a), page 3-5, LRFD 3rd edition.
GIVEN:
FYLD=50 ksi, Length=10ft
COMPARISON:
Solution
Design Strength
(kips)
Theory
319
STAAD
318.6*
Difference
Small
* Value based on the term PNT in the STAAD output
NOTES : The assumed NSF of 0.72 is comparable to the term Ae/Ag
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* OBJECTIVE : CHECKING THE DESIGN AXIAL TENSILE STRENGTH OF A
* W8X24 AMERICAN SECTION. CAPACITY SHOULD BE 249 KIPS ACCORDING TO
* EXAMPLE 3-1 ON PAGE 3-5 OF 3RD EDITION LRFD CODE.
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MEMBER INCIDENCES
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FU 65 ALL
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LRFD-H1-1A-T
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Verification Problem
Problem DESIGNDESIGN-STEELSTEEL-LRFDLRFD-2
OBJECTIVE:
To check the adequacy of a L4X4X1/2 American single

angle to carry a tensile design load of 120 Kips. Assume
the reduction in area due to bolt holes to be equivalent to
a net section factor of 0.795
DESIGN CODE: American AISC-LRFD 3rd edition

GIVEN:
FYLD = 36 ksi
COMPARISON:
Solution
Design Strength
(kips)
Theory
122
STAAD
121.5*
Difference
Small
* Value based on the term PNT in the STAAD output
NOTES : The assumed NSF of 0.795 is comparable to the term Ae/Ag

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* EXAMPLE 3-2 ON PAGE 3-7 OF 3RD EDITION LRFD CODE.
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JOINT COORD
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MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
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2 FY 120
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
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FU 58 ALL
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PASS
LRFD-H1-1A-T
0.988
1
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0.00
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120.00
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OBJECTIVE:
To determine the capacity of W14X132 column in axial

compression. Column is braced at its ends for both axes.

GIVEN:
COMPARISON:
Solution
Design Strength
(kips)
Theory
844
STAAD
843.02*
Difference
Small
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LRFD-H1-1A-C
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OBJECTIVE:
To determine the capacity of W14X132 column in axial

compression. Column is braced at its ends for its major
axis, and at ends and mid-height for the minor axis.

REFERENCE: Example 4.1, case (b), page 4-7, LRFD 3rd edition.
GIVEN:
COMPARISON:
Solution
Design Strength
(kips)
Theory
1300
STAAD
1296.75*
Difference
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UNIT KIP FT
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1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 30 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
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POISS STEEL ALL
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LRFD-H1-1A-C
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OBJECTIVE:
To determine the design strength of an 8ft long single

angle L4X3.5X5/16 in axial compression. Column is
pinned at its ends and no intermediate bracing.

REFERENCE: Example 4.3, page 4-12, LRFD 3rd edition.
GIVEN:
FYLD=36 ksi, Length=8 ft
COMPARISON:
Solution
Design Strength
(kips)
Theory
28.7
STAAD
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MEMB INCI
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OBJECTIVE:
To find a suitable American T-section with an axial

compressive strength of 100 Kips. Member is 20ft long.
Ends are pinned, and the member is braced at the ends
only for both axes.

GIVEN:
COMPARISON:
Solution
Design Strength
(kips)
Theory
102
STAAD
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Verification
OBJECTIVE:
To validate that an American ASTM A500 grade B

HSS12X10X1/2 compression member has a design
compressive strength of over 500 kips.

REFERENCE: Example 4.8, page 4-13 & Table 4-6, Page 4-50, AISC
LRFD 3RD Edition
GIVEN:
HSS12X10X1/2 shape. FYLD=46 ksi, Length=20ft.

KY = KZ = 0.8
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
Design Strength in
Axial Compression
(kips)
634*
634.26**
Small
* In the solved example, on page 4-14, the capacity is

reported as Phi*Pn = 580 kips. Looking at Table 4-6 on
page 4-50, this happens to be the capacity for a 20 ft
effective length, not a 16 ft effective length. As per the
table, the capacity corresponding to a 16ft effective
length is 634 kips.
** Value based on the term PNC of 634.26 kips in the
STAAD output.
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POISS STEEL ALL
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PNT= 786.60
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VNY= 277.21
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OBJECTIVE:
To find a suitable American ASTM A53 grade B steel

pipe section with an axial compressive strength of 200
Kips. Member is 30ft long. Ends are pinned. Unbraced
length should be assumed as the distance between ends.

GIVEN:
COMPARISON:
Solution
Design Strength
(kips)
Theory
216
STAAD
216.82*
Difference
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JOINT COORD
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MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST PIPS80
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POISS STEEL ALL
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OBJECTIVE:
To determine the design compressive strength of a longleg-back-to-back double angle made of American
L4X3.5X1/2 angles with 3/4-in. separation. Member is 8
ft long. Ends are pinned. Unbraced length should be
assumed as the distance between ends.

