SAP2000 Verification

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SAP2000 Verification Problems Filename: #VALUE!

Verif manual version: 19.0.0 Solver: Force Multi-threaded
Path to Sap2000.exe: C:\CSI\SAP2000.exe Delete Files: Yes
Path to data files: C:\Verification 32 Bit: Default
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Class Number Problem Title Problem Problem Version 19.0.0
1 - Frame #VALUE! General Loading Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Temperature Loading Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Distributed and Concentrated Moments Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Rotated Local Axes Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Displacement Loading Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Non-Prismatic Sections and Automatic Frame Subdivision Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! End Releases Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Partial Fixity End Releases Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Prestress Applied to Frame Objects Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! End Offsets Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Insertion Point Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! No Tension and No Compression Frame Objects Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Simply Supported Beam on Elastic Foundation Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Eigenvalue Problem Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Steady State Harmonic Loads Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Tension Stiffening Using P-Delta Analysis Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Vibration of a String Under Tension Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Bending, Shear and Axial Deformations in a Rigid Frame Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Buckling of a Rigid Frame Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Response Spectrum Analysis of a Two-Dimensional Rigid Frame Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Bathe and Wilson Eigenvalue Problem Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Two-Dimensional Moment Frame with Static and Dynamic Loads Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! ASME Eigenvalue Problem Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Response Spectrum Analysis of a Three-Dimensional Moment Frame Yes Yes Not Checked
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1 - Frame #VALUE! Response Spectrum Analysis of a Three-Dimensional Braced Frame Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Moment and Shear Hinges Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Construction Sequence Loading Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Large Axial Displacements Yes Yes Not Checked
1 - Frame #VALUE! Large Bending Displacements Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! Patch Test With Prescribed Displacements Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! Straight Beam with Static Loads Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! Curved Beam with Static Loads Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! Twisted Beam with Static Loads Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! Rectangular Plate with Static Loads Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! Scordelis-Lo Roof with Static Loads Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! Hemispherical Shell Structure with Static Loads Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! Cantilever Plate Eigenvalue Problem Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! Plate on Elastic Foundation Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! Cylinder with Internal Pressure Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! ASME Cooling Tower Problem with Static Wind Pressure Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! Plate Bending when Shear Deformations Are Significant Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! Temperature Load that Is Constant Through Shell Thickness Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! Temperature Gradient Through Shell Thickness Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! Orthotropic Plate Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! Out-of-Plane Buckling Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! In-Plane Buckling Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! Large Axial Displacements Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! Large Bending Displacements Yes Yes Not Checked
2 - Shell #VALUE! Prestress Applied to Area Objects Yes Yes Not Checked
3 - Plane #VALUE! Patch Test With Prescribed Displacements Yes Yes Not Checked
3 - Plane #VALUE! Straight Beam with Static Loads Yes Yes Not Checked
3 - Plane #VALUE! Curved Beam with Static Loads Yes Yes Not Checked
3 - Plane #VALUE! Thick Walled Cylinder Yes Yes Not Checked
3 - Plane #VALUE! Pore Pressure Yes Yes Not Checked
4 - Asolid #VALUE! Soil Supporting Uniformly Loaded Circular Footing Yes Yes Not Checked
4 - Asolid #VALUE! Thick Walled Cylinder Yes Yes Not Checked
4 - Asolid #VALUE! Rotating Annular Disk Yes Yes Not Checked
4 - Asolid #VALUE! Pore Pressure Yes Yes Not Checked
5 - Solid #VALUE! Patch Test With Prescribed Displacements Yes Yes Not Checked
5 - Solid #VALUE! Straight Beam with Static Loads Yes Yes Not Checked
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5 - Solid #VALUE! Curved Beam with Static Loads Yes Yes Not Checked
5 - Solid #VALUE! Twisted Beam with Static Loads Yes Yes Not Checked
5 - Solid #VALUE! Rectangular Plate with Static Loads Yes Yes Not Checked
5 - Solid #VALUE! Scordelis-Lo Roof with Static Loads Yes Yes Not Checked
5 - Solid #VALUE! Hemispherical Dome Structure with Static Loads Yes Yes Not Checked
5 - Solid #VALUE! Thick Walled Cylinder Yes Yes Not Checked
5 - Solid #VALUE! Prestress Applied to Solid Objects Yes Yes Not Checked
5 - Solid #VALUE! Buckling Yes Yes Not Checked
5 - Solid #VALUE! Temperature Load Yes Yes Not Checked
5 - Solid #VALUE! Plate on Elastic Foundation Yes Yes Not Checked
5 - Solid #VALUE! Pore Pressure Yes Yes Not Checked
6 - Link #VALUE! Linear Link with Ramp Loading Yes Yes Not Checked
6 - Link #VALUE! Multi-linear Elastic Link Yes Yes Not Checked
6 - Link #VALUE! Gap Element Yes Yes Not Checked
6 - Link #VALUE! Hook Element Yes Yes Not Checked
6 - Link #VALUE! Damper Element Under Harmonic Loading Yes Yes Not Checked
6 - Link #VALUE! SUNY Buffalo Damper with Linear Velocity Exponent Yes Yes Not Checked
6 - Link #VALUE! SUNY Buffalo Damper with Nonlinear Velocity Exponent Yes Yes Not Checked
6 - Link #VALUE! Plastic Wen Link Yes Yes Not Checked
6 - Link #VALUE! Plastic Kinematic Link Yes Yes Not Checked
6 - Link #VALUE! SUNY Buffalo Eight-Story Building with Rubber Isolators Yes Yes Not Checked
6 - Link #VALUE! SUNY Buffalo Seven-Story Building with Friction Pendulum Isolators Yes Yes Not Checked
6 - Link #VALUE! Frequency Dependent Links Yes Yes Not Checked
7 - Cable 7-001 Uniform and Temperature Loading Yes Yes Not Checked
7 - Cable 7-002 Uniform and Concentrated Loading Yes Yes Not Checked
7 - Cable 7-003 Prestressed Cable Net Yes Yes Not Checked
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Example 1-001
Results Published in the Current Verification Examples Results From Current Analyses #VALUE!
Load Output Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
Case Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
1 Uz (jt. 3) (in) -0.02639 -0.02639 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
2 Uz (jt. 3) (in) 0.06296 0.06296 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
3 Uz (jt. 3) (in) 0.06296 0.06296 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
4 Uz (jt. 3) (in) -0.29630 -0.29630 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
5 Ux (jt. 2) (in) 0.31250 0.31250 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
Example 1-002
Results Published in the Current Verification Examples Results From Current Analyses
MODEL A
Load Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
Case Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
1 Ux (free end) (in) 0.00130 0.00130 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
2 Ux (free end) (in) 0.00065 0.00065 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
3 Uz (free end) (in) -0.00650 -0.00650 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
MODEL B
1 Fx (at prop) (kips) -22.62 -22.62 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
2 Fx (at prop) (kips) -11.31 -11.31 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
3 Fz (at prop) (kips) 2.545 2.545 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 1-002
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Example 1-003
1 Mx(jt. 1) k-in -4.00 -4.00 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
1 Rx (jt. 3) rad. 0.02375 0.02375 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
2 Mx(jt. 1) k-in -5.75 -5.75 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
2 Rx (jt.5) rad. 0.02969 0.02969 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
Example 1-004
1 Uy (free end) in -0.01806 -0.01806 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
1 Uz (free end) in -0.03029 -0.03029 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
Example 1-005
Output Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for
Model Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison
A. Support Settlement Fz (jt. 1) kip 6.293 6.293 0.00% 3 0
A. Support Settlement My (jt. 1) kip-in -906.25 -906.25 0.00% 3 0
B. Spring Support Settlement Fz (jt. 1) kip 1.115 1.115 0.00% 3 0
B. Spring Support Settlement My (jt. 1) kip-in -160.492 -160.492 0.00% 3 0
C. Support Rotation Fz (jt. 1) kip -18.125 -18.125 0.00% 3 0
C. Support Rotation My (jt. 1) kip-in 2610 2610 0.00% 3 0
D. Spring Support Rotation My (jt. 1 ) kip -473.469 -473.469 0.00% 3 0
D. Spring Support Rotation Ry (jt. 4) rad. 0.00408 0.00408 0.00% 5 0
E. Skewed Support Fz (jt. 1) kip 5.811 5.811 0.00% 3 0
E. Skewed Support F3 (jt. 4) kip 5.236 5.236 0.00% 3 0
F. Skewed Support Settlement Fz (jt. 1) kip 27.215 27.215 0.00% 3 0
F. Skewed Support Settlement My (jt. 1) kip-in -3918.919 -3918.919 0.00% 3 0
Example 1-005
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Example 1-006
MODEL A
1 My (fixed end)k-in -184.95 -184.95 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
2 Ux (free end) in 0.09087 0.09087 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
3 Uy (free end) in 0.4312 0.4312 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
5 Rx (free end) rad 0.07987 0.07987 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
6 Ry (free end) rad 0.03742 0.03742 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
7 Rz (free end) rad 0.07634 0.07634 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
MODEL B
1 My (fixed end)k-in -184.95 -184.95 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
2 Ux (free end) in 0.09087 0.09087 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
3 Uy (free end) in 0.4312 0.4312 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
5 Rx (free end) rad 0.07987 0.07987 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
6 Ry (free end) rad 0.03742 0.03742 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
7 Rz (free end) rad 0.07634 0.07634 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
Example 1-007
Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
Model Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
A Fz (fixed support) k 0 0 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
A My (fixed support) k-ft 50 50 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
B Fz (fixed support) k 0 0 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
B My (fixed support) k-ft 50 50 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
C Fz (fixed support) k 5 5 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
C My (fixed support) k-ft 0 0 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
Example 1-007
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Example 1-008
Load Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
1 Uz (cantilever tip) in -0.8036 -0.8036 0.00% 4 0 Not Checked
Example 1-009
Output Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
Model Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
A - By Loads Uz (center) in 0.17028 0.16564 2.8% 5 0 Not Checked
B - Elems (60") Uz (center) in 0.16041 0.16564 -3.2% 5 0 Not Checked
C - Elems (12") Uz (center) in 0.16484 0.16564 -0.5% 5 0 Not Checked
A - By Loads My (center) kip-in -2,061.5 -2,004.3 2.9% 1 0 Not Checked
B - Elems (60") My (center) kip-in -2,013.9 -2,004.3 0.5% 1 0 Not Checked
C - Elems (12") My (center) kip-in -2,001.7 -2,004.3 -0.1% 1 0 Not Checked
Example 1-009
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Example 1-010
Model and Rigid Output Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
Zone Factor Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
Model A - N.A. Uz (free end) in -0.39951 -0.39951 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
Model B - 0.0 Uz (free end) in -0.39951 -0.39951 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
Model C - 0.5 Uz (free end) in -0.37523 -0.37523 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
Model D - 1.0 Uz (free end) in -0.35197 -0.35197 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
Example 1-010
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Example 1-011
1 My (fixed end) k-in 0.00 0.00 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
1 Mz (fixed end) k-in 0 0 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
1 M3 (beam max) k-in -210 -210 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
1 M2 (beam max) k-in -60 -60 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
2 My (fixed end) k-in 210 210 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
2 Mz (fixed end) k-in 60 60 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
2 M3 (beam max) k-in 0 0 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
2 M2 (beam max) k-in 0 0 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
Example 1-012
A Ux (jt 2) in 0.10677 0.10677 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
A Fx (jt 1) kip -44.224 -44.224 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
A Fz (jt 1) kip -100 -100 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
A Fx (jt 3) kip -55.776 -55.776 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
A Fz (jt 3) kip 100 100 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
B Ux (jt 2) in 0.24142 0.24142 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
B Fx (jt 1) kip -100 -100 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
B Fz (jt 1) kip -100 -100 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
B Fx (jt 3) kip 0 0 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
B Fz (jt 3) kip 100 100 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
C Ux (jt 2) in 0.19142 0.19142 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
C Fx (jt 1) kip 0 0 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
C Fz (jt 1) kip -100 -100 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
C Fx (jt 3) kip -100 -100 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
C Fz (jt 3) kip 100 100 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 1-013
Model and Output Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
Num Elems. Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
A - 1 elem Uz (jt 2) in -0.08854 -0.08933 -0.88% 5 0 Not Checked
A - 1 elem My (jt 2) k-in 16,524 17,698 -6.63% 0 0 Not Checked
B - 4 elems Uz (jt 2) in -0.08933 -0.08933 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
B - 4 elems My (jt 2) k-in 17,634 17,698 -0.36% 0 0 Not Checked
C - 100 elems Uz (jt 2) in -0.08933 -0.08933 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
C - 100 elems My (jt 2) k-in 17,698 17,698 0.00% 0 0 Not Checked
Example 1-014
Model and Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
Num Elems. Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
A - 1 elem 0.054547 0.038005 43.53% 6 0 Not Checked
B - 2 elems Period for Mode 1 0.042333 0.038005 11.39% 6 0 Not Checked
C - 4 elems which is the first 0.03909 0.038005 2.85% 6 0 Not Checked
D - 6 elems mode for bending 0.038485 0.038005 1.26% 6 0 Not Checked
E - 8 elems about the Z axis, 0.038273 0.038005 0.71% 6 0 Not Checked
F - 10 elems seconds 0.038175 0.038005 0.45% 6 0 Not Checked
G - 96 elems 0.038003 0.038005 -0.01% 6 0 Not Checked
A - 1 elem 0.036364 0.025337 43.52% 6 0 Not Checked
C - 4 elems which is the first 0.02606 0.025337 2.85% 6 0 Not Checked
E - 8 elems about the Y axis, 0.025516 0.025337 0.71% 6 0 Not Checked
G - 96 elems 0.025335 0.025337 -0.01% 6 0 Not Checked
A - 1 elem N.A. 0.006064 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
C - 4 elems which is the 0.006651 0.006064 9.68% 6 0 Not Checked
D - 6 elems second mode for 0.00633 0.006064 4.39% 6 0 Not Checked
E - 8 elems bending about the 0.006214 0.006064 2.47% 6 0 Not Checked
F - 10 elems Z axis, seconds 0.00616 0.006064 1.58% 6 0 Not Checked
G - 96 elems 0.006065 0.006064 0.02% 6 0 Not Checked
C - 4 elems which is the 0.004434 0.004043 9.67% 6 0 Not Checked
D - 6 elems second mode for 0.00422 0.004043 4.38% 6 0 Not Checked
E - 8 elems bending about the 0.004143 0.004043 2.47% 6 0 Not Checked
F - 10 elems Y axis, seconds 0.004107 0.004043 1.58% 6 0 Not Checked
B - 2 elems Period for Mode 5 N.A. 0.002165 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
C - 4 elems which is the third 0.002511 0.002165 15.98% 6 0 Not Checked
E - 8 elems about the Z axis, 0.002254 0.002165 4.11% 6 0 Not Checked
Example 1-014
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Example 1-015
Analysis Case Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
SS1 - Undamped
steady state Uz (jt 2) in 0.0544 0.0541 0.55% 4 0 Not Checked
MHIST1 - Periodic time

