Three Dimensional Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis and Design of Structures

SAP2000
V8 Non Linear

A Comprehensive Software for the Finite Element Modeling, Static, Dynamic and Non-Linear Analysis and Design of Structures

Introduction

Key Features

Powerful and Integrated Structural Analysis and Design Software Fully Interactive Graphical Interface for quickly creating models

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Frame, Shell, Solid and Non-linear Link Elements

Introduction
Extensive Analysis Options including Linear-Static, Linear-Dynamic, NonlinearDynamic Automated design of Concrete and Steel Members to various International Codes

Key Features

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Fully formatted, customized reporting DXF Import and Export Link to AutoCAD

Interactive Modeling

Powerful Modeling Capabilities

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Interactive Modeling

Work on Multiple View

Generate complex 3D models using plan, elevation and developed views

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Interactive Modeling

Parametric Structures

Use templates and parametric structures to quickly generate typical models

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Interactive Modeling

Powerful Editing Tools

Use quick draw to create elements easily Duplicate and generate elements with move, merge, mirror and replicate

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Powerful Editing Tools

Convenient dividing and meshing of elements

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Interactive Modeling

Powerful Editing Tools

Powerful grouping, selection and

display tools
On screen assignment of properties, loading and supports

Actual section view

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Copy/ Paste to and from spread sheets Unlimited levels of undo and redo

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Convenient Viewing Options

Multiple orthographic and perspective views Zooming and panning Standard viewing angles

User defined and named views

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Interactive Modeling
Accurate dimensioning with guidelines and snapping

Guides and Grids

Multiple rectangular and cylindrical coordinate systems with flexible grid systems

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Interactive Modeling

Feedback and Information

Right button click for instantaneous information on selected objects and elements

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Powerful Frame Elements

Simple Frame Elements for Beam, Column Truss, Bracing, etc. Non-Linear Link Element for Hook, Gap, Damper Base Isolators Friction Plastic Hinge Element

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Frame Elements

Frame Element Cross-sections

Automatic section property calculation for standard shapes Built-in steel sections for several Standards including AISC, CISC, BS etc.

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Frame Elements

Linked to CSI Section Designer

CSI Section Designer:

A highly interactive and comprehensive software for building structural shapes and sections in concrete, steel or composite materials for Frame elements

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Built-up Steel

Composite Sections

Reinforced Concrete

Simple Steel

Frame Elements

Non-prismatic Frame Elements

Multiple non-prismatic segments over element length to model beams of variable sections

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Frame Elements
Rigid End connections to model large joints Automated end offset evaluation and assignment

Rigid End Offsets

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Frame Elements
Easily model non-fixed connections by general End-Release Axial Shear Torsion Moment

End Releases

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Frame Elements

Load Options for Frame Elements

Gravity Load Point Load Uniform Load Trapezoidal Load Prestress Temperature Variation

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Loads applied in any direction and axis

Frame Elements

Temperature Gradient

Applied to Element Section in any direction Applied to Nodes and Groups

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Frame Elements

Handle Prestress Cables

Load due to Prestress can be applied to Frame Elements as Cables in Patterns and Load Cases

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Frame Elements

Non-Linear Link Element

For use with the dynamic time history analysis option Link 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)

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Frame Elements

Non-Linear Link Element

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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 displays of nonlinear deformation behavior

Frame Elements

Non-Linear Link Element

Force versus deformation plots of nonlinear systems for energy dissipation studies

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Plastic Hinge Element

Used as Spring, Link, Panel zone or inside Frame Elements Axial, flexural, shear and torsional behavior Axial-load/ biaxialmoment interaction Multilinear behavior including softening Tabulated and Graphical display of hinge status

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Shell Elements

Powerful Shell Elements

General quadrilateral or triangular element Isotropic, Orthotropic and Anisotropy material

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Shell Elements
Six degrees of freedom per joint Shell, plate or membrane action Thick shell option

Powerful Shell Elements

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Shell Elements

Powerful Shell Elements

Gravity and uniform loading Pressure loading Temperature and thermal gradient loading

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Solid Elements
Three dimensional 8 node brick element Anistropic material Gravity, thermal, surface pressure and pressure gradient loading

