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 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%
1	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%
2	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%
3	Uz (free end) in	-0.14024	-0.14024	-0.14024	0%	0%

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