GIVEN:
COMPARISON:
Solution
Design Strength
(kips)
Theory
101
STAAD
101.22*
Difference
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JOINT COORD
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MEMB INCI
1 1 2
UNIT INCH
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA LD L40355 SP 0.75
CONST
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POISS STEEL ALL
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LOAD 1
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LD
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OBJECTIVE:
To validate that an American Round HSS 10.000X0.5

compression member has a design compressive strength
of about 364 kips.

REFERENCE: Table 4-7, Page 4-68, AISC LRFD 3RD Edition
GIVEN:
Round HSS10.000X0.5 shape. FYLD=42 ksi,

Length=20ft
COMPARISON:
Solution
Design Strength in
Axial Compression
(kips)
Theory
364
STAAD
364.22*
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* DESIGN COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF A ROUND HSS 10.000X0.5
* TABLE 4-7, PAGE 4-68, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 0 20 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST HSSP10X0.5
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -350
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
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PNT= 525.42
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OBJECTIVE:
To determine the design flexural strength of an ASTM

A992 W18X40 bent about its strong axis on a 35-ft span
with a uniformly distributed load. The beam is braced
such that Lb=2ft. The deflection at mid-span due to a
uniformly distributed service load of 1 kip/ft is also to be
calculated.

REFERENCE: Example 5.1, Case (a), page 5-12, LRFD 3rd edition.
GIVEN:
COMPARISON:
Solution
Deflection (in)
Design Strength
(kips)
Theory
1.90
294
STAAD
1.892*
294**
Difference
Small
None
* Value based on Section Displacement output at section location
0.5 fir load case 1.
** Value based on the term MNZ of 3528 kip-in in the STAAD
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* INPUT FILE: AISC_LRFD_BEN1.STD
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* CAPACITY (MNZ) SHOULD BE ABOUT 294 KIP-FT
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 35 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W18X40
CONST
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POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -1.0
LOAD COMB 2
1 1.8
PERF ANALY
LOAD LIST 1
SECTION 0.5 ALL
PRINT SECTION DISP
MEMBER SECTION DISPLACEMENTS

---------------------------UNIT =INCHES FOR FPS AND CM FOR METRICS/SI SYSTEM
MEMB
LOAD
MAX LOCAL
GLOBAL X,Y,Z DISPL FROM START TO END JOINTS AT 1/12TH PTS

0.0000
0.0000
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DISP =
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-0.9571
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AT
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LOAD
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PARAM
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MAIN 1.0 ALL
FYLD 7200 ALL
UNT 2 ALL
TRACK 1 ALL
CHECK CODE ALL
L/DISP=
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10-23
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OBJECTIVE:

with a uniformly distributed load. The beam is braced at
the ends and at third points such that Lb=11.7ft.

REFERENCE: Example 5.1, Case (b), page 5-12, LRFD 3rd edition.
GIVEN:
COMPARISON:
Solution
Design Strength
(kip-ft)
Theory
211
STAAD
209.5*
Difference
Small
* Value based on the term MNZ of 2514 kip-in in the
STAAD output. The STAAD result is based on a Cb of
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MEMB INCI
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POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
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L1 L1 L1
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PNC=0.2310E+2|
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OBJECTIVE:

with a uniformly distributed load. The beam is braced at
the ends and so, Lb=35ft.

REFERENCE: Example 5.1, Case (c), page 5-12, LRFD 3rd edition.
GIVEN:
COMPARISON:
Solution
Design Strength
(kip-ft)
Theory
50.8
STAAD
50.6*
Difference
Small
* Value based on the term MNZ of 607.2 kip-in in the
STAAD output. It may be noted that the Cb value
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JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 35 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
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POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
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2 FIXED BUT MZ
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mny=0.0000E+0|
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Verification Problem DESIGNDESIGN-STEELSTEEL-LRFD

LRFD-14
OBJECTIVE:
To select the optimum ASTM A992 W-shape with a

design flexural strength of 500 kip-ft. Beam is bent about
its strong axis, and is continuously braced.

REFERENCE: Table 5.2, Page 5-40, AISC LRFD 3RD Edition
GIVEN:
FYLD=50 ksi, Length=30ft. 500 Kip-ft translates

