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Axial Behavior
Shear Behavior
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Triple-Pendulum Isolator Property
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Shear Behavior . .
Linear Behavior. .
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Frequeney-Dependent Link/Support Properties
The Tendon Object
Overview.
Geometry.
Discretization
Tendons Modeled as Loads or Elements.
Connectivity
Degrees of Freedom . .
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Base-line Local Coordinate System.
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Material Properties
Geometric Properties and Section Stiffnesses
Tension/Compression Limits
Mass
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Self: Weight Load
Gravity Load.
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Target-Force Load
Intemal Force Output
Load Patterns
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Self Weight Load
Gravity Load
Concentrated Span Load. .
Distributed Span Load. .
Tendon Prestress Load. .
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Pore Pressure Load,
Temperature Load
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Deformation Load
Target-Force Load
Rotate Load
Joint Patterns
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Negative Mass.
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Automated Lateral Loads
‘Acceleration Loads.
Load Cases
Overview.
Load Cases
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Running Load Cases .
Linear and Nonlinear Load Cases . .
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Multi-Step Static Analysis,
Linear Buckling Analysis
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Types of Combos .
Examples
Correspondence
Additional Considerations.
Equation Solvers wee
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SAPFIRE_NUM_THREADS.
SAPFIRE_FILESIZE MB... ..
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Modal Analysis
Overview
Bigenvector Analysis.
‘Number of Modes.
Frequency Range
Automatic Shifting
Convergence Tolerance .
Static-Correction Modes
Ritz-Vector Analysis...
Number of Mod.
Starting Load Vectors
Number of Generation Cycles.
Modal Analysis Output
Periods and Frequencies
Participation Factors
Participating Mass Ratios
Static and Dynamic Load Participation Ratios
Response-Spectrum Analysis
Overview
Local Coordinate System
Response-Spectrum Function .
Damping.
Modal Damping
Modal Combination
Periodic and Rigid Response
CQC Method
GMC Method .
SRSS Method. . .
Absolute Sum Method
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NRC Double-Sum Method . . .
Directional Combination
SRSS Method
CQC3 Method.
Absolute Sum Method
Response-Spectrum Analysis Output
Damping and Accelerations. .
Modal Amplitudes. .
Base Reactions
Linear Time-History Analysis
Overview.
Loading eee
Defining the Spatial Load Vectors .
Defining the Time Functions
Initial Conditions.
Time Steps
Modal Time-History Analysis
Modal Damping sees
Direct-Integration Time-History Analysis .
‘Time Integration Parameters .
Damping. . .
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Nonlinearity
Overview.
Nonlinear Load Cases .
The P-Delta Effect
P-Delta Forces in the Frame Element
P-Delta Forces in the Link/Support Element
Other Elements
Initial P-Delta Analysis
Building Structures
Cable Structures
Guyed Towers
Large Displacements
Applications
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Overview.
Nonlinearity
Important Considerations
Loading...
Load Application Control
Load Control
Displacement Control
Initial Conditions. . . .
Output Steps
Saving Multiple Steps
Nonlinear Solution Control
Maximum Total Steps
Maximum Null (Zero) Steps
Maximum Iterations Per Step
Iteration Convergence Tolerance . .
Event-to-Event Iteration Control . .
Hinge Unloading Method
Unload Entire Structure
Apply Local Redistribution
Restart Using Secant Stiffness
Static Pushover Analysis.
Staged Construction . .
Stages
Changing Section Properties
Output Steps
Example
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Overview.
Nonlinearity
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Frequency Steps
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Moving-Load Analysis in SAP2000
Bridge Modeler .
Moving-Load Analysis Procedure
Lanes :
Centerline and Direction
Eccentricity
Centrifugal Radius
Width cee
Interior and Exterior Edges
Discretization
Influence Lines and Surfaces
Vehicle Live Loads
Distribution of Loads
Axle Loads
Uniform Loads
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Restricting a Vehicle to the Lane Length 488
Application of Loads to the Influence Surface 488
Length Effects. 490
Application of Loads in Multi-Step Analysis... 2... . 491
General Vehicle... . sees ce 491
Specification . . . : - - : 493
Moving the Vehicle... ...... 494
Vehicle Response Components... . « cn 494
Superstructure (Span) Moment 494
Negative Superstructure (Span) Moment 495
Reactions at Interior Supports 496
Standard Vehicles 496
Vehicle Classes... es 504
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Example 2— AASHTO HL Loading. .............. 509
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Chapter XXVII References 523Chapter I
Introduction
SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, and CSiBridge are software packages from Computers
and Structures, Inc, for structural analysis and design. Each package is a fully inte~
grated system for modeling, analyzing, designing, and optimizing structures of a
particular type:
+ SAP2000 for general structures, including stadiums, towers, industrial plants,
offshore structures, piping systems, buildings, dams, soils, machine parts and
many others
+ ETABS for building structures
+ SAFE for floor slabs and base mats
+ CSiBridge for bridge structures
‘At the heart of each of these software packages is a common analysis engine, re-
ferred to throughout this manual as SAPfire. This engine is the latest and most pow-
erful version of the well-known SAP series of structural analysis programs, The
purpose of this manual is to describe the features of the SAPfire analysis engine.
