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SAP2000 Program
Made by Computers and Structures, Inc. (CSI) General FEM Program for different structures! Great Program!
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Why SAP2000?
Quick Modeling of Structures Quick Generation of Loads Easy processing of output Easy to learn!
Why SAP2000?
Structure can be modelled as per actual geometry! Through right modelling practices, dummy/fictitious members are no longer necessary!
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Side Buttons
Main Windows 2 Windows are ok for large monitors For small ones, it is recommended just to close the other window
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SAP2000: Starting
Before anything else, we must change the unit shown on the bottom-right part of the interface. For our example, our desired unit is kN, m. This is necessary because SAP2000 (also ETABS) has a bug of reverting to this default unit
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To be changed Ok!
To be changed
Please note in the spacing methodology, the last grid is always zero Change the spacing for the X-grids as shown
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Click ok again!
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SAP2000: Grids
Now the grids are complete. Next.. Let us navigate between these gridlines.
SAP2000: Navigation
In using SAP2000, it is recommended to have two windows, one showing the 3d view and one showing the plan or elevation view.
Plan or Elevation
3d View
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SAP2000: Navigation
Now let us see the plan views!. Do the following:
1. Click the upper bar of the plan/elevation window 2. In the top buttons, click
SAP2000: Navigation
Up one level
To navigate between different levels in the structure. Click these buttons The current plan view elevation being shown is indicated in the 3D View window.
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SAP2000: Navigation
For the elevation views. Do the following:
1. Click the upper bar of the plan/elevation window 2. In the top buttons, click
SAP2000: Navigation
For the elevation views. Do the following:
1. Click the upper bar of the plan/elevation window 2. In the top buttons, click
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SAP2000: Navigation
Up one level
To navigate between different coordinates you could also click these buttons
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Variables for Analysis Input 36*6895 to ensure it is correct conversion! Variables for Design Click ok when done
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Double Angle Section (2L) Single Angle Section (L) Four Angle Section (4L)
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Note that there will be difficulty in drawing members 1-2. It is recommended to use the zoom window command
Once in zoom mode, you can always use the pan button
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Pan Button.
Can be used if middle button in mouse not present.
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SAP2000: Analysis
Now let us do a check of the model before analysis
Member Properties Loads
Once everything has been checked we are ready to analyze! Set the view limits to View All if you havent before analysis
SAP2000: Analysis
To Analyze go to Analyze > Run Analysis In the window that appears note that the case Modal is present. This is usually activated by default You could set this to Do Not Run by clicking the case and clicking the Run/Do Not Run button Click Run Now!
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SAP2000: Analysis
After analysis a screen will appear as shown below. Just close it so that it doesnt block your view
SAP2000: Analysis
By default, the deflection diagram is first shown after analysis The deflection diagram helps you see if there are errors in the model. Check each gridline to see if there are funny deflections
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SAP2000: Deflections
To see the deflections, go to Display > Show Deformed Shape Choose the appropriate load case and click ok! Adjust the Scale factor if shape is not exaggerated enough!
SAP2000: Deflections
To get the actual deflection at a particular point, just right click any node during deflected shape mode and the deflections will appear.
Load case shown Global X Global Y Global Z Click to close Always check units at lower right just in case you forgot!
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Go to Design Menu > Steel Frame Design > View Revise Preferences to revise these parameters
Deflection limits useful for beams in buildings! Very convenient if you know how to use it Click ok when done
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Click to close
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Note that braces are not in the model! For illustration purposes only
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1. Go to Display Menu > Show Forces/Stresses > Frames/Cables 2. Choose L Load Case and choose Moment 3-3 3. Click ok afterwards
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Create a New Model Define/Edit Grids and Floors Define Materials Define Sections Draw Members Assign Member Properties Generate Load Cases Assign Loads Define Combinations Pre-analysis Check Process the Output Design the Members
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