[MAR 2025]

Lateral load application is crucial in STAAD.Pro projects, focusing on stability and safety. Special considerations are needed for Earthquake and Wind loading. Technical Support Team members Sanjib Das, Abhisek Mandal, and Shreyanka Bhattacharjee will provide tips to avoid common issues with:

  • Wind Load application in Buildings
  • Rigid Diaphragm Effects Consideration
  • Scale Factors in Earthquake Loading (IS 1893 Part 1 and 4)
  • Consideration of Vertical Component of Earthquake
  • Loading