newtonthegreat
Civil/Environmental
Hello Everyone,
I am modeling a column-base plate connection in SAP 2000.I have modeled the nonlinear behavior of anchor bolts using Link Elements (assigning force-deformation relationship to multi-linear elastic link elements). However, I also need pretension force in the bolts. I can't replace link elements as they simulate the base plate flexible behavior. Can somebody suggest me a way to introduce pretension force in the link elements or any other element which can replace link element in simulating the non linear force deformation characteristics and can be assigned with pretension force also???
I would really appreciate any suggestion or hint on this problem.
Thank You
I am modeling a column-base plate connection in SAP 2000.I have modeled the nonlinear behavior of anchor bolts using Link Elements (assigning force-deformation relationship to multi-linear elastic link elements). However, I also need pretension force in the bolts. I can't replace link elements as they simulate the base plate flexible behavior. Can somebody suggest me a way to introduce pretension force in the link elements or any other element which can replace link element in simulating the non linear force deformation characteristics and can be assigned with pretension force also???
I would really appreciate any suggestion or hint on this problem.
Thank You
