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Rigid Diaphrgam

Rigid Diaphrgam

Rigid Diaphrgam

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Can anyone tell me how can I assign a rigid diaghpram to a slab in sap2000?

RE: Rigid Diaphrgam

Try following links, and steps:

1. https://wiki.csiamerica.com/display/kb/Diaphragm+c...

2. http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=142322

3. In SAP2000 (Version 14) model,
a. At the particular floor level, select all the slab joints, you want to assign diaphragm to
b. Go to 'Assign' menu.
c. Select 'Joint' and then 'Constraints' in sub-menu.'Assign/Define Constraints' window will be displayed.
c. Select 'Diaphragm' from the 'Chose Constraints to Add' drop-down list.
d. Click on 'Add New Constraint' button.'Diaphragm Constraint' window will be displayed.
e. Change the 'Diaphragm Name' and/or 'axis' , if required.
f. Press 'OK' to apply the option to selected slab joints.

HTH

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