I am using SAP2000 7.12 Student version. I am in trouble with "Frame Element Data" table. While designing of a frame, at the last automatically length of the frames change for example length of frame section or beam is 16 meter. I have designed as it is, but at the end of the analysis, when I open "Frame Element Data" tables, I saw 0.406 instead of 16 meters. Each time I start from the beginning and I waste my time. Please help me or direct me to anyone that can explain me preferences of this version that why the dimensions are like that.
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Answer by
Sean Hill
I believe that the only place where you'll find help is on the CSIAmerica website, the developers of this software. They have a KB page set up exactly for the things you have mentioned above. The topic is pretty large and contains viable information that can be used to get a clear overview about the operations you're doing or needing.
Can we assign seismic loads along the building heights in SAP2000 or will it take it by default?
Answer by
Stephen Prastman
There are many resources available for this procedure. I have seen video tutorials that provide instructions on how to apply seismic loads to various elements.
Access the following link, then simply click the video tutorial or read the available websites for more information.
I am modeling a 3D masonry building for the needs of my master thesis, using shell thick elements. The problem is that when I perform a response spectrum analysis, although I am able to see stresses in local axes, the principal stresses are zero. Is it possible to overcome this problem?
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Answer by
Sean Hill
There is a tutorial guide available for downloading. The manual provides information and troubleshooting options related to SAP2000 application. You have the possibility to learn about the principal stresses and why the value is zero.
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I am using SAP2000 7.12 Student version. I am in trouble with "Frame Element Data" table. While designing of a frame, at the last automatically length of the frames change for example length of frame section or beam is 16 meter. I have designed as it is, but at the end of the analysis, when I open "Frame Element Data" tables, I saw 0.406 instead of 16 meters. Each time I start from the beginning and I waste my time. Please help me or direct me to anyone that can explain me preferences of this version that why the dimensions are like that.
I believe that the only place where you'll find help is on the CSIAmerica website, the developers of this software. They have a KB page set up exactly for the things you have mentioned above. The topic is pretty large and contains viable information that can be used to get a clear overview about the operations you're doing or needing.
Access the following URL to read more about it: https://wiki.csiamerica.com/display/kb/Frame
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And will the results be nearby if I use area, spline or solid model?
Creating a building seismic profile requires in most of the times a SDoF model. For a bridge, it's necessary to have 6 DoF comprise of:
If you don't have that many directions, the longitudinal axis should be used therefore the calculation you've posted above should match your needs
Can we assign seismic loads along the building heights in SAP2000 or will it take it by default?
There are many resources available for this procedure. I have seen video tutorials that provide instructions on how to apply seismic loads to various elements.
Access the following link, then simply click the video tutorial or read the available websites for more information.
I am modeling a 3D masonry building for the needs of my master thesis, using shell thick elements. The problem is that when I perform a response spectrum analysis, although I am able to see stresses in local axes, the principal stresses are zero. Is it possible to overcome this problem?
There is a tutorial guide available for downloading. The manual provides information and troubleshooting options related to SAP2000 application. You have the possibility to learn about the principal stresses and why the value is zero.
Download the PDF guide: HERE.