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| Model ID | Title | Description | Program | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| na | 2D-view cutting planes | Setting the tolerance for cutting planes within 2D views such that all desired objects are displayed. | SAP2000 | 14.2.0 |
| na | Acceleration load in arbitrary direction | Guidelines for acceleration-load application in an arbitrary direction. Applicable to static, modal, and buckling load cases. | SAP2000 | 14.2.3 |
| 80 | Analysis and design of composite steel-girder bridge | Use CSiBridge to model a composite steel-girder bridge based on that from the LRFD Design Example, Steel Girder Superstructure Bridge (FHWA NHI-04-041). | CSiBridge | 16.0.0 |
| 581.1 | Applying parametric variation to bridge width and girder spacing for bridge object with skewed abutments (steel I-girder bridge deck section) | Demonstration of how to apply parametric variation to the deck width and girder spacing of bridge object with skewed abutments. | CSiBridge | 18.0.1 |
| 581 | Applying parametric variation to bridge width for bridge object with skewed abutments (flat slab bridge deck section) | Demonstration of how to apply parametric variation to bridge object with skewed abutments | CSiBridge | 17.2.0 |
| na | Applying point, line, and area loads to bridge objects | This tutorial demonstrates point-, line-, and area-load application to bridge objects. | CSiBridge | 15.0.0 |
| na | Building models manually via the commands on the Advanced Tab | Tutorial that provides some tips for building bridge models manually via the commands on the Advanced tab. | CSiBridge | 15+ |
| na | Cable-stayed bridge | Tutorial included in the SAP2000 bridge-examples document. | SAP2000 | 11 |
| na | Cable-stayed bridge first steps | Basic guidelines for modeling of cable-stayed bridges. | CSiBridge | all |
| na | Center-of-gravity determination | The process for determining center of gravity is given in this tutorial. | SAP2000 | 12+ |
| na | Cold-formed steel truss | This tutorial demonstrates the modeling of a cold-formed steel truss system. | SAP2000 | |
| na | Complicated joint patterns | Guidelines for creating complicated joint patterns using interactive database editing. | SAP2000 | 14.1.0 |
| na | Composite section | Several approaches to the modeling of composite sections. | SAP2000 | 12.0.0 |
| na | Concrete bent with nonprismatic cap beam | Create and modify a concrete bent which features a nonprismatic cap beam. Materials, sections, grids, and supports are defined. | SAP2000 | 12.0.1 |
| na | Concrete box-girder bridge model | Model from the SAP2000 Bridge Examples document. | SAP2000 | 11.0.8 |
| na | Concrete confinement for Caltrans sections | Changing the confinement characteristics for reinforced-concrete Caltrans sections within the Section Designer. | SAP2000 | 14.2.4 |
| na | Create and copy frame properties | Use interactive database editing to create and copy frame section properties between models. | CSiBridge | 15.0.0+ |
| na | Create and copy load combinations | This tutorial explains how interactive database editing allows users to create and copy load combinations from one model to another. | SAP2000 | 14.2.3 |
| na | Create bulb-girder sections with rounded corners | Use the Section Designer to create a bulb-girder section with rounded corners. | SAP2000 | 14.2.0 |
| na | Create circular openings | Circular openings may be created within area objects, and the surrounding mesh may be improved. | SAP2000 | all |
| na | Create custom sections using polygonal shapes | Create custom cross sections by drawing polygonal shapes within the section designer, then modify or add to their geometry through reshape mode or interactive database editing. | SAP2000 | 14.2.0 |
| na | Defining lanes from frames in CSiBridge | Describes procedure for defining lanes from frames in CSiBridge. | CSiBridge | 17.3.0 |
| na | Design first steps | An overview of the design-check procedure for steel-frame structural systems. | SAP2000 | all |
| 580 | Dynamic loading imposed on structure by lowering a mass via a pulley assembly | Modeling of pulley assembly with the primary goal of applying the pulley assembly loads to the structure. | SAP2000 | 17.2.0 |
| na | Haunched steel-girder bridge | Guidelines and tutorial for modeling haunched steel-girder bridges. | SAP2000 | 12.0.2 |
| na | Hinge first steps (CSiBridge) | Basic introduction to hinge application in CSiBridge. | CSiBridge | |
| na | Hinge first steps (SAP2000) | Basic introduction to hinge application in SAP2000. | SAP2000 | |
| na | Import frame properties from shape libraries | Guidelines for importing frame properties from shape libraries. | CSiBridge | 15.1.1+ |
