Beam supported by springs

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WhiteNoise
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Beam supported by springs

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Hello dear OpenSees users,
I want to model springs at location of supports through a beam, somebody knows how can I do it?
Thanx in advance!
silvia
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Post by silvia »

use zero-length elements.
Silvia Mazzoni, PhD
Structural Consultant
Degenkolb Engineers
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA. 94104
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