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{{Test Problem

name = Insertion point and stiffness transformation

description = Demonstration of insertion points, end offsets and stiffness transformation.

keyword = insertion point; transform stiffness

program = SAP2000

version = V12.0.1

status = done

id = ok/insertion points - transform stiffness}}

This test problem demonstrates the end offsets and insertion point features of SAP2000. Please refer to the screenshots below and attached hand calculations for additional information.

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Attachments

  • File | filename = End offsets transform stiffness test problem 1.pdf | title = Hand calculations (PDF format, 881 kB)
  • File | filename = End offsets transform stiffness test problem 1 V12.0.1.zip | title = SAP2000 SDB File V12.0.1 (Zipped SDB file, 11 kB)

Composite SectionDemonstration of SAP2000 insertion-point and end-offset application, including the effects associated with transform stiffness.

Hand calculations

PDF
nameHand calcs.pdf

Screenshots

The visuals which follow illustrate the modeling and performance of two systems, one with default settings which transform stiffness to account for insertion-point offset, and one which does not transform stiffness.

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Figure 1 - Geometry

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Figure 2 - Extruded geometry

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Figure 3 - Deflections

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Figure 4 - Axial forces

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Figure 5 - Moment

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Metadata

  • Name: Insertion point and transform stiffness

  • Description: 3D demonstration of insertion-point, end-offset, and transform-stiffness application.

  • Program: SAP2000

  • Program Version: 12.0.1

  • Model ID: 94