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Hyper-Linked Contents
Active Degrees of Freedom
Analysis Options
Area Added Mass Assignments
Area Auto Mesh Assignments
Area Bridge Object Flags
Area Edge Constraint Assignments
Area Loads - Gravity
Area Loads - Pore Pressure
Area Loads - Rotate
Area Loads - Strain
Area Loads - Surface Pressure
Area Loads - Temperature
Area Loads - Uniform
Area Loads - Uniform To Frame
Area Loads - Wind Pressure Coefficients
Area Local Axes Assignments 1 - Typical
Area Local Axes Assignments 2 - Advanced
Area Material Temperatures
Area Overwrites - J oint Offsets
Area Overwrites - Thickness
Area Section Assignments
Area Section Properties
Area Section Property Design Parameters
Area Section Property Layers
Area Section Properties - Bridge Object Flags
Area Spring Assignments
Area Stiffness Modifiers
Area Stiffness Modifier Definitions
Area Vehicle Response Component Overwrites
Auto Seismic - AS 1170 2007
Auto Seismic - BOCA96
Auto Seismic - Chinese 2002
Auto Seismic - Eurocode8 2004
Auto Seismic - IBC2003
Auto Seismic - IBC2006
Auto Seismic - IS1893:2002
Auto Seismic - NBCC 2005
Auto Seismic - NBCC95
Auto Seismic - NEHRP97
Auto Seismic - NZS 1170 2004
Auto Seismic - UBC94
Auto Seismic - UBC97
Auto Seismic - UBC97 Isolated
Auto Seismic - User Coefficient
Auto Seismic - User Loads
Auto Seismic Eccentricity Overrides
Auto Seismic Loads To Groups
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Auto Seismic Loads To Horizontal Diaphragms
Auto Seismic Loads To J oints
Auto Wave 1 - General
Auto Wave 2 - Tabular Display
Auto Wave 3 - Wave Characteristics - General
Auto Wave 4 - Wave Characteristics - User Horizontal Coordinates
Auto Wave 5 - Wave Characteristics - User Vertical Coordinates
Auto Wave 6 - Wave Characteristics - User Wave Data
Auto Wave 7 - Current Profile
Auto Wave 8 - Marine Growth
Auto Wave 9 - Drag And Inertia Coefficients
Auto Wave 10 - Wave Wind Loads
Auto Wind - API 4F
Auto Wind - ASCE7-88
Auto Wind - ASCE7-95
Auto Wind - ASCE7-02
Auto Wind - ASCE7-05
Auto Wind - BOCA96
Auto Wind - BS6399-95
Auto Wind - Chinese 2002
Auto Wind - Eurocode1 2005
Auto Wind - IS875-1987
Auto Wind - Mexican
Auto Wind - NBCC 2005
Auto Wind - NBCC95
Auto Wind - UBC94
Auto Wind - UBC97
Auto Wind - User
Auto Wind Exposure For Horizontal Diaphragms
Auto Wind Loads To Groups
Auto Wind Loads To Horizontal Diaphragms
Auto Wind Loads To J oints
Bridge Design Preferences - J TG-D62-2004
Bridge Design Preferences - AASHTOLRFD07
Bridge DesReqSeismic 01 - General
Bridge DesReqSeismic 02 - Gravity Load Case
Bridge DesReqSeismic 03 - Modal And RS Load Cases
Bridge DesReqSeismic 04 - Pushover Load Case
Bridge DesReqSuper 01 - General
Bridge DesReqSuper 02 - Station Ranges
Bridge DesReqSuper 03 - Demand Sets
Bridge DesReqSuper 04 - Param - AASHTOSTD02 - CBoxStress
Bridge DesReqSuper 08 - Param - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxStress
Bridge DesReqSuper 09 - Param - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxShear
Bridge DesReqSuper 10 - Param - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxFlexure
Bridge DesReqSuper 11 - Param - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxPrinc
Bridge DesReqSuper 12 - Param - J TG-D62-2004 - CBoxStress
Bridge DesReqSuper 13 - Param - J TG-D62-2004 - CBoxCrkStress
Bridge DesReqSuper 14 - Param - J TG-D62-2004 - CBoxFlexure
Bridge DesReqSuper 15 - Param - J TG-D62-2004 - CBoxShear
Bridge DesReqSuper 16 - Param - J TG-D62-2004 - CBoxPrinc
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Bridge DesReqSuper 17 - Param - J TG-D62-2004 - CBoxCrkPrinc
Bridge DesReqSuper 18 - Demand - AASHTOSTD02 - CBoxStress
Bridge DesReqSuper 25 - LLDF - AASHTOLRFD07
Bridge DesReqSuper 26 - Param - AASHTOLRFD07 - PCCompStress
Bridge DesReqSuper 27 - Param - AASHTOLRFD07 - PCCompShear
Bridge DesReqSuper 28 - Param - AASHTOLRFD07 - PCCompFlexure
Bridge Abutment Definitions
Bridge Bearing Definitions
Bridge Bent Definitions 1 - General
Bridge Bent Definitions 2 - Column Data
Bridge Diaphragm Definitions
Bridge Foundation Spring Definitions
Bridge Layout Line 1 - General
Bridge Layout Line 2 - Horizontal Layout Data
Bridge Layout Line 3 - Vertical Layout Data
Bridge Layout Line 4 - Layout Line Points
Bridge Model Summary 01 - Bearing Supports
Bridge Object Definitions 01 - General
Bridge Object Definitions 02 - Reference Line
Bridge Object Definitions 03 - Spans 1 - General
Bridge Object Definitions 04 - Spans 2 - Parametric Variations
Bridge Object Definitions 05 - Spans 3 - User Variations
Bridge Object Definitions 06 - Abutments
Bridge Object Definitions 07 - Bents
Bridge Object Definitions 08 - Hinges
Bridge Object Definitions 09 - Super Elevation 1 - General
Bridge Object Definitions 10 - Super Elevation 2 - User
Bridge Object Definitions 11 - Prestress 1 - General
Bridge Object Definitions 12 - Prestress 2 - Vertical Layout
Bridge Object Definitions 13 - Prestress 3 - Horizontal Layout
Bridge Object Definitions 14 - Diaphragms
Bridge Object Definitions 15 - Update Data
Bridge Object Definitions 16 - Discretization Points
Bridge Object Definitions 17 - Abutment Overwrites
Bridge Object Definitions 18 - Bent Bearing Overwrites
Bridge Object Definitions 19 - Bent Superstructure Overwrites
Bridge Object Definitions 20 - Hinge Overwrites
Bridge Object Definitions 21 - Temperature Loads
Bridge Parametric Variation Definitions
Bridge Preferences
Bridge Response
Bridge Restrainer Definitions
Bridge Section Cuts 01 - General
Bridge Section Cuts 02 - Groups
Bridge Section Cuts 03 - Stress Points
Bridge Section Cuts 04 - Girder Data - General
Bridge Section Cuts 05 - Girder Data - Groups
Bridge Section Definitions 02 - Concrete Box Girder
Bridge Section Definitions 03 - Concrete Tee Beam
Bridge Section Definitions 04 - Concrete Flat Slab
Bridge Section Definitions 05 - Steel Girders 1 - General
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Bridge Section Definitions 06 - Steel Girders 2 - Spacing
Bridge Section Definitions 07 - Steel Girders 3 - Haunches
Bridge Section Definitions 08 - Steel Girders 4 - Sections
Bridge Section Definitions 09 - PCC I Girders 1 - General
Bridge Section Definitions 10 - PCC I Girders 2 - Spacing
Bridge Section Definitions 11 - PCC I Girders 3 - Haunches
Bridge Section Definitions 12 - PCC I Girders 4 - Sections
Bridge Section Definitions 13 - PCC U Girders 1 - General
Bridge Section Definitions 14 - PCC U Girders 2 - Spacing
Bridge Section Definitions 15 - PCC U Girders 3 - Haunches
Bridge Section Definitions 16 - PCC U Girders 4 - Sections
Bridge Section Definitions 17 - Adv Box Gird 1 - General
Bridge Section Definitions 18 - Adv Box Gird 2 - Girder Spacing
Bridge Section Definitions 19 - Adv Box Gird 3 - Exterior Girder
Bridge Section Definitions 20 - Adv Box Gird 4 - Interior Girder
Bridge Section Definitions 21 - Adv Box Gird 5 - Slab Thickness
Bridge Section Definitions - Girder Output Location Data
Bridge Temperature Gradient Definitions 01 - General
Bridge Temperature Gradient Definitions 02 - User Distances
Bridge Temperature Gradient Definitions 03 - User Temperatures
Cable Added Mass Assignments
Cable Insertion Point Assignments
Cable Loads - Deformation
Cable Loads - Distributed
Cable Loads - Gravity
Cable Loads - Strain
Cable Loads - Target Force
Cable Loads - Temperature
Cable Material Temperatures
Cable Output Station Assignments
Cable Property Modifiers
Cable Property Modifier Definitions
Cable Section Assignments
Cable Section Definitions
Cable Shape Data
Cable Vehicle Response Component Overwrites
Case - Buckling 1 - General
Case - Buckling 2 - Load Assignments
Case - Direct History 1 - General
Case - Direct History 2 - Load Assignments
Case - Direct History 3 - Proportional Damping
Case - Direct History 4 - Integration Parameters
Case - Direct History 5 - Nonlinear Parameters
Case - Modal 1 - General
Case - Modal 2 - Load Assignments - Eigen
Case - Modal 3 - Load Assignments - Ritz
Case - Modal History 1 - General
Case - Modal History 2 - Load Assignments
Case - Modal History 3 - Interpolated Damping
Case - Modal History 4 - Proportional Damping
Case - Modal History 5 - Damping Overrides
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Case - Modal History 6 - Nonlinear Parameters
Case - Moving Load 1 - Lane Assignments
Case - Moving Load 2 - Lanes Loaded
Case - Moving Load 3 - MultiLane Factors
Case - Multistep Static 1 - Load Assignments
Case - Power Spectral Density 1 - General
Case - Power Spectral Density 2 - Load Assignments
Case - Power Spectral Density 3 - Added Frequencies General
Case - Power Spectral Density 4 - Added Frequency Deviations
Case - Power Spectral Density 5 - Added Specified Frequencies
Case - Power Spectral Density 6 - Constant Damping
Case - Power Spectral Density 7 - Interpolated Damping
Case - Response Spectrum 1 - General
Case - Response Spectrum 2 - Load Assignments
Case - Response Spectrum 3 - Interpolated Damping
Case - Response Spectrum 4 - Proportional Damping
Case - Response Spectrum 5 - Damping Overrides
Case - Response Spectrum 6 - Eccentricity Overrides
Case - Static 1 - Load Assignments
Case - Static 2 - Nonlinear Load Application
Case - Static 4 - Nonlinear Parameters
Case - Static 5 - Nonlinear Stage Definitions
Case - Static 6 - Nonlinear Stage Data
Case - Steady State 1 - General
Case - Steady State 2 - Load Assignments
Case - Steady State 3 - Added Frequencies General
Case - Steady State 4 - Added Frequency Deviations
Case - Steady State 5 - Added Specified Frequencies
Case - Steady State 6 - Constant Damping
Case - Steady State 7 - Interpolated Damping
Combination Definitions
Connectivity - Area
Connectivity - Cable
Connectivity - Frame
Connectivity - Link
Connectivity - Solid
Connectivity - Tendon
Constraint Definitions - Beam
Constraint Definitions - Body
Constraint Definitions - Bridge Object Flags
Constraint Definitions - Diaphragm
Constraint Definitions - Equal
Constraint Definitions - Line
Constraint Definitions - Local
Constraint Definitions - Plate
Constraint Definitions - Rod
Constraint Definitions - Weld
Coordinate Systems
Database Documentation
Database Field Names
Database Format Types
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Database Table Names
Frame Added Mass Assignments
Frame Auto Mesh Assignments
Frame Bridge Object Flags
Frame Curve Data
Frame Design Bracing - Point
Frame Design Bracing - Uniform
Frame Design Procedures
Frame End Skew Angle Assignments
Frame Fireproofing Assignments
Frame Hinge Assigns 01 - Overview
Frame Hinge Assigns 02 - User Defined Properties
Frame Hinge Assigns 03 - Auto Caltrans - Flexural Hinge
Frame Hinge Assigns 04 - Auto FEMA 356 - Concrete Beam
Frame Hinge Assigns 05 - Auto FEMA 356 - Concrete Column
Frame Hinge Assigns 06 - Auto FEMA 356 - Steel Beam
Frame Hinge Assigns 07 - Auto FEMA 356 - Steel Column
Frame Hinge Assigns 08 - Auto FEMA 356 - Steel Brace
Frame Hinge Assigns 09 - Hinge Overwrites
Frame Insertion Point Assignments
Frame J oint Offsets - Bridge Object Flags
Frame Loads - Deformation
Frame Loads - Distributed
Frame Loads - Gravity
Frame Loads - Open Structure Wind
Frame Loads - Point
Frame Loads - Strain
Frame Loads - Target Force
Frame Loads - Temperature
Frame Local Axes Assignments 1 - Typical
Frame Local Axes Assignments 2 - Advanced
Frame Material Temperatures
Frame Offset Along Length Assignments
Frame Output Station Assignments
Frame P-Delta Force Assignments
Frame Property Modifiers
Frame Property Modifier Definitions
Frame Release Assignments 1 - General
Frame Release Assignments 2 - Partial Fixity
Frame Release Definitions
Frame Section Assignments
Frame Section Properties 01 - General
Frame Section Properties 02 - Concrete Column
Frame Section Properties 03 - Concrete Beam
Frame Section Properties 04 - Auto Select
Frame Section Properties 05 - Nonprismatic
Frame Section Properties 06 - Polygon Data
Frame Section Properties 07 - BU I Cover Plate
Frame Section Properties 08 - PCC I Girder
Frame Section Properties 09 - PCC U Girder
Frame Section Properties 10 - Steel J oist General
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Frame Section Properties 11 - Steel J oist Data
Frame Section Properties - Bridge Object Flags
Frame Spring Assignments
Frame Tension And Compression Limits
Frame Vehicle Response Component Overwrites
Function - Plot Functions
Function - Power Spectral Density - From File
Function - Power Spectral Density - User
Function - Response Spectrum - AASHTO 2006
Function - Response Spectrum - AASHTO 2007
Function - Response Spectrum - AS 1170 2007
Function - Response Spectrum - BOCA96
Function - Response Spectrum - Chinese 2002
Function - Response Spectrum - EuroCode8
Function - Response Spectrum - EuroCode8 2004
Function - Response Spectrum - From File
Function - Response Spectrum - IBC2003
Function - Response Spectrum - IBC2006
Function - Response Spectrum - IS1893:2002
Function - Response Spectrum - Italian 3274
Function - Response Spectrum - NBCC 2005
Function - Response Spectrum - NBCC95
Function - Response Spectrum - NCHRP 20-07
Function - Response Spectrum - NEHRP97
Function - Response Spectrum - NZS 1170 2004
Function - Response Spectrum - NZS4203
Function - Response Spectrum - UBC94
Function - Response Spectrum - UBC97
Function - Response Spectrum - User
Function - Steady State - From File
Function - Steady State - User
Function - Time History - Cosine
Function - Time History - From File
Function - Time History - Ramp
Function - Time History - Sawtooth
Function - Time History - Sine
Function - Time History - Triangular
Function - Time History - User
Function - Time History - User Periodic
General Grids
Generalized Displacement Definitions 1 - Translational
Generalized Displacement Definitions 2 - Rotational
General Reference Line 01 - General
General Reference Line 02 - Plan Points
General Reference Line 03 - Elevation Points
General Reference Line 04 - Discretized Coordinates
Grid Lines
Groups 1 - Definitions
Groups 2 - Assignments
Groups 3 - Masses and Weights
Groups 4 - Bridge Object Flags
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Hinges Def 01 - Overview
Hinges Def 02 - Noninteracting - Deform Control - General
Hinges Def 03 - Noninteracting - Deform Control - Force-Deform
Hinges Def 04 - Noninteracting - Deform Control - Acceptance
Hinges Def 05 - Noninteracting - Force Control
Hinges Def 06 - Interacting - Deform Control - General
Hinges Def 07 - Interacting - Deform Control - Fs and Angs
Hinges Def 08 - Interacting - Deform Control - Force-Deform
Hinges Def 09 - Interacting - Deform Control - Acceptance
Hinges Def 10 - Interacting - Force Control
Hinges Def 11 - Interacting - Interaction Surface - General
Hinges Def 12 - Interacting - Interaction Surface - Data
Hinges Def 13 - Fiber - General
Hinges Def 14 - Fiber - Fiber Data
Hinges Gen 01 - Overview
Hinges Gen 02 - Noninteracting - Deform Control - General
Hinges Gen 03 - Noninteracting - Deform Control - Force-Deform
Hinges Gen 04 - Noninteracting - Deform Control - Acceptance
Hinges Gen 05 - Noninteracting - Force Control
Hinges Gen 06 - Interacting - Deform Control - General
Hinges Gen 07 - Interacting - Deform Control - Fs and Angs
Hinges Gen 08 - Interacting - Deform Control - Force-Deform
Hinges Gen 09 - Interacting - Deform Control - Acceptance
Hinges Gen 10 - Interacting - Force Control
Hinges Gen 11 - Interacting - Interaction Surface - General
Hinges Gen 12 - Interacting - Interaction Surface - Data
Hinges Gen 13 - Fiber - General
Hinges Gen 14 - Fiber - Fiber Data
J oint Added Mass Assignments
J oint Added Mass By Weight Assignments
J oint Added Mass By Volume Assignments
J oint Bridge Object Flags
J oint Constraint Assignments
J oint Coordinates
J oint Loads - Force
J oint Loads - Ground Displacement
J oint Local Axes Assignments 1 - Typical
J oint Local Axes Assignments 2 - Advanced
J oint Merge Number Assignments
J oint Panel Zone Assignments
J oint Pattern Assignments
J oint Pattern Definitions
J oint Punching Load Assignments
J oint Restraint Assignments
J oint Spring Assignments 1 - Uncoupled
J oint Spring Assignments 2 - Coupled
J oint Vehicle Response Component Overwrites
Lane Centerline Points
Lane Definition Data
Link Bridge Object Flags
Link Frequency Dependent Properties 01 - General
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Link Frequency Dependent Properties 02 - Details
Link Loads - Deformation
Link Loads - Gravity
Link Loads - Target Force
Link Local Axes Assignments 1 - Typical
Link Local Axes Assignments 2 - Advanced
Link Property Assignments
Link Property Definitions 01 - General
Link Property Definitions 02 - Linear
Link Property Definitions 03 - MultiLinear
Link Property Definitions 04 - Damper
Link Property Definitions 05 - Gap
Link Property Definitions 06 - Hook
Link Property Definitions 07 - Rubber Isolator
Link Property Definitions 08 - Sliding Isolator
Link Property Definitions 09 - TC Sliding Isolator
Link Property Definitions 10 - Plastic (Wen)
Link Property Definitions 11 - Multilinear Plastic
Link Property Definitions - Bridge Object Flags
Link Vehicle Response Component Overwrites
Load Case Definitions
Load Pattern Definitions
Masses 1 - Mass Source
Material List 1 - By Object Type
Material List 2 - By Section Property
Material Properties 01 - General
Material Properties 01T - Material Temperatures
Material Properties 02 - Basic Mechanical Properties
Material Properties 03a - Steel Data
Material Properties 03b - Concrete Data
Material Properties 03c - Aluminum Data
Material Properties 03d - Cold Formed Data
Material Properties 03e - Rebar Data
Material Properties 03f - Tendon Data
Material Properties 03g - Other Data
Material Properties 04 - User Stress-Strain Curves
Material Properties 05a - Time Dependence - CEB-FIP 90
Material Properties 06 - Damping Parameters
Material Properties 07 - Thermal Properties
Multi-Step Moving Load 1 - General
Multi-Step Moving Load 2 - Vehicle Data
Named Sets - Database Tables 1 - General
Named Sets - Database Tables 2 - Selections
Named Sets - Virtual Work
Named Sets - Plot Function Traces 1 - General
Named Sets - Plot Function Traces 2 - Vertical Functions
Named Sets - Pushover
Named Sets - Response Spectrum 1 - General
Named Sets - Response Spectrum 2 - J oints
Named Sets - Response Spectrum 3 - Damping
Named Sets - Response Spectrum 4 - User Freq/Periods
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Options - Colors - Display
Options - Colors - Output
Overwrites - Aluminum Design - AA-ASD 2000
Overwrites - Aluminum Design - AA-LRFD 2000
Overwrites - Auto Wave Loads - Cable
Overwrites - Auto Wave Loads - Frame
Overwrites - Auto Wind Loads - Cable
Overwrites - Auto Wind Loads - Frame
Overwrites - Cold Formed Design - AISI-ASD96
Overwrites - Cold Formed Design - AISI-LRFD96
Overwrites - Concrete Design - ACI 318-02
Overwrites - Concrete Design - ACI 318-05/IBC2003
Overwrites - Concrete Design - ACI 318-99
Overwrites - Concrete Design - AS 3600-01
Overwrites - Concrete Design - BS8110 89
Overwrites - Concrete Design - BS8110 97
Overwrites - Concrete Design - Chinese 2002
Overwrites - Concrete Design - CSA-A233-04
Overwrites - Concrete Design - CSA-A233-94
Overwrites - Concrete Design - EUROCODE 2-1992
Overwrites - Concrete Design - Eurocode 2-2004
Overwrites - Concrete Design - Hong Kong CP 2004
Overwrites - Concrete Design - Indian IS 456-2000
Overwrites - Concrete Design - Italian DM 14-2-92
Overwrites - Concrete Design - KCI-1999
Overwrites - Concrete Design - Mexican RCDF 2001
Overwrites - Concrete Design - NZS 3101-95
Overwrites - Concrete Design - Singapore CP 65-99
Overwrites - Concrete Design - UBC97
Overwrites - Steel Design - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Overwrites - Steel Design - AISC-ASD01
Overwrites - Steel Design - AISC-ASD89
Overwrites - Steel Design - AISC-LRFD93
Overwrites - Steel Design - AISC-LRFD99
Overwrites - Steel Design - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Overwrites - Steel Design - API RP2A-WSD2000
Overwrites - Steel Design - ASCE 10-97
Overwrites - Steel Design - BS5950 2000
Overwrites - Steel Design - BS5950 90
Overwrites - Steel Design - CAN-CSA-S16-01
Overwrites - Steel Design - Chinese 2002
Overwrites - Steel Design - CISC 95
Overwrites - Steel Design - EUROCODE 3-1993
Overwrites - Steel Design - Eurocode 3-2005
Overwrites - Steel Design - Indian IS:800-1998
Overwrites - Steel Design - Italian UNI 10011
Overwrites - Steel Design - UBC97-ASD
Overwrites - Steel Design - UBC97-LRFD
Preferences - Aluminum Design - AA-ASD 2000
Preferences - Aluminum Design - AA-LRFD 2000
Preferences - Cold Formed Design - AISI-ASD96
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Preferences - Cold Formed Design - AISI-LRFD96
Preferences - Concrete Design - ACI 318-02
Preferences - Concrete Design - ACI 318-05/IBC2003
Preferences - Concrete Design - ACI 318-99
Preferences - Concrete Design - AS 3600-01
Preferences - Concrete Design - BS8110 89
Preferences - Concrete Design - BS8110 97
Preferences - Concrete Design - Chinese 2002
Preferences - Concrete Design - CSA-A233-04
Preferences - Concrete Design - CSA-A233-94
Preferences - Concrete Design - EUROCODE 2-1992
Preferences - Concrete Design - Eurocode 2-2004
Preferences - Concrete Design - Hong Kong CP 2004
Preferences - Concrete Design - Indian IS 456-2000
Preferences - Concrete Design - Italian DM 14-2-92
Preferences - Concrete Design - KCI-1999
Preferences - Concrete Design - Mexican RCDF 2001
Preferences - Concrete Design - NZS 3101-95
Preferences - Concrete Design - Singapore CP 65-99
Preferences - Concrete Design - UBC97
Preferences - Dimensional
Preferences - Steel Design - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Preferences - Steel Design - AISC-ASD01
Preferences - Steel Design - AISC-ASD89
Preferences - Steel Design - AISC-LRFD93
Preferences - Steel Design - AISC-LRFD99
Preferences - Steel Design - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Preferences - Steel Design - API RP2A-WSD2000
Preferences - Steel Design - ASCE 10-97
Preferences - Steel Design - BS5950 2000
Preferences - Steel Design - BS5950 90
Preferences - Steel Design - CAN-CSA-S16-01
Preferences - Steel Design - Chinese 2002
Preferences - Steel Design - CISC 95
Preferences - Steel Design - EUROCODE 3-1993
Preferences - Steel Design - Eurocode 3-2005
Preferences - Steel Design - Indian IS:800-1998
Preferences - Steel Design - Italian UNI 10011
Preferences - Steel Design - UBC97-ASD
Preferences - Steel Design - UBC97-LRFD
Program Control
Project Information
Pushover Parameters - ATC40
Pushover Parameters - Axis Data
Pushover Parameters - FEMA356
Pushover Parameters - FEMA440 Displacement Modification
Pushover Parameters - FEMA440 Equivalent Linearization
Pushover Parameters - FEMA440 Soil Structure Interaction
Pushover Parameters - Force Displacement
Rebar Sizes
SD Stress-Strain 01 - Rebar Park
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SD Stress-Strain 02 - Rebar Simple
SD Stress-Strain 03 - Structural Steel
SD Stress-Strain 04 - Concrete Simple
SD Stress-Strain 05 - Concrete Mander Unconfined
SD Stress-Strain 06 - Concrete Mander Confined Circle
SD Stress-Strain 07 - Concrete Mander Confined Rectangle
Section Cuts 1 - General
Section Cuts 2 - Advanced Local Axes
Section Cuts 3 - Quadrilateral Definitions
Section Designer Properties 01 - General
Section Designer Properties 02 - Reinforcing At Shape Edges
Section Designer Properties 03 - Reinforcing At Shape Corners
Section Designer Properties 04 - Shape I/Wide Flange
Section Designer Properties 05 - Shape Channel
Section Designer Properties 06 - Shape Tee
Section Designer Properties 07 - Shape Angle
Section Designer Properties 08 - Shape Double Angle
Section Designer Properties 09 - Shape Box/Tube
Section Designer Properties 10 - Shape Pipe
Section Designer Properties 11 - Shape Plate
Section Designer Properties 12 - Shape Solid Rectangle
Section Designer Properties 13 - Shape Solid Circle
Section Designer Properties 14 - Shape Solid Segment
Section Designer Properties 15 - Shape Solid Sector
Section Designer Properties 16 - Shape Polygon
Section Designer Properties 17 - Shape Reinforcing Single
Section Designer Properties 18 - Shape Reinforcing Line
Section Designer Properties 19 - Shape Reinforcing Rectangle
Section Designer Properties 20 - Shape Reinforcing Circle
Section Designer Properties 21 - Shape Reference Line
Section Designer Properties 22 - Shape Reference Circle
Section Designer Properties 23 - Shape Caltrans Square
Section Designer Properties 24 - Shape Caltrans Circle
Section Designer Properties 25 - Shape Caltrans Hexagon
Section Designer Properties 26 - Shape Caltrans Octagon
Section Designer Properties 27 - Caltrans Longitudinal Rebar
Section Designer Properties 28 - Caltrans Longitudinal Tendons
Section Designer Properties 29 - Caltrans Confinement Rebar
Section Designer Properties 30 - Fiber General
Solid Auto Mesh Assignments
Solid Bridge Object Flags
Solid Edge Constraint Assignments
Solid Loads - Gravity
Solid Loads - Pore Pressure
Solid Loads - Strain
Solid Loads - Surface Pressure
Solid Loads - Temperature
Solid Local Axes Assignments 1 - Typical
Solid Local Axes Assignments 2 - Advanced
Solid Material Temperatures
Solid Property Assignments
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Solid Property Definitions
Solid Property Definitions - Bridge Object Flags
Solid Spring Assignments
Solid Vehicle Response Component Overwrites
Tables Automatically Saved After Analysis
Tendon Bridge Object Flags
Tendon Layout Data 01 - General
Tendon Layout Data 02 - Segments
Tendon Loads - Deformation
Tendon Loads - Gravity
Tendon Loads - Strain
Tendon Loads - Target Force
Tendon Loads - Temperature
Tendon Loads - Tension Force Or Stress
Tendon Local Axes Assignments 1 - Typical
Tendon Material Temperatures
Tendon Section Assignments
Tendon Section Definitions
Tendon Section Definitions - Bridge Object Flags
Tendon Tension And Compression Limits
Tendon Vehicle Response Component Overwrites
Vehicles 1 - Standard Vehicles
Vehicles 2 - General Vehicles 1 - General
Vehicles 3 - General Vehicles 2 - Loads
Vehicles 4 - Vehicle Classes
Vehicles 5 - Vehicle Length Effect Factors
Assembled J oint Masses
Base Reactions
Bridge Object Forces
Bridge Object Girder Forces
Buckling Factors
Element Deformations - Links
Element Deformations - Panel Zones
Element Virtual Work
Element Forces - Area Shells
Element Forces - Frames
Element Forces - Links
Element Forces - Panel Zones
Element J oint Forces - Areas
Element J oint Forces - Frames
Element J oint Forces - Links
Element J oint Forces - Solids
Element Stresses - Area Asolids
Element Stresses - Area Planes
Element Stresses - Area Shells
Element Stresses - Area Shell Layers
Element Stresses - Solids
Frame Fiber Hinge States 01 - Overall Hinge
Frame Fiber Hinge States 02 - Individual Fibers
Frame Hinge States
J oint Accelerations - Absolute
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J oint Accelerations - Relative
J oint Displacements
J oint Displacements - Absolute
J oint Displacements - Generalized
J oint Reactions
J oint Time History Response Spectra
J oint Velocities - Absolute
J oint Velocities - Relative
Modal Load Participation Ratios
Modal Participating Mass Ratios
Modal Participation Factors
Modal Periods And Frequencies
Objects And Elements - Areas
Objects And Elements - Frames
Objects And Elements - J oints
Objects And Elements - Links
Objects And Elements - Solids
Plot Function Traces
Pushover Results - Force Displacement
Pushover Results - ATC40
Pushover Results - FEMA356
Pushover Results - FEMA440 Displacement Modification
Pushover Results - FEMA440 Equivalent Linearization
Response Spectrum Modal Information
Section Cut Forces - Analysis
Section Cut Forces - Design
Total Energy Components
Aluminum Design 1 - Summary Data - AA-ASD 2000
Aluminum Design 1 - Summary Data - AA-LRFD 2000
Aluminum Design 2 - PMM Details - AA-ASD 2000
Aluminum Design 2 - PMM Details - AA-LRFD 2000
Aluminum Design 3 - Shear Details - AA-ASD 2000
Aluminum Design 3 - Shear Details - AA-LRFD 2000
Aluminum Design 4 - Buckling Constants - AA-ASD 2000
Aluminum Design 4 - Buckling Constants - AA-LRFD 2000
Aluminum Details 1 - Summary Data - AA-ASD 2000
Aluminum Details 1 - Summary Data - AA-LRFD 2000
Aluminum Details 2 - PMM Details - AA-ASD 2000
Aluminum Details 2 - PMM Details - AA-LRFD 2000
Aluminum Details 3 - Shear Details - AA-ASD 2000
Aluminum Details 3 - Shear Details - AA-LRFD 2000
Aluminum Details 4 - Buckling Constants - AA-ASD 2000
Aluminum Details 4 - Buckling Constants - AA-LRFD 2000
API Punch Check 1 - Summary Data - API RP2A-LRFD 97
API Punch Check 1 - Summary Data - API RP2A-WSD2000
API Punch Check 2 - Nominal Load Method - API RP2A-LRFD 97
API Punch Check 2 - Punching Shear Method - API RP2A-WSD2000
API Punch Check 2 - Nominal Load Method - API RP2A-WSD2000
API Punch Details 1 - Summary Data - API RP2A-LRFD 97
API Punch Details 1 - Summary Data - API RP2A-WSD2000
API Punch Details 2 - Nominal Load Method - API RP2A-LRFD 97
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API Punch Details 2 - Punching Shear Method - API RP2A-WSD2000
API Punch Details 2 - Nominal Load Method - API RP2A-WSD2000
Bridge Seismic Design 01 - Bent D-C - AASHTOLRFD07
Bridge Seismic Design 02 - Bent Column Force Demand
Bridge Seismic Design 03 - Bent Column Idealized Moment Capacity
Bridge Seismic Design 04 - Bent Column Cracked Properties
Bridge Seismic Design 05 - Support Bearing Demand - Forces
Bridge Seismic Design 06 - Support Bearing Demand - Deformations
Bridge Seismic Design 07 - Support Length Demand - Unscaled
Bridge Super Design 01 - Design Result Status
Bridge Super Design 02 - AASHTOSTD02 - CBoxStress
Bridge Super Design 03 - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxStress
Bridge Super Design 04 - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxShear-SectProp
Bridge Super Design 05 - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxShear-SectResult
Bridge Super Design 06 - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxShear-WebProp
Bridge Super Design 07 - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxShear-WebResult
Bridge Super Design 08 - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxFlexure
Bridge Super Design 09 - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxPrinc
Bridge Super Design 10 - J TG-D62-2004 - CBoxStress
Bridge Super Design 11 - J TG-D62-2004 - CBoxCrkStress
Bridge Super Design 12 - J TG-D62-2004 - CBoxFlexure
Bridge Super Design 13 - J TG-D62-2004 - CBoxShear-SectProp
Bridge Super Design 14 - J TG-D62-2004 - CBoxShear-SectResult
Bridge Super Design 15 - J TG-D62-2004 - CBoxShear-WebProp
Bridge Super Design 16 - J TG-D62-2004 - CBoxShear-WebResult
Bridge Super Design 17 - J TG-D62-2004 - CBoxPrinc
Bridge Super Design 18 - J TG-D62-2004 - CBoxCrkPrinc
Bridge Super Design 19 - AASHTOLRFD07 - PCCompStress
Bridge Super Design 20 - AASHTOLRFD07 - PCCompShear-Prop
Bridge Super Design 21 - AASHTOLRFD07 - PCCompShear-Result
Bridge Super Design 22 - AASHTOLRFD07 - PCCompFlexure
Cold Formed Design 1 - Summary Data - AISI-ASD96
Cold Formed Design 1 - Summary Data - AISI-LRFD96
Cold Formed Design 2 - PMM Details - AISI-ASD96
Cold Formed Design 2 - PMM Details - AISI-LRFD96
Cold Formed Design 3 - Shear Details - AISI-ASD96
Cold Formed Design 3 - Shear Details - AISI-LRFD96
Cold Formed Details 1 - Summary Data - AISI-ASD96
Cold Formed Details 1 - Summary Data - AISI-LRFD96
Cold Formed Details 2 - PMM Details - AISI-ASD96
Cold Formed Details 2 - PMM Details - AISI-LRFD96
Cold Formed Details 3 - Shear Details - AISI-ASD96
Cold Formed Details 3 - Shear Details - AISI-LRFD96
Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - ACI 318-02
Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - ACI 318-05/IBC2003
Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - ACI 318-99
Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - AS 3600-01
Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - BS8110 89
Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - BS8110 97
Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - Chinese 2002
Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - CSA A233-04
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Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - CSA-A233-94
Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - EUROCODE 2-1992
Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - Eurocode 2-2004
Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - Hong Kong CP 2004
Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - Indian IS 456-2000
Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - Italian DM 14-2-92
Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - KCI-1999
Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - Mexican RCDF 2001
Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - NZS 3101-95
Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - Singapore CP 65:99
Concrete Design 1 - Column Summary Data - UBC97
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - ACI 318-02
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - ACI 318-05/IBC2003
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - ACI 318-99
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - AS 3600-01
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - BS8110 89
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - BS8110 97
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - Chinese 2002
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - CSA A233-04
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - CSA-A233-94
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - EUROCODE 2-1992
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - Eurocode 2-2004
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - Hong Kong CP 2004
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - Indian IS 456-2000
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - Italian DM 14-2-92
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - KCI-1999
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - Mexican RCDF 2001
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - NZS 3101-95
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - Singapore CP 65:99
Concrete Design 2 - Beam Summary Data - UBC97
Concrete Design 3 - J oint Summary Data - ACI 318-02
Concrete Design 3 - J oint Summary Data - ACI 318-05/IBC2003
Concrete Design 3 - J oint Summary Data - ACI 318-99
Concrete Design 3 - J oint Summary Data - AS 3600-01
Concrete Design 3 - J oint Summary Data - BS8110 89
Concrete Design 3 - J oint Summary Data - BS8110 97
Concrete Design 3 - J oint Summary Data - CSA A233-04
Concrete Design 3 - J oint Summary Data - CSA-A233-94
Concrete Design 3 - J oint Summary Data - EUROCODE 2-1992
Concrete Design 3 - J oint Summary Data - Eurocode 2-2004
Concrete Design 3 - J oint Summary Data - Hong Kong CP 2004
Concrete Design 3 - J oint Summary Data - Indian IS 456-2000
Concrete Design 3 - J oint Summary Data - Italian DM 14-2-92
Concrete Design 3 - J oint Summary Data - KCI-1999
Concrete Design 3 - J oint Summary Data - Mexican RCDF 2001
Concrete Design 3 - J oint Summary Data - NZS 3101-95
Concrete Design 3 - J oint Summary Data - Singapore CP 65:99
Concrete Design 3 - J oint Summary Data - UBC97
Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - ACI 318-02
Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - ACI 318-05/IBC2003
Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - ACI 318-99
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Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - AS 3600-01
Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - BS8110 89
Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - BS8110 97
Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - Chinese 2002
Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - CSA A233-04
Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - CSA-A233-94
Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - EUROCODE 2-1992
Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - Eurocode 2-2004
Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - Hong Kong CP 2004
Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - Indian IS 456-2000
Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - Italian DM 14-2-92
Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - KCI-1999
Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - Mexican RCDF 2001
Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - NZS 3101-95
Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - Singapore CP 65:99
Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - UBC97
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - ACI 318-02
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - ACI 318-05/IBC2003
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - ACI 318-99
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - AS 3600-01
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - BS8110 89
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - BS8110 97
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - Chinese 2002
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - CSA A233-04
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - CSA-A233-94
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - EUROCODE 2-1992
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - Eurocode 2-2004
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - Hong Kong CP 2004
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - Indian IS 456-2000
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - Italian DM 14-2-92
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - KCI-1999
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - Mexican RCDF 2001
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - NZS 3101-95
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - Singapore CP 65:99
Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - UBC97
Concrete Details 3 - J oint Summary Data - ACI 318-02
Concrete Details 3 - J oint Summary Data - ACI 318-05/IBC2003
Concrete Details 3 - J oint Summary Data - ACI 318-99
Concrete Details 3 - J oint Summary Data - AS 3600-01
Concrete Details 3 - J oint Summary Data - BS8110 89
Concrete Details 3 - J oint Summary Data - BS8110 97
Concrete Details 3 - J oint Summary Data - CSA A233-04
Concrete Details 3 - J oint Summary Data - CSA-A233-94
Concrete Details 3 - J oint Summary Data - EUROCODE 2-1992
Concrete Details 3 - J oint Summary Data - Eurocode 2-2004
Concrete Details 3 - J oint Summary Data - Hong Kong CP 2004
Concrete Details 3 - J oint Summary Data - Indian IS 456-2000
Concrete Details 3 - J oint Summary Data - Italian DM 14-2-92
Concrete Details 3 - J oint Summary Data - KCI-1999
Concrete Details 3 - J oint Summary Data - Mexican RCDF 2001
Concrete Details 3 - J oint Summary Data - NZS 3101-95
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Concrete Details 3 - J oint Summary Data - Singapore CP 65:99
Concrete Details 3 - J oint Summary Data - UBC97
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - AISC-ASD01
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - AISC-ASD89
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - AISC-LRFD93
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - AISC-LRFD99
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - API RP2A-WSD2000
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - ASCE 10-97
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - BS5950 2000
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - BS5950 90
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - Chinese 2002
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - CISC 95
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - EUROCODE 3-1993
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - Eurocode 3-2005
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - Indian IS:800-1998
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - Italian UNI 10011
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - UBC97-ASD
Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - UBC97-LRFD
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - AISC-ASD01
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - AISC-ASD89
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - AISC-LRFD93
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - AISC-LRFD99
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details for Pipes - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - API RP2A-WSD2000
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details for Pipes - API RP2A-WSD2000
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - ASCE 10-97
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details for Angles - ASCE 10-97
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - BS5950 2000
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - BS5950 90
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - Chinese 2002
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - CISC 95
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - EUROCODE 3-1993
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - Eurocode 3-2005
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - Indian IS:800-1998
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - Italian UNI 10011
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - UBC97-ASD
Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - UBC97-LRFD
Steel Design 3 - Shear Details - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Steel Design 3 - Shear Details - AISC-ASD01
Steel Design 3 - Shear Details - AISC-ASD89
Steel Design 3 - Shear Details - AISC-LRFD93
Steel Design 3 - Shear Details - AISC-LRFD99
Steel Design 3 - Shear Details - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Steel Design 3 - Shear Details - API RP2A-WSD2000
Steel Design 3 - Shear Details - ASCE 10-97
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Steel Design 3 - Shear Details for Angles - ASCE 10-97
Steel Design 3 - Shear Details - BS5950 2000
Steel Design 3 - Shear Details - BS5950 90
Steel Design 3 - Shear Details - Chinese 2002
Steel Design 3 - Shear Details - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Steel Design 3 - Shear Details - CISC 95
Steel Design 3 - Shear Details - EUROCODE 3-1993
Steel Design 3 - Shear Details - Eurocode 3-2005
Steel Design 3 - Average Shear Details - Indian IS:800-1998
Steel Design 3 - Shear Details - Italian UNI 10011
Steel Design 3 - Shear Details - UBC97-ASD
Steel Design 3 - Shear Details - UBC97-LRFD
Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - AISC-ASD01
Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - AISC-ASD89
Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - AISC-LRFD93
Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - AISC-LRFD99
Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - API RP2A-WSD2000
Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - ASCE 10-97
Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - BS5950 2000
Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - BS5950 90
Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - CISC 95
Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - EUROCODE 3-1993
Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - Eurocode 3-2005
Steel Design 4 - Maximum Shear Details - Indian IS:800-1998
Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - Italian UNI 10011
Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - UBC97-ASD
Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - UBC97-LRFD
Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC-ASD01
Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC-ASD89
Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC-LRFD93
Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC-LRFD99
Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - API RP2A-WSD2000
Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - ASCE 10-97
Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - BS5950 2000
Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - BS5950 90
Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - CISC 95
Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - EUROCODE 3-1993
Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - Eurocode 3-2005
Steel Design 5 - Equivalent Stress Details - Indian IS:800-1998
Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - Italian UNI 10011
Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - UBC97-ASD
Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - UBC97-LRFD
Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC-ASD01
Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC-ASD89
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Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC-LRFD93
Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC-LRFD99
Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - API RP2A-WSD2000
Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - ASCE 10-97
Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - BS5950 2000
Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - BS5950 90
Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - CISC 95
Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - EUROCODE 3-1993
Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - Eurocode 3-2005
Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - Italian UNI 10011
Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - UBC97-ASD
Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - UBC97-LRFD
Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC-ASD01
Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC-ASD89
Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC-LRFD93
Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC-LRFD99
Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - API RP2A-WSD2000
Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - ASCE 10-97
Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - BS5950 2000
Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - BS5950 90
Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - CISC 95
Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - EUROCODE 3-1993
Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - Eurocode 3-2005
Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - Italian UNI 10011
Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - UBC97-ASD
Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - UBC97-LRFD
Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-ASD01
Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-ASD89
Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-LRFD93
Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-LRFD99
Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - API RP2A-WSD2000
Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - ASCE 10-97
Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - BS5950 2000
Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - BS5950 90
Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - CISC 95
Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - EUROCODE 3-1993
Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - Eurocode 3-2005
Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - Italian UNI 10011
Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - UBC97-ASD
Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - UBC97-LRFD
Steel Design 9 - Decision Parameters - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - AISC-ASD01
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Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - AISC-ASD89
Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - AISC-LRFD93
Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - AISC-LRFD99
Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - API RP2A-WSD2000
Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - ASCE 10-97
Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - BS5950 2000
Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - BS5950 90
Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - Chinese 2002
Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - CISC 95
Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - EUROCODE 3-1993
Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - Eurocode 3-2005
Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - Indian IS:800-1998
Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - Italian UNI 10011
Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - UBC97-ASD
Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - UBC97-LRFD
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - AISC-ASD01
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - AISC-ASD89
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - AISC-LRFD93
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - AISC-LRFD99
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details for Pipes - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - API RP2A-WSD2000
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details for Pipes - API RP2A-WSD2000
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - ASCE 10-97
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details for Angles - ASCE 10-97
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - BS5950 2000
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - BS5950 90
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - Chinese 2002
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - CISC 95
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - EUROCODE 3-1993
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - Eurocode 3-2005
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - Indian IS:800-1998
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - Italian UNI 10011
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - UBC97-ASD
Steel Details 2 - PMM Details - UBC97-LRFD
Steel Details 3 - Shear Details - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Steel Details 3 - Shear Details - AISC-ASD01
Steel Details 3 - Shear Details - AISC-ASD89
Steel Details 3 - Shear Details - AISC-LRFD93
Steel Details 3 - Shear Details - AISC-LRFD99
Steel Details 3 - Shear Details - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Steel Details 3 - Shear Details - API RP2A-WSD2000
Steel Details 3 - Shear Details - ASCE 10-97
Steel Details 3 - Shear Details for Angles - ASCE 10-97
Steel Details 3 - Shear Details - BS5950 2000
Steel Details 3 - Shear Details - BS5950 90
Steel Details 3 - Shear Details - Chinese 2002
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Steel Details 3 - Shear Details - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Steel Details 3 - Shear Details - CISC 95
Steel Details 3 - Shear Details - EUROCODE 3-1993
Steel Details 3 - Shear Details - Eurocode 3-2005
Steel Details 3 - Average Shear Details - Indian IS:800-1998
Steel Details 3 - Shear Details - Italian UNI 10011
Steel Details 3 - Shear Details - UBC97-ASD
Steel Details 3 - Shear Details - UBC97-LRFD
Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - AISC-ASD01
Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - AISC-ASD89
Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - AISC-LRFD93
Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - AISC-LRFD99
Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - API RP2A-WSD2000
Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - ASCE 10-97
Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - BS5950 2000
Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - BS5950 90
Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - CISC 95
Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - EUROCODE 3-1993
Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - Eurocode 3-2005
Steel Details 4 - Maximum Shear Details - Indian IS:800-1998
Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - Italian UNI 10011
Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - UBC97-ASD
Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - UBC97-LRFD
Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC-ASD01
Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC-ASD89
Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC-LRFD93
Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC-LRFD99
Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - API RP2A-WSD2000
Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - ASCE 10-97
Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - BS5950 2000
Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - BS5950 90
Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - CISC 95
Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - EUROCODE 3-1993
Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - Eurocode 3-2005
Steel Details 5 - Equivalent Stress Details - Indian IS:800-1998
Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - Italian UNI 10011
Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - UBC97-ASD
Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - UBC97-LRFD
Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC-ASD01
Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC-ASD89
Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC-LRFD93
Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC-LRFD99
Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - API RP2A-WSD2000
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Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - ASCE 10-97
Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - BS5950 2000
Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - BS5950 90
Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - CISC 95
Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - EUROCODE 3-1993
Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - Eurocode 3-2005
Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - Italian UNI 10011
Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - UBC97-ASD
Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - UBC97-LRFD
Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC-ASD01
Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC-ASD89
Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC-LRFD93
Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC-LRFD99
Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - API RP2A-WSD2000
Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - ASCE 10-97
Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - BS5950 2000
Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - BS5950 90
Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - CISC 95
Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - EUROCODE 3-1993
Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - Eurocode 3-2005
Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - Italian UNI 10011
Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - UBC97-ASD
Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - UBC97-LRFD
Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-ASD01
Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-ASD89
Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-LRFD93
Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-LRFD99
Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - API RP2A-WSD2000
Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - ASCE 10-97
Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - BS5950 2000
Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - BS5950 90
Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - CISC 95
Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - EUROCODE 3-1993
Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - Eurocode 3-2005
Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - Italian UNI 10011
Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - UBC97-ASD
Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - UBC97-LRFD
Steel Details 9 - Decision Parameters - AISC360-05-IBC2006
User Defined Table Definition 1
User Defined Table Definition 2


