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Simple Modelling using SACS

February 2, 2012 4 Comments

Lets begin SACSing!!!

Using SACS is (somehow) not as hard as it seem. We are going to learn by directly modeling this basic structure. This tutorial uses
SACS-EDI v5.3

The first window shown by SACS 5.3 is what I called the Program Manager. Why so? (because i like the name) Seriously, its simply because we have
many options inside this window, from modeling, run analysis, view result, etc. Three (of many important) parts in this program manager are:

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Program Launcher (located on the very left of the window), where we choose what we are going to do:
Modeler, launch PRECEDE which we use to model the structure
Data File, launch DATAGEN which we use to create the model in text ways, or create run file (e.g. input for seastate analysis, input for
combine file, etc.)
View Results, shows the result in model-view (normally the extension is psvdb)
Some more.

Folders, where we put our works into. It is important to work inside a specific folder. Using folder will make our works tidier. For example: an
FPSO project normally has many analyses (e.g. in service, fire, transit, fatigue, and many more), hence each folder for each analysis.

In in-service analysis, I usually use 3 steps. First step is set-down, so one folder for it. Followed by
sea-state step, where we have inertia force (by wave, wind, etc.), so its another folder. Also a combining
folder to combine the set-down stage and sea-state step. We can manage our work, by doing folder inside
folder. It will make us follow the steps, thus minimize the risk of my human error. For example this is a
print screen of some analysis.

Run-Analysis and Inside folder windows, the last windows in the right side is where we choose the analysis.

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1. Start Modeler, SACS PRECEDE windows will come out. Choose blank model, with metric kN unit.

SACS analysis is based on finite element; hence the use of joint is obligatory. Not like other structure aided program, where line option will automatically add
the two joint at the start and the end of line, the SACS program is rely on the joint we create first.

2.Choose Joint Add Absolute

Joint name consists of 4 characters. The program can create the name automatically, but we can (as always) override the joint name. Input as follows:

Joint Name X Y Z

0001 0 0 0

0002 6 0 0

0003 6 6 0

0004 0 6 0

0005 0 0 6

0006 6 0 6

0007 6 6 6

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0008 0 6 6

Let the fixity option blank, we will return to it later.

3.Choose Member Add

Member should be labeled with 3 characters. For example B01, which refers to beam number 1; or B1x, which refers to beam at level 1 and x-specification
(e.g. tubular, I-beam, etc.). There is always the good and the bad side of these kinds of naming.

+ Structural properties can be + Modeling is simpler, since we

modified one by one (for dont define to many beam
example beam in the same properties
level has different properties)
- We must define each of - If somehow the model should
structural members properties be changed. All the
corresponding structural
members change also.

For this example,

Member Group LabelJoint Number

B1I 0005 0006

0006 0007

0007 0008

0008 0005

C1T 0001 0005

0002 0006

0003 0007

0004 0008

You can either enter the joint number one by one, or select the joint directly in the model.

Ps. To show the number of joint, click the joint symbol on the toolbar to show joint name.

4.To create brace member, click joint add relative.

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Ps. you can either enter the join name manually or let SACS create it automatically. If the joint name you entered already exists in the
model, it will show warning (theres also an option to select the subsequent number)

There are 8 bracing (as shown in the figure). Thus, we create 12 new joint (it has the same distance of 1.5m).

5.Add brace member, click member add

For this example, name the bracing group label with BR1

6.Add member section, click property member section

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Create wide flange beam with properties as follows:

Width of beam= 20 cm
Height of beam= 50 cm
Flange thickness= 1.6cm
Web thickness= 1 cm

Ps. we can also override the properties of our member by defining manually the axial area, torsional moment of inertia, and moment inertia
(strong or weak axis) but not in this case.

Ps2. we only define the I-member. For the tubular member, we will define it directly in the member group (the following).

7.Add member properties, click property member group

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In Section label click , and choose I5020. You can also edit the dimension by click Edit.
Modulus young (E) of steel is normally 2e5 MPa. The shear modulus (G) is given by :

Where the poissons ratio () of steel is normally 0.3, Thus G would be 76923.08 MPa. We use the yield stress (Fy) of 358 MPa and the
density of 7849 kg/m3.

