Staad Pro - Portal Frame

SINGLE BAY SINGLE STOREY PORTAL FRAME
(Concrete structure)
STEP 1 (Creation of Geometry):
New Project Select Plane Length =meters; Force=KN;
File Name=Portal Frame Next
Select Add beam Finish.
Click Snap Node/beam Edit
X-Y Plane
X Right 4m spacing 1m
Y Right 3m spacing 1m
Click (0,0), (0,3), (4,3) & (4,0) and Press Esc.
Switch off the grid by closing Snap/ Nodal beam.
Click dimension icon and verify the Geometry created.
STPE 2 (Member Property):
Click General Property Define Rectangle YD=0.3 ZD=0.23
Add YD=0.35 ZD=0.23AddClose. Highlight YD=0.30 ZD=0.23 and
Select column member Assign to selected beam Assign Yes.
Highlight YD=0.35 ZD=0.23 and select beam member Assign to selected
beam Assign Yes Close.
STEP 3 (Supports):
Click Support Create Fixed Add. Highlight support 2 and select
bottom support nodes by windowing using node cursor Assign to
selected nodes Assign Yes Close De select the nodes and change
to beam cursor.
STEP 4 (Loading ):
Click Load & Definition Click Load case details Add.
Primary Number 1 loading type: Dead Title: DL Add close.
Click Load case details Add.
Number 2 Loading type: Live
Title: LL Add close .
Number 3 Loading type: Wind
Title: WL Add close .

Click Load Combination Load Number: 4
Name: 1.5 (DL+LL) Normal Factor Default :1.5
Load case 1 1=1.5
Load case 2 2=1.5 Close.
Load case 1 1=1.5
Load case 1 1=1.2
Load case 2 2=1.2
Click Load case 1 Add Member Load uniform Force W1=-20 Gy Add.
Click Load case 3 Add Nodal Load FX=5 Add.
Highlight DL=-20 and select beam member Assign to selected beam
Assign YesClose.
Highlight LL=-10 and select beam member Assign to selected beam
Assign YesClose.
Highlight WL=5 KN/m and select node cursor and select left node at top
Assign to selected nodes Assign YesClose.
Load List:
Main menuCommandsLoading Load List (select Load combination from
4 to 6 Load List OkClose.
STEP 6 ( Design ):
Click Design ConcreteCurrent code :IS456 Define Parameters
Fc=30,000KN/m2 Add.
Fy main=415000KN/m2 Add
Fy sec=415000KN/m2 Add
Ratio=3% Add close.
Click Fck=30000 and select the entire structure Assign to selected
beam Assign Yes.
Click Fymain=415000 and select the entire structure Assign to selected
beam Assign Yes.
Click Fysec=415000 and select the entire structure Assign to selected
beam Assign Yes.
Click Ratio=3% and select the entire structure Assign to selected beam
Assign Yes.
Click Design beam Add. Click Design column Add.
Click concrete Take off Add.
Highlight Design Beam and select beam Assign to selected beam
Assign Yes.
Highlight Design column and select column Assign to selected beam
Assign Yes.
Highlight Concrete Take off and select entire structure Assign to
selected beam Assign YesClose.
STEP 7 ( Analysis ):
Click Analysis/print No print Add Close.
Click post print Define commands Analysis resultsAdd Close,
Note: Save the File and Run the Program.
STEP 8 (Analysis):
From Main Menu ` Analysis Run Analysis Done.
Select the member and double click on it Shear bending Close.
STEP 9 (Results):
Go to post processing mode. Maximize screen. Select various loads
and see the deflections.
Click Bending Moment icon Mz
Results View valueBeam results
Bending Moment Ends Mid span
Click Shear Force Fy icon
Shear Force Ends
Click Axial Force icon FX
Axial Force Ends