Note:
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The Format item specified for each field indicates the section and specific item in the Program Default
Database Number Formatting Options form that controls the formatting (units, decimal places, etc.) for the
specified field. This form can be accessed using the Options menu >Database >Set Program Default DB
Formatting command.
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Field: UX 4/27/2009
Table: Active Degrees of Freedom
Field: UX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is either Yes or No, indicating if the UX degree of freedom is active.
Field: UY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is either Yes or No, indicating if the UY degree of freedom is active.
Field: UZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is either Yes or No, indicating if the UZ degree of freedom is active.
Field: RX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is either Yes or No, indicating if the RX degree of freedom is active.
Field: RY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is either Yes or No, indicating if the RY degree of freedom is active.
Field: RZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is either Yes or No, indicating if the RZ degree of freedom is active.
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Field: Solver 4/27/2009
Table: Analysis Options
Field: Solver
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Standard, Advanced or Multithreaded indicating the solver to be used.
Field: SolverProc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Auto, GUI Process, or Analysis Process indicating the process the solver
executes in.
Field: Force32Bit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if analysis is to always be run as 32-bit, even on 64-bit machines.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: StiffCase
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The load case for which stiffness and mass matrices are to be output.
Field: GeomMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the model geometry has been modified based on displacements
obtained from a specified load case. Otherwise it is No.

Typically, this item should never be changed in the imported database tables. The default
value is No.
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Field: Area 4/27/2009
Table: Area Added Mass Assignments
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: MassPerArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Mass/Area (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length3

Added mass per unit area applied to the area object.
Table: Area Auto Mesh Assignments
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: MeshType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Number of Elements, Maximum Size, Points On Edges, Cookie Cut Lines,
Cookie Cut Points or General indicating the type of automatic meshing specified.

.
Field: MeshGroup
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This group used to specify points and lines used in determining how the area object is to
be meshed. This item applies when the MeshType is Points On Edges, Cookie Cut Lines,
Cookie Cut Points and General.
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Field: Number1 4/27/2009
Field: Number1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item only applies when the MeshType item is Number of Elements.

If the MeshType item is Number of Elements then the area object is to be (internally)
automatically meshed into Number1 by Number2 elements by the program for analysis.

Number1 is the number of elements along the edge of the area object from Point 1 to Point
2 of the area object.

Number2 is the number of elements along an adjacent edge of the area object.
Field: Number2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item only applies when the MeshType item is Number of Elements.

If the MeshType item is Number of Elements then the area object is to be (internally)
automatically meshed into Number1 by Number2 elements by the program for analysis.

Number1 is the number of elements along the edge of the area object from Point 1 to Point
2 of the area object.

Number2 is the number of elements along an adjacent edge of the area object.
Field: Max1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies when the MeshType item is Maximum Size.

If the MeshType item is Maximum Size then the area object is to be (internally)
automatically meshed into elements no larger than the size specified by Max1 and Max2.

Max1 is the maximum size of elements along the edge of the area object from Point 1 to
Point 2 of the area object.

Max2 is the maximum size of elements along an adjacent edge of the area object.
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Field: Max2 4/27/2009
Field: Max2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies when the MeshType item is Maximum Size.

If the MeshType item is Maximum Size then the area object is to be (internally)
automatically meshed into elements no larger than the size specified by Max1 and Max2.

Max1 is the maximum size of elements along the edge of the area object from Point 1 to
Point 2 of the area object.

Max2 is the maximum size of elements along an adjacent edge of the area object.
Field: PtsFromLine
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item only applies when the MeshType item is Points On Edges.

If the MeshType item is Points On Edges then the area object is to be (internally)
automatically meshed into elements based on points on the edges of the area object.

If PtsFromLine is specified as Yes then points on the edge are determined from the
intersection of line objects included in the meshing group and the edges of the area object.
The line objects in the meshing group are only considered if they lie in the plane of the
area object.

If PtsFromPt is specified as Yes then points on the edge are determined from point objects
included in the meshing group that lie on the edges of the area object. The point objects in
the meshing group are only considered if they lie in the plane of the area object.

.
Field: PtsFromPt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item only applies when the MeshType item is Points On Edges.

If the MeshType item is Points On Edges then the area object is to be (internally)
automatically meshed into elements based on points on the edges of the area object.

If PtsFromLine is specified as Yes then points on the edge are determined from the
intersection of line objects included in the meshing group and the edges of the area object.
The line objects in the meshing group are only considered if they lie in the plane of the
area object.
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Field: RotAngle 4/27/2009

If PtsFromPt is specified as Yes then points on the edge are determined from point objects
included in the meshing group that lie on the edges of the area object. The point objects in
the meshing group are only considered if they lie in the plane of the area object.

.
Field: RotAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

This item only applies when the MeshType item is Cookie Cut Points.

If the MeshType item is Cookie Cut Points then the area object is to be (internally)
automatically meshed based on lines that are created by them through point objects that
are specified in the meshing group. The lines are oriented at an angle in degrees, specified
by the RotAngle item, from the local 1 and 2 axes of the area object. Positive rotations
appear counterclockwise when the area object local 3 axis is pointing toward you.
Field: GenMaxSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies when the MeshType item is General. It is the maximum size of
element specified for General meshing.
Field: LocalEdge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Yes means the local axes definitions for the new joints along the edges of the area object
are to be set the same as an adjacent area object corner point if the local axes definitions
for the adjacent corners are identical. No means added points have the default local axes
definition.
Field: LocalFace
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Yes means the local axes definition for the new joints on the face of the area object are to
be set the same as a corner point of the area object if the local axes definitions for all
corner points are identical. No means added points have the default local axes definition.
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Field: SuppEdge 4/27/2009
Field: SuppEdge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Yes means a restraint degree of freedom (or constraint) is to be added to new joints along
the edges of the area object if both adjacent corners have that degree of freedom restrained
(constrained) and the local axes definitions for the adjacent corners and the new joint are
identical. No means no additional restraints (constraints) are added.
Field: SuppFace
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Yes means a restraint degree of freedom (or constraint) is to be added to new joints on the
face of the area object if all area object corners have that degree of freedom restrained
(constrained) and the local axes definitions for all corners and the new joint are identical.
No means no additional restraints (constraints) are added.
Field: SubMesh
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Yes means that after automatic meshing of the area object, if any element is larger than
what is specified by the SubMeshSize item then that element should be further
automatically meshed into elements no larger than what is specified by the SubMeshSize
item.No means no additional submeshing is to be performed.
Field: SubMeshSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies when the SubMesh item is Yes. It is the maximum size of element
desired after all meshing is complete.
Table: Area Bridge Object Flags
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
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Field: AutoBridge 4/27/2009
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the area object is automatically created from a bridge object.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this area object is associated.
Field: BOSpan
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the span in the bridge object with which this area object is associated.
Field: CompType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Top Slab, Bottom Slab or Girder indicating the portion of the bridge object
with which this area object is associated.
Field: StartSta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station along the bridge object at which the specified area starts.
Field: EndSta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station along the bridge object at which the specified area ends.
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Field: Area 4/27/2009
Table: Area Edge Constraint Assignments
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: Constrained
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Yes means that line constraints are automatically applied to the edges of the area object.
Table: Area Loads - Gravity
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the coordinate system in which the gravity loads are defined.
Field: MultiplierX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The applied gravity load in the X-direction of the specified coordinate system is equal to
the self weight of the object times the MultiplierX scale factor.
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Field: MultiplierY 4/27/2009
Field: MultiplierY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The applied gravity load in the Y-direction of the specified coordinate system is equal to
the self weight of the object times the MultiplierY scale factor.
Field: MultiplierZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The applied gravity load in the Z-direction of the specified coordinate system is equal to
the self weight of the object times the MultiplierZ scale factor.
Table: Area Loads - Pore Pressure
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: Pressure
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force/Area (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The pore pressure load applied to the specified face of the Area object.
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors that multiply the specified pressure. If no joint
pattern is specified then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Area 4/27/2009
Table: Area Loads - Rotate
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: AngularVel
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

Angular velocity for rotation about the axis of symmetry of the object.
Table: Area Loads - Strain
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: Component
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The area object local component to which the specified strain load is applied. This is
either Strain11, Strain22, Strain12, Curvature11, Curvature22, Curvature12, Strain13 or
Strain23.
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Field: Strain 4/27/2009
Field: Strain
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strain load applied to the specified component of the object.
Field: Curvature
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: 1/Length (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: 1/Length

The strain load (curvature) applied to the specified component of the object.
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors that multiply the specified strain or curvature. If
no joint pattern is specified then this item is reported as None.
Table: Area Loads - Surface Pressure
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: Face
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The face of the area object to which the surface pressure load is applied. This is either
Bottom, Top or one of the edge face numbers.
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Field: Pressure 4/27/2009
Field: Pressure
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force/Area (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The surface pressure load applied to the specified face of the Area object.
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors that multiply the specified pressure. If no joint
pattern is specified then this item is reported as None.
Table: Area Loads - Temperature
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Temperature or Gradient indicating the type of load.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature Change (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The temperature assignment to the Area object.
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Field: TempGrad3 4/27/2009
Field: TempGrad3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature Gradient (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp/Length

The temperature gradient in the local 3 direction (units are delta temperature/thickness 3-
3) assignment to the Area object.
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors that multiply the specified temperature. If no joint
pattern is specified then this item is reported as None.
Table: Area Loads - Uniform
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the coordinate system in which the load is defined. Local means that the load is
specified in an object local axis direction.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 1, 2, 3, X, Y, Z, X Proj, Y Proj, Z Proj, Gravity or Grav Proj indicating the
direction of the load. 1, 2 and 3 indicate the local axes directions of the area object. X, Y
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Field: UnifLoad 4/27/2009
and Z indicate the X, Y and Z directions of the specified coordinate system. Gravity is in
the negative global Z direction. X Proj, Y Proj or Z Proj are projected forces in the
specified coordinate system. Projected forces are scaled by the sine of the angle between
the area object and the direction of load.
Field: UnifLoad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force/Area (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The uniform load that is applied to the area object in the specified direction.
Table: Area Loads - Uniform To Frame
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the coordinate system in which the load is defined. Local means that the load is
specified in an object local axis direction.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 1, 2, 3, X, Y, Z, X Proj, Y Proj, Z Proj, Gravity or Grav Proj indicating the
direction of the load. 1, 2 and 3 indicate the local axes directions of the area object. X, Y
and Z indicate the X, Y and Z directions of the specified coordinate system. Gravity is in
the negative global Z direction. X Proj, Y Proj or Z Proj are projected forces in the
specified coordinate system. Projected forces are scaled by the sine of the angle between
the area object and the direction of load.
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Field: UnifLoad 4/27/2009
Field: UnifLoad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force/Area (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The uniform load, in the specified direction, that is distributed to the surrounding frame
objects.
Field: DistType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either One Way or Two Way indicating the type of distribution used for the load.
Table: Area Loads - Wind Pressure Coefficients
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: Windward
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the area object receiving the load is on the windward side of the
structure. Otherwise it is No.

Typically, building codes specify the wind pressure on the windward side of the structure
varies over the height of the structure, whereas it is constant over the structure height on
other sides.
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Field: Cp 4/27/2009
Field: Cp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The wind pressure coefficient specified for the area object.
Field: XComponent
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The global X component of the wind pressure coefficient.
Field: YComponent
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The global Y component of the wind pressure coefficient.
Field: ZComponent
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The global Z component of the wind pressure coefficient.
Table: Area Local Axes Assignments 1 - Typical
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle that the local 1 and 2 axes are rotated about the positive local 3 axis, from the
default orientation or from the orientation determined by the plane reference vector. The
rotation for a positive angle appears counterclockwise when the local +3 axis is pointing
toward you.
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Field: AdvanceAxes 4/27/2009
Field: AdvanceAxes
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if an advanced method is used to define the local axes reference vectors
for the area object. Otherwise it is No meaning that the default reference vectors are used.

Default means that the local 3-2 plane for the area object is taken to be vertical, that is,
parallel to the global Z-axis. The local 2 axis is taken to have an upward sense (global +Z)
unless the object is horizontal (lies in the global X-Y plane) in which case the local 2 axis
is taken along the global +Y direction. The local 1 axis is horizontal, that is it lies in the
global X-Y plane.

Advanced means that the local axes are defined with respect to user-defined reference
vectors. Note that when the advanced system is used, the specified Angle is applied to the
local axes orientation defined by the user specified reference vectors.
Table: Area Local Axes Assignments 2 - Advanced
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: LocalPlane
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the local plane that is to be determined by the plane reference vector.
It is either 31 or 32, indicating the 3-1 or the 3-2 plane, respectively.
Field: PlOption1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Coord Dir, Two J oints or User Vector indicating the first method used to
determine the plane reference vector.
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Field: PlCoordSys 4/27/2009
Field: PlCoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system used to define the plane reference vector coordinate directions and
the plane user vector.
Field: CoordDir1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The primary coordinate direction taken at the object center in the specified coordinate
system. It is used to determine the reference vector. It may be one of +X, +Y, +Z, +CR,
+CA, +CZ, +SB, +SA, +SR, -X, -Y, -Z, -CR, -CA, -CZ, -SB, -SA, -SR.
Field: CoordDir2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The secondary coordinate direction taken at the object center in the specified coordinate
system. It is used to determine the reference vector. It may be one of +X, +Y, +Z, +CR,
+CA, +CZ, +SB, +SA, +SR, -X, -Y, -Z, -CR, -CA, -CZ, -SB, -SA, -SR.
Field: PlVecJt1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the plane reference vector.
Either of these joints may be specified as None to indicate the center of the specified
object. If both PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are specified as None then they are not used to
define the plane reference vector.
Field: PlVecJt2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the plane reference vector.
Either of these joints may be specified as None to indicate the center of the specified
object. If both PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are specified as None then they are not used to
define the plane reference vector.
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Field: PlVecX 4/27/2009
Field: PlVecX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The X direction component of the plane reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: PlVecY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Y direction component of the plane reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: PlVecZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Z direction component of the plane reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Table: Area Material Temperatures
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The Area object material temperature.
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors that multiply the specified temperature. If no joint
pattern is specified then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Area 4/27/2009
Table: Area Overwrites - Joint Offsets
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: OffsetOver
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either None, Pattern, or Object indicating if and how the area object joint
offset is specified. If the None option is chosen then no area object joint offsets exist.
Pattern means the joint offset at each of the area object corner points is specified using a
joint pattern. Object means the joint offset at each of the area object corner points is
directly specified.

The joint offset is measured from the center of the area object thickness to the joint
location. A positive offset is in the positive local 3-axis direction.
Field: OffsetPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint Pattern that is multiplied by the specified length scale factor specified by
the OffsetPatSF item to obtain the area object joint offsets.

This item is only applicable when the OffsetOver item is By Pattern.

The joint offset is measured from the center of the area object thickness to the joint
location. A positive offset is in the positive local 3-axis direction.
Field: OffsetPatSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The scale factor that multiplies the joint pattern specified by the OffsetPat item to obtain
the area object joint offsets.

This item is only applicable when the OffsetOver item is By Pattern.

The joint offset is measured from the center of the area object thickness to the joint
location. A positive offset is in the positive local 3-axis direction.
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Field: Offset1 4/27/2009
Field: Offset1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Use the Offset1, Offset2, Offset3 and Offset4 fields to list the area object joint offsets
atcorner points 1, 2, 3 and 4 (if it exists) around the area object. If the area object has
more than four corner points then use multiple records to listall of the points. Be sure the
the area object label is entered for each record associated with the object.

This item is only applicable when the OffsetOver item is Object.

The joint offset is measured from the center of the area object thickness to the joint
location. A positive offset is in the positive local 3-axis direction.
Field: Offset2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Use the Offset1, Offset2, Offset3 and Offset4 fields to list the area object joint offsets
atcorner points 1, 2, 3 and 4 (if it exists) around the area object. If the area object has
more than four corner points then use multiple records to listall of the points. Be sure the
the area object label is entered for each record associated with the object.

This item is only applicable when the OffsetOver item is Object.

The joint offset is measured from the center of the area object thickness to the joint
location. A positive offset is in the positive local 3-axis direction.
Field: Offset3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Use the Offset1, Offset2, Offset3 and Offset4 fields to list the area object joint offsets
atcorner points 1, 2, 3 and 4 (if it exists) around the area object. If the area object has
more than four corner points then use multiple records to listall of the points. Be sure the
the area object label is entered for each record associated with the object.

This item is only applicable when the OffsetOver item is Object.

The joint offset is measured from the center of the area object thickness to the joint
location. A positive offset is in the positive local 3-axis direction.
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Field: Offset4 4/27/2009
Field: Offset4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Use the Offset1, Offset2, Offset3 and Offset4 fields to list the area object joint offsets
atcorner points 1, 2, 3 and 4 (if it exists) around the area object. If the area object has
more than four corner points then use multiple records to listall of the points. Be sure the
the area object label is entered for each record associated with the object.

This item is only applicable when the OffsetOver item is Object.

The joint offset is measured from the center of the area object thickness to the joint
location. A positive offset is in the positive local 3-axis direction.
Table: Area Overwrites - Thickness
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: ThickOver
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either None, Pattern, or Object indicating if and how the area object thickness
specified by the area section property assigned to the area object is overwritten. If the
None option is chosen then the area object thickness is not overwritten. Pattern means the
thickness at each of the area object corner points is specified using a joint pattern. Object
means the thickness at each of the area object corner points is directly specified.
Field: ThickPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint Pattern that is multiplied by the specified thickness scale factor specified
by the ThickPatSF item to obtain the area object thickness.

This item is only applicable when the ThickOver item is By Pattern.
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Field: ThickPatSF 4/27/2009
Field: ThickPatSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The scale factor that multiplies the joint pattern specified by the ThickPat item to obtain
the area object thickness.

This item is only applicable when the ThickOver item is By Pattern.
Field: Thick1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Use the Thick1, Thick2, Thick3 and Thick4 fields to list the area object thickness atcorner
points 1, 2, 3 and 4 (if it exists) around the area object. If the area object has more than
four corner points then use multiple records to listall of the points. Be sure the the area
object label is entered for each record associated with the object.

This item is only applicable when the ThickOver item is Object.
Field: Thick2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Use the Thick1, Thick2, Thick3 and Thick4 fields to list the area object thickness atcorner
points 1, 2, 3 and 4 (if it exists) around the area object. If the area object has more than
four corner points then use multiple records to listall of the points. Be sure the the area
object label is entered for each record associated with the object.

This item is only applicable when the ThickOver item is Object.
Field: Thick3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Use the Thick1, Thick2, Thick3 and Thick4 fields to list the area object thickness atcorner
points 1, 2, 3 and 4 (if it exists) around the area object. If the area object has more than
four corner points then use multiple records to listall of the points. Be sure the the area
object label is entered for each record associated with the object.

This item is only applicable when the ThickOver item is Object.
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Field: Thick4 4/27/2009
Field: Thick4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Use the Thick1, Thick2, Thick3 and Thick4 fields to list the area object thickness atcorner
points 1, 2, 3 and 4 (if it exists) around the area object. If the area object has more than
four corner points then use multiple records to listall of the points. Be sure the the area
object label is entered for each record associated with the object.

This item is only applicable when the ThickOver item is Object.
Table: Area Section Assignments
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the area section property assigned to the specified area object.
Field: MatProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Default, or the name of a Material. Default means that the material
property for the area object is taken from the material property designated for the area
section that is assigned to the area object.
Table: Area Section Properties
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the area section property.
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Field: Material 4/27/2009
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the material property assigned to the area section property.
Field: MatAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Material angle associated with the area section property.
Field: AreaType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Shell, Plane or Asolid indicating the type of area section.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

For shell-type area sections this is either Shell-Thin, Shell-Thick, Membrane, Plate-Thin,
or Plate-Thick indicating the type of shell element.

For plane-type area sections this is either Plane-Stress or Plane-Strain indicating the type
of plane element.

This item does not apply to asolid-type elements.
Field: DrillDOF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if drilling degrees are included in the analysis model element formulation.
Otherwise it is No.

This item only applies when the AreaType item is Shell and the Type item is either Shell-
Thin, Shell-Thick or Membrane.
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Field: Thickness 4/27/2009
Field: Thickness
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

For shell-type area sections this is the membrane thickness of the element used for
calculating the membrane stiffness for full-shell and pure-membrane sections, and used for
self-mass and self-weight calculations.

For plane-type sections this is the thickness of the element. This item does not apply to
asolid-type area sections.
Field: BendThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies to shell-type area sections. It is the bending thickness of the section
used for calculating the plate-bending and transverse shear stiffnesses for full-shell and
pure-plate sections.
Field: Arc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

This item only applies to asolid-type area sections. It is the object arc, that is, the number
of degrees through which the object's planar shape is rotated to define the solid-type
object. Inputting 0 for this item means that the arc will be taken as 1 radian.
Field: InComp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if incompatible bending modes are included in the stiffness formulation.
Otherwise it is No. It only applies to plane and asolid type sections.

In general, incompatible modes significantly improve the bending behavior of the object.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item only applies to asolid-type area sections. The asolid axis of symmetry is the Z
axis of this coordinate system.
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Field: Color 4/27/2009
Field: Color
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color associated with the
section.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Field: TotalWt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

Total weight of all objects in the model that are assigned the specified area section
property. This item is only available when the analysis model exists.
Field: TotalMass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Mass (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length

Total mass of all objects in the model that are assigned the specified area section property.
This item is only available when the analysis model exists.
Field: F11Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

F11 stiffness modifier for the specified area section property. This item is used for
analysis only, not design. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier specified for
the area section; it does not replace the modifier specified for the area section.
Field: F22Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

F22 stiffness modifier for the specified area section property. This item is used for
analysis only, not design. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier specified for
the area section; it does not replace the modifier specified for the area section.
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Field: F12Mod 4/27/2009
Field: F12Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

F12 stiffness modifier for the specified area section property. This item is used for
analysis only, not design. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier specified for
the area section; it does not replace the modifier specified for the area section.
Field: M11Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

M11 stiffness modifier for the specified area section property. This item is used for
analysis only, not design. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier specified for
the area section; it does not replace the modifier specified for the area section.
Field: M22Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

M22 stiffness modifier for the specified area section property. This item is used for
analysis only, not design. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier specified for
the area section; it does not replace the modifier specified for the area section.
Field: M12Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

M12 stiffness modifier for the specified area section property. This item is used for
analysis only, not design. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier specified for
the area section; it does not replace the modifier specified for the area section.
Field: V13Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

V13 stiffness modifier for the specified area section property. This item is used for
analysis only, not design. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier specified for
the area section; it does not replace the modifier specified for the area section.
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Field: V23Mod 4/27/2009
Field: V23Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

V23 stiffness modifier for the specified area section property. This item is used for
analysis only, not design. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier specified for
the area section; it does not replace the modifier specified for the area section.
Field: MMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Mass multiplier for the specified area section property. This item is used for analysis only,
not design. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier specified for the area
section; it does not replace the modifier specified for the area section.
Field: WMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Weight multiplier for the specified area section property. This item is used for analysis
only, not design. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier specified for the area
section; it does not replace the modifier specified for the area section.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified area section property.
Field: Notes
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

User notes for the specified area section property.
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Field: Section 4/27/2009
Table: Area Section Property Design Parameters
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the shell-type area section property.
Field: RebarMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property for the rebar in the area section property.
Field: RebarOpt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Default, One Layer or Two Layers indicating the rebar layout. Default uses
two rebar layers with the cober to the centroid of the reinforcing steel set to 0.1 times the
thickness of the section.
Field: CoverTop1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The cover to the centroid of the top reinforcing steel running in the local 1 axis direction
of the shell section.
Field: CoverTop2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The cover to the centroid of the top reinforcing steel running in the local 2 axis direction
of the shell section.
Field: CoverBot1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The cover to the centroid of the bottom reinforcing steel running in the local 1 axis
direction of the shell section.
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Field: CoverBot2 4/27/2009
Field: CoverBot2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The cover to the centroid of the bottom reinforcing steel running in the local 2 axis
direction of the shell section.
Table: Area Section Property Layers
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the area section property.
Field: LayerName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the layer.
Field: Distance
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Distance from the shell reference surface (shell object joint location plus offsets) to the
midheight of the layer. Positive distances are in the positive shell object local 3 axis
direction.
Field: Thickness
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the layer.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Shell, Membrane or Plate indicating the layer type.
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Field: NumIntPts 4/27/2009
Field: NumIntPts
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of integration points in the thickness direction for the layer. The locations are
determined by the program using standard Guass-quadrature rules.
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the material property assigned to the layer.
Field: MatAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Material angle associated with the layer. The angle is measured counterclockwise from
the local 1 axis of the shell object to the local 1 axis of the material.
Field: S11Opt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Inactive, Linear or Nonlinear indicating the behavior of the material
S11component.
Field: S22Opt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Inactive, Linear or Nonlinear indicating the behavior of the material
S22component.
Field: S12Opt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Inactive, Linear or Nonlinear indicating the behavior of the material
S12component.
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Field: Section 4/27/2009
Table: Area Section Properties - Bridge Object Flags
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the area section property.
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the area section is an automatically created bridge section. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this area section is associated.
Table: Area Spring Assignments
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Simple or Link Property indicating the type of spring specified.
Field: Stiffness
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Trans Stiffness/Area (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length/Length2

Spring stiffness per unit area on the specified face of the area object in the direction
specified. This item only applies when the Type item is Simple.
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Field: SimpleType 4/27/2009
Field: SimpleType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Tension and Compression, Compression Only, or Tension Only indicating
the type of simple spring specified.
Field: LinkProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the link property assigned to the spring. This item only applies when the
Type item is Link Property.
Field: Face
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The face of the area object to which the specified springs are applied. This is either
Bottom, Top or one of the edge face numbers.
Field: Dir1Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Object Axes, Normal To Face, or User Vector indicating the method used to
define the tension direction for simple springs or the link local 1-axis direction for Link
Property springs.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either -3, -2, -1, 1, 2 or 3 indicating the tension direction for simple springs or the
link local 1-axis direction for Link Property springs. The -3, -2, -1, 1, 2 and 3 items refer
to the area object local axes directions.

This item only applies when the Dir1Type item is Object Axes.
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Field: NormalDir 4/27/2009
Field: NormalDir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Inward, or Outward indicating the orientation of the tension direction for
simple springs or the link local 1-axis direction for Link Property springs when they are
oriented normal to a face.

This item only applies when the Dir1Type item is Normal To Face.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system in which a user vector is specified to define the tension direction
for simple springs or the link local 1-axis direction for Link Property springs.

This item only applies when the Dir1Type item is User Vector.
Field: VecX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

VecX, VecY and VecZ define the X, Y and Z (or 1, 2 and 3) components of the user
specified direction vector for the tension direction for simple springs or the link local 1-
axis direction for Link Property springs. VecX, VecY and VecZ are in the coordinate
system specified by the CoordSys item.

This item only applies when the Dir1Type item is User Vector.
Field: VecY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

VecX, VecY and VecZ define the X, Y and Z (or 1, 2 and 3) components of the user
specified direction vector for the tension direction for simple springs or the link local 1-
axis direction for Link Property springs. VecX, VecY and VecZ are in the coordinate
system specified by the CoordSys item.

This item only applies when the Dir1Type item is User Vector.
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Field: VecZ 4/27/2009
Field: VecZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

VecX, VecY and VecZ define the X, Y and Z (or 1, 2 and 3) components of the user
specified direction vector for the tension direction for simple springs or the link local 1-
axis direction for Link Property springs. VecX, VecY and VecZ are in the coordinate
system specified by the CoordSys item.

This item only applies when the Dir1Type item is User Vector.
Field: Axis2Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle in degrees that the link local 2 axis is rotated from its default orientation. This
item only applies when the Type item is Link Property.
Table: Area Stiffness Modifiers
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: f11
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The membrane f11 modifier for the specified area object.
Field: f22
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The membrane f22 modifier for the specified area object.
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Field: f12 4/27/2009
Field: f12
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The membrane f12 modifier for the specified area object.
Field: m11
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The bending m11 modifier for the specified area object.
Field: m22
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The bending m22 modifier for the specified area object.
Field: m12
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The bending m12 modifier for the specified area object.
Field: v13
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The shear v13 modifier for the specified area object.
Field: v23
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The shear v23 modifier for the specified area object.
Field: MassMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The mass modifier for the specified area object.
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Field: WeightMod 4/27/2009
Field: WeightMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The weight modifier for the specified area object.
Table: Area Stiffness Modifier Definitions
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a defined area stiffness modifier.
Field: f11
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The membrane f11 modifier for an area object.
Field: f22
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The membrane f22 modifier for an area object.
Field: f12
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The membrane f12 modifier for an area object.
Field: m11
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The bending m11 modifier for an area object.
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Field: m22 4/27/2009
Field: m22
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The bending m22 modifier for an area object.
Field: m12
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The bending m12 modifier for an area object.
Field: v13
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The shear v13 modifier for an area object.
Field: v23
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The shear v23 modifier for an area object.
Field: MassMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The mass modifier for an area object.
Field: WeightMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The weight modifier for an area object.
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Field: Area 4/27/2009
Table: Area Vehicle Response Component Overwrites
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: Usage
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either AASHTO HL - Superstructure, AASHTO HL - Reaction, or AASHTO H &
HS Superstructure indicating the vehicle type and structural member type to which the
overwrite applies.

AASHTO HL - Superstructure refers to the superstructure negative moments over
supports and applies to AASHTO H, HS and HL loading.

AASHTO HL - Reaction refers to reactions at interior supports (piers) and applies only to
AASHTO HL loaoding.

