Add Sequential Construction Cases

Form: Auto Construction Sequence Load Case

An auto sequential construction case provides an automated method of creating static
nonlinear staged construction cases that are specifically tailored to model construction
sequence loading. Note that only one auto sequential construction case can be defined
per model file.

1. Before defining the automatic sequential construction cases, define the Load
pattern(s) that will be used to define the Load Pattern (see below) for the active
structure.

2. Click the Define menu > Auto Construction Sequence Cases command to display
the Auto Construction Sequence Load Case form.

3. Select the type of construction sequence to be defined:

Case Is Active check box. If this check box is unchecked, the auto construction
sequence is inactive. No construction sequence case is defined. Use this option to
disable the existing construction sequence.

Auto Construction Sequence Load Case Name edit box. Use the name for the load
case suggested in the associated edit box or type a new name in the box.

Geometric Nonlinearity Option drop-down list. Geometric nonlinearity effects are

considered on all elements in the structure. Typically, the P-delta option is
adequate. If reasonable, it is recommended that the analysis be performed first
without P-delta (i.e., select None from the drop-down list), adding geometric
nonlinearity effects later. The following options are available:

o None option. All equilibrium equations are considered in the undeformed

configuration of the structure.
o P-Delta option. The equilibrium equations take into partial account the
deformed configuration of the structure. Tensile forces tend to resist the
rotation of elements and stiffen the structure, and compressive forces tend
to enhance the rotation of elements and destabilize the structure. This may
require a moderate amount of iteration.

o P-Delta plus Large Displacements option. All equilibrium equations are

written in the deformed configuration of the structure. This may require a
large amount of iteration.

Construction Sequence

o Combine this number of Stories in each Construction Sequence Group edit

box. Enter the value for the number of stories in each sequence. This means
the structure will start with n stories in the first stage, n more stories will be
added in the second stage for a total of 2n stories, and so on.

o Exclude this Group Until the Last Step check box and drop-down list. Check
this check box to specify that a Group be excluded from the construction
sequence until the last step. Use the drop-down list to select the Group.

Loads Applied area. Use the edit boxes, buttons, and display lists in this area to
specify the Load Pattern. The distribution of load applied on the structure for a
given construction sequence case is defined as a scaled combination of one or
more of the following:

o Any load pattern.

o A uniform acceleration acting in any of the three global directions. The force
at each joint is proportional to the mass tributary to that joint and acts in the
specified direction.

o A modal load for any eigen or Ritz mode. The force at each joint is
proportional to the product of the modal displacement, the modal circular
frequency squared (2), and the mass tributary to that joint, and it acts in the
direction of the modal displacement.

The load combination for each construction case is incremental, i.e., it acts in addition to
the load already on the structure if starting from a previous static nonlinear case.
Add button.

Select a load from the Load drop-down list.

Enter the appropriate value in Scale Factor edit box.
Click the Add button.

Delete button.

Highlight the load to be deleted in the display list.

Click the Delete button.

Design Combinations - Replace Dead Type Cases with this Case in All Default Design
Combinations check box. When this check box is checked, the Construction Sequence
Case being defined will replace the default Dead case used in all default design
combinations created by the program.