To include time dependent properties (such as Creep, Shrinkage, tendon relaxation or change of Young's Modulus E) in the analysis, it is necessary to setup the model as described below.

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Define a Staged Construction Load Case

• Staged construction load case must be set up by using "Define > Load Cases > Add New Load Case" menu command. Select load case type "Static" and analysis type "Nonlinear Staged Construction".

• Be sure to specify nonzero durations in stage definition.

• Check the "Time Dependent Material Properties" option on the "Nonlinear Parameters" form.

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Specify Time Dependent Properties

On the "Time Dependent Material Properties for Concrete", you would also need to specify for which material properties the time dependence should be considered:

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See also

• CSI Analysis Reference Manual (Nonlinear Static Analysis > Staged Construction, page 396) for additional information regarding staged construction analysis

Metadata

• Name: Time dependent material properties (SAP2000)

• Description: Basic introduction to using time dependent material properties

• Program: SAP2000

• Program Version: 14+

• Model ID: na