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SAP2000 Tutorials - CE463 - Lab2

This document provides instructions and examples for analyzing simple structural frames using SAP2000 software. It discusses modeling techniques like defining material properties, section properties, loads, and constraints. Specific examples include a simply supported beam, continuous beam, frame with different sections and loads, and a multi-story building. The document demonstrates how to model the examples in SAP2000, perform analyses, and interpret results like reactions, deflections, and internal forces.

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SAP2000 Tutorials - CE463 - Lab2

This document provides instructions and examples for analyzing simple structural frames using SAP2000 software. It discusses modeling techniques like defining material properties, section properties, loads, and constraints. Specific examples include a simply supported beam, continuous beam, frame with different sections and loads, and a multi-story building. The document demonstrates how to model the examples in SAP2000, perform analyses, and interpret results like reactions, deflections, and internal forces.

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COLLEGE OF

ENGINEERING

Department of Civil & Geological Engineering

CE 463.3 Advanced Structural Analysis Lab 2 SAP2000 Simple Frame Structures


January 25th, 2012 T.A: Ouafi Saha Examples contd. 1. Simply supported beam http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrYnpP2vDp0 Professor: M. Boulfiza

Units kN, m, C Material Concrete, Section 30x50cm2, each segment is 1.5m, - Two possible ways to model, what is the main difference? - Compare the solution with and without self weight. In the next questions neglect beams self weigh. - What is the vertical displacement of the free left end of the beam? - What is the maximum deflection of the beam? Is it at mid-span? - What are the reactions at each support? - Plot the internal forces and moment diagram. In this case Shear 2-2 and Moment 3-3.

2. Continuous Beam http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skScVFEefRw

Units t, m, C Mat. Concrete Self Weight = 0

New features:Units, Loads, Local Axis Unit conversion, there are two possibilities: By using Units scroll box in the bottom right side of the screen. By adding the unit name (as recognized by SAP2000) in any input dialogue box.

Load pattern possibilities The most used, but not the only possibility, is the distributed load over frame element. You can access it by selecting the frame element to load, then Menu Assign > Frame Loads > Distributed
Select Load Name Other Possibility for Unit conv

Force or Moment? Coordinate System and Direction Up to four definition points for the load Make sure to select the right option To used in case of uniform load over the whole frame element

Possible way of combination

At relative or absolute distance from node i Value of the load

Local axes rotation For local axes convention refer to supplementary document. Angular unit in SAP2000 is degree. Lets try to rotate the right end support by 30 counter clockwise. Select the extreme right node, Menu Assign > Joints > Local Axes

Why -30?

Displacement loading. Try to find and explore. In which kind of situation should we use it?

Questions: - What are the extreme vertical deflections of the beam? - What are the reactions at each support? - Plot the internal forces and moment diagram. - What about the axial force after support rotation?

3. Simple Frame with enhanced loading and different cross sections http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1R0hE9RdkA
3 t/m 4t 60 3.0 2 t/m 4t 1.5 1.5 2.5 l/2 4.0 l/2 55 25 6.0 5.0 3.0 5t 125 15 6 t.m P 25

Units tonf, m, C, Material Concrete, Self weight neglected. New features: Sections, Display, Local Axes, Custom Materials & Sections Section possibilities For the Tee section go to Menu Define > Section Properties > Frame Sections Click on Add New Property then Select type Steel and section Tee For Dimensions Name Convention refer to supplementary document.

Name

t3 =70 cm t2 =125 cm tf =15 cm tw =25 cm

Material, 4000Psi for Concrete

Quick preview of the Section

Axis Visualization and Extruded View To change the visualisation default options use Menu View, Set Display Options (Ctrl+E) Check Frame/Cables/Tendons Local Axes and Extrude View.

Questions: - What values, distance and direction should we use for the two concentrated loads? - Extract all information you can for point P. - Plot internal forces diagrams. - What would happen if we forget to modify concrete material? - How to Customise mechanical and geometrical properties? 4. Multi Story Building

3m

Units kN, m, C Mat. Steel Self Weight = 0 Beam S10x35 Column1 W10x45 Column2 W10x15

3m 4m

6m

6m

5m

7m

New features: Import Sections, Modify Grid, Editing, Selection Choose 2D Frames from the new model. Enter portal Frame Dimensions as shown below.

For Section Properties click on

button to access sections dialogue box.


4

Click on Import New Property then select material steel and click on I / Wide Flange.

Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Computers and Structures\ SAP2000 14

Local Disk C:

SECTIONS8.PRO common Profile DB

Modify Grid according to our example Menu Define > Coordinate Systems/Grids click on Modify/Show System Change Values for ordinates X and Z Grid Data as required such as X (-12,-6,0,5,12) and Z (0,4,7,10) and check Glue to Grid Lines box.

Another way to reach the same result is to use Menu Edit > Move and/or Replicate Selection - Selection of the basement nodes (difference between right and left) - Selection by Element Properties - Selection by Coordinate Specification - Incremental Assign Questions: - Find the position and the value of the Maximum Base Reactions. - Find the position and the value of the Maximum horizontal displacement. - What change would you suggest for the structure to be more balanced? - Do the same Analysis assuming the horizontal forces multiplied by two.

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