Steel Structure Optimization with STAAD: Part 5 - SELECT OPTIMIZED & FIXED GROUP || Variable RATIO

If we design a steel structure in STAAD using traditional design approach, then we need to manually review the design results and change the section size so that the optimum section is used. This process is time consuming, also it is very hard to find out the most economic section by trial and error method. Proper optimization of the entire structure not only reduces the overall steel weight but also ensure proper distribution of forces. In this video, I have covered the use of SELECT OPTIMIZED command, how to use this command for optimization, difference with the SELECT command and finally, I will discuss about FIXED GROUP command. Previous Session: Part 4 - Multi-phase Optimization || SELECT, ANALYSIS, RATIO -- https://youtu.be/1PwYgS8JLNY Next Session: Part 6A - Optimization using Castellated & Cellular Beams || AISC DG31 -- https://youtu.be/rkcJmUD2Yzo **************************************************************************** Complete Series on Steel Optimization -- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxLi_mmlPeipFQH_YOTTeG9waqeX9CZKN Implementation of IS800:2007 code in STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition -- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxLi_mmlPeirxD3gUWVF-7xSHqDhZ_ie_ Modelling Analysis and Design of PEB Structure -- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxLi_mmlPeirZAuVqbzXdxU46KacnGOvO Design Automation with STAAD -- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxLi_mmlPeirUVP4mKLmlaH6MTR8Vg5kz