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How to model limit the maximum force taken by a spring?

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How to model limit the maximum force taken by a spring?

How to model limit the maximum force taken by a spring?

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SAP2000 is able to model supports as springs. But does SAP2000 allow the failure of a spring?

For an example, if the spring is under tension and subjected to a force larger than its capacity, the spring breaks and the force previously taken by it will transfer to its neighbouring springs.

How can these springs be modelled???
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RE: How to model limit the maximum force taken by a spring?

In version 8, SAP2000 allows you define and assign multi-linear elastic springs or plastic springs using Plastic (kinematic) link option, both options using force-deformation.

With previous versions, you would have to use the Plastic1 nllink and input yield strength and post yield strength info.

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