BOCH
Structural
- Aug 28, 2013
- 32
Hi guys,
I have noticed that for a beam type frame element, SAP doesn't design for axial tension/compression forces in beams (M3 only) .. which is a bit weird since due to temperature and seismic loads, axial tension/compression forces in beams occurs and beams should be designed accordingly. However for a column type frame element the design count for axial forces (P, M2, M3).
Am I missing something ? Or this is true ?
What can we do in such case and how can we count for axial forces in beams using SAP ?
Thanks.
I have noticed that for a beam type frame element, SAP doesn't design for axial tension/compression forces in beams (M3 only) .. which is a bit weird since due to temperature and seismic loads, axial tension/compression forces in beams occurs and beams should be designed accordingly. However for a column type frame element the design count for axial forces (P, M2, M3).
Am I missing something ? Or this is true ?
What can we do in such case and how can we count for axial forces in beams using SAP ?
Thanks.