Uniform Temperature Load [EX1-SIG]

After clicking on ‘Loading> Loads> Temperature Load> Uniform Temperature Load' in the navigation treeview, follow the steps to define the Temperature Load. You can use the collapsed documentation page below for more information on the explanations of each parameter.

Uniform Temperature Load

Uniform Temperature Load [SIG]

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🖱️ Click three-dots icon on Stage cell and select a Construction Stage as TUExpStage.

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As a result of these operations, an issue will appear on the OpenBrIM screen. This does not necessarily mean that any operation was done incorrectly. The issue will be resolved when the bridge is define in the next step.

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Quick Tip: Learn how to read issues

When encountering the warning as seen in OpenBrIM app, there is a "issue" , it is advised to review the parameters you have provided. This warning suggests that there might be a missing or incorrect parameter in your input. Check inputs to ensure they are accurate and complete.

When a warning is clicked, the reason can be displayed. The warning is expressed in the format of Component Group Name (can be viewed in the treeview) > User Defined Component Name (can be viewed in the spreadsheet name column) > Parameter Name (can be viewed in the spreadsheet column header).

After clicking on 'Superstructure > Connections > Bolted Field Splice' in the tree view, navigate to the Bolt category. Set the Bolt Property input. The issue will be resolved after these steps.

The screenshot demonstrates one example of two Bolted Field Splice components named BFS1 and BFS2 by the user, with parameter names Flange Bolt Property and Web Bolt Property.

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🖱️ Click the three-dots icon on the Bridge cell, and then set BRG1.

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🖱️ Enter the Temperature Change from Mean as 40.

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🖱️ Set name as TU_Exp.

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To model all the uniform temperature loads, copy the data below and paste the parameters into the first cell in OpenBrIM spreadsheet. Refer to the quick tip for an easy guide on how to perform the copy operation. After completing the copy, proceed to the next step to verify the model.

Quick Tip: Learn how to Copy inputs to OpenBrIM Copy the desired data with the automatic copy button in the upper left corner. Click on the first cell in and use the Ctrl+V shortcut to paste. If icon won’t appear, collapse page tree menu by clicking on arrow or using shortcut “[”. While pasting large data, it would be handy to turn of Auto-refresh .

Uniform Temperature Load
General TU_Exp BRG1 TUExpStage 40.0000 TU_Contr BRG1 TUContrStage -40.0000

The completed uniform temperature loads are illustrated below. Please verify that you have the same model on your end by examining each view provided here. For more information on how to perform visual checks, refer to the quick tips.

To view the entire procedure explained on this page, please watch the recorded Video below.

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