AASHTO H & HS Superstructure refers to superstructure moments (positive or negative)
and applies to AASHTO H and HS loading.
Field: Component
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either F11, F22, F12, M11, M22, M12, V13, V23, S11Top, S22Top, S12Top,
S11Bot, S22Bot, or S12Bot indicating the output component to which the overwrite
applies.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Do Not Use, Use Positive Values, Use Negative Values, or Use All Values
indicating the portion of the output for the specified component to which the overwrite
applies.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Table: Auto Seismic - AS 1170 2007
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto seismic load applies.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either X or Y indicating the global direction in which the specified auto
seismic load acts.
Field: PercentEcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The percentage eccentricity applicable to all rigid diaphragms. This item only applies if
the Dir item indicates that there is eccentricity. Note that if the EccOverride item is Yes,
then this eccentricity may be overwritten for some diaphragms.
Field: EccOverride
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item indicates if the percentage eccentricity specified by the PercentEcc item is
overwritten for any of the rigid diaphragms in the model.
Field: PeriodCalc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the method used to determine the building period for use in calculating
the magnitude of the auto seismic load. It is either Approximate, Prog Calc (short for
program calculated), or User.
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Field: kt 4/27/2009
Field: kt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The kt factor used in calculating the building period.
Field: UserT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The user-defined value of the building period used in calculating the magnitude of the auto
seismic load.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: SiteClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A, B, C, D or E indicating the Site Sub Soil Class.
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Field: ProbFact 4/27/2009
Field: ProbFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The AS 1170.4 2007 probability factor, kp, specified in Table 3.1.
Field: HazFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The AS 1170.4 2007 hazard factor, Z, specified in Table 3.2.
Field: StPerFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The AS 1170.4 2007 structure performance factor, Sp, specified in Table 6.5.
Field: StDucFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The AS 1170.4 2007 structure ductility factor, u, specified in Table 6.5.
Field: TUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is only available after the
analysis has been run.
Field: CoeffUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The AS 1170.4 2007 coefficient Ch(T) * kp * z * Sp / u used to calculate the seismic base
shear. This item is only available after the analysis has been run.
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Field: WeightUsed 4/27/2009
Field: WeightUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

The seismic weight of the structure used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is
only available after the analysis has been run.
Field: BaseShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear calculated for the specified auto seismic load. This item is only available
after the analysis has been run.
Table: Auto Seismic - BOCA96
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto seismic load applies.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either X or Y indicating the global direction in which the specified auto
seismic load acts.
Field: PercentEcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The percentage eccentricity applicable to all rigid diaphragms. This item only applies if
the Dir item indicates that there is eccentricity. Note that if the EccOverride item is Yes,
then this eccentricity may be overwritten for some diaphragms.
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Field: EccOverride 4/27/2009
Field: EccOverride
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item indicates if the percentage eccentricity specified by the PercentEcc item is
overwritten for any of the rigid diaphragms in the model.
Field: PeriodCalc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the method used to determine the building period for use in calculating
the magnitude of the auto seismic load. It is either Method A, Prog Calc (short for
program calculated), or User.
Field: Ct
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Ct factor used in calculating the building period (in English units).
Field: UserT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The user-defined value of the building period used in calculating the magnitude of the auto
seismic load.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
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Field: MinZ 4/27/2009
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: R
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The BOCA96 response modification factor.
Field: Aa
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The BOCA96 effective peak acceleration coefficient.
Field: Av
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The BOCA96 effective peak velocity-related coefficient.
Field: S
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The BOCA96 site coefficient.
Field: TUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is only available after the
analysis has been run.
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Field: CoeffUsed 4/27/2009
Field: CoeffUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The BOCA96 coefficient Cs used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is only
available after the analysis has been run.
Field: WeightUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

The seismic weight of the structure used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is
only available after the analysis has been run.
Field: BaseShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear calculated for the specified auto seismic load. This item is only available
after the analysis has been run.
Table: Auto Seismic - Chinese 2002
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto seismic load applies.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either X or Y indicating the global direction in which the specified auto
seismic load acts.
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Field: PercentEcc 4/27/2009
Field: PercentEcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The percentage eccentricity applicable to all rigid diaphragms. This item only applies if
the Dir item indicates that there is eccentricity. Note that if the EccOverride item is Yes,
then this eccentricity may be overwritten for some diaphragms.
Field: EccOverride
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item indicates if the percentage eccentricity specified by the PercentEcc item is
overwritten for any of the rigid diaphragms in the model.
Field: PeriodCalc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the method used to determine the building period for use in calculating
the magnitude of the auto seismic load. It is either Prog Calc (short for program
calculated), or User.
Field: UserT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The user-defined value of the building period used in calculating the magnitude of the auto
seismic load.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
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Field: MaxZ 4/27/2009
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: AlphaMax
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Chinese 2002 maximum influence factor.
Field: SI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following items indicating the Chinese 2002 seismic intensity:
6 (0.05g),
7 (0.10g),
7 (0.15g),
8 (0.20g),
8 (0.30g), or
9 (0.40g).
Field: DampRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Chinese 2002 damping ratio.
Field: Tg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The Chinese 2002 characteristic ground period.
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Field: PTDF 4/27/2009
Field: PTDF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Chinese 2002 period time discount factor.
Field: EnhanceFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Chinese 2002 enhancement factor.
Field: TUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is only available after the
analysis has been run.
Field: CoeffUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Chinese 2002 Seismic coefficient used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item
is only available after the analysis has been run.
Field: WeightUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

The seismic weight of the structure used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is
only available after the analysis has been run.
Field: BaseShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear calculated for the specified auto seismic load. This item is only available
after the analysis has been run.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Table: Auto Seismic - Eurocode8 2004
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto seismic load applies.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either X or Y indicating the global direction in which the specified auto
seismic load acts.
Field: PercentEcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The percentage eccentricity applicable to all rigid diaphragms. This item only applies if
the Dir item indicates that there is eccentricity. Note that if the EccOverride item is Yes,
then this eccentricity may be overwritten for some diaphragms.
Field: EccOverride
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item indicates if the percentage eccentricity specified by the PercentEcc item is
overwritten for any of the rigid diaphragms in the model.
Field: PeriodCalc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the method used to determine the building period for use in calculating
the magnitude of the auto seismic load. It is either Approximate, Prog Calc (short for
program calculated), or User.
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Field: Ct 4/27/2009
Field: Ct
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Ct factor used in calculating the building period (in meters).
Field: UserT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The user-defined value of the building period used in calculating the magnitude of the auto
seismic load.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: Ag
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The EuroCode8-2004 design ground acceleration in g, ag.
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Field: SpecType 4/27/2009
Field: SpecType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The EuroCode8-2004 spectrum type. This is either 1 or 2.
Field: GroundType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The EuroCode8-2004 ground type. This is either A, B, C, D or E.
Field: LBFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The EuroCode8-2004 lower bound factor, Beta.
Field: BehaveFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The EuroCode8-2004 behavior factor, q.
Field: CorrFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The EuroCode8-2004 correction factor, Lambda.
Field: TUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is only available after the
analysis has been run.
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Field: CoeffUsed 4/27/2009
Field: CoeffUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Eurocode8 2004 coefficient Sd(T) used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item
is only available after the analysis has been run.
Field: WeightUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

The seismic weight of the structure used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is
only available after the analysis has been run.
Field: BaseShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear calculated for the specified auto seismic load. This item is only available
after the analysis has been run.
Table: Auto Seismic - IBC2003
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto seismic load applies.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either X or Y indicating the global direction in which the specified auto
seismic load acts.
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Field: PercentEcc 4/27/2009
Field: PercentEcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The percentage eccentricity applicable to all rigid diaphragms. This item only applies if
the Dir item indicates that there is eccentricity. Note that if the EccOverride item is Yes,
then this eccentricity may be overwritten for some diaphragms.
Field: EccOverride
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item indicates if the percentage eccentricity specified by the PercentEcc item is
overwritten for any of the rigid diaphragms in the model.
Field: PeriodCalc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the method used to determine the building period for use in calculating
the magnitude of the auto seismic load. It is either Method A, Prog Calc (short for
program calculated), or User.
Field: Ct
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Ct factor used in calculating the building period (in English units).
Field: UserT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The user-defined value of the building period used in calculating the magnitude of the auto
seismic load.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
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Field: MaxZ 4/27/2009
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: R
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IBC2003 response modification factor.
Field: Omega
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IBC2003 system overstrength factor used for design.
Field: Cd
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IBC2003 deflection amplification factor used for design.
Field: SeisGroup
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The IBC2003 seismic group.
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Field: SiteClass 4/27/2009
Field: SiteClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The IBC2003 site class.
Field: Ss
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IBC2003 mapped spectral acceleration for short periods.
Field: S1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IBC2003 mapped spectral acceleration for a one second period.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IBC2003 site coefficient, Fa.
Field: Fv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IBC2003 site coefficient, Fv.
Field: TUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is only available after the
analysis has been run.
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Field: CoeffUsed 4/27/2009
Field: CoeffUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IBC2003 coefficient Cs used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is only
available after the analysis has been run.
Field: WeightUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

The seismic weight of the structure used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is
only available after the analysis has been run.
Field: BaseShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear calculated for the specified auto seismic load. This item is only available
after the analysis has been run.
Table: Auto Seismic - IBC2006
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto seismic load applies.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either X or Y indicating the global direction in which the specified auto
seismic load acts.
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Field: PercentEcc 4/27/2009
Field: PercentEcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The percentage eccentricity applicable to all rigid diaphragms. This item only applies if
the Dir item indicates that there is eccentricity. Note that if the EccOverride item is Yes,
then this eccentricity may be overwritten for some diaphragms.
Field: EccOverride
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item indicates if the percentage eccentricity specified by the PercentEcc item is
overwritten for any of the rigid diaphragms in the model.
Field: PeriodCalc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the method used to determine the building period for use in calculating
the magnitude of the auto seismic load. It is either Approximate, Prog Calc (short for
program calculated), or User.
Field: CtAndX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The item is the value of Ct an x used to calculate the approximate period, Ta, where Ta =
Ct * h^x. This item is either '0.028ft, 0.8'; '0.016ft, 0.9'; '0.03ft, 0.75'; or '0.02ft, 0.75'.
Field: UserT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The user-defined value of the building period used in calculating the magnitude of the auto
seismic load.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
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Field: MaxZ 4/27/2009
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: R
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IBC2006 response modification factor.
Field: Omega
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IBC2006 system overstrength factor used for design.
Field: Cd
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IBC2006 deflection amplification factor used for design.
Field: I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IBC2006 occupancy importance factor.
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Field: AccOption 4/27/2009
Field: AccOption
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Latitude/Longitude, Zip Code or User indicating the option used to
determine the Ss and S1 spectral accelerations.
Field: Latitude
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only applicable when the AccOption item is Latitude/Longitude.
Field: Longitude
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only applicable when the AccOption item is Latitude/Longitude.
Field: ZipCode
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The 5-digit zip code of the site where the response spectrum is desired.

This item is only applicable when the AccOption item is Zip Code.

Note that the Ss and S1 values used for this option are those at the center of the specified
zip codes; they are not maximum or minimum values. For some zip codes (such as those
in coastal California) there may be significance variation of Ss and S1 over the zip
code.Thus the zip code option should be used with care. In general, the
Latitude/Longitude method is recommended.
Field: Ss
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only imported when the AccOption item is User.
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Field: S1 4/27/2009
Field: S1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only imported when the AccOption item is User.
Field: TL
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The long-period transition period.
Field: SiteClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A, B, C, D, E or F indicating the site class for the considered site.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only imported when the SiteClass item is F.
Field: Fv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only imported when the SiteClass item is F.
Field: SDS
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The design response spectrum acceleration at short periods. SDS =(2/3) * Fa * Ss.
Field: SD1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The design response spectrum acceleration at 1-second period. SD1 =(2/3) * Fv * S1.
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Field: TUsed 4/27/2009
Field: TUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is only available after the
analysis has been run.
Field: CoeffUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IBC2003 coefficient Cs used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is only
available after the analysis has been run.
Field: WeightUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

The seismic weight of the structure used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is
only available after the analysis has been run.
Field: BaseShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear calculated for the specified auto seismic load. This item is only available
after the analysis has been run.
Table: Auto Seismic - IS1893:2002
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto seismic load applies.
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Field: Dir 4/27/2009
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either X or Y indicating the global direction in which the specified auto
seismic load acts.
Field: PercentEcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The percentage eccentricity applicable to all rigid diaphragms. This item only applies if
the Dir item indicates that there is eccentricity. Note that if the EccOverride item is Yes,
then this eccentricity may be overwritten for some diaphragms.
Field: EccOverride
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item indicates if the percentage eccentricity specified by the PercentEcc item is
overwritten for any of the rigid diaphragms in the model.
Field: PeriodCalc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the method used to determine the building period for use in calculating
the magnitude of the auto seismic load. It is either Approximate, Prog Calc (short for
program calculated), or User.
Field: Ct
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Ct factor used in calculating the building period (in meters).
Field: UserT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The user-defined value of the building period used in calculating the magnitude of the auto
seismic load.
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Field: UserZ 4/27/2009
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: ZCode
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 0.10, 0.16, 0.24 0r 0.36 indicating the seismic zone factor, Z, as specified in
the IS1893 2002 code.
Field: ZUser
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The user specified seismic zone factor, Z.
Field: SoilType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either I, II or III indicating the soil type.
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Field: I 4/27/2009
Field: I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IS1893 2002 importance factor.
Field: R
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IS1893 2002 response reduction factor.
Field: TUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is only available after the
analysis has been run.
Field: CoeffUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IS1893 2002 coefficient Ah used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is
only available after the analysis has been run.
Field: WeightUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

The seismic weight of the structure used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is
only available after the analysis has been run.
Field: BaseShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear calculated for the specified auto seismic load. This item is only available
after the analysis has been run.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Table: Auto Seismic - NBCC 2005
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto seismic load applies.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either X or Y indicating the global direction in which the specified auto
seismic load acts.
Field: PercentEcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The percentage eccentricity applicable to all rigid diaphragms. This item only applies if
the Dir item indicates that there is eccentricity. Note that if the EccOverride item is Yes,
then this eccentricity may be overwritten for some diaphragms.
Field: EccOverride
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item indicates if the percentage eccentricity specified by the PercentEcc item is
overwritten for any of the rigid diaphragms in the model.
Field: StructType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Steel MF, Concrete MF, Other MF, Braced Frame or Shear Wall indicating
the type of structure. MF is short for moment frame.
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Field: PeriodCalc 4/27/2009
Field: PeriodCalc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the method used to determine the building period for use in calculating
the magnitude of the auto seismic load. It is either Code, Prog Calc (short for program
calculated), or User.
Field: UserT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The user-defined value of the building period used in calculating the magnitude of the auto
seismic load.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: PGA
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The peak ground acceleration.
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Field: Sa02 4/27/2009
Field: Sa02
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The spectral acceleration at a period of 0.2 seconds.
Field: Sa05
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The spectral acceleration at a period of 0.5 seconds.
Field: Sa1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The spectral acceleration at a period of 1 second.
Field: Sa2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The spectral acceleration at a period of 2 seconds.
Field: SiteClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A, B, C, D, E or F indicating the site class.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The site coefficient, Fa.

This item is only imported when the Site Class item is F.
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Field: Fv 4/27/2009
Field: Fv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The site coefficient, Fv.

This item is only imported when the Site Class item is F.
Field: Ie
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The importance factor, Ie.
Field: Mv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The higher mode factor, Mv.
Field: Rd
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ductility modifier, Rd.
Field: Ro
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The overstrength modifier, Ro.
Field: TUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is only available after the
analysis has been run.
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Field: CoeffUsed 4/27/2009
Field: CoeffUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NBCC 2005 V/W used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is only available
after the analysis has been run.
Field: WeightUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

The seismic weight of the structure used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is
only available after the analysis has been run.
Field: BaseShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear calculated for the specified auto seismic load. This item is only available
after the analysis has been run.
Field: FtUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The Ft force (concentrated force at the top of the building) calculated for the specified auto
seismic load. This item is only available after the analysis has been run.
Table: Auto Seismic - NBCC95
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto seismic load applies.
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Field: Dir 4/27/2009
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either X or Y indicating the global direction in which the specified auto
seismic load acts.
Field: PercentEcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The percentage eccentricity applicable to all rigid diaphragms. This item only applies if
the Dir item indicates that there is eccentricity. Note that if the EccOverride item is Yes,
then this eccentricity may be overwritten for some diaphragms.
Field: EccOverride
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item indicates if the percentage eccentricity specified by the PercentEcc item is
overwritten for any of the rigid diaphragms in the model.
Field: StructType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Mom Frame or Other indicating the type of structure.
Field: PeriodCalc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the method used to determine the building period for use in calculating
the magnitude of the auto seismic load. It is either Code, Prog Calc (short for program
calculated), or User.
Field: Ds
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Length of wall or braced frame which constitutes the main lateral-force resisting system.
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Field: UserT 4/27/2009
Field: UserT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The user-defined value of the building period used in calculating the magnitude of the auto
seismic load.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: R
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

NBCC 95 force modification factor.
Field: Za
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

NBCC95 acceleration-related seismic zone.
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Field: Zv 4/27/2009
Field: Zv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

NBCC95 velocity-related seismic zone.
Field: VType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates whether the NBCC95 zonal velocity ratio is program calculated based
on Zv, or it is user-defined.
Field: V
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

NBCC95 zonal velocity ratio.
Field: I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

NBCC95 importance factor.
Field: F
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

NBCC95 foundation factor.
Field: VeOverWUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The Ve factor divided by W (weight) used to calculate the base shear. This item is only
available after the analysis has been run.
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Field: WeightUsed 4/27/2009
Field: WeightUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

The seismic weight of the structure used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is
only available after the analysis has been run.
Field: BaseShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear calculated for the specified auto seismic load. This item is only available
after the analysis has been run.
Field: FtUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The Ft force (concentrated force at the top of the building) calculated for the specified auto
seismic load. This item is only available after the analysis has been run.
Table: Auto Seismic - NEHRP97
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto seismic load applies.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either X or Y indicating the global direction in which the specified auto
seismic load acts.
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Field: PercentEcc 4/27/2009
Field: PercentEcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The percentage eccentricity applicable to all rigid diaphragms. This item only applies if
the Dir item indicates that there is eccentricity. Note that if the EccOverride item is Yes,
then this eccentricity may be overwritten for some diaphragms.
Field: EccOverride
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item indicates if the percentage eccentricity specified by the PercentEcc item is
overwritten for any of the rigid diaphragms in the model.
Field: PeriodCalc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the method used to determine the building period for use in calculating
the magnitude of the auto seismic load. It is either Method A, Prog Calc (short for
program calculated), or User.
Field: Ct
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Ct factor used in calculating the building period (in English units).
Field: UserT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The user-defined value of the building period used in calculating the magnitude of the auto
seismic load.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
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Field: MaxZ 4/27/2009
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: R
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NEHRP97 response modification factor.
Field: SeisGroup
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The NEHRP97 seismic group.
Field: SiteClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The NEHRP97 site class.
Field: Ss
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NEHRP97 mapped spectral acceleration for short periods.
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Field: S1 4/27/2009
Field: S1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NEHRP97 mapped spectral acceleration for a one second period.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NEHRP97 site coefficient, Fa.
Field: Fv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NEHRP97 site coefficient, Fv.
Field: TUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is only available after the
analysis has been run.
Field: CoeffUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NEHRP97 coefficient Cs used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is only
available after the analysis has been run.
Field: WeightUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

The seismic weight of the structure used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is
only available after the analysis has been run.
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Field: BaseShear 4/27/2009
Field: BaseShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear calculated for the specified auto seismic load. This item is only available
after the analysis has been run.
Table: Auto Seismic - NZS 1170 2004
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto seismic load applies.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either X or Y indicating the global direction in which the specified auto
seismic load acts.
Field: PercentEcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The percentage eccentricity applicable to all rigid diaphragms. This item only applies if
the Dir item indicates that there is eccentricity. Note that if the EccOverride item is Yes,
then this eccentricity may be overwritten for some diaphragms.
Field: EccOverride
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item indicates if the percentage eccentricity specified by the PercentEcc item is
overwritten for any of the rigid diaphragms in the model.
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Field: PeriodCalc 4/27/2009
Field: PeriodCalc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the method used to determine the building period for use in calculating
the magnitude of the auto seismic load. It is either Approximate, Prog Calc (short for
program calculated), or User.
Field: UserT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The user-defined value of the building period used in calculating the magnitude of the auto
seismic load.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: SiteClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A, B, C, D or E indicating the Site Sub Soil Class.
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Field: Z 4/27/2009
Field: Z
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NZS 1170.5 2004 hazard factor specified in clause 3.1.4.
Field: R
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NZS 1170.5 2004 return period factor specified in clause 3.1.5.
Field: N
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NZS 1170.5 2004 near fault factor specified in clause 3.1.6".
Field: StPerFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NZS 1170.5 2004 structure performance factor, Sp.
Field: StDucFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NZS 1170.5 2004 structure ductility factor, u.
Field: TUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is only available after the
analysis has been run.
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Field: CoeffUsed 4/27/2009
Field: CoeffUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NZS 1170.4 2004 coefficient Cd(T) used to calculate the seismic base shear. This
item is only available after the analysis has been run.
Field: WeightUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

The seismic weight of the structure used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is
only available after the analysis has been run.
Field: BaseShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear calculated for the specified auto seismic load. This item is only available
after the analysis has been run.
Table: Auto Seismic - UBC94
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto seismic load applies.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either X or Y indicating the global direction in which the specified auto
seismic load acts.
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Field: PercentEcc 4/27/2009
Field: PercentEcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The percentage eccentricity applicable to all rigid diaphragms. This item only applies if
the Dir item indicates that there is eccentricity. Note that if the EccOverride item is Yes,
then this eccentricity may be overwritten for some diaphragms.
Field: EccOverride
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item indicates if the percentage eccentricity specified by the PercentEcc item is
overwritten for any of the rigid diaphragms in the model.
Field: PeriodCalc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the method used to determine the building period for use in calculating
the magnitude of the auto seismic load. It is either Method A, Prog Calc (short for
program calculated), or User.
Field: Ct
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Ct factor used in calculating the building period (in English units).
Field: UserT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The user-defined value of the building period used in calculating the magnitude of the auto
seismic load.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
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Field: MaxZ 4/27/2009
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: Rw
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The UBC94 numerical factor, Rw.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The UBC94 seismic zone factor.
Field: S
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The UBC94 site coefficient for soil characteristics.
Field: I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The UBC94 importance factor.
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Field: TUsed 4/27/2009
Field: TUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is only available after the
analysis has been run.
Field: CoeffUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The UBC94 coefficient C used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is only
available after the analysis has been run.
Field: WeightUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

The seismic weight of the structure used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is
only available after the analysis has been run.
Field: BaseShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear calculated for the specified auto seismic load. This item is only available
after the analysis has been run.
Field: FtUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The Ft force (concentrated force at the top of the building) calculated for the specified auto
seismic load. This item is only available after the analysis has been run.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Table: Auto Seismic - UBC97
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto seismic load applies.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either X or Y indicating the global direction in which the specified auto
seismic load acts.
Field: PercentEcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The percentage eccentricity applicable to all rigid diaphragms. This item only applies if
the Dir item indicates that there is eccentricity. Note that if the EccOverride item is Yes,
then this eccentricity may be overwritten for some diaphragms.
Field: EccOverride
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item indicates if the percentage eccentricity specified by the PercentEcc item is
overwritten for any of the rigid diaphragms in the model.
Field: PeriodCalc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the method used to determine the building period for use in calculating
the magnitude of the auto seismic load. It is either Method A, Prog Calc (short for
program calculated), or User.
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Field: Ct 4/27/2009
Field: Ct
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Ct factor used in calculating the building period (in English units).
Field: UserT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The user-defined value of the building period used in calculating the magnitude of the auto
seismic load.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: R
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The UBC97 overstrength factor.
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Field: SoilType 4/27/2009
Field: SoilType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The UBC97 soil profile type.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The UBC97 seismic zone factor.
Field: Ca
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The UBC97 coefficient, Ca.
Field: Cv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The UBC97 coefficient, Cv.
Field: SourceType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The UBC97 seismic source type.
Field: SourceDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: km

The distance to the closest known seismic source in kilometers.
Field: Na
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The UBC97 near source factor, Na.
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Field: Nv 4/27/2009
Field: Nv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The UBC97 near source factor, Nv.
Field: I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The UBC97 importance factor.
Field: TUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is only available after the
analysis has been run.
Field: WeightUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

The seismic weight of the structure used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is
only available after the analysis has been run.
Field: BaseShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear calculated for the specified auto seismic load. This item is only available
after the analysis has been run.
Field: FtUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The Ft force (concentrated force at the top of the building) calculated for the specified auto
seismic load. This item is only available after the analysis has been run.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Table: Auto Seismic - UBC97 Isolated
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto seismic load applies.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either X or Y indicating the global direction in which the specified auto
seismic load acts.
Field: PercentEcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The percentage eccentricity applicable to all rigid diaphragms. This item only applies if
the Dir item indicates that there is eccentricity. Note that if the EccOverride item is Yes,
then this eccentricity may be overwritten for some diaphragms.
Field: EccOverride
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item indicates if the percentage eccentricity specified by the PercentEcc item is
overwritten for any of the rigid diaphragms in the model.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
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Field: MaxZ 4/27/2009
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: Ri
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The UBC97 overstrength factor for isolated buildings specified in UBC97 Table A-16-E.
Field: Bd
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The UBC97 coefficient for damping specified in UBC97 Table A-16-C.
Field: Kmax
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

Maximum effective stiffness of the isolation system.
Field: Kmin
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

Minimum effective stiffness of the isolation system.
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Field: SoilType 4/27/2009
Field: SoilType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The UBC97 soil profile type.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The UBC97 seismic zone factor.
Field: Cvd
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The UBC97 coefficient, Cv.
Field: SourceType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The UBC97 seismic source type.
Field: SourceDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: km

The distance to the closest known seismic source in kilometers.
Field: Nv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The UBC97 near source factor, Nv.
Field: WeightUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

The seismic weight of the structure used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is
only available after the analysis has been run.
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Field: BaseShear 4/27/2009
Field: BaseShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear calculated for the specified auto seismic load. This item is only available
after the analysis has been run.
Table: Auto Seismic - User Coefficient
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto seismic load applies.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either X or Y indicating the global direction in which the specified auto
seismic load acts.
Field: PercentEcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The percentage eccentricity applicable to all rigid diaphragms. This item only applies if
the Dir item indicates that there is eccentricity. Note that if the EccOverride item is Yes,
then this eccentricity may be overwritten for some diaphragms.
Field: EccOverride
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item indicates if the percentage eccentricity specified by the PercentEcc item is
overwritten for any of the rigid diaphragms in the model.
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Field: UserZ 4/27/2009
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto seismic loads are applied. This
item only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: C
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The user-defined base shear coefficient (V =CW).
Field: K
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The user-defined exponent applied to the story height.
Field: WeightUsed
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

The seismic weight of the structure used to calculate the seismic base shear. This item is
only available after the analysis has been run.
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Field: BaseShear 4/27/2009
Field: BaseShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear calculated for the specified auto seismic load. This item is only available
after the analysis has been run.
Table: Auto Seismic - User Loads
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto seismic load applies.
Field: Diaphragm
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the diaphragm to which the load is applied.
Field: DiaphragmZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate of the specified diaphragm.
Field: AppPoint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either CM (short for center of mass) or User indicating the application point
of the load.
Field: AddEcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The additional eccentricity ratio added to the specified load. This added eccentricity
causes an MZ moment in the plane of the diaphragm. This item is only applicable when
the user seismic load is applied at the center of mass.
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Field: FX 4/27/2009
Field: FX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The force applied to the diaphragm in the global X direction.
Field: FY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The force applied to the diaphragm in the global Y direction.
Field: MZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The moment applied to the diaphragm about the global Z axis.
Field: X
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The user-defined global X coordinate of the load application point.
Field: Y
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The user-defined global Y coordinate of the load application point.
Field: BaseShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear calculated for the specified auto seismic load. This item is only available
after the analysis has been run.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Table: Auto Seismic Eccentricity Overrides
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: AutoLdType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User Coeff, User Loads or the name of the code considered for the
specified load pattern.
Field: Diaphragm
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the horizontal rigid diaphragm constraint to which the specified eccentricity
applies.
Field: Eccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

User-specified eccentricity for the specified rigid diaphragm constraint. Note that this
eccentricity is specified as an absolute length, not a percentage of the structure dimension.
Table: Auto Seismic Loads To Groups
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
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Field: AutoLdType 4/27/2009
Field: AutoLdType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User Coeff, User Loads or the name of the code considered for the
specified load pattern.
Field: Group
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the group to which the specified load applies.
Field: GroupAvgZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The average global Z coordinate of all point objects included in the specified group.
Field: FX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The applied auto seismic force acting in the global X direction at the specified point.
Field: FY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The applied auto seismic force acting in the global Y direction at the specified point.
Field: FZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The applied auto seismic force acting in the global Z direction at the specified point.
Field: MX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The applied auto seismic force acting about the global X axis at the specified point.
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Field: MY 4/27/2009
Field: MY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The applied auto seismic force acting about the global Y axis at the specified point.
Field: MZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The applied auto seismic force acting about the global Z axis at the specified point.
Field: X
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X coordinate of the point at which the auto seismic group forces and moments
are reported.
Field: Y
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y coordinate of the point at which the auto seismic group forces and moments
are reported.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z coordinate of the point at which the auto seismic group forces and moments
are reported.
Table: Auto Seismic Loads To Horizontal Diaphragms
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
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Field: AutoLdType 4/27/2009
Field: AutoLdType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User Coeff, User Loads or the name of the code considered for the
specified load pattern.
Field: Diaphragm
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the horizontal rigid diaphragm constraint to which the specified load applies.
Field: DiaphragmZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate of the specified diaphragm.
Field: FX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The applied auto seismic force acting in the global X direction at the specified point.
Field: FY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The applied auto seismic force acting in the global Y direction at the specified point.
Field: FZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The applied auto seismic force acting in the global Z direction at the specified point.
Field: MX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The applied auto seismic force acting about the global X axis at the specified point.
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Field: MY 4/27/2009
Field: MY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The applied auto seismic force acting about the global Y axis at the specified point.
Field: MZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The applied auto seismic force acting about the global Z axis at the specified point.
Field: X
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X coordinate of the point at which the auto seismic diaphragm forces and
moments are reported.
Field: Y
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y coordinate of the point at which the auto seismic diaphragm forces and
moments are reported.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z coordinate of the point at which the auto seismic diaphragm forces and
moments are reported.
Table: Auto Seismic Loads To Joints
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
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Field: AutoLdType 4/27/2009
Field: AutoLdType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User Coeff, User Loads or the name of the code considered for the
specified load pattern.
Field: JointElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the joint element in the SAP analysis model to which the specified auto
seismic force is applied.
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the joint object associated with the specified joint element, if any.
Field: FX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The applied auto seismic force acting in the global X direction at the specified point.
Field: FY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The applied auto seismic force acting in the global Y direction at the specified point.
Field: FZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The applied auto seismic force acting in the global Z direction at the specified point.
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Field: MX 4/27/2009
Field: MX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The applied auto seismic force acting about the global X axis at the specified point.
Field: MY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The applied auto seismic force acting about the global Y axis at the specified point.
Field: MZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The applied auto seismic force acting about the global Z axis at the specified point.
Field: X
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X coordinate of the point at which the auto seismic joint element forces and
moments are reported.
Field: Y
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y coordinate of the point at which the auto seismic joint element forces and
moments are reported.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z coordinate of the point at which the auto seismic joint element forces and
moments are reported.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Table: Auto Wave 1 - General
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wave load applies.
Field: WaveChar
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a set of wave characteristics data.
Field: Current
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None or the label of a set of wave current profile data. None means that no
current is considered for this auto wave load.
Field: MarineGrow
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None or the label of a set of wave marine growth profile data. None means
that no marine growth is considered for this auto wave load (unless it is specified as a
wave overwrite).
Field: DICoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either API Default or the label of a set of wave drag and inertia coefficient profile
data.

API Default means that the program uses a drag and inertia coefficients of 0.65 and 1.6,
respectively for Rough. Smooth conditions are assumed above the specified high tide
elevation and rough conditions are assumed below.
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Field: WaveWind 4/27/2009
Field: WaveWind
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None or the label of a set of wave wind data. None means that no wind is
considered for this auto wave load.
Field: BuoyLoad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if buoyant loads are included as part of the wave load. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: LoadDisc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum discretization length for distributed wave loads applied to objects. A value
is calculated for the distributed load at locations along an object not exceeding the
discretization length. The magnitude of the distributed wave load is assumed to vary
linearly between these calculated locations.
Field: InitCrestX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X coordinate of a point on the initial wave crest.
Field: InitCrestY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y coordinate of a point on the initial wave crest.
Field: NumPos
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total number of wave crest positions considered for this auto wave load.

If only one position is considered then it is the wave crest position defined by the
InitCrestX and InitCrestY items.
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Field: DirAngle 4/27/2009

If multiple positions are considered then the wave length is divided by the number of
positions considered to create equal length segments along the wave length. The wave
crest is then considered at positions located at the beginning of each of these wave
segments. For example, if four positions are considered, then the wave crest is located at
0, 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 points of the wave length.
Field: DirAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The direction that the wave is moving measured counterclockwise from the global X axis.
Field: VertDatum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z coordinate at which the wave vertical datum is located. The wave vertical
datum is used as a reference elevation for all other wave vertical elevations.
Field: MLFromDatum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The elevation of the mudline measured from the wave vertical datum. Positive elevations
are above the datum.
Field: HTFromDatum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The elevation of the high tide measured from the wave vertical datum. Positive elevations
are above the datum.
Field: WWtDensity
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Weight/Volume (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force/Length3

The water weight density.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Table: Auto Wave 2 - Tabular Display
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wave load applies.
Field: HLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal (X) coordinate of the considered point in the wave coordinate system.
Field: VFromDatum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical (Z) coordinate of the considered point in the wave coordinate system. This is
the distance from the wave vertical datum to the considered point. Positive distances
mean the considered point is above the datum.
Field: HWaveVel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

The horizontal velocity of the wave (not including the current) at the considered point.
Field: HCurrVel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

The horizontal velocity of the current, in the direction of the WAVE, at the considered
point.
Field: HTotalVel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

The total horizontal velocity at the considered point. This is the sum of the wave velocity
and the component of current velocity in the direction of the wave.
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Field: HWaveAcc 4/27/2009
Field: HWaveAcc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

The horizontal acceleration of the wave at the considered point.
Field: VWaveVel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

The vertical velocity of the wave at the considered point.
Field: VWaveAcc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

The vertical acceleration of the wave at the considered point.
Field: Pressure
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force/Area (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The hydrostatic pressure at the considered point.
Table: Auto Wave 3 - Wave Characteristics - General
Field: WaveChar
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a set of wave characteristics data.
Field: WaveType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either From Theory or User indicating the wave type considered.
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Field: KinFactor 4/27/2009
Field: KinFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The wave kinematics factor. This factor accounts for wave directional spreading and
irregularity in the wave profile shape.
Field: SWaterDepth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The storm water depth. The mean storm water level (MSWL) is at a distance equal to the
storm water depth above the mudline.
Field: WaveHeight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The wave height. The distance from mean storm water level (see the SWaterDepth item)
to the top of the wave is equal to one-half the wave height.

This item only applies when the WaveType item is From Theory.
Field: WavePeriod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The wave period as it appears to a stationary observer, that is, as it appears to an observer
who is NOT moving with the current.

This item only applies when the WaveType item is From Theory.
Field: WaveTheory
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Linear, Stokes or Cnoidal indicating the wave theory used.

This item only applies when the WaveType item is From Theory.
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Field: TheoryOrd 4/27/2009
Field: TheoryOrd
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

If the WaveTheory item is Stokes or Cnoidal then this is the order of the wave theory.

This item only applies when the WaveType item is From Theory and when the
WaveTheory item is either Stokes or Cnoidal.
Table: Auto Wave 4 - Wave Characteristics - User Horizontal
Coordinates
Field: WaveChar
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a set of wave characteristics data.
Field: HLoc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal (X) coordinate of the considered point in the wave coordinate system.
Field: SFromDatum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The elevation of the wave surface measured from the wave vertical datum. Positive
elevations are above the datum.
Table: Auto Wave 5 - Wave Characteristics - User Vertical Coordinates
Field: WaveChar
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a set of wave characteristics data.
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Field: VFromDatum 4/27/2009
Field: VFromDatum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical (Z) coordinate of the considered point in the wave coordinate system. This is
the distance from the wave vertical datum to the considered point. Positive distances
mean the considered point is above the datum.
Table: Auto Wave 6 - Wave Characteristics - User Wave Data
Field: WaveChar
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a set of wave characteristics data.
Field: HLoc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal (X) coordinate of the considered point in the wave coordinate system.
Field: VFromDatum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical (Z) coordinate of the considered point in the wave coordinate system. This is
the distance from the wave vertical datum to the considered point. Positive distances
mean the considered point is above the datum.
Field: HWaveVel
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

The horizontal velocity of the wave (not including the current) at the considered point.
Field: HWaveAcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

The horizontal acceleration of the wave at the considered point.
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Field: VWaveVel 4/27/2009
Field: VWaveVel
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

The vertical velocity of the wave at the considered point.
Field: VWaveAcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

The vertical acceleration of the wave at the considered point.
Field: Pressure
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force/Area (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The hydrostatic pressure at the considered point.
Table: Auto Wave 7 - Current Profile
Field: Current
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a set of wave current profile data.
Field: VFromDatum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical (Z) coordinate of the considered point in the wave coordinate system. This is
the distance from the wave vertical datum to the considered point. Positive distances
mean the considered point is above the datum.
Field: HCurrVel
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

The horizontal velocity of the current, in the direction of the CURRENT, at the considered
point.
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Field: DirAngle 4/27/2009
Field: DirAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The direction that the current is moving measured counterclockwise from the global X
axis.
Field: BlockFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The current blockage factor.
Field: StretchOpt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Linear or Nonlinear indicating the current stretching option used.
Table: Auto Wave 8 - Marine Growth
Field: MarineGrow
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a set of wave marine growth profile data.
Field: VFromDatum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical (Z) coordinate of the considered point in the wave coordinate system. This is
the distance from the wave vertical datum to the considered point. Positive distances
mean the considered point is above the datum.
Field: Thickness
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The marine growth thickness at the specified elevation.
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Field: DICoeff 4/27/2009
Table: Auto Wave 9 - Drag And Inertia Coefficients
Field: DICoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a set of wave drag and inertia coefficient profile data.
Field: VFromDatum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical (Z) coordinate of the considered point in the wave coordinate system. This is
the distance from the wave vertical datum to the considered point. Positive distances
mean the considered point is above the datum.
Field: DragCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The drag coefficient at the specified elevation.
Field: InerCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The inertia (mass) coefficient at the specified elevation.
Table: Auto Wave 10 - Wave Wind Loads
Field: WaveWind
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a set of wave wind data.
Field: DirAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The direction that the wind is moving measured counterclockwise from the global X axis.
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Field: MeanSpeed 4/27/2009
Field: MeanSpeed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

The one hour mean wind speed at 32.8 ft (10 m).
Field: AvgTimePer
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The averaging time period, t, for the wind. 0 <t <=3600 sec.
Field: AirMassDen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Mass/Volume (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length4

The mass density of air.
Field: TypShapeCo
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The typical wind shape coefficient. This shape coefficient is used for all objects unless it
is overwritten.
Table: Auto Wind - API 4F
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wind load applies.
Field: ExposeFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Areas, Frames, or Areas And Frames. Areas means that the wind
exposure is based on user-defined wind pressure coefficients assigned to area objects.
Frames means that the wind load is applied to frame objects assuming that the structure is
an open structure.
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Field: Angle 4/27/2009
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle measured counterclockwise from the positive global X-axis to the direction that the
wind is blowing.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: WindVel
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The design reference wind velocity in knots, Vref.
Field: SSLMult
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The structural safety level multiplier, alpha.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Table: Auto Wind - ASCE7-88
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wind load applies.
Field: ExposeFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Diaphragms or Areaobjects. Diaphragms means that the wind exposure
is based on the extent of the rigid diaphragms. Areaobjects means that the wind exposure
is based on user-defined wind pressure coefficients assigned to area objects.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle measured counterclockwise from the positive global X-axis to the direction that the
wind is blowing.
Field: WindwardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The windward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item
is Diaphragms.
Field: LeewardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The leeward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item is
Diaphragms.
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Field: UserZ 4/27/2009
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: WindSpeed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: mph

The basic wind speed in mph.
Field: Exposure
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The ASCE7-88 wind exposure type.
Field: I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ASCE7-88 wind importance factor.
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Field: GustFactor 4/27/2009
Field: GustFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ASCE7-88 gust factor, G.
Field: ExpWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User or From Diaphs indicating how the program determines the
exposure width for the wind. From Diaphs means that the program calculates the exposure
width based on the extent of the diaphragm in a direction perpendicular to the wind load.
Table: Auto Wind - ASCE7-95
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wind load applies.
Field: ExposeFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Diaphragms or Areaobjects. Diaphragms means that the wind exposure
is based on the extent of the rigid diaphragms. Areaobjects means that the wind exposure
is based on user-defined wind pressure coefficients assigned to area objects.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle measured counterclockwise from the positive global X-axis to the direction that the
wind is blowing.
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Field: WindwardCp 4/27/2009
Field: WindwardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The windward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item
is Diaphragms.
Field: LeewardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The leeward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item is
Diaphragms.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: WindSpeed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: mph

The basic wind speed in mph.
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Field: Exposure 4/27/2009
Field: Exposure
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The ASCE7-95 wind exposure type.
Field: I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ASCE7-95 wind importance factor.
Field: Kzt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ASCE7-95 topographic factor.
Field: GustFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ASCE7-95 gust factor, G.
Field: ExpWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User or From Diaphs indicating how the program determines the
exposure width for the wind. From Diaphs means that the program calculates the exposure
width based on the extent of the diaphragm in a direction perpendicular to the wind load.
Table: Auto Wind - ASCE7-02
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wind load applies.
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Field: ExposeFrom 4/27/2009
Field: ExposeFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Diaphragms, Areas, Frames, or Areas And Frames. Diaphragms means
that the wind exposure is based on the extent of the rigid diaphragms. Areas means that
the wind exposure is based on user-defined wind pressure coefficients assigned to area
objects. Frames means that the wind load is applied to frame objects assuming that the
structure is an open structure.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle measured counterclockwise from the positive global X-axis to the direction that the
wind is blowing.
Field: WindwardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The windward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item
is Diaphragms.
Field: LeewardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The leeward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item is
Diaphragms.
Field: ASCECase
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 indicating the ASCE case considered as shown in ASCE
7-02 Figure 6-9. Case 5 means that all four cases (1-4) are created.
Field: E1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ex ratio (eccentricity) specified in ASCE 7-02 Figure 6-9.
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Field: E2 4/27/2009
Field: E2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ey ratio (eccentricity) specified in ASCE 7-02 Figure 6-9.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: WindSpeed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: mph

The basic wind speed in mph.
Field: Exposure
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The ASCE7-02 wind exposure type.
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Field: I 4/27/2009
Field: I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ASCE7-02 wind importance factor.
Field: Kzt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ASCE7-02 topographic factor.
Field: GustFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ASCE7-02 gust factor, G.
Field: Kd
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ASCE7-02 wind directionality factor.
Field: SolidRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of solid area to gross area.
Field: ExpWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User or From Diaphs indicating how the program determines the
exposure width for the wind. From Diaphs means that the program calculates the exposure
width based on the extent of the diaphragm in a direction perpendicular to the wind load.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Table: Auto Wind - ASCE7-05
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wind load applies.
Field: ExposeFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Diaphragms, Areas, Frames, or Areas And Frames. Diaphragms means
that the wind exposure is based on the extent of the rigid diaphragms. Areas means that
the wind exposure is based on user-defined wind pressure coefficients assigned to area
objects. Frames means that the wind load is applied to frame objects assuming that the
structure is an open structure.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle measured counterclockwise from the positive global X-axis to the direction that the
wind is blowing.
Field: WindwardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The windward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item
is Diaphragms.
Field: LeewardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The leeward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item is
Diaphragms.
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Field: ASCECase 4/27/2009
Field: ASCECase
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either 1, 2, 3 or 4 indicating the ASCE case considered as shown in ASCE 7-
05 Figure 6-9. Case 5 means that all four cases (1-4) are created.
Field: E1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ex ratio (eccentricity) specified in ASCE 7-05 Figure 6-9.
Field: E2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ey ratio (eccentricity) specified in ASCE 7-05 Figure 6-9.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
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Field: WindSpeed 4/27/2009
Field: WindSpeed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: mph

The basic wind speed in mph.
Field: Exposure
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The ASCE7-05 wind exposure type.
Field: I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ASCE7-05 wind importance factor.
Field: Kzt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ASCE7-05 topographic factor.
Field: GustFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ASCE7-05 gust factor, G.
Field: Kd
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ASCE7-05 wind directionality factor.
Field: SolidRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of solid area to gross area.
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Field: ExpWidth 4/27/2009
Field: ExpWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User or From Diaphs indicating how the program determines the
exposure width for the wind. From Diaphs means that the program calculates the exposure
width based on the extent of the diaphragm in a direction perpendicular to the wind load.
Table: Auto Wind - BOCA96
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wind load applies.
Field: ExposeFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Diaphragms or Areaobjects. Diaphragms means that the wind exposure
is based on the extent of the rigid diaphragms. Areaobjects means that the wind exposure
is based on user-defined wind pressure coefficients assigned to area objects.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle measured counterclockwise from the positive global X-axis to the direction that the
wind is blowing.
Field: WindwardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The windward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item
is Diaphragms.
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Field: LeewardCp 4/27/2009
Field: LeewardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The leeward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item is
Diaphragms.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: WindSpeed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: mph

