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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.
Screenshots
See Also
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
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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.
Figure 1 - Geometry
Figure 2 - Extruded geometry
Figure 3 - Deflections
Figure 4 - Axial forces
Figure 5 - Moment
Attachments
SAP2000 V12.0.1 model (zipped SDB file)
Hand calculations (PDF)
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