Design check:
Select column Double click the column concrete design.
Check whether the column fails or not. Similarly check the beam by double
click the beam for finding the reinforcement.
Report:
Click Report set up.
Available Selected
Input Sections
Supports
Loadings
Output Beam End Forces
Reactions
Beam max. Axial Forces
Beam Max. Moments
Beam Force Details Summary Ok
Report Preview Report.
SKETCH:
SINGLE BAY SINGLE STOREY PORTAL FRAME
(Steel structure)
File Name=Portal Frame 2 Next
Type the co-ordinates of the joints on right hand side in Nodes label in the
data area.
Joint No. X Y Z
1 0 0 0
2 0 4.5 0
3 6.0 4.5 0
4 6.0 4.5 0
Click Add beam icon. Join the respective nodes to complete the structure.
Right click Labels check node points, node No., member No.
Click General Property click section Database select Steel table
Indian select S -shape ISHB 150Add ISMB 300 AddClose.
Highlight ISHB 150 and select vertical member Assign to selected beam
Assign Yes.
Highlight ISMB 300 and select horizontal member (Beam) Assign to
selected beam Assign Yes Close.
STEP 3 (Supports):
to beam cursor.
STEP 4 (Loading ):

Load case 1 1=1.0
Name: 0.75 (DL+WL) Normal Factor Default :0.75
Load case 1 1=0.75
Name: 0.8 (DL+LL+WL) Normal Factor Default :0.8
Load case 1 1=0.8
Load case 2 2=0.8
Highlight DL=-10 and select beam member Assign to selected beam
Assign YesClose.
Highlight LL=-5 and select beam member Assign to selected beam
Assign YesClose.
Highlight WL=45 KN and select node cursor and select left node at top
Load List:
STEP 6 ( Design ):
Click Design steel design current code : IS 800 Click on Selected
Parameters by clicking the << button Ok. Select Fyld, Ratio and Track in
the selected parameters column from Available parameters column Ok.
Click Define Parameters
Enter the value of yield strength of steel=25,000KN/m 2 Add.
Click on ratio enter value =1 Add.
Click on track select 2 AddClose.
Select Fyld 25000 in steel design and select whole structure Assign to
selected beam Assign Yes.
Similarly Assign ratio & Track parameters to all the members.
Click on Commands in Steel design-whole structure dialog box.
Click on check code Add.
Click on Take off AddClose.
Select check code in steel design-Whole Structure dialog box.
Select all members Assign Yes.
Similarly Assign Take off to all the members to all membersClose.

Click post- print Define commands Analysis resultsAdd Close,
STEP 8 (Analysis):
STEP 9 (Results):
Go to post processing mode.
After Analysis, Check any member fail or not.
Select By specificationAll failed beams.
There will be no member fail.
Click Deflection.
Resultsview valueBeam resultsDisplacement Annotate.
Click Bending Moment MZ icon.
Resultsview valueBeam results Bending Moment Check Ends &
maximum Annotate.
Click Shear Force Fy icon.
Resultsview valueBeam resultsShear Force Check Ends
Annotate.
Click Axial Force Fx icon.
Resultsview valueBeam resultsAxial Force Check Ends
Annotate.
Design check:
Select column Double click the column steel design.
Report:
Available Selected
Input Sections
Supports
Loadings
Reactions
Beam Max. Moments
SKETCH:
MULTI BAY MULTI STOREY PORTAL FRAME

(Concrete Design)
File Name=Multi Bay Multi storey Portal Frame Next
Select Open Structure Wizard Finish.
Change to Frame models from Truss models Select Bay Frame and
double click on it.
Length X=7.0m No. of Bays =2 Each Bay =3.50m
Height Y=15m No. of Bays=5 Each Bay=3.0m
Width Z=0m (2D Frame) Apply Transfer Model YesClose.

Go to front view.
Add YD=0.35 ZD=0.23AddClose. Highlight YD=0.45 ZD=0.23 Main
menu Select Beam parallel to Y axis Assign to selected beam
Assign Yes.
Highlight YD=0.35 ZD=0.23 . Main menu Select Beam parallel to X
axis Assign to selected beam Assign Yes Close.
Select middle column and highlight YD=0.45 ZD=0.23. Click Beta angle

Beta angle =90 AssignOK.
STEP 3 (Supports):
to beam cursor.
STEP 4 (Loading ):

