Three
Dimensional
Static and
Dynamic Finite
Element Analysis
and Design of
Structures
T
i
t
l
e

SAP2000
V8 – Non Linear
A Comprehensive Software for the
Finite Element Modeling, Static, Dynamic
and Non-Linear Analysis and Design of
Structures

SAP2000
Key Features
•
Powerful and Integrated
Structural Analysis and Desi
gn Software
•
Fully Interactive Graphical
Interface for quickly creating
models

Work on Multiple View
•
Generate complex 3D models using plan,
elevation and developed views
Interactive
Modeling

SAP2000
Parametric Structures
•
Use templates and parametric structures to quickly
generate typical models
Interactive
Modeling

SAP2000
Powerful Editing Tools
•
Use quick draw to create
elements easily
•
Duplicate and generate elements
with move, merge, mirror and repl
icate
Interactive
Modeling

SAP2000
Powerful Editing Tools
•

•
User defined and named views
Interactive
Modeling

SAP2000
Guides and Grids
•
Accurate dimensioning with guidelines
and snapping
•
Multiple rectangular and cylindrical
coordinate systems with flexible grid syst
ems
Interactive
Modeling

SAP2000
Feedback and Information
•
Right button click for instantaneous information on selected objects
and elements
Interactive
ModelingSAP2000
Powerful Frame Elements
•
Simple Frame Elements for

CSI Section Designer:
A highly interactive and
comprehensive software for building
structural shapes and sections in
concrete, steel or composite materials
for Frame elements
Reinforced Concrete Simple SteelComposite SectionsBuilt-up Steel

SAP2000
Non-prismatic Frame Elements
•
Multiple non-prismatic segments over element length to model
beams of variable sections
Frame
Elements

SAP2000
Rigid End Offsets
•
Rigid End connections to model large
joints
•
Automated end offset evaluation and
assignment
Frame
Elements

SAP2000
End Releases
•

direction and axis
Frame
Elements

SAP2000
Temperature Gradient
•
Applied to Element Section in any direction
•
Applied to Nodes and Groups
Frame
Elements

SAP2000
Handle Prestress Cables
•
Load due to Prestress can be applied to
Frame Elements as Cables in Patterns an
d Load Cases
Frame
Elements

SAP2000
Non-Linear Link Element
•
For use with the dynamic time history analysis option
•
Link may be placed between any two joints or from joint to ground
•
Viscous damper with nonlinear exponent on velocity