Eccentric load

[Muntasir]

Hi,
I am trying to apply a eccentric load in a column. How I can apply that eccentric load. Can anyone help me.

Thanks
Muntasir

[huffte]

Perhaps the best way would be to apply the axial force concentrically along with a moment about the appropriate axis. Depending upon the adjacent members framing into the column and the true point of application of the eccentric load, it may be necessary to add a joint near the to of the column to whihc the load may be applied. Or it may be reasonable to just apply the force/moment pair at a joint node.

[Muntasir]

Hi Hufte,
Thanks for your reply. I am trying to apply the eccentric load on a single column. It is not a part of a frame. Moreover I was wondering how can I apply moment in seismostruct. Any help on this issue will be appreciated.

Thanks

[ricardomonteiro]

Hi Muntasir,

To apply a moment, simply use the Force type Permanent Load, choosing the moment 'direction' you want, rx, ry or rz.

Ricardo