{{Test Problem
name = Section cuts drawn in graphical user interface |
description = Illustrate the section cuts drawn in graphical user interface. |
keyword = section cut |
program = SAP2000 |
version = na |
status = in progress |
id = ok/section cut 5}} |
This test problems demonstrates the use of section cuts drawn in On this page:
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The process for drawing section cuts within the graphical user interface using a model shown in the figure below. The model is 1m long cantilever column with a 1m long horizontal arm that supports another 1m long horizontal arm oriented in perpendicular direction to the first arm. The first arm is aligned with Global X direction and the second arm is aligned with Global Y direction. The column is fixed at the bottom and the end joint of the second arm is loaded by point forces is demonstrated using a cantilevered frame system (Figure 1) which has 1m segments extending along the positive global Z axis, then X, then Y. A point load of Fx = 1kN, Fy = 10 kN10kN, and Fz = 100 kN. The model is analyzed and various 100kN is applied to the free end. After analysis is run, section cuts are drawn using the "Draw > Draw Section Cut" menu command. This test problems provided a discussion of how the section cut forces are obtained and how they should be interpreted.
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to obtain section-cut forces.
Figure 1 - Geometry and Loading of the Test Model
Section cut in 2D View
For section cuts drawn in a 2D viewView, the program internally defines the section cut by quadrilateral cutting planes, as can be shown from the second figure below. The Z coordinates in the quadrilateral cutting plane definition are determined from the "software automatically projects a quadrilateral cutting plane into the depth of the display. This depth is specified through Options > Dimensions and Tolerances > 2D View Cutting Planes +/-" parameter that can be set via "Options > Dimensions and Tolerances" menu command.
Section Cuts in 3D View
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Figure 2 - Section cut in 2D View
Figure 3 - Section-cut data
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Section cut in 3D View For section cuts drawn in a 3D |
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Attachments
- File | filename = Section cuts drawn in gui .zip | title = SAP2000 V14.1.0 model (Zipped SDB file)
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Metadata
Name: Section cuts drawn within the graphical user interface
Description: Draw section cuts within the graphical user interface using either 2D or 3D views.
Program: SAP2000
Program Version: 14.1.0
Model ID: na
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TO DO: Complete the Section cut in 3D View section. |