into a uniformly distributed load of 4.444 Kip/ft
for a simply supported beam. Fully braced
condition can be achieved by setting the UNT
parameter to 1.0 inch.
COMPARISON:
Solution
Optimum Section
Design Strength
(kip-ft)
Theory
W24X55
506
STAAD
W24X55
502.5*
Difference
None
Small
* Value based on the term MNZ of 6030 kip-in in the STAAD
output.
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* TABLE 5.2, PAGE 5-40, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* OBJECTIVE : TO SELECT THE MOST OPTIMUM SECTION WITH A DESIGN
* FLEXURAL STRENGTH OF 500 KIP-FT.
* FOR A FULLY BRACED BEAM, PER ABOVE REFERENCE, IT SHOULD BE
* A W24X55
*
* 500 KIP-FT IS EQUAL TO AN APPLIED LOAD OF 4.444 KIP/FT ON
* A SIMPLY SUPPORTED BEAM
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 30 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W12X26
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -4.444
PERF ANALY
UNIT INCH
PARAM
CODE LRFD
* FULLY BRACED CONDITION IS ACHIEVED WITH A UNT OF 1.0 INCH
UNT 1.0 ALL
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ST W24X55
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--Z AY=0.9310E+1 |
|DESIGN CODE * |
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AZ=0.4717E+1 |
| LRFD 2001 * ===============================
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PY=0.1330E+2 |
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PZ=0.1340E+3 |
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* |<---LENGTH (FT)=
30.00 --->|
RY=0.1340E+1 |
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RZ=0.9129E+1 |
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499.9 (KIP-FEET)
|
|PARAMETER
|
L1 L1 L1
CAPACITIES
|
|IN KIP INCH
|
IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- +
L1
L1
-------------|
| KL/R-Y= 268.60 |
PNC=0.4791E+2|
| KL/R-Z= 39.44 +
L1
L1
pnc=0.0000E+0|
| UNL
=
1.00 |
PNT=0.7290E+3|
| CB
=
1.14 +
L1
L1
pnt=0.0000E+0|
| PHIC =
0.85 |
MNZ=0.6030E+4|
| PHIB =
0.90 +
mnz=0.5999E+4|
| FYLD = 50.00 |L0
L0 MNY=0.5608E+3|
| NSF
=
1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---|
mny=0.0000E+0|
| DFF
=
0.00 -27.8
VN =0.2514E+3|
| dff
=
0.00
vn =0.0000E+0|
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SHEAR-Z
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0.0
66.7
0.0
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499.9
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LOCATION
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10-35
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OBJECTIVE:
To check the adequacy of a non-compact fully braced W

shape to carry a uniformly distributed load of 5.5 kips/ft.
Beam is bent about its strong axis.

GIVEN:
W14X90 shape. FYLD=50 ksi, Length=30ft. Fully

braced condition can be achieved by setting the UNT
COMPARISON:
Solution
Maximum Total
Phib*Wc
Factored
(kip-ft)
Uniform Load (kips) (P)
Theory
154
4610
STAAD
153.51*
4605.3**
Difference
Small
Small
output. Using the relationship
wl*l/8 = 6908 kip-in = 575.67 kip-ft,
wl = 153.51 kips
** Phib*Wc = P*L = 153.51*30 = 4605.3 kip-ft
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*
* BEAM IS FULLY BRACED. ACCORDING TO ABOVE REFERENCE,
* CAPACITY OF A 30 FT LONG W14X90 IS 154/30=5.133 KIP/FT
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 30 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W14X90
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -5.5
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--Z AY=0.6169E+1 |
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AZ=0.1375E+2 |
| LRFD 2001 * ===============================
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PZ=0.1570E+3 |
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* |<---LENGTH (FT)=
30.00 --->|
RY=0.3696E+1 |
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RZ=0.6140E+1 |
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618.8 (KIP-FEET)
|
|PARAMETER
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L1 L1 L1
CAPACITIES
|
|IN KIP INCH
|
IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- +
L1
L1
-------------|
| KL/R-Y= 97.40 |
PNC=0.5628E+3|
| KL/R-Z= 58.63 +
L1
L1
pnc=0.0000E+0|
| UNL
=
1.00 |
PNT=0.1192E+4|
| CB
=
1.00 +
L1
L1
pnt=0.0000E+0|
| PHIC =
0.85 |
MNZ=0.6908E+4|
| PHIB =
0.90 +
mnz=0.7425E+4|
| FYLD = 50.00 |L0
L0 MNY=0.3274E+4|
| NSF
=
1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---|
mny=0.0000E+0|
| DFF
=
0.00 -34.4
VN =0.1666E+3|
| dff
=
0.00
vn =0.0000E+0|
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SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
MOMENT-Y
MOMENT-Z
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0.0
82.5
0.0
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618.8
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10-39
NOTES
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OBJECTIVE:
To check the adequacy of a fully braced C shape to carry

a uniformly distributed load of 1.5 kips/ft. Beam is bent
about its strong axis.