Some other options, (but we dont need them in this tutorial)

Segment,in my opinion is when we have welding connection or segmented part. For example, we have
span of 8 m. Normally the length of member is 6m, so we could either design 6m and 2m or 4m each. If
we use segment, we could define the length of segment and/or increase the yield strength of the segment
(since the weld yielding stress is as great as 458 MPa for E70).
Flooded member affects the hoop force calculation for hollow section, (e.g. tubular or pipe member), also calculation for buoyancy forces.
Tensile strength is used when we have plastic analysis. Tensile strength is the same as ultimate strength where the member is failed
(rupture).

For BR1 and I1T, we will enter the member group properties without entering the member section properties first. This option not only allows us to create
the model quicker but also the ability to define the member shear area.

Member GroupOutside Diameter (cm)Thickness (cm) Yield Stress (MPa)

BR1 13.2 1.1 358

I1T 30 2.5 358

By default SACS defines the shear area to be 0.5 (either API or ISO code use 0.5 as shear area coefficient). Though, you can override this
value by clicking miscellaneous.

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After defining all member properties, the member group manager will look like this:

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8.Add loading.
Suppose that there is a plate which we can neglect its weight. The weights are:

Imposed dead load: 1.5 ton/m2

Live load: 0.75 ton/m2
Variable load: 1 ton/m2

To distribute the loading, we must calculate it manually first. The loads can be distributed either by envelope method or one-way-slab method. Since we have
the ratio of length and width of 1 (less than 2.5), envelope method is used.

Using standard envelope of 45 angle, we have the center of envelope at (3,3).

Type of Loading Area (m2)Loading (tonne/m2)Total load (ton)Member Load (ton/m)

Imposed DL (Load Condition 2) 36 1.5 54 2.25

Live Load (Load Condition 3) 36 0.75 27 1.125

Variable Load (Load Condition 4)36 1 36 1.5

Click Load Member

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Select the corresponding member, and then input the load condition, load ID, load ID filter (optional). The load type we use is force, in global Z
coordinate. Input the corresponding load value (initial and final).
To check, whether if we have already define the loading or not, click Load Display/Modify

9.Add Self-Weight, by clicking Load Self Weight

Input as follows:

Load condition: 1
Load ID: Dead
Load direction: -Z
Acceleration (G): 1 (its mean 1 gravity or 9.81 m/s2)
Load disposition: Add

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10. Create load combination.

Based on ISO code, we will create one load combination for dead load, live load, and variable load. Click Load Combine Load Conditions

Load combination: 100

Combination: 1.3 DL + 1.3 IMPS + 1.5 LL + 1.5 VL

11.Dont forget the boundary condition or in this case Joint Fixities. Click Joint Fixities.

Click joint (using ctrl) 0001 0002 0003 0004 and choose 111000 (pinned condition).

SACS uses 6 degrees of freedom, and its fix X-Y-Z-Mx-My-Mz.

Voila, the final model

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Save your work inside of folder (e.g. Desktop/Training/sacinp.model1)

Running Analysis
Go back to SACS program manager and find our last training folder, click the folder, hence we are working inside the folder.

Choose Analysis Generator

Use Static Analysis Basic with Solve options only. Choose your sacs model file and name the output and listing files as your wish.

Click Run Analysis

THERE WILL BE ERRORS (LOTS OF)

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Why?? Because SACS depends on joint, especially 2 joints for 1 member.

Go back to Files and use drag and drop method for sacinp.model1

The problem of our model is a member having more than 2 joint. The column has 3 joints, since there is an added point for bracing
modeling (Even the beam has 4 joints :p).

To fix this model, click Member Divide Existing Joint. Choose the entire related member that has more than 2 joints for 1 member.

Finish for all the troubling members and save the job.
Re-run the analysis by clicking sacmodel1.runx

This is the end of the tutorial

next we will learn analyzing the results

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4 Responses to Simple Modelling using SACS

1. Vikas says:
March 1, 2012 at 3:38 am

Great !!
Simplified the modelling !! Great!!

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marcieladewa says:
March 1, 2012 at 10:03 am

hey, thank you for visiting my blog

unfortunately i havent yet uploading the pictures which are included normally. I will get them uploaded
as soon as i get a good internet connection

thank you once again.

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2. Hendi says:
March 1, 2012 at 8:21 am

Good Job Bro Keep Posting.. I have Sacs v5.3

I want to learn more.. even not related to my job now wkwkwkw

Input : could you add some picture.. hehehehe

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marcieladewa says:
March 1, 2012 at 10:05 am

thats the spirit

thank you.

ps. i will get the pictures online by this weekend. cross my fingers.

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