The basic wind speed in mph.
Field: Exposure
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The BOCA96 wind exposure type.
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Field: I 4/27/2009
Field: I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The BOCA96 wind importance factor.
Field: GhType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User Defined or Per Code indicating how the gust response factor is
defined.
Field: Gh
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The BOCA96 gust response factor.
Field: ExpWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User or From Diaphs indicating how the program determines the
exposure width for the wind. From Diaphs means that the program calculates the exposure
width based on the extent of the diaphragm in a direction perpendicular to the wind load.
Table: Auto Wind - BS6399-95
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wind load applies.
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Field: ExposeFrom 4/27/2009
Field: ExposeFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Diaphragms or Areaobjects. Diaphragms means that the wind exposure
is based on the extent of the rigid diaphragms. Areaobjects means that the wind exposure
is based on user-defined wind pressure coefficients assigned to area objects.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle measured counterclockwise from the positive global X-axis to the direction that the
wind is blowing.
Field: WindwardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The windward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item
is Diaphragms.
Field: LeewardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The leeward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item is
Diaphragms.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
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Field: MaxZ 4/27/2009
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: Ve
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: meter/sec

The effective wind speed in meters per second.
Field: Ca
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The BS6399-95 size effect factor.
Field: Cr
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The BS6399-95 dynamic augmentation factor.
Field: ExpWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User or From Diaphs indicating how the program determines the
exposure width for the wind. From Diaphs means that the program calculates the exposure
width based on the extent of the diaphragm in a direction perpendicular to the wind load.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Table: Auto Wind - Chinese 2002
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wind load applies.
Field: ExposeFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Diaphragms or Areaobjects. Diaphragms means that the wind exposure
is based on the extent of the rigid diaphragms. Areaobjects means that the wind exposure
is based on user-defined wind pressure coefficients assigned to area objects.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle measured counterclockwise from the positive global X-axis to the direction that the
wind is blowing.
Field: BldgWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The building width.
Field: ShapeCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The shape coefficient.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
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Field: MaxZ 4/27/2009
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: WindSpeed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: kpa

The basic wind speed in mph.
Field: GrndRough
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A, B, C or D indicating the ground roughness type.
Field: PhiZSource
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'Modal Analysis' or 'Z/H Ratio' indicating how PhiZ is determined.
Field: T1Source
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'Modal Analysis' or 'User' indicating how T1 is determined.
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Field: UserT1 4/27/2009
Field: UserT1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The user specified T1 value. This item only applies when the T1Source item is User.
Field: DampRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio.
Field: ExpWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User or From Diaphs indicating how the program determines the
exposure width for the wind. From Diaphs means that the program calculates the exposure
width based on the extent of the diaphragm in a direction perpendicular to the wind load.
Table: Auto Wind - Eurocode1 2005
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wind load applies.
Field: ExposeFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Diaphragms or Areaobjects. Diaphragms means that the wind exposure
is based on the extent of the rigid diaphragms. Areaobjects means that the wind exposure
is based on user-defined wind pressure coefficients assigned to area objects.
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Field: Angle 4/27/2009
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle measured counterclockwise from the positive global X-axis to the direction that the
wind is blowing.
Field: WindwardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The windward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item
is Diaphragms.
Field: LeewardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The leeward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item is
Diaphragms.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
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Field: WindSpeed 4/27/2009
Field: WindSpeed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: meter/sec

The basic wind speed, vb, in meters per second.
Field: TerrainCat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 0, I, II, III or IV indicating the Terrain Category.
Field: OroFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The orography factor, Co(z).
Field: TurbFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The turbulence factor, k1.
Field: StructFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The structural factor, CsCd.
Field: ExpWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User or From Diaphs indicating how the program determines the
exposure width for the wind. From Diaphs means that the program calculates the exposure
width based on the extent of the diaphragm in a direction perpendicular to the wind load.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Table: Auto Wind - IS875-1987
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wind load applies.
Field: ExposeFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Diaphragms or Areaobjects. Diaphragms means that the wind exposure
is based on the extent of the rigid diaphragms. Areaobjects means that the wind exposure
is based on user-defined wind pressure coefficients assigned to area objects.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle measured counterclockwise from the positive global X-axis to the direction that the
wind is blowing.
Field: WindwardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The windward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item
is Diaphragms.
Field: LeewardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The leeward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item is
Diaphragms.
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Field: UserZ 4/27/2009
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: WindSpeed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: meter/sec

The basic wind speed in meters per second.
Field: TerrainCat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 1, 2, 3 or 4 indicating the Terrain Category.
Field: StructClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A, B or C indicating the Structure Class.
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Field: k1 4/27/2009
Field: k1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The risk coefficient factor, k1.
Field: k3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The topography factor, k3.
Field: ExpWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User or From Diaphs indicating how the program determines the
exposure width for the wind. From Diaphs means that the program calculates the exposure
width based on the extent of the diaphragm in a direction perpendicular to the wind load.
Table: Auto Wind - Mexican
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wind load applies.
Field: ExposeFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Diaphragms or Areaobjects. Diaphragms means that the wind exposure
is based on the extent of the rigid diaphragms. Areaobjects means that the wind exposure
is based on user-defined wind pressure coefficients assigned to area objects.
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Field: Angle 4/27/2009
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle measured counterclockwise from the positive global X-axis to the direction that the
wind is blowing.
Field: WindwardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The windward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item
is Diaphragms.
Field: LeewardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The leeward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item is
Diaphragms.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
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Field: WindVel 4/27/2009
Field: WindVel
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: meter/sec

The wind velocity, Vd in meters per second.
Field: ExpWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User or From Diaphs indicating how the program determines the
exposure width for the wind. From Diaphs means that the program calculates the exposure
width based on the extent of the diaphragm in a direction perpendicular to the wind load.
Table: Auto Wind - NBCC 2005
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wind load applies.
Field: ExposeFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Diaphragms or Areaobjects. Diaphragms means that the wind exposure
is based on the extent of the rigid diaphragms. Areaobjects means that the wind exposure
is based on user-defined wind pressure coefficients assigned to area objects.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle measured counterclockwise from the positive global X-axis to the direction that the
wind is blowing.
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Field: WindwardCp 4/27/2009
Field: WindwardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The windward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item
is Diaphragms.
Field: LeewardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The leeward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item is
Diaphragms.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: VelPressure
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: kpa

The velocity pressure in kPa.
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Field: Cg 4/27/2009
Field: Cg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The gust effect factor.
Field: Iw
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The importance factor.
Field: ExpWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User or From Diaphs indicating how the program determines the
exposure width for the wind. From Diaphs means that the program calculates the exposure
width based on the extent of the diaphragm in a direction perpendicular to the wind load.
Table: Auto Wind - NBCC95
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wind load applies.
Field: ExposeFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Diaphragms or Areaobjects. Diaphragms means that the wind exposure
is based on the extent of the rigid diaphragms. Areaobjects means that the wind exposure
is based on user-defined wind pressure coefficients assigned to area objects.
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Field: Angle 4/27/2009
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle measured counterclockwise from the positive global X-axis to the direction that the
wind is blowing.
Field: WindwardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The windward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item
is Diaphragms.
Field: LeewardCp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The leeward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item is
Diaphragms.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
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Field: VelPressure 4/27/2009
Field: VelPressure
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: kpa

The NBCC95 velocity pressure in kPa.
Field: Cg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NBCC95 gust effect factor.
Field: ExpWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User or From Diaphs indicating how the program determines the
exposure width for the wind. From Diaphs means that the program calculates the exposure
width based on the extent of the diaphragm in a direction perpendicular to the wind load.
Table: Auto Wind - UBC94
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wind load applies.
Field: ExposeFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Diaphragms or Areaobjects. Diaphragms means that the wind exposure
is based on the extent of the rigid diaphragms. Areaobjects means that the wind exposure
is based on user-defined wind pressure coefficients assigned to area objects.
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Field: Angle 4/27/2009
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle measured counterclockwise from the positive global X-axis to the direction that the
wind is blowing.
Field: WindwardCq
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The windward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item
is Diaphragms.
Field: LeewardCq
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The leeward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item is
Diaphragms.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
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Field: WindSpeed 4/27/2009
Field: WindSpeed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: mph

The basic wind speed in mph.
Field: Exposure
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The UBC94 wind exposure type.
Field: I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The UBC94 wind importance factor.
Field: ExpWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User or From Diaphs indicating how the program determines the
exposure width for the wind. From Diaphs means that the program calculates the exposure
width based on the extent of the diaphragm in a direction perpendicular to the wind load.
Table: Auto Wind - UBC97
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wind load applies.
Field: ExposeFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Diaphragms or Areaobjects. Diaphragms means that the wind exposure
is based on the extent of the rigid diaphragms. Areaobjects means that the wind exposure
is based on user-defined wind pressure coefficients assigned to area objects.
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Field: Angle 4/27/2009
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle measured counterclockwise from the positive global X-axis to the direction that the
wind is blowing.
Field: WindwardCq
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The windward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item
is Diaphragms.
Field: LeewardCq
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The leeward wind pressure coefficient. This item only applies if the ExposeFrom item is
Diaphragms.
Field: UserZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the TopZ and BotZ items are specified by the user. It is No if these
items are automatically calculated by the program. The program calculated values put
TopZ at the maximum global Z-coordinate found for all point objects in the structure and
BotZ at the minimum global Z-coordinate.
Field: MaxZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the highest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
Field: MinZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate at the lowest level where auto wind loads are applied.This item
only applies when the Z values are user defined.
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Field: WindSpeed 4/27/2009
Field: WindSpeed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: mph

The basic wind speed in mph.
Field: Exposure
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The UBC97 wind exposure type.
Field: I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The UBC97 wind importance factor.
Field: ExpWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User or From Diaphs indicating how the program determines the
exposure width for the wind. From Diaphs means that the program calculates the exposure
width based on the extent of the diaphragm in a direction perpendicular to the wind load.
Table: Auto Wind - User
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wind load applies.
Field: Diaphragm
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Rigid diaphragm constraint for which the specified exposure width applies.
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Field: DiaphragmZ 4/27/2009
Field: DiaphragmZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate of the specified diaphragm.
Field: FX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The force applied to the diaphragm in the global X direction.
Field: FY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The force applied to the diaphragm in the global Y direction.
Field: MZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The moment applied to the diaphragm about the global Z axis.
Field: X
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The user-defined global X coordinate of the load application point.
Field: Y
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The user-defined global Y coordinate of the load application point.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Table: Auto Wind Exposure For Horizontal Diaphragms
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wind load applies.
Field: Diaphragm
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Rigid diaphragm constraint for which the specified exposure width applies.
Field: DiaphragmZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate of the specified diaphragm.
Field: X
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X-coordinate of the point where the wind force is applied.
Field: Y
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y-coordinate of the point where the wind force is applied.
Field: TribWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The exposure width for the specified diaphragm.
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Field: TribHeight 4/27/2009
Field: TribHeight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The tributary height of wind load applied to the specified diaphragm.
Table: Auto Wind Loads To Groups
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: AutoLdType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User or the name of the code considered for the specified load pattern.
Field: Group
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the group to which the auto wind load applies.
Field: GroupAvgZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The average global Z coordinate of all point objects included in the specified group.
Field: FX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The applied auto wind force acting in the global X direction at the specified point.
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Field: FY 4/27/2009
Field: FY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The applied auto wind force acting in the global Y direction at the specified point.
Field: FZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The applied auto wind force acting in the global Z direction at the specified point.
Field: MX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The applied auto wind force acting about the global X axis at the specified point.
Field: MY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The applied auto wind force acting about the global Y axis at the specified point.
Field: MZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The applied auto wind force acting about the global Z axis at the specified point.
Field: X
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X coordinate of the point at which the auto wind group forces and moments are
reported.
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Field: Y 4/27/2009
Field: Y
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y coordinate of the point at which the auto wind group forces and moments are
reported.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z coordinate of the point at which the auto wind group forces and moments are
reported.
Table: Auto Wind Loads To Horizontal Diaphragms
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified auto wind load applies.
Field: AutoLdType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User or the name of the code considered for the specified load pattern.
Field: Diaphragm
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Horizontal rigid diaphragm constraint to which the specified wind load applies.
Field: DiaphragmZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate of the specified diaphragm.
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Field: FX 4/27/2009
Field: FX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The applied auto wind force acting in the global X direction at the specified point.
Field: FY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The applied auto wind force acting in the global Y direction at the specified point.
Field: FZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The applied auto wind force acting in the global Z direction at the specified point.
Field: MX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The applied auto wind force acting about the global X axis at the specified point.
Field: MY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The applied auto wind force acting about the global Y axis at the specified point.
Field: MZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The applied auto wind force acting about the global Z axis at the specified point.
Field: X
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X coordinate of the point at which the auto wind diaphragm forces and
moments are reported.
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Field: Y 4/27/2009
Field: Y
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y coordinate of the point at which the auto wind diaphragm forces and
moments are reported.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z coordinate of the point at which the auto wind diaphragm forces and
moments are reported.
Table: Auto Wind Loads To Joints
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: AutoLdType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either User or the name of the code considered for the specified load pattern.
Field: JointElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the joint element in the SAP analysis model to which the specified auto wind
force is applied.
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the joint object associated with the specified joint element, if any.
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Field: FX 4/27/2009
Field: FX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The applied auto wind force acting in the global X direction at the specified point.
Field: FY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The applied auto wind force acting in the global Y direction at the specified point.
Field: FZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The applied auto wind force acting in the global Z direction at the specified point.
Field: MX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The applied auto wind force acting about the global X axis at the specified point.
Field: MY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The applied auto wind force acting about the global Y axis at the specified point.
Field: MZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The applied auto wind force acting about the global Z axis at the specified point.
Field: X
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X coordinate of the point at which the auto wind joint element forces and
moments are reported.
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Field: Y 4/27/2009
Field: Y
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y coordinate of the point at which the auto wind joint element forces and
moments are reported.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z coordinate of the point at which the auto wind joint element forces and
moments are reported.
Table: Bridge Design Preferences - JTG-D62-2004
Field: Importance
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The importance class for the J TG-D62-2004 bridge design code.
Field: FactLim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The importance factor for the J TG-D62-2004 bridge design code.
Table: Bridge Design Preferences - AASHTOLRFD07
Field: HingeOpt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Specify whether the hinges are generated by program (Auto - ) or assigned by users. The
program will generate hinges at both top and bottom of each bent column if Auto hinge is
selected.
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Field: DesReqName 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge DesReqSeismic 01 - General
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: RSFunc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of an existing response-spectrum function that defines the seismic demand.
Field: SDC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Seismic design category as determined by the program or specifed by the user.
Field: DisplDF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Scale factor to multiply the bent displacement demands obtained from the response-
spectrum analysis. This factor can be used to modify the displacement demand due to
damping other than 5%, or to magnify the demand for short-period structures. This factor
will be applied to all bents in both the longitudinal and transverse directions.
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Field: DesReqName 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge DesReqSeismic 02 - Gravity Load Case
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: GravOpt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Specifies whether the gravity load case is to be determined by program or specified by the
user. The gravity load case will be used to set the initial conditions for demand and
capacity analyses. If program determined, a nonlinear gravity load case is automatically
created using either the entire structure or the bridge object of this design request plus an
optional additional group. The user may specify whether or not to automatically calculate
bent-column cracked properties as part of this analysis, and whether or not to include P-
delta effects. Loading will automatically include all load patterns of design type DEAD
and SUPERDEAD. If user-defined, an existing linear or nonlinear static or dynamic load
case must be selected. Cracked section properties will not be automatically calculated in
this case.
Field: GravCase
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of an existing gravity load case to be used as initial conditions for demand and
capacity analyses. This case may be linear or nonlinear, static or dynamic, and may
include staged construction. The user must select the loading to be included, and cracked
properties (if desired) must be accounted for by the user.
Field: AddGroup
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

An optional additional group that will be included in the gravity load case. This item is
only required when the gravity load case is program determined and based on the bridge
object of this design request. It may include pile foundations and other auxilliary
structures.
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Field: PDelta 4/27/2009
Field: PDelta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Specifies whether or not to consider P-Delta effects in the program-determined gravity
load case.
Field: CrackProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Specifies whether the bent-column cracked properties are to be determined by program or
specified by the user. If program determined, the automatic gravity load case will be run
iteratively. Section Designer will use the calculated axial force at the top and bottom on
the column to determine the cracked moments of inertia in the positive and negative
transverse and longitudinal directions. The cracked properties will be applied as named
property modifier sets and the analysis re-run to make sure the cracked properties are
converged to within the specified tolerance.
Field: TolConv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The relative convergence tolerance for the bent-column cracked-property iteration. This
item is required only when the cracked-property calculation is program determined.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of iterations allowed for the bent-column cracked-property
iteration. The first run is considered to be the zero-th iteration. Usually only one iteration
is needed. This item is required only when the cracked-property calculation is program
determined.
Field: Continue
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Specifies whether or not the seismic design should continue if the bent-column cracked-
property iteration fails to converge. This item is required only when the cracked-property
calculation is program determined.
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Field: DesReqName 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge DesReqSeismic 03 - Modal And RS Load Cases
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: ModalOpt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Specifies whether the modal load case is to be determined by program or specified by the
user. The modal load case is used as the basis of the response-spectrum load case that
represents the seismic design. If program determined, this modal load case will use the
stiffness at the end of the gravity load case if nonlinear, else it will use the stiffness at zero
initial conditions. If user-defined, the user can control the initial stiffness, eigen vs. Ritz,
and other modal parameters. This item is required only if the seismic design category is B,
C or D.
Field: ModalCase
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of an existing modal load case to be used as the basis of the response-spectrum
load case. This item is required only if the modal load case option is user-defined.
Field: SpecOpt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Specifies whether the response-spectrum load case is to be determined by program or
specified by the user. The response-spectrum load case represents the seismic demand. If
program determined, this load case will use the given response-spectrum function and
modal load case. Acceleration load will be applied in the longitudinal and transverse
directions of the bridge object, and combined using the 100% +30% rule. If user-defined,
the user can control the loading or select the SRSS method of directional combination,
which is invariant to direction. This item is required only if the seismic design category is
B, C or D.
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Field: SpecCase 4/27/2009
Field: SpecCase
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of an existing response-spectrum load case that represents the seismic demand.
This item is required only if the response-spectrum load case option is user-defined.
Field: SpecAngOpt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Specifies whether the angle of loading in the response-spectrum load case is to be
determined by program or specified by the user. If program determined, the longitudinal
(U1) loading direction is chosen to be from the start abutment to the end abutment, both
points located on the reference line of the bridge object. This item is required only if the
response-spectrum load case option is user-defined.
Field: SpecAng
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle (degree, from global X) of response spectrum load case. This item is required only
if the angle of response spectrum load case is User-defined.
Table: Bridge DesReqSeismic 04 - Pushover Load Case
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: FndGroup
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Additional foundation group that will be considered in the pushover load case. This item is
required only if the seismic design category is D.
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Field: TargetDisp 4/27/2009
Field: TargetDisp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Percent

The target displacement is defined as the target ratio of Capacity/Demand for the pushover
analyses. This item is required only if the seismic design category is D.
Field: BentFail
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The criteria to determine the bent failure. <Pushover Curve Drop>means it is determined
as the displacement at which the base shear first drops from its absolute maximum in the
pushover curve to a value 1% less than that maximum. The full pushover displacement is
used if the base shear does not decrease 1% from the maximum.This item is required only
if the seismic design category is D.
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 01 - General
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: CheckType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The check type of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
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Field: DesReqName 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 02 - Station Ranges
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Location before or after this station.
Field: StartType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

StartType can be the beginning of the selected bridge object or user-defined station.
Field: StartSta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This field is needed only when the StartType is User Defined.
Field: EndType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

EndType can be the end of the selected bridge object or user-defined station.
Field: EndSta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This field is needed only when the EndType is User Defined.
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Field: DesReqName 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 03 - Demand Sets
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: DmndSet
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The demand set name of a bridge design request.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The load combination name of a demand set.
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 04 - Param - AASHTOSTD02 - CBoxStress
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance Factor - multiplies both compression and tension stress limits.
Field: FactCLim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier on f'c to calculate the compression stress limit.
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Field: FactTLim 4/27/2009
Field: FactTLim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier on sqrt(f'c) to calcuate the tension stress limit, given in the units specified.
Field: FTLUnit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The tension limit factor may be specified using either MPa or ksi units for f'c and the
resulting tension limit.
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 08 - Param - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxStress
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance Factor - multiplies both compression and tension stress limits.
Field: FactCLim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier on f'c to calculate the compression stress limit.
Field: FactTLim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier on sqrt(f'c) to calcuate the tension stress limit, given in the units specified.
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Field: FTLUnit 4/27/2009
Field: FTLUnit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The tension limit factor may be specified using either MPa or ksi units for f'c and the
resulting tension limit.
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 09 - Param - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxShear
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: PhiCNormalW
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance Factor - multiplies nominal shear resistance to obtain factored resistance for
normal-weight concrete.
Field: PhiCLightW
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance Factor - multiplies nominal shear resistance to obtain factored resistance for
light-weight concrete.
Field: Resal
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Specifies whether the component of inclined flexural compression or tension, in the
direction of the applied shear, in variable depth members shall or shall not be considered
when determining the design factored shear force per Article 5.8.6.2.
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Field: RebarMatV 4/27/2009
Field: RebarMatV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

A previously-defined rebar material label that will be used to determine the area of shear
rebar required.
Field: RebarMatL
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

A previously-defined rebar material that will be used to determine the area of longitudinal
torsional rebar required.
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 10 - Param - AASHTOLRFD07 -
CBoxFlexure
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance Factor - multiplies nominal flexural resistance to obtain factored resistance.
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 11 - Param - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxPrinc
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
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Field: PhiC 4/27/2009
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance Factor - multiplies both compression and tension stress limits.
Field: FactCLim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier on f'c to calculate the compression stress limit.
Field: FactTLim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier on sqrt(f'c) to calcuate the tension stress limit, given in the units specified.
Field: FTLUnit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The tension limit factor may be specified using either MPa or ksi units for f'c and the
resulting tension limit.
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 12 - Param - JTG-D62-2004 - CBoxStress
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier on compression capacity?.
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Field: FactCLim 4/27/2009
Field: FactCLim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier on f'ck to calculate the compression limit.
Field: PrstrClassB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

For Prestress Class B, the calculation of the section stress does not allow for any tensile
stresses.
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 13 - Param - JTG-D62-2004 - CBoxCrkStress
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier on tension capacity.
Field: PrstrType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Prestress type. Must be Fully-prestressed Segmental, Fully-prestressed Prefabricated,
Fully Prestressed Other, Class A Short-term, Class A Long-term, or Class B Self-weight.
Choosing the prestress type resets the Tension Limit Factor and the Prestress load factor.
Field: FactTLim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Tension limit factor. Fully-prestressed, defaults to 0.0. For Class A Short-term, defaults to
0.7. For Class A Long-term, defaults to 0.0. For Class B Self-weight, defaults to 0.0.
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Field: PrstrLFact 4/27/2009
Field: PrstrLFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Prestress load factor. Fully-prestressed Segmental, defaults to 0.8. Fully-prestressed
Prefabricated, defaults to 0.85. For all other cases, defaults to 1.0.
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 14 - Param - JTG-D62-2004 - CBoxFlexure
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier on flexural capacity.
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 15 - Param - JTG-D62-2004 - CBoxShear
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: ChkSubType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

May be Shear only, Torsion only, or combined Shear-Torsion.
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Field: Alpha1 4/27/2009
Field: Alpha1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier on tension and compression capacity for normal-weight concrete. For shear
check.
Field: Alpha2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Prestress increasing factor. Usually either 1.0 or 1.25. . For shear check.
Field: Alpha3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier on tension and compression capacity for normal-weight concrete. For shear
check.
Field: cFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Minimum area ratio for shear-resisting stirrups. For shear check.
Field: Ppercent
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Percent

Area ratio of the longitudinal rebar and tendons in the tensile zone of the webs, expressed
as a percentage. For shear check.
Field: BetaA
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Determination of the box-section effective-thickness reduction factor. May be automatic
or user-defined. For torsion check.
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Field: BetaAFact 4/27/2009
Field: BetaAFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

May be set is the Beta_a calculation is user-defined. For torsion check.
Field: Zeta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Ratio of torsional rebar to shear rebar capacity. For torsion check.
Field: Resal
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Include Resal (Haunched-girder) Effect on Shear. For shear check.
Field: RebarMatV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

A previously-defined rebar material that will be used to determine the area of vertical
shear and/or torsional rebar required. For shear and torsion check.
Field: RebarMatL
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

A previously-defined rebar material that will be used to determine the area of longitudinal
torsional rebar required. For torsion check.
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 16 - Param - JTG-D62-2004 - CBoxPrinc
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
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Field: PhiC 4/27/2009
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier on compression capacity.
Field: FactCLim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier on f'ck to calculate the compression limit.
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 17 - Param - JTG-D62-2004 - CBoxCrkPrinc
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier on tension capacity.
Field: PrstrType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Prestress type. Must be Fully-prestressed Cast-in-place, Fully Prestressed Prefabricated,
Class A/B Cast-in-place, Class A/B Prefabricated, or User-defined. Choosing the prestress
type resets the Tension Limit Factor.
Field: FactTLim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Tension limit factor. Fully-prestressed Cast-in-place is fixed at 0.4, Fully Prestressed
Prefabricated is fixed at 0.6, Class A/B Cast-in-place is fixed at 0.5, Class A/B
Prefabricated is fixed at 0.7. User-defined defaults to 0.4.
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Field: DesReqName 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 18 - Demand - AASHTOSTD02 - CBoxStress
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: DmndSet
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The demand set name of a bridge design request.
Field: FactCLim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier on f'c to calculate the compression stress limit.
Field: FactTLim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The tension limit factor may be specified using either MPa or ksi units for f'c and the
resulting tension limit.
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 25 - LLDF - AASHTOLRFD07
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: LLDistType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

.
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Field: ExtFactV 4/27/2009
Field: ExtFactV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Exterior girder shear factor.
Field: IntFactV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Interior girder shear factor.
Field: ExtFactM
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Exterior girder moment factor.
Field: IntFactM
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Interior girder moment factor.
Field: AxleWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Wheel spacing, default =6 ft.
Field: CurbDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Curb to wheel Distance, default =2 ft.
Field: LaneWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Lane width, default =12 ft.
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Field: Diaph 4/27/2009
Field: Diaph
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Are diaphragms present?.
Field: FactLane1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

One-lane multiple-presence factor.
Field: FactLane2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Two-lane multiple-presence factor.
Field: FactLane3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Three-lane multiple-presence factor.
Field: FactLaneN
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Four-lane multiple-presence factor.
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 26 - Param - AASHTOLRFD07 -
PCCompStress
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
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Field: PhiC 4/27/2009
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance Factor - multiplies both compression and tension stress limits.
Field: FactCLim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier on f'c to calculate the compression stress limit.
Field: FactTLim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier on sqrt(f'c) to calcuate the tension stress limit, given in the units specified.
Field: FTLUnit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The tension limit factor may be specified using either MPa or ksi units for f'c and the
resulting tension limit.
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 27 - Param - AASHTOLRFD07 -
PCCompShear
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: PhiCNW
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance Factor - multiplies nominal shear resistance to obtain factored resistance for
normal-weight concrete.
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Field: PhiCLW 4/27/2009
Field: PhiCLW
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance Factor - multiplies nominal shear resistance to obtain factored resistance for
light-weight concrete.
Field: NegSLL
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Negative limit on strain in nonprestressed longitudinal tension reinforcement. (eq.
5.8.3.4.2-4).
Field: PosSLL
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Positive limit on strain in nonprestressed longitudinal tension reinforcement.(eq. 5.8.3.4.2-
4).
Field: PhiCNu
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance Phi_c Factor for applied factored axial force Nu (eq. 5.8.3.5-1).
Field: PhiCMu
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance Phi_f Factor for factored moment at section Mu. (eq. 5.8.3.5-1).
Field: SCType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Subcheck Type.
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Field: RebarMatV 4/27/2009
Field: RebarMatV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

A previously-defined rebar material that will be used to determine the area of transverse
shear rebar required.
Field: RebarMatL
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

A previously-defined rebar material that will be used to determine the area of longitudinal
torsional rebar required.
Table: Bridge DesReqSuper 28 - Param - AASHTOLRFD07 -
PCCompFlexure
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance Factor - multiplies nominal flexural resistance to obtain factored resistance.
Table: Bridge Abutment Definitions
Field: Abutment
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge abutment property.
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Field: GirderSup 4/27/2009
Field: GirderSup
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Integral or Bottom indicating the girder support condition at the abutment.
Field: SubType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Spring or Beam indicating the abutment substructure type.
Field: BeamSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The frame section property assigned to the abutment substructure beam. This item only
applies when the SubType item is Beam.
Field: BeamLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the abutment substructure beam. This item only applies when the
SubType item is Beam.
Field: FSProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Pinned, Fixed or the name of a defined Bridge Foundation Spring property.
Table: Bridge Bearing Definitions
Field: Bearing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge bearing property.
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Field: Type 4/27/2009
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The item is either Link or User indicating how the bearing properties are specified. Link
means that the properties are described by specifying a link property. User means that
each degree of freedom is specified to be Fixed, Free or Partially Fixed with a spring
stiffness.
Field: LinkProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link property. This item only applies if the Type item is Link.
Field: U1Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Free, Fixed or Partial Fixed indicating the support condition for the U1
degree of freedom.
Field: U2Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Free, Fixed or Partial Fixed indicating the support condition for the U2
degree of freedom.
Field: U3Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Free, Fixed or Partial Fixed indicating the support condition for the U3
degree of freedom.
Field: R1Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Free, Fixed or Partial Fixed indicating the support condition for the R1
degree of freedom.
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Field: R2Type 4/27/2009
Field: R2Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Free, Fixed or Partial Fixed indicating the support condition for the R2
degree of freedom.
Field: R3Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Free, Fixed or Partial Fixed indicating the support condition for the R3
degree of freedom.
Field: U1Stiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The stiffness of the partial fixity spring for the U1 degree of freedom.
Field: U2Stiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The stiffness of the partial fixity spring for the U2 degree of freedom.
Field: U3Stiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The stiffness of the partial fixity spring for the U3 degree of freedom.
Field: R1Stiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The stiffness of the partial fixity spring for the R1 degree of freedom.
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Field: R2Stiff 4/27/2009
Field: R2Stiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The stiffness of the partial fixity spring for the R2 degree of freedom.
Field: R3Stiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The stiffness of the partial fixity spring for the R3 degree of freedom.
Table: Bridge Bent Definitions 1 - General
Field: Bent
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge bent.
Field: BeamLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the bent cap beam.
Field: BeamSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The frame section property assigned to the bent cap beam.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Single or Double indicating that there is either a single bearing line
(continuous superstructure), or double bearing lines (discontinuous superstructure).
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Field: GirderSup1 4/27/2009
Field: GirderSup1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Integral or Bottom indicating the girder support condition at the bent. This
item applies when the Type item is Single, and it represents the girder support condition
before the bent when the Type item is Double.
Field: BearDist1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies when the Type item is Double. It is the distance from the specified
bent location to the bearing line before the bent measured along the layout line.
Field: GirderSup2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item only applies when the Type item is Double. It is either Integral or Bottom
indicating the girder support condition after the bent.
Field: BearDist2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies when the Type item is Double. It is the distance from the specified
bent location to the bearing line after the bent measured along the layout line.
Field: NumCols
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of columns in the bridge bent.
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Field: Bent 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Bent Definitions 2 - Column Data
Field: Bent
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge bent.
Field: ColNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The bridge bent column number.
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The frame section property assigned to the bent column.
Field: Distance
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the left end of the bent cap beam to the center of the considered bent
column.
Field: Height
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the considered bent column measured from the base of the column to the top
of the bent cap beam.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise in degrees from a line parallel to the bent to the
positive local 2 axis of the column.
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Field: ColSupport 4/27/2009
Field: ColSupport
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Pinned, Fixed or the name of a defined Bridge Foundation Spring property.
Field: R1Release
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Free, Fixed or Partial Fixed indicating the release condition for the R1
degree of freedom at the top of the column.
Field: R2Release
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Free, Fixed or Partial Fixed indicating the release condition for the R2
degree of freedom at the top of the column.
Field: R3Release
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Free, Fixed or Partial Fixed indicating the release condition for the R3
degree of freedom at the top of the column.
Field: R1Stiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The stiffness of the partial fixity spring for the R1 degree of freedom.
Field: R2Stiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The stiffness of the partial fixity spring for the R2 degree of freedom.
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Field: R3Stiff 4/27/2009
Field: R3Stiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The stiffness of the partial fixity spring for the R3 degree of freedom.
Table: Bridge Diaphragm Definitions
Field: Diaph
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge diaphragm property.
Field: DiaphType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Solid, Brace or Single Beam indicating the type of diaphragm.

Solid diaphragms are only applicable to concrete bridge sections. Brace and Single Beam
diaphragms are only applicable to steel bridge sections.
Field: Thickness
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of a solid diaphragm. This item only applies when the DiaphType item is
Solid.
Field: IncTopChord
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

If this item is Yes then the top chord is included in a Brace type diaphragm. This item
only applies when the DiaphType item is Brace.
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Field: IncBrace 4/27/2009
Field: IncBrace
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

If this item is Yes then the braces are included in a Brace type diaphragm. This item only
applies when the DiaphType item is Brace.
Field: IncBotChord
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

If this item is Yes then the bottom chord is included in a Brace type diaphragm. This item
only applies when the DiaphType item is Brace.
Field: TopChord
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the steel frame section used for the top chord in a Brace type diaphragm.
This item only applies when the DiaphType item is Brace and the IncTopChord item is
Yes.
Field: BraceType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either V, Inverted V or X indicating the brace type.
Field: Brace
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the steel frame section used for the braces in a Brace type diaphragm. This
item only applies when the DiaphType item is Brace and the IncBrace item is Yes.
Field: BotChord
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the steel frame section used for the bottom chord in a Brace type diaphragm.
This item only applies when the DiaphType item is Brace and the IncBotChord item is
Yes.
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Field: Beam 4/27/2009
Field: Beam
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the steel frame section used for the beam in a Single beam type diaphragm.
This item only applies when the DiaphType item is Single Beam.
Field: BeamDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

When the DiaphType item is Single Beam this is the distance from the top of the beam to
the top of the highest adjacent girder. A positive distance means that the top of the beam
is below the top of the highest adjacent girder.

When the DiaphType item is Brace this is the distance from the top brace work point to
the top of the adjacent girder. A positive distance means that the brace work point is
below the top of the adjacent girder.

This item does not apply when the DiaphType item is Solid.
Field: BeamDistBot
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies when the DiaphType item is Brace. It is the distance from the
bottom brace work point to the bottom of the adjacent girder. A negative distance means
that the brace work point is above the bottom of the adjacent girder.
Table: Bridge Foundation Spring Definitions
Field: FndSpring
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge foundation spring.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The item is either Link or User indicating how the foundation spring properties are
specified. Link means that the properties are described by specifying a link property.
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Field: LinkProp 4/27/2009
User means that each degree of freedom is specified to be Fixed, Free or Partially Fixed
with a spring stiffness.
Field: LinkProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link property. This item only applies if the Type item is Link.
Field: U1Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Free, Fixed or Partial Fixed indicating the support condition for the U1
degree of freedom.
Field: U2Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Free, Fixed or Partial Fixed indicating the support condition for the U2
degree of freedom.
Field: U3Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Free, Fixed or Partial Fixed indicating the support condition for the U3
degree of freedom.
Field: R1Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Free, Fixed or Partial Fixed indicating the support condition for the R1
degree of freedom.
Field: R2Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Free, Fixed or Partial Fixed indicating the support condition for the R2
degree of freedom.
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Field: R3Type 4/27/2009
Field: R3Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Free, Fixed or Partial Fixed indicating the support condition for the R3
degree of freedom.
Field: U1Stiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The stiffness of the partial fixity spring for the U1 degree of freedom.
Field: U2Stiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The stiffness of the partial fixity spring for the U2 degree of freedom.
Field: U3Stiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The stiffness of the partial fixity spring for the U3 degree of freedom.
Field: R1Stiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The stiffness of the partial fixity spring for the R1 degree of freedom.
Field: R2Stiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The stiffness of the partial fixity spring for the R2 degree of freedom.
Field: R3Stiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The stiffness of the partial fixity spring for the R3 degree of freedom.
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Field: DefLength 4/27/2009
Field: DefLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The user property is defined for this length when it is used in a line spring.
Field: DefArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The user property is defined for this area when it is used in an area spring.
Table: Bridge Layout Line 1 - General
Field: LayoutLine
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge layout line.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system in which the X, Y and Z coordinates of the initial point on the
bridge layout line are specified.
Field: X
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the initial point on the bridge layout line in the specified coordinate
system.
Field: Y
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the initial point on the bridge layout line in the specified coordinate
system.
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Field: Z 4/27/2009
Field: Z
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Z coordinate of the initial point on the bridge layout line in the specified coordinate
system.
Field: GlobalX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the initial point on the bridge layout line in the global coordinate
system.
Field: GlobalY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the initial point on the bridge layout line in the global coordinate
system.
Field: GlobalZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Z coordinate of the initial point on the bridge layout line in the global coordinate
system.
Table: Bridge Layout Line 2 - Horizontal Layout Data
Field: LayoutLine
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge layout line.
Field: SegType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The horizontal layout segment type. This is one of the following:
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Field: Station 4/27/2009

Initial Station and Bearing,
Straight at Previous Bearing to End,
Straight at Previous Bearing To Station,
Straight at New Bearing To Station,
Curve Right to New Bearing at Station,
Curve Left to New Bearing at Station.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

A station along the layout line.
Field: Radius
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The radius of a curve in the layout line. This item is only applicable if the SegType item
is Curve Right to New Bearing at Station or Curve Left to New Bearing at Station.

Note that these curves may be circular curves with spiral transitions. The radius specified
is the radius of the circular portion of the curve.
Field: Bearing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The bearing angle of the layout line at the specified station.

This item is only applicable if the SegType item is Initial Station and Bearing, Straight at
New Bearing To Station, Curve Right to New Bearing at Station or Curve Left to New
Bearing at Station.

In a valid bearing the first character is either N or S and the last character is either E or W.
N, S, E and W signify North, South, East and West respectively.

The second through second-to-last characters specify an angle between 0 and 90 degrees,
inclusive. The angle is specified as an integer number of degrees followed by an integer
number of minutes followed by a real number of seconds.

The minutes and the seconds must each be less than 60. The degrees can not exceed 90,
and, if either the minutes or seconds is nonzero then the degrees can not exceed 89.

Examples of valid bearings are N624329E, N62*43'29"E, N62E, S070403W,
S07*04'03"W, S7*4'3"W, S7W, S074W, S07043W, N243627.25W, and
N24*36'27.25"W.
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Field: CoordSys 4/27/2009

Bearings can also be specified as Default or DefaultX where x is a positive or negative
number indicating the angle in degrees that the bearing is different from the default
bearing.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system in which the X, and Y coordinates of the specified station on the
bridge layout line are reported.
Field: X
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the specified station on the bridge layout line in the specified
coordinate system.
Field: Y
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the specified station on the bridge layout line in the specified
coordinate system.
Field: GlobalX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the specified station on the bridge layout line in the global coordinate
system.
Field: GlobalY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the specified station on the bridge layout line in the global coordinate
system.
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Field: LayoutLine 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Layout Line 3 - Vertical Layout Data
Field: LayoutLine
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge layout line.
Field: SegType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The vertical layout segment type. This is one of the following:

Initial Station, Elevation Z and Grade,
Constant at Previous Grade to End,
Constant At Previous Grade to Station,
Constant At New Grade to Station,
Constant Grade to New Elevation at Station,
Parabolic to New Grade at Station.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

A station along the layout line.
Field: Grade
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Percent

The grade (in percent) at the specified station along the layout line.This item is not
applicable for import when the SegType item is Constant Grade to New Elevation at
Station.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system in which the Z coordinate of the specified station on the bridge
layout line is reported.
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Field: Z 4/27/2009
Field: Z
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Z coordinate of the specified station on the bridge layout line in the specified
coordinate system.This item is only applicable for import when the SegType item is
Constant Grade to New Elevation at Station.
Field: GlobalZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Z coordinate of the specified station on the bridge layout line in the global coordinate
system.
Table: Bridge Layout Line 4 - Layout Line Points
Field: LayoutLine
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge layout line.
Field: Point
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A point along the bridge layout line. These points are calculated by the program from the
bridge layout line definition data.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system in which the X, Y and Z coordinates of the specified point along
the bridge layout line are reported.
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Field: X 4/27/2009
Field: X
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the specified point along the bridge layout line in the specified
coordinate system.
Field: Y
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the specified point along the bridge layout line in the specified
coordinate system.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Z coordinate of the specified point along the bridge layout line in the specified
coordinate system.
Field: GlobalX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the specified point along the bridge layout line in the global
coordinate system.
Field: GlobalY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the specified point along the bridge layout line in the global
coordinate system.
Field: GlobalZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Z coordinate of the specified point along the bridge layout line in the global
coordinate system.
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Field: BridgeObj 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Model Summary 01 - Bearing Supports
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the span that the bent belongs to.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the bent.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type that the bearing is used for. It can be Abutment, Bent or Hinge.
Field: Bearing
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The bearing number counted from the left end of the bent cap beam/in-span
hinge/abutment to the center of the considered bearing.
Field: BearProp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is the name of a defined bridge bearing property that is used as a bearing at each
girder.
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Field: BearElev 4/27/2009
Field: BearElev
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This is the Global Z elevation of the bearings.

