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EX. Assign lateral load data and generate the analysis model

  1. Select Assign > Wind Parameters. The Wind Parameters dialog opens. Here you can select the appropriate Indian or American code for wind loads and assign parameters. For this example, you will accept the default parameters.
  2. Select IS 875-1987 from the Design Code drop-down and then click OK.
  3. Select Assign > Seismic Parameters. The Seismic Parameters dialog opens. Here you can select the appropriate Indian or American code for wind loads and assign parameters. For this example, you will accept the default parameters.
  4. Select Analysis > Generate Analysis File. The Space Frame Generation dialog opens.
  5. Click Generate. A warning dialog asks to overwrite the existing file, click Yes.
The STAAD Building Planner window closes and the analysis model opens in STAAD.Pro.

All gravity loads, lateral loads, load combinations, and analysis commands have been added to the STAAD.Pro model. You can run the analysis in the Analytical Modeling workflow with no further actions necessary.