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SAP2000 Basic Model Tutorial Steps

This document provides instructions for assigning frame sections in a structural model. It describes selecting various frame elements and groups, and assigning the appropriate section properties from a list including W16x26, W18x35, W21x44, and W24x55. The instructions include selecting elements and groups by number or label, and clearing the display to view element labels after assigning sections. The goal is to properly model the frame sections referred to in design drawings for an analysis of the basic structural model.

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SAP2000 Basic Model Tutorial Steps

This document provides instructions for assigning frame sections in a structural model. It describes selecting various frame elements and groups, and assigning the appropriate section properties from a list including W16x26, W18x35, W21x44, and W24x55. The instructions include selecting elements and groups by number or label, and clearing the display to view element labels after assigning sections. The goal is to properly model the frame sections referred to in design drawings for an analysis of the basic structural model.

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Part C.

Tutorial Part 1 - Creating, Analyzing and Designing the Basic Model

Click the Add New Group Name button to define a group named BASE.

Click the OK button to assign the selected elements to the group named BASE.

Note: The BASE group will be useful for determining base shears, overturning
moments, total vertical loads.
52. Click the Save Model button
menu to save the file.

on the main toolbar, or select Save from the File

This completes the assignment of groups.

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Step 7: Assigning Frame Sections


Refer to Figure B-1 for the beam, column and brace element sections.
1. Click in the window labeled 3-D View to make sure it is active. Note when the
window is active, its title bar will be highlighted.
2. Click the Set Elements button
on the main toolbar (or select Set Elements
from the View menu). This displays the Set Elements Dialog box.
3. In this dialog box:

In the Frames area check the Labels box.

In the Shells area check the Hide box.

Click the OK button.

4. Click in the window labeled X-Y Plane @ Z=0 to make sure it is active. Note when
the window is active, its title bar will be highlighted.
5. Click the Up One Gridline button
level plan at Z=24.

on the main toolbar twice to display the roof

6. Click the Set Elements button


on the main toolbar (or select Set Elements
from the View menu). This displays the Set Elements Dialog box.
7. In this dialog box:

In the Frames area check the Labels box.

In the Shells area check the Hide box.

Click the OK button.

8. In the window labeled X-Y Plane @ Z=24, click on frame elements 40, 45, 46 and 51
to select them (see Figure C-15).
Note: You can refer to Figure C-15, Figures B-2 and B-3, as well as the screen,
to identify the frame element numbers.

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Figure C-15: Frame Element Labels


9. From the Assign menu select Frame and then Sections from the submenu. This
will display the Define Frame Sections dialog box.
10. In the Frame Sections area click on the W16X26 name once to highlight it and then
click the OK button. This assigns the W16X26 property to the selected frame
elements. Note the other frame elements have the default FSEC1 assigned.
11. Click the Show Undeformed Shape button
to clear the display of the assigned
sections so that you can see the frame element labels again.
12. In the plan view, click on frame elements 41, 42, 44, 47, 49 and 50 to select them.
13. From the Assign menu select Frame and then Sections from the submenu. This
will display the Define Frame Sections dialog box.
14. In the Frame Sections area click on the W18X35 name once to highlight it and then
click the OK button.
15. Click the Show Undeformed Shape button
to clear the display of the assigned
sections so that you can see the frame element labels again.

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16. In the plan view, click on frame elements 43 and 48 to select them.
17. From the Assign menu select Frame and then Sections from the submenu. This
will display the Define Frame Sections dialog box.
18. In the Frame Sections area click on the W21X44 name once to highlight it and then
click the OK button.
19. From the Select menu select Select and then Groups from the submenu. This will
display the Select Groups dialog box.
20. Click on the group name FRMGIRD once to highlight it and then click the OK
button.
21. From the Assign menu select Frame and then Sections from the submenu. This
will display the Define Frame Sections dialog box.
22. In the Frame Sections area click on the W24X55 name once to highlight it and then
click the OK button.
23. Click the Show Undeformed Shape button
to clear the display of the assigned
sections so that you can see the frame element labels again.
24. Click in the window labeled X-Y Plane @ Z=24 to make sure it is active.
25. Click the Down One Gridline button
floor plan at Z=12.

on the main toolbar to display the second

26. From the Select menu select Select and then Labels from the submenu. This will
display the Select by Labels dialog box.
27. Click the Element Type drop-down box and select Frame.

Click the Element Type drop-down box and select Frame.

Type 15 in the Start Label edit box, 24 in the End Label edit box and 9 in the
Increment edit box.

Click the OK button.

28. From the Assign menu select Frame and then Sections from the submenu. This
will display the Define Frame Sections dialog box.

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Common questions

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Assigning frame sections in a 3D model involves first selecting specific frame elements in the plan view, such as elements 40, 45, 46, and 51, and then using the Assign menu to open the Define Frame Sections dialog box. Highlighting specific frame elements like W16X26 is crucial as it assigns specific properties, such as size and strength, to those elements, ensuring the structural model accurately reflects the intended design specifications .

The Select by Labels feature aids in efficiently managing the selection process of frame elements by allowing the user to specify a range and increment of element labels. This targeted approach enables quick selection of multiple elements in a sequence, streamlining the process of assigning properties or adjustments to groups of elements, and thereby improving workflow efficiency in model management .

Displaying the undeformed shape in a structural model serves to clear the visual display of assigned sections, allowing the original configuration and orientation of frame elements to be viewed without deformation-related changes. This facilitates design review by providing a clear baseline for comparison against deformed states caused by loads or other factors, and helps in verifying the correctness of assignments and model coherence .

Using specific frame section types like W18X35 and W21X44 in the structural model is significant because these sections are tailored to meet specific load requirements and structural performance criteria. Each section type has defined properties such as dimensions, strength, and material characteristics, making them suitable for different parts of the structural framework, thus ensuring efficiency and compliance with design standards .

The group named BASE is defined in the model creation process to assist in determining base shears, overturning moments, and total vertical loads. This helps in organizing and analyzing the model by grouping structural elements that contribute to these specific structural responses .

Changing the display to the roof level plan at a height like Z=24 involves using the Up One Gridline button on the toolbar until the desired level is shown. This process allows the designer to focus on specific elevations of the building model, facilitating the examination and modification of structural elements at that level, such as analyzing the layout and connections of frame elements critical to the roof structure .

To modify the selection of elements in a 3-D view, you must make the 3-D View window active by clicking on it, as indicated by its highlighted title bar. Next, use the Set Elements button on the main toolbar or select Set Elements from the View menu to access the Set Elements Dialog box. In this dialog, check the Labels box for Frames and the Hide box for Shells to control the display of elements .

Frame element labels are managed through the Set Elements Dialog box by checking the Labels box under the Frames area. Managing these labels is important because it aids in the identification and differentiation of the various frame elements within the model, ensuring accurate assignment of properties and facilitating communication and coordination among design team members .

Assignment of a group like FRMGIRD influences the structural analysis process by allowing specific subsets of the model to be analyzed collectively. Such grouping assists in targeting specific structural components for analysis, reporting, and design adjustments, enhancing efficiency in dealing with complex models by simplifying focus on critical sections of the structure during various analysis stages .

Saving the model at various stages, such as after assigning groups or frame sections, is necessary to ensure that changes and assignments are safely recorded. This allows for recovery of work and progress in case of errors or unexpected software failures, and it creates checkpoints in complex model development, making it easier to track modifications and backtrack if necessary .

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