.
Field: BearAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

This is the rotation angle in degrees of the bearing local 3 axis from its default orientation
that is parallel to the layout line.

.
Table: Bridge Object Definitions 01 - General
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: LayoutLine
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge layout line associated with the bridge object.
Field: NumSpans
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of spans defined in the bridge object.
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Field: NumBents 4/27/2009
Field: NumBents
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of bents defined in the bridge object.
Field: NumHinges
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of hinges defined in the bridge object.
Field: NumTendons
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of prestress tendons defined in the bridge object.
Field: SuperElev
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if super elevation is defined in the bridge object. Otherwise it is No.
Table: Bridge Object Definitions 02 - Reference Line
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a defined bridge object.
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a span in the specified bridge object.
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Field: Station 4/27/2009
Field: Station
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

A station along the bridge, that is, a station along the layout line specified for the bridge.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The span length from the last station to the current station.
Field: SpanType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The description of the span length.
Table: Bridge Object Definitions 03 - Spans 1 - General
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a span in the specified bridge object.
Field: BridgeSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge section assigned to the specified span.
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Field: Variation 4/27/2009
Field: Variation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a variation is assigned to the span. Otherwise it is No.
Table: Bridge Object Definitions 04 - Spans 2 - Parametric Variations
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a span in the specified bridge object.
Field: SameAs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is Yes if the variation is the same as that assigned to the span. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: Parameter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The parameter to which the variation applies. The parameter items are typically consistent
with the field names in the Bridge Section tables.
Field: Variation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge parametric variation.
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Field: BridgeObj 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Object Definitions 05 - Spans 3 - User Variations
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a span in the specified bridge object.
Field: SameAs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is Yes if the variation is the same as that assigned to the span. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: PolyType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Structural or Opening indicating the type of polygon to which the variation
applies.
Field: PolyNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of the polygon to which the variation applies.

Structural and Opening polygons are numbered separately. Both are numbered
consecutively starting from 1.
Field: Point
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The point number of the point to which the variation applies in the considered polygon.
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Field: XorY 4/27/2009

Points are numbered consecutively starting from 1.
Field: XorY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either X or Y indicating the point coordinate direction to which the variation
applies.
Field: Variation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge parametric variation.
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Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Start or End indicating the abutment location along the brdige object.
Field: BearingDir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The bearing direction of the abutment, that is the bearing of a line parallel to the abutment.

In a valid bearing the first character is either N or S and the last character is either E or W.
N, S, E and W signify North, South, East and West respectively.

The second through second-to-last characters specify an angle between 0 and 90 degrees,
inclusive. The angle is specified as an integer number of degrees followed by an integer
number of minutes followed by a real number of seconds.

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Field: DiaphProp 4/27/2009
The minutes and the seconds must each be less than 60. The degrees can not exceed 90,
and, if either the minutes or seconds is nonzero then the degrees can not exceed 89.

Examples of valid bearings are N624329E, N62*43'29"E, N62E, S070403W,
S07*04'03"W, S7*4'3"W, S7W, S074W, S07043W, N243627.25W, and
N24*36'27.25"W.

Bearings can also be specified as Default or DefaultX where x is a positive or negative
number indicating the angle in degrees that the bearing is different from the default
bearing.
Field: DiaphProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None (meaning no diaphragm exists at the abutment) or the name of a
defined bridge diaphragm property.
Field: SubType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None, Abutment or Bent indicating the abutment substructure type.

None means there is no substructure at the abutment. Abutment means an abutment
property is used to define the substructure and Bent means an abutment property is used to
define the substructure.
Field: AbutProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item only applies when the SubType item is Abutment. It is the name of the
abutment property used to define the abutment substructure.
Field: BentProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item only applies when the SubType item is Bent. It is the name of the bent property
used to define the abutment substructure.
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Field: SubElev 4/27/2009
Field: SubElev
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This is the Global Z elevation of the top of the abutment substructure.

This item does not apply when the SubType item is None.
Field: HorizOff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal offset from the bridge object reference line to the midlength of the
substructure

This item does not apply when the SubType item is None.
Field: BearProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is the name of a defined bridge bearing property that is used as a bearing at each
girder.This item does not apply when the SubType item is None.
Field: BearResProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None or the name of a defined bridge restrainer property that is located at the
bearing.This item does not apply when the SubType item is None.
Field: BearElev
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This is the Global Z elevation of the bearings.

This item does not apply when the SubType item is None.
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Field: BearAngle 4/27/2009
Field: BearAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

This is the rotation angle in degrees of the bearing local 3 axis from its default orientation
that is parallel to the layout line.

This item does not apply when the SubType item is None.
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Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a span in the specified bridge object with which the bent is associated.
Field: BentProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None or the name of a bridge bent property.
Field: Continuous
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This is either Yes or No indicating if the superstructure is continuous at the bent location.

This item is only imported when the BentProp item is None.
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Field: BearingDir 4/27/2009
Field: BearingDir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The bearing of the bent, that is the bearing of a line parallel to the bent.

In a valid bearing the first character is either N or S and the last character is either E or W.
N, S, E and W signify North, South, East and West respectively.

The second through second-to-last characters specify an angle between 0 and 90 degrees,
inclusive. The angle is specified as an integer number of degrees followed by an integer
number of minutes followed by a real number of seconds.

The minutes and the seconds must each be less than 60. The degrees can not exceed 90,
and, if either the minutes or seconds is nonzero then the degrees can not exceed 89.

Examples of valid bearings are N624329E, N62*43'29"E, N62E, S070403W,
S07*04'03"W, S7*4'3"W, S7W, S074W, S07043W, N243627.25W, and
N24*36'27.25"W.

Bearings can also be specified as Default or DefaultX where x is a positive or negative
number indicating the angle in degrees that the bearing is different from the default
bearing.
Field: BentElev
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This is the Global Z elevation of the top of the bent.This item does not apply when the
BentProp item is None.
Field: HorizOff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal offset from the bridge object reference line to the midlength of the bent cap
beam

This item does not apply when the BentProp item is None.
Field: DiaphBefore
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None or the name of a defined bridge diaphragm property. If the BentProp
item is None or the specified bent property has a single line of bearings (continuous
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superstructure), then this is the property of the diaphragm, if any, that occurs at the bent.If
the specified bent property has a double line of bearings (discontinuous superstructure),
then this is the property of the diaphragm, if any, that occurs just before the bent.
Field: DiaphAfter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None or the name of a defined bridge diaphragm property. This item only
applies when the bent property specified by the BentProp item has a double line of
bearings (discontinuous superstructure), or when the bent property specified by the
BentProp item is None and a discontinuous superstructure at the bent is specified. It is the
property of the diaphragm, if any, that occurs just after the bent.
Field: ResPropSS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None or the name of a defined bridge restrainer property that is used in the
superstructure at each girder. This item only applies when the bent property specified by
the BentProp item has a double line of bearings (discontinuous superstructure), or when
the bent property specified by the BentProp item is None and a discontinuous
superstructure at the bent is specified.
Field: ResElevSS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This is the Global Z elevation of the superstructure restrainers. This item only applies
when the bent property specified by the BentProp item has a double line of bearings
(discontinuous superstructure), or when the bent property specified by the BentProp item
is None and a discontinuous superstructure at the bent is specified.
Field: MeshAtBent
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the bridge deck is to be meshed at the bent. It is No if the bridge deck
it meshed at its default location not considering the bent.
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Field: BearProp1 4/27/2009
Field: BearProp1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is the name of a defined bridge bearing property that is used as a bearing at each
girder.

If the BentProp item is None then this item only applies when a discontinuous
superstructure at the bent is specified and it is the hinge bearing property at the disconuity.
If the specified bent property has a single line of bearings (continuous superstructure),
then this is the property of the bearings along that line.If the specified bent property has a
double line of bearings (discontinuous superstructure), then this is the property of the
bearings along the bearing line just before the bent.
Field: BrResProp1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None or the name of a defined bridge restrainer property that is used at the
same location as the BearProp1 item at each girder. This item does not apply when the
BentProp item is None.
Field: BearElev1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This is the Global Z elevation of the bearings.

If the BentProp item is None then this item only applies when a discontinuous
superstructure at the bent is specified. If the specified bent property has a single line of
bearings (continuous superstructure), then this is the elevation of the bearings along that
line.If the specified bent property has a double line of bearings (discontinuous
superstructure), then this is the elevation of the bearings along the bearing line just before
the bent.
Field: BearAngle1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

This is the rotation angle in degrees of the bearing local 3 axis from its default orientation
that is parallel to the layout line.

If the BentProp item is None then this item only applies when a discontinuous
superstructure at the bent is specified. If the specified bent property has a single line of
bearings (continuous superstructure), then this is the rotation angle of the bearings along
that line.If the specified bent property has a double line of bearings (discontinuous
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superstructure), then this is the rotation angle of the bearings along the bearing line just
before the bent.
Field: BearProp2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is the name of a defined bridge bearing property that is used as a bearing at each
girder.

This item does not apply when the BentProp item is None. This item only applies when
the bent property specified by the BentProp has a double line of bearings (discontinuous
superstructure). It is the property of the bearings along the bearing line just after the bent.
Field: BrResProp2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None or the name of a defined bridge restrainer property that is used at the
same location as the BearProp2 item at each girder. This item does not apply when the
BentProp item is None. This item only applies when the bent property specified by the
BentProp has a double line of bearings (discontinuous superstructure).
Field: BearElev2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This is the Global Z elevation of the bearings.

This item only applies when the bent property specified by the BentProp has a double line
of bearings (discontinuous superstructure). It is the elevation of the bearings along the
bearing line just after the bent.
Field: BearAngle2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

This is the rotation angle in degrees of the bearing local 3 axis from its default orientation
that is parallel to the layout line.

This item only applies when the bent property specified by the BentProp has a double line
of bearings (discontinuous superstructure). It is the rotation angle of the bearings along
the bearing line just after the bent.
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Field: BridgeObj 4/27/2009
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Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a span in the specified bridge object.
Field: BearingDir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The bearing direction of the hinge, that is the bearing of a line parallel to the hinge.

In a valid bearing the first character is either N or S and the last character is either E or W.
N, S, E and W signify North, South, East and West respectively.

The second through second-to-last characters specify an angle between 0 and 90 degrees,
inclusive. The angle is specified as an integer number of degrees followed by an integer
number of minutes followed by a real number of seconds.

The minutes and the seconds must each be less than 60. The degrees can not exceed 90,
and, if either the minutes or seconds is nonzero then the degrees can not exceed 89.

Examples of valid bearings are N624329E, N62*43'29"E, N62E, S070403W,
S07*04'03"W, S7*4'3"W, S7W, S074W, S07043W, N243627.25W, and
N24*36'27.25"W.

Bearings can also be specified as Default or DefaultX where x is a positive or negative
number indicating the angle in degrees that the bearing is different from the default
bearing.
Field: HingeDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the start of the specified span to the hinge location.
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Field: BearProp 4/27/2009
Field: BearProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None or the name of a defined bridge bearing property that is used as a
bearing at each girder.
Field: BearResProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None or the name of a defined bridge restrainer property that is used at the
same location as the BearProp item at each girder.
Field: BearElev
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This is the Global Z elevation of the bearings.
Field: BearAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

This is the rotation angle in degrees of the bearing local 3 axis from its default orientation
that is parallel to the layout line.
Field: ResPropSS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None or the name of a defined bridge restrainer property that is used in the
superstructure at each girder.
Field: ResElevSS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This is the Global Z elevation of the superstructure restrainers.
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Field: DiaphBefore 4/27/2009
Field: DiaphBefore
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None or the name of a defined bridge diaphragm property. It is the property
of the diaphragm, if any, that occurs just before the hinge.
Field: DiaphAfter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None or the name of a defined bridge diaphragm property. It is the property
of the diaphragm, if any, that occurs just after the hinge.
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Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: IsConstant
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the superelevation of the bridge object along the specified bridge object
is constant. Otherwise it is No.
Field: SuperElev
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Percent

The constant superelevation for the bridge object along the specified bridge object. This
item only applies when the IsConstant item is Yes.
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Field: BridgeObj 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Object Definitions 10 - Super Elevation 2 - User
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

A station along the specified bridge object.
Field: SuperElev
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Percent

The superelevation for the bridge object at the specified station.
Table: Bridge Object Definitions 11 - Prestress 1 - General
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Tendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the tendon.
Field: LoadName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the load pattern to which the prestress loads for this tendon are applied.
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Field: StartSpan 4/27/2009
Field: StartSpan
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the span where the tendon starts.
Field: StartType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Start of Span or User Definition indicating the start location of the tendon in
the start span. If this item is User Definition then the start location is specified by the
StartDist item.
Field: StartDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the start of the specified span to the start of the tendon. This item only
applies when the StartType item is User Definition.
Field: EndSpan
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the span where the tendon ends.
Field: EndType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either End of Span or User Definition indicating the end location of the tendon in
the end span. If this item is User Definition then the end location is specified by the
EndDist item.
Field: EndDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the start of the specified span to the end of the tendon. This item only
applies when the EndType item is User Definition.
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Field: PreType 4/27/2009
Field: PreType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Prestress or Post Tension indicating the prestress type.
Field: JackFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Start, End or Both indicating where the jacking occurs.
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the steel-type material property associated with the tendon.
Field: TendonArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The cross-sectional area of the tendon.
Field: LoadType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Force or Stress indicating the type of tendon load specified.
Field: Force
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The tendon force. This item only applies when the LoadType item is Force.
Field: Stress
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The tendon stress. This item only applies when the LoadType item is Stress.
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Field: MaxDiscLen 4/27/2009
Field: MaxDiscLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum discretization length for the prestress tendon.
Field: ModelAs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Loads or Elements indicating how the prestress tendon is modeled in the
analysis model.
Field: Curvature
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The curvature coefficient used in calculating friction losses.
Field: Wobble
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: 1/Length (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: 1/Length

The wobble coefficient used in calculating the wobble (length) effect portion of the
friction losses.
Field: LossAnchor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The slip distance when the tendon is anchored.
Field: LossEShort
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The stress loss because of elastic shortening.

When the tendoned is modeled using elements this loss is in addition to any loss
calculated by analysis.
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Field: LossCreep 4/27/2009
Field: LossCreep
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The stress loss because of concrete creep.

When the tendoned is modeled using elements this loss is in addition to any loss
calculated by analysis.
Field: LossShrink
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The stress loss because of concrete shrinkage.

When the tendoned is modeled using elements this loss is in addition to any loss
calculated by analysis.
Field: LossSRelax
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The stress loss because of prestressing steel relaxation.

When the tendoned is modeled using elements this loss is in addition to any loss
calculated by analysis.
Field: TendonObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the tendon object that was created by the program to represent the specified
bridge tendon in the object based model. This item is only applicable when a linked
bridge object exists. The user should not modify this item. It should always be set by the
program.
Field: DuctDiam
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the tendon duct. Zero means no duct exists.
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Field: BondType 4/27/2009
Field: BondType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Bonded or Unbonded indicating the tendon bonding type.
Table: Bridge Object Definitions 12 - Prestress 2 - Vertical Layout
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Tendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the tendon.
Field: SegType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The segment type for the specified segment of the tendon. This is one of the following:

Start of Tendon
Linear to End of Tendon
Linear
Parabola Intermediate Point
Parabola End Point
Parabola End Point and Initial Slope
Parabola End Point and Final Slope.
Field: TendonDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the start of the tendon to the end of the specified tendon segment.
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Field: VertOff 4/27/2009
Field: VertOff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical offset of the tendon from the bridge section reference point at the specified
tendon distance.
Field: Slope
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The slope of the tendon at either the beginning (initial) of the tendon segment or the end
(final) of the tendon segment, as specified by the SegType item.

This item only applies when the SegType item is either Parabola End Point and Initial
Slope or Parabola End Point and Final Slope.
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Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Tendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the tendon.
Field: SegType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The segment type for the specified segment of the tendon. This is one of the following:

Start of Tendon
Linear to End of Tendon
Linear
Parabola Intermediate Point
Parabola End Point
Parabola End Point and Initial Slope
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Field: TendonDist 4/27/2009
Parabola End Point and Final Slope.
Field: TendonDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the start of the tendon to the end of the specified tendon segment.
Field: HorizOff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal offset of the tendon from the bridge section reference point at the specified
tendon distance.
Field: Slope
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The slope of the tendon at either the beginning (initial) of the tendon segment or the end
(final) of the tendon segment, as specified by the SegType item.

This item only applies when the SegType item is either Parabola End Point and Initial
Slope or Parabola End Point and Final Slope.
Table: Bridge Object Definitions 14 - Diaphragms
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a span in the specified bridge object.
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Field: DiaphProp 4/27/2009
Field: DiaphProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge diaphragm property.
Field: DiaphDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the start of the specified span to the diaphragm location.
Field: DiaphBrg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The bearing of the diaphragm, that is the bearing of a line parallel to the diaphragm.

In a valid bearing the first character is either N or S and the last character is either E or W.
N, S, E and W signify North, South, East and West respectively.

The second through second-to-last characters specify an angle between 0 and 90 degrees,
inclusive. The angle is specified as an integer number of degrees followed by an integer
number of minutes followed by a real number of seconds.

The minutes and the seconds must each be less than 60. The degrees can not exceed 90,
and, if either the minutes or seconds is nonzero then the degrees can not exceed 89.

Examples of valid bearings are N624329E, N62*43'29"E, N62E, S070403W,
S07*04'03"W, S7*4'3"W, S7W, S074W, S07043W, N243627.25W, and
N24*36'27.25"W.

Bearings can also be specified as Default or DefaultX where x is a positive or negative
number indicating the angle in degrees that the bearing is different from the default
bearing.
Table: Bridge Object Definitions 15 - Update Data
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
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Field: MaxDiscDeck 4/27/2009
Field: MaxDiscDeck
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum discretized segment length for objects creating the deck span.
Field: MaxDiscBeam
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum discretized segment length for line objects (frames) creating the bent cap
beams.
Field: MaxDiscCol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum discretized segment length for line objects (frames) creating the bent
columns.
Field: ModelType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Frame, Area or Solid indicating the type of object used to create the bridge
deck.
Field: MaxElmMesh
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum submesh size for elements of the bridge deck. This item only applies when
either Area or Solid objects are used to create the deck span.
Table: Bridge Object Definitions 16 - Discretization Points
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
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Field: SpanName 4/27/2009
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a span in the specified bridge object.
Field: Distance
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the start of the specified span to the discretization point location.
Field: Bearing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The bearing of the mesh line across the bridge at the discretization point.

In a valid bearing the first character is either N or S and the last character is either E or W.
N, S, E and W signify North, South, East and West respectively.

The second through second-to-last characters specify an angle between 0 and 90 degrees,
inclusive. The angle is specified as an integer number of degrees followed by an integer
number of minutes followed by a real number of seconds.

The minutes and the seconds must each be less than 60. The degrees can not exceed 90,
and, if either the minutes or seconds is nonzero then the degrees can not exceed 89.

Examples of valid bearings are N624329E, N62*43'29"E, N62E, S070403W,
S07*04'03"W, S7*4'3"W, S7W, S074W, S07043W, N243627.25W, and
N24*36'27.25"W.

Bearings can also be specified as Default or DefaultX where x is a positive or negative
number indicating the angle in degrees that the bearing is different from the default
bearing.
Table: Bridge Object Definitions 17 - Abutment Overwrites
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Start or End indicating the abutment location to which the overwrites
apply.
Field: GirderNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The girder number to which the overwrite applies.
Field: BearProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This field is blank if there is no overwrite. Otherwise it is the name of a bridge bearing
property.
Field: BearResProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This field is blank if there is no overwrite. Otherwise it is either None or the name of a
defined bridge restrainer property that is located at the bearing.
Field: BearElev
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This field is blank if there is no overwrite. Otherwise it is actual global Z elevation of the
bearing.
Field: BearAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

This field is blank if there is no overwrite. Otherwise it is the rotation angle in degrees of
the bearing local 3 axis from its default orientation that is parallel to the layout line.
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Field: FSProp 4/27/2009
Field: FSProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This field is blank if there is no overwrite. Otherwise it is the name of a foundation
spring. This overwrite only applies to discrete foundation springs; it does not apply under
continuous beams.
Table: Bridge Object Definitions 18 - Bent Bearing Overwrites
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a span in the specified bridge object.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Before or After indicating the bearing line location to which the
overwrites apply. Before applies at bents with both 1 and 2 bearing lines. After only
applies at bents with 1 line.

Use Before at bents with one bearing line.
Field: GirderNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The girder number to which the overwrite applies.
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Field: BearProp 4/27/2009
Field: BearProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This field is blank if there is no overwrite. Otherwise it is the name of a bridge bearing
property.
Field: BearResProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This field is blank if there is no overwrite. Otherwise it is either None or the name of a
defined bridge restrainer property that is located at the bearing.
Field: BearElev
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This field is blank if there is no overwrite. Otherwise it is actual global Z elevation of the
bearing.
Field: BearAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

This field is blank if there is no overwrite. Otherwise it is the rotation angle in degrees of
the bearing local 3 axis from its default orientation that is parallel to the layout line.
Table: Bridge Object Definitions 19 - Bent Superstructure Overwrites
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a span in the specified bridge object.
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Field: GirderNum 4/27/2009
Field: GirderNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The girder number to which the overwrite applies.
Field: ResPropSS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This field is blank if there is no overwrite. Otherwise it is either None or the name of a
defined bridge restrainer property.
Field: ResElevSS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This field is blank if there is no overwrite. Otherwise it is actual global Z elevation of the
restrainer.
Table: Bridge Object Definitions 20 - Hinge Overwrites
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a span in the specified bridge object.
Field: HingeDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the start of the considered span to the considered hinge.
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Field: GirderNum 4/27/2009
Field: GirderNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The girder number to which the overwrite applies.
Field: BearProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This field is blank if there is no overwrite. Otherwise it is the name of a bridge bearing
property.
Field: BearResProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This field is blank if there is no overwrite. Otherwise it is either None or the name of a
defined bridge restrainer property that is located at the bearing.
Field: BearElev
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This field is blank if there is no overwrite. Otherwise it is actual global Z elevation of the
bearing.
Field: BearAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

This field is blank if there is no overwrite. Otherwise it is the rotation angle in degrees of
the bearing local 3 axis from its default orientation that is parallel to the layout line.
Field: ResPropSS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This field is blank if there is no overwrite. Otherwise it is either None or the name of a
defined bridge restrainer property.
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Field: ResElevSS 4/27/2009
Field: ResElevSS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This field is blank if there is no overwrite. Otherwise it is actual global Z elevation of the
restrainer.
Table: Bridge Object Definitions 21 - Temperature Loads
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a span in the specified bridge object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the load pattern to which the specified temperature load is applied.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Uniform or Gradient indicating the type of temperature load.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature Change (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The uniform temperature change for the temperature load. This item only applies when
the Type item is Uniform.
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Field: TempGrad 4/27/2009
Field: TempGrad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the Bridge Temperature Gradient Definition for the temperature load. This
item only applies when the Type item is Gradient.
Field: TempType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Positive or Negative indicating the type of temperature gradient assigned.
This item only applies when the Type item is Gradient.
Table: Bridge Parametric Variation Definitions
Field: Variation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge parametric variation.
Field: PointNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The point number specified in the current record.
Field: SegType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is one of the following indicating the segment type and point type:
Start of Span,
Linear to End of Span,
Linear,
Parabola Intermediate Point,
Parabola End Point,
Parabola End Point and Initial Slope,
Parabola End Point and Final Slope,
Circular Arc Intermediate Point,
Circular Arc End Point,
Circular Arc End Point and Initial Slope,
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Field: Distance 4/27/2009
Circular Arc End Point and Final Slope.
Field: Distance
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the start of a bridge span.
Field: DimChange
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The dimension change at the current distance.
Field: Slope
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The slope at the current distance. This item only applies when the SegType item is one of
the following:
Parabola End Point and Initial Slope,
Parabola End Point and Final Slope,
Circular Arc End Point and Initial Slope,
Circular Arc End Point and Final Slope.
Table: Bridge Preferences
Field: NorthAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle in degrees measured counterclockwise from the positive global X axis to the
North direction.
Field: MaxDiscCurv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

For curves in the layout line the maximum discretization angle in degrees.
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Field: Displs 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Response
Field: Displs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the group chosen for displacement output for all moving load load cases. If
no displacement output is specified then this item is None.
Field: Reactions
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the group chosen for joint reaction output for all moving load load cases. If
no joint reaction output is specified then this item is None.
Field: Frames
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the group chosen for frame force output for all moving load load cases. If no
frame force output is specified then this item is None.
Field: ShellRes
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the group chosen for shell resultant output for all moving load load cases. If
no shell resultant output is specified then this item is None.
Field: ShellStr
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the group chosen for shell stress output for all moving load load cases. If no
shell stress output is specified then this item is None.
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Field: PlnAsoStr 4/27/2009
Field: PlnAsoStr
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the group chosen for plane and asolid stress output for all moving load load
cases. If no plane and asolid stress output is specified then this item is None.
Field: SolidStr
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the group chosen for solid stress output for all moving load load cases. If no
solid stress output is specified then this item is None.
Field: LinkFD
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the group chosen for link force and deformation output for all moving load
load cases. If no link force and deformation output is specified then this item is None.
Field: DisplsC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if corresponding values are calculated for displacements. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: ReactionsC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if corresponding values are calculated for reactions. Otherwise it is No.
Field: FramesC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if corresponding values are calculated for frame forces. Otherwise it is
No.
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Field: ShellResC 4/27/2009
Field: ShellResC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if corresponding values are calculated for shell resultants. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: ShellStrC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if corresponding values are calculated for shell stresses. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: PlnAsoStrC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if corresponding values are calculated for plane and asolid stresses.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: SolidStrC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if corresponding values are calculated for solid stresses. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: LinkFDC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if corresponding values are calculated for link forces and deformations.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: CalcMethod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Exact or it is a positive integer. A positive integer means that the Quick
calculation method is used, and the integer specifies the refinement level.
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Field: AllowReduce 4/27/2009
Field: AllowReduce
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item applies to all vehicles. It is Yes if the load from a vehicle is allowed to reduce
the severity of the response. Otherwise it is No.

The default and recommended value is No.
Table: Bridge Restrainer Definitions
Field: Restrainer
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge restrainer property.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The item is either Link or User indicating how the restrainer properties are specified. Link
means that the properties are described by specifying a link property. User means that the
restrainer length, area, modulus of elasticity and slack length is specified.
Field: LinkProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link property. This item only applies if the Type item is Link.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The length of the restrainer. This item only applies if the Type item is User.
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Field: Area 4/27/2009
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The cross sectional area of the restrainer. This item only applies if the Type item is User.
Field: E
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity of the restrainer. This item only applies if the Type item is User.
Field: Slack
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The slack length of the restrainer. This item only applies if the Type item is User.

This is the distance the structure moves before the slack, if any, is removed from the
restrainer.
Table: Bridge Section Cuts 01 - General
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SectCutNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The unique number of a program-generated bridge object section cut.
Field: Distance
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the start of the bridge object to the section cut location.
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Field: LocType 4/27/2009
Field: LocType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Before or After indicating the section cut is either just before or just after the
specified distance.
Field: IsHinge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This is Yes if a hinge occurs at the specified distance. Otherwise it is No.
Field: XGlobal
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global X coordinate of the section cut output point for the entire bridge section.
Field: YGlobal
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Y coordinate of the section cut output point for the entire bridge section.
Field: ZGlobal
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Z coordinate of the section cut output point for the entire bridge section.
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the frame section property associated with the section cut for the entire
bridge section.
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Field: Xcg 4/27/2009
Field: Xcg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the section center of gravity in the bridge section local coordinate
system.
Field: Ycg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the section center of gravity in the bridge section local coordinate
system.
Field: NumGirders
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of girders for which force output data is provided. Note that for spine model
bridges this item is always zero.
Field: DirCosX1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine for the global X axis relative to the bridge section cut local 1 axis.
Field: DirCosX2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine for the global X axis relative to the bridge section cut local 2 axis.
Field: DirCosX3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine for the global X axis relative to the bridge section cut local 3 axis.
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Field: DirCosY1 4/27/2009
Field: DirCosY1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine for the global Y axis relative to the bridge section cut local 1 axis.
Field: DirCosY2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine for the global Y axis relative to the bridge section cut local 2 axis.
Field: DirCosY3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine for the global Y axis relative to the bridge section cut local 3 axis.
Field: DirCosZ1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine for the global Z axis relative to the bridge section cut local 1 axis.
Field: DirCosZ2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine for the global Z axis relative to the bridge section cut local 2 axis.
Field: DirCosZ3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine for the global Z axis relative to the bridge section cut local 3 axis.
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Field: BridgeObj 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Section Cuts 02 - Groups
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SectCutNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The unique number of a program-generated bridge object section cut.
Field: ObjectType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Point, Line, Area, Solid or Link indicating the type of object specified.
Field: ObjectName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a point, line, area, solid or link object.
Table: Bridge Section Cuts 03 - Stress Points
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SectCutNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The unique number of a program-generated bridge object section cut.
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Field: PointLoc 4/27/2009
Field: PointLoc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Top Left, Top Center, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Center, or Bottom
Right indicating the location of the considered stress point.
Field: X
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the stress point in the bridge section local coordinate system.
Field: Y
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the stress point in the bridge section local coordinate system.
Field: ERatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the modulus of elasticity of the bridge section base material divided by the
modulus of elasticity of the bridge section material at the stress point.
Table: Bridge Section Cuts 04 - Girder Data - General
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SectCutNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The unique number of a program-generated bridge object section cut.
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Field: GirderNum 4/27/2009
Field: GirderNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Girder 1 is the left exterior girder, girder 2 is the first interior girder, and so on.
Field: XGlobal
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global X coordinate of the girder section cut output point.
Field: YGlobal
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Y coordinate of the girder section cut output point.
Field: ZGlobal
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Z coordinate of the girder section cut output point.
Table: Bridge Section Cuts 05 - Girder Data - Groups
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SectCutNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The unique number of a program-generated bridge object section cut.
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Field: GirderNum 4/27/2009
Field: GirderNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Girder 1 is the left exterior girder, girder 2 is the first interior girder, and so on.
Field: ObjectType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Point, Line, Area, Solid or Link indicating the type of object specified.
Field: ObjectName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a point, line, area, solid or link object.
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Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
Field: ExtGirdType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the box girder exterior girder type: Vertical,
Sloped, Clipped, Radius, MaxSloped and AASHTO-PCI-ASBI.
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the material property associated with the bridge section.
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Field: NumIntGird 4/27/2009
Field: NumIntGird
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of interior girders in the bridge section.
Field: TotalWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total width of the top slab of the bridge section.
Field: TotalDepth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total depth of the bridge section.
Field: ExtGRadClip
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item is the exterior girder radius or clip. It applies when the ExtGirdType item is
Sloped, Radius, MaxSloped or AASHTO-PCI-ASBI.

For an ExtGirdType of Sloped or MaxSloped or AASHTO-PCI-ASBI it is the horizontal
distance from the outside face of the exterior girder just below the top slab to the outside
face of the exterior girder at the bottom of the section.

For an ExtGirdType of Radius it is the radius at the bottom of the exterior girder.

When the ExtGirdType item is Sloped this item only applies to the left side of the box
girder. In all other cases it applies to each side of the box girder.
Field: ExtGClip2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies when the ExtGirdType item is Sloped. It is the horizontal distance
from the outside face of the right exterior girder just below the top slab to the outside face
of the right exterior girder at the bottom of the section.

.
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Field: GirdVert 4/27/2009
Field: GirdVert
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the girders in the section are to remain vertical in area and solid object
models when the section is superelevated. Otherwise it is No.
Field: TopSlabThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the bridge section top slab between the exterior girders (i.e., not including
the overhangs).
Field: BotSlabThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the bridge section bottom slab.
Field: ExtGirdThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the bridge section exterior girders. For sections with sloped exterior
girders this is measured parallel to the top deck surface.
Field: IntGirdThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the bridge section interior girders.
Field: LOLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The length of the top slab overhang on the left side of the section.
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Field: LOOuterThk 4/27/2009
Field: LOOuterThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the top slab overhang on the left side of the section at the outer edge of
the overhang.
Field: ROLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The length of the top slab overhang on the right side of the section.
Field: ROOuterThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the top slab overhang on the right side of the section at the outer edge of
the overhang.
Field: FHoriz1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f1.
Field: FHoriz2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f2.
Field: FHoriz3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f3.
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Field: FHoriz4 4/27/2009
Field: FHoriz4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f4.
Field: FHoriz5
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f5.
Field: FHoriz6
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f6.
Field: FHoriz7
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f7.
Field: FHoriz8
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f8.
Field: FHoriz9
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f9.
Field: FVert1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f1.
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Field: FVert2 4/27/2009
Field: FVert2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f2.
Field: FVert3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f3.
Field: FVert4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f4.
Field: FVert5
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f5.
Field: FVert6
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f6.
Field: FVert7
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f7.
Field: FVert8
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f8.
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Field: FVert9 4/27/2009
Field: FVert9
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f9.
Field: CurbLeft
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the left edge of the bridge deck to the inside edge of the left live load
curb.
Field: CurbRight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the right edge of the bridge deck to the inside edge of the right live load
curb.
Field: CurbMedian
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the left edge of the bridge deck to the centerline of the median live load
curb.
Field: CurbMWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the median live load curb.
Field: RefPtOffX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The bridge section local coordinate system X direction offset from the the bridge section
reference point to the insertion point.
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Field: RefPtOffY 4/27/2009
Field: RefPtOffY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The bridge section local coordinate system Y direction offset from the the bridge section
reference point to the insertion point.
Field: DsgnTopDis
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the top of the bridge section to the horizontal cut line that defines the
top slab area.
Field: DsgnBotDis
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the bottom of the bridge section to the horizontal cut line that defines
the bottom slab area.
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Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the material property associated with the bridge section.
Field: NumIntGird
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of interior girders in the bridge section.
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Field: TotalWidth 4/27/2009
Field: TotalWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total width of the top slab of the bridge section.
Field: TotalDepth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total depth of the bridge section.
Field: GirdVert
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the girders in the section are to remain vertical in area and solid object
models when the section is superelevated. Otherwise it is No.
Field: TopSlabThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the bridge section top slab between the exterior girders (i.e., not including
the overhangs).
Field: ExtGDpAbvF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The depth of the bridge section exterior girder above the flare (measured from the bottom
of the top slab to the top of the flare).
Field: ExtGDpOfF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The depth of the bridge section exterior girder flare.
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Field: ExtGThAbvF 4/27/2009
Field: ExtGThAbvF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the bridge section exterior girder above the flare.
Field: ExtGThBlwF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the bridge section exterior girder below the flare.
Field: IntGDpAbvF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The depth of the bridge section interior girder above the flare (measured from the bottom
of the top slab to the top of the flare).
Field: IntGDpOfF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The depth of the bridge section interior girder flare.
Field: IntGThAbvF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the bridge section interior girder above the flare.
Field: IntGThBlwF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the bridge section interior girder below the flare.
Field: LOLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The length of the top slab overhang on the left side of the section.
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Field: LOOuterThk 4/27/2009
Field: LOOuterThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the top slab overhang on the left side of the section at the outer edge of
the overhang.
Field: ROLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The length of the top slab overhang on the right side of the section.
Field: ROOuterThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the top slab overhang on the right side of the section at the outer edge of
the overhang.
Field: FHoriz1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f1.
Field: FHoriz2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f2.
Field: FHoriz3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f3.
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Field: FHoriz4 4/27/2009
Field: FHoriz4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f4.
Field: FVert1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f1.
Field: FVert2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f2.
Field: FVert3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f3.
Field: FVert4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f4.
Field: CurbLeft
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the left edge of the bridge deck to the inside edge of the left live load
curb.
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Field: CurbRight 4/27/2009
Field: CurbRight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the right edge of the bridge deck to the inside edge of the right live load
curb.
Field: CurbMedian
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the left edge of the bridge deck to the centerline of the median live load
curb.
Field: CurbMWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the median live load curb.
Field: RefPtOffX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The bridge section local coordinate system X direction offset from the the bridge section
reference point to the insertion point.
Field: RefPtOffY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The bridge section local coordinate system Y direction offset from the the bridge section
reference point to the insertion point.
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Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
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Field: Material 4/27/2009
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the material property associated with the bridge section.
Field: TotalWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total width of the top slab of the bridge section.
Field: TotalDepth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total depth of the bridge section.
Field: LOLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The length of the top slab overhang on the left side of the section.
Field: LOOuterThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the top slab overhang on the left side of the section at the outer edge of
the overhang.
Field: ROLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The length of the top slab overhang on the right side of the section.
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Field: ROOuterThk 4/27/2009
Field: ROOuterThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the top slab overhang on the right side of the section at the outer edge of
the overhang.
Field: FHoriz1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f1.
Field: FHoriz2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f2.
Field: CurbLeft
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the left edge of the bridge deck to the inside edge of the left live load
curb.
Field: CurbRight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the right edge of the bridge deck to the inside edge of the right live load
curb.
Field: CurbMedian
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the left edge of the bridge deck to the centerline of the median live load
curb.
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Field: CurbMWidth 4/27/2009
Field: CurbMWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the median live load curb.
Field: RefPtOffX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The bridge section local coordinate system X direction offset from the the bridge section
reference point to the insertion point.
Field: RefPtOffY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The bridge section local coordinate system Y direction offset from the the bridge section
reference point to the insertion point.
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Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the material property associated with the concrete deck of the bridge section.
Field: NumIntGird
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of interior girders in the bridge section.
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Field: TotalWidth 4/27/2009
Field: TotalWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total width of the top slab of the bridge section.
Field: GirdLayout
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'Along Layout Line' or 'Straight' indicating how the girders are laid out. This
options allows straight girders on a curved bridge.
Field: DiffSpacing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the spacing between beams is not constant. It is No if all spaces
between beams are the same.
Field: DiffHaunch
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the concrete haunch height above the girder is not the same for all
girders. Otherwise it is No.
Field: DiffSection
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the frame section property is not the same for all girders. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: TopSlabThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the bridge section top slab (not including the overhangs).
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Field: HaunchHSame 4/27/2009
Field: HaunchHSame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the concrete haunch above the girder when all girders have the same
concrete haunch height. This item only applies when the DiffHaunch item is No.If the
DiffHaunch item is Yes then the haunch heights are provided in a separate table.
Field: GirdSecSame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The girder frame section property when all girders have the same property. This item only
applies when the DiffSection item is No.If the DiffSection item is Yes then the girder
frame section properties are provided in a separate table.
Field: GirdAreaObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the girders in area object models are to be modeled using area objects.
This item is No if the girders in area object models are to be modeled using frame objects.
Field: FlangeMesh
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies when the GirdAreaObj item is Yes. It is the maximum width of a
meshed element in the girder flange.
Field: WebMesh
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies when the GirdAreaObj item is Yes. It is the maximum height of a
meshed element in the girder web.
Field: LOLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The length of the top slab overhang on the left side of the section.
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Field: LOFillDist 4/27/2009
Field: LOFillDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the center of the left exterior girder to fillet f1 on the left side of the
section.
Field: LOOuterThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the top slab overhang on the left side of the section at the outer edge of
the overhang.
Field: ROLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The length of the top slab overhang on the right side of the section.
Field: ROFillDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the center of the right exterior girder to fillet f2 on the right side of the
section.
Field: ROOuterThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the top slab overhang on the right side of the section at the outer edge of
the overhang.
Field: FHoriz1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f1.
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Field: FHoriz2 4/27/2009
Field: FHoriz2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f2.
Field: CurbLeft
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the left edge of the bridge deck to the inside edge of the left live load
curb.
Field: CurbRight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the right edge of the bridge deck to the inside edge of the right live load
curb.
Field: CurbMedian
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the left edge of the bridge deck to the centerline of the median live load
curb.
Field: CurbMWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the median live load curb.
Field: RefPtOffX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The bridge section local coordinate system X direction offset from the the bridge section
reference point to the insertion point.
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Field: RefPtOffY 4/27/2009
Field: RefPtOffY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The bridge section local coordinate system Y direction offset from the the bridge section
reference point to the insertion point.
Table: Bridge Section Definitions 06 - Steel Girders 2 - Spacing
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
Field: SpaceNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The girder space number starting from the left side of the section.
Field: Spacing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The center of girder to center of girder distance for the specified space.
Table: Bridge Section Definitions 07 - Steel Girders 3 - Haunches
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
Field: GirderNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Girder 1 is the left exterior girder, girder 2 is the first interior girder, and so on.
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Field: HaunchHt 4/27/2009
Field: HaunchHt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the concrete haunch above the specified girder.
Table: Bridge Section Definitions 08 - Steel Girders 4 - Sections
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
Field: GirderNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Girder 1 is the left exterior girder, girder 2 is the first interior girder, and so on.
Field: GirderSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The frame section property for the specified girder.
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Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the material property associated with the concrete deck of the bridge section.
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Field: NumIntGird 4/27/2009
Field: NumIntGird
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of interior girders in the bridge section.
Field: TotalWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total width of the top slab of the bridge section.
Field: GirdLayout
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'Along Layout Line' or 'Straight' indicating how the girders are laid out. This
options allows straight girders on a curved bridge.
Field: DiffSpacing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the spacing between beams is not constant. It is No if all spaces
between beams are the same.
Field: DiffHaunch
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the concrete haunch height above the girder is not the same for all
girders. Otherwise it is No.
Field: DiffSection
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the frame section property is not the same for all girders. Otherwise it
is No.
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Field: TopSlabThk 4/27/2009
Field: TopSlabThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the bridge section top slab (not including the overhangs).
Field: HaunchHSame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the concrete haunch above the girder when all girders have the same
concrete haunch height. This item only applies when the DiffHaunch item is No.If the
DiffHaunch item is Yes then the haunch heights are provided in a separate table.
Field: GirdSecSame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The girder frame section property when all girders have the same property. This item only
applies when the DiffSection item is No.If the DiffSection item is Yes then the girder
frame section properties are provided in a separate table.
Field: LOLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The length of the top slab overhang on the left side of the section.
Field: LOFillDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the center of the left exterior girder to fillet f1 on the left side of the
section.
Field: LOOuterThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the top slab overhang on the left side of the section at the outer edge of
the overhang.
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Field: ROLength 4/27/2009
Field: ROLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The length of the top slab overhang on the right side of the section.
Field: ROFillDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the center of the right exterior girder to fillet f2 on the right side of the
section.
Field: ROOuterThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the top slab overhang on the right side of the section at the outer edge of
the overhang.
Field: FHoriz1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f1.
Field: FHoriz2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f2.
Field: CurbLeft
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the left edge of the bridge deck to the inside edge of the left live load
curb.
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Field: CurbRight 4/27/2009
Field: CurbRight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the right edge of the bridge deck to the inside edge of the right live load
curb.
Field: CurbMedian
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the left edge of the bridge deck to the centerline of the median live load
curb.
Field: CurbMWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the median live load curb.
Field: RefPtOffX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The bridge section local coordinate system X direction offset from the the bridge section
reference point to the insertion point.
Field: RefPtOffY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The bridge section local coordinate system Y direction offset from the the bridge section
reference point to the insertion point.
Table: Bridge Section Definitions 10 - PCC I Girders 2 - Spacing
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
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Field: SpaceNum 4/27/2009
Field: SpaceNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The girder space number starting from the left side of the section.
Field: Spacing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The center of girder to center of girder distance for the specified space.
Table: Bridge Section Definitions 11 - PCC I Girders 3 - Haunches
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
Field: GirderNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Girder 1 is the left exterior girder, girder 2 is the first interior girder, and so on.
Field: HaunchHt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the concrete haunch above the specified girder.
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Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
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Field: GirderNum 4/27/2009
Field: GirderNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Girder 1 is the left exterior girder, girder 2 is the first interior girder, and so on.
Field: GirderSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The frame section property for the specified girder.
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Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the material property associated with the concrete deck of the bridge section.
Field: NumIntGird
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of interior girders in the bridge section.
Field: TotalWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total width of the top slab of the bridge section.
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Field: GirdLayout 4/27/2009
Field: GirdLayout
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'Along Layout Line' or 'Straight' indicating how the girders are laid out. This
options allows straight girders on a curved bridge.
Field: DiffSpacing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the spacing between beams is not constant. It is No if all spaces
between beams are the same.
Field: DiffHaunch
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the concrete haunch height above the girder is not the same for all
girders. Otherwise it is No.
Field: DiffSection
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the frame section property is not the same for all girders. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: TopSlabThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the bridge section top slab (not including the overhangs).
Field: HaunchHSame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the concrete haunch above the girder when all girders have the same
concrete haunch height. This item only applies when the DiffHaunch item is No.If the
DiffHaunch item is Yes then the haunch heights are provided in a separate table.
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Field: GirdSecSame 4/27/2009
Field: GirdSecSame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The girder frame section property when all girders have the same property. This item only
applies when the DiffSection item is No.If the DiffSection item is Yes then the girder
frame section properties are provided in a separate table.
Field: GirdAreaObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the girders in area object models are to be modeled using area objects.
This item is No if the girders in area object models are to be modeled using frame objects.
Field: FlangeMesh
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies when the GirdAreaObj item is Yes. It is the maximum width of a
meshed element in the girder flange.
Field: WebMesh
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies when the GirdAreaObj item is Yes. It is the maximum height of a
meshed element in the girder web.
Field: LOLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The length of the top slab overhang on the left side of the section.
Field: LOFillDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the center of the left exterior girder to fillet f1 on the left side of the
section.
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Field: LOOuterThk 4/27/2009
Field: LOOuterThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the top slab overhang on the left side of the section at the outer edge of
the overhang.
Field: ROLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The length of the top slab overhang on the right side of the section.
Field: ROFillDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the center of the right exterior girder to fillet f2 on the right side of the
section.
Field: ROOuterThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the top slab overhang on the right side of the section at the outer edge of
the overhang.
Field: FHoriz1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f1.
Field: FHoriz2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f2.
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Field: CurbLeft 4/27/2009
Field: CurbLeft
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the left edge of the bridge deck to the inside edge of the left live load
curb.
Field: CurbRight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the right edge of the bridge deck to the inside edge of the right live load
curb.
Field: CurbMedian
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the left edge of the bridge deck to the centerline of the median live load
curb.
Field: CurbMWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the median live load curb.
Field: RefPtOffX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The bridge section local coordinate system X direction offset from the the bridge section
reference point to the insertion point.
Field: RefPtOffY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The bridge section local coordinate system Y direction offset from the the bridge section
reference point to the insertion point.
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Field: Section 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Section Definitions 14 - PCC U Girders 2 - Spacing
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
Field: SpaceNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The girder space number starting from the left side of the section.
Field: Spacing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The center of girder to center of girder distance for the specified space.
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Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
Field: GirderNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Girder 1 is the left exterior girder, girder 2 is the first interior girder, and so on.
Field: HaunchHt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the concrete haunch above the specified girder.
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Field: Section 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Section Definitions 16 - PCC U Girders 4 - Sections
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
Field: GirderNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Girder 1 is the left exterior girder, girder 2 is the first interior girder, and so on.
Field: GirderSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The frame section property for the specified girder.
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Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the material property associated with the bridge section.
Field: NumIntGird
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of interior girders in the bridge section.
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Field: TotalWidth 4/27/2009
Field: TotalWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total width of the top slab of the bridge section.
Field: BaseDepth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The base depth of the bridge section. This depth does not include any specified vertical
offsets defining depth variation across the bridge.
Field: SpaceCon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