‘Throughout this manual reference may be made to the program SAP2000, although
it often applies equally to ETABS, SAFE, and CSiBridge. Not all features de-
scribed will actually be available in every level of each program.CSI Analysis Reference Manual
Analysis Features
The SAPfire analysis engine offers the following features:
+ Static and dynamic analysis
+ Linear and nonlinear analysis
+ Dynamic seismic analysis and static pushover analysis
+ Vehicle live-load analysis for bridges
+ Geometric nonlinearity, including P-delta and large-displacement effects
+ Staged (incremental) construction
+ Creep, shrinkage, and aging effects
+ Buckling analysis
+ Steady-state and power-spectral-density analysis
+ Frame and shell structural elements, including beam-column, truss, membrane,
and plate behavior
+ Cable and Tendon elements
+ Two-dimensional plane and axisymmetric solid elements
+ Three-dimensional solid elements
+ Nonlinear link and support elements
+ Frequency-dependent link and support properties,
+ Multiple coordinate systems
+ Many types of constraints
+ A wide variety of loading options
+ Alpha-numeric labels
+ Large capacity
+ Highly efficient and stable solution algorithms
‘These features, and many more, make CSI product the state-of-the-art for structural
analysis. Note that not all of these features may be available in every level of
SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, and CSiBridge.
2 Analysis FeaturesChapter 1__ Introduction
Structural Analysis and Design
The following general steps are required to analyze and design a structure using
SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, and CSiBridge:
1. Create or modify a model that numerically defines the geometry, properties,
loading, and analysis parameters for the structure
2. Perform an analysis of the model
3. Review the results of the analysis
4. Check and optimize the design of the structure
This is usually an iterative process that may involve several cycles of the above se-
quence of steps. All of these steps can be performed seamlessly using the SAP2000,
ETABS, SAFE, and CSiBridge graphical user interfaces.
About This Manual
This manual describes the theoretical concepts behind the modeling and analysis
features offered by the SAPfire analysis engine that underlies the various structural
analysis and design software packages from Computers and Structures, Inc, The
graphical user interface and the design features are described in separate manuals
for each program.
It is imperative that you read this manual and understand the assumptions and pro-
cedures used by these software packages before attempting to use the analysis fea-
tures.
‘Throughout this manual reference may be made to the program $AP2000, although
it often applies equally to ETABS, SAFE, and CSiBridge. Not all features de~
scribed will actually be available in every level of each program.
Topics
Each Chapter of this manual is divided into topics and subtopics. All Chapters be-
gin with a list of topics covered. These are divided into two groups:
+ Basic topics — recommended reading for all users
Structural Analysis and Design 3CSI Analysis Reference Manual
+ Advanced topics — for users with specialized needs, and for all users as they
become more familiar with the program.
Following the list of topics is an Overview which provides a summary of the Chap-
ter. Reading the Overview for every Chapter will acquaint you with the full scope
of the program.
Typographical Conventions
‘Throughout this manual the following typographic conventions are used.
Bold for Defi
ns
Bold roman type (¢.g., example) is used whenever a new term or concept is de-
fined. For example:
The global coordinate system is a three-dimensional, right-handed, rectangu-
lar coordinate system.
This sentence begins the definition of the global coordinate system.
Bold for Variable Data
Bold roman type (e.g., example) is used to represent variable data items for which
you must specify values when defining a structural model and its analysis. For ex-
ample:
The Frame element coordinate angle, ang, is used to define element orienta-
tions that are different from the default orientation.
Thus you will need to supply a numeric value for the variable ang if it is different
from its default value of zero.
Italics for Mathematical Variables
Normal italic type (e.g., example) is used for scalar mathematical variables, and
bold italic type (e.g., example) is used for vectors and matrices. If a variable data
item is used in an equation, bold roman type is used as discussed above. For exam-
ple:
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