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  1. wmccain

    Staad finite element analysis

    I feel compelled to respond to the irresponsible remarkes by QSHAKE. The "baseline" used to measure the accuracy of the STAAD solution is stated in my original post. The type of element used is explained in the STAAD manuals. ERRORS in a numerical analysis are dependent upon...
  2. wmccain

    Staad finite element analysis

    Thanks, born2build. I've never seen so much whingeing over one word. Maybe I should have said "flat plate related problems." I do not used STAAD for tubulars, tubular junctions, or multiple curvature shells. I do think, however, and I think the STAAD verification problems bear me...
  3. wmccain

    Staad finite element analysis

    Gents: I am a registered user of STAAD. It does have several shortcomings, however, if you stick to "standard" problems with finite elements, you can get good results. I have, for instance checked the plates against an analytical solution for vertical walls with varous loadings and...
  4. wmccain

    Section Property Calculation Software

    Anyone have experience with Research Engineers' program "Section Wizard?" The price is $700.00, $500 for Staad Pro owners. The ads I've seen make large claims.
  5. wmccain

    Orthotropic plate deck design

    Good morning: I'm looking for recent publications on orthotropic steel plate deck design. Any ideas?

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