Tekla Structural Designer 2016 Reference Guides (ACI/AISC)

March 2016

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Table of Contents Analysis Verification Examples .................................................................................................... 1

Analysis Limitations and Assumptions ................................................................................... 1

Linear analysis of structures containing material nonlinearity ...................................... 1

Nonlinear spring supports ............................................................................................... 1

Tension only, or compression only elements ................................................................ 1

Nonlinear axial spring, or nonlinear torsional spring elements ................................. 1

Tension only cross braces ................................................................................................ 1

Analysis of structures containing geometric nonlinearity ............................................... 2

Analysis of structures containing curved beams .............................................................. 2

Story Shears ............................................................................................................................ 2

Member Deflections .............................................................................................................. 2

Unstable Structures ............................................................................................................... 2

Flat Slab Structures ............................................................................................................ 2

Analysis Verification Examples ................................................................................................ 3

1st Order Linear - Simple Cantilever ................................................................................... 3

Problem Definition ............................................................................................................ 3

Assumptions ....................................................................................................................... 3

Key Results .......................................................................................................................... 3

Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 4

1st Order Linear - Simply Supported Square Slab ............................................................ 4

Problem Definition ............................................................................................................ 4

Assumptions ....................................................................................................................... 4

Key Results .......................................................................................................................... 4

Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 5

1st Order Linear - 3D truss ................................................................................................... 5

Problem Definition ............................................................................................................ 5

Key Results .......................................................................................................................... 5

Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 6

1st Order linear - Thermal Load on Simply Supported Beam ......................................... 6

Problem Definition ............................................................................................................ 6

Assumptions ....................................................................................................................... 6

Key Results .......................................................................................................................... 6

Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 6

1st Order Nonlinear - Simple Cantilever ............................................................................ 7

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Problem Definition ............................................................................................................ 7

Assumptions ....................................................................................................................... 7

Key Results .......................................................................................................................... 7

Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 7

1st Order Nonlinear - Nonlinear Supports ........................................................................ 7

Problem Definition ............................................................................................................ 7

Assumptions ....................................................................................................................... 8

Key Results .......................................................................................................................... 8

Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 8

1st Order Nonlinear - Displacement Loading of a Plane Frame ..................................... 8

Problem Definition ............................................................................................................ 8

Assumptions ....................................................................................................................... 9

Key Results .......................................................................................................................... 9

Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 9

2nd Order Linear - Simple Cantilever ................................................................................. 9

Problem Definition ............................................................................................................ 9

Assumptions ..................................................................................................................... 10

Key Results ........................................................................................................................ 10

Conclusion ........................................................................................................................ 10

2nd Order linear - Simply Supported Beam .................................................................... 10

Problem Definition .......................................................................................................... 10

Assumptions ..................................................................................................................... 11

Key Results ........................................................................................................................ 11

Conclusion ........................................................................................................................ 11

Reference .......................................................................................................................... 11

2nd Order Nonlinear - Tension Only Cross Brace .......................................................... 11

Problem Definition .......................................................................................................... 11

Assumptions ..................................................................................................................... 12

Key Results ........................................................................................................................ 12

Conclusion ........................................................................................................................ 12

2nd Order Nonlinear - Compression Only Element ....................................................... 13

Problem Definition .......................................................................................................... 13

Assumptions ..................................................................................................................... 13

Key Results ........................................................................................................................ 13

Conclusion ........................................................................................................................ 13

1st Order Vibration - Simply Supported Beam ................................................................ 13

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Problem Definition .......................................................................................................... 13

Assumptions ...............................................................................................