Three Dimensional
Static and Dynamic
Finite Element
Analysis and Design
of Structures
SAP2000
V8 – Non Linear
A Comprehensive Software for the
Finite Element Modeling, Static, Dynamic
and Non-Linear Analysis and Design of
Structures
Introduction
SAP2000
• Powerful and
Integrated Structural
Analysis and Design
Software
• Fully Interactive
Graphical Interface
for quickly creating
models
• Frame, Shell, Solid
and Non-linear Link
Elements
Key Features
Introduction
• Extensive Analysis Options
including Linear-Static,
Linear-Dynamic, NonlinearDynamic
SAP2000
• Automated design of
Concrete and Steel Members
to various International Codes
• Fully formatted, customized
reporting
• DXF Import and Export Link
to AutoCAD
Key Features
SAP2000
Interactive
Modeling
Powerful Modeling Capabilities
Interactive
Modeling
Work on Multiple View
SAP2000
• Generate complex 3D models using
plan, elevation and developed views
Interactive
Modeling
Parametric Structures
SAP2000
• Use templates and parametric structures to
quickly generate typical models
Interactive
Modeling
Powerful Editing Tools
SAP2000
• Use quick draw to create
elements easily
• Duplicate and generate
elements with move, merge,
mirror and replicate
Interactive
Modeling
Powerful Editing Tools
SAP2000
• Convenient dividing and meshing of elements
Interactive
Modeling
Powerful Editing Tools
• Powerful grouping, selection and
display tools
• On screen assignment of
properties, loading and supports
SAP2000
• Actual section view
• Copy/ Paste to and from spread
sheets
• Unlimited levels of undo and redo
Interactive
Modeling
Convenient Viewing Options
• Multiple orthographic and
perspective views
• Zooming and panning
• Standard viewing angles
SAP2000
• User defined and named
views
Interactive
Modeling
Guides and Grids
• Accurate dimensioning with
guidelines and snapping
SAP2000
• Multiple rectangular and
cylindrical coordinate systems
with flexible grid systems
Interactive
Modeling
Feedback and Information
SAP2000
• Right button click for instantaneous information on
selected objects and elements
Powerful Frame Elements
SAP2000
• Simple Frame Elements for
– Beam, Column
– Truss, Bracing, etc.
• Non-Linear Link Element for
– Hook, Gap, Damper
– Base Isolators
– Friction
• Plastic Hinge Element
Frame
Elements
Frame Element Cross-sections
SAP2000
• Automatic section property
calculation for standard shapes
• Built-in steel sections for
several Standards including
AISC, CISC, BS etc.
Frame
Elements
Linked to “CSI Section Designer”
CSI Section Designer:
SAP2000
A highly interactive and
comprehensive software for building
structural shapes and sections in
concrete, steel or composite materials
for Frame elements
Built-up Steel
Composite Sections Reinforced Concrete
Simple Steel
Frame
Elements
Non-prismatic Frame Elements
SAP2000
• Multiple non-prismatic segments over element
length to model beams of variable sections
Frame
Elements
SAP2000
• Rigid End connections to
model large joints
• Automated end offset
evaluation and assignment
Rigid End Offsets
Frame
Elements
SAP2000
• Easily model non-fixed
connections by general
“End-Release”
– Axial
– Shear
– Torsion
– Moment
End Releases
Frame
Elements
SAP2000
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Load Options for Frame Elements
Gravity Load
Point Load
Uniform Load
Trapezoidal Load
Prestress
Temperature Variation
• Loads applied in any
direction and axis
Frame
Elements
Temperature Gradient
SAP2000
• Applied to Element Section in any direction
• Applied to Nodes and Groups
Frame
Elements
Handle Prestress Cables
SAP2000
• Load due to Prestress can be
applied to Frame Elements as
Cables in Patterns and Load Cases
Frame
Elements
Non-Linear Link Element
SAP2000
• For use with the dynamic time history analysis option
• Link may be placed between any two joints or from
joint to ground
• Viscous damper with nonlinear exponent on velocity
• Gap (compression only)
• Hook (tension only)
SAP2000
Frame
Elements
Non-Linear Link Element
• Uniaxial plasticity (all 6 degrees
of freedom)
• Base isolator with biaxial
plasticity behavior
• Base isolator with friction
and/or pendulum behavior
• AVI file option for creating real
time displays of nonlinear
deformation behavior
Frame
Elements
Non-Linear Link Element
SAP2000
• Force versus deformation plots of nonlinear
systems for energy dissipation studies
SAP2000
Plastic Hinge Element
• Used as Spring, Link,
Panel zone or inside
Frame Elements
• Axial, flexural, shear and
torsional behavior
• Axial-load/ biaxialmoment interaction
• Multilinear behavior
including softening
• Tabulated and Graphical
display of hinge status
Shell
Elements
Powerful Shell Elements
SAP2000
• General quadrilateral or triangular
element
• Isotropic, Orthotropic and
Anisotropy material
Shell
Elements
SAP2000
• Six degrees of
freedom per joint
• Shell, plate or
membrane action
• Thick shell option
Powerful Shell Elements
Shell
Elements
Powerful Shell Elements
SAP2000
• Gravity and uniform loading
• Pressure loading
• Temperature and thermal
gradient loading
Solid
Elements
SAP2000
• Three dimensional 8
node brick element