history using 5 modes Uz (jt 2) in 0.0544 0.0541 0.55% 4 0 Not Checked
Example 1-015
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Example 1-016
A - 1 elem Uz (midpt) in -1.04167 -1.04167 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
A - 1 elem My (midpt) k-in 22.5 22.5 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
B - 1 elem Uz (midpt) in -0.54555 -0.5433 0.41% 5 0 Not Checked
B - 1 elem My (midpt) k-in 11.453 11.498 -0.39% 3 0 Not Checked
C - 2 elems Uz (midpt) in -0.54343 -0.5433 0.02% 5 0 Not Checked
C - 2 elems My (midpt) k-in 11.495 11.498 -0.03% 3 0 Not Checked
D - 16 elems Uz (midpt) in -0.5433 -0.5433 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
D - 16 elems My (midpt) k-in 11.498 11.498 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
E - 1 elem Uz (midpt) in -0.54555 -0.5433 0.41% 5 0 Not Checked
E - 1 elem My (midpt) k-in 11.453 11.498 -0.39% 3 0 Not Checked
F - 2 elems Uz (midpt) in -0.54343 -0.5433 0.02% 5 0 Not Checked
F - 2 elems My (midpt) k-in 11.495 11.498 -0.03% 3 0 Not Checked
G - 4 elems Uz (midpt) in -0.5433 -0.5433 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
G - 4 elems My (midpt) k-in 11.498 11.498 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
Note: Model A has no tension stiffening.

Models B, C and D have tension stiffeningusing the P-Delta force method.
Models E, F and G have tension stiffening using a nonlinear static analysis case with its P-Delta option activated.
Example 1-016
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Num Elems. Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
A - 10 elems f1 Hz 74.579 74.586 -0.01% 3 0 Not Checked
B - 100 elems f1 Hz 74.587 74.586 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 1-018
A Uz (jt 5) in -2.77076 -2.77076 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
B Uz (jt 5) in -2.72361 -2.72361 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
C Uz (jt 5) in -0.03954 -0.03954 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
D Uz (jt 5) in -0.0076 -0.0076 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
Note: Model A has bending, shear and axial deformations.

Models B has bending deformations only.
Models C has shear deformations only.
Models D has axial deformations only.
Example 1-019
A - 1 elem Buckling Load (kips) 280.98 280.19 0.28% 2 0 Not Checked
B - 2 elems Buckling Load (kips) 280.24 280.19 0.02% 2 0 Not Checked
C - 4 elems Buckling Load (kips) 280.19 280.19 0.00% 2 0 Not Checked
Example 1-019
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Example 1-020
Analysis Case Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
MODAL Mode 1 period (sec) 1.562 1.562 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
MODAL Mode 2 period (sec) 0.5868 0.5868 0.00% 4 0 Not Checked
SPEC1 Ux (jt. 2) in 7.576 7.566 0.13% 3 0 Not Checked
SPEC1 Ux (jt. 3) in 18.84 18.81 0.16% 2 0 Not Checked
First story column
Element 1, Joint 1
SPEC1 M3 (k-in) 12,636 12,624 0.10% 0 0 Not Checked
First story column
Element 1, Joint 2
SPEC1 M3 (k-in) 6793 6792 0.01% 0 0 Not Checked
Second story column
Element 2, Joint 2
SPEC1 M3 (k-in) 6023 6024 -0.02% 0 0 Not Checked
Second story column
Element 2, Joint 3
First story beam
Element 5, Joint 2
First story beam
Element 6, Joint 5
Second story beam
Element 7, Joint 3
Second story beam
Element 8, Joint 6
Example 1-020
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Example 1-021
Comparison with Bathe and Wilson 1972
Mode Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
1 Eigenvalue 0.589541 0.589541 0.0000% 6 0 Not Checked
Comparison with Peterson 1981

Example 1-022
Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for
Analysis Case Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison
MODAL Mode 1 period (sec) 1.2732 1.2732 0.00% 4 0
LAT Ux at joint 22 (in) 1.45076 1.45076 0.00% 5 0
LAT P in frame 1 (kip) 69.99 69.99 0.00% 2 0
LAT My in frame 1 at jt 1 (kip-in) 2324.68 2324.68 0.00% 2 0
SPECSRSS Ux at joint 22 (in) 5.436 5.438 -0.04% 3 0
SPECSRSS P in frame 1 (kip) 261.7 261.8 -0.04% 1 0
SPECSRSS My in frame 1 at jt 1 (kip-in) 9864 9868 -0.04% 0 0
SPECCQC Ux at joint 22 (in) 5.431 5.438 -0.13% 3 0
SPECCQC P in frame 1 (kip) 261.5 261.8 -0.11% 1 0
SPECCQC My in frame 1 at jt 1 (kip-in) 9916 9868 0.49% 0 0
MHIST1 Ux at joint 22 (in) 5.486 5.46 0.48% 3 0
MHIST1 P in frame 1 (kip) 263 258 1.94% 1 0
MHIST1 My in frame 1 at jt 1 (kip-in) 9104 8740 4.16% 0 0
DHIST1 Ux at joint 22 (in) 5.485 5.46 0.46% 3 0
DHIST1 P in frame 1 (kip) 263.2 258 2.02% 1 0
DHIST1 My in frame 1 at jt 1 (kip-in) 9183 8740 5.07% 0 0
MHIST2 Ux at joint 22 (in) 5.499 None N.A. 3 0
MHIST2 P in frame 1 (kip) 264 None N.A. 1 0
MHIST2 My in frame 1 at jt 1 (kip-in) 9200 None N.A. 0 0
DHIST2 Ux at joint 22 (in) 5.499 None N.A. 3 0
DHIST2 P in frame 1 (kip) 264 None N.A. 1 0
DHIST2 My in frame 1 at jt 1 (kip-in) 9200 None N.A. 0 0
Example 1-022
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Example 1-023
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Example 1-023
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Example 1-024
MODAL Mode 1 period, sec 0.2271 0.2271 0.00% 4 0
RS-CQC Ux (jt 29) ft 0.02014 0.02014 0.00% 5 0
RS-SRSS Ux (jt 29) ft 0.02012 0.02012 0.00% 5 0
RS-ABS Ux (jt 29) ft 0.0205 0.0205 0.00% 5 0
RS-10PCT Ux (jt 29) ft 0.02016 0.02016 0.00% 5 0
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MODAL Mode 1 frequency Hz 3.0592 3.0592 0.00% 4 0
MODAL Mode 2 frequency Hz 3.1188 3.1188 0.00% 4 0
RS-CQC Ux (jt 51) in 1.0329 1.0329 0.00% 4 0
RS-SRSS Ux (jt 51) in 0.7372 0.7372 0.00% 4 0
RS-ABS Ux (jt 51) in 1.0423 1.0423 0.00% 4 0
RS-CQC Uy (jt 51) in 0.1414 0.1414 0.00% 4 0
RS-SRSS Uy (jt 51) in 0.7372 0.7372 0.00% 4 0
RS-ABS Uy (jt 51) in 1.0423 1.0423 0.00% 4 0
RS-CQC Rz (jt 51) rad 0.000252 0.000252 0.00% 6 0
RS-SRSS Rz (jt 51) rad 0.000252 0.000252 0.00% 6 0
RS-ABS Rz (jt 51) rad 0.000252 0.000252 0.00% 6 0
RS-CQC P in frame 1 (kip) 279.48 279.48 0.00% 2 0
RS-SRSS P in frame 1 (kip) 200.55 200.55 0.00% 2 0
RS-ABS P in frame 1 (kip) 281.99 281.99 0.00% 2 0
Example 1-025
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Example 1-026
Model A
Analysis
Case and Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for
Point/Step Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison
NLSTAT1
Force P (free end) kips 60 60 0.00% 0 0
(Pt 1, Step 1)
NLSTAT1
Uz (free end) in 0.0185 0.0185 0.00% 4 0
(Pt 1, Step 1)
NLSTAT1
Ry (free end) rad -0.0008 -0.0008 0.00% 4 0
(Pt 1, Step 1)
NLSTAT1
(Pt 2, Step 6)
NLSTAT1
Uz (free end) in 1.3847 1.3847 0.00% 4 0
(Pt 2, Step 6)
NLSTAT1
Ry (free end) rad -0.0411 -0.0411 0.00% 4 0
(Pt 2, Step 6)
NLSTAT1
(Pt 2, Step 7)
NLSTAT1
Uz (free end) in 1.7612 1.3662 28.91% 4 0
(Pt 2, Step 7)
NLSTAT1
Ry (free end) rad -0.0567 -0.0403 40.69% 4 0
(Pt 2, Step 7)
Model B
Analysis
Case and Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for
Point/Step Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison
NLSTAT1
(Pt 1, Step 1)
NLSTAT1
Uz (free end) in 0.0185 0.0185 0.00% 4 0
(Pt 1, Step 1)
NLSTAT1
Ry (free end) rad -0.0008 -0.0008 0.00% 4 0
(Pt 1, Step 1)
NLSTAT1
(Pt 2, Step 6)
Example 1-026
NLSTAT1
Uz (free end) in 1.3847 1.3847 0.00% 4 0
(Pt 2, Step 6)
NLSTAT1
Ry (free end) rad -0.0411 -0.0411 0.00% 4 0
(Pt 2, Step 6)
NLSTAT1
(Pt 2, Step 7)
NLSTAT1
Uz (free end) in 1.3701 1.3662 0.29% 4 0
(Pt 2, Step 7)
NLSTAT1
Ry (free end) rad -0.0404 -0.0403 0.25% 4 0
(Pt 2, Step 7)
Example 1-026
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Example 1-027
Analysis
Case and Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
Stage Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
NLSTAT1
Uz (jt 2) in -0.42404 -0.42404 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
(Stage 1)
NLSTAT1
Fz (jt 1) kips 100 100 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
(Stage 1)
NLSTAT1
(Stage 2)
NLSTAT1
Fz (jt 1) kips 102.859 102.859 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
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NLSTAT1
(Stage 3)
NLSTAT1
Fz (jt 1) kips 125 125 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
(Stage 3)
Example 1-027
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Example 1-028
Analysis Output Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
NLSTAT1 Fz (jt 1) kip 3,497 3,497 0.00% 0 0 Not Checked
Example 1-028
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Example 1-029
A - 4 elems Ux (jt 2) in 65.328 63.662 2.62% 3 0 Not Checked
A - 4 elems Uz (jt 2) in -100 -100 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
A - 4 elems Moment k-in 10295 10295 0.00% 0 0 Not Checked
B - 16 elems Ux (jt 2) in 63.764 63.662 0.16% 3 0 Not Checked
B - 16 elems Uz (jt 2) in -100 -100 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
B - 16 elems Moment k-in 10295 10295 0.00% 0 0 Not Checked
C - 64 elems Ux (jt 2) in 63.668 63.662 0.01% 3 0 Not Checked
C - 64 elems Uz (jt 2) in -100 -100 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
C - 64 elems Moment k-in 10295 10295 0.00% 0 0 Not Checked
Example 1-029
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Example 2-001
Thin Plate Option
Analysis Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
Membrane sxx lb/in2 1333 1333 0.00% 0 0 Not Checked
Membrane syy lb/in2 1333 1333 0.00% 0 0 Not Checked
Membrane sxy lb/in2 400 400 0.00% 0 0 Not Checked
PlBend Mxx lb-in/in 1.111E-07 1.11E-07 0.00% 10 0 Not Checked
PlBend Myy lb-in/in 1.111E-07 1.11E-07 0.00% 10 0 Not Checked
PlBend Mxy lb-in/in 3.333E-08 3.33E-08 0.00% 11 0 Not Checked
Thick Plate Option

