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SAP2000 Nonlinear Analysis Example

This document summarizes an example that tests the static nonlinear analysis capabilities of SAP2000 software. The example models a three-hinged arch subjected to an increasing vertical load until the center joint deflects one foot. SAP2000 results for the vertical support reaction are compared to independent hand calculations, showing an exact match. The example tests large axial displacements and frame end releases in SAP2000.

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SAP2000 Nonlinear Analysis Example

This document summarizes an example that tests the static nonlinear analysis capabilities of SAP2000 software. The example models a three-hinged arch subjected to an increasing vertical load until the center joint deflects one foot. SAP2000 results for the vertical support reaction are compared to independent hand calculations, showing an exact match. The example tests large axial displacements and frame end releases in SAP2000.

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Software Verification

PROGRAM NAME: SAP2000


REVISION NO.: 0

EXAMPLE 1-028
FRAME – LARGE AXIAL DISPLACEMENTS

EXAMPLE DESCRIPTION
This example uses a three-hinged arch to test static nonlinear analysis with large
axial displacements in SAP2000. A concentrated vertical downward load, P, is
applied to the center joint of the three-hinge arch. The load P is increased until
the vertical downward deflection at the center joint reaches one foot. The
resulting vertical support reaction at joint 1 is compared with independent hand
calculated results.

GEOMETRY, PROPERTIES AND LOADING

P Material Properties
E = 29,000 k/in2
Z 2 Section Properties
3'

1 3 W14X90
A = 26.5 in2
X I = 999 in4
10' 10'
Loading
20'
Increase P until downward
deflection at joint 2 is one foot

TECHNICAL FEATURES OF SAP2000 TESTED


 Static nonlinear analysis of frame structure with large axial displacements
using the SAP2000 P-Delta plus large displacements option
 Frame end releases

RESULTS COMPARISON
The independent results are calculated using basic statics.

Percent
Output Parameter SAP2000 Independent Difference
Fz (jt 1) kip 3,497 3,497 0%

EXAMPLE 1-028 - 1
Software Verification
PROGRAM NAME: SAP2000
REVISION NO.: 0

COMPUTER FILE: Example 1-028

CONCLUSION
The SAP2000 results show an exact match with the independent results.

EXAMPLE 1-028 - 2
Software Verification
PROGRAM NAME: SAP2000
REVISION NO.: 0

HAND CALCULATION

EXAMPLE 1-028 - 3
Software Verification
PROGRAM NAME: SAP2000
REVISION NO.: 0

EXAMPLE 1-028 - 4

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