How to insert an additional support for a simply supported continuous beam in the middle?

[safeeng75]

Hi,

I'm learning ETABS 2015, so I'm trying out different functions. I'm trying to model a simply supported beam with an additional support in the middle of the beam. Since there is no joint in the middle of the continuous beam, I cannot seem to find a way to insert an additional support.

Any inputs will be appreciated. Thanks!

Jim

 

[PSEPK]

You can divide the beam in two parts. This will create a joint at midspan of the beam. You can assign support property to this point.

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[safeeng75]

Thanks PSEPK!

I was assuming that the beam will automatically become two separate disjointed beams, but apparently that did not happen.

Extending from this, how do I divide a continuous beam into two disjointed beams?

Thanks again!

Jim

 

[PSEPK]

What you are asking for, is normally not required.

BTW... Why do you want to divide a continuous beam into two disjointed beams?

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