Membrane sxx lb/in2 1333 1333 0.00% 0 0 Not Checked
Membrane syy lb/in2 1333 1333 0.00% 0 0 Not Checked
Membrane sxy lb/in2 400 400 0.00% 0 0 Not Checked
PlBend Mxx lb-in/in 1.111E-07 1.11E-07 0.00% 10 0 Not Checked
PlBend Myy lb-in/in 1.111E-07 1.11E-07 0.00% 10 0 Not Checked
PlBend Mxy lb-in/in 3.330E-08 3.33E-08 0.00% 10 0 Not Checked
Example 2-002
Thin Plate Option
Load Case Model and Output Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for
and Type Element Shape Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison
A - Rectangle 3.000E-05 3.000E-05 0% 8 0
B - Trapezoid Ux 3.000E-05 3.000E-05 0% 8 0
Load case 1
Axial C - Parallelogram Average of 3.000E-05 3.000E-05 0% 8 0
jts 7 and 14
Extension D - Triangle 2 3.000E-05 3.000E-05 0% 8 0
in
E - Triangle 4 3.000E-05 3.000E-05 0% 8 0
A - Rectangle 0.1072 0.1081 -1% 4 0
Load case 2 B - Trapezoid Uz 0.0227 0.1081 -79% 4 0
In-plane C - Parallelogram Average of 0.0804 0.1081 -26% 4 0
shear and jts 7 and 14
D - Triangle 2 0.0032 0.1081 -97% 4 0
bending in
E - Triangle 4 0.0066 0.1081 -94% 4 0
A - Rectangle 0.432 0.4321 0% 4 0
Load case 3 B - Trapezoid Uy 0.4322 0.4321 0% 4 0
Out-of-plane C - Parallelogram Average of 0.4322 0.4321 0% 4 0
D - Triangle 2 0.4296 0.4321 -1% 4 0
bending in
E - Triangle 4 0.4314 0.4321 0% 4 0
A - Rectangle Uy 0.00233 0.00341 -32% 5 0
B - Trapezoid Average of 0.00233 0.00341 -32% 5 0
Load case 4 C - Parallelogram
absolute values 0.00233 0.00341 -32% 5 0
Twist
D - Triangle 2 at jts 7 and 14 0.00231 0.00341 -32% 5 0
E - Triangle 4 in 0.0023 0.00341 -33% 5 0
A - Rectangle Ux 8.990E-04 9.000E-04 0% 7 0
Load case 5 B - Trapezoid Average of 1.395E-04 9.000E-04 -85% 7 0
In-plane C - Parallelogram absolute values 7.225E-04 9.000E-04 -20% 7 0
moment D - Triangle 2 at jts 7 and 14 2.650E-05 9.000E-04 -97% 7 0
E - Triangle 4 in 5.500E-05 9.000E-04 -94% 7 0
A - Rectangle Rz 0.036 0.036 0% 5 0
Load case 6 B - Trapezoid Average of 0.036 0.036 0% 5 0
Out-of-plane C - Parallelogram absolute values 0.036 0.036 0% 5 0
moment D - Triangle 2 at jts 7 and 14 0.036 0.036 0% 5 0
E - Triangle 4 radians 0.036 0.036 0% 5 0
Example 2-002
Thick Plate Option

A - Rectangle 3.000E-05 3.000E-05 0% 8 0
B - Trapezoid Ux 3.000E-05 3.000E-05 0% 8 0
Load case 1
C - Parallelogram Average of 0% 8 0
Axial 3.000E-05 3.000E-05
jts 7 and 14
in
E - Triangle 4 3.000E-05 3.000E-05 0% 8 0
A - Rectangle 0.1072 0.1081 -1% 4 0
D - Triangle 2 0.0032 0.1081 -97% 4 0
bending in
E - Triangle 4 0.0066 0.1081 -94% 4 0
A - Rectangle 0.4321 0.4321 0% 4 0
Load case 3 B - Trapezoid Uy 0.4307 0.4321 0% 4 0
Out-of-plane C - Parallelogram Average of 0.4322 0.4321 0% 4 0
D - Triangle 2 0.4328 0.4321 0% 4 0
bending in
E - Triangle 4 0.4298 0.4321 -1% 4 0
A - Rectangle Uy 0.00224 0.00341 -34% 5 0
B - Trapezoid Average of 0.00409 0.00341 20% 5 0
Load case 4 C - Parallelogram 0.0024 0.00341 -30% 5 0
absolute values
Twist
D - Triangle 2 at jts 7 and 14 0.00466 0.00341 37% 5 0
E - Triangle 4 in 0.00458 0.00341 34% 5 0
A - Rectangle Ux 8.990E-04 9.000E-04 0% 7 0
E - Triangle 4 in 5.500E-05 9.000E-04 -94% 7 0
A - Rectangle Rz 0.036 0.036 0% 5 0
Load case 6 B - Trapezoid Average of 0.036 0.036 0% 5 0
Out-of-plane C - Parallelogram absolute values 0.036 0.036 0% 5 0
moment D - Triangle 2 at jts 7 and 14 0.036 0.036 0% 5 0
E - Triangle 4 radians 0.036 0.036 0% 5 0
Example 2-002
Model F Results (Parallelogram-shaped elements)

Load Case Output Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for
and Type Element Type Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison
Load case 2 Thin Plate Uz 0.1061 0.1081 4 0

In-plane Average of -1.9%
bending Thick Plate in 0.1061 0.1081 4 0
-1.9%
Thin Plate Ux 8.886E-04 9.000E-04 7 0

Load case 5 Average of -1.3%
In-plane absolute values
moment at jts 13 and 26
Thick Plate in 8.886E-04 9.000E-04 7 0
-1.3%
Model G Results (Trapezoidal-shaped elements with 60 x 2 mesh)

Load case 2 Thin Plate Uz 0.1071 0.1081 4 0

In-plane Average of -0.9%
bending Thick Plate in 0.1071 0.1081 4 0
-0.9%
Thin Plate Ux 8.825E-04 9.000E-04 7 0

Load case 5 Average of -1.9%
Thick Plate in 8.825E-04 9.000E-04 7 0
-1.9%
Model H Results Special Case for Twisting Comparison)

Example 2-002
Uy
Average of
Load case 4
Thin Plate absolute values 0.00234 0.00234 0% 5 0
Twist
at jts 7 and 14
in
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Model and Load Case and Output Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for
Mesh Type Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison
Uy
Load case IN Average of
0.0773 0.0886 -13% 4 0
In-plane jts 7 and 14
Model A Thin in
6x1 mesh Uz
Load case OUT Average of
0.4535 0.5004 -9% 4 0
Out-of-plane jts 7 and 14
in
Uy
0.0773 0.0886 -13% 4 0
Model A Thick in
6x1 mesh Uz
0.4298 0.5004 -14% 4 0
in
Model A Thin
0.0773 0.0886 -13% 4 0
6x1 mesh
Model B Thin
0.0845 0.0886 -5% 4 0
90x1 mesh
Model C Thin Uy 0.0884 0.0886 0% 4 0
90x3 mesh Load case IN Average of
Model D Thin in
6x1 mesh with
each of 6 0.0893 0.0886 1% 4 0
objects
submeshed
15x3
Example 2-003
Model A Thick
0.0773 0.0886 -13% 4 0
6x1 mesh
Model B Thick
0.0845 0.0886 -5% 4 0
90x1 mesh
Model C Thick Uy 0.0884 0.0886 0% 4 0
90x3 mesh Load case IN Average of
Model D Thick in
6x1 mesh with
each of 6 0.0893 0.0886 1% 4 0
objects
submeshed
15x3
Model A Thick
0.4298 0.4546 -5% 4 0
6x1 mesh
Model B Thick
0.4566 0.4546 0% 4 0
90x1 mesh
Model C Thick Uz 0.4558 0.4546 0% 4 0
90x3 mesh Load case OUT Average of
Model D Thick in
6x1 mesh with
each of 6 0.457 0.4546 1% 4 0
objects
submeshed
15x3
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Example 2-004
Uy
0.005415 0.005429 -0.3% 6 0
In-plane jts 13, 26, 39
Thin in
12x2 mesh Uz
0.001769 0.001749 1.1% 6 0
Out-of-plane jts 13, 26, 39
in
Uy
0.005402 0.005429 -0.5% 6 0
In-plane jts 13, 26, 39
Thick in
12x2
mesh Uz
0.00176 0.001749 0.6% 6 0
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Example 2-005
Thin Plate Option - Uniform Load - 2"x2" Plate
Edge Output Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
Support Mesh Model Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
Simple 4x4 A 4.06 4.06 0% 2 0 Not Checked
Simple 16x16 E Uz, in 4.06 4.06 0% 2 0 Not Checked
Center of
Fixed 4x4 B 1.32 1.26 5% 2 0 Not Checked
plate
Fixed 16x16 F 1.27 1.26 1% 2 0 Not Checked
Thin Plate Option - Uniform Load - 2"x10" Plate

Edge Analysis Output Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
Support Mesh Case Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
Simple 4x4 C 12.86 12.97 -1% 2 0 Not Checked
Simple 16x16 G Uz, in 12.96 12.97 0% 2 0 Not Checked
Center of
Fixed 4x4 D 2.6 2.6 0% 2 0 Not Checked
plate
Fixed 16x16 H 2.6 2.6 0% 2 0 Not Checked
Thin Plate Option - Center Concentrated Load - 2"x2" Plate

Center of
Fixed 4x4 B 5.9 5.6 5% 2 0 Not Checked
plate
Thin Plate Option - Center Concentrated Load - 2"x10" Plate

Simple 4x4 C 18.12 16.95 7% 2 0 Not Checked
Center of
plate
Example 2-005
Thick Plate Option - Uniform Load - 2"x2" Plate
Simple 4x4 A 4.03 4.06 -1% 2 0 Not Checked
Center of
Fixed 4x4 B 1.25 1.26 -1% 2 0 Not Checked
plate
Thick Plate Option - Uniform Load - 2"x10" Plate

Center of
plate
Thick Plate Option - Center Concentrated Load - 2"x2" Plate

Center of
Fixed 4x4 B 5.38 5.6 -4% 2 0 Not Checked
plate
Thick Plate Option - Center Concentrated Load - 2"x10" Plate

Fixed 4x4 D Center of 5.86 7.25 -19% 2 0 Not Checked
Fixed 16x16 H plate 7.11 7.25 -2% 2 0 Not Checked
Fixed 4x7* I 6.9 7.25 -5% 2 0 Not Checked
* Model I has a special mesh that is tighter in the area of the concentrated load
Example 2-005
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Example 2-006
Thin Plate Option - Vertical Deflection at Center of Free Edge
Case Angle Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
SELF N.A. Uz (jt 49) ft -0.3068 -0.3086 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
GRAV N.A. Uz (jt 49) ft -0.3068 -0.3086 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
UNIF N.A. Uz (jt 49) ft -0.3068 -0.3086 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
Thin Plate Option - Axial Deformations at Support