Load case 1 1=1.5
Load case 1 1=1.5
Load case 1 1=1.2
Load case 2 2=1.2
Click Load case 1 Add Member Load uniform Force W1=-40KN/m
Gy Add.
Gy Add.
FX=20 Add.
FX=15 Add.
FX=10 Add.
FX= 5 Add.
Highlight DL=-40 and select beam parallel X Assign to selected
beam Assign YesClose.
Highlight LL=-20 and select beam parallel toX Assign to selected
Highlight WL=25 KN and select left side top most node
Assign to selected nodes Assign Yes.
Highlight WL=20 KN and select left side forth floor node
Highlight WL=15 KN and select left side third floor node
Highlight WL=10 KN and select left side second floor node
Highlight WL=5 KN and select left side first floor node
Load List:
STEP 6 ( Design ):
Fc=30,000KN/m2 Add.
Ratio=3% Add close.
beam Assign Yes.
beam Assign Yes.
beam Assign Yes.
Assign Yes.
Highlight Design Beam and select beam parallel to X Assign to
Highlight Design column and select Beam parallel to Y Assign to
STEP 8 (Analysis):

STEP 9 (Results):
Shear Force Ends
Axial Force Ends
Design check:
Select bottom most GF column Double click the column concrete
design.
Check whether the column fails or not. Similarly check the first floor beam
by double click the beam for finding the reinforcement.
Report:
Available Selected
Input Sections
Supports
Loadings
Reactions
Beam Max. Moments
SKETCH:
SINGLE BAY MULTI STOREY PORTAL FRAME

(Steel Design)
DATA:
LENGTH (SPAN): 6.0m
HEIGHT: 3.0m each storey . Total: 6.0m
UNIFORM LOAD ON BEAMS:45KN/m
HORIZONTAL FORCE: FX=20KN
BEAM MEMBERS: ISMB 300
COLUMN MEMBERS: ISMB 400
File Name=Single Bay Multi storey Steel Portal Frame Next
double click on it.
Length X=6.0m No. of Bays =1
Go to front view.
Click General Property click section Data base select Indian select
I section from table ISMB 300 Add ISMB 400 Addclose.
High light ISMB 300 and select top and bottom beam (OR) Select beam
parallel to X Assign to selected beams Assign yes.
Highlight ISMB 400 and Select Beam parallel to Y Assign to
selected beams Assign yes Close.
De select the member.
STEP 3 (Supports):
Front view
to beam cursor.
STEP 4 (Loading ):
Primary Number 1 loading type: None Title: TL Add close.
Highlight TLAdd. Member Load Uniform Force
W1=-45KN/m GY Add Close.
Pick WL AddNodal Load FX=20KN AddClose.
Highlight TL and SelectBeam parallel to X Assign to selected beam
Assign YesClose.
Highlight FX=20 and Select node cursor & select left side nodes on first and
second floor Assign to selected nodes Assign YesClose.
Load case 1 1=1.0
Load List:
Main menuCommandsLoading Load List 3 Close.
STEP 6 ( Design ):
Click Design Steel design current code : IS 800 Click on Selected
Parameters by clicking the << button Ok. Select Fyld, Ratio and Track in
the selected parameters column from Available parameters column Ok.
Click Define Parameters
Enter the value of yield strength of steel=25,000KN/m 2 Add.
Click on Ratio enter value =1 Add.
Click on Track select 2 AddClose.
Select Fyld 25000 in steel design and select whole structure Assign to
Similarly Assign Ratio & Track parameters to all the members.
Click on Commands in Steel design-Whole Structure dialog box.
Click on Check Code Add.
Click on Take off AddClose.

Select Check Code in steel design-Whole Structure dialog box.
Select all members Assign Yes.
Similarly Assign Take off to all the members Close
STEP 8 (Analysis):
STEP 9 (Results):
Go to post processing mode. Maximize screen. Select required load
Click on Bending Moment icon Mz
Click on Shear Force Fy icon
Shear Force Ends
Click on Axial Force icon FX
Axial Force Ends

Design check:
Select column member Double click on it Steel design.
click the beam.
Report:
Available Selected
Input Sections
Supports
Loadings
Reactions
Beam Max. Moments
SKETCH:
ANALYSE AND DESIGN OF RCC PORTAL FRAME AS PER IS1893

