International Codes 2007
International Codes 2007
International Codes 2007
In STAAD implementation of IS:800, the user is allowed complete control of the design process through the use of design parameters.
Available design parameters to be used in conjunction with IS:800 are listed in Table 7B.1 of this section along with their default values
and applicable restrictions. Users should note that when the TRACK parameter is set to 1.0 and use in conjunction with this code,
allowable bending stresses in compression (FCY & FCZ), tension (FTY & FTZ), and allowable shear stress (FV) will be printed out in
Member Selection and Code Check output in Mpa. When TRACK is set to 2.0, detailed design output will be provided.
Once a parameter is specified, its value stays at that specified number until it is specified again. This is the way STAAD works
for all codes.
(36.25 KSI)
KY 1.0 K value in local y-axis. Usually, this is minor
axis.
KZ 1.0 K value in local z-axis. Usually, this is major
axis.
LY Member Length Length in local y-axis to calculate slenderness
ratio.
LZ Member Length Same as above except in local z-axis (major).
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1.0 = No sidesway
SSZ 0.0 Same as above except in local z-axis.
TMAIN 400 (Tension Allowable Kl/r for slenderness calculations for
Memb) tension members.
TRACK 0.0 0.0 = Suppress critical member stresses
11C.4.1 Notes
a. "Deflection Length" is defined as the length that is used for calculation of local deflections within a member. It may be noted
that for most cases the "Deflection Length" will be equal to the length of the member. However, in some situations, the
"Deflection Length" may be different. A straight line joining DJ1 and DJ2 is used as the reference line from which local
deflections are measured.
For example, refer to the figure below where a beam has been modeled using four joints and three members. The “Deflection
Length” for all three members will be equal to the total length of the beam in this case. The parameters DJ1 and DJ2 should be
used to model this situation. Thus, for all three members here, DJ1 should be 1 and DJ2 should be 4.
PARAMETERS
DJ1 1 ALL
DJ2 4 ALL
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b. If DJ1 and DJ2 are not used, "Deflection Length" will default to the member length and local deflections will be measured from
original member line.
c. The above parameters may be used in conjunction with other available parameters for steel design.
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