semi-rigid connections

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ehsanala
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semi-rigid connections

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hi
How to model semi-rigid connection?
Please help.

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fmk
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Re: semi-rigid connections

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use a spring element between beam and column.
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sentosab
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Re: semi-rigid connections

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Dear fmk,

Could you mention which spring element that can be used? I try to search in ( http://opensees.berkeley.edu/wiki/index ... nt_Command ) but I can't find it. Thank you before.

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Re: semi-rigid connections

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zeroLength element

http://opensees.berkeley.edu/wiki/index ... th_Element
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sentosab
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Re: semi-rigid connections

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Thank you!
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