Manuals Page

To create the welds, please follow the instructions below: a. Ensure all end of the pipes are within the connecting member section. In case of the pipe is protruded out from the connecting member, we can offset the member end by adjusting the x, y, z offsets in member properties with utilizing the Draw Frame […]

Connection that are not covered in Auto Connection Detailing can be easily created using Manual Connection Detailing. Below shall be the list of topic that covered to allow user to understand how to manually create connection using ProtaSteel:  Manual Connection Detailing Cut Operation Modelling Welds for Pipe Sections Steel Beam to RC Column Manual Connection

The existing connection macros will work for the most common connections but they might not work for non-standard situations.  For such situations, you can manually create the connection by creating plates, bolts, welds & cuts. Trimming, chamfering & cutting whole or part of the connecting members may also be required. Manual connection will not have […]

General In manual detailing, cut operation can be used to cut unwanted area/region to ensure the members is correctly connected. The "Cut Operation" toolbar are shown as below : Place the mouse cursor over the icon to expose the Tooltip which will contain detail instruction on how to use the function. Right-click on the icon […]

ProtaStructure is an innovative BIM solution for structural engineers to model, analyze, and design buildings quickly and accurately. With this all-in-one software, from one central model, you can easily compare different schemes and automate your steel and concrete design, significantly reducing project delivery time. Additionally, you can produce high-quality drawings and all design documentation from […]

As Prota, we have been developing leading structural BIM software for over 40 years.  Our product strategy is focused on: Providing new practical modelling approaches Introducing innovative design technologies that will add value to your business and extend your toolset in your daily engineering practice Enhancing existing functionalities and incorporate valued user feedback Delivering fit […]

Usage of Slab Strips Slab Strips are used for creating a means for the analysis, design and curtailment of slabs. Slabs along the strip are determined and their analysis is performed along the strip if the moment coefficients method is selected. Similarly, a continuous beam analysis is performed along the strips if ribbed slabs are […]

To show show transfer/ discontinuous columns and walls on plan view of the transfer storey : 1. Click on Visual Interrogation in Review tab  2.  Select Column Plan Display 3.  Tick Display Transfer Columns and Walls on Plan Example Model The below is a example of a transfer plate. Storey 1 is the transfer level and Storey 2 […]

Auto-generated steel trusses of any shape (e.g. Pratt, Warren, mono-pitched, duo-pitched truss). The trusses can be easily moved and copied to another location.  Defining a New Truss Before inserting a truss, there must have supports created for truss. To define a Truss: Click on "Truss"  button in "Modelling" ribbon or use command line at right bottom […]

In ProtaStructure, claddings can be inserted on purlins or girts. The function of cladding is easily apply area loads, such as roof or wind loads. The boundary of the cladding can be flexibly edited. The area loads will be automatically decomposed as line loads on the purlins and girts.  Insert new Cladding To insert new […]

Slab Load Properties "Slab Load Properties" will be loaded when the "Slab Load" option in the "Concrete Member " pulldown (or toolbar) is selected. A new slab load can be defined by arranging the fields in the properties form and then by clicking the insertion reference. The following fields exist in this properties form: Load Type Depending on […]

Before proceeding with the modelling of the transfer beam, it is important to understand how the physical model translate to an analytical model when building analysis is performed. The physical model is what you see on the modelling screen where all members are rendered in 3D according to the actual sizes The analytical model is […]