Frame Elements

Three Dimensional Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis and Design of Structures

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SAP2000V8 – Non Linear

A Comprehensive Software for theFinite Element Modeling, Static, Dynamic and Non-Linear Analysis and Design of

Structures

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Key Features

• Powerful and Integrated Structural Analysis and Design Software

• Fully Interactive Graphical Interface for quickly creating models

• Frame, Shell, Solid and Non-linear Link Elements

Introduction

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Key Features

• Extensive Analysis Options including Linear-Static, Linear-Dynamic, Nonlinear-Dynamic

• Automated design of Concrete and Steel Members to various International Codes

• Fully formatted, customized reporting

• DXF Import and Export Link to AutoCAD

Introduction

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Powerful Modeling CapabilitiesInteractiveModeling

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Work on Multiple View

• Generate complex 3D models using plan, elevation and developed views

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Parametric Structures

• Use templates and parametric structures to quickly generate typical models

InteractiveModeling

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Powerful Editing Tools

• Use quick draw to create elements easily

• Duplicate and generate elements with move, merge, mirror and replicate

InteractiveModeling

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Powerful Editing Tools

• Convenient dividing and meshing of elements

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Powerful Editing Tools

• Powerful grouping, selection and display tools

• On screen assignment of properties, loading and supports

• Actual section view• Copy/ Paste to and from spread

sheets• Unlimited levels of undo and redo

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Convenient Viewing Options

• Multiple orthographic and perspective views

• Zooming and panning• Standard viewing angles• User defined and named

views

InteractiveModeling

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Guides and Grids

• Accurate dimensioning with guidelines and snapping

• Multiple rectangular and cylindrical coordinate systems with flexible grid systems

InteractiveModeling

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Feedback and Information

• Right button click for instantaneous information on selected objects and elements

InteractiveModeling

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Powerful Frame Elements

• Simple Frame Elements for– Beam, Column– Truss, Bracing, etc.

• Non-Linear Link Element for– Hook, Gap, Damper– Base Isolators– Friction

• Plastic Hinge Element

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Frame Element Cross-sections

• Automatic section property calculation for standard shapes

• Built-in steel sections for several Standards including AISC, CISC, BS etc.

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Linked to “CSI Section Designer”FrameElements

CSI Section Designer:A highly interactive and comprehensive software for building structural shapes and sections in concrete, steel or composite materials for Frame elements

Reinforced Concrete Simple SteelComposite SectionsBuilt-up Steel

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Non-prismatic Frame Elements

• Multiple non-prismatic segments over element length to model beams of variable sections

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Rigid End Offsets

• Rigid End connections to model large joints

• Automated end offset evaluation and assignment

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End Releases

• Easily model non-fixed connections by general “End-Release”– Axial– Shear– Torsion– Moment

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Load Options for Frame Elements

• Gravity Load• Point Load• Uniform Load• Trapezoidal Load• Prestress• Temperature Variation

• Loads applied in any direction and axis

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Temperature Gradient

• Applied to Element Section in any direction• Applied to Nodes and Groups

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Handle Prestress Cables

• Load due to Prestress can be applied to Frame Elements as Cables in Patterns and Load Cases

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Non-Linear Link Element

• For use with the dynamic time history analysis option• Link may be placed between any two joints or from

joint to ground• Viscous damper with nonlinear exponent on velocity• Gap (compression only) • Hook (tension only)

FrameElements

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Non-Linear Link Element

• Uniaxial plasticity (all 6 degrees of freedom)

• Base isolator with biaxial plasticity behavior

• Base isolator with friction and/or pendulum behavior

• AVI file option for creating real time displays of nonlinear deformation behavior

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Non-Linear Link Element

• Force versus deformation plots of nonlinear systems for energy dissipation studies

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• Used as Spring, Link, Panel zone or inside Frame Elements

• Axial, flexural, shear and torsional behavior

• Axial-load/ biaxial-moment interaction

• Multilinear behavior including softening

• Tabulated and Graphical display of hinge status

Plastic Hinge Element

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Powerful Shell Elements

• General quadrilateral or triangular element

• Isotropic, Orthotropic and Anisotropy material

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Powerful Shell Elements

• Six degrees of freedom per joint

• Shell, plate or membrane action

• Thick shell option

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Powerful Shell Elements

• Gravity and uniform loading• Pressure loading• Temperature and thermal

gradient loading

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Solid Elements

• Three dimensional 8 node brick element

• Anistropic material• Gravity, thermal,

surface pressure and pressure gradient loading

SolidElements

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Joint Restraints

• General Spring Connection• Global and skewed springs• Coupled 6x6 user-defined

spring stiffness option (for foundation modeling)

