I'm investigating a tunnel which will be subjected to loading from the street level. I have created a SAP2000 V14 model using solid elements. The concrete tunnel walls are surrounded by rock which will not be able to transmit tension. For other projects I have run nonlinear analyses and used...
Two picking points will be used to lift a precast column during construction. At each lifting eye, the baseplate is fastened to the column with four 1-1/4" A325 bolts. These bolts will be attached to a coupler and 1-1/4" B5S "stress gradient" pigtail embedded in the concrete. The connection will...
I am trying to get a handle on using plastic hinges in preparation for a more complex model in SAP2000 V12. I started off with a simple 10' column which is fixed at the base. A horizontal load is at the top and a hinge is at the center. Under "Define Frame Hinge Properties", I selected "Force...
I have two 2D frames that I am conducting a push over analysis on. One is made up of moment connections, the other one I'm modeling as being made up of partially restrained connections. I'm basing the behavior on physical testing I performed. Thanks to WillisV, I was able to create the behavior...
I have two 2D frames that I am conducting a push over analysis on. One is made up of moment connections, the other one I'm modeling as being made up of partially restrained connections. I'm basing the behavior on physical testing I performed. I have a moment rotation graph for these partially...
