STAAD Commands and Input Instructions
Section 5
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Example
SIZE WID 12 DEFL 300 LEN 240 BSTR 36 ALL
SIZE DEFL 450 BSTR 42 MEMB 16 TO 25
Note:
It may be noted that sizing will be based on only the criteria
specified by the user in the relevant SIZE command.
In the first example above, sizing will be based on user specified
member width of 12, Length/Deflection ratio of 300 (where
Length= 240) and max. allowable bending stress of 36.
In the second example, sizing will be based on Length/Deflection
ratio of 450 (where Length= actual member length) and max.
allowable bending stress of 42.
Notes
This is a post-analysis facility and must be used after the analysis
specifications.