File Name= Portal Frame using IS1893 Next
double click on it.
Length X=21.0m No. of Bays =5 Click Bay1 =3.0m
Bay 2=5.0m Bay 3=5.0m Bay 4=5.0m Bay 5=3.0m

Go to front view.
Add
Highlight YD=0.45 ZD=0.23 . Select Beam parallel to Y axis
Assign to selected beam Assign Yes.
Highlight YD=0.45 ZD=0.23 . Select Beam parallel to X axis Assign
to selected beam Assign Yes Close.
STEP 3 (Supports):
to beam cursor.
STEP 4 (Loading ):
Click Load & Definition Click Definitions Add.
Seismic Parameter screen will appear.
Select type: iS1893-2002.
Click Generate Add.
IS1893 Seismic Parameter screen will appear.

Load case 1 1=1.5
Load case 1 1=1.5
Load case 1 1=1.2
Load case 2 2=1.2

Gy Add.
Gy Add.
FX=20 Add.
FX=15 Add.
FX=10 Add.
FX= 5 Add.
Highlight DL=-40 and select beam parallel X Assign to selected
Highlight LL=-20 and select beam parallel toX Assign to selected
Highlight WL=25 KN and select left side top most node
Highlight WL=20 KN and select left side forth floor node
Highlight WL=15 KN and select left side third floor node
Highlight WL=10 KN and select left side second floor node
Highlight WL=5 KN and select left side first floor node
Load List:
STEP 6 ( Design ):
Fc=30,000KN/m2 Add.
Ratio=3% Add close.
beam Assign Yes.
beam Assign Yes.
beam Assign Yes.
Assign Yes.
Highlight Design Beam and select beam parallel to X Assign to
Highlight Design column and select Beam parallel to Y Assign to

STEP 8 (Analysis):
STEP 9 (Results):
Shear Force Ends
Axial Force Ends
Design check:
Select bottom most GF column Double click the column concrete
design.
Check whether the column fails or not. Similarly check the first floor beam
by double click the beam for finding the reinforcement.
Report:
Available Selected
Input Sections
Supports
Loadings
Reactions
Beam Max. Moments
SKETCH:
ANALYSE AND DESIGN OF SLAB, BEAM, COLUMN AND RC WALL

OF A SPACE FRAME USING FEM
DATA:
Length =12m, Height =4.5m & Width =6.0m
Column: 230 x 450 mm
Beam : 230 x 450mm
Slab & Wall Thickness: 150mm
Factored Load on Slab :12KN/m
New Project Select space Length =meters; Force=KN;

File Name= Space Frame with RC wall Next
Select Structure Wizard Finish.
Proto type model Type Surface/plate models and Double click on quad
plate.
Choose element type as quadrilateral.
Type X,Y,Z co-ordinates for corners A,B,C,D as follows:
A: 0 0 0
B: 12 0 0
C: 12 0 6
D: 0 0 6
AB: 1 24
BC: 1 12
CD: 1 24
DA: 1 12 Apply.
Click on EditAdd/ Paste model in STAAD ProYes confirming model
transfer.
Move proto type model by 0 0 0 Ok.
Click on save in File.
Right click mouse buttonLabelsNode numbers, Beam
NumbersApplyOk.
Click on Add beam IconAdd beam between nodes 1 &2.
Click on Beam cursorSelect the beam No. 289GeometryTranslational
Repeat X direction
No. of steps 23 default step spacing to 0.5Ok.

