STAAD.Pro has been able to address the mathematics of the situation for years, but the challenge for the analysis has been for the engineer to create a good finite element model to solve. However, in the last few releases, you may well have picked up on a growing set of features and capabilities that have begun to elevate the ability of STAAD.Pro in offering a more comprehensive solution for projects where the primary construction material is concrete.Īs an analytical tool whose fundamental requirement is to solve the mathematical problem that correlates a stiffness matrix to applied forces and displacements, a model comprised of beams and columns is a simpler proposition to address than the intricacies around a structure that is cast in concrete and whose structural behavior is dependent on the inter-relationships introduced by the walls and slabs.ĭon’t get me wrong.
The relative simplicity of the data model, with the range of steel design codes and post processing visualization, has certainly had that appearance. Over the years since STAAD first made an appearance as a general structural analysis and design tool, it has provided more benefits for structural engineers working on structural steel-framed structures, such as those found in building frames or industrial plants.