Example Description
This example tests this model for various types of loading on a frame element with its local 2 and 3 axes not parallel to the global axes. A W12X106 cantilever beam is used with the local 2 axis rotated 30 degrees from the global Z axis as shown in the figure below. The free end displacements in the global Y and Z directions are compared with independent hand calculations. The W12X106 section properties are read from the SECTIONS8.pro section database provided with this model.
Important Note: Only bending deformations are considered in the analysis. In SAP2000 this model shear deformations are ignored by setting the property modification factor for the shear area to zero.
Tested Features
- Frame local axes rotated from global axes
- Use of AISC sections
Results Comparison
Library Link:
https://bim.aecbolt.com/objidqjyh4q8sngqha5kyyk9v.libobj
| Load Case | Output Parameter | AEC|BOLT BIM Cloud App | SAP2000 | Independent | Percent Difference (SAP2000 vs Independent) | Percent Difference (AEC|BOLT BIM Cloud App vs Independent) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Uy (free end) in | -0.01806 | -0.01806 | -0.01806 | 0% | 0% |
| Uz (free end) in | -0.03029 | -0.03029 | -0.03029 | 0% | 0% | |
| 2 | Uy (free end) in | -0.03345 | -0.03345 | -0.03345 | 0% | 0% |
| Uz (free end) in | -0. 05610 | -0. 05610 | -0. 05610 | 0% | 0% | |
| 3 | Uy (free end) in | -0.08361 | -0.08361 | -0.08361 | 0% | 0% |
| Uz (free end) in | -0.14024 | -0.14024 | -0.14024 | 0% | 0% |