Frame Model Input

Geometry

1) Create the geometry (for example: in X-Z).

Set the X-Z view.

 

Draw the geometry. 

 

 

 

Elements

2) Define beam elements.

 

 

Select the lines, which have the same cross-section and material, to define beam elements.

3) Define support elements.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select the nodes, which have the same properties, to define nodal support elements. 

4) Define the nodal degrees of freedom.

 

 

Select all nodes to define degrees of freedom. Choose the ‘Frame in X-Z plane’ from the list. 

Loads

5) Define load cases and combinations.

 

 

 

6) Apply loads (nodal, distributed, thermal, fault in length, dead load).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select the beam elements, which have the same load.


 

Static

7) Start a linear static analysis.

 

Tutorial Download in Windows Media Video format

You may also want to choose to download the .WMV (Windows Media Video) format movie (open with Windows Media Playe, RealOne, DivX) or watch it online with Windows Media Player:
bulletFrame: Step-by-step tutorial.



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