

SAP2000: Creating Grids For our example, it would be prudent to use the grids shown below.Wend Wapex 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Eapex Eend Xgrids Always give a good thought on the gridlines at the start of any model! SAP2000: Creating Grids: Discussion In SAP2000, utilizing grids properly would make life easier for the user. This option only sets uniform spacing for all the grids. SAP2000: Creating Grids The Quick Grid lines window will appear as shown below. SAP2000: Creating a New Model In the menu click File Menu > New Model. This is necessary because SAP2000 (also ETABS) has a bug of reverting to this default unit

For our example, our desired unit is kN, m. SAP2000: Starting Before anything else, we must change the unit shown on the bottom-right part of the interface. The Sample StructureSteel Properties Fy = 248 Mpa E = 200000 Mpa Unit Wt = 77 kN/m3 Loads NSCP2010/ASCE7-05 Wind Loads
#SAP 2000 TRUSSES WINDOWS#
Main Windows 2 Windows are ok for large monitors For small ones, it is recommended just to close the other window In SAP2000, there are enough tools available to model the entire structure Why Model Entire Structure? Easy to optimize.
#SAP 2000 TRUSSES SOFTWARE#
Why Model Entire Structure? Easy export to BIM software Errors from transfer of loads from one component to the other minimized (ex: Roof to building frame) Could capture actual behaviour easily. SAP2000 Models Done - Highlights Segmental Bridges SAP2000 Models Done - Highlights 3D Truss System SAP2000 Models Done - Highlights Multistory Building SAP2000 Models Done - Highlights Network Arch Bridges SAP2000 Models Done - Highlights Arch Bridges Why SAP2000? Structure can be modelled as per actual geometry! Through right modelling practices, dummy/fictitious members are no longer necessary! Why SAP2000? Quick Modeling of Structures Quick Generation of Loads Easy processing of output Easy to learn! (CSI) General FEM Program for different structures! Great Program!Ĭongratulations! You chose the right program SAP2000 Program Made by Computers and Structures, Inc. SAP2000 Seminar Session 1Modelling a 3D Truss Structure By Alden Paul Balili, MSCE DRBENGS, DLSU
