Does anyone have a shortcut method for this. At present, to assign a member release, you have to go to commands/member specifications/release.
If you have a complex model, this can take a lot of time.
Is it possible to set a function key to operate this commend in a single stroke ?
To summarise, while all the Engineering theories for this "chicken" problem, I quote the PURPOSE of seismic assessment as provided originally in UBC code.
"The purpose of the earthquake provisions herein is primarily to safeguard against major structural failures and loss of life and not to...
Not sure how this compares to the manual assessment, but if you use direct analysis (using STAAD for instance) this automatically includes for p-delta response.
To Oldrunner,
Many thanks for the comments.
Correct, the main platform and the conveyor frames are not connected to the main building, so, it seems that the original Hr as being the 8M to the top of the conveyor frame is correct.
However, Clause 1632 is specifically for "non structural...
I know this code is now superceded, but i have been asked to review a design performed in 2004
The main building structure is a pitched portal frame having 10M to eaves and 12M to ridge
Inside this building (which is the main subject of this query) is a large steel platform 4M high.
The span is...
Dear Forum,
AWS allows the throat for a partial pen. fillet weld to be the shortest distance from a point connecting the ends of the legs.
Can this also be considered for a simple fillet weld ?.
In addition, if the profile of the weld is convex, can this additional weld be considered in...
