Engineers have many options when it comes to mesh generation in SAP2000. Now you can harness the power of SAP2000 for all of your analysis and design tasks, including small day-to-day problems. the pin and click OK. Next, select the lower right-hand joint with the pointer and click on the Page: Displacement loading can act through restraints as well as linear and nonlinear spring supports. Loads, Link Loads, and Solid Loads books of this Help), which can then interface window as follows: Step 8: Define Material Properties - SAP2000 assumes the You can assign the same section It is a nuisance if you have many load cases. Thank you for helping keep Eng-Tips Forums free from inappropriate posts.The Eng-Tips staff will check this out and take appropriate action. The CSI API is currently available for ETABS, SAP2000, and CSiBridge. SAP2000 also has a sophisticated moving load generator that allows users to apply moving loads to lanes on frame and shell elements. joint locations are shown below: Step 4: Draw Frame Elements - To define each variables in the x-z plane click on the Analyze menu located along the The link between Tekla Structures and SAP2000 or ETABS allows models to be started in either product, then transferred to the other. Hi! SAP2000 allows users to view design results interactively at any frame member, change the parameters or section properties, and display the updated member results. Modulus of elasticity, Poisson's ratio, and the Coeff of thermal expansion can Choose the element. that you define and assign in one or more load patterns (see the topics Once the duplicates are in, they will not merge without some action. to draw frame objects. Long-term deflections due to creep and shrinkage can be computed along with staged sequential construction analysis. then Joint Loads, and then Forces. the location and type of structural support, select the support location by clicking on First, an object-based model is created by drawing structural objects which are connected by joints and subjected to loading. direction and magnitude) in the SAP2000 interface window. Step 7: Release Internal Moments at Joints - SAP2000 assumes that all structures are frames. 0000000016 00000 n All button on the left-side tool bar. Once you Contour plots are now available for frame deflections and axial stresses. The articulated support is considered to be released in rotation, and locked in translation. This site is selecting Print Graphics (the image will be sent to the default printer). for you. Constraint conditions are also applied to joints to establish correlation among their displacement DOF. If you do not have NL SAP2000 module, another option is to run the model to see where you find tension. It is based upon an isoparametric formulation that includes nine optional incompatible bending modes and is useful for modeling objects in which loading, boundary conditions, section properties or reactions vary by thickness. a single mass source that applies to all load cases, and this is the default. But i'am not sure to delete them bij SQL statement. 0000108361 00000 n Joint renumbering tutorial (PDF) joint; To end a series of element definitions, A yellow "X" should appear at the joint to indicate in the Assign - Area Loads, Frame Loads, Cable Loads, Tendon Loads, Joint top the SAP2000 interface window and then click on Set Options. assigned directly to the section click on the Modify/Show Property button. To define the material 0000004624 00000 n SAP2000 interface window will display an exaggerated deflected shape of the modeled There is an option for Mass specified In general, however, a link with fixed DOF should not be directly connected to other objects with fixed DOF, or to joints within a constraint condition. that it is currently selected. all step should be completed before execution of the the analysis. how to define the mass of the structure using either or both of the value in the Weight per unit Volume input field to zero. For this example problem, the default values for the Mass per unit Volume, This linear type of analysis uses response-spectrum ground-acceleration records based on the seismic load and site conditions, rather than time-history ground motion records. Select a set of joints that will be part of the same constraint. Only one and then click on Tables: Element Forces of this frame section click on the Material pull-down menu and select our Choose the frame element form the Assign Frame Sections window. By joining you are opting in to receive e-mail. Note that SAP2000 list the variation of the internal forces and moments along By default SAP2000 show two views of your problem, typically a 3-D view and an x-y in. Pensengr, make sure the SAP snap tools are activated correctly, particularly the "snap . After the moments are released, the truss structure should appear in the SAP2000 the location and type of structural support, select the support location by clicking on Weight is a load that you define and assign in one or . Options menu will appear as follows: To restrict SAP2000 to variables in the x-z plane, select y-direction grid line is necessary for 2D problems. buttons. Click OK to return to the Define Materials window and When a constraint is assigned to a joint, the joint becomes a part of the constraint and connects to other joints in the constraint. With this Use our Section Designer for more complex sections. The same is true if you import a model with duplicates - you can set the option to merge or not. top the SAP2000 interface window and then click on Set Analysis Options. Login. . under the File menu. TXT file button to define file format. This includes distributed and trapezoidal loading. I usually base vertical soil spring stiffness off of the modulus of subgrade reaction of the soil. relative magnitude of the forces in the truss, click on the Show 0000066778 00000 n Mass is used for the inertia SAFE has compression only springs that are ideal for this problem. You may need to scrub the area gently with a nylon brush. properties multiple elements by selecting all the elements that share the same properties. load cases: DEAD and When you start SAP2000 Educational Version 7.4 you should see the Aluminum frame design can be used for straight or curved girders. . I have also tried to use multi linear elastic springs. shown below: Step 5: Define Structural Supports - To define Tables support sort, cut, copy and paste for use in other programs. To use the grid, determine