GIVEN:
C12X25 shape. FYLD=50 ksi, Length=20ft. Fully braced

condition can be achieved by setting the UNT parameter
to 1.0 inch.
COMPARISON:
Solution
Maximum Total
Phib*Wc
Factored
(kip-ft)
Theory
31.8
635
STAAD
31.54*
630.8**
Difference
Small
Small
* Value based on the term MNZ of 946.1 kip-in in the STAAD
wl*l/8 = 946.1 kip-in = 78.84 kip-ft,
wl = 31.54 kips
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* OBJECTIVE : TO CHECK THE ADEQUACY OF A C SHAPE.
*
* CAPACITY OF A 20 FT LONG C12X25 IS 31.8/20=1.59 KIP/FT
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 20 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST C12X25
CONST
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POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -1.50
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--Z AY=0.4644E+1 |
|DESIGN CODE * |
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AZ=0.2035E+1 |
| LRFD 2001 * ===============================
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|
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PZ=0.2920E+2 |
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|
|PARAMETER
|
L1 L1 L1
CAPACITIES
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|IN KIP INCH
|
IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- +
L1
L1
-------------|
| KL/R-Y= 307.75 |
PNC=0.1642E+2|
| KL/R-Z= 54.22 +
L1
L1
pnc=0.0000E+0|
| UNL
=
1.00 |
PNT=0.2381E+3|
| CB
=
1.00 +
L1
L1
pnt=0.0000E+0|
| PHIC =
0.85 |
MNZ=0.9461E+3|
| PHIB =
0.90 +
mnz=0.9000E+3|
| FYLD = 36.00 |L0
L0 MNY=0.9139E+2|
| NSF
=
1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---|
mny=0.0000E+0|
| DFF
=
0.00 -4.2
VN =0.9028E+2|
| dff
=
0.00
vn =0.0000E+0|
|
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MOMENT-Z
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10-43
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OBJECTIVE:
To check the adequacy of a fully braced MC shape to

carry a uniformly distributed load of 1.34 kips/ft. Beam is
bent about its strong axis.

GIVEN:
MC10X41.1 shape. FYLD=50 ksi, Length=25ft. Fully

braced condition can be achieved by setting the UNT
COMPARISON:
Solution
Maximum Total
Phib*Wc
Factored
(kip-ft)
Theory
34.0
849
STAAD
33.6*
840**
Difference
Small
Small
wl*l/8 = 1260 kip-in = 105 kip-ft,
wl = 33.6 kips
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* OBJECTIVE : TO CHECK THE ADEQUACY OF AN MC SHAPE.
*
* CAPACITY OF A 25 FT LONG MC10X41 IS APPROX. 34/25=1.36 KIP/FT
*
UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 25 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST MC10X41
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
LOAD 1
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -1.34
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--Z AY=0.7960E+1 |
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|PARAMETER
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L1 L1 L1
CAPACITIES
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|IN KIP INCH
|
IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- +
L1
L1
-------------|
| KL/R-Y= 262.53 |
PNC=0.3715E+2|
| KL/R-Z= 83.02 +
L1
L1
pnc=0.0000E+0|
| UNL
=
1.00 |
PNT=0.3920E+3|
| CB
=
1.00 +
L1
L1
pnt=0.0000E+0|
| PHIC =
0.85 |
MNZ=0.1260E+4|
| PHIB =
0.90 +
mnz=0.1256E+4|
| FYLD = 36.00 |L0
L0 MNY=0.2377E+3|
| NSF
=
1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---|
mny=0.0000E+0|
| DFF
=
0.00 -5.8
VN =0.1547E+3|
| dff
=
0.00
vn =0.0000E+0|
|
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10-47
NOTES
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OBJECTIVE:
To determine the design bending strength of a noncompact American wide flange section bent about its
strong axis. The deflection at mid-span due to 2
concentrated loads acting at the third points along the
beam is also to be calculated.

REFERENCE: Example 5.2, case (a), page 5-16, AISC LRFD 3RD
Edition
GIVEN:
W21x48 shape. Fyld=50 ksi, span=40 ft, Distance

between bracing points = 5 ft.
COMPARISON:
Solution
Deflection
Design Bending Strength
(in)
Phic*Mn (kip-ft)
Theory
1.41
398
STAAD
1.41
398.3*
Difference
None
Small
*Value based on the term MNZ of 4780.14 kip-in in the STAAD
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UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 40 0 0
*
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
*
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W21X48
*
CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
*
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
*
LOAD 1
MEMBER LOAD
1 CON GY -10 13.333
1 CON GY -10 26.667
*
PERF ANALY
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MEMB
LOAD
MAX LOCAL

0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
DISP =
0.0000
-0.7057
-1.2273
-1.4114
-1.2273
-0.7057
0.0000
1.41141
AT
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
240.00
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
LOAD
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-1.0010
-1.3654
-1.3654
-1.0010
-0.3644
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
L/DISP=

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MAIN 1.0 ALL
FYLD 7200 ALL
UNT 5 ALL
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10-51
NOTES
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OBJECTIVE:
strong axis.

REFERENCE: Example 5.2, case (b), page 5-16, AISC LRFD 3RD
Edition
GIVEN:
W21x48 shape. Fyld=50 ksi, span=40 ft, Distance

between bracing points = 13.3 ft
COMPARISON:
Solution

Phic*Mn (kip-ft)
Theory
306
STAAD
304.8*
Difference
Small
STAAD output.
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MEMB INCI
1 1 2
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MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W21X48
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E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
*
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1 CON GY -10 13.333
1 CON GY -10 26.667
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OBJECTIVE:
strong axis.

