Figure 2-‐39 -‐ Model Information
Table 2-‐2 -‐ Model Information Options Description
2.6.2 Analysis Options
An image of the Analysis Options default / configuration page can be seen in Figure 2-‐40. These options pertain to overall properties about the model. Information describing each option can be seen in Table 2-‐3. Pressing the edit link at the bottom of the page will allow the user to modify these values.
Figure 2-‐40 -‐ Analysis Options
Table 2-‐3 -‐ Analysis Options Descriptions
2.6.3 Damping Options
An image of the Damping Options default / configuration page can be seen in Figure 2-‐41.
These options pertain to the application of damping throughout the model. Information describing each option can be seen in Table 2-‐4. Pressing the edit link at the bottom of the page will allow the user to modify these values.
Figure 2-‐41 -‐ Damping Options Table 2-‐4 -‐ Damping Option Descriptions
2.6.4 Diaphragm Options
An image of the Diaphragm Options default / configuration page can be seen in Figure 2-‐42.
These options pertain to the application of diaphragms throughout the model. Information describing each option can be seen in Table 2-‐5. Pressing the edit link at the bottom of the page will allow the user to modify these values.
Figure 2-‐42 -‐ Diaphragm Options Table 2-‐5-‐ Diaphragm Option Descriptions
2.6.5 Convergence Options
An image of the Convergence Options default / configuration page can be seen in Figure 2-‐43.
These options pertain to the limits of the analysis module. Information describing each option can be seen in Table 2-‐6. Pressing the edit link at the bottom of the page will allow the user to modify these values.
Figure 2-‐43 -‐ Convergence Options
Table 2-‐6-‐ Convergence Options Descriptions
2.6.6 Fiber Options
An image of the Fiber Options default / configuration page can be seen in Figure 2-‐44.
These options effect the distribution of fibers STEEL uses in its elements. A table summarizing these options can be seen in Table 2-‐7. It is recommended that the user use the recommended values, which can be found in the SteelConverter manual. Pressing the edit link at the bottom of the page will allow the user to modify these values.
Figure 2-‐44 -‐ Fiber Options Table 2-‐7 -‐ Fiber Options Descriptions
2.6.7 Vertical Constraint Options
An image of the Vertical Constraint Options default / configuration page can be seen in Figure 2-‐45. These options effect the stiffness STEEL uses when assigning vertical constraints to nodes to enforce vertical compatibility. The default vertical constraint stiffness will be applied
to all vertical connection elements unless a specific override is found for that node. A table summarizing these options can be seen in Table 2-‐8. It is recommended that the user use the values provided in the SteelConverter manual. Pressing the edit link at the bottom of the page will allow the user to modify these values. Note that adding a specific vertical constraint in the profile default will require the user to enter the ETABS coordinates of the node manually while adding a constraint in the analysis configuration, which allows the user to select the desired ETABS node from a dropdown.
Figure 2-‐45 -‐ Vertical Constraint Options
Table 2-‐8 -‐ Vertical Constraint Options Descriptions
2.6.8 Load & Post-‐Processing Options
An image of the Load and Post-‐Processing Options default / configuration page can be seen in Figure 2-‐46. These options allow the user to send custom post-‐processing requests to the ComputeNodes and have these requests automatically be applied to all new analyses. A table summarizing these options can be seen in Table 2-‐9. For more information on the various post-‐processing options see section 2.5.3. Pressing the edit link at the bottom of the page will allow the user to modify these values. Note that adding a post-‐processing request in the profile default will require the user to enter the ETABS model information manually, such as nodal coordinates or grid names, while adding a request in the analysis configuration allows the user to select the desired ETABS information from a dropdown.
If the Load & Post-‐Processing options page is viewed during the specific analysis configuration an additional option of which ground motions to run will be provided. An image of this can be seen in Figure 2-‐47. Ground motions can be removed or added by pressing the edit button and checking or unchecking the ground motion of interest. Additionally, pressing the Customize Post-‐Processing button next to an earthquake will allow the user to set what
post-‐processing to run for that specific ground motion. Pressing the Apply to All button just above the ground motion listing will apply the general post-‐processing requests to all ground motions, replacing any customization done.
Figure 2-‐46 -‐ Load & Post Processing Options Table 2-‐9 -‐ Load & Post Processing Options Descriptions
Figure 2-‐47 -‐ Load & Post-‐Processing Options -‐ Analysis Configuration
2.6.9 Response Time History Options
An image of the Response Time History Options default / configuration page can be seen in Figure 2-‐48. These options allow the user to send custom requests for a particular node, panel-‐zone, or element time history output and have these requests automatically be applied to all new analyses. A table summarizing these options can be seen in Table 2-‐10. For more information on the various post-‐processing options see the SteelConverter manual. Pressing the edit link at the bottom of the page will allow the user to modify these values. Note that adding a time history requests in the profile default will require the user to enter the ETABS model information manually while adding a request in the analysis configuration allows the user to select the desired ETABS information from a dropdown.
Figure 2-‐48 -‐ Response Time History Options Table 2-‐10 -‐ Response Time History Options Descriptions
2.6.10 Material Model Options
An image of the Material Model Options default / configuration page can be seen in Figure 2-‐49. These options allow the user to define the material properties STEEL uses during its analysis. STEEL is capable of using a maximum of two STEEL materials and one concrete material. For more information on the conversion process see the SteelConverter manual. A table summarizing these options can be seen in Table 2-‐11. Pressing the edit link at the bottom of the page will allow the user to modify these values.
Figure 2-‐49 -‐ Material Model Options
Table 2-‐11 -‐ Material Model Options Descriptions
2.6.11 Foundation Node Options
An image of the Foundation Node Options default / configuration page can be seen in Figure 2-‐50. These options affect how STEEL converts ETABS foundation springs. The default nonlinear spring properties will be applied to foundation node elements unless a specific override is found for that spring type. A table summarizing these options can be seen in Table 2-‐12. Pressing the edit link at the bottom of the page will allow the user to modify these values.
Figure 2-‐50 -‐ Foundation Node Options Table 2-‐12 -‐ Foundation Node Options Descriptions