Exploring Bentley STAAD.Pro V8i is a comprehensive textbook that has been written to cater to the needs of the students and professionals. The chapters in this textbook are structured in a pedagogical sequence, which makes the learning process very simple and effective for both the novice as well as the advanced users of STAAD.Pro. In this textbook, the author explains in detail the procedure of creating 2D and 3D models, assigning material constants, assigning cross-section properties, assigning supports, defining different loads, performing analysis, viewing results, and preparing report. The chapters in the book are punctuated with tips and notes, wherever necessary, to make the concepts clear, thereby enabling the user to create his own innovative projects.
The highlight of this textbook is that each concept introduced in it is explained with the help of suitable examples to facilitate better understanding. The simple and lucid language used in this textbook makes it a ready reference for both the beginners and the intermediate users.
• Concepts explained with Examples
The author has explained the concepts in detail with examples for better comprehension of the processes involved.
• Tips and Notes
The additional information related to topics is provided to the users in the form of tips and notes.
• Learning Objectives
The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in that chapter.
• Self-Evaluation Test and Review Questions
Every chapter ends with Self-Evaluation Test so that the users can assess their knowledge of the chapter. The answers to Self-Evaluation Test are given at the end of the chapter. Also, the Review Questions are given at the end of chapters and they can be used by Instructors as test questions.
• Heavily Illustrated Text
The text in this book is heavily illustrated with screen capture images.
