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Hi,
I have a question about the output reading in post-processor:
1. what is the different of V2(A) and V2(B)in post-processor 'element action effects - Frame Forces'.

Hi,
I am just wondering why we need to put a concrete cap on top of the pier when we create a bridge model? what will happen if not.

Huffte thank you very much !!!!
I am an Uni student, so I am not really very good at this.

thank you again huffte.
But I am still not really understand the part that make the Beam-Pier connection became rigid or flexible.

<t>Huffte,<br/>
I have made my model. But another problem occurs.<br/>
After the software analyze for a while these came out:<br/>
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Time= 3.01493, dt= 0.04500 (Iter: 2 => Converg)<br/>
Time= 3.05993, dt= 0.04500 (Iter: 2 => Converg)<br/>
Time= 3.05993, dt= (Iter: 1 => fbd_Ite)<br ...

Thanks for your help huffte.

The third and 4th nodes are non structural nodes right? and if I am using circular bearing, I could just define the axial direction of the link with one node. Is that right?

So what about defining the rigid connection for the beam-pier link?

thank you very much !!!

<t>Hi,<br/>
I am new to Seismostruct. <br/>
I am modelling a ramp bridge and going to analysis the response of the bridge under earthquake.<br/>
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I have a problem with creating the Rubber Bearing that link the piers and the beam. I am not sure what kind of value I should enter inside the F1, F2 ...

Hi,
I am just wondering if I can draw a curved structure in the Seismostruct? How can I draw it if I can.

Thanks for helping me.