rigid beam

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khatibi_m
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rigid beam

Post by khatibi_m »

Dear Dr silvia
I would consider soil-structure interaction. I would model foundation by rigid beam. which is element proper for this modeling?
silvia
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Post by silvia »

i'd use the
rigidLink Command

see the manual about it.
Silvia Mazzoni, PhD
Structural Consultant
Degenkolb Engineers
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San Francisco, CA. 94104
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