theshearstud
Structural
Hi all, I have a few questions regarding modeling:SAP2000V.15
1) When modeling shell elements as a concrete slab, some shell areas shade pink, and others red. What is this implying?
2) I have a large floor plan with many columns. I drew the shell area element blanketing all interior columns. How do I get the program to connect the shell elements to all interior column nodes without redrawing the entire slab and connecting it manually to each column node.
3) It seems when using the POLY area drawing function, sap2000 meshes the slab on its own for analysis. When using the rectangular drawing function, the slab is not meshed after analysis. Is this correct? Will I need to manually mesh the slabs drawn with rectangular area?
Thanks again for the help
Nick
1) When modeling shell elements as a concrete slab, some shell areas shade pink, and others red. What is this implying?
2) I have a large floor plan with many columns. I drew the shell area element blanketing all interior columns. How do I get the program to connect the shell elements to all interior column nodes without redrawing the entire slab and connecting it manually to each column node.
3) It seems when using the POLY area drawing function, sap2000 meshes the slab on its own for analysis. When using the rectangular drawing function, the slab is not meshed after analysis. Is this correct? Will I need to manually mesh the slabs drawn with rectangular area?
Thanks again for the help
Nick