Solid Elements

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Supports & Restraints

General Spring Connection Global and skewed springs Coupled 6x6 user-defined spring stiffness option (for foundation modeling)

Joint Restraints

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Supports & Restraints

Generalized joint constraint options including rigid bodies, diaphragms, rods and welds

Joint Constraints
Weld

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Rod

Diaphragm

Supports & Restraints

Joint Loads and Displacements

Applied force and applied displacements Inclined Supports and joint local coordinates

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[ K 2 M ] 0

Ku (t ) M u (t ) r (t ) p cos( t )

Analysis Options

Extensive Analysis Capabilities

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Static and/or dynamic response spectrum analysis P-delta analysis with either static or dynamic analysis Blocked active column equation solver Automated fast profile optimization Non-linear Pushover Analysis

Analysis Options

General Dynamic Analysis

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Eigenvalue analysis with an accelerated subspace iteration algorithm Ritz analysis for fast predominant mode evaluation Harmonic Steady-State Analysis

Ku (t ) M u (t ) r (t ) p cos( t )

[ K M ] 0
2

Analysis Options

Time History Analysis

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Ground acceleration and Multiple base excitation Sequential history cases Time history Windows AVI file Results can be combined with other loads for enveloping or step by step steel and concrete design

Analysis Options

Time History Analysis

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Graphic displays of nodal and element time history records Functions vs time or function vs function displays Generation of response spectrum curves for any joint acceleration component

Analysis Options

Response Spectrum Analysis

Multiple response spectrum cases in a single run Modal combinations by the SRSS, the CQC or the GMC (Gupta) method Directional combinations by the ABS or the SRSS method

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Bridge Analysis
Moving load analysis Generation of influence lines and forces envelopes AASHTO vehicle loads User-defined truck, lane and train loads

Bridge Analysis

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Bridge Analysis
Determination of maximum and minimum displacement and reactions Capable of handing complex lane geometries

Bridge Analysis

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Bridge Analysis
Automatically calculates all possible permutations of traffic loads Provides correspondence between response components Results can be combined with other loads for enveloping or corresponding component for steel and concrete design

Bridge Analysis

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Viewing Results

Result Viewing Capability

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3D perspective graphical displays of undeformed and deformed structural geometries Static deformed shapes and mode shapes Static and dynamic load combinations and envelopes

Viewing Results

Result Viewing Capability

View Loading diagrams Bending moment and shear force diagrams Stress contours

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Viewing Results

Result Viewing Capability

Animation of deformed shapes and mode shapes Animated stress contours

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Viewing Results

Result Viewing Capability

Instantaneous graphical and tabulated output details for specific joint or element with right button click Multiple windows displaying different parameters

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Member Design

Member Design

Fully interactive and graphical steel and concrete frame member design Design for static and dynamic loads Member-grouping for design envelops Ductile and non-ductile design

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Member Design
Detailed on-screen design information with right button click

Design Output

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Member Design

Design of Concrete Members

Support ACI, AASHTO, British, Canada, New Zealand and Eurocode2 Biaxial moment-axial load column interaction diagrams

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Member Design

Design of Steel Members

Support AISC (ASD and LRFD), AASHTO, British, Canada, New Zealand and Eurocode3 Steel member selection and optimization

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New Tools

SAP200-DXF-AutoCAD Cycle
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Structure Database DXF Converter-Out
(Display geometry, select view, Select drawing options, Convert to DXF, Save as Meta files)

DXF File

SAP Objects

AutoCAD etc DXF Converter-In *

(Display DXF content, Select options, Convert to SAP, Save in MDB)

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Final DXF File

AutoCAD etc

AutoCAD etc DXF File (Template)

New Tools

Transfer Model To AutoCAD

Complete control of the elements and attributes to be transferred Generate wire-frame or full solid models

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Get Model From AutoCAD

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New Tools

SAPReporter
Create fully customized and formatted reports for selected items including text, tables and graphics.

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Output can be Previewed on screen Printed on paper Saved in RTF files Saved in HTML format for
viewing in web browsers.

SAP2000
V8 Non Linear

A Comprehensive Software for the Finite Element Modeling, Static, Dynamic and Non-Linear Analysis and Design of Structures