TUTORIAL 1

- TRUSS Structure (Static Analysis) -

TUTORIAL 1

- TRUSS Structure (Static Analysis) -

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Defining the grid:

Remember: The default 2D co-ordinate system is Z-X with Z axis positive direction facing upwards

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For 2D models, set the number of grid spaces along Y axis to 0.

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1.Initial steps

Use the menu: {File → New model} (or the shortcut Ctrl+N)

Choose the measurement units: KN, m, C

3Defining the material(s):

Use the menu: {Define → Materials}

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4Defining the cross-section(s):

Use the menu: {Define → Frame/Cable Sections}

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5Defining the loads (load cases):

Use the menu: {Define → Load Cases}

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6Drawing the elements:

Use the menu: {Draw → Draw Frame/Cable}, or click on the icon.

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7Releasing degrees of freedom:

Use the menu: {Assign → Frame/Cable → Release/Partial Fixity}

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8Defining the supports:

Use the menu: {Assign → Joint → Restraints}

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9Defining concentrated (point) loads:

Use the menu: {Assign → Joint Loads → Forces}

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10Load Combinations:

Use the menu: {Define → Combinations}

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Please note that this is just a name, the same name you gave when you defined your load cases, e.g. ANY NAME from slides 6 & 13.

You can name your load combination anyway you like as long as you remember how you defined it.

11Analysis options:

Use the menu: {Analyze}

12Analysis results:

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Internal forces

13Analysis results: Table form and export to MS Excel

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