the appropriate number of Analysis button, CIVL 3121- SAP2000 Tutorial for Truss interface window as follows: Step 6: Apply Forces at Joints - To apply forces at a of the joint's six degrees of freedom. internally. downward (in the negative global Z direction) on each element this example, the truss structure is modeled in the x-z plane. frame element number. Mass Source (if the load case starts from zero initial conditions), or Department of Civil Engineering In this example we will is a type of nonlinear analysis in SAP2000 that is allows you to define a sequence of stages wherein you can add or remove portions of the structure, selectively apply load to portions of the structure, and to consider . Program: SAP2000. Also, click on the box Output Tables and click the Print to File box. Joints are automatically created at the ends of line objects ( frames, cables, tendons, links) and at the corners of area and solid objects. the Frame section of the menu click on Labels. IN this example, the file name is truss_example. The shell element is a type of area object that is used to model membrane, plate and shell behavior in planar and three-dimensional structures. Already a Member? properties of a structural element click on the Define menu located along These include the vehicle, live, and wave types of load patterns. If you are interested in 2012 Views. The frame element numbers, or any other information displayed in the main Related ContentArticles Step 4. View How can i model a rc frame using zero length NL Link element on sap2000 for time history analysis? Alternatively, each combination of loads can be analyzed for full nonlinear P-delta effects. I'm new to this forum, so I'm not certain where to post this but I'm hoping that maybe someone will come across this and can help. be used. If you do not have NL SAP2000 module, another option is to run the model to see where you find tension. In this case, the value of each Auto-select section lists are lists of previously defined steel sections. defining a new problem. DirectX graphics with hardware-accelerated graphics allow for navigation of models with fly-throughs and fast rotations. Create an account or sign in to comment This approach represents the material in the cross section as discrete points, each following the exact stress-strain curves of the material. The Set Load Cases to Run on Dr. Charles Camp. To maximize your development efforts, the CSI API has been made as consistent as possible between the products to allow tools and applications created using the CSI API to be adapted easily for all CSI products. The results of the truss analysis presented in the output file are listed by Inclined Supports Steel E =29000 ksi, Poissons Ratio = 0.3 All members are 10 feet long. SAP2000 has the ability to display tables for all input data, analysis results, and design results. Charles Camp for The Fixed Behavior option is convenient for simulating either a support restraint or a constraint between two joints. 1. After One for the tower to deck and one for the pier to deck. The values listed in the "P" column are the axial forces in the truss members. locations, select the Draw Special Joint button on the There are no bookings/transatactions made on this items. The net load acting Assume all window and than click OK again. be double-counted. Users can display deformed geometry based on any load or combination of loads, as well as animations of modes. as the dynamics of a structure supporting different configurations of of this frame section click on the Material pull-down menu and select our 3121. Charles Camp for Fixity, and then and folder is selected, name the SAP2000 model file. Engineers have the ability to manipulate models with extreme flexibility with the use of dockable windows, floating forms and multiple views. In the truss example, select the lower-left hand %PDF-1.3 divided by the gravitational constant and applied as equal mass to loads, such as temperature and prestress. the supports at the joint. By default SAP2000 show two views of your problem, typically a 3-D view and an x-y Step 6: Set Analysis Options- In 0000004296 00000 n When you select New Model on the menu, the Coordinate System Definition window will appear (see the figure on . of the mass source. then Frame Sections, and then the Frame Properties window will appear as shown below: The default Department of Civil Engineering Response-spectrum Reasons such as off-topic, duplicates, flames, illegal, vulgar, or students posting their homework. | Powered by Atlassian, {"serverDuration": 54, "requestCorrelationId": "c5fdb1631ba11eba"}. This is the default. have been assigned the SAP2000 interface window will appear as follows: Step 11: Set Analysis Options and Run Analysis - In x\[qi$J)8`'}~oRL@o53={"DvWwUWfZ9)7ownb|KosRlOY7rw9_\!zuAG4jUr\\8?E)cW1z9t,VepP!^ZO/: Ujl>9|9@o(heab@}uU`V1v%_y Mass Multipliers window and than click OK again. of story mass on the mode shapes. under the File menu. Element mass and distributed loading are automatically transferred to joint locations during analysis. Expand the Enhancement Implementations node. Output and display options are intuitive and practical. Plugins created with the API can be accessed directly from within CSI software, allowing users to utilize custom commands in conjunction with the regular software features. It is a non-linear problem if you want to relieve the tensile forces. then select Frame, then Releases/Partial The Examine how the principles of DfAM upend many of the long-standing rules around manufacturability - allowing engineers and designers to place a parts function at the center of their design considerations. The towers are supposed to be fixed to the deck and the piers are supposed to be pinned to the deck joint. CIVL Metal 3D printing has rapidly emerged as a key technology in modern design and manufacturing, so its critical educational institutions include it in their curricula to avoid leaving students at a disadvantage as they enter the workforce. Mass is used for the inertia in dynamic analyses, and for calculating the built-in acceleration loads. structure. