NOTE: Small changes in properties or loading conditions may cause large changes in nonlinear response. For this reason, it is important to consider many different load cases, and to perform sensitivity studies on the effect of varying properties of the structure.
Setting the tolerance for cutting planes within 2D views such that all desired objects are displayed.
SAP2000
This tutorial demonstrates the modeling of a cold-formed steel truss system.
SAP2000
Circular openings may be created within area objects, and the surrounding mesh may be improved.
SAP2000
A detailed and extensive procedure which describes the modeling, analysis, and design of a 3D steel-frame pipe rack system.
SAP2000
Tips and tricks for efficiently using the graphical user interface to develop models in SAP2000 and ETABS.
ETABS, SAP2000
This tutorial demonstrates the modeling of vibrating machinery and its connection to a steel-skid structural system.
SAP2000
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