sap general information
DESCRIPTION
SAP for beginnersTRANSCRIPT
STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND
DRAWING (CE-402) DESIGN CLASS
SESSIONAL CRITERIA
CLASS PERFORMANCE
ATTENDANCE
TIMELY COMPLETION OF WORKBOOK
ASSIGNMENTS
Three Dimensional Static and Dynamic
Finite Element
Analysis and Design
of Structures
SAP2000
V16
A Comprehensive Software for the
Finite Element Modeling, Static, Dynamic
and Non-Linear Analysis and Design of
Structures
Key Features
Powerful and Integrated Structural Analysis and Design Software
Fully Interactive Graphical Interface for quickly creating models
Extensive Analysis Options including
Linear-Static, Linear-Dynamic,
Nonlinear-Dynamic
Automated design of Concrete and
Steel Members to various International
Codes
Fully formatted, customized reporting
DXF Import and Export Link to
AutoCAD
INSTALLING SAP 2000
INSTALLING SAP 2000
INSTALLING SAP 2000
INSTALLING SAP 2000
COPY THE FILE “LSERVC” AND PASTE IN
TO THE FOLDER IN HARD DRIVE C
OPENING SAP 2000
INTERFACE
Main title bar
Menu bar
Tool bars Display tab Windows list
Coordinate System
Current Units Status Bar
Active
Display
Window
Display
Window
USING THE MOUSE
The left and right mouse buttons have different functions depending on the
location of the mouse in the graphical user interface.
In the menu and toolbar areas, the mouse buttons have the following
functions:
Left button
Select commands from the menus or toolbar buttons.
Move the toolbars around.
Right button: Customize the toolbars.
USING THE MOUSE
Clicking either mouse button in a display window makes that window active. Within a
display window, the mouse buttons have the following functions:
Left mouse button, depending on the program mode (i.e., Draw or Select node):
Draw new objects.
Select existing objects.
Perform graphical operations such as pan, zoom, and rotate.
Right mouse button:
When clicked on an object, this button accesses information about the object. Objects may be edited by
double clicking (left mouse button) on items in the object information form.
When clicked on the background, this button accesses a menu of operations.
HELP
HELP
HELP
HELP
HELP
“Watch & Learn™Movies”
One of the best resources available for learning about the SAP2000 program is the “Watch & Learn™ Movies” series, which may be accessed through the CSI web site at http://www.csiamerica.com. Those movies contain a wealth of information for both the first time user and the experienced expert, covering a wide range of topics from basic operation to complex modeling.
CSi Wiki Technical Knowledgebase
CSi maintains a Wiki page containing answers to frequently asked support questions as well as additional insights on program operation. This is a good first stop before contacting technical support because many of the most common, as well as some esoteric, questions are answered here. This page is fully indexed and searchable, and may be found at https://wiki.csiamerica.com.
Technical Support
Free technical support is available from Computers and Structures, Inc. (CSI) or your dealer via phone and e-mail for 90 days after the software has been purchased. After 90 days, priority technical support is available only to those with a yearly Support, Upgrade and Maintenance plan (SUM). Customers who do not have a current SUM subscription can obtain technical support, but via e-mail only and at the non-priority level.
GRID LINES
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GRID LINES
GRID LINES
Object
The physical structural members in a structural model are
represented by objects
Types
1. Point objects
2. Line Objects
3. Area Objects
4. Solid objects