SELF 0° Uy (jt 1) ft 0 0.0004 -3% 4 0 Not Checked
SELF 6.67° Uy (jt 2) ft 0.0005 0.001 -4% 4 0 Not Checked
SELF 20° Uy (jt 4) ft 0.0029 0.003 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
SELF 26.67° Uy (jt 5) ft 0.0024 0.0021 2% 4 0 Not Checked
SELF 33.33° Uy (jt 6) ft -0.0017 -0.0025 -6% 4 0 Not Checked
SELF 40° Uy (jt 7) ft -0.0118 -0.0125 -6% 4 0 Not Checked
GRAV 0° Uy (jt 1) ft 0 0.0004 -3% 4 0 Not Checked
GRAV 6.67° Uy (jt 2) ft 0.0005 0.001 -4% 4 0 Not Checked
GRAV 20° Uy (jt 4) ft 0.0029 0.003 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
GRAV 26.67° Uy (jt 5) ft 0.0024 0.0021 2% 4 0 Not Checked
GRAV 33.33° Uy (jt 6) ft -0.0017 -0.0025 -6% 4 0 Not Checked
GRAV 40° Uy (jt 7) ft -0.0118 -0.0125 -6% 4 0 Not Checked
UNIF 0° Uy (jt 1) ft 0 0.0004 -3% 4 0 Not Checked
UNIF 6.67° Uy (jt 2) ft 0.0005 0.001 -4% 4 0 Not Checked
UNIF 20° Uy (jt 4) ft 0.0029 0.003 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
UNIF 26.67° Uy (jt 5) ft 0.0024 0.0021 2% 4 0 Not Checked
UNIF 33.33° Uy (jt 6) ft -0.0017 -0.0025 -6% 4 0 Not Checked
UNIF 40° Uy (jt 7) ft -0.0118 -0.0125 -6% 4 0 Not Checked
Example 2-006
Thin Plate Option - Twisting Moments at Support
SELF 0° Mxy (jt 1) lb-ft/ft 92 0 7% 0 0 Not Checked
SELF 6.67° Mxy (jt 2) lb-ft/ft 362 370 -1% 0 0 Not Checked
SELF 13.33° Mxy (jt 3) lb-ft/ft 703 700 0% 0 0 Not Checked
SELF 40° Mxy (jt 7) lb-ft/ft 1261 1280 -1% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 0° Mxy (jt 1) lb-ft/ft 92 0 7% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 6.67° Mxy (jt 2) lb-ft/ft 362 370 -1% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 13.33° Mxy (jt 3) lb-ft/ft 703 700 0% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 40° Mxy (jt 7) lb-ft/ft 1261 1280 -1% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 0° Mxy (jt 1) lb-ft/ft 92 0 7% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 6.67° Mxy (jt 2) lb-ft/ft 362 370 -1% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 13.33° Mxy (jt 3) lb-ft/ft 703 700 0% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 40° Mxy (jt 7) lb-ft/ft 1261 1280 -1% 0 0 Not Checked
Example 2-006
Thin Plate Option - Vertical Displacement at Central Section
SELF 0° Uz (jt 43) ft 0.046 0.048 -1% 3 0 Not Checked
SELF 6.67° Uz (jt 44) ft 0.031 0.028 1% 3 0 Not Checked
SELF 13.33° Uz (jt 45) ft -0.013 -0.015 -1% 3 0 Not Checked
SELF 20° Uz (jt 46) ft -0.078 -0.08 -1% 3 0 Not Checked
GRAV 0° Uz (jt 43) ft 0.046 0.048 -1% 3 0 Not Checked
GRAV 6.67° Uz (jt 44) ft 0.031 0.028 1% 3 0 Not Checked
GRAV 13.33° Uz (jt 45) ft -0.013 -0.015 -1% 3 0 Not Checked
GRAV 20° Uz (jt 46) ft -0.078 -0.08 -1% 3 0 Not Checked
UNIF 0° Uz (jt 43) ft 0.046 0.048 -1% 3 0 Not Checked
UNIF 6.67° Uz (jt 44) ft 0.031 0.028 1% 3 0 Not Checked
UNIF 13.33° Uz (jt 45) ft -0.013 -0.015 -1% 3 0 Not Checked
UNIF 20° Uz (jt 46) ft -0.078 -0.08 -1% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 2-006
Thin Plate Option - Transverse Moments at Central Section
SELF 0° My (jt 43) lb-ft/ft -2099 -2080 1% 0 0 Not Checked
SELF 6.67° My (jt 44) lb-ft/ft -1978 -1980 0% 0 0 Not Checked
SELF 33.33° My (jt 48) lb-ft/ft 36 70 -2% 0 0 Not Checked
SELF 40° My (jt 49) lb-ft/ft 0 -40 2% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 0° My (jt 43) lb-ft/ft -2099 -2080 1% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 6.67° My (jt 44) lb-ft/ft -1978 -1980 0% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 33.33° My (jt 48) lb-ft/ft 36 70 -2% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 40° My (jt 49) lb-ft/ft 0 -40 2% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 0° My (jt 43) lb-ft/ft -2099 -2080 1% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 6.67° My (jt 44) lb-ft/ft -1978 -1980 0% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 33.33° My (jt 48) lb-ft/ft 36 70 -2% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 40° My (jt 49) lb-ft/ft 0 -40 2% 0 0 Not Checked
Example 2-006
Thin Plate Option - Longitudinal Moments at Central Section
SELF 0° Mx (jt 43) lb-ft/ft -100 -100 0% 0 0 Not Checked
SELF 6.67° Mx (jt 44) lb-ft/ft -63 -90 -4% 0 0 Not Checked
SELF 13.33° Mx (jt 45) lb-ft/ft 37 10 4% 0 0 Not Checked
SELF 20° Mx (jt 46) lb-ft/ft 181 140 6% 0 0 Not Checked
SELF 40° Mx (jt 49) lb-ft/ft 664 700 -5% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 0° Mx (jt 43) lb-ft/ft -100 -100 0% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 6.67° Mx (jt 44) lb-ft/ft -63 -90 -4% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 13.33° Mx (jt 45) lb-ft/ft 37 10 4% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 20° Mx (jt 46) lb-ft/ft 181 140 6% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 40° Mx (jt 49) lb-ft/ft 664 700 -5% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 0° Mx (jt 43) lb-ft/ft -100 -100 0% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 6.67° Mx (jt 44) lb-ft/ft -63 -90 -4% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 13.33° Mx (jt 45) lb-ft/ft 37 10 4% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 20° Mx (jt 46) lb-ft/ft 181 140 6% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 40° Mx (jt 49) lb-ft/ft 664 700 -5% 0 0 Not Checked
Example 2-006
Thick Plate Option - Vertical Deflection at Center of Free Edge
SELF N.A. Uz (jt 49) ft -0.3073 -0.3086 0% 4 0 Not Checked
GRAV N.A. Uz (jt 49) ft -0.3073 -0.3086 0% 4 0 Not Checked
UNIF N.A. Uz (jt 49) ft -0.3073 -0.3086 0% 4 0 Not Checked
Thick Plate Option - Axial Deformations at Support

SELF 0° Uy (jt 1) ft 0 0.0004 -3% 4 0 Not Checked
SELF 20° Uy (jt 4) ft 0.0029 0.003 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
SELF 26.67° Uy (jt 5) ft 0.0024 0.0021 2% 4 0 Not Checked
SELF 33.33° Uy (jt 6) ft -0.0017 -0.0025 -6% 4 0 Not Checked
SELF 40° Uy (jt 7) ft -0.0118 -0.0125 -6% 4 0 Not Checked
GRAV 0° Uy (jt 1) ft 0 0.0004 -3% 4 0 Not Checked
GRAV 20° Uy (jt 4) ft 0.0029 0.003 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
GRAV 26.67° Uy (jt 5) ft 0.0024 0.0021 2% 4 0 Not Checked
GRAV 33.33° Uy (jt 6) ft -0.0017 -0.0025 -6% 4 0 Not Checked
GRAV 40° Uy (jt 7) ft -0.0118 -0.0125 -6% 4 0 Not Checked
UNIF 0° Uy (jt 1) ft 0 0.0004 -3% 4 0 Not Checked
UNIF 20° Uy (jt 4) ft 0.0029 0.003 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
UNIF 26.67° Uy (jt 5) ft 0.0024 0.0021 2% 4 0 Not Checked
UNIF 33.33° Uy (jt 6) ft -0.0017 -0.0025 -6% 4 0 Not Checked
UNIF 40° Uy (jt 7) ft -0.0118 -0.0125 -6% 4 0 Not Checked
Example 2-006
Thick Plate Option - Twisting Moments at Support
SELF 40° Mxy (jt 7) lb-ft/ft 1255 1280 -2% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 40° Mxy (jt 7) lb-ft/ft 1255 1280 -2% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 40° Mxy (jt 7) lb-ft/ft 1255 1280 -2% 0 0 Not Checked
Example 2-006
Thick Plate Option - Vertical Displacement at Central Section
SELF 0° Uz (jt 43) ft 0.046 0.048 -1% 3 0 Not Checked
SELF 6.67° Uz (jt 44) ft 0.031 0.028 1% 3 0 Not Checked
GRAV 0° Uz (jt 43) ft 0.046 0.048 -1% 3 0 Not Checked
GRAV 6.67° Uz (jt 44) ft 0.031 0.028 1% 3 0 Not Checked
UNIF 0° Uz (jt 43) ft 0.046 0.048 -1% 3 0 Not Checked
UNIF 6.67° Uz (jt 44) ft 0.031 0.028 1% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 2-006
Thick Plate Option - Transverse Moments at Central Section
SELF 33.33° My (jt 48) lb-ft/ft 16 70 -3% 0 0 Not Checked
SELF 40° My (jt 49) lb-ft/ft 88 -40 6% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 33.33° My (jt 48) lb-ft/ft 16 70 -3% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 40° My (jt 49) lb-ft/ft 88 -40 6% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 33.33° My (jt 48) lb-ft/ft 16 70 -3% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 40° My (jt 49) lb-ft/ft 88 -40 6% 0 0 Not Checked
Example 2-006
Thick Plate Option - Longitudinal Moments at Central Section
SELF 0° Mx (jt 43) lb-ft/ft -104 -100 1% 0 0 Not Checked
SELF 6.67° Mx (jt 44) lb-ft/ft -67 -90 -3% 0 0 Not Checked
SELF 20° Mx (jt 46) lb-ft/ft 179 140 6% 0 0 Not Checked
SELF 40° Mx (jt 49) lb-ft/ft 672 700 -4% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 0° Mx (jt 43) lb-ft/ft -104 -100 1% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 6.67° Mx (jt 44) lb-ft/ft -67 -90 -3% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 20° Mx (jt 46) lb-ft/ft 179 140 6% 0 0 Not Checked
GRAV 40° Mx (jt 49) lb-ft/ft 672 700 -4% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 0° Mx (jt 43) lb-ft/ft -104 -100 1% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 6.67° Mx (jt 44) lb-ft/ft -67 -90 -3% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 20° Mx (jt 46) lb-ft/ft 179 140 6% 0 0 Not Checked
UNIF 40° Mx (jt 49) lb-ft/ft 672 700 -4% 0 0 Not Checked
Example 2-006
#VALUE!
Example 2-007
Thin Plate Option
1 Ux (jt 1) ft 0.0939 0.094 0% 4 0 Not Checked
1 Uy (jt 9) ft -0.0939 -0.094 0% 4 0 Not Checked
Thick Plate Option

1 Ux (jt 1) ft 0.0927 0.094 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
1 Uy (jt 9) ft -0.0927 -0.094 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
Example 2-008
Thin Plate Option
Parameter Model and Mesh Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
A 10 x 10 0.01743 0.01723 1.2% 5 0 Not Checked
Period Mode B 20 x 20 0.01737 0.01723 5 0
0.8% Not Checked
1 sec
C 40 x 40 0.01735 0.01723 0.7% 5 0 Not Checked
A 10 x 10 0.00717 0.00704 1.8% 5 0 Not Checked
Period Mode B 20 x 20 0.0071 0.00704 5 0
0.9% Not Checked
2 sec
C 40 x 40 0.00708 0.00704 0.6% 5 0 Not Checked
A 10 x 10 0.00288 0.00281 2.5% 5 0 Not Checked
Period Mode B 20 x 20 0.00284 0.00281 5 0
1.1% Not Checked
3 sec
C 40 x 40 0.00283 0.00281 0.7% 5 0 Not Checked
A 10 x 10 0.00228 0.00219 4.1% 5 0 Not Checked
Period Mode B 20 x 20 0.00223 0.00219 5 0
1.8% Not Checked
4 sec
C 40 x 40 0.00222 0.00219 1.4% 5 0 Not Checked
A 10 x 10 0.002 0.00193 3.6% 5 0 Not Checked
Period Mode B 20 x 20 0.00196 0.00193 5 0
1.6% Not Checked
5 sec
C 40 x 40 0.00195 0.00193 1.0% 5 0 Not Checked
Example 2-008
Thick Plate Option

A 10 x 10 0.01746 0.01723 1.3% 5 0 Not Checked
Period Mode B 20 x 20 0.0174 0.01723 5 0
1.0% Not Checked
1 sec
C 40 x 40 0.01739 0.01723 0.9% 5 0 Not Checked
A 10 x 10 0.00721 0.00704 2.4% 5 0 Not Checked
Period Mode B 20 x 20 0.00714 0.00704 5 0
1.4% Not Checked
2 sec
C 40 x 40 0.00712 0.00704 1.1% 5 0 Not Checked
A 10 x 10 0.0029 0.00281 3.2% 5 0 Not Checked
Period Mode B 20 x 20 0.00286 0.00281 5 0
1.8% Not Checked
3 sec
C 40 x 40 0.00285 0.00281 1.4% 5 0 Not Checked
A 10 x 10 0.0023 0.00219 5.0% 5 0 Not Checked
Period Mode B 20 x 20 0.00225 0.00219 5 0
2.7% Not Checked
4 sec
C 40 x 40 0.00223 0.00219 1.8% 5 0 Not Checked
A 10 x 10 0.00202 0.00193 4.7% 5 0 Not Checked
Period Mode B 20 x 20 0.00198 0.00193 5 0
2.6% Not Checked
5 sec
C 40 x 40 0.00197 0.00193 2.1% 5 0 Not Checked
Thick Plate Option

1 Period sec 0.01735 0.01723 0.7% 5 0 Not Checked
Example 2-008
#VALUE!
Example 2-009
Thin Plate Option
Modulus Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
A (k=30k/ft )
3
Uz at center of plate -0.9285 -0.9205 0.9% 4 0 Not Checked
B (k=800k/ft )
3 (in) -0.1827 -0.1782 2.5% 4 0 Not Checked
Thick Plate Option

Analysis Case Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
A (k=30k/ft3) Uz at center of plate -0.925 -0.9205 0.5% 4 0 Not Checked
B (k=800k/ft3) (in) -0.1783 -0.1782 0.1% 4 0 Not Checked
Example 2-009
#VALUE!
Example 2-010
Thin Plate Option
U1 (in) A 8 x 16 0.12175 0.12414 -1.9% 5 0 Not Checked
at any jt B 24 x 48 0.12387 0.12414 -0.2% 5 0 Not Checked
U3 (in) A 8 x 16 -0.12175 -0.12414 -1.9% 5 0 Not Checked
at top jt B 24 x 48 -0.12387 -0.12414 -0.2% 5 0 Not Checked
σ11 (k/in )
2 A 8 x 16 58.85 60 -1.9% 2 0 Not Checked
anywhere B 24 x 48 59.87 60 -0.2% 2 0 Not Checked
Example 2-010
Thick Plate Option

U1 (in) A 8 x 16 0.12175 0.12414 -1.9% 5 0 Not Checked
at any jt B 24 x 48 0.12387 0.12414 -0.2% 5 0 Not Checked
U3 (in) A 8 x 16 -0.12175 -0.12414 -1.9% 5 0 Not Checked
at top jt B 24 x 48 -0.12387 -0.12414 -0.2% 5 0 Not Checked
σ11 (k/in2) A 8 x 16 58.85 60 -1.9% 2 0 Not Checked
anywhere B 24 x 48 59.87 60 -0.2% 2 0 Not Checked
Example 2-011
Thin Plate Option
Elevation Z Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
(ft) Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent* Difference** Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
60 Ux (jt 18) ft -0.276 -0.26 4% 3 0 Not Checked
-10 Ux (jt 13) ft -0.423 -0.42 1% 3 0 Not Checked
-25 Ux (jt 12) ft -0.423 -0.43 -2% 3 0 Not Checked
-270 Ux (jt 1) ft 0 0 0% 3 0 Not Checked
* Independent results are scaled (estimated) from Figure 13.10b on page 348 in Zienkiewicz 1977. Because the results in the figure are based on
1/100 of the loads used in this example, the independent results shown in the table are 100 times those scaled from the figure.
** Percent difference is calculated with respect to the maximum independent value, 0.43.
Example 2-011
Thick Plate Option

