To initiate the design of steel members and specify
the code parameters, use the following procedure.
Note: To reduce the number of load cases used in design operations, you
may want to create a load envelope or load list prior to specifying the design.
Batch mode design is specified and
performed in the Analytical Modeling workflow.
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On the Analysis and Design ribbon tab, select
Steel in the Design Commands group.
The Steel Design - Whole Structure dialog opens.
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In
Steel Design - Whole Structure dialog, select
the applicable steel design code from the
Current Code drop-down list.
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Click
Define Parameters.
The
Design Parameters dialog opens.
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Specify a value or option for each required parameter for a set of
members and then click
Add.
You only need to specify parameters that require a different
value from the default value. Repeat this step for all non-default parameters.
Note: Different parameters can be used for different member type
designs (e.g., columns, beams, composite floor girders, braces, etc.).
Alternatively, you can use a separate set of parameters for different member
types.
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Click
Close.
The design parameters are marked with an
icon. This indicates that the
need to be assigned to members.
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Use one of the
STAAD.Pro assignment methods to assign each
parameter to the applicable members.
You will now need to instruct the program to perform a design command on
these members.