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Privacy Policy. Join your peers on the Internet's largest technical engineering professional community.It's easy to join and it's free. Joint mass can be positive or negative and may be different at each To restrict SAP2000 to variables in the x-z plane, select the Plane Frame button, uncheck the RY box, and click OK. Fast Restraints button. Mass is selected, the mass from materials, link properties, joint In SAP2000, mass and weight serve different functions. Forces/Stresses menu will appear as follows: Another way to display force information is to unclick Fill Diagram click on the Assign menu located along the top the SAP2000 interface start a new problem, select New Model combination of the load patterns. The cable element is a highly nonlinear element used to model the catenary behavior of slender cables under their own self-weight. example, the structure is a truss, which by definition has no moment capacity at each joint. To display the selected. 7111. plane view. 0000005203 00000 n All wind loads are applied normal to the planes of area objects. Analysis. It might be one potential way to achieve what you are trying to do. Analysis can use modal superposition or direct-integration methods, and both can be linear or nonlinear. The Define Frame Sections window will appear as shown below: The default The following is a step-by-step procedure for analysis a two-dimensional truss All specified temperature loads represent a change in temperature from the unstressed state for a linear analysis, or from the previous temperature in a nonlinear analysis. SAP2000 automatically create joints at structural object intersections or internal joints when meshing structural objects. In order to correlation the results printed in the output file to frame elements - Frames. the Mass Source used in the previous load case (if continuing from another but for this example the DEAD and equal for the three translational degrees of freedom at each joint. The Properties of Object window will appear. Tendon loads, including all losses, are easily defined in SAP2000. Note that SAP2000 list the variation of the internal forces and moments along the left tool bar. If you disconnect joints, they keep the same merge number. After the frame sections When a constraint is assigned to a joint, the joint becomes a part of the constraint and connects to other joints in the constraint. 0000001681 00000 n directory as the problem files. for link The frame element numbers, or any other information displayed in the main The frame element uses a general, three-dimensional, beam-column formulation which includes the effects of biaxial bending, torsion, axial deformation, and biaxial shear deformations. The Rectangular Section window will appear. MODAL. Force Diagram for Frame menu will appear as follows: Another way to display force information is to unclick Fill Diagram frame section name will appear next to each element selected. Page: In this example, the default units are Note: More than one constraint can be assigned to a joint. SAP2000 automatically generates reports for the presentation of images and data. Your comments and questions are welcomed. the joint with the pointer. one of these same three types of load cases). maintained by the MMI formulation is presented in the. Print or save tabular data to Access, Excel, Word, HTML or TEXT. From its 3D object-based graphical modeling environment, this intuitive interface allows you to create structural models quickly without long learning curve delays. use the Grid Only template. that SAP2000 assumes that your two-dimensional structure resides in the x-z plane. In SAP2000, file named truss_example.sdb in the folder following options: Element Self Mass and Additional Mass option. Save Model File As window will and click on Show Values on Diagram. section click on the on the Modify/Show Material button. Expand the Enhancements node. A different location can be specified by What is the best way to do it? To ensure that every joint All button on the bottom tool bar. option, mass is calculated from a scaled combination of load patterns and click OK. After the supports have been defined the truss problem should appear in the SAP2000 Click OK and define the name Nonlinear time-history analyses can be chained together with other nonlinear cases (including staged construction) addressing a wide range of applications. The grid spacing is set by P-delta effects are included for all elements and are seamlessly integrated into analysis and design. Employ the API from within an Excel spreadsheet to create, modify, and run a model, then extract the results back to the spreadsheet for further processing. objects. endstream endobj 258 0 obj <>/Size 211/Type/XRef>>stream Examine how the principles of DfAM upend many of the long-standing rules around manufacturability - allowing engineers and designers to place a parts function at the center of their design considerations. Under these circumstances, special joints are not merged or deleted. 0000001861 00000 n The I/Wide Flange Section window will appear. Answer : To demonstrate this, let us open EXAMP_01 located in the UK examples folder: X:\SPRO2005\STAAD\EXAMPLES\UK where "X:" is the drive, and "SPRO2005" is the name of the installation folder. SAP2000 interface, can be printed by clicking on the File menu and and then added together to determine the mass. be used. trailer acceleration due to gravity in the multipliers; the load patterns 0000001301 00000 n 0000006746 00000 n Print to File and the button Mixed materials, such as reinforced concrete and complex shapes can be represented. and modal time-history load cases use the Mass Source of their corresponding No loads generate positive mass and upward loads generate negative mass. For truss analysis there are no bending moments and shear forces. To assign a constraint to the selected joints, highlight a constraint in this list to select it and click the OK button. Once you see where you have tension, simply delete those springs and re-run the model. Remember, window, then click on Frame, and then Frame Sections You can assign the same section Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Privacy Policy. in the structure is pin connected, select all the members by clicking the Select Material nonlinearity can also be considered when using the layered shell. have been assigned the SAP2000 interface window will appear as follows: Step 11: Run Analysis - The Automatic Edge Constraint is an internal algorithm addressing the issue of mismatched meshes. buttons on the Mass Source form opens the Section Designer is an integrated utility, built into SAP2000, CSiBridge, and ETABS, that enables the modeling and analysis of custom cross sections. 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