Elevation Z Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
(ft) Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent* Difference** Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
-270 Ux (jt 1) ft 0 0 0% 3 0 Not Checked
* Independent results are scaled (estimated) from Figure 13.10b on page 348 in Zienkiewicz 1977. Because the results in the figure are based on
1/100 of the loads used in this example, the independent results shown in the table are 100 times those scaled from the figure.
** Percent difference is calculated with respect to the maximum independent value, 0.43.
Example 2-011
#VALUE!
Example 2-012
Thin Plate Option
Uz at outer edge
A Thick
Bending Deflection -0.00522 -0.00521 0.2% 5 0 Not Checked
Plate
in
Uz at outer edge
A Thin
Bending Deflection -0.00534 -0.00534 0.0% 5 0 Not Checked
Plate
in
B Thick
Plate with Uz at outer edge
shear Bending Deflection -0.00521 -0.00521 0.0% 5 0 Not Checked
stiffness in
modifiers
Example 2-012
#VALUE!
Example 2-013
Thin Plate Option
Ux (jt 8) in 0.000132 0.000132 0.0% 6 0 Not Checked
A Free Uy (jt 8) in 6.6E-05 6.6E-05 0.0% 6 0 Not Checked
Expansion σxx (jt 8) lb/in2 0 0 0.0% 2 0 Not Checked
σyy (jt 8) lb/in2 0 0 0.0% 2 0 Not Checked
Ux (jt 8) in 0 0 0.0% 6 0 Not Checked
B Uy (jt 8) in 0 0 0.0% 6 0 Not Checked
Restrained σxx (jt 8) lb/in2 -733.33 -733.33 0.0% 2 0 Not Checked
σyy (jt 8) lb/in2 -733.33 -733.33 0.0% 2 0 Not Checked
Thick Plate Option

A Free Uy (jt 8) in 6.6E-05 6.6E-05 0.0% 6 0 Not Checked
Expansion σxx (jt 8) lb/in2 0 0 0.0% 2 0 Not Checked
σyy (jt 8) lb/in2 0 0 0.0% 2 0 Not Checked
Ux (jt 8) in 0 0 0.0% 6 0 Not Checked
B Uy (jt 8) in 0 0 0.0% 6 0 Not Checked
Restrained σxx (jt 8) lb/in2 -733.33 -733.33 0.0% 2 0 Not Checked
σyy (jt 8) lb/in2 -733.33 -733.33 0.0% 2 0 Not Checked
Example 2-013
#VALUE!
Example 2-014
Model A (9x16 Mesh)
Plate Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
Option Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
Thin Uz (inner edge) in 0.01905 0.01931 -1% 5 0 Not Checked
Thin R2 (inner edge) rad 0.00347 0.00352 -1% 5 0 Not Checked
Thin M11 (outer edge) k-in/in -2.182 -2.181 0% 3 0 Not Checked
Thin M22 inner edge) k-in/in -4.016 -4.406 -9% 3 0 Not Checked
Thick Uz (inner edge) in 0.01778 0.01931 -8% 5 0 Not Checked
Thick R2 (inner edge) rad 0.00311 0.00352 -12% 5 0 Not Checked
Thick M11 (outer edge) k-in/in -2.185 -2.181 0% 3 0 Not Checked
Thick M22 inner edge) k-in/in -4.478 -4.406 2% 3 0 Not Checked
Model B (28x32 Mesh that is tighter near center)

Thin Uz (inner edge) in 0.01922 0.01931 0% 5 0 Not Checked
Thin R2 (inner edge) rad 0.00351 0.00352 0% 5 0 Not Checked
Thin M11 (outer edge) k-in/in -2.181 -2.181 0% 3 0 Not Checked
Thin M22 inner edge) k-in/in -4.385 -4.406 0% 3 0 Not Checked
Thick Uz (inner edge) in 0.01902 0.01931 -2% 5 0 Not Checked
Thick R2 (inner edge) rad 0.00347 0.00352 -1% 5 0 Not Checked
Thick M11 (outer edge) k-in/in -2.181 -2.181 0% 3 0 Not Checked
Thick M22 inner edge) k-in/in -4.454 -4.406 1% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 2-014
#VALUE!
Example 2-015
Thin Plate Option (8x16 Mesh)
Parameter Model Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
Uz (center) A - Orthotropic -1.077 -1.069 0.7% 3 0 Not Checked
in B - Isotropic* -1.077 -1.069 0.7% 3 0 Not Checked
M11 (jt A) A - Orthotropic -81.54 -80.71 1.0% 2 0 Not Checked
k-in/in B - Isotropic* -81.54 -80.71 1.0% 2 0 Not Checked
M11 (jt B) A - Orthotropic -15.94 -16.14 -1.2% 2 0 Not Checked
k-in/in B - Isotropic* -15.94 -16.14 -1.2% 2 0 Not Checked
* Isotropic model uses area object stiffness modifiers to mimic orthotropic behavior
Thick Plate Option (8x16 Mesh)

Uz (center) A - Orthotropic -1.074 -1.069 0.5% 3 0 Not Checked
in B - Isotropic* -1.074 -1.069 0.5% 3 0 Not Checked
M22 (jt A) A - Orthotropic -16.11 -16.14 -0.2% 2 0 Not Checked
M22 (jt B) A - Orthotropic -43.28 -40.35 7.3% 2 0 Not Checked
Example 2-015
Thick Plate Option (16x32 Mesh)

Uz (center) C - Orthotropic -1.07 -1.069 0.1% 3 0 Not Checked
in D - Isotropic* -1.07 -1.069 0.1% 3 0 Not Checked
M11 (jt A) C - Orthotropic -83.66 -80.71 3.7% 2 0 Not Checked
k-in/in D - Isotropic* -83.66 -80.71 3.7% 2 0 Not Checked
M22 (jt A) C - Orthotropic -16.35 -16.14 1.3% 2 0 Not Checked
M11 (jt B) C - Orthotropic -15.95 -16.14 -1.2% 2 0 Not Checked
k-in/in D - Isotropic* -15.95 -16.14 -1.2% 2 0 Not Checked
M22 (jt B) C - Orthotropic -41.66 -40.35 3.2% 2 0 Not Checked
Example 2-015
#VALUE!
Example 2-016
Thin Plate Option (1 inch plate thickness)
A - 16 x 16 435 425 2.4% 0 0 Not Checked
τcr k/in2
B - 64 x 64 425 425 0.0% 0 0 Not Checked
A - 16 x 16 1179 1165 1.2% 0 0 Not Checked
σcr k/in2
B - 64 x 64 1163 1165 -0.2% 0 0 Not Checked
Thick Plate Option (1 inch plate thickness)

A - 16 x 16 416 425 -2.1% 0 0 Not Checked
τcr k/in2
B - 64 x 64 408 425 -4.0% 0 0 Not Checked
A - 16 x 16 1121 1165 -3.8% 0 0 Not Checked
σcr k/in2
B - 64 x 64 1112 1165 -4.5% 0 0 Not Checked
Model C (0.01 inch plate thickness and 64x64 mesh)

Parameter Shell Option Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
Thin 0.0425 0.0425 0.0% 4 0 Not Checked
τcr k/in2
Thick 0.0425 0.0425 0.0% 4 0 Not Checked
Thin 0.1163 0.1165 -0.2% 4 0 Not Checked
σcr k/in2
Thick 0.1162 0.1165 -0.3% 4 0 Not Checked
Example 2-017
Shell Type Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
Thin Pcr kips 127.22 127.91 -0.5% 2 0 Not Checked
Thick Pcr kips 127.22 127.91 -0.5% 2 0 Not Checked
Example 2-018
Shell Type Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
Thin Fz (jt 1) kips 98.303 98.299 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
Thick Fz (jt 1) kips 98.303 98.299 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 2-019
Thin Plate Option
Mesh Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
A Uz (jt 4) in -100.017 -100 3 0
0.0% Not Checked
1x4
My (jt 1) k-in -56.574 -56.549 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
B Uz (jt 4) in -100.016 -100 3 0
0.0% Not Checked
1x16
C Uz (jt 4) in -100.016 -100 3 0
0.0% Not Checked
1x64
Thick Plate Option

A Uz (jt 4) in -100.017 -100 3 0
0.0% Not Checked
1x4
B Uz (jt 4) in -100.016 -100 3 0
0.0% Not Checked
1x16
C Uz (jt 4) in -100.016 -100 3 0
0.0% Not Checked
1x64
Example 2-020
Thin Plate Option
A - By Loads Uz (top center) in 0.16485 0.16564 -0.5% 5 0 Not Checked
B - By Elements Uz (top center) in 0.16117 0.16564 -2.7% 5 0 Not Checked
A - By Loads Avg. S11 (top center) ksi 0.3707 0.3681 0.7% 4 0 Not Checked
B - By Elements Avg. S11 (top center) ksi 0.3605 0.3681 -2.1% 4 0 Not Checked
A - By Loads Avg. S11 (bot. center) ksi -1.1297 -1.1163 1.2% 4 0 Not Checked
B - By Elements Avg. S11 (bot. center) ksi -1.1002 -1.1163 -1.4% 4 0 Not Checked
Thick Plate Option

A - By Loads Avg. S11 (top center) ksi 0.3707 0.3681 0.7% 4 0 Not Checked
Example 2-020
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Example 3-001
With Incompatible Bending Modes
Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
sxx lb/in2 1333 1333 0% 0 0 Not Checked
syy lb/in2 1333 1333 0% 0 0 Not Checked
sxy lb/in2 400 400 0% 0 0 Not Checked
Without Incompatible Bending Modes

sxx lb/in2 1333 1333 0% 0 0 Not Checked
syy lb/in2 1333 1333 0% 0 0 Not Checked
sxy lb/in2 400 400 0% 0 0 Not Checked
Example 3-002
With Incompatible Bending Modes Option
A - Rectangle 3.000E-05 3.000E-05 0% 8 0
B - Trapezoid Ux 3.000E-05 3.000E-05 0% 8 0
Load case 1
Axial C - Parallelogram Average of 3.000E-05 3.000E-05 0% 8 0
jts 7 and 14
in
E - Triangle 4 3.000E-05 3.000E-05 0% 8 0
A - Rectangle 0.1073 0.1081 -1% 4 0
D - Triangle 2 0.0035 0.1081 -97% 4 0
bending in
E - Triangle 4 0.007 0.1081 -94% 4 0
A - Rectangle Ux 9.000E-04 9.000E-04 0% 7 0
E - Triangle 4 in 5.850E-05 9.000E-04 -94% 7 0
Without Incompatible Bending Modes Option

A - Rectangle 3.000E-05 3.000E-05 0% 8 0
B - Trapezoid Ux 3.000E-05 3.000E-05 0% 8 0
Load case 1
C - Parallelogram Average of 0% 8 0
Axial 3.000E-05 3.000E-05
jts 7 and 14
in
E - Triangle 4 3.000E-05 3.000E-05 0% 8 0
A - Rectangle 0.0101 0.1081 -91% 4 0
D - Triangle 2 0.0035 0.1081 -97% 4 0
bending in
E - Triangle 4 0.007 0.1081 -94% 4 0
A - Rectangle Ux 8.400E-05 9.000E-04 -91% 7 0
in
Ux Example 3-002
Load case 3 Average of
E - Triangle 4 in 5.850E-05 9.000E-04 -94% 7 0
Example 3-002
Model F Results - Without Incompatible Bending Modes Option (240 x 4 mesh)

