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As a result of the above assumption, the following points must
be noted with respect to modeling joists:
1) The entire joist is represented in the STAAD input file by
a single member. Graphically it will be drawn using a
single line.
2) After creating the member, the properties should be
assigned from the joist database.
3) The 3D Rendering feature of the program will display
those members using a representative Warren type truss.
4) The intermediate span-point displacements of the joist
cannot be determined.
Figure 1.34