The item is Yes if the girder spacing is constant. Otherwise it is No.
Field: GirderCon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

The item is Yes if the girder and fillet dimensions are constant. Otherwise it is No.
Field: SlabCon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

The item is Yes if the top and bootom slab thicknesses are constant in each space.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: DepthCon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

The item is Yes if the bridge section depth is constant across its width. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: GirdVert 4/27/2009
Field: GirdVert
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the girders in the section are to remain vertical in area and solid object
models when the section is superelevated. Otherwise it is No.
Field: TopSlabThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the bridge section top slab (not including the overhangs or fillets). This
item is only applicable when the SlabCon item is Yes.
Field: BotSlabThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the bridge section bottom slab (not including the fillets). This item is
only applicable when the SlabCon item is Yes.
Field: GirderThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the girders. This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item is Yes.
Field: ThetaLeft
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle from vertical of the left exterior girder.
Field: ThetaRight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle from vertical of the right exterior girder.
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Field: IsRad11To14 4/27/2009
Field: IsRad11To14
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

The item is Yes if a radius is specified for the outside top (fillets f11 thru f14) of the
exterior girders. Otherwise it is No. This item is only applicable when the GirderCon
item is Yes.
Field: IsRad15To18
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

The item is Yes if a radius is specified for the outside bottom (fillets f15 thru f18) of the
exterior girders. Otherwise it is No. This item is only applicable when the GirderCon
item is Yes.
Field: IsRad7To10
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

The item is Yes if a radius is specified for the inside bottom (fillets f7 thru f10) of the
exterior girders. Otherwise it is No. This item is only applicable when the GirderCon
item is Yes.
Field: Rad11To14
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified radius for the outside top (fillets f11 thru f14) of the exterior girders. This
item is only applicable when the GirderCon and IsRad11To14 items are Yes.
Field: Rad15To18
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified radius for the outside bottom (fillets f15 thru f18) of the exterior girders.
This item is only applicable when the GirderCon and IsRad15To18 items are Yes.
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Field: Rad7To10 4/27/2009
Field: Rad7To10
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified radius for the inside bottom (fillets f7 thru f10) of the exterior girders. This
item is only applicable when the GirderCon and IsRad7To10 items are Yes.
Field: FHoriz1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f1.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item
is Yes.
Field: FHoriz2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f2.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item
is Yes.
Field: FHoriz3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f3.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item
is Yes.
Field: FHoriz4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f4.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item
is Yes.
Field: FHoriz5
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f5.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item
is Yes.
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Field: FHoriz6 4/27/2009
Field: FHoriz6
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f6.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item
is Yes.
Field: FHoriz7
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f7.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item
is Yes. When the IsRad7To10 item is Yes this item is output for information only and it is
not imported.
Field: FHoriz8
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f8.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item
is Yes. When the IsRad7To10 item is Yes this item is output for information only and it is
not imported.
Field: FHoriz9
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f9.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item
is Yes. When the IsRad7To10 item is Yes this item is output for information only and it is
not imported.
Field: FHoriz10
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f10.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon
item is Yes. When the IsRad7To10 item is Yes this item is output for information only
and it is not imported.
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Field: FHoriz11 4/27/2009
Field: FHoriz11
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f11.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon
item is Yes. When the IsRad11To14 item is Yes this item is output for information only
and it is not imported.
Field: FHoriz12
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f12.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon
item is Yes. When the IsRad11To14 item is Yes this item is output for information only
and it is not imported.
Field: FHoriz13
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f13.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon
item is Yes. When the IsRad11To14 item is Yes this item is output for information only
and it is not imported.
Field: FHoriz14
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f14.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon
item is Yes. When the IsRad11To14 item is Yes this item is output for information only
and it is not imported.
Field: FHoriz15
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f15.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon
item is Yes. When the IsRad15To18 item is Yes this item is output for information only
and it is not imported.
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Field: FHoriz16 4/27/2009
Field: FHoriz16
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f16.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon
item is Yes. When the IsRad15To18 item is Yes this item is output for information only
and it is not imported.
Field: FHoriz17
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f17.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon
item is Yes. When the IsRad15To18 item is Yes this item is output for information only
and it is not imported.
Field: FHoriz18
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f18.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon
item is Yes. When the IsRad15To18 item is Yes this item is output for information only
and it is not imported.
Field: FVert1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f1.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item is
Yes.
Field: FVert2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f2.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item is
Yes.
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Field: FVert3 4/27/2009
Field: FVert3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f3.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item is
Yes.
Field: FVert4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f4.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item is
Yes.
Field: FVert5
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f5.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item is
Yes.
Field: FVert6
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f6.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item is
Yes.
Field: FVert7
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f7.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item is
Yes. When the IsRad7To10 item is Yes this item is output for information only and it is
not imported.
Field: FVert8
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f8.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item is
Yes. When the IsRad7To10 item is Yes this item is output for information only and it is
not imported.
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Field: FVert9 4/27/2009
Field: FVert9
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f9.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item is
Yes. When the IsRad7To10 item is Yes this item is output for information only and it is
not imported.
Field: FVert10
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f10.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item
is Yes. When the IsRad7To10 item is Yes this item is output for information only and it is
not imported.
Field: FVert11
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f11.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item
is Yes. When the IsRad11To14 item is Yes this item is output for information only and it
is not imported.
Field: FVert12
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f12.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item
is Yes. When the IsRad11To14 item is Yes this item is output for information only and it
is not imported.
Field: FVert13
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f13.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item
is Yes. When the IsRad11To14 item is Yes this item is output for information only and it
is not imported.
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Field: FVert14 4/27/2009
Field: FVert14
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f14.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item
is Yes. When the IsRad11To14 item is Yes this item is output for information only and it
is not imported.
Field: FVert15
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f15.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item
is Yes. When the IsRad15To18 item is Yes this item is output for information only and it
is not imported.
Field: FVert16
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f16.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item
is Yes. When the IsRad15To18 item is Yes this item is output for information only and it
is not imported.
Field: FVert17
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f17.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item
is Yes. When the IsRad15To18 item is Yes this item is output for information only and it
is not imported.
Field: FVert18
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f18.This item is only applicable when the GirderCon item
is Yes. When the IsRad15To18 item is Yes this item is output for information only and it
is not imported.
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Field: Offset1Type 4/27/2009
Field: Offset1Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None, Slab Edge, Girder, or Space Center indicating the vertical offset
location type. This item is only applicable when the DepthCon item is No.
Field: Offset1Loc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only applicable when the DepthCon item is No and the Offset1Type item is
not None. The value for this item depends on what is specified for the Offset1Type item.

When the Offset1Type item is Slab Edge then this item is either 1 or 2 where 1 specifies
the left edge of the slab and two specifies the right edge.

When the Offset1Type item is Girder then this item is the girder number counting from the
left side of the section with the left exterior girder being grider number 1.

When the Offset1Type item is Space Center then this item is the space number counting
from the left side of the section.

.
Field: Offset1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The offset distance is added to the base depth to get the total section depth at the specified
location.
Field: Offset2Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None, Slab Edge, Girder, or Space Center indicating the vertical offset
location type. This item is only applicable when the DepthCon item is No.
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Field: Offset2Loc 4/27/2009
Field: Offset2Loc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only applicable when the DepthCon item is No and the Offset2Type item is
not None. The value for this item depends on what is specified for the Offset2Type item.

When the Offset1Type item is Slab Edge then this item is either 1 or 2 where 1 specifies
the left edge of the slab and two specifies the right edge.

When the Offset1Type item is Girder then this item is the girder number counting from the
left side of the section with the left exterior girder being grider number 1.

When the Offset1Type item is Space Center then this item is the space number counting
from the left side of the section.

.
Field: Offset2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The offset distance is added to the base depth to get the total section depth at the specified
location.
Field: LOLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The length of the top slab overhang on the left side of the section.
Field: LOOuterThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the top slab overhang on the left side of the section at the outer edge of
the overhang.
Field: ROLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The length of the top slab overhang on the right side of the section.
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Field: ROOuterThk 4/27/2009
Field: ROOuterThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the top slab overhang on the right side of the section at the outer edge of
the overhang.
Field: CurbLeft
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the left edge of the bridge deck to the inside edge of the left live load
curb.
Field: CurbRight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the right edge of the bridge deck to the inside edge of the right live load
curb.
Field: CurbMedian
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the left edge of the bridge deck to the centerline of the median live load
curb.
Field: CurbMWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the median live load curb.
Field: RefPtOffX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The bridge section local coordinate system X direction offset from the the bridge section
reference point to the insertion point.
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Field: RefPtOffY 4/27/2009
Field: RefPtOffY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The bridge section local coordinate system Y direction offset from the the bridge section
reference point to the insertion point.
Field: DsgnTopDis
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the top of the bridge section to the horizontal cut line that defines the
top slab area.
Field: DsgnBotDis
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the bottom of the bridge section to the horizontal cut line that defines
the bottom slab area.
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Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
Field: SpaceNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The girder space number starting from the left side of the section.
Field: Spacing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The center of girder to center of girder distance for the specified space.
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Field: Section 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Section Definitions 19 - Adv Box Gird 3 - Exterior Girder
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
Field: GirderLoc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Left or Right indicating the location of the exterior girder in the bridge
section.
Field: GirderThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the specified girder.
Field: IsRad11To14
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

The item is Yes if a radius is specified for the outside top (fillets f11 thru f14) of the
considered girder. Otherwise it is No.
Field: IsRad15To18
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

The item is Yes if a radius is specified for the outside bottom (fillets f15 thru f18) of the
considered girder. Otherwise it is No.
Field: IsRad7To10
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

The item is Yes if a radius is specified for the inside bottom (fillets f7 thru f10) of the
considered girder. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: Rad11To14 4/27/2009
Field: Rad11To14
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified radius for the outside top (fillets f11 thru f14) of the considered girder. This
item is only applicable when the IsRad11To14 item is Yes.
Field: Rad15To18
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified radius for the outside bottom (fillets f15 thru f18) of the considered girder.
This item is only applicable when the IsRad15To18 item is Yes.
Field: Rad7To10
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified radius for the inside bottom (fillets f7 thru f10) of the considered girder.
This item is only applicable when the IsRad7To10 item is Yes.
Field: FHoriz1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f1. This item only applies to right exterior girders.
Field: FHoriz2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f2. This item only applies to right exterior girders.
Field: FHoriz3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f3. This item only applies to left exterior girders.
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Field: FHoriz4 4/27/2009
Field: FHoriz4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f4. This item only applies to left exterior girders.
Field: FHoriz7
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f7. When the IsRad7To10 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FHoriz8
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f8. When the IsRad7To10 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FHoriz9
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f9. When the IsRad7To10 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FHoriz10
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f10. When the IsRad7To10 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FHoriz11
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f11. When the IsRad11To14 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
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Field: FHoriz12 4/27/2009
Field: FHoriz12
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f12. When the IsRad11To14 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FHoriz13
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f13. When the IsRad11To14 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FHoriz14
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f14. When the IsRad11To14 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FHoriz15
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f15. When the IsRad15To18 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FHoriz16
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f16. When the IsRad15To18 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FHoriz17
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f17. When the IsRad15To18 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
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Field: FHoriz18 4/27/2009
Field: FHoriz18
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f18. When the IsRad15To18 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FVert1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f1. This item only applies to right exterior girders.
Field: FVert2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f2. This item only applies to right exterior girders.
Field: FVert3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f3. This item only applies to left exterior girders.
Field: FVert4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f4. This item only applies to left exterior girders.
Field: FVert7
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f7. When the IsRad7To10 item is Yes this item is output
for information only and it is not imported.
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Field: FVert8 4/27/2009
Field: FVert8
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f8. When the IsRad7To10 item is Yes this item is output
for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FVert9
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f9. When the IsRad7To10 item is Yes this item is output
for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FVert10
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f10. When the IsRad7To10 item is Yes this item is output
for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FVert11
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f11. When the IsRad11To14 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FVert12
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f12. When the IsRad11To14 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FVert13
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f13. When the IsRad11To14 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
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Field: FVert14 4/27/2009
Field: FVert14
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f14. When the IsRad11To14 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FVert15
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f15. When the IsRad15To18 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FVert16
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f16. When the IsRad15To18 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FVert17
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f17. When the IsRad15To18 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
Field: FVert18
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f18. When the IsRad15To18 item is Yes this item is
output for information only and it is not imported.
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Field: Section 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Section Definitions 20 - Adv Box Gird 4 - Interior Girder
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
Field: IntGirdNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The interior girder number starting from the left side of the section.
Field: GirderThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the specified girder.
Field: FHoriz1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f1.
Field: FHoriz2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f2.
Field: FHoriz3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f3.
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Field: FHoriz4 4/27/2009
Field: FHoriz4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f4.
Field: FHoriz5
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f5.
Field: FHoriz6
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal dimension of fillet f6.
Field: FVert1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f1.
Field: FVert2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f2.
Field: FVert3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f3.
Field: FVert4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f4.
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Field: FVert5 4/27/2009
Field: FVert5
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f5.
Field: FVert6
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical dimension of fillet f6.
Table: Bridge Section Definitions 21 - Adv Box Gird 5 - Slab Thickness
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
Field: SpaceNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The girder space number starting from the left side of the section.
Field: TopSlabThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the top slab, not including fillets, in the specified space.
Field: BotSlabThk
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the bottom slab, not including fillets, in the specified space.
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Field: Section 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Section Definitions - Girder Output Location Data
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge section.
Field: GirderNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Girder 1 is the left exterior girder, girder 2 is the first interior girder, and so on.
Field: VertLoc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'Center of gravity', 'Dist from top', or 'Rel dist from top' indicating the
vertical location of the girder force output point.
Field: HorizLoc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'Web center', 'Trib width center', or 'Dist from web center' indicating the
horizontal location of the girder force output point.
Field: DistTop
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The vertical distance from the top of the top slab to the vertical location of the girder force
output point. This item only applies when the VertLoc item is 'Dist from top'.
Field: RelDistTop
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The relative verticaldistance from the top of the top slab to the vertical location of the
girder force output point. The relative distance is equal to the actual distance divided by
the section depth.This item only applies when the VertLoc item is 'Rel dist from top'.
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Field: DistWeb 4/27/2009
Field: DistWeb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal distance from the center of the girder web to the horizontal location of the
girder force output point. This item only applies when the HorizLoc item is 'Dist from
web center'.
Table: Bridge Temperature Gradient Definitions 01 - General
Field: TempGrad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge temperature gradient load.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either AASHTO, J TG D60 or User indicating the temperature gradient load type.
Field: Zone
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 1, 2, 3 or 4 indicating the AASHTO solar radiation zone. This item only
applies when the Type item is AASHTO.
Field: Overlay
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Plain Concrete or Asphalt indicating the Chinese J TG D60 wearing surface.
This item only applies when the Type item is J TG D60.
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Field: AsphThick 4/27/2009
Field: AsphThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This is the asphalt thickness. This item only applies when the Type item is J TG D60 and
the Overlay item is Asphalt.
Field: Arch
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the Chinese J TG D60 arch factor (0.7) is used. This item only applies
when the Type item is J TG D60.
Field: NegMult
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This multiplier times the positive temperature change values gives the negative
temperature change values. This item only applies when the Type item is AASHTO or
J TG D60.
Field: UserType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either AASHTO, J TG D60 or General indicating the user temperature gradient load
type. This item only applies when the Type item is User.
Field: NumDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the number of distances specified. This item only applies when the Type item is
User and the UserType item is General.
Field: VarDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

One of the distances specified by the NumDist item must be input here. This item only
applies when the Type item is User and the UserType item is General.
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Field: TempType 4/27/2009
Field: TempType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Positive and Negative, Positive Only or Negative Only indicating the user
temperature gradient load temperature types specified. This item only applies when the
Type item is User and the UserType item is General.
Table: Bridge Temperature Gradient Definitions 02 - User Distances
Field: TempGrad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge temperature gradient load.
Field: DistNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The distance number. This ranges from 1 to the specified number of distances.
Field: Dist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance (length) for the specified distance number.
Table: Bridge Temperature Gradient Definitions 03 - User Temperatures
Field: TempGrad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a bridge temperature gradient load.
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Field: TempNum 4/27/2009
Field: TempNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The temperature number. This ranges from 1 to the specified number of distances plus 1.
Field: TempPos
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature Change (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The positive temperature change for the specified temperature number.
Field: TempNeg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature Change (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The negative temperature change for the specified temperature number.
Table: Cable Added Mass Assignments
Field: Cable
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Cable object.
Field: MassPerLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Mass/Length (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length2

Added mass per unit length applied to the object.
Table: Cable Insertion Point Assignments
Field: Cable
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Cable object.
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Field: CoordSys 4/27/2009
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system in which the joint offsets are defined.
Field: JtOffsetXI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The rigid frame joint offset in the X (1) direction at the I-end of the frame object. A
positive offset is measured from the joint location to the end of the frame object (at the
cardinal point) in the positive direction of the specified coordinate system.
Field: JtOffsetYI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The rigid frame joint offset in the Y (2) direction at the I-end of the frame object. A
positive offset is measured from the joint location to the end of the frame object (at the
cardinal point) in the positive direction of the specified coordinate system.
Field: JtOffsetZI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The rigid frame joint offset in the Z (3) direction at the I-end of the frame object. A
positive offset is measured from the joint location to the end of the frame object (at the
cardinal point) in the positive direction of the specified coordinate system.
Field: JtOffsetXJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The rigid frame joint offset in the X (1) direction at the J -end of the frame object. A
positive offset is measured from the joint location to the end of the frame object (at the
cardinal point) in the positive direction of the specified coordinate system.
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Field: JtOffsetYJ 4/27/2009
Field: JtOffsetYJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The rigid frame joint offset in the Y (2) direction at the J -end of the frame object. A
positive offset is measured from the joint location to the end of the frame object (at the
cardinal point) in the positive direction of the specified coordinate system.
Field: JtOffsetZJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The rigid frame joint offset in the Z (3) direction at the J -end of the frame object. A
positive offset is measured from the joint location to the end of the frame object (at the
cardinal point) in the positive direction of the specified coordinate system.
Field: Transform
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the frame stiffness is transformed for offsets (cardinal point offset or
joint offset) from it centroid. Otherwise it is No.
Table: Cable Loads - Deformation
Field: Cable
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Cable object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
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Field: IncludeU1 4/27/2009
Field: IncludeU1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a deformation is specified for the U1 degree of freedom. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: U1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item is the deformation specified for the U1 degree of freedom.
Table: Cable Loads - Distributed
Field: Cable
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Cable object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the coordinate system in which the load is defined. Local means that the load is
specified in an object local axis direction.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Force or Moment indicating the type of load assigned.
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Field: Dir 4/27/2009
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 1, 2, 3, X, Y, Z, X Proj, Y Proj, Z Proj, Gravity or Grav Proj indicating the
direction of the load. 1, 2 and 3 indicate the local axes directions of the frame object. X,
Y and Z indicate the X, Y and Z directions of the specified coordinate system. Gravity is
in the negative global Z direction. X Proj, Y Proj or Z Proj are projected forces in the
specified coordinate system. Projected forces are scaled by the sine of the angle between
the frame object and the direction of load. Projected moments are scaled by the cosine of
the angle between the frame object and the direction of load.
Field: FOverL
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The force per unit length over the full cable length.
Field: MOverL
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length/Length

The moment per unit length over the full cable length.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified distributed load.
Table: Cable Loads - Gravity
Field: Cable
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Cable object.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the coordinate system in which the gravity loads are defined.
Field: MultiplierX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The applied gravity load in the X-direction of the specified coordinate system is equal to
the self weight of the object times the MultiplierX scale factor.
Field: MultiplierY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The applied gravity load in the Y-direction of the specified coordinate system is equal to
the self weight of the object times the MultiplierY scale factor.
Field: MultiplierZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The applied gravity load in the Z-direction of the specified coordinate system is equal to
the self weight of the object times the MultiplierZ scale factor.
Table: Cable Loads - Strain
Field: Cable
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Cable object.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: Component
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The line object local component to which the specified strain load is applied. This is
either Strain11, Strain12, Strain13, Curvature1, Curvature2 or Curvature3.
Field: Strain
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strain load applied to the specified component of the object.
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors that multiply the specified strain or curvature. If
no joint pattern is specified then this item is reported as None.
Table: Cable Loads - Target Force
Field: Cable
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Cable object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
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Field: IncludeP 4/27/2009
Field: IncludeP
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a target force is specified for the P degree of freedom. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: P
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item is the target force specified for the P degree of freedom.
Field: RelLocP
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the relative distance along the object where the target force specified for the P
degree of freedom is located.
Table: Cable Loads - Temperature
Field: Cable
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Cable object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Temperature, Gradient2, or Gradient3 indicating the type of
temperature load applied to the object.
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Field: Temp 4/27/2009
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature Change (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The temperature assignment to the Frame object.
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors multiplying the temperature change and
temperature gradient values. If no pattern is specified then a unit scale factor is assumed
at every joint.
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the temperature load assignment to the frame object is automatically
created from a bridge object. Otherwise it is No.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this temperature load assignment is
associated.This item only applies when the AutoBridge item is True.
Table: Cable Material Temperatures
Field: Cable
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Cable object.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The object material temperature.
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Field: JtPattern 4/27/2009
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors that multiply the specified material temperatures.
If no joint pattern is specified then this item is reported as None.
Table: Cable Output Station Assignments
Field: Cable
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Cable object.
Field: StationType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either MinNumSta or MaxStaSpcg. It indicates which of the output station fields
(MinNumSta or MaxStaSpcg) will be read on import.
Field: MinNumSta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minimum number of output stations along the object. If the MaxStaSpcg item is
specified for the object then this item is blank.
Field: MaxStaSpcg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum spacing between output stations along the object. If the MinNumSta item
is specified for the object then this item is blank.
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Field: AddAtElmInt 4/27/2009
Field: AddAtElmInt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if stations are added at locations where other elements intersect the
considered element. Otherwise it is No.
Field: AddAtPtLoad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if stations are added at concentrated load (force or moment) locations.
Otherwise it is No.
Table: Cable Property Modifiers
Field: Cable
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Cable object.
Field: AMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for cross-section (axial) area. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier
specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for the section
property.
Field: AS2Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for shear area in the 2 direction. This item is multiplied times the similar
modifier specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for
the section property.
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Field: AS3Mod 4/27/2009
Field: AS3Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for shear area in the 3 direction. This item is multiplied times the similar
modifier specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for
the section property.
Field: JMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for torsional constant. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier
specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for the section
property.
Field: I22Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for moment of inertia about the local 2-axis. This item is multiplied times the
similar modifier specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier
specified for the section property.
Field: I33Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for moment of inertia about the local 3-axis. This item is multiplied times the
similar modifier specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier
specified for the section property.
Field: MassMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for the element self mass. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier
specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for the section
property.
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Field: WeightMod 4/27/2009
Field: WeightMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for the element self weight. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier
specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for the section
property.
Table: Cable Property Modifier Definitions
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a defined cable property modifier.
Field: AMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for cross-section (axial) area. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier
specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for the section
property.
Field: MassMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for the element self mass. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier
specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for the section
property.
Field: WeightMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for the element self weight. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier
specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for the section
property.
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Field: Cable 4/27/2009
Table: Cable Section Assignments
Field: Cable
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Cable object.
Field: CableSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a cable section.
Field: MatProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Default, or the name of a Material. Default means that the material
property for the cable object is taken from the material property designated for the cable
section that is assigned to the cable object.
Table: Cable Section Definitions
Field: CableSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the cable section.
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the material property assigned to the cable section.
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Field: Specify 4/27/2009
Field: Specify
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Diameter or Area indicating which cable section property is specified. All
other cable section properties are computed from the specified property assuming a
circular section shape.
Field: Diameter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the cable section.
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Cross-sectional area of the cable section.
Field: TorsConst
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

Torsional constant for the cable section.
Field: I
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

Moment of inertia for the cable section.
Field: AS
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Shear area for the cable section.
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Field: Color 4/27/2009
Field: Color
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color associated with the
section.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Field: TotalWt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

Total weight of all objects in the model that are assigned the specified cable section.
Field: TotalMass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Mass (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length

Total mass of all objects in the model that are assigned the specified cable section.
Field: AMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Area modifier for the specified cable section.
Field: A2Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear area modifier for shear parallel to the local 2-axis for the specified cable section.
Field: A3Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear area modifier for shear parallel to the local 3-axis for the specified cable section.
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Field: JMod 4/27/2009
Field: JMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Torsional constant modifier for the specified cable section.
Field: I2Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Moment of inertia modifier for bending about the local 2-axis for the specified cable
section.
Field: I3Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Moment of inertia modifier for bending about the local 3-axis for the specified cable
section.
Field: MMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Mass multiplier for the specified cable section.
Field: WMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Weight multiplier for the specified cable section.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified cable section property.
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Field: Notes 4/27/2009
Field: Notes
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

User notes for the specified cable section property.
Table: Cable Shape Data
Field: Cable
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Cable object.
Field: CableType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following parameters which is specified to define the cable shape:
Minimum Tension At I-End,
Minimum Tension At J -End,
Tension At I-End,
Tension At J -End,
Horizontal Tension Component,
Maximum Vertical Sag,
Low-Point Vertical Sag,
Undeformed Length, or
Undeformed Relative Length.
Field: NumSegs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of segments used to define the cable.
Field: TensionI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The tension at the I-end of the cable.
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Field: TensionJ 4/27/2009
Field: TensionJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The tension at the J -end of the cable.
Field: TensionHorz
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The horizontal component of tension in the cable. This force is constant along the cable
length.
Field: SagMax
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum vertical sag of the cable.
Field: SagLow
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The low point vertical sag of the cable.
Field: UnDefLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The undeformed length of the cable.
Field: UnDefRelLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The undeformed relative length of the cable (relative to the distance between the cable end
points).
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Field: AddedWt 4/27/2009
Field: AddedWt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

Weight per unit length of the cable that is added to the weight specified in the material
property definition for the cable.

This weight is only used for determination of the cable shape. It is not actually applied to
the structural model. If the added weight is needed in the structural model then it should
also be specified as a cable load acting on the model.
Field: ProjLoad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

A projected horizontal load per unit length of the cable.

This load is only used for determination of the cable shape. It is not actually applied to the
structural model. If the load is needed in the structural model then it should also be
specified as a cable load acting on the model.
Field: UseDefGeom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the initial shape of the cable used in the model is to be based on the
deformed (loaded) cable geometry calculated from the specified cable parameters. It is No
if the shape of the cable is based on undeformed (unloaded) geometry.

In the special case where the specified undeformed length of the cable is shorter than the
chord length of the cable and the cable shape is specified to be based on undeformed
geometry, the cable shape used by the program is the shape that occurs after the cable has
been stretched to the full chord length and before any load is applied.
Field: UseFrames
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the cable is to be modelled using frame elements. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: Cable 4/27/2009
Table: Cable Vehicle Response Component Overwrites
Field: Cable
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Cable object.
Field: Usage
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either AASHTO HL - Superstructure, AASHTO HL - Reaction, or AASHTO H &
HS Superstructure indicating the vehicle type and structural member type to which the
overwrite applies.

AASHTO HL - Superstructure refers to the superstructure negative moments over
supports and applies to AASHTO H, HS and HL loading.

AASHTO HL - Reaction refers to reactions at interior supports (piers) and applies only to
AASHTO HL loaoding.

AASHTO H & HS Superstructure refers to superstructure moments (positive or negative)
and applies to AASHTO H and HS loading.
Field: Component
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either P, V2, V3, T, M2 or M3 indicating the output component to which the
overwrite applies.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Do Not Use, Use Positive Values, Use Negative Values, or Use All Values
indicating the portion of the output for the specified component to which the overwrite
applies.
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Field: Case 4/27/2009
Table: Case - Buckling 1 - General
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Buckling-type load case.
Field: NumBuckMode
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of buckling modes requested.
Field: EigenTol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The eigenvalue convergence tolerance for the buckling load case.
Table: Case - Buckling 2 - Load Assignments
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Buckling-type load case.
Field: LoadType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Load pattern or Accel indicating the type of load specified.
Field: LoadName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either the name of a load pattern, Accel UX, Accel UY, Accel UZ, Accel RX,
Accel RY, or Accel RZ.

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Field: LoadSF 4/27/2009
Accel UX, UY and UZ are uniform translational accelerations acting in the global X, Y
and Z directions, respectively. Accel RX, RY and RZ are uniform rotational accelerations
acting about the global X, Y and Z directions, respectively. The force applied at each joint
is proportional to the mass tributary to that joint.
Field: LoadSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A unitless scale factor that multiplies the associated load pattern value.
Field: TransAccSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

A scale factor (with translational acceleration units) that multiplies the associated
translational acceleration value.
Field: RotAccSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec2

A scale factor (with rotational acceleration units) that multiplies the associated rotational
acceleration value.
Table: Case - Direct History 1 - General
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Direct History-type load case.
Field: OutSteps
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of output time steps.
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Field: StepSize 4/27/2009
Field: StepSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The output time-step size.
Table: Case - Direct History 2 - Load Assignments
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Direct History-type load case.
Field: LoadType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Load pattern or Accel indicating the type of load specified.
Field: LoadName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either the name of a load pattern or it is one of Accel U1, Accel U2, Accel U3,
Accel R1, Accel R2, or Accel R3. The Accel items refer to ground acceleration loads in
acceleration local coordinates. Note that the acceleration local coordinates are defined by
the CoordSys and Angle items.
Field: Function
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a function defining the time variation of the ground acceleration or load pattern.
Field: LoadSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Scale factor multiplying the ordinate values of the specified function. This item applies
when the load item is a load pattern.
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Field: TransAccSF 4/27/2009
Field: TransAccSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

Scale factor multiplying the ordinate values of the specified function. This item applies
when the load item is a translational acceleration.
Field: RotAccSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec2

Scale factor multiplying the ordinate values of the specified function. This item applies
when the load item is a rotational acceleration.
Field: TimeFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Scale factor multiplying the time (abscissa) values of the specified function.
Field: ArrivalTime
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Arrival time for the specified function.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Coordinate system used to define the acceleration directions. This item only applies when
the LoadType item is Acceleration.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Coordinate angle between the acceleration local 1 axis and the +X-axis of the coordinate
system specified by the CoordSys item. The rotation is about the Z-axis of the specified
coordinate system. This item only applies when the LoadType item is Acceleration.
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Field: Case 4/27/2009
Table: Case - Direct History 3 - Proportional Damping
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Direct History-type load case.
Field: SpecifyType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Direct, Period or Frequency indicating the method used to specify the mass
and stiffness coefficients. Direct means that they are directly specified. Period means that
they are specified using two periods and two associated damping ratios. Frequency means
that they are specified using two frequencies and two associated damping ratios.
Field: MassCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: 1/Sec

The specified mass coefficient.
Field: StiffCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The specified stiffness coefficient.
Field: Period1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The first period value used when the SpecifyType item is Period.
Field: Frequency1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

The first frequency value used when the SpecifyType item is Frequency.
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Field: Damping1 4/27/2009
Field: Damping1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The first damping ratio value used when the SpecifyType item is either Period or
Frequency.
Field: Period2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The second period value used when the SpecifyType item is Period.
Field: Frequency2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

The second frequency value used when the SpecifyType item is Frequency.
Field: Damping2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The second damping ratio value used when the SpecifyType item is either Period or
Frequency.
Table: Case - Direct History 4 - Integration Parameters
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Direct History-type load case.
Field: IntMethod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Newmark, Wilson, Collocation, HilberHughesTaylor or ChungHulbert
indicating the time integration method used.
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Field: Gamma 4/27/2009
Field: Gamma
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The value of the Gamma integration parameter. This item is an input value for the
Newmark, Collocation and ChungHulbert integration methods.

Gamma is not an input value for the HilberHughesTaylor integration method. In this case
it is calculated from Alpha.
Field: Beta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The value of the Beta integration parameter. This item is an input value for the Newmark,
Collocation and ChungHulbert integration methods.

Beta is not an input value for the HilberHughesTaylor integration method. In this case it is
calculated from Alpha.
Field: Theta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The value of the Theta integration parameter. This item is an input value for the Wilson
and Collocation integration methods.
Field: Alpha
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The value of the Alpha integration parameter. This item is an input value for the
HilberHughesTaylor and ChungHulbert integration methods.
Field: AlphaM
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The value of the AlphaM integration parameter. This item is an input value for the
ChungHulbert integration method.
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Field: Case 4/27/2009
Table: Case - Direct History 5 - Nonlinear Parameters
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Direct History-type load case.
Field: GeoNonLin
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either None, P-Delta, or Large Displ indicating the type of geometric
nonlinearity used for this load case, if any.
Field: DTMax
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Maximum allowed substep size.
Field: DTMin
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Minimum allowed substep size.
Field: MaxIterCS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Maximum number of constant-stiffness iterations per step.
Field: MaxIterNR
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Maximum number of Newton-Raphson iterations per step.
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Field: ItConvTol 4/27/2009
Field: ItConvTol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Relative iteration convergence tolerance.
Field: UseEvStep
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if event-to-event stepping is used. Otherwise it is No.
Field: EvLumpTol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Relative event lumping tolerance.
Field: LSPerIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Maximum number of line searches per iteration.
Field: LSTol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The line search acceptance tolerance (relative).
Field: LSStepFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The line search step factor.
Field: FrameTC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if frame object tension or compression only is considered. Otherwise it is
No.
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Field: FrameHinge 4/27/2009
Field: FrameHinge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if frame object hinges are considered. Otherwise it is No.
Field: CableTC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if cable object tension or compression only is considered. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: LinkTC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if hook and gap object tension and compression only is considered.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: LinkOther
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if other link object nonlinearity is considered. Otherwise it is No. This
item includes all link nonlinearity not included in the LinkTC item.
Table: Case - Modal 1 - General
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Modal-type load case.
Field: ModeType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Eigen or Ritz indicating the type of modes requested.
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Field: MaxNumModes 4/27/2009
Field: MaxNumModes
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of modes requested.
Field: MinNumModes
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minimum number of modes requested.
Field: EigenShift
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

The eigenvalue shift frequency. This item only applies when the ModeType is Eigen.
Field: EigenCutoff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

The eigenvalue cutoff frequency radius. This item only applies when the ModeType is
Eigen.
Field: EigenTol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The relative convergence tolerance on eigenvalues. This item only applies when the
ModeType is Eigen.
Field: AutoShift
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is Yes if automatic frequency shifting is allowed; otherwise it is No. This item
only applies when the ModeType is Eigen.
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Field: Case 4/27/2009
Table: Case - Modal 2 - Load Assignments - Eigen
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Modal-type load case.
Field: LoadType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Load pattern, Accel or Link indicating the type of load specified.
Field: LoadName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

If the LoadType item is Load pattern, then this is the name of a load pattern.