Ux
Load case 1
Average of
Axial A - Rectangle 3.000E-05 3.000E-05 0% 5 0
jts 7 and 14
Extension
in
Load case 2 Uz
In-plane Average of
A - Rectangle 0.1068 0.1081 -1% 4 0
bending in
Ux
In-plane A - Rectangle absolute values 8.958E-04 9.000E-04 0% 7 0
in
Example 3-002
Model F Results - With Incompatible Bending Modes Option (12 x 1 mesh)

and Type Incomp Modes? Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison
Load case 2 Uz
In-plane Average of
Yes 0.1075 0.1081 -1% 4 0
bending in
Ux
In-plane Yes absolute values 8.995E-04 9.000E-04 0% 7 0
in
Model G Results- With Incompatible Bending Modes Option - (Trapezoidal-shaped elements with 60 x 2 mesh)
and Type Incomp Modes? Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison
Load case 2 Uz
In-plane Average of
Yes 0.1091 0.1081 1% 4 0
bending in
Ux
In-plane Yes absolute values 8.998E-04 9.000E-04 0% 7 0
in
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Example 3-003
Mesh Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
Model A 6x1
0.0854 0.0886 -4% 4 0 Not Checked
mesh Uy
Average of
jts 7 and 14
Model B in
0.0886 0.0886 0% 4 0 Not Checked
90x1 mesh
Example 3-004
Plane Strain
Output Model, Poisson's Ratio Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
Parameter and Mesh Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
A, v = 0.3, 5x1x1 0.004539 0.004582 -1% 6 0 Not Checked
B, v = 0.49, 5x1x1 0.004971 0.00504 -1% 6 0 Not Checked
Radial Displ C, v = 0.499, 5x1x1 0.00499 0.00506 -1% 6 0 Not Checked
in
D, v = 0.4999, 5x1x1 0.004992 0.005062 -1% 6 0 Not Checked
At inner face
E, v = 0.49, 20x1x1 0.005036 0.00504 0% 6 0 Not Checked
F, v = 0.49, 160x1x1 0.00504 0.00504 0% 6 0 Not Checked
A, v = 0.3, 5x1x1 -0.818 -1 -18% 3 0 Not Checked
Radial Stress B, v = 0.49, 5x1x1 -0.816 -1 -18% 3 0 Not Checked
ksi C, v = 0.499, 5x1x1 -0.816 -1 -18% 3 0 Not Checked
At inner D, v = 0.4999, 5x1x1 -0.816 -1 -18% 3 0 Not Checked
face E, v = 0.49, 20x1x1 -0.937 -1 -6% 3 0 Not Checked
F, v = 0.49, 160x1x1 -0.96 -1 -4% 3 0 Not Checked
A, v = 0.3, 5x1x1 1.277 1.25 2% 3 0 Not Checked
Tangential Stress B, v = 0.49, 5x1x1 1.348 1.25 8% 3 0 Not Checked
ksi C, v = 0.499, 5x1x1 1.352 1.25 8% 3 0 Not Checked
At inner D, v = 0.4999, 5x1x1 1.353 1.25 8% 3 0 Not Checked
face E, v = 0.49, 20x1x1 1.274 1.25 2% 3 0 Not Checked
F, v = 0.49, 160x1x1 1.255 1.25 0% 3 0 Not Checked
A, v = 0.3, 5x1x1 0.138 0.075 84% 3 0 Not Checked
Longitudinal B, v = 0.49, 5x1x1 0.26 0.123 111% 3 0 Not Checked
Stress ksi C, v = 0.499, 5x1x1 0.268 0.125 114% 3 0 Not Checked
D, v = 0.4999, 5x1x1 0.268 0.125 114% 3 0 Not Checked
At inner face E, v = 0.49, 20x1x1 0.165 0.123 34% 3 0 Not Checked
F, v = 0.49, 160x1x1 0.144 0.123 17% 3 0 Not Checked
Plane Stress
A, v = 0.3, 5x1x1 0.00461 0.00465 -1% 6 0 Not Checked
B, v = 0.49, 5x1x1 0.005168 0.00522 -1% 6 0 Not Checked
in
D, v = 0.4999, 5x1x1 0.005197 0.00525 -1% 6 0 Not Checked
At inner face
Example 3-004
Radial Displ
in
At inner face
E, v = 0.49, 20x1x1 0.005217 0.00522 0% 6 0 Not Checked
F, v = 0.49, 160x1x1 0.00522 0.00522 0% 6 0 Not Checked
A, v = 0.3, 5x1x1 -0.819 -1 -18% 3 0 Not Checked
F, v = 0.49, 160x1x1 -0.96 -1 -4% 3 0 Not Checked
A, v = 0.3, 5x1x1 1.259 1.25 1% 3 0 Not Checked
F, v = 0.49, 160x1x1 1.244 1.25 0% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 3-004
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Example 3-005
szz psf At
z = -20 feet
Average for joint 43 -2126 -2126 0% 0 0 Not Checked
in planes 29, 30, 37
and 38
Example 4-001
Parameter Vertical Location Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
z = 0 ft -0.0467 -0.0469 0% 4 0 Not Checked
Uz z = -5 ft -0.0374 -0.0376 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
feet At z = -10 ft -0.0284 -0.0286 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
x = 0 feet z = -40 ft -0.0094 -0.0095 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
z = -80 ft -0.0047 -0.0048 -2% 4 0 Not Checked
z = 0 ft -4.993 -5 0% 3 0 Not Checked
Vertical z = -5 ft -4.298 -4.553 -6% 3 0 Not Checked
stress z = -10 ft -3.285 -3.232 2% 3 0 Not Checked
ksf
z = -40 ft -0.433 -0.435 0% 3 0 Not Checked
At x = 0 feet
z = -80 ft -0.122 -0.115 6% 3 0 Not Checked
Without Incompatible Bending Modes Option

Parameter Vertical Location Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
z = 0 ft -0.0464 -0.0469 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
Uz z = -5 ft -0.0371 -0.0376 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
feet At z = -10 ft -0.0282 -0.0286 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
x = 0 feet z = -40 ft -0.0094 -0.0095 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
z = -80 ft -0.0047 -0.0048 -2% 4 0 Not Checked
z = 0 ft -5.26 -5 5% 3 0 Not Checked
Vertical z = -5 ft -4.265 -4.553 -6% 3 0 Not Checked
stress z = -10 ft -3.127 -3.232 -3% 3 0 Not Checked
ksf
z = -40 ft -0.436 -0.435 0% 3 0 Not Checked
At x = 0 feet
z = -80 ft -0.122 -0.115 6% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 4-002
A, v = 0.3, 5x1x1 0.004538 0.004582 -1% 6 0 Not Checked
B, v = 0.49, 5x1x1 0.004971 0.00504 -1% 6 0 Not Checked
in
D, v = 0.4999, 5x1x1 0.004991 0.005062 -1% 6 0 Not Checked
At inner face
E, v = 0.49, 20x1x1 0.005035 0.00504 0% 6 0 Not Checked
F, v = 0.49, 160x1x1 0.00504 0.00504 0% 6 0 Not Checked
A, v = 0.3, 5x1x1 -0.834 -1 -17% 3 0 Not Checked
F, v = 0.49, 160x1x1 -0.994 -1 -1% 3 0 Not Checked
A, v = 0.3, 5x1x1 1.293 1.25 3% 3 0 Not Checked
F, v = 0.49, 160x1x1 1.256 1.25 0% 3 0 Not Checked
A, v = 0.3, 5x1x1 0.138 0.075 84% 3 0 Not Checked
D, v = 0.4999, 5x1x1 0.268 0.125 114% 3 0 Not Checked
F, v = 0.49, 160x1x1 0.128 0.123 4% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 4-002
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Example 4-003
Radial displ, in
At outer edge r 0.1204 0.12035 0% 5 0 Not Checked
= 20 in
Radial stress, psi
At inner edge 45783 45891 0% 0 0 Not Checked
r = 10 in
Example 4-004
szz psf At
z = -20 feet
in asolids 13, 14, 21
and 22
Example 5-001
Parameter Component Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
sxx 2000 2000 0% 0 0 Not Checked
Direct stress syy 2000 2000 0% 0 0 Not Checked
lb/in2
sxy 2000 2000 0% 0 0 Not Checked
txx 400 400 0% 0 0 Not Checked
Shear stress tyy 400 400 0% 0 0 Not Checked
lb/in2
txy 400 400 0% 0 0 Not Checked
Ux 0.00089 0.00089 0% 5 0 Not Checked
Jt 8 Displ Uy 0.00118 0.00118 0% 5 0 Not Checked
in
Uz 0.00116 0.00116 0% 5 0 Not Checked

Parameter Component Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
sxx 2000 2000 0% 0 0 Not Checked
Direct stress syy 2000 2000 0% 0 0 Not Checked
lb/in2
sxy 2000 2000 0% 0 0 Not Checked
txx 400 400 0% 0 0 Not Checked
Shear stress tyy 400 400 0% 0 0 Not Checked
lb/in2
txy 400 400 0% 0 0 Not Checked
Ux 0.00089 0.00089 0% 5 0 Not Checked
Jt 8 Displ Uy 0.00118 0.00118 0% 5 0 Not Checked
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Uz 0.00116 0.00116 0% 5 0 Not Checked
Example 5-001
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Example 5-002
and Type Element Shape Mesh Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison
6x1x1 2.926E-05 3.000E-05 -2% 8 0
A - Rectangle 30x1x1 2.985E-05 3.000E-05 -1% 8 0
30x4x8 Ux 2.984E-05 3.000E-05 -1% 8 0
Case 1 6x1x1 2.966E-05 3.000E-05 -1% 8 0
Average of
Px 30x1x1 joints 7, 14, 21 2.985E-05 3.000E-05 -1% 8 0
B - Trapezoid
Axial
30x4x8 and 28 2.985E-05 3.000E-05 -1% 8 0
Extension
6x1x1 in 2.965E-05 3.000E-05 -1% 8 0
C - Parallelogram 30x1x1 2.985E-05 3.000E-05 -1% 8 0
30x4x8 2.985E-05 3.000E-05 -1% 8 0
6x1x1 0.1057 0.1081 -2% 4 0
A - Rectangle 30x1x1 0.1077 0.1081 0% 4 0
30x4x8 Uz 0.1073 0.1081 -1% 4 0
Load case 2 6x1x1 0.0051 0.1081 -95% 4 0
Average of
In-plane 30x1x1 joints 7, 14, 21 0.1071 0.1081 -1% 4 0
B - Trapezoid
shear and
30x4x8 and 28 0.1069 0.1081 -1% 4 0
bending
6x1x1 in 0.0673 0.1081 -38% 4 0
C - Parallelogram 30x1x1 0.1076 0.1081 0% 4 0
30x4x8 0.1072 0.1081 -1% 4 0
6x1x1 0.4203 0.4321 -3% 4 0
A - Rectangle 30x1x1 0.43 0.4321 0% 4 0
30x4x8 Uy 0.4286 0.4321 -1% 4 0
Load case 3 6x1x1 0.0129 0.4321 -97% 4 0
Average of
Out-of-plane 30x1x1 joints 7, 14, 21 0.406 0.4321 -6% 4 0
B - Trapezoid
shear and
30x4x8 and 28 0.4246 0.4321 -2% 4 0
bending
6x1x1 in 0.2276 0.4321 -47% 4 0
C - Parallelogram 30x1x1 0.4257 0.4321 -1% 4 0
30x4x8 0.428 0.4321 -1% 4 0
6x1x1 0.0028 0.00341 -18% 5 0
A - Rectangle 30x1x1 0.00289 0.00341 -15% 5 0
30x4x8 Uy 0.00331 0.00341 -3% 5 0
6x1x1 Average of 0.00172 0.00341 -50% 5 0
Load case 4 30x1x1 absolute values 0.00276 0.00341 -19% 5 0
B - Trapezoid
Twist at joints 7, 14,
21 and 28
in
Uy Example 5-002
Average of
Load case 4 absolute values
B - Trapezoid
30x4x8 0.0033 0.00341 -3% 5 0
21 and 28
6x1x1 in 0.00255 0.00341 -25% 5 0
30x4x8 0.00331 0.00341 -3% 5 0
6x1x1 8.906E-04 9.000E-04 -1% 7 0
A - Rectangle 30x1x1 8.981E-04 9.000E-04 0% 7 0
30x4x8 Ux 8.955E-04 9.000E-04 0% 7 0
6x1x1 Average of 3.240E-05 9.000E-04 -96% 7 0
Load case 5
30x1x1 absolute values 8.930E-04 9.000E-04 -1% 7 0
In-plane B - Trapezoid
at joints 7, 14,
moment 30x4x8 8.921E-04 9.000E-04 -1% 7 0
21 and 28
6x1x1 in 6.369E-04 9.000E-04 -29% 7 0
C - Parallelogram 30x1x1 8.976E-04 9.000E-04 0% 7 0
30x4x8 8.952E-04 9.000E-04 -1% 7 0
6x1x1 0.00177 0.0018 -2% 5 0
A - Rectangle 30x1x1 0.00179 0.0018 -1% 5 0
30x4x8 Ux 0.00179 0.0018 -1% 5 0
6x1x1 Average of 4E-05 0.0018 -98% 5 0
Load case 6
30x1x1 absolute values 0.00169 0.0018 -6% 5 0
Out-of-plane B - Trapezoid
at joints 7, 14,
moment 30x4x8 0.00177 0.0018 -2% 5 0
21 and 28
6x1x1 in 0.00112 0.0018 -38% 5 0
30x4x8 0.00179 0.0018 -1% 5 0
Example 5-002

