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by JRCM
28 Mar 2025, 08:17
Forum: 03-Analytical/modelling capabilities
Topic: Code-Based Checks for Steel Columns and Beams
Replies: 1
Views: 205

Code-Based Checks for Steel Columns and Beams

Greetings!

We are trying to use the "Code-Based Checks" function of Seismostruct for our 5-story residential building made with steel beams and columns. In the "Frame Elements" tab, no elements are showing. Is there any way to make the "Code-based Checks" function work on steel structures?

Thank ...
by JRCM
13 Feb 2025, 16:41
Forum: 03-Analytical/modelling capabilities
Topic: Modelling of Steel Columns in Building Modeler + Structure Self-Weight
Replies: 5
Views: 2063

Re: Modelling of Steel Columns in Building Modeler + Structure Self-Weight

Dear Z.gronti,

I have a few follow-up questions:

1. Is there a way to set the self-weight of slabs outside the building modeller facility? From what I know so far, slabs are modelled as rigid diaphragms in this software. However, I can't seem to find where I can change the self-weight properties ...
by JRCM
05 Feb 2025, 07:04
Forum: 03-Analytical/modelling capabilities
Topic: Modelling of Steel Columns in Building Modeler + Structure Self-Weight
Replies: 5
Views: 2063

Modelling of Steel Columns in Building Modeler + Structure Self-Weight

Hello, new user here!

I am trying to perform a static pushover analysis on a 5-story building with steel columns (W-sections). Does the building modeller have this functionality?

Follow-up question, does Seismostruc automatically calculate the self-weight of the elements present in the building ...

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