Select beams 289 to 312 using window.
Click on Right button of mouseClick on copy option again click right
button of mouseclick on paste button Type Z=6Ok.
Similarly, add edge beams along Z direction.
Click on right button of mouseLabelsNode numbersswitch off beam
numbersApplyOk.
Click on GeometryRun Structure WizardChoose node type as
surface/plate models Double click Quad Plate.
Type the co-ordinates as
A: 6 0 0
B: 6 0 6
C: 6 -4.5 6
D: 6 -4.5 0
Type bias and divisions as
AB: 1 12
BC: 1 9
CD: 1 12
DA: 1 9 Apply.
Click on file Merge model with STAAD Pro model Confirm the Model
transferYesOk Give co-ordination as 0 0 0.
Ignore duplicate nodes Click on Isometric view icon, to view whole
structure.
To create column, add button node of the column as 0 -4.5 0.
Click on add beam cursorAdd member between nodes 1 & New node.
Select newly added columnRight click of mouse click on copyagain click
right button Paste beamsType Z=6mOkOk.
Similarly, select both the columns, copy and paste at a distance of X=12m.
Click on CommandPlate thicknessSet material to concrete.
Specify thickness as 0.15m AddClose.
Highlight the Reference 1 in properties dialog boxAssign to
viewAssign YesClose.
select the material to concrete Add Close. Assign to view Assign
Close.
To specify material constants:
Click on STAAD Editor IconChange the value of constants to
requirementsSaveExit. (OR)
Click on Commands Material constantsDensity
Enter Value=25 Assign to viewOk.
Similarly specify elasticity and poisson ratio.
STEP 3 (Supports):
bottom support nodes of column using node cursor Assign to selected
nodes Assign Yes Close De select the nodes and change to beam
cursor.
STEP 4 (Loading ):
Primary Number 1 loading type: none Title: DL+LL Add close.
Self weight Self weight YFactor -1Add.
Click on Plate in Load specification dialog box Enter pressure W1=-12
GY Add. Highlight W1=-12 and select top portion of slab Assign to
STEP 6 ( Design ):
Click Design Concrete design select Current code as IS456 Click on
Input units icon select Millimeter and Newton
Ok.
Select ParametersEly, Elz, Fy main, Fy sec, Max main,Max sec, Min main,
Ratio, reinft, Torsion, Track.
Define Parameter and assign the above parameters by cursor selection to
relevant members Change units to Meter Kilo Newton.
Click on Commandsdesign slab/ Element in the design dialog box
Add. Click on Design beam Add.
Click on design column Add. By cursor selection.
Assign the element, beam and column design
STEP 8 (Analysis):
STEP 9 (Results):
Go to post processing mode. Maximize screen.
SKETCH:
TWO STOREYED STEEL BUILDING WITH WIND LOAD
DATA:
LENGTH :9m
HEIGHT :7m
WIDTH :8m
BEAMS: ISMB 300
COLUMNS: ISMB 200
SUPPORTS: FIXED.
New Project Select Space Length =meters; Force=KN;
File Name=Steel building with wind Next
double click on it.
Length X=9.0m No. of Bays =2 click Bay 1=4.0m Bay2 =5.0m
Height Y=7.0m No. of Bays=2 Bay 1=3.50m Bay2 =3.50m

Width Z=8.0m No. of Bays =2 Bay 1=4.0m Bay2 =4.0m
Apply Transfer Model YesClose. Select Members 12,14,17 &20 and
delete the selected membersSave.
Go to front view .
Click on General Material in Side Menu.
Click on Create in MaterialWhole Structure dialog boxIsotropic material
dialog box appears. Select Steel in Title box of Material Whole Structure
dialog box. Select all the Members AssignClose.
Click on Commands Member Property Steel table Indian ISMB 300
(for beams) Add. ISMB 200 (for Columns) Add Close.
Highlight ISMB 300 . Main menu Select Beam parallel to X axis
Assign to selected beam Assign Yes.
Highlight ISMB 200. Main menu Select Beam parallel to Y axis
Assign to selected beam Assign Yes Close.
STEP 3 (Supports):
to beam cursor.
STEP 4 (Loading ):
Click Load & Definition Click DefinitionWind Load Add.
Type 1Add.
Comments: wind Add.
Click type 1 Add.
Wind load Definition screen will appear.
Intensity select type: type 1
Intensity(KN/m2) Height(in m)
1.0 3.5
1.5 7.0
Add.
Click Exposures Add Exposure Factor :0.90 Add close.
Highlight the exposure and select node cursor & entire structure Assign.
APPLY THE DEFINED WIND LOAD:
Number 1 Loading type: wind
Title: Wind X+ve Add Close.
Title: Wind X -ve Add Close.
Title: Wind Z +ve Add Close.
Title: Wind Z -ve Add Close.
Click load case detail 1Add.
Wind Load X direction Factor: 1
Y range Minimum value: 0 Maximum value : 7.0 Add Close.
Wind Load X direction Factor: -1
Y range Minimum value : 0m Maximum value :7.0m Add Close.
Wind Load Z direction Factor: 1
Y range Minimum value :0m Maximum value :7.0m Add Close.
Wind Load Z direction Factor: -1
Y range Minimum value : 0m Maximum value : 7.0mAdd Close.
Number 5 Loading type: Dead
Title: DL Add Close.
Selfweight Y =-1 Add.
Click Member Weight Floor with Y range
Enter load =-10 Y range Mini.=3.4, Max.=3.6
X range Mini.=0, Max.=4.0
Z range Mini.=0, Max.=8.0 Accept.
Enter load =-8.0 Y range Mini.=3.4, Max.=3.6
X range Mini.= 4, Max.=9.0
Z range Mini.=0, Max.=8.0 Accept.
Enter load =-8.0 Y range Mini.=6.9, Max.=7.1 Accept.
Name: 1.0 (DL+WL X+ve) Normal Factor Default :1.0
Load case 1 1=1.0
Name: 1.0 (DL+WL X-ve) Normal Factor Default :1.0
Load case 2 1=1.0
Name: 1.0 (DL+WL Z+ve) Normal Factor Default :1.0

