Template - 2D Frames

The template structures available on the 2D Frames form include portal, concentric braced or eccentric braced frames.

Choose the type of frame by clicking on it in the 2D Frames Type drop-down list in the upper left corner of the form. A drawing of the selected frame type will be shown in the small display box.

Portal Frames

Braced (Concentric) Frames

Braced (Eccentric ) Frames

 

Example:  Use of the portal frame template is demonstrated in Problem A, Problem G, Problem K, Problem L, Problem N, Problem Q,  and Problem V.

 

Access the 2D Frames form as follows:

  1. Click the File menu > New Model command to display the New Model form.

  2. Set the Units to Metric or English using the Initialize Model from Defaults with Units drop-down list or the Initialize from Existing Model option.

  3. Click the 2D Frames button.