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Comparison
Limitations of Hand Computation Methods
Applicable for small problems Tedious for even medium sized problems 3-d analysis almost impossible
Matrix methods of structural analysis Development of numerical techniques Finite element method Programming languages developed
Basic Design
Dynamic analysis
Psuedo static Response Spectrum
Steel Concrete
Special Design
Aluminum Timber Transmission Tower
Structure Types
Structural Types:
dY
GY
d dZ
dX
GX GZ
TRUSS (2D)
TRUSS (3D)
d
d u d d
d u u
u u d u
PLANE
SPACE
FLOOR
Element Types
Structural Elements
Line Truss
u u d u d d
Beam
d u
u d
Solid
Boundary Condition
Fully Restrained
Partially Restrained
Inclined
Static Analysis
Geometric Modeling Material Properties Sectional Properties Supports : Boundary Conditions Loads & Load combinations Special Commands Analysis Specification Design Command
Geometric Modeling
Nodal Co-ordinate Data Selection of Elements : Element Library Beam Elements : Beams, Columns, Truss Members Plate Elements : Structural Walls, Floor Slabs Plane Stress Elements : Shear Walls, Floor Slabs Acting As Rigid Diaphragm To Lateral Loading Solid Elements : Thick Raft, Block Foundations
Beam Elements : Cross Section Plate Elements : Thickness Solid Elements : NIL
Material means a set of:
Modulus of Elasticity Poissons Ratio Weight Density Thermal Coefficient Damping Ratio Shear Modulus
Geometric Constant
Three Types:
3 Noded / Triangular 4 Noded / Quadrilateral Surface Element GUI + Input Generator Advanced Mesh Generator (from 2003)
Surface Element:
LOADS
Member Loads
LOADS
Pressure (Full / Partial) Concentrated Force (x, y) Trapezoidal & Hydrostatic Trapezoidal Load
Wind Load Seismic Co-efficient Method Moving Load Time History Response Spectrum
Dynamic Loads
Basic Seismic Co-efficient (ZONE) Soil-Foundation Interaction Factor () Importance Factor (I) Performance Factor (K) In-built
STEEL DESIGNING
Stability Requirements
Truss Members Deflection Check Slenderness Ratio Check
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