Load case 3 1=1.0
Name: 1.0 (DL+WL Z-ve) Normal Factor Default :1.0
Load case 4 1=1.0
Load List:
Main hetmenuCommandsLoading Load List (select Load combination
from 6 to 9 Load List OkClose.
STEP 6 ( Design ):
Click on Commands Design Steel Design Select IS 800 from current
code list at top of the data area.
Click on Select Parameters.
Clear all selected parameters by clicking the << button Ok.
Select Fyld, Ratio and Track to the Selected Parameters column from
Available Parameters column Ok.
Click on Define parameters.
Enter the Value of Yield strength of strength of steel=25000KN/m 2 Add.
Click on Ratio Enter value =1 Add.
Click on Track Select 2 Add Close.
Select Fyld 25000 in Steel design- Whole structure dialog box.
Select all the members Assign Yes.
Similarly Assign Ratio &Track parameters to all the members.
Click on Commands in Steel design- Whole structure dialog box.

Click on Check code Add.
Click on Take off AddClose .
Select Check Code in Steel design- Whole structure dialog box.
Select all the members Assign Yes.
Similarly Assign Take off to all the members Close.
STEP 8 (Analysis):
STEP 9 (Results):
Go to post processing mode. Maximize screen. Select the required load
cases ApplyOk.
Click on deflection icon to see the deflections.
Click on Bending Moment icon Mz
Shear Force Ends

Axial Force Ends
Design check:
Select bottom most GF column Double click the column Steel design.
click the beam for finding the Steel design.
Report:
Available Selected
Input Sections
Supports
Loadings

Reactions
Beam Max. Moments
SKETCH:
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF STEEL ROOF TRUSS
DATA:
SPAN: 5.0m
HEIGHT: 1.50m
MATERIAL : STEEL
TOP & BOTTOM CHORD: ISA 75 x 75 x6
VERTICALS & DIAGONALS: ISA 50 x 50 x 6
SUPPORTS: ONE END PINNED OTHER END ROLLER
LOADS:NODAL FORCE 10KN
File New Project Select Truss Unit : Length =meters; Force=KN;
File Name=Steel Truss Next
XY Plane
X Right 4 Spacing 1.5m
Y Right 1 Spacing 1.50m
First Draw point 1 to 2, 2 to 3, 3 to 4 and 4 to 5. Draw vertical line from
node 3 for 1.50m distance. Connect node 1 and crown point and then
from node 5 to crown point. Draw vertical line from node 2, CRTL, vertical
line from node 4 Esc key. Select all GeometryIntercept selected
membersIntersect. Select the outside members Delete.
Right clickAdd beamConnect the cross members as shown in the figure.
STPE 2 (Member Properties):

