So OpenSTAAD routine GetSupportInformation for "fixed but" supports outputs for varReleaseSpec the released directions as 1, while the other cases (Pinned for example) outputs the fixed directions as 1. Documentation suggests that it should always...

There is a maximum limit 6" for pile embedment and also for bottom steel reinforcing in mat foundations in SFA 2026. There is no code basis for this limitation and there are cases where this could be significantly larger. Currently is is making th...

Ref present Staad versions and beam code check according to Eurocode 1993-1-1 Equation 6.61 and 6.62. Staad divide all beams at every incoming beam location and it is not possible to join together several beams to get correct buckling lengths. Eur...

Presently, in STAAD Foundation Advanced for ACI 318 2014 and 2019 editions, the spacing of links in pedestals is calculated as per the clauses 10.7.6.5.2 and 25.7.2.1 of those codes. There are 2 modifications being requested: The requirement of Cl...

This idea is intended to report an issue related to the calculation of nominal concrete shear using STAAD Foundation Advanced V2025. This calculation is performed using ACI 318-19 Equation 22.5.5.1(a), which applies only to non-prestressed members...

I am attaching files regarding the calculation of a foundation slab on springs. The calculation itself was successful. This message serves to point out confusing information in the output and proposes a solution. You can find a detailed descriptio...

Currently while importing the UPT file, we get a warning if file path of the UPT file contains hyphen (-). The warning is "File path contains invalid characters (-). Please remove such characters from the path and retry". Program should allow larg...

During a sudden power cut, STAAD file and .sbk file got corrupted and the STAAD file content cannot be retrieved. Provide a method to retrieve the content of the STAAD file/.sbk file

The header text elements “By” and “Ref” in Report, are wrapped on certain system resolution and scaling. Improve the UI implementation to ensure that header text elements: Render correctly across all supported resolutions and DPI scaling setting...

The node‑to‑node distance tool in STAAD.Pro is quite basic and, in its current form, not particularly useful when distances need to be measured independently along the X, Y, and Z axes. Bentley already provides this functionality in some of its ot...