REFERENCE: Example 5.2, case (c), page 5-16, AISC LRFD 3RD
Edition
GIVEN:
W21x48 shape. Fyld=50 ksi, span=40 ft, Beam is braced

at the end points only, that is, Lb = 40 ft
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference

Phic*Mn (kip-ft)
70.2
69.57*
Small

STAAD output. It may be noted that the Cb value calculated
by STAAD, namely, 1.14, precisely matches the value
calculated in the theoretical solution.
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* CAPACITY (MNZ) SHOULD BE ABOUT 70.2 KIP-FT
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JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 40 0 0
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MEMB INCI
1 1 2
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MEMB PROP AMERICAN
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|PARAMETER
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L1 L1 L1
CAPACITIES
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|IN KIP INCH
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IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- +
L1
L1
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| KL/R-Y= 289.73 |
PNC=0.3584E+2|
| KL/R-Z= 58.20 +
L1
L1
pnc=0.0000E+0|
| UNL
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PNT=0.6345E+3|
| CB
=
1.14 +
pnt=0.0000E+0|
| PHIC =
0.85 |
L1
L1
MNZ=0.8348E+3|
| PHIB =
0.90 +
mnz=0.1600E+4|
| FYLD = 50.00 |L0
L0 MNY=0.6367E+3|
| NSF
=
1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---|
mny=0.0000E+0|
| DFF
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0.00 -7.4
VN =0.1949E+3|
| dff
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10-57
NOTES
Verification Manual

OBJECTIVE:
To find the optimum W shape with a flexural design

strength of 150 kip-ft. Beam is braced at ends and at midspan point. The beam should also satisfy a deflection
limit of 1.0 inches under service load.

REFERENCE: Example 5.4, page 5-21, AISC LRFD 3RD Edition
GIVEN:
Fyld=50 ksi, span=20 ft, Distance between bracing

points = 10 ft, Service load=2.0 kips/ft, Deflection
limit under service load=1.0 in.
COMPARISON:
Maximum
Permissible
Deflection
(in)
Theory
W16X31
150 (approx.)
1.0
STAAD
W16X31
150.17*
0.658
Difference
None
Small
N/A
* Value based on the term MNZ of 1802.06 kip-in in the STAAD output.
Solution
Optimum
Section
Design Bending
Strength of selected
section Phic*Mn (kip-ft)
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* EXAMPLE 5.4, PAGE 5-21, AISC LRFD 3RD ED.
* OBJECTIVE : TO FIND THE OPTIMUM W SHAPE WITH A FLEXURAL
* DESIGN STRENGTH OF 150 KIP-FT.
*
* ACCORDING TO ABOVE REFERENCE, THE SECTION SHOULD BE W16X31
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UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 20 0 0
MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W12X26
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E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
SUPP
1 PINNED
2 FIXED BUT MZ
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1 UNI GY -2.0
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1 1.5
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PERFORM ANALYSIS
LOAD LIST 1
SECTION 0.5 ALL
PRINT SECTION DISP

MEMB
LOAD
MAX LOCAL

0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
DISP =
0.0000
-0.3331
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-0.6584
-0.5722
-0.3331
0.0000
0.65839
AT
0.0000
0.0000
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0.0000
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120.00
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0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
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-0.1731
-0.4690
-0.6365
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-0.4690
-0.1731
0.0000
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10-61
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OBJECTIVE:
To find the design flexural strength capacity of 3 beams

of different spans using the data in Table 5-4 of AISC
LRFD 3rd edition. All beams are fully braced.

REFERENCE: Example 5.5, page 5-21, AISC LRFD 3RD Edition
GIVEN:
American W21X62. Fyld=50 ksi, spans=40 ft, 30 ft, 8 ft

respectively. All beams to be considered as braced.
COMPARISON:
Utilization Ratio Utilization Ratio

Total
Span
(per theory)
(per STAAD)
Length Applied Load
(kips)
(ft)
40
108
1.0
1.0*
30
144
1.0
1.0*
8
454
1.0
1.001*
* Value based on the term RATIO in the STAAD output.
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UNIT KIP FT
JOINT COORD
1 0 0 0 ; 2 40 0 0
3 0 10 0 ; 4 30 10 0
5 0 20 0 ; 6 8 20 0
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1 1 2 ; 2 3 4 ; 3 5 6
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1 2 3 TA ST W21X62
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POISS STEEL ALL
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1 3 5 PINNED
2 4 6 FIXED BUT MZ
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MEMBER LOAD
* ON MEMBER 1, W=108/40=2.7
1 UNI GY -2.7
* ON MEMBER 2, W=144/30
2 UNI GY -4.8
* ON MEMBER 3, W=454/8
3 UNI GY -56.75
*
PERF ANALY
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CODE LRFD
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FYLD 7200 ALL
* FULLY BRACED CONDITION CAN BE ACHIEVED BY SETTING UNT TO 1.0 INCH
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10-65
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OBJECTIVE:
To check the adequacy of an ASTM A992 W10X22

subject to axial tension and flexure about the weak axis.

