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SAP2000 Version 19 User Manual Introduction

This chapter introduces the SAP2000 structural analysis software. It recommends printing the manual before starting the tutorial to learn the basics of the program. The chapter also provides an overview, explaining that SAP2000 is a finite-element based program for analyzing and designing civil structures, with intuitive tools to quickly build models and sophisticated analysis techniques.

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SAP2000 Version 19 User Manual Introduction

This chapter introduces the SAP2000 structural analysis software. It recommends printing the manual before starting the tutorial to learn the basics of the program. The chapter also provides an overview, explaining that SAP2000 is a finite-element based program for analyzing and designing civil structures, with intuitive tools to quickly build models and sophisticated analysis techniques.

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Using this Manual


This manual introduces you to SAP2000 Version 19. The step-by-step instruc-
tions guide you through development of your first model. The intent is to
demonstrate the fundamentals and to show how quickly and easily a model can
be created using the program. Completing the tutorial will give you hands-on
experience working with SAP2000, which for most people is the quickest way
to become familiar with the program.

If you are viewing this manual as a .pdf file, we strongly recommend that you
print it before starting the tutorial. It will not be practical to use the SAP2000
program while trying to read this manual on your computer screen.

Overview of the Program


SAP2000 is a stand-alone finite-element-based structural program for the anal-
ysis and design of civil structures. It offers an intuitive, yet powerful user inter-
face with many tools to aid in the quick and accurate construction of models,
along with the sophisticated analytical techniques needed to do the most com-
plex projects.

Using this Manual 1-1

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