Hello,
I am currently doing an internship, where I am asked to used SAP2000 V16 to make a simple container, put some loads and get results.
I am not really getting on how the connection between frame and shell elements are made. I have been searching on the web, readng manuals and CSI website.
The thing is that if I got it right, it depends on the joints, and options where you are meshing, but it is not really clear for me. for exemple, I would like a connection between the edge of my shell element and the beam, as you can see on the picture.
Also, would you mind clariying a bit how meshing works on SAP ? I am currently using automesh, is there a way to see the mesh on my part ? And I have been reading things about manual meshing, but I didn't find how to do it.
Thanks a lot for the help, I know that it is some really basics questions but I am a bit stuck.
I am currently doing an internship, where I am asked to used SAP2000 V16 to make a simple container, put some loads and get results.
I am not really getting on how the connection between frame and shell elements are made. I have been searching on the web, readng manuals and CSI website.
The thing is that if I got it right, it depends on the joints, and options where you are meshing, but it is not really clear for me. for exemple, I would like a connection between the edge of my shell element and the beam, as you can see on the picture.
Also, would you mind clariying a bit how meshing works on SAP ? I am currently using automesh, is there a way to see the mesh on my part ? And I have been reading things about manual meshing, but I didn't find how to do it.
Thanks a lot for the help, I know that it is some really basics questions but I am a bit stuck.