• Anistropic material
• Gravity, thermal,
surface pressure and
pressure gradient
loading
Solid Elements
Supports &
Restraints
SAP2000
• General Spring Connection
• Global and skewed springs
• Coupled 6x6 user-defined
spring stiffness option (for
foundation modeling)
Joint Restraints
Supports &
Restraints
SAP2000
• Generalized joint constraint
options including rigid bodies,
diaphragms, rods and welds
Joint Constraints
Weld
Rod
Diaphragm
Supports &
Restraints
Joint Loads and Displacements
SAP2000
• Applied force and applied
displacements
• Inclined Supports and joint
local coordinates
[ K  2 M ]  0
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Ku(t )  M u (t )  r (t )  p cos( t )
SAP2000
Analysis
Options
Extensive Analysis Capabilities
• Static and/or dynamic response
spectrum analysis
• P-delta analysis with either
static or dynamic analysis
• Blocked active column equation
solver
• Automated fast profile
optimization
• Non-linear Pushover Analysis
General Dynamic Analysis
SAP2000
Analysis
Options
• Eigenvalue analysis with
an accelerated subspace
iteration algorithm
• Ritz analysis for fast
predominant mode
evaluation
• Harmonic Steady-State
Analysis
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Ku(t )  M u (t )  r (t )  p cos( t )
[ K   M ]  0
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SAP2000
Analysis
Options
Time History Analysis
• Ground acceleration and
Multiple base excitation
• Sequential history cases
• Time history Windows AVI
file
• Results can be combined
with other loads for
enveloping or step by step
steel and concrete design
SAP2000
Analysis
Options
• Graphic displays of nodal
and element time history
records
• Functions vs time or
function vs function
displays
• Generation of response
spectrum curves for any
joint acceleration
component
Time History Analysis
Analysis
Options
Response Spectrum Analysis
SAP2000
• Multiple response spectrum
cases in a single run
• Modal combinations by the
SRSS, the CQC or the GMC
(Gupta) method
• Directional
combinations by
the ABS or the
SRSS method
Bridge
Analysis
SAP2000
• Moving load analysis
• Generation of influence lines and
forces envelopes
• AASHTO vehicle loads
• User-defined truck, lane and train
loads
Bridge Analysis
Bridge
Analysis
SAP2000
• Determination of
maximum and
minimum displacement
and reactions
• Capable of handing
complex lane
geometries
Bridge Analysis
SAP2000
Bridge
Analysis
• Automatically calculates all
possible permutations of
traffic loads
• Provides correspondence
between response
components
• Results can be combined
with other loads for
enveloping or
corresponding component
for steel and concrete
design
Bridge Analysis
SAP2000
Viewing
Results
Result Viewing Capability
• 3D perspective
graphical displays of undeformed and deformed
structural geometries
• Static deformed shapes
and mode shapes
• Static and dynamic load
combinations and
envelopes
Viewing
Results
Result Viewing Capability
SAP2000
• View Loading diagrams
• Bending moment and shear
force diagrams
• Stress contours
Viewing
Results
Result Viewing Capability
SAP2000
• Animation of deformed shapes
and mode shapes
• Animated stress contours
Viewing
Results
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SAP2000
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Result Viewing Capability
Instantaneous graphical and tabulated
output details for specific joint or
element with right button click
Multiple windows displaying different
parameters
Member
Design
Member Design
SAP2000
• Fully interactive and graphical steel
and concrete frame member design
• Design for static and dynamic loads
• Member-grouping for design envelops
• Ductile and non-ductile design
Member
Design
SAP2000
• Detailed on-screen
design information with
right button click
Design Output
Member
Design
Design of Concrete Members
SAP2000
• Support ACI, AASHTO, British,
Canada, New Zealand and
Eurocode2
• Biaxial moment-axial load column
interaction diagrams
Member
Design
Design of Steel Members
SAP2000
• Support AISC (ASD and LRFD), AASHTO, British,
Canada, New Zealand and Eurocode3
• Steel member selection and optimization
SAP200-DXF-AutoCAD Cycle
New
Tools
SAP 2000
Structure
Database
DXF Converter-Out
(Display geometry, select
view, Select drawing
options, Convert to DXF,
Save as Meta files)
SAP2000
SAP Objects
DXF File
AutoCAD etc
DXF Converter-In *
(Display DXF content,
Select options, Convert to
SAP, Save in MDB)
Final
DXF File
AutoCAD etc
DXF File
(Template)
AutoCAD etc
New
Tools
Transfer Model To AutoCAD
SAP2000
• Complete control of the elements
and attributes to be transferred
• Generate wire-frame or full solid
models
SAP2000
New
Tools
Get Model From AutoCAD
SAPReporter
New
Tools
SAP2000
•
Create fully customized
and formatted reports for
selected items including
text, tables and graphics.
• Output can be
• Previewed on screen
• Printed on paper
• Saved in RTF files
• Saved in HTML format for
viewing in web browsers.
SAP2000
V8 – Non Linear
A Comprehensive Software for the
Finite Element Modeling, Static, Dynamic
and Non-Linear Analysis and Design of
Structures