and Type Element Shape Mesh Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison
6x1x1 2.914E-05 3.000E-05 -3% 8 0
A - Rectangle 30x1x1 2.982E-05 3.000E-05 -1% 8 0
30x4x8 Ux 2.995E-05 3.000E-05 0% 8 0
Case 1 6x1x1 2.915E-05 3.000E-05 -3% 8 0
Average of
Px 30x1x1
B - Trapezoid joints 7, 14, 21 2.982E-05 3.000E-05 -1% 8 0
Axial
30x4x8 and 28 2.995E-05 3.000E-05 0% 8 0
Extension
6x1x1 in 2.915E-05 3.000E-05 -3% 8 0
30x4x8 2.995E-05 3.000E-05 0% 8 0
6x1x1 0.01 0.1081 -91% 4 0
A - Rectangle 30x1x1 0.0718 0.1081 -34% 4 0
30x4x8 Uz 0.107 0.1081 -1% 4 0
Load case 2 6x1x1 0.0028 0.1081 -97% 4 0
Average of
In-plane 30x1x1 0.0452 0.1081 -58% 4 0
B - Trapezoid joints 7, 14, 21
shear and
30x4x8 and 28 0.1047 0.1081 -3% 4 0
bending
6x1x1 in 0.0034 0.1081 -97% 4 0
30x4x8 0.1016 0.1081 -6% 4 0
6x1x1 0.0109 0.4321 -97% 4 0
A - Rectangle 30x1x1 0.1558 0.4321 -64% 4 0
30x4x8 Uy 0.4168 0.4321 -4% 4 0
Load case 3 6x1x1 0.0045 0.4321 -99% 4 0
Average of
Out-of-plane 30x1x1 0.1345 0.4321 -69% 4 0
B - Trapezoid joints 7, 14, 21
shear and
30x4x8 and 28 0.4135 0.4321 -4% 4 0
bending
6x1x1 in 0.0062 0.4321 -99% 4 0
30x4x8 0.4084 0.4321 -5% 4 0
6x1x1 0.0028 0.00341 -18% 5 0
A - Rectangle 30x1x1 0.00289 0.00341 -15% 5 0
30x4x8 Uy 0.00331 0.00341 -3% 5 0
6x1x1 Average of 0.00159 0.00341 -53% 5 0
Load case 4 30x1x1 absolute values 0.00183 0.00341 -46% 5 0
B - Trapezoid
30x4x8 0.00322 0.00341 -6% 5 0
21 and 28
in
Uy
Average of Example 5-002
Load case 4 absolute values
21 and 28
6x1x1 in 0.00108 0.00341 -68% 5 0
30x4x8 0.0031 0.00341 -9% 5 0
6x1x1 8.370E-05 9.000E-04 -91% 7 0
A - Rectangle 30x1x1 5.983E-04 9.000E-04 -34% 7 0
30x4x8 Ux 8.913E-04 9.000E-04 -1% 7 0
6x1x1 Average of 1.880E-05 9.000E-04 -98% 7 0
Load case 5
30x1x1 absolute values 3.711E-04 9.000E-04 -59% 7 0
In-plane B - Trapezoid
at joints 7, 14,
moment 30x4x8 8.713E-04 9.000E-04 -3% 7 0
21 and 28
6x1x1 in 2.520E-05 9.000E-04 -97% 7 0
30x4x8 8.417E-04 9.000E-04 -6% 7 0
6x1x1 5E-05 0.0018 -97% 5 0
A - Rectangle 30x1x1 0.00065 0.0018 -64% 5 0
30x4x8 Ux 0.00174 0.0018 -3% 5 0
6x1x1 Average of 2E-05 0.0018 -99% 5 0
Load case 6
30x1x1 absolute values 0.00056 0.0018 -69% 5 0
Out-of-plane B - Trapezoid
at joints 7, 14,
moment 30x4x8 0.00172 0.0018 -4% 5 0
21 and 28
6x1x1 in 2E-05 0.0018 -99% 5 0
30x4x8 0.0017 0.0018 -6% 5 0
Example 5-002
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Load Case and Model and Output Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for
Type Mesh Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison
A - 6x1x1 Uy, in 0.0768 0.0886 -13% 4 0
Load case IN Average of four
B - 90x1x1 0.0885 0.0886 0% 4 0
In-plane corner joints at
C - 90x4x8 tip 0.0884 0.0886 0% 4 0
A - 6x1x1 Uz, in 0.4062 0.5004 -19% 4 0
Load case OUT Average of four
B - 90x1x1 0.4773 0.5004 -5% 4 0
Out-of-plane corner joints at
C - 90x4x8 tip 0.4945 0.5004 -1% 4 0
Example 5-003
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Example 5-004
Load Case and Output Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
Type Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
Uy, in
Load case IN
Average of all 0.005322 0.005429 -2.0% 6 0 Not Checked
In-plane
joints at tip
Uz, in
Load case OUT
Average of all 0.001719 0.001749 -1.7% 6 0 Not Checked
Out-of-plane
joints at tip
Example 5-005
Uniform Load - 2"x2" Plate - With Incompatible Bending Modes
Edge Output Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for
Support Mesh Model Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison
Simple 4x4x1 A 0.00000173 0.00000406 -57% 8 0
Simple 16x16x1 B Uz, in 0.00000404 0.00000406 0% 8 0
Center of
Fixed 4x4x1 F 0.00000036 0.00000126 -71% 8 0
plate
Fixed 16x16x1 G 0.00000125 0.00000126 -1% 8 0
Center Concentrated Load - 2"x2" Plate - With Incompatible Bending Modes

Edge Output Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for
Support Mesh Model Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison
Simple 4x4x1 A 0.00000492 0.00001160 -58% 8 0
Simple 16x16x1 B Uz, in 0.00001150 0.00001160 -1% 8 0
Center of
Fixed 4x4x1 F 0.00000161 0.00000560 -71% 8 0
plate
Fixed 16x16x1 G 0.00000551 0.00000560 -2% 8 0
Uniform Load - 2"x10" Plate - With Incompatible Bending Modes

Edge Analysis Output Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for
Support Mesh Case Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison
Simple 4x4x1 C 0.00000393 0.00001297 -70% 8 0
Simple 16x16x1 D 0.00001293 0.00001297 0% 8 0
Simple 16x64x1 E Uz, in 0.00001295 0.00001297 0% 8 0
Center of
Fixed 4x4x1 H 0.00000072 0.00000260 -72% 8 0
plate
Fixed 16x16x1 I 0.00000260 0.00000260 0% 8 0
Fixed 16x64x1 J 0.00000259 0.00000260 0% 8 0
Center Concentrated Load - 2"x10" Plate - With Incompatible Bending Modes

Edge Analysis Output Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for
Support Mesh Case Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison
Simple 4x4x1 C 0.00000239 0.00001695 -86% 8 0
Simple 16x16x1 D 0.00001561 0.00001695 -8% 8 0
Simple 16x64x1 E Uz, in 0.00001682 0.00001695 -1% 8 0
Center of
Fixed 4x4x1 H 0.00000060 0.00000725 -92% 8 0
plate
Fixed 16x16x1 I 0.00000612 0.00000725 -16% 8 0
Fixed 16x64x1 J 0.00000711 0.00000725 -2% 8 0
Example 5-005
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Example 5-006
Vertical Deflection at Center of Free Edge
SELF N.A. Uz ft -0.312 -0.3086 1% 4 0 Not Checked
Average of joints
GRAV N.A. 289 and 578 -0.312 -0.3086 1% 4 0 Not Checked
Axial Deformations at Support

Uy ft
SELF 0° Average of joints 0.0001 0.0004 -2% 4 0 Not Checked
1 and 290
Uy ft
9 and 298
Uy ft
SELF 40° Average of joints -0.0126 -0.0125 1% 4 0 Not Checked
17 and 306
Uy ft
GRAV 0° Average of joints 0.0001 0.0004 -2% 4 0 Not Checked
1 and 290
Uy ft
9 and 298
Uy ft
GRAV 40° Average of joints -0.0126 -0.0125 1% 4 0 Not Checked
17 and 306
Example 5-006
Vertical Deflection at Center of Free Edge
Vertical Displacement at Central Section
Uz ft
273 and 562
Uz ft
SELF 20° Average of joints -0.091 -0.08 3% 3 0 Not Checked
281 and 570
Uz ft
SELF 40° Average of joints -0.312 -0.315 -1% 3 0 Not Checked
289 and 578
Uz ft
273 and 562
Uz ft
GRAV 20° Average of joints -0.091 -0.08 3% 3 0 Not Checked
281 and 570
Uz ft
GRAV 40° Average of joints -0.312 -0.315 -1% 3 0 Not Checked
289 and 578
Example 5-006
#VALUE!
Example 5-007
Output Parameter Mesh Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
Ux (Point A) ft 16x16x1 0.0701 0.094 -25% 4 0 Not Checked
Average of two
joints at Point A 48x48x1 0.093 0.094 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
Uy (Point A) ft 16x16x1 -0.0701 -0.094 -25% 4 0 Not Checked

Average of two
joints at Point A 48x48x1 -0.093 -0.094 -1% 4 0 Not Checked
Example 5-007
#VALUE!
Example 5-008
A, v = 0.3, 5x1x1 0.004539 0.004582 -1% 6 0 Not Checked
B, v = 0.49, 5x1x1 0.004971 0.00504 -1% 6 0 Not Checked
in
D, v = 0.4999, 5x1x1 0.004992 0.005062 -1% 6 0 Not Checked
At inner face
E, v = 0.49, 20x1x1 0.005036 0.00504 0% 6 0 Not Checked
F, v = 0.49, 160x1x1 0.005041 0.00504 0% 6 0 Not Checked
A, v = 0.3, 5x1x1 -0.834 -1 -17% 3 0 Not Checked
F, v = 0.49, 160x1x1 -0.994 -1 -1% 3 0 Not Checked
A, v = 0.3, 5x1x1 1.293 1.25 3% 3 0 Not Checked
F, v = 0.49, 160x1x1 1.256 1.25 0% 3 0 Not Checked
A, v = 0.3, 5x1x1 0.138 0.075 84% 3 0 Not Checked
D, v = 0.4999, 5x1x1 0.268 0.125 114% 3 0 Not Checked
F, v = 0.49, 160x1x1 0.128 0.123 4% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 5-008
#VALUE!
Example 5-009
A - By Loads Avg. S11 (top center) ksi 0.3624 0.3681 -1.5% 4 0 Not Checked
Example 5-009
#VALUE!
Example 5-010
Buckling Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
About Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
X-axis Pcr kips 0.891 0.888 0.3% 3 0 Not Checked
Y-axis Pcr kips 127.12 127.91 -0.6% 2 0 Not Checked
Example 5-010
#VALUE!
Example 5-011
sxx lb/in2
-733.33 -733.33 0% 2 0 Not Checked
Anywhere in plate
syy lb/in2
-733.33 -733.33 0% 2 0 Not Checked
Anywhere in plate
Example 5-012
Model, Mesh Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
and Modulus Output Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
A
50x50x1 -0.8881 -0.9205 -3.5% 4 0 Not Checked
(k=30k/ft3)
B
100x100x1 -0.9177 -0.9205 -0.3% 4 0 Not Checked
(k=30k/ft3) Uz at center of plate
C (in)
50x50x1 -0.1576 -0.1782 -11.6% 4 0 Not Checked
(k=800k/ft3)
D
100x100x1 -0.1759 -0.1782 -1.3% 4 0 Not Checked
(k=800k/ft3)
Example 5-012
#VALUE!
Example 5-013
szz psf At
z = -20 feet
in solids 27, 28, 35
and 36
Example 6-001
Ramp rise time tr = π seconds
Parameter Analysis Case Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
MHISTA 0.34718 0.34718 0.0% 5 0 Not Checked
Uz (jt 2) in DHISTA1 (dt=0.25 sec) 0.34209 0.34718 5 0
-1.5% Not Checked
at t=1 sec
DHISTA2 (dt=0.0025 sec) 0.34718 0.34718 0.0% 5 0 Not Checked
MHISTA 2 2 0.0% 4 0 Not Checked
Uz (jt 2) in DHISTA1 (dt=0.25 sec) 1.9979 2 4 0
-0.1% Not Checked
at t=4 sec
DHISTA2 (dt=0.0025 sec) 2 2 0.0% 4 0 Not Checked
Ramp rise time tr = π/2 seconds

MHISTB 0.69436 0.69436 0.0% 5 0 Not Checked
Uz (jt 2) in DHISTB1 (dt=0.25 sec) 0.68419 0.69436 5 0
-1.5% Not Checked
at t=1 sec
DHISTB2 (dt=0.0025 sec) 0.69436 0.69436 0.0% 5 0 Not Checked
MHISTB 0.7403 0.74031 0.0% 5 0 Not Checked
Uz (jt 2) in DHISTB1 (dt=0.25 sec) 0.72764 0.74031 5 0
-1.7% Not Checked
at t=4 sec
DHISTB2 (dt=0.0025 sec) 0.7403 0.74031 0.0% 5 0 Not Checked
Example 6-001
#VALUE!
Example 6-002
Link force at NLSTAT1 -60 -60 0.0% 2 0 Not Checked
last step (kip) NLSTAT2 -50 -50 0.0% 2 0 Not Checked
Example 6-003
Results for Model A (Gap Ke = 0 k/in)
Link force after NLMHIST1 -4.534 -4.534 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
full load is NLSTAT1 -4.534 -4.534 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
applied (kip) NLDHIST1 -4.534 -4.534 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
Link NLMHIST2 3.917 3.917 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
deformation NLSTAT2 3.916 3.917 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
after full load V NLSTAT3 3.916 3.917 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
is applied NLDHIST2 3.917 3.917 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
(inch) NLDHIST3 3.917 3.917 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
Results for Model B (Gap Ke = 200,000 k/in)

Link force after NLMHIST1 -4.534 -4.534 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
full load is NLSTAT1 -4.534 -4.534 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
applied (kip) NLDHIST1 -4.534 -4.534 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
Link NLMHIST2 3.917 3.917 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
deformation NLSTAT2 3.916 3.917 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
after full load V NLSTAT3 3.916 3.917 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
is applied NLDHIST2 3.917 3.917 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
(inch) NLDHIST3 3.917 3.917 0.0% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 6-004
NLSTAT1 Uz displacement at jt 2 (in) 0.04918 0.04918 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
IterConvTol is Link axial force (kip) 45.886 45.886 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
1E-04 Frame axial force (kip) 45.886 45.886 0.00% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 6-004
#VALUE!
Example 6-005
Results for Model A
Output Parameter Case Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
NLMHIST1 -0.10488 -0.10488 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
Uz (jt 1) displ at t=0.50 sec (in)
NLDHIST1 -0.10483 -0.10488 -0.05% 5 0 Not Checked
NLMHIST1 -0.88875 -0.88858 0.02% 5 0 Not Checked
Uz (jt 1) displ at t=5.00 sec (in)
NLDHIST1 -0.88833 -0.88858 -0.03% 5 0 Not Checked
Uz (jt 1) displ at t=11.00 sec NLMHIST1 0.99453 0.99497 -0.04% 5 0 Not Checked
(in) NLDHIST1 0.99453 0.99497 -0.04% 5 0 Not Checked
Max steady state deformation NLMHIST1 0.99971 1 -0.03% 5 0 Not Checked
(in) NLDHIST1 0.99963 1 -0.04% 5 0 Not Checked
Results for Model B

