5. TOOLS

CHAPTER 5 "TOOLS" 19 3.2.2 Model Smith Based on this method, in place of the wall, two bars are placed crosswise between the two columns, simulating the equivalent wall. The simulation using the "Smith Model" method is performed as follows: 1. At level 1: insert a beam as thick as the wall in place of the wall, 2. At level 0: insert the pedestal or the connecting beam, 3. Do the Mathematical Model Calculation, 4. Select the "Smith Model" command, 5. Open the 3D view and point to the beam member above. OBSERVATION: The program inserts two chiasmus bars between the two columns. At the same time the A, Ak, Asy, asz, and Iz of the members defining the boundaries of the wall i.e. the top and bottom beams are modified. The illustration you will see is the following. 3.2.3 Model diagonal bars Follow the same procedure of the "Smith Model" method. Based on the "Diagonals" method, in place of the wall, two bars are again placed crosswise between the two columns, simulating the equivalent wall. OBSERVATION: The main difference with the Smith method is that it does not follow an automatic modification of the inertial of the members defining the boundaries of the wall, i.e. the top and bottom beams, as before. You can achieve this yourself by changing the dimensions of the superstructure beam e.g. from 25/50 to 25/300 (i.e. giving the height as the height of the basement).