SAP2000
(SAP2000)
Definition
SAP2000 (SAP2000) Tool
SAP2000 is a structural analysis and design software used to model, analyze, and design civil engineering structures, providing tools for both simple and complex structural systems.
Expertise Level
Level 1
Basic
1. Can navigate the SAP2000 interface and create basic structural models.
2. Understands how to input simple loads and boundary conditions.
3. Performs basic static analysis and interprets simple results.
Level 2
Intermediate
1. Models more complex structures including frames and shells with multiple load cases.
2. Applies advanced loading scenarios such as dynamic and seismic loads.
3. Performs modal and response spectrum analyses and validates model results.
Level 3
Advanced
1. Develops fully detailed and optimized models for large-scale complex projects.
2. Integrates nonlinear analysis, performance-based design, and advanced material modeling.
3. Interprets comprehensive analysis outputs to guide design decisions and troubleshooting.