Supports &Restraints

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Joint Constraints

• Generalized joint constraint options including rigid bodies, diaphragms, rods and welds

Supports &Restraints

Weld

Rod

Diaphragm

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Joint Loads and Displacements

• Applied force and applied displacements

• Inclined Supports and joint local coordinates

Supports &Restraints

0][ 2 MK

)cos()()()( tptrtuMtKu

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Extensive Analysis Capabilities

• Static and/or dynamic response spectrum analysis

• P-delta analysis with either static or dynamic analysis

• Blocked active column equation solver

• Automated fast profile optimization

• Non-linear Pushover Analysis

AnalysisOptions

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General Dynamic Analysis

• Eigenvalue analysis with an accelerated subspace iteration algorithm

• Ritz analysis for fast predominant mode evaluation

• Harmonic Steady-State Analysis

AnalysisOptions

0][ 2 MK)cos()()()( tptrtuMtKu

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Time History Analysis

• Ground acceleration and Multiple base excitation

• Sequential history cases• Time history Windows AVI

file• Results can be combined

with other loads for enveloping or step by step steel and concrete design

AnalysisOptions

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Time History Analysis

• Graphic displays of nodal and element time history records

• Functions vs time or function vs function displays

• Generation of response spectrum curves for any joint acceleration component

AnalysisOptions

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Response Spectrum Analysis

• Multiple response spectrum cases in a single run

• Modal combinations by the SRSS, the CQC or the GMC (Gupta) method

AnalysisOptions

• Directional combinations by the ABS or the SRSS method

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Bridge Analysis

• Moving load analysis• Generation of influence lines and

forces envelopes• AASHTO vehicle loads• User-defined truck, lane and train

loads

Bridge Analysis

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Bridge Analysis

• Determination of maximum and minimum displacement and reactions

• Capable of handing complex lane geometries

Bridge Analysis

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Bridge Analysis

• Automatically calculates all possible permutations of traffic loads

• Provides correspondence between response components

• Results can be combined with other loads for enveloping or corresponding component for steel and concrete design

Bridge Analysis

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Result Viewing Capability

• 3D perspective graphical displays of un-deformed and deformed structural geometries

• Static deformed shapes and mode shapes

• Static and dynamic load combinations and envelopes

Viewing Results

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Result Viewing Capability

• View Loading diagrams• Bending moment and shear

force diagrams• Stress contours

Viewing Results

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Result Viewing Capability

• Animation of deformed shapes and mode shapes

• Animated stress contours

Viewing Results

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Result Viewing Capability

• Instantaneous graphical and tabulated output details for specific joint or element with right button click

• Multiple windows displaying different parameters

Viewing Results

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Member Design

• Fully interactive and graphical steel and concrete frame member design

• Design for static and dynamic loads• Member-grouping for design envelops• Ductile and non-ductile design

MemberDesign

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Design Output

• Detailed on-screen design information with right button click

MemberDesign

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Design of Concrete Members

• Support ACI, AASHTO, British, Canada, New Zealand and Eurocode2

• Biaxial moment-axial load column interaction diagrams

MemberDesign

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Design of Steel Members

• Support AISC (ASD and LRFD), AASHTO, British, Canada, New Zealand and Eurocode3

• Steel member selection and optimization

MemberDesign

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SAP200-DXF-AutoCAD Cycle

SAP 2000SAP 2000

SAP Objects

StructureDatabase

FinalDXF File

DXF File

AutoCAD etc

DXF Converter-Out(Display geometry, select

view, Select drawing options, Convert to DXF,

Save as Meta files)

DXF Converter-In *(Display DXF content,

Select options, Convert to SAP, Save in MDB)

AutoCAD etc

DXF File(Template)

AutoCAD etc

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Transfer Model To AutoCAD

• Complete control of the elements Complete control of the elements and attributes to be transferredand attributes to be transferred

• Generate wire-frame or full solid Generate wire-frame or full solid models models

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Get Model From AutoCADNewTools

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SAPReporter

• Create fully customized and formatted reports for selected items including text, tables and graphics.

• Output can be• Previewed on screen• Printed on paper• Saved in RTF files• Saved in HTML format for

viewing in web browsers.

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SAP2000V8 – Non Linear

A Comprehensive Software for theFinite Element Modeling, Static, Dynamic and Non-Linear Analysis and Design of

Structures