Yes I have the latest version (build 03). They also say to see section 5.37 for more explanation, but this section doesn't even mention buckling in the on-line help.
But, as they warn you the buckling shape was totally bogus. I tried checking a pinned-pinned column and, what da ya know, it got the correct buckling factor. By their own admission in the release report the buckling deformed shape is simply the deformed shape from a static analysis with near buckling load applied. This is like no eigenvalue buckling analysis I've ever seen. Notice though that I said "linear buckling" or in other words eignevalue buckling. I see it in the Build 1001 Release Report now that you mention it. RE: Advanced Analysis Engine dozer (Structural) The member releases & master/slave & other member options are as in STAAD (only a few are translated to Stardyne). The member/element formulations are STAAD's, not Stardyne's. The 3rd party software is more modular and will permit future enhancements for nonlinear and higher order elements.īoth the advanced and basic solvers have advantages over Stardyne. The matrix factorization is much faster and the eigensolution is more stable. To gain access, contact STAAD support.īuckling in the Advanced Solver is part of an extra cost option using software from a 3rd party. The Stardyne option is still available but has been made hidden. Check the online help/Tech Ref for a complete description of buckling options.
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If you can, upgrade to the current Build 03 for StaadPro 2007. This simple procedure calculates the Buckling Factor for any number of primary load cases. A Buckling factor calculation procedure is included with the STAAD basic solver.