SAP 2000 INTEGRATED SOFTWARE FOR STRUCTURAL
ANALYSIS & DESIGN
Technology
SAP2000 Modeling
SAP2000 is available in three different levels: Basic (B), Plus (P) and Advanced (A). Different add-on modules are also available: Bridge (BR), Offshore/wave (OS), Staged Construction (SC). A letter in parenthesis following a feature identifies the version(s) that are associated with it.
MODELING (A, P, B)
• Object Based Graphical Interface
• Model Templates with Auto Meshing
• Frame, Cable and Tendon Members
• Area (Shell) and Solid Objects with Internal Meshing
• Integrated Graphical Section Designer for Complex Frame Shapes
• Bridge Wizard for Bridge Modeling (A, P, BR)
• Editing with Move, Merge, Mirror and Replicate
• Accurate Dimensioning with Guidelines and Snapping
• Auto Edge Constraints for Mismatched Shell Meshes
• Quick Draw Options for Object Creation
• Tendons in Frame, Shell and Solid Objects
• Parametric Bridge Cross Sections (A, P, BR)
• Support for Multiple Coordinate Systems
• Powerful Grouping and Selection Options
• Definition of Highway Layout Lines (A, P, BR)
• Automatic Generation of Code Lateral Wind and Seismic Loads
• Wind Loads on Open Structures
• Transfer of Loads from Area Objects to Framing Systems
• Application of Lane Loads to Bridge (A, P, BR)
• Cracked Properties – Property Modification Factors
• Gravity, Pressure and Thermal Loading
• Line and Surface Multi-Linear Springs (A)
• Staged Construction Analysis (A, SC)
• Wave Generator (A, OS)
• Parametric Tendon Layout for Box Girders (A, P, BR)
