SAP2000
A Powerful Comprehensive Software for Finite Element Modeling, Analysis and Design of Structures
Introduction
Powerful and Integrated Structural Analysis and Design Software Fully Interactive Graphical Interface for quickly creating models Frame, Non-linear Link Elements, Shells and Solids
Introduction
Extensive Analysis Options including LinearStatic, Linear-Dynamic, Nonlinear-Dynamic Automated design of Concrete and Steel Members to various International Codes
Introduction Simple Frame Elements for
Beam, Column Truss, Bracing, etc.
Non-Linear Link Element for
Hook, Gap, Damper Base Isolators Friction
Plastic Hinge Element
Frame Element
Automatic section property calculation for standard shapes Built-in steel sections for several Standards
Frame Element.
Section Designer
A highly interactive and comprehensive software for building structural shapes and sections in concrete, steel or composite materials for Frame elements
Composite Sections
Built up steel
Frame Element. Gravity Load Point Load Uniform Load Trapezoidal Load Prestress Temperature Variation
Loading Options
Non-Linear Link Element
Used as Spring, or Link Link may be placed between any two joints or from joint to ground Various types are
Viscous damper with nonlinear exponent on velocity Gap (compression only) Hook (tension only) Multi-linear elastic and plastic link Rubber and friction isolators
Shells
Model slabs, shells General quadrilateral or triangular element Isotropic, Orthotropic and Anisotropy material Six degrees of freedom per joint Shell, plate or membrane action Thick shell option
Solids Three dimensional 8 node brick element Anisotropic material Gravity, thermal, surface pressure and pressure gradient loading
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Analysis Capabilities
Static linear and non linear analysis Non-linear pushover analysis Buckling Analysis Modal analysis Response spectrum analysis Time history analysis
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Result viewing capabilities
3D perspective graphical displays of un-deformed and deformed structural geometries Static deformed shapes and mode shapes View Loading diagrams Bending moment and shear force diagrams Stress contours Animation of deformed shapes and mode shapes Animated stress contours Instantaneous graphical and tabulated output details for specific joint or element with right button click Multiple windows displaying different parameters
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Modelling Example
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Portal frame Beam Details
Size :: 300 400 Reinforcement :: 3-Y16 bars (both at top and bottom) & Y8@100c/c ties
100 kN
100 kN
Column Details
Size of column :: 400 400 Reinforcement :: 8-Y20 main bars & Y12@75c/c ties
4.5m
Grade of concrete: M25
5.0m
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Details of the portal frame Beam Hinge Details
M(kNm) 93.56
0 0.0014 0.056
(rad)
P(kN) 100 kN 2645.6 Compression V 100 kN
926.0 4.5m 0 -625.8 93.6 164.7 Tension 5.0m M(kNm)
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Details of the portal frame Column Hinge Details
M(kNm) 183.5
0.0019
0.076
P(kN) 100 kN 4272.3 Compression V 100 kN
1324.4 4.5m 0 93.6 173.4 -1303.8 Tension 5.0m M(kNm)
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Linear Static Analysis
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Response Spectrum Analysis
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Time History Analysis
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Pushover Analysis of RC Frame Structures in SAP2000
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RC Framed Building Nonlinear Static Analysis
Displacement Controlled process Displacement Profile
Fundamental mode shape
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: Target Displacement
RC Framed Building
Assignment of plastic hinges
Plastic hinge length
Define Analysis Case
Parameters
Obtain capacity curve
Check against failure mechanisms
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Seismic Capacity
V V
Global Capacity Curve
Ultimate Level
Collapse Level
Yield Level
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Generation of Capacity Curve :: Pushover Analysis
Thank you
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