| na | Influence-based moving-load analysis first steps (CSiBridge) | Procedure for setting up influence-based moving-load analysis. | CSiBridge | 18.0.1 |
| na | Influence-based moving-load analysis first steps (SAP2000) | Procedure for initiating influence-based moving-load analysis. | SAP2000 | 12.1.0 |
| na | Joint renumbering | The process for renumbering structural joints is outlined in this tutorial. | SAP2000 | |
| na | Joint-pattern first steps | This tutorial provides an introduction to the assignment of joint patterns. | SAP2000 | 12.1.0 |
| na | Lane definition per layout line or frame | This tutorial provides guidelines for lane definition according to either layout-line or frame-object configuration. | SAP2000 | 14.2.0 |
| na | Layout-line geometry | Guidelines for defining vertical and horizontal layout lines, also known as baselines. | SAP2000 | 14.2.0 |
| na | Locate center of mass | Procedure for locating the center of mass for a structural system. | SAP2000 | 12+ |
| na | Manual modeling of bridge foundations | PowerPoint presentations are attached which provide detailed examples of a 2-span PCC-girder bridge with three different foundation types. A step-by-step modeling procedure, with detailed descriptions and sketches, outlines the process. | CSiBridge | 15.1.1+ |
| na | Manual modeling of wall-type bents | This tutorial describes a manual modeling process for wall-type bents within bride objects. | SAP2000 | 14.2.2 |
| na | Manual modification of bridge bearings | Guidelines for the manual modification of bridge bearings automatically created by the bridge modeler. | SAP2000 | 12.0.2 |
| na | Merging two models | Tutorial describing how to merge two models. | CSiBridge | 17+ |
| 82 | Model from Bridge Seismic Design Request manual | Example bridge model from the Bridge Seismic Design Request manual. | CSiBridge | 16.0.0 |
| na | Modeling a pin connection between crossing members | Modify joints and apply constraints such that a pin connection allows crossing members to translate freely. | SAP2000 | 14.2.3 |
| na | Modeling simply supported shells | Procedure for modeling simply supported shells and coordinating their support systems. | SAP2000 | na |
| na | Moment-curvature analysis for hollow prestressed-concrete piles | Perform moment-curvature analysis on custom sections developed within the Section Designer. | SAP2000 | 12.0.1 |
| na | Obtain results for individual stages of a staged-construction load case | Options and an example of how to obtain results for individual stages of a staged-construction load case. | SAP2000 | 14.2.4 |
| na | Pushover analysis first steps | Guidelines for performing pushover analysis. | SAP2000 | 12.0.1 |
| na | Radial point load | Application of point loads in the radial direction using the Advanced Joint Coordinate Axes feature. | SAP2000 | 14.2.4+ |
| na | Reinforced-concrete column and beam design | Design reinforced-concrete columns and beams while considering combined performance measures and interaction-surface output. | SAP2000 | |
| na | Section-cut first steps | Introductory tutorial for using section cuts. | SAP2000 | all |
| na | Steel bridge | Tutorial included with the SAP2000 Bridge Examples document. | SAP2000 | 11 |
| na | Steel-frame pipe rack | A detailed and extensive procedure which describes the modeling, analysis, and design of a 3D steel-frame pipe rack system. | SAP2000 | |
| na | Steel-girder bridge with variable flange thickness | Guidelines and tutorial for creating a steel-girder bridge with variable flange thickness. | SAP2000 | 14.0.0 |
| na | Step-by-step moving-load analysis first steps (CSiBridge) | Procedure for setting up step-by-step moving-load analysis. | CSiBridge | 18.0.1 |
| na | Step-by-step moving-load analysis first steps (SAP2000) | Procedure for initiating step-by-step moving-load analysis. | SAP2000 | all |
| na | Time dependent properties first steps (SAP2000) | Basic introduction to using time dependent material properties | SAP2000 | 14+ |
| na | Time-history analysis first steps | Overview of the procedure for time-history analysis. | SAP2000 | |
| na | Tuned-mass damper | An overview of the tuned-mass damper and guidelines for modeling the device. | SAP2000 | |
| na | Using the graphical user interface | Tips and tricks for efficiently using the graphical user interface to develop models in SAP2000 and ETABS. | ETABS, SAP2000 | |
| na | Variable girder spacing | Procedure for developing a model with variable girder spacing. | SAP2000 | 14.1.0 |
| na | Vibrating-machinery steel skid on piles | This tutorial demonstrates the modeling of vibrating machinery and its connection to a steel-skid structural system. | SAP2000 | |
| na | Water pressure | This tutorial provides guidelines for the application of loading induced by water pressure on an area object. | SAP2000 |