REFERENCE: Example 6.1, case (a), Page 6-5, AISC LRFD 3RD
Edition
W10X22 shape. Fyld=50 ksi, Fu=65 ksi, Pu=55 kips,

Muy=20 kip-ft, Muz=0.0. Fully braced condition can be
achieved by setting the UNT parameter to 1.0 inch.
GIVEN:
COMPARISON:
Solution
Design Tensile Strength

Phit*Pn (kips)
Design Bending
Utilization
Strength
Ratio
Phib*Mny(kip-ft)
Theory
292.0
22.9
0.967
STAAD
292*
22.31**
0.991
Difference
None
2.58%
2.48%
* Value based on the term PNT in the STAAD output.
** Value based on the term MNY of 267.7 kip-in in the STAAD output.
Example 6.1
According to page 16.1 - 97 of the LRFD 3rd ed. code,

Mp = Fy . z 1.5 Fy . S
For a W10X22,
0.9 (1.5 Fy . S) = 0.9 (1.5 x 50 x 3.97) = 267.98 kip-in = 22.33 kip-ft,
which is lower than (0.9 Fy . z) of 22.9. Hence STAAD uses 22.33 kip-ft.
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JOINT COORD
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1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
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|PARAMETER
|L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 CAPACITIES
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|L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 -------------|
| KL/R-Y= 90.54 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 PNC=0.1515E+3|
| KL/R-Z= 28.14 +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 pnc=0.0000E+0|
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1.00 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 PNT=0.2920E+3|
| CB
=
1.00 +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 pnt=0.5500E+2|
| PHIC =
0.85 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 MNZ=0.1170E+4|
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0.90 +L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 mnz=0.0000E+0|
| FYLD = 50.00 |L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 L0 MNY=0.2677E+3|
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1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---|
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VN =0.6590E+2|
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0.0
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OBJECTIVE:

subject to axial tension and flexure about the strong axis.

REFERENCE: Example 6.1, case (b), Page 6-5, AISC LRFD 3RD
Edition
GIVEN:
W10X22 shape. Fyld=50 ksi, Fu=65 ksi, Pu=55 kips,

Muy=0.0, Muz=55 kip-ft. Distance between bracing
points = 4 ft
COMPARISON:
Solution
Design Tensile Strength

Phit*Pn (kips)
Design Bending
Utilization
Strength
Ratio
Phib*Mny(kip-ft)
Theory
292.0
97.5
0.98
STAAD
292*
97.5**
0.98
Difference
None
None
None
* Value based on the term PNT in the STAAD output.
** Value based on the term MNZ of 1170 kip-in in the STAAD output.
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MEMB INCI
1 1 2
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
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|--------------- +L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 -------------|
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| PHIC =
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Verification Problem
Problem DESIGNDESIGN-STEELSTEEL-LRFDLRFD-25
OBJECTIVE:

beam subject to axial compression and biaxial bending.

REFERENCE: Example 6.2, Page 6-6, AISC LRFD 3RD Edition
GIVEN:
W14X176 shape. Fyld=50 ksi, Pu=1400 kips, Muy=70.0

kip-ft, Muz=200 kip-ft. Reverse curvature bending with
equal end moments for both axes. Distance between
bracing points = 14 ft
COMPARISON:
Solution
Theory
STAAD
Difference
Design
Tensile
Strength
Phit*Pn
(kips)
1940.0
1938*
Small
Design
Bending
Strength
Phib*Mny
(kip-ft)
611.0
602.42**
1.4%
Design
Bending
Strength
Phib*Mnz
(kip-ft)
1200
1200***
None
Utilization
Ratio
0.973
0.974
1%
* Value based on the term PNC in the STAAD output.

** Value based on the term MNY of 7229 kip-in in the STAAD output.
*** Value based on the term MNZ of 14400 kip-in in the STAAD output.
Example 6.2
According to page 16.1 - 97 of the LRFD 3rd ed. code,

Mp = Fy . z 1.5 Fy . S
For a W14X176,
0.9 (1.5 Fy . S) = 0.9 (1.5 x 50 x 107) = 7222 kip-in = 602 kip-ft,
which is lower than 0.9 (Fy . z) of 22.9. Hence STAAD uses 602 kip-ft.
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JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0 ; 2 14 0
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1 1 2
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MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W14X176
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CONST
E STEEL ALL
POISS STEEL ALL
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1 FIXED BUT FX MX MY MZ
2 FIXED BUT MY MZ
*
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
1 FX 1400
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LOAD 2
JOINT LOAD
1 MZ 200
2 MZ 200
*
LOAD 3
JOINT LOAD
1 MY 70
2 MY 70
*
LOAD COMB 4
1 1 2 1 3 1
*
PERF ANALY
LOAD LIST 4
PRINT MEMB FORCE
MEMBER END FORCES

