RISA - Column Axial Results
RISA - Column Axial Results
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I have a simple question concerning the results of RISA analysis as follows. I have a single story framing system and the axial load between the top of the column and the bottom of the column is consistently 3.245 kips; however, my column only weighs .431 kips and there are no other additional loads being applied along the length of the column. Any thoughts?






RE: RISA - Column Axial Results
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
RE: RISA - Column Axial Results
RE: RISA - Column Axial Results
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RE: RISA - Column Axial Results
RE: RISA - Column Axial Results
You could play around with a small model and see what results you get. You might answer your own question.
RE: RISA - Column Axial Results
RISA does not include self weight automatically. Normally, you want to create a seperate basic load case where you set the Y gravity entry (if that's the vertical direction) to -1. If you do that, then the program will include self weight whenever you include that load case in one of your load combinations.
RE: RISA - Column Axial Results
RE: RISA - Column Axial Results
RE: RISA - Column Axial Results
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com