Example Description

The frame object partial fixity end releases are tested in this example.
In the example a cantilever beam is subjected to a uniform load equal to twice its self weight. At the fixed end of the cantilever the frame object is assigned a partial fixity moment (My) spring and a partial fixity shear (Vz) spring. The vertical tip deflection of the cantilever is compared with independent hand calculated results.
Important Note: Both bending and shear deformations are considered in the analysis for this example.
Important Note: The uniform load is applied using the gravity load feature of this model.

Tested Features

The partial fixity end releases in a frame element, including

Shear partial fixity

Bending partial fixity

The application of gravity load to a frame object

Library

Object Link: https://bim.aecbolt.com/objidsihaikssqoibimt3eb5zk9.libobj

Output Parameter

AEC|BOLT BIM Cloud App

SAP2000

Independent

Percent Difference

(SAP2000 vs Independent)

Percent Difference

(AEC|BOLT BIM Cloud App vs Independent)

Uz (cantilever tip) in

-0.8036

-0.8036

-0.8036

0%

0%

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