5. TOOLS

CHAPTER 5 "TOOLS" 17 - Continue with "Calculate" the mathematical model, which means creating nodes that are disconnected from each other. - Connect the nodes with linear members of high stiffness, similar to that of the walls and zero specific weight. After defining the membership properties, it is sufficient to select the first node and window all the others and the program places a member from node to node. EXAMPLE: Simulation of basement walls and insertion of footings at the base . 1) Enter the physical model of the columns and beams at level 1 (above the foundation level). 2) Select the command "Beams in columns" to convert the beams that will become the walls of the basement. 3) Select the command "Basic">>"Copy layer", the arrow for level change and go to the foundation layer where you select the command "Basic">>"Paste layer", 4) Select "Tools">>"Model">>"Calculation"; 5) Return to level 1 where you have to join the new nodes with linear members of high stiffness, similar to that of the walls and zero specific weight. 6) Select the command "Modeling">>"Member">>"Mathematical" and in the dialog box: -You can repeat the same procedure at the foundation level or select the pole sections and, using the Copy command, copy them to level 0 at the corresponding position.