Learn Yourself STAAD.Pro V8i: Structural Analysis and Design using STAAD.Pro V8i

“Learn Yourself STAAD.Pro V8i” is developed for the learners of the software to provide easy and clear understanding of various features and facilities available in this software. This book can be useful for students and practicing engineers of civil and structural engineering. Topics covered include model generation, loading and specifications, analysis methods, post processing of analysis results, concrete and steel design using Euro code and BS codes, report generation, wind load generation, seismic load generation, and error checking. The contents are presented a simple and lucid manner with screen shots of models wherever necessary. Each chapter contains various problems which are solved with step by step instructions. Sufficient review problems have also been listed at the end of each chapter. Key board short-cuts for various frequently used commands have been included in appendix.

Dr.Sivakumar Naganathan is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia. He obtained his Ph.D from University of Malaya, Malaysia. He has vast experience in academic as well as industry. He is a Professional Engineer registered with the Institution of Engineers (India), and a member of ASCE.