How to calculate the stiffness of area spring in SAP2000
How to calculate the stiffness of area spring in SAP2000
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Dear Colleagues,
I'm currently preparing FEA model for steel circular tank tank. I would like to know how to calculate the area spring stiffness to simulate full contact between :
1- Tank bottom plate and RC beam
2- Tank Bottom plate and sand soil.
Thanks for your support and advice in advance.
I'm currently preparing FEA model for steel circular tank tank. I would like to know how to calculate the area spring stiffness to simulate full contact between :
1- Tank bottom plate and RC beam
2- Tank Bottom plate and sand soil.
Thanks for your support and advice in advance.





RE: How to calculate the stiffness of area spring in SAP2000
You need to know the soil characteristics first (geotectinal report) and then use use area spring in sap2000 to apply the spring.
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