If the LoadType item is Acceleration, then this is either Accel UX, Accel UY, Accel UZ,
Accel RX , Accel RY or Accel RZ.

If the LoadType item is Link, then this All Links.
Field: TargetPar
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Percent

The target mass participation ratio.
Field: StatCorrect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if static correction modes are to be calculated. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: Case 4/27/2009
Table: Case - Modal 3 - Load Assignments - Ritz
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Modal-type load case.
Field: LoadType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Load pattern, Accel or Link indicating the type of load specified.
Field: LoadName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

If the LoadType item is Load pattern, then this is the name of a load pattern.

If the LoadType item is Acceleration, then this is either Accel UX, Accel UY, Accel UZ,
Accel RX , Accel RY or Accel RZ.

If the LoadType item is Link, then this All Links.
Field: MaxCycles
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of generation cycles to be performed for the specified ritz starting
vector. Inputting 0 means there is no limit on the number of cycles.
Field: TargetPar
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Percent

The target dynamic participation ratio.
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Field: Case 4/27/2009
Table: Case - Modal History 1 - General
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Modal History-type load case.
Field: HistoryType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Transient, Periodic or Static indicating the type of modal history. For
linear modal histories all three types are applicable. For nonlinear modal histories only the
Transient type is applicable.
Field: OutSteps
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of output time steps.
Field: StepSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The output time-step size.
Field: DampingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Constant, Inter-Period, Inter-Freq or Pro-Direct, Pro-Period, or Pro-
Freq indicating the method used to specify the modal damping.

Inter-Period means to interpolate based on damping given at specified periods. Inter-Freq
means to interpolate based on damping given at specified frequencies.

Pro-Direct means mass and stiffness proportional coefficients are directly specified. Pro-
Period means that mass and stiffness proportional coefficients are calculated based on two
specified period and damping sets. Pro-Freq means that mass and stiffness proportional
coefficients are calculated based on two specified frequency and damping sets.
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Field: ConstDamp 4/27/2009
Field: ConstDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

This item only applies if the DampingType item is Constant. It is the constant damping
value.
Table: Case - Modal History 2 - Load Assignments
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Modal History-type load case.
Field: LoadType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Load pattern or Accel indicating the type of load specified.
Field: LoadName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either the name of a load pattern or it is one of Accel U1, Accel U2, Accel U3,
Accel R1, Accel R2, or Accel R3. The Accel items refer to ground acceleration loads in
acceleration local coordinates. Note that the acceleration local coordinates are defined by
the CoordSys and Angle items.
Field: Function
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a function defining the time variation of the ground acceleration or load pattern.
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Field: LoadSF 4/27/2009
Field: LoadSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Scale factor multiplying the ordinate values of the specified function. This item applies
when the load item is a load pattern.
Field: TransAccSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

Scale factor multiplying the ordinate values of the specified function. This item applies
when the load item is a translational acceleration.
Field: RotAccSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec2

Scale factor multiplying the ordinate values of the specified function. This item applies
when the load item is a rotational acceleration.
Field: TimeFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Scale factor multiplying the time (abscissa) values of the specified function.
Field: ArrivalTime
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Arrival time for the specified function.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Coordinate system used to define the acceleration directions. This item only applies when
the LoadType item is Acceleration.
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Field: Angle 4/27/2009
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Coordinate angle between the acceleration local 1 axis and the +X-axis of the coordinate
system specified by the CoordSys item. The rotation is about the Z-axis of the specified
coordinate system. This item only applies when the LoadType item is Acceleration.
Table: Case - Modal History 3 - Interpolated Damping
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Modal History-type load case.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period at which the specified damping ratio applies.
Field: Frequency
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

The frequency at which the specified damping ratio applies.
Field: Damping
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio as a fraction of critical damping (0.05 =5%).
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Field: Case 4/27/2009
Table: Case - Modal History 4 - Proportional Damping
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Modal History-type load case.
Field: SpecifyType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Direct, Period or Frequency indicating the method used to specify the mass
and stiffness coefficients. Direct means that they are directly specified. Period means that
they are specified using two periods and two associated damping ratios. Frequency means
that they are specified using two frequencies and two associated damping ratios.
Field: MassCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: 1/Sec

The specified mass coefficient.
Field: StiffCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The specified stiffness coefficient.
Field: Period1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The first period value used when the SpecifyType item is Period.
Field: Frequency1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

The first frequency value used when the SpecifyType item is Frequency.
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Field: Damping1 4/27/2009
Field: Damping1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The first damping ratio value used when the SpecifyType item is either Period or
Frequency.
Field: Period2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The second period value used when the SpecifyType item is Period.
Field: Frequency2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

The second frequency value used when the SpecifyType item is Frequency.
Field: Damping2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The second damping ratio value used when the SpecifyType item is either Period or
Frequency.
Table: Case - Modal History 5 - Damping Overrides
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Modal History-type load case.
Field: Mode
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The mode number to which the specified damping applies.
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Field: Damping 4/27/2009
Field: Damping
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

Fraction of critical damping for the specified mode (0.05 =5% critical damping).
Table: Case - Modal History 6 - Nonlinear Parameters
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Modal History-type load case.
Field: PeriodStat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Period at which, and below, modes are treated as static.
Field: DTMax
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Maximum allowed substep size.
Field: DTMin
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Minimum allowed substep size.
Field: FConvTol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Relative force convergence tolerance.
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Field: EConvTol 4/27/2009
Field: EConvTol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Relative energy convergence tolerance.
Field: ForceItMax
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Maximum number of force iterations for large substeps.
Field: ForceItMin
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Minimum number of force iterations for large substeps.
Field: ConvFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Convergence factor.
Field: FrameTC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if frame object tension or compression only is considered. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: FrameHinge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if frame object hinges are considered. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: CableTC 4/27/2009
Field: CableTC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if cable object tension or compression only is considered. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: LinkTC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if hook and gap object tension and compression only is considered.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: LinkOther
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if other link object nonlinearity is considered. Otherwise it is No. This
item includes all link nonlinearity not included in the LinkTC item.
Table: Case - Moving Load 1 - Lane Assignments
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Moving Load-type load case.
Field: AssignNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The lane assignment number.
Field: VehClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The vehicle class used for this lane assignment.
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Field: ScaleFactor 4/27/2009
Field: ScaleFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A scale factor that multiplies the vehicle loads in the associated vehicle class.
Field: MinLoaded
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Minimum number of lanes to be loaded by the specified vehicle class for this lane
assignment.
Field: MaxLoaded
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Maximum number of lanes to be loaded by the specified vehicle class for this lane
assignment.
Field: NumLanes
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Total number of lanes loaded by the specified vehicle class for this lane assignment.
Table: Case - Moving Load 2 - Lanes Loaded
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Moving Load-type load case.
Field: AssignNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The lane assignment number.
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Field: Lane 4/27/2009
Field: Lane
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a lane that is loaded by the vehicle class associated with this lane assignment.
Table: Case - Moving Load 3 - MultiLane Factors
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Moving Load-type load case.
Field: NumberLanes
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of loaded lanes considered.
Field: ScaleFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The multiple-lane scale factor applied to the Moving Load load case if the number of
loaded lanes is that specified by the NumberLanes item.
Table: Case - Multistep Static 1 - Load Assignments
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Multistep Static-type load case.
Field: LoadType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Load pattern, or Accel indicating the type of load specified.
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Field: LoadName 4/27/2009
Field: LoadName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either the name of a load pattern, Accel UX, Accel UY, Accel UZ, or a mode
number.

Accel UX, UY and UZ are uniform translational acceleration acting in the global X, Y and
Z directions, respectively. Accel RX, RY and RZ are uniform rotational acceleration
acting in the global X, Y and Z directions, respectively. The force applied at each joint is
proportional to the mass tributary to that joint.
Field: LoadSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A unitless scale factor that multiplies the associated load pattern value.
Field: TransAccSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

A scale factor (with translational acceleration units) that multiplies the associated
acceleration value. This item applies when the specified acceleration is translational.
Field: RotAccSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec2

A scale factor (with rotational acceleration units) that multiplies the associated
acceleration value. This item applies when the specified acceleration is rotational.
Table: Case - Power Spectral Density 1 - General
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Power Spectral Density-type load case.
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Field: SolType 4/27/2009
Field: SolType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Modal or Direct indicating the type of solution.
Field: FirstFreq
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

This item is the specified first frequency. The analysis is performed for the specified
FirstFreq and LastFreq and if FreqInc is greater than 1 for intermediate frequencies and for
any additional frequencies specified that fall between the FirstFreq and the LastFreq.
Field: LastFreq
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

This item is the specified last frequency. The analysis is performed for the specified
FirstFreq and LastFreq and if FreqInc is greater than 1 for intermediate frequencies and for
any additional frequencies specified that fall between the FirstFreq and the LastFreq.
Field: NumFreqInc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the specified number of frequency increments. If this item is set to 1 then the
analysis is performed for the specified FirstFreq and LastFreq.
Field: DampingType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Constant or Interpolated indicating the type of hysteretic damping
specified.
Field: AddFreqs
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if additional frequencies have been specified. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: Case 4/27/2009
Table: Case - Power Spectral Density 2 - Load Assignments
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Power Spectral Density-type load case.
Field: LoadType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Load pattern or Accel indicating the type of load specified.
Field: LoadName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either the name of a load pattern or it is one of Accel U1, Accel U2, Accel U3,
Accel R1, Accel R2, or Accel R3. The Accel items refer to ground acceleration loads in
acceleration local coordinates. Note that the acceleration local coordinates are defined by
the CoordSys and Angle items.
Field: Function
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a function of frequency versus value items.
Field: LoadSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Scale factor multiplying the ordinate values of the specified function. This item applies
when the load item is a load pattern.
Field: TransAccSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

Scale factor multiplying the ordinate values of the specified function. This item applies
when the load item is a translational acceleration.
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Field: RotAccSF 4/27/2009
Field: RotAccSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec2

Scale factor multiplying the ordinate values of the specified function. This item applies
when the load item is a rotational acceleration.
Field: PhaseAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The phase angle in degrees.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Coordinate system used to define the acceleration directions. This item only applies when
the LoadType item is Accel.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Coordinate angle between the acceleration local 1 axis and the +X-axis of the coordinate
system specified by the CoordSys item. The rotation is about the Z-axis of the specified
coordinate system. This item only applies when the LoadType item is Accel.
Table: Case - Power Spectral Density 3 - Added Frequencies General
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Power Spectral Density-type load case.
Field: AddMFreq
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if modal frequencies are added. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: AddMDev 4/27/2009
Field: AddMDev
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if modal frequency deviations are added. Otherwise it is No.
Field: AddSpFreq
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if specified frequencies are added. Otherwise it is No.
Table: Case - Power Spectral Density 4 - Added Frequency Deviations
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Power Spectral Density-type load case.
Field: Deviation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The specified modal deviations. These are specified as a fraction of the frequency value.
For example a +2% deviation is entered as 0.02 and a -3% deviation is entered as -0.03.
The specified deviation must be greater than -1.0.
Table: Case - Power Spectral Density 5 - Added Specified Frequencies
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Power Spectral Density-type load case.
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Field: Frequency 4/27/2009
Field: Frequency
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

The specified frequencies.
Table: Case - Power Spectral Density 6 - Constant Damping
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Power Spectral Density-type load case.
Field: MassCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: 1/Sec2

The mass proportional coefficient for constant hysteretic damping.
Field: StiffCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stiffness proportional coefficient for constant hysteretic damping.
Table: Case - Power Spectral Density 7 - Interpolated Damping
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Power Spectral Density-type load case.
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Field: FreqUnits 4/27/2009
Field: FreqUnits
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Hz or RPM indicating the units of the frequency when it is displayed on the
form. Hz is the same as cycles per second and RPM is revolutions per minute. Note that
the frequency is always displayed in Hz in the tables.
Field: Frequency
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

The frequency at which the specified mass and stiffness proportional coefficients apply.
Field: MassCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: 1/Sec2

The mass proportional coefficient for interpolated hysteretic damping.
Field: StiffCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stiffness proportional coefficient for interpolated hysteretic damping.
Table: Case - Response Spectrum 1 - General
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Response Spectrum-type load case.
Field: ModalCombo
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The modal combination method. This is either CQC, SRSS, ABS, GMC, 10 Percent or
Double Sum.
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Field: GMCf1 4/27/2009
Field: GMCf1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

GMCf1 and GMCf2 are frequencies that define the rigid-response content of the ground
motion.
Field: GMCf2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

GMCf1 and GMCf2 are frequencies that define the rigid-response content of the ground
motion.
Field: PerRigid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either SRSS or ABS indication the periodic plus rigid modal combination
optionmotion when the GMC modal combination method is used.
Field: td
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The earthquake duration used in applying the Double Sum modal combination method.
Field: DirCombo
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The directional combination method. This is either SRSS or ABS.
Field: ABSSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The scale factor used for the ABS directional combination method.
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Field: DampingType 4/27/2009
Field: DampingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Constant, Inter-Period, Inter-Freq or Pro-Direct, Pro-Period, or Pro-
Freq indicating the method used to specify the modal damping.

Inter-Period means to interpolate based on damping given at specified periods. Inter-Freq
means to interpolate based on damping given at specified frequencies.

Pro-Direct means mass and stiffness proportional coefficients are directly specified. Pro-
Period means that mass and stiffness proportional coefficients are calculated based on two
specified period and damping sets. Pro-Freq means that mass and stiffness proportional
coefficients are calculated based on two specified frequency and damping sets.
Field: ConstDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

This item only applies if the DampingType is Constant. It is the constant modal damping
(as a fraction of critical damping, 0.05 =5%) applied to all modes. The damping reported
here does not include any additional modal damping that may come from link objects in
the structure.
Field: EccenRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The eccentricity ratio applicable to all rigid diaphragms.
Field: NumOverride
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of rigid diaphragms for which eccentricity overrides are specified.
Table: Case - Response Spectrum 2 - Load Assignments
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Response Spectrum-type load case.
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Field: LoadType 4/27/2009
Field: LoadType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is Acceleration indicating the type of load specified.
Field: LoadName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Accel U1, Accel U2, Accel U3, Accel R1, Accel R2, or Accel R3.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the coordinate system used to define the local acceleration directions.
Field: Function
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a function that defines the response spectrum curve used for the specified
acceleration.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The coordinate angle between the response spectrum local 1 axis and the positive X-axis
in the coordinate system specified by the CoordSys item. Positive angles are measured
counterclockwise from the coordinate system X axis to the response spectrum local 1 axis.
Field: TransAccSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

A scale factor multiplying the translational acceleration values of the associated response
spectrum function.
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Field: RotAccSF 4/27/2009
Field: RotAccSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec2

A scale factor multiplying the rotational acceleration values of the associated response
spectrum function.
Table: Case - Response Spectrum 3 - Interpolated Damping
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Response Spectrum-type load case.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period at which the specified damping ratio applies.
Field: Frequency
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

The frequency at which the specified damping ratio applies.
Field: Damping
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio as a fraction of critical damping (0.05 =5%).
Table: Case - Response Spectrum 4 - Proportional Damping
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Response Spectrum-type load case.
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Field: SpecifyType 4/27/2009
Field: SpecifyType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Direct, Period or Frequency indicating the method used to specify the mass
and stiffness coefficients. Direct means that they are directly specified. Period means that
they are specified using two periods and two associated damping ratios. Frequency means
that they are specified using two frequencies and two associated damping ratios.
Field: MassCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: 1/Sec

The specified mass coefficient.
Field: StiffCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The specified stiffness coefficient.
Field: Period1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The first period value used when the SpecifyType item is Period.
Field: Frequency1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

The first frequency value used when the SpecifyType item is Frequency.
Field: Damping1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The first damping ratio value used when the SpecifyType item is either Period or
Frequency.
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Field: Period2 4/27/2009
Field: Period2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The second period value used when the SpecifyType item is Period.
Field: Frequency2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

The second frequency value used when the SpecifyType item is Frequency.
Field: Damping2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The second damping ratio value used when the SpecifyType item is either Period or
Frequency.
Table: Case - Response Spectrum 5 - Damping Overrides
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Response Spectrum-type load case.
Field: Mode
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The mode number to which the specified damping applies.
Field: Damping
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

Fraction of critical damping for the specified mode (0.05 =5% critical damping).
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Field: Case 4/27/2009
Table: Case - Response Spectrum 6 - Eccentricity Overrides
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Response Spectrum-type load case.
Field: Diaphragm
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the horizontal rigid diaphragm constraint to which the specified eccentricity
applies.
Field: Eccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

User-specified eccentricity for the specified rigid diaphragm constraint. Note that this
eccentricity is specified as an absolute length, not a ratio.
Table: Case - Static 1 - Load Assignments
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Static-type load case.
Field: LoadType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Load pattern, Accel, or Mode indicating the type of load specified. The
Mode load type only applies to Nonlinear static analysis cases.
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Field: LoadName 4/27/2009
Field: LoadName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either the name of a load pattern, Accel UX, Accel UY, Accel UZ, or a mode
number.

Accel UX, UY and UZ are uniform translational accelerations acting in the global X, Y
and Z directions, respectively. Accel RX, RY and RZ are uniform rotational accelerations
acting about the global X, Y and Z directions, respectively. The force applied at each joint
is proportional to the mass tributary to that joint.

A mode number, together with an associated Modal load case implies a force at each joint
in proportion to the product of the modal displacement, the modal circular frequency
squared, and the mass tributary to that joint. The force is assumed to act in the direction of
the modal displacement.
Field: LoadSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A unitless scale factor that multiplies the associated load pattern (or mode) value.
Field: TransAccSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

A scale factor (with translational acceleration units) that multiplies the associated
acceleration value.
Field: RotAccSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec2

A scale factor (with rotational acceleration units) that multiplies the associated rotational
acceleration value.
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Field: Case 4/27/2009
Table: Case - Static 2 - Nonlinear Load Application
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Static-type load case.
Field: LoadApp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Full Load or Displ Ctrl indicating the type of load application.
Field: DisplType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Conjugate or Monitored indicating the control displacement type.
Field: TargetDispl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The target translational displacement for the displacement-controlled nonlinear static case.
Field: TargetRot
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

The target rotational displacement for the displacement-controlled nonlinear static case.
Field: MonitorDOF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either U1, U2, U3, R1, R2, or R3. It is the degree of freedom of the specified
joint for which the displacement is monitored.
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Field: MonitorJt 4/27/2009
Field: MonitorJt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The label of the joint at which the displacement is monitored.
Field: GenDispl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The label of a generalized displacement for which the displacement is monitored.
Table: Case - Static 4 - Nonlinear Parameters
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Static-type load case.
Field: Unloading
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Unload Entire, Local Redist or Restart Secant indicating the unloading
method used when a hinge drops load.
Field: GeoNonLin
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either None, P-Delta, or Large Displ indicating the type of geometric
nonlinearity used for this load case, if any.
Field: ResultsSave
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Final State or Multiple States indicating the how much of the analysis
results are saved.

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Field: MinNumState 4/27/2009
This item does not apply for staged construction analysis; see the StageSave item instead.
Field: MinNumState
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The specified minimum number of saved states. This item only applies if the ResultsSave
item is Multiple States.
Field: MaxNumState
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The specified maximum number of saved states. This item only applies if the ResultsSave
item is Multiple States.
Field: PosIncOnly
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if positive displacement increments only are saved. Otherwise it is No.
This item only applies if the ResultsSave item is Multiple States.
Field: MaxTotal
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Maximum total number of steps per stage.
Field: MaxNull
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Maximum number of null (zero) steps per stage.
Field: MaxIterCS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Maximum number of constant-stiffness iterations per step.
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Field: MaxIterNR 4/27/2009
Field: MaxIterNR
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Maximum number of Newton-Raphson iterations per step.
Field: ItConvTol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Relative iteration convergence tolerance.
Field: UseEvStep
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if event-to-event stepping is used. Otherwise it is No.
Field: EvLumpTol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Relative event lumping tolerance.
Field: LSPerIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Maximum number of line searches per iteration.
Field: LSTol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The line search acceptance tolerance (relative).
Field: LSStepFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The line search step factor.
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Field: StageSave 4/27/2009
Field: StageSave
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either End of Final Stage, End of Each Stage, Start and End of Each Stage, or
Two or More Times In Each Stage indicating the results that are saved for the staged
construction analysis.

This item only applies for staged construction analysis.
Field: StageMinIns
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minimum number of steps used to apply an instantaneous load in a staged
construction analysis. This item only applies for staged construction analysis when the
StageSave item is Two or More Times In Each Stage.
Field: StageMinTD
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minimum number of steps used for analysis of time dependent items in a staged
construction analysis. This item only applies for staged construction analysis when the
StageSave item is Two or More Times In Each Stage.
Field: FrameTC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if frame object tension or compression only is considered. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: FrameHinge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if frame object hinges are considered. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: CableTC 4/27/2009
Field: CableTC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if cable object tension or compression only is considered. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: LinkTC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if hook and gap object tension and compression only is considered.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: LinkOther
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if other link object nonlinearity is considered. Otherwise it is No. This
item includes all link nonlinearity not included in the LinkTC item.
Field: TimeDepMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if specified time dependent material properties are considered. Otherwise
it is No.

This item only applies for staged construction analysis.
Field: TFMaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of iterations per stage for target force iterations.
Field: TFTol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The relative convergence tolerance for target force iterations.
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Field: TFAccelFact 4/27/2009
Field: TFAccelFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The acceleration factor for target force iterations.
Field: TFNoStop
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if an the analysis is to continue when there is no convergence in the target
force iterations. Otherwise it is No.
Table: Case - Static 5 - Nonlinear Stage Definitions
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a static nonlinear staged construction load case.
Field: Stage
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stage number considered.
Field: Duration
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The duration of the stage in days.
Field: Output
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if analysis output is to be saved for the stage; otherwise it is No.
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Field: OutputName 4/27/2009
Field: OutputName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The user-specified analysis output name for this stage.
Field: Comment
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

User comments associated with this stage.
Table: Case - Static 6 - Nonlinear Stage Data
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a static nonlinear staged construction load case.
Field: Stage
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stage number considered.
Field: Operation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Add Structure, Remove Structure, Load Objects, Load Objects If New,
Change Section, Change Modifiers or Change Releases indicating an operation that is
performed in the specified stage.

Load Objects If New means that only the objects that are new to the structure in the
specified stage, and are specified to be loaded will be loaded. If no objects in the specified
group are added in the specified stage then no load is applied when using Load Objects If
New.

Load Objects means that all objects specified to be loaded will be loaded whether or not
they were added in the specified stage.
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Field: ObjType 4/27/2009
Field: ObjType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Group, Frame, Cable, Tendon, Area, Solid, Link or Point indicating the type
of object for which the specified operation is performed.
Field: ObjName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is the name of the Group, Frame, Cable, Tendon, Area, Solid, Link or Point object
(depending on the value of the ObjType item) on which the specified operation is
performed.
Field: Age
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item only applies when the Operation item is Add Structure. It is the age of the
added structure, at the time it is added, in days.
Field: LoadType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item only applies when the Operation item is Load Objects or Load Objects If New.
It is either Load pattern or Accel indicating the type of load specified.
Field: LoadName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item only applies when the Operation item is Load Objects or Load Objects If New.
It is either the name of a load pattern, Accel UX, Accel UY, or Accel UZ.

Accel UX, UY and UZ imply a uniform acceleration acting in the global X, Y and Z
directions, respectively. The force applied at each joint is proportional to the mass
tributary to that joint.

.
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Field: LoadSF 4/27/2009
Field: LoadSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item only applies when the Operation item is Load Objects or Load Objects If New.
It is a unitless scale factor that multiplies the associated load pattern value.
Field: TransAccSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

This item only applies when the Operation item is Load Objects or Load Objects If New.
It is a scale factor (with translational acceleration units) that multiplies the associated
acceleration value.
Field: ItemType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item only applies when the Operation item is Change Section, Change Modifiers or
Change Releases. It is either Frame, Cable, Tendon or Area indicating the object item
type to which the change applies.

For operation Change Section, the item types Frame, Cable, Tendon and Area are
applicable.

For operation Change Modifiers, the item types Frame, Cable and Tendon are applicable.

For operation Change Releases, the item type Frame is applicable.

.
Field: ItemName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item only applies when the Operation item is Change Section, Change Modifiers or
Change Releases. For operation Change Section, depending on the value of the ItemType
item, it is the name of the new frame, cable, tendon, area, solid or link section.

For operation Change Modifiers, depending on the value of the ItemType item, it is the
name of the new named frame, cable, or area modifier.

For operation Change Releases, it is the name of the new named frame release.
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Field: Case 4/27/2009
Table: Case - Steady State 1 - General
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Steady State-type load case.
Field: SolType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Modal or Direct indicating the type of solution.
Field: FirstFreq
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

This item is the specified first frequency. The analysis is performed for the specified
FirstFreq and LastFreq and if FreqInc is greater than 1 for intermediate frequencies and for
any additional frequencies specified that fall between the FirstFreq and the LastFreq.
Field: LastFreq
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

This item is the specified last frequency. The analysis is performed for the specified
FirstFreq and LastFreq and if FreqInc is greater than 1 for intermediate frequencies and for
any additional frequencies specified that fall between the FirstFreq and the LastFreq.
Field: NumFreqInc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the specified number of frequency increments. If this item is set to 1 then the
analysis is performed for the specified FirstFreq and LastFreq.
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Field: DampingType 4/27/2009
Field: DampingType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Constant or Interpolated indicating the type of hysteretic damping
specified.
Field: AddFreqs
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if additional frequencies have been specified. Otherwise it is No.
Table: Case - Steady State 2 - Load Assignments
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Steady State-type load case.
Field: LoadType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Load pattern or Accel indicating the type of load specified.
Field: LoadName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either the name of a load pattern or it is one of Accel U1, Accel U2, Accel U3,
Accel R1, Accel R2, or Accel R3. The Accel items refer to ground acceleration loads in
acceleration local coordinates. Note that the acceleration local coordinates are defined by
the CoordSys and Angle items.
Field: Function
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a function of frequency versus value items.
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Field: LoadSF 4/27/2009
Field: LoadSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Scale factor multiplying the ordinate values of the specified function. This item applies
when the load item is a load pattern.
Field: TransAccSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

Scale factor multiplying the ordinate values of the specified function. This item applies
when the load item is a translational acceleration.
Field: RotAccSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec2

Scale factor multiplying the ordinate values of the specified function. This item applies
when the load item is a rotational acceleration.
Field: PhaseAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The phase angle in degrees.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Coordinate system used to define the acceleration directions. This item only applies when
the LoadType item is Accel.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Coordinate angle between the acceleration local 1 axis and the +X-axis of the coordinate
system specified by the CoordSys item. The rotation is about the Z-axis of the specified
coordinate system. This item only applies when the LoadType item is Accel.
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Field: Case 4/27/2009
Table: Case - Steady State 3 - Added Frequencies General
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Steady State-type load case.
Field: AddMFreq
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if modal frequencies are added. Otherwise it is No.
Field: AddMDev
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if modal frequency deviations are added. Otherwise it is No.
Field: AddSpFreq
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if specified frequencies are added. Otherwise it is No.
Table: Case - Steady State 4 - Added Frequency Deviations
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Steady State-type load case.
Field: Deviation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The specified modal deviations. These are specified as a fraction of the frequency value.
For example a +2% deviation is entered as 0.02 and a -3% deviation is entered as -0.03.
The specified deviation must be greater than -1.0.
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Field: Case 4/27/2009
Table: Case - Steady State 5 - Added Specified Frequencies
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Steady State-type load case.
Field: Frequency
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

The specified frequencies.
Table: Case - Steady State 6 - Constant Damping
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Steady State-type load case.
Field: MassCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: 1/Sec2

The mass proportional coefficient for constant hysteretic damping.
Field: StiffCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stiffness proportional coefficient for constant hysteretic damping.
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Field: Case 4/27/2009
Table: Case - Steady State 7 - Interpolated Damping
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Steady State-type load case.
Field: FreqUnits
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Hz or RPM indicating the units of the frequency when it is displayed on the
form. Hz is the same as cycles per second and RPM is revolutions per minute. Note that
the frequency is always displayed in Hz in the tables.
Field: Frequency
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

The frequency at which the specified mass and stiffness proportional coefficients apply.
Field: MassCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: 1/Sec2

The mass proportional coefficient for interpolated hysteretic damping.
Field: StiffCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stiffness proportional coefficient for interpolated hysteretic damping.
Table: Combination Definitions
Field: ComboName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the combination.
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Field: ComboType 4/27/2009
Field: ComboType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Linear Add, Envelope, Abs Add, SRSS or Range Add indicating the type of
combination.
Field: AutoDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the combination is an automatic design combination. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Linear Static, NonLin Static, Modal, Response Spectrum, Linear Modal
Hist, NonLin Modal Hist, Linear Dynamic, NonLin Dynamic, Moving Load, Buckling,
Steady State, or Response Combo indicating the type of the associated load case.
Field: CaseName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or combination that is included in the combination.
Field: ScaleFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A scale factor that is applied to the associated load case for the specified combination.
Field: SteelDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the combination is selected for Steel design. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: ConcDesign 4/27/2009
Field: ConcDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the combination is selected for Concrete design. Otherwise it is No.
Field: AlumDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the combination is selected for Aluminum design. Otherwise it is No.
Field: ColdDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the combination is selected for Cold Formed Steel design. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified load combination.
Field: Notes
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

User notes for the specified load combination.
Table: Connectivity - Area
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
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Field: NumJoints 4/27/2009
Field: NumJoints
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of joints that define the area object.
Field: Joint1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Use the J oint1, J oint2, J oint3 and J oint4 fields to list the joints defining the area object in
order either counter-clockwise or clockwise around the object. If the area object has more
than four joints then use multiple records to listall of the joints. Be sure the the area object
label is entered for each record associated with the object.
Field: Joint2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Use the J oint1, J oint2, J oint3 and J oint4 fields to list the joints defining the area object in
order either counter-clockwise or clockwise around the object. If the area object has more
than four joints then use multiple records to listall of the joints. Be sure the the area object
label is entered for each record associated with the object.
Field: Joint3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Use the J oint1, J oint2, J oint3 and J oint4 fields to list the joints defining the area object in
order either counter-clockwise or clockwise around the object. If the area object has more
than four joints then use multiple records to listall of the joints. Be sure the the area object
label is entered for each record associated with the object.
Field: Joint4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Use the J oint1, J oint2, J oint3 and J oint4 fields to list the joints defining the area object in
order either counter-clockwise or clockwise around the object. If the area object has more
than four joints then use multiple records to listall of the joints. Be sure the the area object
label is entered for each record associated with the object.
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Field: Perimeter 4/27/2009
Field: Perimeter
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Perimeter of the Area object.
Field: AreaArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of the area object.
Field: Volume
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length3 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length3

Volume of the area object (area times membrane thickness). This item is only available
when the analysis model exists.
Field: CentroidX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global X coordinate of the centroid of the Area object.
Field: CentroidY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Y coordinate of the centroid of the Area object.
Field: CentroidZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Z coordinate of the centroid of the Area object.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified area object.
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Field: Cable 4/27/2009
Table: Connectivity - Cable
Field: Cable
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Cable object.
Field: JointI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of joint I for the Cable object.
Field: JointJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of joint J for the Cable object.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Total length of the cable object.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified cable object.
Table: Connectivity - Frame
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: JointI 4/27/2009
Field: JointI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of joint I for the Frame object.
Field: JointJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of joint J for the Frame object.
Field: IsCurved
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is yes if the frame object is curved. Otherwise it is No.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Total length of the frame object.
Field: CentroidX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global X coordinate of the centroid of the Frame object.
Field: CentroidY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Y coordinate of the centroid of the Frame object.
Field: CentroidZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Z coordinate of the centroid of the Frame object.
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Field: GUID 4/27/2009
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified frame object.
Table: Connectivity - Link
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Link object.
Field: JointI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of joint I for the Link object.
Field: JointJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of joint J for the Link object.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Total length of the link object.
Field: CentroidX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global X coordinate of the centroid of the Link object.
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Field: CentroidY 4/27/2009
Field: CentroidY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Y coordinate of the centroid of the Link object.
Field: CentroidZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Z coordinate of the centroid of the Link object.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified link object.
Table: Connectivity - Solid
Field: Solid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Solid object.
Field: Joint1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of joint 1 for the Solid object.
Field: Joint2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of joint 2 for the Solid object.
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Field: Joint3 4/27/2009
Field: Joint3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of joint 3 for the Solid object.
Field: Joint4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of joint 4 for the Solid object.
Field: Joint5
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of joint 5 for the Solid object.
Field: Joint6
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of joint 6 for the Solid object.
Field: Joint7
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of joint 7 for the Solid object.
Field: Joint8
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of joint 8 for the Solid object.
Field: Volume
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length3 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length3

Total volume of the solid object.
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Field: CentroidX 4/27/2009
Field: CentroidX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global X coordinate of the centroid of the Solid object.
Field: CentroidY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Y coordinate of the centroid of the Solid object.
Field: CentroidZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Z coordinate of the centroid of the Solid object.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified solid object.
Table: Connectivity - Tendon
Field: Tendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Tendon object.
Field: JointI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of joint I for the Tendon object.
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Field: JointJ 4/27/2009
Field: JointJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of joint J for the Tendon object.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Total length of the tendon object.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified tendon object.
Table: Constraint Definitions - Beam
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a Beam constraint.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the coordinate system in which the Beam constraint is defined.
Field: Axis
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Axis in the specified coordinate system that is parallel to the axis of the Beam constraint.
This may be X, Y, Z or Auto. If Auto then the axis is automatically determined from the
joints assigned to the constraint.
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Field: Name 4/27/2009
Table: Constraint Definitions - Body
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a Body constraint.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the coordinate system in which the Body constraint is defined.
Field: UX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF UX is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: UY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF UY is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: UZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF UZ is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: RX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF RX is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: RY 4/27/2009
Field: RY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF RY is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: RZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF RZ is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Table: Constraint Definitions - Bridge Object Flags
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a constraint.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of constraint.
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the constraint is automatically created from a bridge object. Otherwise
it is No.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this constraint is associated.
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Field: BOSpan 4/27/2009
Field: BOSpan
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the span in the bridge object with which this constraint is associated.
Table: Constraint Definitions - Diaphragm
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a Diaphragm constraint.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the coordinate system in which the Diaphragm constraint is defined.
Field: Axis
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Axis in the specified coordinate system that is perpendicular to the plane of the Diaphragm
constraint. This may be X, Y, Z or Auto. If Auto then the axis is automatically
determined from the joints assigned to the constraint.
Field: MultiLevel
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is either Yes or No.

If this item is Yes, then when the diaphragm constraint is assigned to selected joints using
the Assign menu >J oint >Constraints command the program automatically creates new
diaphragm constraint assignments at each different Z level among the selected joints. The
Z level is determined in the constraint coordinate system.

The new diaphragms constraint names have a prefix of the original diaphragm name and a
suffix of the elevation. The elevation portion of the name is in the database units for the
model, that is the units in which the model was created.

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Field: Name 4/27/2009
Each selected point is assigned the diaphragm constraint for its Z elevation. The net result
is a series of diaphragm assignments at different Z elevations.

Note that this special multilevel assignment only works when the constraint assignment is
made using the Assign menu >J oint >Constraints command. Any multilevel assignment
made through the database is ignored and an error message is generated in the import log.
Table: Constraint Definitions - Equal
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a Equal constraint.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the coordinate system in which the Equal constraint is defined.
Field: UX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF UX is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: UY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF UY is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: UZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF UZ is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: RX 4/27/2009
Field: RX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF RX is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: RY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF RY is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: RZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF RZ is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Table: Constraint Definitions - Line
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a Line constraint.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the coordinate system in which the Body constraint is defined.
Field: UX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF UX is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: UY 4/27/2009
Field: UY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF UY is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: UZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF UZ is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: RX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF RX is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: RY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF RY is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: RZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF RZ is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Table: Constraint Definitions - Local
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a Local constraint.
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Field: U1 4/27/2009
Field: U1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF U1 is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: U2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF U2 is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: U3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF U3 is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: R1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF R1 is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: R2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF R2 is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: R3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF R3 is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: Name 4/27/2009
Table: Constraint Definitions - Plate
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a Plate constraint.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the coordinate system in which the Plate constraint is defined.
Field: Axis
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Axis in the specified coordinate system that is perpendicular to the plane of the Plate
constraint. This may be X, Y, Z or Auto. If Auto then the axis is automatically
determined from the joints assigned to the constraint.
Table: Constraint Definitions - Rod
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a Rod constraint.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the coordinate system in which the Rod constraint is defined.
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Field: Axis 4/27/2009
Field: Axis
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Axis in the specified coordinate system that is parallel to the axis of the Rod constraint.
This may be X, Y, Z or Auto. If Auto then the axis is automatically determined from the
joints assigned to the constraint.
Table: Constraint Definitions - Weld
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a Weld constraint.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the coordinate system in which the Weld constraint is defined.
Field: UX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF UX is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: UY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF UY is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: UZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF UZ is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: RX 4/27/2009
Field: RX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF RX is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: RY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF RY is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: RZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if DOF RZ is constrained. Otherwise it is No.
Field: Tolerance
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance tolerance for the weld constraint. All joints within this distance of each other
are "welded", that is, they are constrained by an internal body constraint.
Table: Coordinate Systems
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a coordinate system.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Cartesian, Cylindrical or General indicating the type of coordinate
system.
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Field: X 4/27/2009
Field: X
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global X-coordinate of the origin of the coordinate system specified.
Field: Y
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Y-coordinate of the origin of the coordinate system specified.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Z-coordinate of the origin of the coordinate system specified.
Field: AboutZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The rotation of a coordinate system relative to the global coordinate system is defined as
follows: (1) Rotate the coordinate system about the positive global Z-axis as defined by
the AboutZ item. (2) Rotate the coordinate system about the positive global Y-axis as
defined by the AboutY item. (3) Rotate the coordinate system about the positive global X-
axis as defined by the AboutY item. Note that the order in which these rotations are
performed is important.
Field: AboutY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The rotation of a coordinate system relative to the global coordinate system is defined as
follows: (1) Rotate the coordinate system about the positive global Z-axis as defined by
the AboutZ item. (2) Rotate the coordinate system about the positive global Y-axis as
defined by the AboutY item. (3) Rotate the coordinate system about the positive global X-
axis as defined by the AboutY item. Note that the order in which these rotations are
performed is important.
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Field: AboutX 4/27/2009
Field: AboutX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The rotation of a coordinate system relative to the global coordinate system is defined as
follows: (1) Rotate the coordinate system about the positive global Z-axis as defined by
the AboutZ item. (2) Rotate the coordinate system about the positive global Y-axis as
defined by the AboutY item. (3) Rotate the coordinate system about the positive global X-
axis as defined by the AboutY item. Note that the order in which these rotations are
performed is important.
Table: Database Documentation
Field: TableKey
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The table name key. This key is used internally by the program and CAN NOT be
changed by the user.
Field: TableName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the database table as it appears in the database and in the printed output.
Field: FieldKey
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The field name key. This key is used internally by the program and CAN NOT be
changed by the user.
Field: FieldName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the database field as it appears in the database and in the printed output.
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Field: Description 4/27/2009
Field: Description
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Description of a field in the associated database table.
Field: FieldFormat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The format type associated with the field.
Field: FieldImport
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the field is imported. Otherwise it is No.
Field: FieldRepeat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

If the table needs to be broken up when printed, then if this item is Yes the associated field
will be repeated.
Field: FieldGroup
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Fields with the same group number are typically printed together in the printed output.
Field: TableType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Input, Documentation or Output indicating the type of table.
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Field: TableArea 4/27/2009
Field: TableArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The area of the Database Tables form which includes the check box that activates display
of the associated table.
Field: TableChkBox
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The check box that activates display of the associated table.
Table: Database Field Names
Field: TableName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The table name.
Field: FieldKey
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The field name key. This key is used internally by the program and CAN NOT be
changed by the user.
Field: FieldName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the database field as it appears in the database.
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Field: FormatType 4/27/2009
Table: Database Format Types
Field: FormatType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Type of item as specified in the Program Default Database Number Formatting Options
form which is accessed using the Options menu >Database >Set Program Default DB
Formatting command.
Field: Units
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The units specified in the Database Display Format Form for the item.
Field: DecPlaces
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of decimal places specified in the Database Display Format Form for the
item.
Field: MinSigFig
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minimum number of significant figures specified in the Database Display Format
Form for the item.
Field: ZeroTol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The zero tolerance specified in the Database Display Format Form for the item.
Field: AlwaysE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

The value specified for the Always Use E Format item in the Database Display Format
Form for the item.
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Field: ConvFactor 4/27/2009
Field: ConvFactor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The units conversion factor. Multiplying the value in the database table by this factor
gives the value in the units specified in the Units field.
Field: UnitsCurr
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the database data is always displayed in the current units. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: OverrideE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the program is not to automatically convert to E format when the
specified value is too small to display with the specified number of significant figures and
decimal places. Otherwise it is No.

