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column with variable cross-sections
Posted: 15 Sep 2011, 16:31
by napoleon
I am a new user of Seismosoft, I want to simulate a high column with variable cross-sections use fiber element, I need your help. Please!
Re: column with variable cross-sections
Posted: 24 Sep 2011, 12:24
by seismosoft
We do not understand your problem? Why can you not simply change the section of your column element?..
Seismosoft Support
Re: column with variable cross-sections
Posted: 01 Oct 2011, 06:30
by huffte
If I understand correctly, you have something like a tapered column, the cross sectional dimensions of which change along the length of the member. If so,I believe you will have to discretize the taper and use prismatic elements.
I believe you will have to subdivide the column into elements and then assign the various properties to the individual elements of the subdivision. I don't believe that SeismoStruct currently handles non-prismatic elements.