MEMBER
LOAD
JT
AXIAL
SHEAR-Y
SHEAR-Z
TORSION
MOM-Y
MOM-Z
1
2
1400.00
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|PARAMETER
|L4
L4 CAPACITIES
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L4
IN KIP INCH |
|--------------- +
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| KL/R-Y= 41.77 |
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L4
PNC=0.1938E+4|
| KL/R-Z= 26.14 +
pnc=0.1400E+4|
| UNL
= 168.00 |
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PNT=0.2331E+4|
| CB
=
1.00 +
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L4
pnt=0.0000E+0|
| PHIC =
0.85 |
MNZ=0.1440E+5|
| PHIB =
0.90 +
mnz=0.2400E+4|
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| NSF
=
1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---|
mny=0.8400E+3|
| DFF
=
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OBJECTIVE:
To select the lightest ASTM A992 W14 section capable

of carrying an axial compression plus biaxial bending.

REFERENCE: Example 6.4, Page 6-9, AISC LRFD 3RD Edition
GIVEN:
Fyld=50 ksi, Pu=400 kips, Muy=80.0, Muz=250 kip-ft.

Distance between bracing points = 14 ft
COMPARISON:
Solution
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Selected Section
W14X99
W14X99
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JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0 ; 2 14 0
*
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2
*
MEMB PROP AMERICAN
1 TA ST W14X90
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POISS STEEL ALL
*
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1 FIXED
*
LOAD 1
JOINT LOAD
2 FX -400
2 MZ 250
2 MY 80
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|PARAMETER
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|IN KIP INCH
|--------------- +L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 -------------|
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| PHIC =
| PHIB =
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Verification Problem DESIGNDESIGN-STEELSTEEL-AS4100AS4100-1

OBJECTIVE: To check the bending capacity of the UB shape per
AS4100-1998
REFERENCE: Steel Designer's Handbook, B.Gorenc, R.Tinyou
and A.Syam, 6 th edition, UNSW Press, example
problem 5.3, page 115
SOLUTION COMPARISON:
Ref. book
STAAD
Bending Capacity Msz KN-M

209.4
209.9
Bending
Moment KN-M
124.6
124.6
Ratio
****
0.617
The reference book does not compute the ratio. STAAD computes
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* INPUT FILE: AS4100_BEN1.STD
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* REFERENCE : STEEL DESIGNER'S HANDBOOK, B.GORENC, R.TINYOU AND A.SYAM,
*
6TH EDITION, EXAMPLE PROBLEM 5.3, PAGE 115
*
* OBJECTIVE : TO DETERMINE THE ADEQUACY OF A UB SHAPE IN BENDING PER
*
THE AS4100-1998 CODE
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INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT METER KN
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 8 0 0
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2
ISOTROPIC STEEL
E 1.99947E+008
POISSON 0.3
DENSITY 76.8191
ALPHA 6.5E-006
DAMP 0.03
END DEFINE MATERIAL
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1 TABLE ST UB360X50.7
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MATERIAL STEEL MEMB 1
SUPPORTS
1 2 PINNED
LOAD 1 DEAD LOAD
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -3.7
LOAD 2 LIVE LOAD
MEMBER LOAD
1 UNI GY -4.8
1 CON GY -10
LOAD COMBINATION 3
1 1.25 2 1.5
PERFORM ANALYSIS
UNIT NEWTON MM
PARAMETER
CODE AUSTRALIAN
FYLD 260 ALL
ALM 1.41 ALL
UNT 4000 ALL
LZ 5880 ALL
LY 5880 ALL
TRACK 2.0 ALL
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FORCE/MOMENT |
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pn =0.0000E+0|
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MNZ=0.2099E+3|
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mnz=-.1246E+3|
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MNY=0.3941E+2|
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vy =0.7500E+1|
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OBJECTIVE: To check the capacity of a member in axial
compression plus bending per AS4100-1998
COMPARISON:
Ref. book
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0.86
0.919*
* Clause 8.3.4 has two equations for checking the ratio of the
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* OBJECTIVE : TO DETERMINE THE ADEQUACY OF A UC SHAPE IN COMPRESSION
*
PLUS BENDING PER THE AS4100-1998 CODE
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INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT METER KN
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 0 4 0
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2
ISOTROPIC STEEL
E 1.99947E+008
POISSON 0.3
DENSITY 76.8191
ALPHA 6.5E-006
DAMP 0.03
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SUPPORTS
1 FIXED
LOAD 1 DEAD LOAD
JOINT LOAD
2 FY -124.1
2 MZ 35
2 MX 3.76
PERFORM ANALYSIS
UNIT NEWTON MM
PARAMETER
CODE AUSTRALIAN
KZ 1.16 ALL
KY 0.85 ALL
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|IN NEWTON MM
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|--------------- +1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 -------------|
| KL/R-Y=
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| FULT = 500.0 +1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 MNY=0.2479E+2|
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OBJECTIVE: To check the tensile capacity of the member per
AS4100-1998
COMPARISON:
Ref. book
STAAD
Tensile
Capacity KN
4 75.0
427.4
Applied Tensile
load KN
300.3
300.3
Ratio
0.703 ( if
0.703
= 0.9 )
The reference book reports that the tensile capacity should be the
product of a nd 475.0. If we use a of 0.9, the tensile capacity is
( 4 75.0)= (0.9 * 475.0)= 427.4 KN. The STAAD value then
compares well with the textbook solution.
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STAAD SPACE AXIAL TENSILE CAPACITY PER AS4100 1998

