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This page is devoted to frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to cables.

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Modeling

How are cables imported from AutoCAD?

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Large Displacement should be included in analysis when cables are modeled using frame objects.


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Related Incidents:

  • Incident 47405: How to import cables from DXF

Why are the cables of my model returning nonzero moment values?

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ANSWER: Once load is applied to the original geometry, a symmetric shape should result.


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Related Incidents:

  • Incident 46952: Cable shape seems unsymmetrical

Question 1: How is initial cable length and geometry calculated when multiple point loads are applied?

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Should I apply a load which represents initial cable conditions before running subsequent nonlinear analyses?

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Once the initial shape and tension of a cable is determined, further analysis is necessary when additional loading is applied. Nonlinear analysis is also recommended. Video 16 of the SAP2000  SAP2000 Watch & Learn video series provides excellent instruction on this topic. 

How can I display the wind load which is applied to cables?

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