T.1 Re-specifying the TRACK parameter
The final calculation we need to do is make sure the current set of member properties pass the code requirements based on the up-to-date member forces.
This will require that we do a code checking operation again. To restrict the output produced to a reasonable level, we specify the TRACK parameter again but use a different value.
The STAAD input file commands generated are:
PARAMETER
CODE AISC UNIFIED 2010
TRACK 0 ALL
- On the Analysis and Design ribbon tab, select Steel in the Design Commands gallery.
- In the Steel Design - Whole Structure dialog, click Define Parameters. The Design Parameters dialog opens.
- Specify the track parameter:
- Select the TRACK 0 parameter entry in the list of commands.
- Select all the beam members by one of the following methods:
- In the Steel Design - Whole Structure dialog, select the Assign To Selected Beams option.
- Click Assign. A message dialog prompting you to confirm the assignment.
- Click Yes.