| I. |
Define Material/Frame Section Properties |
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a. |
Auto-Select Lists |
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b. |
Section Designer |
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II. |
Lateral Load Cases Definitions |
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a. |
Auto Wind Loads |
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1. Wind Exposure Parameters |
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2. Exposure Height |
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3. Wind Coefficients |
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4. Open Frame Structure Loading |
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b. |
Auto Seismic Loads |
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1. Load Direction and Eccentricities |
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2. Special Seismic Load Effects |
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3. Seismic Factors and Coefficients |
III. |
Diaphragm Assignment |
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a. |
Rigid Diaphragm |
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b. |
Semi-Rigid Diaphragm |
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IV. |
Load Combinations |
V. |
Meshing |
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a. |
Floor Elements |
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b. |
Wall |
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| VI. |
Frame Analysis Output |
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a. |
Lateral Load Calculations |
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b. |
Distribution of Story Forces |
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c. |
Lateral Displacement |
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| VII. |
Design Capabilities |
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a. |
Steel Frame |
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b. |
Concrete Beam/Column |
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c. |
Shear Wall |
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d. |
Composite Beam |
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