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High-Resolution Modeling of Steel Structures

Surampudi, Bala Anjani Vasudha
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1504787210175847

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2017, MS, University of Cincinnati, Engineering and Applied Science: Civil Engineering.
Computer modeling has become the conventional method of analyzing and designing structures of all complexities. A number of modeling software packages are currently in use for this purpose. Software with various specific abilities are available to engineers. While engineers have multiple options to consider for modeling, there are no guidelines to allow engineers and owners to agree upon extent of detailing needed during modelling. This study evaluates various benchmark problems at different Degrees of Detail and Level of Analysis to provide a basis for research and eventual development of guidelines for high-resolution modeling of steel structures. Observations from analysis of six benchmark problems provide information to define terms that necessary to develop the guidelines in the future. Four of the six examples are used to define Degree of Detail and the remaining two examples to define Level of Analysis (Definitions of Degree of Detail are discussed in detail and the concept of Level of Analysis is introduced in this document) Initial benchmark example problems mentioned above were analyzed using SAP2000 using various details such as frames, shells etc. Evaluation of further examples was using various known methods of static nonlinear analysis as recommended by AISC 360. To corroborate terms defined in the document, inferences from the results of the benchmark examples. While every problem could be evaluated using extreme detailing of models and complex analysis methods, the Degree of Detail and the Level of Analysis must be restricted based on necessity.
James Swanson, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
Thomas M. Burns, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Gian Rassati, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
246 p.
Civil Engineering
Steel Structures; Analysis; Level of Development; Degree of Detail; High-Resolution Modeling; Finite Element Modeling

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  • Surampudi, B. A. V. (2017). High-Resolution Modeling of Steel Structures [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1504787210175847

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Surampudi, Bala Anjani Vasudha. High-Resolution Modeling of Steel Structures. 2017. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1504787210175847.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Surampudi, Bala Anjani Vasudha. "High-Resolution Modeling of Steel Structures." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1504787210175847

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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