Output Parameter Case Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
Max steady state deformation

SS1 1 1 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
at freq = 1.5915 sec (in)
Example 6-005
#VALUE!
Example 6-006
Analysis Story Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
Output Parameter Case Level Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
Mode 1 Period, sec N.A. 0.438 0.439 0% 3 0 Not Checked
Mode 2 Period, sec MODAL N.A. 0.135 0.133 2% 3 0 Not Checked
Level 1 0.734 0.75 -2% 3 0 Not Checked
MHIST1 Level 2 0.877 0.947 -7% 3 0 Not Checked
Level 1 0.764 0.75 2% 3 0 Not Checked
NLMHIST1 Level 2 0.879 0.947 -7% 3 0 Not Checked
Maximum Story Drift
DHIST1 Level 2 0.879 0.947 -7% 3 0 Not Checked
NLDHIST1 Level 2 0.879 0.947 -7% 3 0 Not Checked
Level 1 -0.589 -0.615 -4% 3 0 Not Checked
MHIST1 Level 2 -0.789 -0.878 -10% 3 0 Not Checked
Level 1 -0.639 -0.615 4% 3 0 Not Checked
NLMHIST1 Level 2 -0.807 -0.878 -8% 3 0 Not Checked
Minimum Story Drift
DHIST1 Level 2 -0.806 -0.878 -8% 3 0 Not Checked
NLDHIST1 Level 2 -0.806 -0.878 -8% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 6-006
MHIST1 Level 2 0.204 0.248 -18% 3 0 Not Checked
Maximum Normalized Level 3 0.121 0.136 -11% 3 0 Not Checked
Story Shear Level 1 0.276 0.324 -15% 3 0 Not Checked
DHIST1 Level 2 0.223 0.248 -10% 3 0 Not Checked
MHIST1 Level 2 -0.19 -0.28 -32% 3 0 Not Checked
Minimum Normalized Level 3 -0.144 -0.174 -17% 3 0 Not Checked
Story Shear Level 1 -0.234 -0.322 -27% 3 0 Not Checked
DHIST1 Level 2 -0.238 -0.28 -15% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 6-006
#VALUE!
Example 6-007
Mode 2 Period, sec MODAL N.A. 0.135 0.133 2% 3 0 Not Checked
Maximum Story Drift
Minimum Story Drift

NLMHIST1 Level 2 0.223 0.216 3% 3 0 Not Checked
Maximum Normalized Level 3 0.119 0.115 3% 3 0 Not Checked
Story Shear Level 1 0.302 0.287 5% 3 0 Not Checked
NLDHIST1 Level 2 0.222 0.216 3% 3 0 Not Checked
NLMHIST1 Level 2 -0.294 -0.285 3% 3 0 Not Checked
Minimum Normalized Level 3 -0.173 -0.177 -2% 3 0 Not Checked
Story Shear Level 1 -0.364 -0.363 0% 3 0 Not Checked
NLDHIST1 Level 2 -0.294 -0.285 3% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 6-007
#VALUE!
Example 6-008
Link Analysis Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for
Output Parameter Deformation Case Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison
0.20 in NLSTAT1 16.836 16.836 0% 3 0
Link force at specified 0.80 in NLSTAT1 43.915 43.915 0% 3 0
deformation for 9.60 in NLSTAT1 141 141 0% 3 0
specified analysis case 9.60 in NLSTAT2 105 105 0% 3 0
(kips) 8.60 in NLSTAT2 48.438 48.438 0% 3 0
-9.60 in NLSTAT2 -141 -141 0% 3 0
Example 6-008
#VALUE!
% Diff From
Version 19.0.0
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Example 6-009
Link Analysis Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for
Output Parameter Deformation Case Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison
1.2 in NLSTAT1 30 30 0% 2 0
4.2 in NLSTAT1 61 61 0% 2 0
Link force at specified 12 in NLSTAT1 76 76 0% 2 0
deformation for 64 64 2 0
11.52 in NLSTAT2 0%
specified analysis case
9.6 in NLSTAT2 10 10 0% 2 0
(kips)
2.4 in NLSTAT2 -36 -36 0% 2 0
-12 in NLSTAT2 -52.25 -52.25 0% 2 0
Example 6-009
#VALUE!
% Diff From
Version 19.0.0
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Not Checked
Not Checked
Not Checked
Not Checked
Not Checked
Not Checked
Example 6-010
Dir and Analysis Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
Output Parameter Max/Min Case Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
NLMHIST1 3.521 3.494 1% 3 0 Not Checked
Ux Max
NLDHIST1 3.418 3.494 -2% 3 0 Not Checked
NLMHIST1 -2.875 -2.804 3% 3 0 Not Checked
Level 8 displacement Ux Min
NLDHIST1 -2.76 -2.804 -2% 3 0 Not Checked
relative to isolation
system (in) Uy Max
NLDHIST1 2.695 2.538 6% 3 0 Not Checked
Uy Min
NLDHIST1 -2.182 -2.029 8% 3 0 Not Checked
Level 8 rotation relative Rz Max NLDHIST1 0.00068 0.00075 -9% 5 0 Not Checked
to isolation system
(rad) Rz Min
NLMHIST1 1854 1818 2% 0 0 Not Checked
Fx Max
Base shear in the X NLDHIST1 1767 1818 -3% 0 0 Not Checked
direction (kip) NLMHIST1 -2109 -2089 1% 0 0 Not Checked
Fx Min
NLDHIST1 -2059 -2089 -1% 0 0 Not Checked
NLMHIST1 65.76 67.73 -3% 2 0 Not Checked
Ux Max
Ux Min
Level 3 (jt 57) absolute NLDHIST1 -69.94 -71.47 -2% 2 0 Not Checked
acceleration (in/sec2) NLMHIST1 70.36 64.96 8% 2 0 Not Checked
Uy Max
Uy Min
Fx Max
Fx Min
Isolator 23 shear force NLDHIST1 -41.04 -42.68 -4% 2 0 Not Checked
(kip) NLMHIST1 36.65 36.38 1% 2 0 Not Checked
Fy Max
Fy Min
Example 6-010
Dir and Analysis Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
Output Parameter Max/Min Case Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
Ux Max
Ux Min
Isolator 23 deformation NLDHIST1 -6.386 -6.746 -5% 3 0 Not Checked
(in) NLMHIST1 6.247 6.15 2% 3 0 Not Checked
Uy Max
Uy Min
Example 6-010
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Example 6-010
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4.0 2.0 0 0 0
Example 6-011
Output Parameter Model Case Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
NLMHIST1A -2.02 -2.053 -2% 3 0 Not Checked
A
NLMHIST3A -2.129 -2.053 4% 3 0 Not Checked
Minimum Level 1 -1.883 3 0
NLDHIST1A -2.053 -8% Not Checked
Displacement (in)
NLMHIST1B -2.016 -2.053 -2% 3 0 Not Checked
B NLMHIST2B -2.081 -2.053 1% 3 0 Not Checked
NLDHIST1B -1.988 -2.053 -3% 3 0 Not Checked
NLMHIST1A 1.982 2.043 -3% 3 0 Not Checked
A
Maximum Level 1 1.899 3 0
NLDHIST1A 2.043 -7% Not Checked
Displacement (in)
NLMHIST1B 1.996 2.043 -2% 3 0 Not Checked
B NLMHIST2B 2.021 2.043 -1% 3 0 Not Checked
NLDHIST1B 1.963 2.043 -4% 3 0 Not Checked
A
Minimum Base -0.231 3 0
NLDHIST1A -0.245 -6% Not Checked
Shear/Weight
NLMHIST1B -0.26 -0.245 6% 3 0 Not Checked
NLDHIST1B -0.253 -0.245 3% 3 0 Not Checked
NLMHIST1A 0.253 0.248 2% 3 0 Not Checked
A
Maximum Base 0.259 3 0
NLDHIST1A 0.248 4% Not Checked
Shear/Weight
NLMHIST1B 0.237 0.248 -4% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 6-011
A
Exterior Isolator (Joints NLMHIST3A -1.936 -1.686 15% 3 0 Not Checked
1 and 33) Minimum NLDHIST1A -1.681 -1.686 0% 3 0 Not Checked
Deformation (in) NLMHIST1B -1.807 -1.686 7% 3 0 Not Checked
A
Exterior Isolator (Joints NLMHIST3A 1.995 1.909 5% 3 0 Not Checked
1 and 33) Maximum NLDHIST1A 1.873 1.909 -2% 3 0 Not Checked
Deformation (in) NLMHIST1B 1.982 1.909 4% 3 0 Not Checked
B NLMHIST2B 2.003 1.909 5% 3 0 Not Checked
NLDHIST1B 1.947 1.909 2% 3 0 Not Checked
A
Exterior Isolator (Joints NLMHIST3A -5.953 -6.872 -13% 3 0 Not Checked
1 and 33) Minimum NLDHIST1A -5.239 -6.872 -24% 3 0 Not Checked
Shear Force (kip) NLMHIST1B -5.672 -6.872 -17% 3 0 Not Checked
B NLMHIST2B -5.831 -6.872 -15% 3 0 Not Checked
A
Exterior Isolator (Joints NLMHIST3A 2.25 1.183 90% 3 0 Not Checked
Shear Force (kip) NLMHIST1B 0.933 1.183 -21% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 6-011
A
Interior Isolator (Joints NLMHIST3A -1.936 -1.796 8% 3 0 Not Checked
2 and 34) Minimum NLDHIST1A -1.79 -1.796 0% 3 0 Not Checked
Deformation (in) NLMHIST1B -1.923 -1.796 7% 3 0 Not Checked
A
Interior Isolator (Joints NLMHIST3A 1.873 1.786 5% 3 0 Not Checked
Deformation (in) NLMHIST1B 1.871 1.786 5% 3 0 Not Checked
A
Interior Isolator (Joints NLMHIST3A -3.803 -3.498 9% 3 0 Not Checked
2 and 34) Minimum NLDHIST1A -3.292 -3.498 -6% 3 0 Not Checked
Shear Force (kip) NLMHIST1B -3.573 -3.498 2% 3 0 Not Checked
A
Interior Isolator (Joints NLMHIST3A 4.086 3.346 22% 3 0 Not Checked
2 and 34) Maximum NLDHIST1A 3.943 3.346 18% 3 0 Not Checked
Shear Force (kip) NLMHIST1B 3.836 3.346 15% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 6-011
#VALUE!
Example 6-012
Loading Percent Sap2000 Number of Result for % Diff From
Frequency Link Deformation Sap2000 Independent Difference Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
U1 Real (in) 1.05947 1.05947 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
0.12 Hz U1 Imaginary (in) -0.00674 -0.00674 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
U1 Magnitude (in) 1.05949 1.05949 0.00% 5 0 Not Checked
Example 6-012
#VALUE!
Example 7-001
Output Percent Number of Result for % Diff From
Cable Load Case Parameter Sap2000 Independent Difference Sap2000 Result Decimal Places Comparison Version 19.0.0
DEADTEMP Ux (jt. 2) (ft) 4258491 4170000 2% 0 0 Not Checked
C1
DEADTEMP Uz (jt. 2) (ft) -2555045 -2511000 2% 0 0 Not Checked
DISP1 Ux (jt. 2) (ft) 504.1 504.0 0% 1 0 Not Checked
C2
DISP1 Uz (jt. 2) (ft) -328.9 -328.8 0% 1 0 Not Checked
C3
DISP2 Uz (jt. 2) (ft) 15.73 15.73 0% 2 0 Not Checked
C4
C5
C6
Example 7-001
#VALUE!
Example 7-002
Comb1 Ux (jt. 2) (ft) -2.819 -2.819 0% 3 0 Not Checked
Comb1 Uz (jt. 2) (ft) -18.457 -18.457 0% 3 0 Not Checked
Example 7-003
Point Ux (jt. 1) (ft) -0.1328 -0.1328 0.0% 4 0 Not Checked
Point Uy (jt. 1) (ft) -0.1328 -0.1328 0.0% 4 0 Not Checked
Point Uz (jt. 1) (ft) -1.4745 -1.4764 -0.1% 4 0 Not Checked

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MHIST1 - Periodic time

Note: Model A has no tension stiffening.

Note: Model A has bending, shear and axial deformations.

Comparison with Peterson 1981

Thick Plate Option

Thick Plate Option

Model F Results (Parallelogram-shaped elements)

Load case 2 Thin Plate Uz 0.1061 0.1081 4 0

Thin Plate Ux 8.886E-04 9.000E-04 7 0

Model G Results (Trapezoidal-shaped elements with 60 x 2 mesh)

Load case 2 Thin Plate Uz 0.1071 0.1081 4 0

Thin Plate Ux 8.825E-04 9.000E-04 7 0

Model H Results Special Case for Twisting Comparison)

Thin Plate Option - Uniform Load - 2"x10" Plate

Thin Plate Option - Center Concentrated Load - 2"x2" Plate

Thin Plate Option - Center Concentrated Load - 2"x10" Plate

Thick Plate Option - Uniform Load - 2"x10" Plate

Thick Plate Option - Center Concentrated Load - 2"x2" Plate

Thick Plate Option - Center Concentrated Load - 2"x10" Plate

Thin Plate Option - Axial Deformations at Support

Thick Plate Option - Axial Deformations at Support

Thick Plate Option

Thick Plate Option

Thick Plate Option

Thick Plate Option

Thick Plate Option