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Three Dimensional Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis and Design of Structures T i t l e SAP2000 V8 – Non Linear A Comprehensive Software for the Finite Element Modeling, Static, Dynamic and Non-Linear Analysis and Design of Structures SAP2000 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 SAP2000 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 SAP2000 Powerful Modeling Capabilities Interactive Modeling SAP2000 Work on Multiple View • Generate complex 3D models using plan, elevation and developed views Interactive Modeling SAP2000 Parametric Structures • Use templates and parametric structures to quickly generate typical models Interactive Modeling SAP2000 Powerful Editing Tools • Use quick draw to create elements easily • Duplicate and generate elements with move, merge, mirror and replicate Interactive Modeling SAP2000 Powerful Editing Tools • Convenient dividing and meshing of elements Interactive Modeling [...]... and supports SAP2000 • Actual section view • Copy/ Paste to and from spread sheets • Unlimited levels of undo and redo Interactive Modeling Convenient Viewing Options • Multiple orthographic and perspective views • Zooming and panning • Standard viewing angles SAP2000 • User defined and named views Interactive Modeling Guides and Grids • Accurate dimensioning with guidelines and snapping SAP2000 • Multiple... Elements SAP2000 • Multiple non-prismatic segments over element length to model beams of variable sections Frame Elements SAP2000 • Rigid End connections to model large joints • Automated end offset evaluation and assignment Rigid End Offsets Frame Elements SAP2000 • Easily model non-fixed connections by general “End-Release” – Axial – Shear – Torsion – Moment End Releases Frame Elements SAP2000 •... any direction and axis Frame Elements Temperature Gradient SAP2000 • Applied to Element Section in any direction • Applied to Nodes and Groups Frame Elements Handle Prestress Cables SAP2000 • Load due to Prestress can be applied to Frame Elements as Cables in Patterns and Load Cases Frame Elements Non-Linear Link Element SAP2000 • For use with the dynamic time history analysis option • Link may be... 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) SAP2000 Frame Elements 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... Elements SAP2000 • General quadrilateral or triangular element • Isotropic, Orthotropic and Anisotropy material Shell Elements SAP2000 • Six degrees of freedom per joint • Shell, plate or membrane action • Thick shell option Powerful Shell Elements Shell Elements Powerful Shell Elements SAP2000 • Gravity and uniform loading • Pressure loading • Temperature and thermal gradient loading Solid Elements SAP2000. .. dimensioning with guidelines and snapping SAP2000 • Multiple rectangular and cylindrical coordinate systems with flexible grid systems Interactive Modeling Feedback and Information SAP2000 • Right button click for instantaneous information on selected objects and elements Powerful Frame Elements SAP2000 • Simple Frame Elements for – Beam, Column – Truss, Bracing, etc • Non-Linear Link Element for – Hook,... friction and/or pendulum behavior • AVI file option for creating real time displays of nonlinear deformation behavior Frame Elements Non-Linear Link Element SAP2000 • Force versus deformation plots of nonlinear systems for energy dissipation studies SAP2000 Plastic Hinge Element • Used as Spring, Link, Panel zone or inside Frame Elements • Axial, flexural, shear and torsional behavior • Axial-load/ biaxialmoment... Base Isolators – Friction • Plastic Hinge Element Frame Elements Frame Element Cross-sections SAP2000 • Automatic section property calculation for standard shapes • Built-in steel sections for several Standards including AISC, CISC, BS etc Frame Elements Linked to “CSI Section Designer” CSI Section Designer: SAP2000 A highly interactive and comprehensive software for building structural shapes and sections... material • Gravity, thermal, surface pressure and pressure gradient loading Solid Elements Supports & Restraints SAP2000 • General Spring Connection • Global and skewed springs • Coupled 6x6 user-defined spring stiffness option (for foundation modeling) Joint Restraints Supports & Restraints SAP2000 • Generalized joint constraint options including rigid bodies, diaphragms, rods and welds Joint Constraints . SAP2000 Powerful Modeling Capabilities Interactive Modeling SAP2000 Work on Multiple View • Generate complex 3D models using plan, elevation and developed views Interactive Modeling SAP2000 Parametric. Interactive Modeling SAP2000 Powerful Editing Tools • Use quick draw to create elements easily • Duplicate and generate elements with move, merge, mirror and replicate Interactive Modeling SAP2000 Powerful. Grids • Accurate dimensioning with guidelines and snapping • Multiple rectangular and cylindrical coordinate systems with flexible grid systems Interactive Modeling SAP2000 Feedback and Information • Right