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  1. MrKnightyKnight

    Edge constraints with Plane-stress

    According to SAP2000 documentation, Edge constraints work with all area element. However, I noticed that if I resolve the problem posted by CSI in this video using plane-stress, I can clearly see some gaps. Is there a way to fix this other than changing the element type to shell. Thanks
  2. MrKnightyKnight

    Eigenvalue buckling due to horizontal load

    All textbooks I found explains how to formulate matrices for columns under axial loads, and the results matches the analysis of commercial software like Ansys. However, I found that Ansys can calculate "Eigenvalue" buckling load for a column loaded with a horizontal force only! I wonder if...
  3. MrKnightyKnight

    SAP 2000 Auto-generated design combos

    I am using SAP 2000 to design a steel frame structure using AISC360-10, according to SAP2000 documentations, the generated load combos defined in ASCE7-2010. I have four load cases Dead, Live, Roof live, and wind loads. I noticed that SAP2000 generated combinations according to ASCE7-2010, but...

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