Click General Property click section Data base select Indian select
Angle ST(single section) from table ISA 75x75x6 Add ISA 50x50x6
Addclose.
High light ISA 75x75x6 and select top and bottom of truss Assign to
selected beams Assign yes.
Highlight ISA 50x50x6 and select Vertical and Diagonals of truss
Assign to selected beams Assign yes Close.
De select the member.
STEP 3 (Supports):
Normally in truss one end support is pinned and the other support is Roller
i.e. Fixed but.
Click SupportcreatePinnedAdd Fixed but (Roller support) Fx
MzAdd. Click support 2 and select left support node Assign to
selected node Assignyes. Click support 3 and select right side support
node Assign to selected node Assign yes Close.
De select the nodes and change to beam cursor.
STEP 4 (Loading ):
Click Loads & specification Load case details Add. Primary Number
1: Loading type: Total load Add Close Click Load case 1 Add
nodal Load Fy=-10 Add Close.
Highlight Fy=-10 and Select the node points on top of truss Assign
to selected nodes Assign yes Close.
STEP 5( Analysis ):
Click Analysis/print No print add. Click post print Define
commands Support reactions Add Close.
STEP 6 (Design) :
Click Design steel design IS800Commandscheck codeAdd Take
offAdd. Highlight check code & select entire truss Assign to selected
members Assign yes Highlight take off and select entire truss
Assign to selected members Assign yes Close.
STEP 8 (Analysis):
STEP 9 (Result):
Go to Post processing mode.
Right click Labels Loads and Results.
Axial Force
Select By Specification All failed beams. All members passOk.
SKETCH:

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SINGLE BAY SINGLE STOREY PORTAL FRAME

STEP 1 (Creation of Geometry):

New Project Select Plane Length =meters; Force=KN;

File Name=Portal Frame Next

Select Add beam Finish.

Click Snap Node/beam Edit

Click (0,0), (0,3), (4,3) & (4,0) and Press Esc.

Switch off the grid by closing Snap/ Nodal beam.

Click dimension icon and verify the Geometry created.

STPE 2 (Member Property):

Click General Property Define Rectangle YD=0.3 ZD=0.23

Add YD=0.35 ZD=0.23AddClose. Highlight YD=0.30 ZD=0.23 and

Select column member Assign to selected beam Assign Yes.

Highlight YD=0.35 ZD=0.23 and select beam member Assign to selected

beam Assign Yes Close.

Click Support Create Fixed Add. Highlight support 2 and select

bottom support nodes by windowing using node cursor Assign to

Click Load & Definition Click Load case details Add.

Primary Number 1 loading type: Dead Title: DL Add close.

Click Load case details Add.

Number 2 Loading type: Live

Title: LL Add close .

Click Load case details Add.

Number 3 Loading type: Wind

Title: WL Add close .

Click Load case details Add.

Click Load Combination Load Number: 4

Name: 1.5 (DL+LL) Normal Factor Default :1.5

Load case 1 1=1.5

Load case 2 2=1.5 Close.

Click Load case details Add.

Click Load Combination Load Number: 5

Name: 1.5 (DL+LL) Normal Factor Default :1.5

Load case 1 1=1.5

Load case 3 3=1.5 Close.

Click Load case details Add.

Click Load Combination Load Number: 6

Name: 1.5 (DL+LL) Normal Factor Default :1.2

Load case 1 1=1.2

Load case 2 2=1.2

Load case 3 3=1.2 Close.

Click Load case 3 Add Nodal Load FX=5 Add.

Highlight DL=-20 and select beam member Assign to selected beam

Highlight LL=-10 and select beam member Assign to selected beam

Assign to selected nodes Assign YesClose.

Main menuCommandsLoading Load List (select Load combination from

4 to 6 Load List OkClose.

Click Design ConcreteCurrent code :IS456 Define Parameters

Ratio=3% Add close.

Click Fck=30000 and select the entire structure Assign to selected

beam Assign Yes.

Click Fymain=415000 and select the entire structure Assign to selected

beam Assign Yes.

Click Fysec=415000 and select the entire structure Assign to selected

beam Assign Yes.

Click Design beam Add. Click Design column Add.

Click concrete Take off Add.

Highlight Design Beam and select beam Assign to selected beam

Highlight Concrete Take off and select entire structure Assign to

selected beam Assign YesClose.

Click Analysis/print No print Add Close.

Click post print Define commands Analysis resultsAdd Close,

Note: Save the File and Run the Program.