Insertion point and transform stiffness
Demonstration 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.
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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
Attachments
SAP2000 V12.0.1 model (zipped SDB file)
Hand calculations (PDF)
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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