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na | Setting the tolerance for cutting planes within 2D views such that all desired objects are displayed. | SAP2000 | 14.2.0 | |
na | Guidelines for acceleration-load application in an arbitrary direction. Applicable to static, modal, and buckling load cases. | SAP2000 | 14.2.3 | |
80 | 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 | 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 | Demonstration of how to apply parametric variation to bridge object with skewed abutments | CSiBridge | 17.2.0 | |
na | 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 | Tutorial included in the SAP2000 bridge-examples document. | SAP2000 | 11 | |
na | Basic guidelines for modeling of cable-stayed bridges. | CSiBridge | all | |
na | The process for determining center of gravity is given in this tutorial. | SAP2000 | 12+ | |
na | This tutorial demonstrates the modeling of a cold-formed steel truss system. | SAP2000 |
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na | Guidelines for creating complicated joint patterns using interactive database editing. | SAP2000 | 14.1.0 | |
na | Several approaches to the modeling of composite sections. | SAP2000 | 12.0.0 | |
na | Create and modify a concrete bent which features a nonprismatic cap beam. Materials, sections, grids, and supports are defined. | SAP2000 | 12.0.1 | |
na | Model from the SAP2000 Bridge Examples document. | SAP2000 | 11.0.8 | |
na | Changing the confinement characteristics for reinforced-concrete Caltrans sections within the Section Designer. | SAP2000 | 14.2.4 | |
na | Use interactive database editing to create and copy frame section properties between models. | CSiBridge | 15.0.0+ | |
na | 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 | Use the Section Designer to create a bulb-girder section with rounded corners. | SAP2000 | 14.2.0 | |
na | Circular openings may be created within area objects, and the surrounding mesh may be improved. | SAP2000 | all | |
na | 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 | Describes procedure for defining lanes from frames in CSiBridge. | CSiBridge | 17.3.0 | |
na | 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 | Guidelines and tutorial for modeling haunched steel-girder bridges. | SAP2000 | 12.0.2 | |
na | Basic introduction to hinge application in CSiBridge. | CSiBridge |
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na | Basic introduction to hinge application in SAP2000. | SAP2000 |
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na | Guidelines for importing frame properties from shape libraries. | CSiBridge | 15.1.1+ | |
| Influence-based moving-load analysis first steps (CSiBridge) | Procedure for setting up influence-based moving-load analysis. | CSiBridge | 18.0.1 |
na | Procedure for initiating influence-based moving-load analysis. | SAP2000 | 12.1.0 | |
na | The process for renumbering structural joints is outlined in this tutorial. | SAP2000 |
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na | This tutorial provides an introduction to the assignment of joint patterns. | SAP2000 | 12.1.0 | |
na | This tutorial provides guidelines for lane definition according to either layout-line or frame-object configuration. | SAP2000 | 14.2.0 | |
na | Guidelines for defining vertical and horizontal layout lines, also known as baselines. | SAP2000 | 14.2.0 | |
na | Procedure for locating the center of mass for a structural system. | SAP2000 | 12+ | |
na | 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 | This tutorial describes a manual modeling process for wall-type bents within bride objects. | SAP2000 | 14.2.2 | |
na | Guidelines for the manual modification of bridge bearings automatically created by the bridge modeler. | SAP2000 | 12.0.2 | |
na | Tutorial describing how to merge two models. | CSiBridge | 17+ | |
82 | Example bridge model from the Bridge Seismic Design Request manual. | CSiBridge | 16.0.0 | |
na | Modify joints and apply constraints such that a pin connection allows crossing members to translate freely. | SAP2000 | 14.2.3 | |
na | 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 | Guidelines for performing pushover analysis. | SAP2000 | 12.0.1 | |
na | Application of point loads in the radial direction using the Advanced Joint Coordinate Axes feature. | SAP2000 | 14.2.4+ | |
na | Design reinforced-concrete columns and beams while considering combined performance measures and interaction-surface output. | SAP2000 |
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na | Introductory tutorial for using section cuts. | SAP2000 | all | |
na | Tutorial included with the SAP2000 Bridge Examples document. | SAP2000 | 11 | |
na | A detailed and extensive procedure which describes the modeling, analysis, and design of a 3D steel-frame pipe rack system. | SAP2000 |
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na | Guidelines and tutorial for creating a steel-girder bridge with variable flange thickness. | SAP2000 | 14.0.0 | |
na | Procedure for setting up step-by-step moving-load analysis. | CSiBridge | 18.0.1 | |
na | Procedure for initiating step-by-step moving-load analysis. | SAP2000 | all | |
na | Walk-Thru Example for Shear Wall Building Assessment in Perform-3D | Perform-3D | na | |
na | Basic introduction to using time dependent material properties | SAP2000 | 14+ | |
na | Overview of the procedure for time-history analysis. | SAP2000 |
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na | An overview of the tuned-mass damper and guidelines for modeling the device. | SAP2000 |
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1784 | Using load optimizer to optimize tension in cables of a cable-stayed bridge | This page provides the cable-stayed bridge model that is described in the CSiLoadOptimizer Technical Note. | CSiBridge | 19.2.2 |
na | Tips and tricks for efficiently using the graphical user interface to develop models in SAP2000 and ETABS. | ETABS, SAP2000 |
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na | Procedure for developing a model with variable girder spacing. | SAP2000 | 14.1.0 | |
na | This tutorial demonstrates the modeling of vibrating machinery and its connection to a steel-skid structural system. | SAP2000 |
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na | This tutorial provides guidelines for the application of loading induced by water pressure on an area object. | SAP2000 |
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