Rigid Culverts

Rigid culverts could may be modeled in SAP2000 either by using frame elements (the using either of the following options:

• Frame objects, in which users perform analysis and design

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• for a strip

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• of unit width

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• . Design reinforcement may be specified directly, based on section dimensions and design code requirements.

• Shell objects, in which CSI Software provides generic reinforcement design capabilities.

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See Also

• Verification Example F (: Wall Resisting Hydrostatic Pressure): shows how to apply lateral pressure (soil, hydrostatic) to the culvert wall. Available via ", available through Help > Contents and Index > Example Problems "- demonstrates how to subject a culvert wall to soil and hydrostatic lateral pressures.

• Technical Note: Concrete Shell Reinforcement Design Technical Note , available from "through Help > Documentation > Technical Notes".

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See Also

• Placement and offset of area objects for accurate results article