Does SAP check for Weak Beam - Strong Column?
Does SAP check for Weak Beam - Strong Column?
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Hi,
I am trying to figure out if SAP, checks for weak beam - strong column. Do you guys know if SAP checks for this criteria? If so were would I check to cofirm this requirement has been satisfied.
Thanks
I am trying to figure out if SAP, checks for weak beam - strong column. Do you guys know if SAP checks for this criteria? If so were would I check to cofirm this requirement has been satisfied.
Thanks





RE: Does SAP check for Weak Beam - Strong Column?
Strong column-weak beam need to be checked in case of seismic design, the purpose is expected plastic hing occur on beam not on column. Sap 2000 have checked it if you assign the framing type to DCH,DCM (EURO CODE), SMF,IMF(AISC).
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RE: Does SAP check for Weak Beam - Strong Column?