A. To specify a P-Delta analysis
To instruct the program to perform a second-order, P-Delta analysis, use the following procedure.
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on the Analysis and Design ribbon tab, select the Analysis Commands tool in the Analysis Data group
- Select the PDelta Analysis tab.
- Type the Number of Iterations to use.
- (オプション) Check the Use Geometric Stiffness (Kg) option to include stiffening effects of the KG matrix. Refer to 応力硬化マトリックス(オプション2)に関する注意 for details on this option.
- Check the Small Delta option to include effects of member deflection (i.e., P-δ effects). This option is recommended. Clear this option to only consider effects of structure drift (i.e., P-Δ effects).
- Select the Print Option you want to use.
- Click Add. The PDetla Analysis command is added to the input file.