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CSI Analysis Reference Manual

Introduction
Objects and Elements
Coordinate Systems
Joints and Degrees of Freedom
Constraints and Welds
Material Properties
Frame Element
Frame Hinge Properties
Cable Element
Shell Element
Plane Element
Asolid Element
Solid Element
Link/Support Element-Basic
Link/Support Element-Advanced
Tendon Object
Load Patterns
Load Cases
Modal Analysis
Response-Spectrum Analysis
Linear Time-History Analysis
Geometric Nonlinearity
Nonlinear Static Analysis
Nonlinear Time-History Analysis
Frequency Domain Analyses
Bridge Analysis
References


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Contents

Overview

Body Constraint

Plane Definition

Diaphragm Constraint

Plate Constraint

Axis Definition

Rod Constraint

Beam Constraint

Equal Constraint

Local Constraint

Welds

Automatic Master Joint

Constraint Output

FAQ

I have two joints that are connected using body constraint. Each of these joints is connected to several elements. When free body diagram is constructed for the set of the two joints, it does not seem to be in equilibrium. Am I missing something?

 Open Question (all)

Desired Features

  • Graphically display all joints constrained by a selected constraint.  Desired Feature  (all)

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Constraints and Welds
Overview

Rigid behavior
Coupled constraints
Fixed DOF in links
Bearings and foundation springs in BrIM
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