Manuals Page

For the cases where you need to support trusses on RC columns, ProtaSteel has got you covered now! With this brand-new macro, you can effortlessly create connections and customize them. Starting from the export of a model from ProtaStructure to ProtaSteel, you will learn how to create RC column-Truss seating connections with this macro and […]

For a typical steel project, the number of different parts can increase significantly, and it is easy to lose track of the components. Now with the new version, you can filter parts with their assigned prefixes and numbers so that you can see where they are used. In order to take advantage of this feature, […]

ProtaSteel is a powerful tool accelerating steel detailing process significantly. With its advanced capabilities, you can create and design steel connections easily. You can either utilize the IntelliConnect tool and have the connections designed in a couple minutes, or you can create user-defined connections utilizing a user-friendly interface. Plus, ProtaSteel allows you to generate fabrication […]

With ProtaSteel 2024, you can connect box sections with welded connection. This is especially useful in trusses where the members are usually designed with box profiles. In this video, you will learn how to utilize the macro through a step-by-step tutorial. Also, you will find out special tips and tricks which will help you become […]

How to Create Manuel Macro in ProtaSteel (Beam and Column)? Part – 1 How to Create Manuel Macro in ProtaSteel (Beam and Column)? Part – 2 ​

General Beam Section Design allows user to access beam reinforcement data, beam report and etc. To access Beam Section Design, user can either: Select a beam, then click on "Section Design"  under Beam tab, or Select a beam, right click to access shortcut menu and click on "Section Design    Beam Section Design  consists of two […]

General Beam Section Design allows user to access beam reinforcement data, beam report and etc. To access  Beam Section Design, user can either: Select a beam, then click on "Section Design"   under Beam tab, or Select a beam, right-click to access shortcut menu and click on "Section Design"    Beam Section Design consists of two tabs:  "Beams” tab "Rebars” tab Rebar […]

General Beam Section Design Table allows user to review or design all the beams in table. To access Beam Section Design Table, user can only go to Design tab > then click on "Storey Beams" . Beam Section Design Table consists of two tabs:  "Design” tab "Grouping” tab Design Tab In design tab, all reinforced concrete beams details will be presented […]

General Beam Section Design Table allows user to review or design all the beams in table. To access Beam Section Design Table, user can only go to Design tab > then click on "Storey Beams" . Beam Section Design Table consists of two tabs:  "Design” tab "Grouping” tab Grouping Tab In grouping tab, user may decide to utilize beam axis grouping […]

ProtaStructure supports long-term detailed RC beam deflection checks according to the following design code :  America Code : ACI318-2014, ACI318-2019  Columbia Code : NSR10-C  Indian Standards :  IS456-200  Indonesia Code : SNI2847 Peru Code : NTE060 Philippines Code : NSCP2015 Turkey Code : TS500 In this check, the effective section inertias are calculated considering the […]

You can model a ramp beam / ring beam. Circular ramp/spiral slab is beyond the scope of the program.  Attached a sample modelling for your references only.  Generally, it is recommended that separate the model of  circular ramp / spiral staircase from main building model, if possible. This will be more productive as it is […]

The beam forces that are automatically designed for in the beam section design are  Major Bending Moment,  Major Shear Force & Torsion. The beam forces that are not automatically designed for (or even checked) are  Axial Tension Force, Minor Axis Bending Moment & Minor Axis Shear Force.  These are called collectively as  Ignorable Forces in Beam Design Settings > Design Tab (as shown below). […]