A unique and invaluable resource is the manual (and accompanying models). Each problem presents a simple, textbook-like structural scenario (e.g., a simply supported beam, a truss, a rigid frame). SAP2000 results are compared against known analytical solutions. This allows users to:
: It teaches you how to model "p-delta effects," which is basically how to stop a tall building from leaning too far and never coming back. Seismic Survival : The manuals on Pushover Analysis
file located in the Manuals subfolder of your installation directory. Versioning : To avoid overwriting original files, create a copy named SapDocsn.mdb
: Running linear or nonlinear static and dynamic analyses, such as pushover analysis or seismic loading. Reviewing Results