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* INPUT FILE: AS4100_TEN1.STD
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INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT METER KN
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 4 0 0
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2
ISOTROPIC STEEL
E 1.99947E+008
POISSON 0.3
DENSITY 76.8191
ALPHA 6.5E-006
DAMP 0.03
END DEFINE MATERIAL
1 TABLE ST A125X125X8
CONSTANTS
SUPPORTS
1 FIXED
LOAD 1 DEAD LOAD
JOINT LOAD
2 FX 300.3
PERFORM ANALYSIS
UNIT MMS NEWTON
PARAMETER
CODE AUSTRALIAN
TRACK 2.0 ALL
CHECK CODE MEMB 1
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|MEMBER
1 * |
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AX=0.1900E+2 |
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ST A125X125X8
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--Z AY=0.6500E+1 |
|DESIGN CODE * |
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AZ=0.6500E+1 |
|AS4100 1998 * ===============================
PY=0.9409E+2 |
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*
PZ=0.4381E+2 |
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* |<---LENGTH (ME=
4.00 --->|
RY=0.4931E+1 |
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RZ=0.2480E+1 |
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0.0( KN-METR)
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|PARAMETER
|0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FORCE/MOMENT |
|IN NEWTON MM
|0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IN KN METRE |
|--------------- +0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -------------|
| KL/R-Y=
81.1 |0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PNC=0.1106E+3|
| KL/R-Z= 161.3 +0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PNT=0.4274E+3|
| UNL
= 4000.0 |0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 pn =-.3003E+3|
| MAIN =
0.0 +0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MNZ=0.6087E+1|
| PHI
=
0.90 |0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 mnz=0.0000E+0|
| FULT = 500.0 +0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MNY=0.1028E+2|
| FYLD = 250.0 |0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 mny=0.0000E+0|
| NSF
=
1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---|
VZ =0.9749E+2|
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0.0
vz =0.0000E+0|
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VY =0.9749E+2|
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vy =0.0000E+0|
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0.0
0.0
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0.703
1
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0.0
0.00
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bending per AS4100-1998.
COMPARISON:
Ref. book
STAAD
Ratio
0.814
0.803
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PLUS BENDING PER THE AS4100-1998 CODE
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INPUT WIDTH 79
UNIT METER KN
JOINT COORDINATES
1 0 0 0; 2 4 0 0
MEMBER INCIDENCES
1 1 2
ISOTROPIC STEEL
E 1.99947E+008
POISSON 0.3
DENSITY 76.8191
ALPHA 6.5E-006
DAMP 0.03
END DEFINE MATERIAL
1 TABLE ST UC250X89.5
CONSTANTS
SUPPORTS
1 FIXED
LOAD 1 DEAD LOAD
JOINT LOAD
2 FX 433.7
2 MZ 175.4
PERFORM ANALYSIS
UNIT MMS NEWTON
PARAMETER
CODE AUSTRALIAN
NSF 1 ALL
TRACK 2 MEMB 1
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AX=0.1140E+3 |
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|DESIGN CODE * |
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PZ=0.1230E+4 |
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175.4( KN-METR)
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|PARAMETER
|1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 FORCE/MOMENT |
|IN NEWTON MM
|1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 IN KN METRE |
|--------------- +1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 -------------|
| KL/R-Y=
61.4 |1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 PNC=0.2029E+4|
| KL/R-Z=
35.7 +1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 PNT=0.2565E+4|
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= 4000.0 |1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 pn =-.4337E+3|
| MAIN =
0.0 +1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 MNZ=0.2415E+3|
| PHI
=
0.90 |1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 mnz=-.1754E+3|
| FULT = 500.0 +1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 MNY=0.1223E+3|
| FYLD = 250.0 |1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 mny=0.0000E+0|
| NSF
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1.00 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---|
VZ =0.8856E+3|
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175.4
vz =0.0000E+0|
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SHEAR-Z
MOMENT-Y
MOMENT-Z
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-433.7
0.0
0.0
0.0
175.4
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0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
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AS-8.3.4
0.803
1
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0.0
-175.4
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