Oct 8, 2013 #1 SemiPE Structural Joined May 15, 2013 Messages 34 Location AU Hi all, some programs give the amount of joint rotation per load case, I wonder what is the use of this? for both RC structure and Steel structure.
Hi all, some programs give the amount of joint rotation per load case, I wonder what is the use of this? for both RC structure and Steel structure.
Oct 9, 2013 #2 BAretired Structural Joined Nov 16, 2008 Messages 10,978 Location CA Rotations and deflections give a clear picture of how the structure is deforming under load. BA Upvote 0 Downvote
Oct 9, 2013 #3 jsha811 Civil/Environmental Joined Sep 7, 2013 Messages 21 Location US If you design a bridge bearing pad, you may want to know the joint rotation at the location of bearing pad. Moment curvature analysis,reinforced concrete column design and prestressed concrete pile design at http://www.structurexpress.com Upvote 0 Downvote
If you design a bridge bearing pad, you may want to know the joint rotation at the location of bearing pad. Moment curvature analysis,reinforced concrete column design and prestressed concrete pile design at http://www.structurexpress.com