SAP2000 API coupled with MATLAB - Plastic Hinges

[sonakis23]

Hi guys,

I am using the API feature of SAP2000 coupling it with MATLAB. I am currently trying to define the Displacement control parameters of a plastic hinge (which you can manually do through: Define -> Section Properties -> Hinge Properties -> Displacement Control Parameters -> modify the graph and enter values for scaling) as well as assign a plastic hinge and view 'hinge resutls' through the API.

However I cannot find out a function to do this. I have already looked in the manual but I was unable to find anything. It seems that API is unable to define such information and correct me if I am wrong.

I would greatly appreciate any help, thanks in advance!

 

[johnbridge231]

As far as I know, I can also confirm that. I did not manage to assign hinge properties manually using the API...

Analysis and Design of arbitrary cross sections
Reinforcement design to all major codes
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http://www.engissol.com/cross-section-analysis-design.html