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Geometric Imperfections
Apply Notional Loads = 0.002Yi
(Assumes Imperfection = L / 500)
Py = 955 kips
0.16PeL
Case 2
Benchmark Case 1
Zero Joints
One Joint
Three Joints
Direct Analysis
Method
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
RISA (3 Nodes)
AISC Benchmark
Direct Analysis
Method
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
RISA (3 Nodes)
AISC Benchmark
0.7
Direct Analysis
Method
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0
0.05
0.1
0.15
RISA (3 Nodes)
AISC Benchmark
0.2
Direct Analysis
Method
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0
0.05
0.1
0.15
RISA (3 Nodes)
AISC Benchmark
0.2