When this item is Yes a value too small to display with the specified number of significant
figures and decimal places is displayed with less significant figures and decimal places. If
the value is smaller than 1 / (10 ^NumDecimalPlaces) / 2, then it is reported as zero,
regardless of the specified zero tolerance. If the value is greater than 1 / (10 ^
NumDecimalPlaces) / 2 but less than 1 / (10 ^NumDecimalPlaces) then it is reported as 1
/ (10 ^NumDecimalPlaces).
Table: Database Table Names
Field: TableKey
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The table name key. This key is used internally by the program and CAN NOT be
changed by the user.
Field: TableName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the database table as it appears in the database.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Frame Added Mass Assignments
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: MassPerLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Mass/Length (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length2

Added mass per unit length applied to the object.
Table: Frame Auto Mesh Assignments
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: AutoMesh
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the frame object is to be (internally) automatically meshed by the
program for analysis.
Field: AtJoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if automatic subdivision is to occur at intermediate joints along the frame
object.
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Field: AtFrames 4/27/2009
Field: AtFrames
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if automatic subdivision is to occur at intersections with other frame
objects, area object edges or solid object edges.
Field: NumSegments
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minimum number of segments that the frame is to be divided into. If this item is zero
then it does not apply.
Field: MaxLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum length of segments that the frame is to be divided into. If this item is zero
then it does not apply.
Field: MaxDegrees
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The maximum number of degrees that segments of curved frame members are to be
divided into. If this item is zero then it does not apply.
Table: Frame Bridge Object Flags
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: AutoBridge 4/27/2009
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the frame object is automatically created from a bridge object.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this frame object is associated.
Field: BOSpan
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the span in the bridge object with which this frame object is associated.
Field: BOItemType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Span or Bent indicating the portion of the bridge object with which this
frame object is associated.
Field: BOBent
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge bent with which this frame object is associated. This item is only
applicable if the BOItemType is Bent.
Field: BOBentCol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column number in the bridge bent with which this frame object is associated. This
item is only applicable if the BOItemType is Bent and the frame object represents a
column in the bent.
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Field: BOEndI 4/27/2009
Field: BOEndI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the bridge object starts at the I-End of the frame object. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: BOEndJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the bridge object ends at the J -End of the frame object. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: BOSpanEndI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the bridge object span indicated by the BOSpan item starts at the I-End
of the frame object.
Field: BOSpanEndJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the bridge object span indicated by the BOSpan item ends at the J -End
of the frame object.
Field: StartSta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station along the bridge object at which the specified frame starts.
Field: EndSta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station along the bridge object at which the specified frame ends.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Frame Curve Data
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: CurveType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following curve types:
Circular Arc - 3rd Point Coords,
Circular Arc - Planar Point & Radius, or
Parabolic Arc - 3rd Point Coords.
Field: NumSegs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of straight-line segments used to define the curve.
Field: XGlobal
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X coordinate of the third point.
Field: YGlobal
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y coordinate of the third point.
Field: ZGlobal
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z coordinate of the third point.
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Field: Radius 4/27/2009
Field: Radius
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The circular curve radius. This item only applies when the curve type is Circular Arc -
Planar Point & Radius.
Table: Frame Design Bracing - Point
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Top, Bottom or All indicating if the top flange, bottom flange or both flanges
of the frame object are braced.
Field: DistType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either RelDist or AbsDist. It indicates which of the distance fields (RelDist or
AbsDist) will be read on import.
Field: RelDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the brace point location.
The relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the beam length.
Field: AbsDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the brace point location.
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Table: Frame Design Bracing - Uniform
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Top, Bottom or All indicating if the top flange, bottom flange or both flanges
of the frame object are braced.
Field: DistType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either RelDist or AbsDist. It indicates which of the distance fields (RelDist or
AbsDist) will be read on import.
Field: RelDistA
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the start of the uniform
braceing. The relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the beam
length.
Field: RelDistB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the end of the uniform
braceing. The relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the beam
length.
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Field: AbsDistA 4/27/2009
Field: AbsDistA
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the start of the uniform
braceing.
Field: AbsDistB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the start of the uniform
braceing.
Table: Frame Design Procedures
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignProc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either From Material or No Design indicating the design procedure for the frame
object.
Table: Frame End Skew Angle Assignments
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: SkewI 4/27/2009
Field: SkewI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle in degrees measured counterclockwise from the positive local 3-axis to a line
parallel to the I-End of the frame object. (-90 <SkewI <90).
Field: SkewJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle in degrees measured counterclockwise from the positive local 3-axis to a line
parallel to the J -End of the frame object. (-90 <SkewJ <90).
Table: Frame Fireproofing Assignments
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Sprayed (Auto Perimeter), Sprayed (User Perimeter), or Concrete Encased
indicating the fireproofing type.
Field: Thickness
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

For sprayed fireproofing types this is the thickness of the fireproofing which is assumed to
be constant on all surfaces. For concrete encasement fireproofing this is the concrete
cover for the section.
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Field: UserPerim 4/27/2009
Field: UserPerim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies when the Type item is Sprayed (User Perimeter). It is the total
length of fireproofing applied around the perimeter of the section cross-sectional area. It is
measured at the centerline of the fireproofing thickness.
Field: TopFlange
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item only applies when the Type item is Sprayed (Auto Perimeter) or Concrete
Encased. It is Yes if fireproofing is applied to the top flange of the section, otherwise it is
No.
Field: Density
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Weight/Volume (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force/Length3

The weight per unit volume of the fireproofing material.
Field: WtPerLen
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The program calculated weight per unit length (along the frame object) of the fireproofing
material.
Table: Frame Hinge Assigns 01 - Overview
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: AssignType 4/27/2009
Field: AssignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is the type of hinge assigned to the specified object.
Field: UserProp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item applies when the AssignType item is User-defined. It is the name of the user
defined hinge property assigned to the specified object.
Field: HingeTable
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item applies to Auto FEMA356 hinges. It is the FEMA356 table used to create the
auto hinge property.
Field: GenHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the hinge property generated by the program based on the assigned hinge
property.
Field: RelDist
Field is Imported: No
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location. The
relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the beam length.

If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the ends of the object, then the
program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of the end offset.
Field: AbsDist
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location.

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Field: ActualDist 4/27/2009
If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the ends of the object, then the
program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of the end offset.
Field: ActualDist
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The actual distance from the I-End of the object to the hinge location that the program will
use.

Typically the ActualDist item is the same as the AbsDist item, however, if you specified
that the hinge falls on the end length offset of the object, then the ActualDist and AbsDist
items will be different. If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the
ends of the object, then the program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of
the end offset.
Field: OverWrites
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Thhis item is Yes if hinge overwrites are specified for the considered hinge. Otherwise it
is No.
Table: Frame Hinge Assigns 02 - User Defined Properties
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: AssignProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the user defined hinge property assigned to the specified object.
Field: GenHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the hinge property generated by the program based on the assigned hinge
property.
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Field: DistType 4/27/2009
Field: DistType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either RelDist or AbsDist. It indicates which of the distance fields (RelDist or
AbsDist) will be read on import.
Field: RelDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location. The
relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the beam length.

If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the ends of the object, then the
program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of the end offset.
Field: AbsDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location.

If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the ends of the object, then the
program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of the end offset.
Field: ActualDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The actual distance from the I-End of the object to the hinge location that the program will
use.

Typically the ActualDist item is the same as the AbsDist item, however, if you specified
that the hinge falls on the end length offset of the object, then the ActualDist and AbsDist
items will be different. If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the
ends of the object, then the program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of
the end offset.
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Table: Frame Hinge Assigns 03 - Auto Caltrans - Flexural Hinge
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: GenHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the hinge property generated by the program based on the assigned hinge
property.
Field: DOF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either M2, M3, M2-M3, P-M2, P-M3 or P-M2-M3 indicating the degrees of
freedom for the hinge.
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item applies when the DOF item is P-M2, P-M3 or P-M2-M3. It is only imported for
P-M2-M3. It is always 2 for P-M2 and P-M3.

This is the total number of PM curves used to define the interaction surface for the hinge.
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item applies when the DOF item is M2-M3, P-M2, P-M3 or P-M2-M3.

When the DOF item is M2-M3 this is the total number of M2-M3 points on the hinge
interaction surface.

When the DOF item is P-M2, P-M3 or P-M2-M3 this is the maximum number points on
each PM curve of the hinge interaction surface.

.
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Field: PFrom 4/27/2009
Field: PFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item applies when the DOF item is M2, M3 or M2-M3.

It is either Case or User indicating the source of the axial load for which the hinge is
defined. Case means that the axial load is taken from the results obtained for a specified
load case or load combination. User means the axial load is specified by the user.
Field: PCase
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item applies when the DOF item is M2, M3 or M2-M3 and the PFrom item is Case.

This is the name of a load case or load combination whose result gives the axial load for
which the hinge is defined.
Field: PUser
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item applies when the DOF item is M2, M3 or M2-M3 and the PFrom item is User.

This is the user specified axial load for which the hinge is defined.
Field: HingeLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The length of the hinge.
Field: Idealized
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the hine moment curvature behavior is idealized as a bilinear curve.
Otherwise it is No.
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Field: BeyondE 4/27/2009
Field: BeyondE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is To Zero or Extrapolated, indicating the force deformation behavior of the
hinge beyond point E.
Field: DistType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either RelDist or AbsDist. It indicates which of the distance fields (RelDist or
AbsDist) will be read on import.
Field: RelDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location. The
relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the beam length.

If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the ends of the object, then the
program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of the end offset.
Field: AbsDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location.

If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the ends of the object, then the
program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of the end offset.
Field: ActualDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The actual distance from the I-End of the object to the hinge location that the program will
use.

Typically the ActualDist item is the same as the AbsDist item, however, if you specified
that the hinge falls on the end length offset of the object, then the ActualDist and AbsDist
items will be different. If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the
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ends of the object, then the program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of
the end offset.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: GenHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the hinge property generated by the program based on the assigned hinge
property.
Field: CompType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Primary or Secondary indicating the component type.
Field: DOF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either M2 or M3 indicating the degree of freedom considered.
Field: VFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

It is either Case or User indicating the source of the shear load for which the hinge is
defined. Case means that the shear load is taken from the results obtained for a specified
load case or load combination. User means the shear load is specified by the user.
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Field: VCase 4/27/2009
Field: VCase
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item applies when the VFrom item is Case.

This is the name of a load case or load combination whose result gives the shear load for
which the hinge is defined.
Field: VUser
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item applies when the VFrom item is User.

This is the user specified shear load for which the hinge is defined.
Field: Conforming
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the transverse reinforcing is conforming as defined in FEMA 356 Table
considered. Otherwise it is No.
Field: RatioFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

It is either Design or User indicating the source of the reinforcing ratio (p - p') / pbalanced.
Design means that the reinforcing ratio is taken from the current design results. User
means the reinforcing ratio is specified by the user.
Field: RatioUser
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item applies when the RatioFrom item is User.

This is the user specified reinforcing ratio for which the hinge is defined.
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Field: BeyondE 4/27/2009
Field: BeyondE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is To Zero or Extrapolated, indicating the force deformation behavior of the
hinge beyond point E.
Field: DistType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either RelDist or AbsDist. It indicates which of the distance fields (RelDist or
AbsDist) will be read on import.
Field: RelDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location. The
relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the beam length.

If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the ends of the object, then the
program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of the end offset.
Field: AbsDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location.

If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the ends of the object, then the
program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of the end offset.
Field: ActualDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The actual distance from the I-End of the object to the hinge location that the program will
use.

Typically the ActualDist item is the same as the AbsDist item, however, if you specified
that the hinge falls on the end length offset of the object, then the ActualDist and AbsDist
items will be different. If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the
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ends of the object, then the program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of
the end offset.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: GenHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the hinge property generated by the program based on the assigned hinge
property.
Field: CompType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Primary or Secondary indicating the component type.
Field: DOF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either M2, M3, M2-M3, P-M2, P-M3 or P-M2-M3 indicating the degrees of
freedom for the hinge.
Field: PandVFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

It is either Case or User indicating the source of the shear and axial loads for which the
hinge is defined. Case means that the loads are taken from the results obtained for a
specified load case or load combination. User means the loads are specified by the user.
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Field: PandVCase 4/27/2009
Field: PandVCase
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item applies when the PandVFrom item is Case.

This is the name of a load case or load combination whose result gives the loads for which
the hinge is defined.
Field: PUser
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item applies when the PandVFrom item is User.

This is the user specified axial load for which the hinge is defined.
Field: V2User
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item applies when the PandVFrom item is User.

This is the user specified shear load in the local 2-axis direction of the object for which the
hinge is defined.
Field: V3User
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item applies when the PandVFrom item is User.

This is the user specified shear load in the local 3-axis direction of the object for which the
hinge is defined.
Field: Conforming
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the transverse reinforcing is conforming as defined in FEMA 356 Table
considered. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: BeyondE 4/27/2009
Field: BeyondE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is To Zero or Extrapolated, indicating the force deformation behavior of the
hinge beyond point E.
Field: DistType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either RelDist or AbsDist. It indicates which of the distance fields (RelDist or
AbsDist) will be read on import.
Field: RelDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location. The
relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the beam length.

If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the ends of the object, then the
program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of the end offset.
Field: AbsDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location.

If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the ends of the object, then the
program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of the end offset.
Field: ActualDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The actual distance from the I-End of the object to the hinge location that the program will
use.

Typically the ActualDist item is the same as the AbsDist item, however, if you specified
that the hinge falls on the end length offset of the object, then the ActualDist and AbsDist
items will be different. If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the
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ends of the object, then the program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of
the end offset.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: GenHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the hinge property generated by the program based on the assigned hinge
property.
Field: CompType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Primary or Secondary indicating the component type.
Field: DOF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either M2 or M3 indicating the degree of freedom considered.
Field: BeyondE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is To Zero or Extrapolated, indicating the force deformation behavior of the
hinge beyond point E.
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Field: DistType 4/27/2009
Field: DistType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either RelDist or AbsDist. It indicates which of the distance fields (RelDist or
AbsDist) will be read on import.
Field: RelDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location. The
relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the beam length.

If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the ends of the object, then the
program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of the end offset.
Field: AbsDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location.

If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the ends of the object, then the
program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of the end offset.
Field: ActualDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The actual distance from the I-End of the object to the hinge location that the program will
use.

Typically the ActualDist item is the same as the AbsDist item, however, if you specified
that the hinge falls on the end length offset of the object, then the ActualDist and AbsDist
items will be different. If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the
ends of the object, then the program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of
the end offset.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: GenHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the hinge property generated by the program based on the assigned hinge
property.
Field: CompType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Primary or Secondary indicating the component type.
Field: DOF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either M2, M3, M2-M3, P-M2, P-M3 or P-M2-M3 indicating the degrees of
freedom for the hinge.
Field: PFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

It is either Case or User indicating the source of the axial load for which the hinge is
defined. Case means that the axial load is taken from the results obtained for a specified
load case or load combination. User means the axial load is specified by the user.
Field: PCase
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item applies when the DOF item is M2, M3 or M2-M3 and the VFrom item is Case.

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Field: PUser 4/27/2009
This is the name of a load case or load combination whose result gives the axial load for
which the hinge is defined.
Field: PUser
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item applies when the DOF item is M2, M3 or M2-M3 and the VFrom item is User.

This is the user specified axial load for which the hinge is defined.
Field: DropLoad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if force controlled hinges created as a result of this assignment are to lose
all load-carrying capacity when their maximum load is reached. Otherwise it is No.
Field: BeyondE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is To Zero or Extrapolated, indicating the force deformation behavior of the
hinge beyond point E.
Field: DistType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either RelDist or AbsDist. It indicates which of the distance fields (RelDist or
AbsDist) will be read on import.
Field: RelDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location. The
relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the beam length.

If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the ends of the object, then the
program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of the end offset.
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Field: AbsDist 4/27/2009
Field: AbsDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location.

If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the ends of the object, then the
program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of the end offset.
Field: ActualDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The actual distance from the I-End of the object to the hinge location that the program will
use.

Typically the ActualDist item is the same as the AbsDist item, however, if you specified
that the hinge falls on the end length offset of the object, then the ActualDist and AbsDist
items will be different. If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the
ends of the object, then the program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of
the end offset.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: GenHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the hinge property generated by the program based on the assigned hinge
property.
Field: CompType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Primary or Secondary indicating the component type.
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Field: BeyondE 4/27/2009
Field: BeyondE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is To Zero or Extrapolated, indicating the force deformation behavior of the
hinge beyond point E.
Field: DistType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either RelDist or AbsDist. It indicates which of the distance fields (RelDist or
AbsDist) will be read on import.
Field: RelDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location. The
relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the beam length.

If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the ends of the object, then the
program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of the end offset.
Field: AbsDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location.

If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the ends of the object, then the
program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of the end offset.
Field: ActualDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The actual distance from the I-End of the object to the hinge location that the program will
use.

Typically the ActualDist item is the same as the AbsDist item, however, if you specified
that the hinge falls on the end length offset of the object, then the ActualDist and AbsDist
items will be different. If you specify a hinge that falls on the end length offsets at the
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ends of the object, then the program automatically relocates the hinge at the inside face of
the end offset.
Table: Frame Hinge Assigns 09 - Hinge Overwrites
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: AutoDivide
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the specified frame object is to be automatically divided (meshed at
analysis time) at the hinge location. Otherwise it is No.

The meshing creates elements on eeach side of the hinge whose length is specified by the
RelLength item.
Field: RelLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only applicable when the AutoDivide item is Yes.

It is the relative of length of new elements created as a result of automatic meshing on
each side of the hinge at analysis time.
Field: NoLoadDrop
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the load in a hinge is never allowed to drop. Otherwise it is No.
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Table: Frame Insertion Point Assignments
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: CardinalPt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The cardinal point for the object. This item defines the relative position of the object
section on the line representing the frame/cable object. It may be any one of the
following:
1 (bottom left),
2 (bottom center),
3 (bottom right),
4 (middle left),
5 (middle center),
6 (middle right),
7 (top left),
8 (top center),
9 (top right),
10 (centroid), and
11 (shear center).
Note that the numbers 1 through 10 are analogous to those specified for the cardinal point
in Intergraph FrameWorks.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system in which the joint offsets are defined.
Field: JtOffsetXI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The rigid frame joint offset in the X (1) direction at the I-end of the frame object. A
positive offset is measured from the joint location to the end of the frame object (at the
cardinal point) in the positive direction of the specified coordinate system.
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Field: JtOffsetYI 4/27/2009
Field: JtOffsetYI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The rigid frame joint offset in the Y (2) direction at the I-end of the frame object. A
positive offset is measured from the joint location to the end of the frame object (at the
cardinal point) in the positive direction of the specified coordinate system.
Field: JtOffsetZI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The rigid frame joint offset in the Z (3) direction at the I-end of the frame object. A
positive offset is measured from the joint location to the end of the frame object (at the
cardinal point) in the positive direction of the specified coordinate system.
Field: JtOffsetXJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The rigid frame joint offset in the X (1) direction at the J -end of the frame object. A
positive offset is measured from the joint location to the end of the frame object (at the
cardinal point) in the positive direction of the specified coordinate system.
Field: JtOffsetYJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The rigid frame joint offset in the Y (2) direction at the J -end of the frame object. A
positive offset is measured from the joint location to the end of the frame object (at the
cardinal point) in the positive direction of the specified coordinate system.
Field: JtOffsetZJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The rigid frame joint offset in the Z (3) direction at the J -end of the frame object. A
positive offset is measured from the joint location to the end of the frame object (at the
cardinal point) in the positive direction of the specified coordinate system.
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Field: Mirror2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the section assigned to the line object is assumed to be mirrored about
its own local 2-axis. Otherwise it is No.
Field: Transform
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the frame stiffness is transformed for offsets (cardinal point offset or
joint offset) from it centroid. Otherwise it is No.
Table: Frame Joint Offsets - Bridge Object Flags
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the frame object joint offset is automatically created from a bridge
object. Otherwise it is No.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this frame object is associated.
Field: BOSpan
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the span in the bridge object with which this frame object is associated.
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Table: Frame Loads - Deformation
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: IncludeU1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a deformation is specified for the U1 degree of freedom. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: IncludeU2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a deformation is specified for the U2 degree of freedom. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: IncludeU3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a deformation is specified for the U3 degree of freedom. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: IncludeR1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a deformation is specified for the R1 degree of freedom. Otherwise it
is No.
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Field: IncludeR2 4/27/2009
Field: IncludeR2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a deformation is specified for the R2 degree of freedom. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: IncludeR3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a deformation is specified for the R3 degree of freedom. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: U1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item is the deformation specified for the U1 degree of freedom.
Field: U2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item is the deformation specified for the U2 degree of freedom.
Field: U3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item is the deformation specified for the U3 degree of freedom.
Field: R1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the deformation specified for the R1 degree of freedom.
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Field: R2 4/27/2009
Field: R2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the deformation specified for the R2 degree of freedom.
Field: R3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the deformation specified for the R3 degree of freedom.
Table: Frame Loads - Distributed
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the coordinate system in which the load is defined. Local means that the load is
specified in an object local axis direction.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Force or Moment indicating the type of load assigned.
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Field: Dir 4/27/2009
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 1, 2, 3, X, Y, Z, X Proj, Y Proj, Z Proj, Gravity or Grav Proj indicating the
direction of the load. 1, 2 and 3 indicate the local axes directions of the frame object. X,
Y and Z indicate the X, Y and Z directions of the specified coordinate system. Gravity is
in the negative global Z direction. X Proj, Y Proj or Z Proj are projected forces in the
specified coordinate system. Projected forces are scaled by the sine of the angle between
the frame object and the direction of load. Projected moments are scaled by the cosine of
the angle between the frame object and the direction of load.
Field: DistType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either RelDist or AbsDist. It indicates which of the distance fields (RelDist or
AbsDist) will be read on import.
Field: RelDistA
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the starting point of the load
segment considered. The relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the
beam length.
Field: RelDistB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the ending point of the load
segment considered. The relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the
beam length.
Field: AbsDistA
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the starting point of the load
segment considered.
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Field: AbsDistB 4/27/2009
Field: AbsDistB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the ending point of the load
segment considered.
Field: FOverLA
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The force intensity at the starting point of the load segment considered.
Field: FOverLB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The force intensity at the ending point of the load segment considered.
Field: MOverLA
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length/Length

The moment intensity at the starting point of the load segment considered.
Field: MOverLB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length/Length

The moment intensity at the ending point of the load segment considered.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified distributed load.
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Table: Frame Loads - Gravity
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the coordinate system in which the gravity loads are defined.
Field: MultiplierX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The applied gravity load in the X-direction of the specified coordinate system is equal to
the self weight of the object times the MultiplierX scale factor.
Field: MultiplierY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The applied gravity load in the Y-direction of the specified coordinate system is equal to
the self weight of the object times the MultiplierY scale factor.
Field: MultiplierZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The applied gravity load in the Z-direction of the specified coordinate system is equal to
the self weight of the object times the MultiplierZ scale factor.
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Table: Frame Loads - Open Structure Wind
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the coordinate system in which the load is defined. Local means that the load is
specified in an object local axis direction.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Force or Moment indicating the type of load assigned.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 1, 2, 3, X, Y, Z, X Proj, Y Proj, Z Proj, Gravity or Grav Proj indicating the
direction of the load. 1, 2 and 3 indicate the local axes directions of the frame object. X,
Y and Z indicate the X, Y and Z directions of the specified coordinate system. Gravity is
in the negative global Z direction. X Proj, Y Proj or Z Proj are projected forces in the
specified coordinate system. Projected forces are scaled by the sine of the angle between
the frame object and the direction of load. Projected moments are scaled by the cosine of
the angle between the frame object and the direction of load.
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Field: DistType 4/27/2009
Field: DistType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either RelDist or AbsDist. It indicates which of the distance fields (RelDist or
AbsDist) will be read on import.
Field: RelDistA
Field is Imported: No
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the starting point of the load
segment considered. The relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the
beam length.
Field: RelDistB
Field is Imported: No
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the ending point of the load
segment considered. The relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the
beam length.
Field: AbsDistA
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the starting point of the load
segment considered.
Field: AbsDistB
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the ending point of the load
segment considered.
Field: FOverLA
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The force intensity at the starting point of the load segment considered.
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Field: FOverLB 4/27/2009
Field: FOverLB
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The force intensity at the ending point of the load segment considered.
Table: Frame Loads - Point
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the coordinate system in which the load is defined. Local means that the load is
specified in an object local axis direction.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Force or Moment indicating the type of load assigned.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 1, 2, 3, X, Y, Z or Gravity indicating the direction of the load. 1, 2 and 3
indicate the local axes directions of the object. X, Y and Z indicate the X, Y and Z
directions of the specified coordinate system. Gravity is in the negative global Z direction.
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Field: DistType 4/27/2009
Field: DistType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either RelDist or AbsDist. It indicates which of the distance fields (RelDist or
AbsDist) will be read on import.
Field: RelDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the load location. The
relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the beam length.
Field: AbsDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the load location.
Field: Force
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The point force applied at the specified location along the object.
Field: Moment
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The point moment applied at the specified location along the object.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified point load.
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Table: Frame Loads - Strain
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: Component
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The line object local component to which the specified strain load is applied. This is
either Strain11, Strain12, Strain13, Curvature1, Curvature2 or Curvature3.
Field: Strain
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strain load applied to the specified component of the object.
Field: Curvature
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: 1/Length (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: 1/Length

The strain load (curvature) applied to the specified component of the object.
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors that multiply the specified strain or curvature. If
no joint pattern is specified then this item is reported as None.
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Table: Frame Loads - Target Force
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: IncludeP
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a target force is specified for the P degree of freedom. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: IncludeV2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a target force is specified for the V2 degree of freedom. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: IncludeV3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a target force is specified for the V3 degree of freedom. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: IncludeT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a target force is specified for the T degree of freedom. Otherwise it is
No.
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Field: IncludeM2 4/27/2009
Field: IncludeM2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a target force is specified for the M2 degree of freedom. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: IncludeM3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a target force is specified for the M3 degree of freedom. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: P
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item is the target force specified for the P degree of freedom.
Field: V2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item is the target force specified for the V2 degree of freedom.
Field: V3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item is the target force specified for the V3 degree of freedom.
Field: T
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

This item is the target force specified for the T degree of freedom.
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Field: M2 4/27/2009
Field: M2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

This item is the target force specified for the M2 degree of freedom.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

This item is the target force specified for the M3 degree of freedom.
Field: RelLocP
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the relative distance along the object where the target force specified for the P
degree of freedom is located.
Field: RelLocV2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the relative distance along the object where the target force specified for the
V2 degree of freedom is located.
Field: RelLocV3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the relative distance along the object where the target force specified for the
V3 degree of freedom is located.
Field: RelLocT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the relative distance along the object where the target force specified for the T
degree of freedom is located.
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Field: RelLocM2 4/27/2009
Field: RelLocM2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the relative distance along the object where the target force specified for the
M2 degree of freedom is located.
Field: RelLocM3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the relative distance along the object where the target force specified for the
M3 degree of freedom is located.
Table: Frame Loads - Temperature
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Temperature, Gradient2, or Gradient3 indicating the type of
temperature load applied to the object.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature Change (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The temperature assignment to the Frame object.
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Field: TempGrad2 4/27/2009
Field: TempGrad2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature Gradient (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp/Length

The temperature gradient in the local 2 direction (units are delta temperature/thickness 2-
2) assignment to the object.
Field: TempGrad3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature Gradient (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp/Length

The temperature gradient in the local 3 direction (units are delta temperature/thickness 3-
3) assignment to the object.
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors multiplying the temperature change and
temperature gradient values. If no pattern is specified then a unit scale factor is assumed
at every joint.
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the temperature load assignment to the frame object is automatically
created from a bridge object. Otherwise it is No.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this temperature load assignment is
associated.This item only applies when the AutoBridge item is True.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Frame Local Axes Assignments 1 - Typical
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle that the local 2 and 3 axes are rotated about the positive local 1 axis, from the
default orientation or from the orientation determined by the plane reference vector. The
rotation for a positive angle appears counterclockwise when the local +1 axis is pointing
toward you.
Field: MirrorAbt2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This is Yes if, for design, the frame section is assumed to be mirrored (flipped) about the
local 2-axis. This item does not affect the analysis, it only affects the design.
Field: MirrorAbt3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This is Yes if, for design, the frame section is assumed to be mirrored (flipped) about the
local 3-axis. This item does not affect the analysis, it only affects the design.
Field: AdvanceAxes
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if an advanced method is used to define the local axes reference vectors
for the frame object. Otherwise it is No meaning that the default reference vectors are
used.

Default means that the local 1-axis for the frame object goes from the I-end to the J -end of
the object. The local 2-axis direction is specified by an angle measured from the global
+Z axis (or from the global +X axis if the object local 1-axis is parallel to the global +Z
axis). The rotation for a positive angle appears counterclockwise when the local +1 axis is
pointing toward you.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009

Advanced means that the local axes are defined with respect to user-defined reference
vectors. Note that when the advanced system is used, the specified Angle is applied to the
local axes orientation defined by the user specified reference vectors.
Table: Frame Local Axes Assignments 2 - Advanced
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: LocalPlane
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the local plane that is to be determined by the plane reference vector.
It is either 12 or 13, indicating the 1-2 or the 1-3 plane, respectively.
Field: PlOption1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Coord Dir, Two J oints or User Vector indicating the first method used to
determine the plane reference vector.
Field: PlCoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system used to define the plane reference vector coordinate directions and
the plane user vector.
Field: CoordDir1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The primary coordinate direction taken at the object center in the specified coordinate
system. It is used to determine the reference vector. It may be one of +X, +Y, +Z, +CR,
+CA, +CZ, +SB, +SA, +SR, -X, -Y, -Z, -CR, -CA, -CZ, -SB, -SA, -SR.
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Field: CoordDir2 4/27/2009
Field: CoordDir2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The secondary coordinate direction taken at the object center in the specified coordinate
system. It is used to determine the reference vector. It may be one of +X, +Y, +Z, +CR,
+CA, +CZ, +SB, +SA, +SR, -X, -Y, -Z, -CR, -CA, -CZ, -SB, -SA, -SR.
Field: PlVecJt1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the plane reference vector.
Either of these joints may be specified as None to indicate the center of the specified
object. If both PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are specified as None then they are not used to
define the plane reference vector.
Field: PlVecJt2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the plane reference vector.
Either of these joints may be specified as None to indicate the center of the specified
object. If both PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are specified as None then they are not used to
define the plane reference vector.
Field: PlVecX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The X direction component of the plane reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: PlVecY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Y direction component of the plane reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
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Field: PlVecZ 4/27/2009
Field: PlVecZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Z direction component of the plane reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Table: Frame Material Temperatures
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The object material temperature.
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors that multiply the specified material temperatures.
If no joint pattern is specified then this item is reported as None.
Table: Frame Offset Along Length Assignments
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: Type 4/27/2009
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Automatic or User indicating how the offsets along the length of the
frame object are determined. Automatic means that the offset length is determined
automatically from the frame object connectivity. User means that the offsets are user
defined.
Field: LengthI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Offset along the length of the object at the I-end of the object.
Field: LengthJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Offset along the length of the object at the J -end of the object.
Field: RigidFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The rigid zone factor. This is the fraction of the end offset length assumed to be rigid for
bending and shear deformations.
Table: Frame Output Station Assignments
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: StationType 4/27/2009
Field: StationType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either MinNumSta or MaxStaSpcg. It indicates which of the output station fields
(MinNumSta or MaxStaSpcg) will be read on import.
Field: MinNumSta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minimum number of output stations along the object. If the MaxStaSpcg item is
specified for the object then this item is blank.
Field: MaxStaSpcg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum spacing between output stations along the object. If the MinNumSta item
is specified for the object then this item is blank.
Field: AddAtElmInt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if stations are added at locations where other elements intersect the
considered element. Otherwise it is No.
Field: AddAtPtLoad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if stations are added at concentrated load (force or moment) locations.
Otherwise it is No.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Frame P-Delta Force Assignments
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Coordinate system used to define the projection of the P-Delta axial force.
Field: Direction
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Local 1, X Proj, Y Proj or Z Proj indicating the direction of the specified
force.
Field: Force
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

P-Delta axial force in the specified direction. If the direction is a projection then this is the
projection of the P-Delta axial force upon the indicated axis of the specified coordinate
system.
Table: Frame Property Modifiers
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: AMod 4/27/2009
Field: AMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for cross-section (axial) area. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier
specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for the section
property.
Field: AS2Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for shear area in the 2 direction. This item is multiplied times the similar
modifier specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for
the section property.
Field: AS3Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for shear area in the 3 direction. This item is multiplied times the similar
modifier specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for
the section property.
Field: JMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for torsional constant. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier
specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for the section
property.
Field: I22Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for moment of inertia about the local 2-axis. This item is multiplied times the
similar modifier specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier
specified for the section property.
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Field: I33Mod 4/27/2009
Field: I33Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for moment of inertia about the local 3-axis. This item is multiplied times the
similar modifier specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier
specified for the section property.
Field: MassMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for the element self mass. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier
specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for the section
property.
Field: WeightMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for the element self weight. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier
specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for the section
property.
Table: Frame Property Modifier Definitions
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a defined frame property modifier.
Field: AMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for cross-section (axial) area. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier
specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for the section
property.
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Field: AS2Mod 4/27/2009
Field: AS2Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for shear area in the 2 direction. This item is multiplied times the similar
modifier specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for
the section property.
Field: AS3Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for shear area in the 3 direction. This item is multiplied times the similar
modifier specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for
the section property.
Field: JMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for torsional constant. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier
specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for the section
property.
Field: I22Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for moment of inertia about the local 2-axis. This item is multiplied times the
similar modifier specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier
specified for the section property.
Field: I33Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for moment of inertia about the local 3-axis. This item is multiplied times the
similar modifier specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier
specified for the section property.
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Field: MassMod 4/27/2009
Field: MassMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for the element self mass. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier
specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for the section
property.
Field: WeightMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for the element self weight. This item is multiplied times the similar modifier
specified for the section property; it does not replace the modifier specified for the section
property.
Table: Frame Release Assignments 1 - General
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: PI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the axial degree of freedom is released at the I-
end of the object.
Field: V2I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the shear in the local 2-axis direction degree of
freedom is released at the I-end of the object.
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Field: V3I 4/27/2009
Field: V3I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the shear in the local 3-axis direction degree of
freedom is released at the I-end of the object.
Field: TI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the torsion degree of freedom is released at the
I-end of the object.
Field: M2I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the moment about the local 2-axis degree of
freedom is released at the I-end of the object.
Field: M3I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the moment about the local 3-axis degree of
freedom is released at the I-end of the object.
Field: PJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the axial degree of freedom is released at the J -
end of the object.
Field: V2J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the shear in the local 2-axis direction degree of
freedom is released at the J -end of the object.
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Field: V3J 4/27/2009
Field: V3J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the shear in the local 3-axis direction degree of
freedom is released at the J -end of the object.
Field: TJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the torsion degree of freedom is released at the
I-end of the object.
Field: M2J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the moment about the local 2-axis degree of
freedom is released at the J -end of the object.
Field: M3J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the moment about the local 3-axis degree of
freedom is released at the J -end of the object.
Field: PartialFix
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if any of the releases assigned at the specified object end have partial
fixity. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Frame Release Assignments 2 - Partial Fixity
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: PI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

Partial fixity spring stiffness for axial deformations at the I-end of the object.
Field: V2I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

Partial fixity spring stiffness for shear deformations in the local 2-axis direction at the I-
end of the object.
Field: V3I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

Partial fixity spring stiffness for shear deformations in the local 3-axis direction at the I-
end of the object.
Field: TI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

Partial fixity spring stiffness for torsional deformations at the I-end of the object.
Field: M2I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

Partial fixity spring stiffness for moment (rotational) deformations about the local 2-axis at
the I-end of the object.
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Field: M3I 4/27/2009
Field: M3I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

Partial fixity spring stiffness for moment (rotational) deformations about the local 3-axis at
the I-end of the object.
Field: PJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

Partial fixity spring stiffness for axial deformations at the J -end of the object.
Field: V2J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

Partial fixity spring stiffness for shear deformations in the local 2-axis direction at the J -
end of the object.
Field: V3J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

Partial fixity spring stiffness for shear deformations in the local 3-axis direction at the J -
end of the object.
Field: TJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

Partial fixity spring stiffness for torsional deformations at the I-end of the object.
Field: M2J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

Partial fixity spring stiffness for moment (rotational) deformations about the local 2-axis at
the J -end of the object.
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Field: M3J 4/27/2009
Field: M3J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

Partial fixity spring stiffness for moment (rotational) deformations about the local 3-axis at
the J -end of the object.
Table: Frame Release Definitions
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a defined frame release.
Field: PI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the axial degree of freedom is released at the I-
end of the object.
Field: V2I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the shear in the local 2-axis direction degree of
freedom is released at the I-end of the object.
Field: V3I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the shear in the local 3-axis direction degree of
freedom is released at the I-end of the object.
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Field: TI 4/27/2009
Field: TI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the torsion degree of freedom is released at the
I-end of the object.
Field: M2I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the moment about the local 2-axis degree of
freedom is released at the I-end of the object.
Field: M3I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the moment about the local 3-axis degree of
freedom is released at the I-end of the object.
Field: PJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the axial degree of freedom is released at the J -
end of the object.
Field: V2J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the shear in the local 2-axis direction degree of
freedom is released at the J -end of the object.
Field: V3J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the shear in the local 3-axis direction degree of
freedom is released at the J -end of the object.
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Field: TJ 4/27/2009
Field: TJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the torsion degree of freedom is released at the
I-end of the object.
Field: M2J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the moment about the local 2-axis degree of
freedom is released at the J -end of the object.
Field: M3J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the moment about the local 3-axis degree of
freedom is released at the J -end of the object.
Field: StiffPI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

Partial fixity spring stiffness for axial deformations at the I-end of the object.
Field: StiffV2I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

Partial fixity spring stiffness for shear deformations in the local 2-axis direction at the I-
end of the object.
Field: StiffV3I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

Partial fixity spring stiffness for shear deformations in the local 3-axis direction at the I-
end of the object.
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Field: StiffTI 4/27/2009
Field: StiffTI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

Partial fixity spring stiffness for torsional deformations at the I-end of the object.
Field: StiffM2I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

Partial fixity spring stiffness for moment (rotational) deformations about the local 2-axis at
the I-end of the object.
Field: StiffM3I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

Partial fixity spring stiffness for moment (rotational) deformations about the local 3-axis at
the I-end of the object.
Field: StiffPJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

Partial fixity spring stiffness for axial deformations at the J -end of the object.
Field: StiffV2J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

Partial fixity spring stiffness for shear deformations in the local 2-axis direction at the J -
end of the object.
Field: StiffV3J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

Partial fixity spring stiffness for shear deformations in the local 3-axis direction at the J -
end of the object.
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Field: StiffTJ 4/27/2009
Field: StiffTJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

Partial fixity spring stiffness for torsional deformations at the I-end of the object.
Field: StiffM2J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

Partial fixity spring stiffness for moment (rotational) deformations about the local 2-axis at
the J -end of the object.
Field: StiffM3J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

Partial fixity spring stiffness for moment (rotational) deformations about the local 3-axis at
the J -end of the object.
Table: Frame Section Assignments
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: SectionType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either I/Wide Flange, Channel, Tee, Angle, Double Angle, Box/Tube, Pipe,
Rectangular, Circle, General, Auto Select List, or Nonprismatic indicating the type of
frame section assigned to the object.
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Field: AutoSelect 4/27/2009
Field: AutoSelect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

If the frame section type is an auto select list then this column contains the name of the
auto select section list assigned to the object. Otherwise it is N.A.
Field: AnalSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is the name of the analysis section assigned to the frame object. The analysis section
is the frame section property that was used in the last analysis performed. If no analysis
has been performed then it is the name of the frame section assigned to the object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is the name of the design section currently associated with the object. If no design has
been run then this item is reported as N.A.
Field: MatProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Default, or the name of a Material. Default means that the material
property for the frame object is taken from the material property designated for the frame
section that is assigned to the frame object.
Field: NPSectType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Default or Advanced indicating the nonprismatic section assignment
parameters type.
Field: NPSectLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total nonprismatic section length. This item only applies when the NPSectType item
is Advanced.
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Field: NPSectRD 4/27/2009
Field: NPSectRD
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The relative distance along the nonprismatic section to the I-End (start) of the line object.
This item only applies when the NPSectType item is Advanced.
Table: Frame Section Properties 01 - General
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the frame section, for example, W8X10 or FSEC1.
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the material property assigned to the frame section.
Field: Shape
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The section shape type. It is one of the following:
I/Wide Flange,
Channel,
Tee,
Angle,
Double Angle,
Box/Tube,
Pipe,
Rectangular,
Circle,
General,
Double Channel,
Auto Select,
SD Section,
Nonprismatic,
Bridge Section,
Cold Formed C,
Cold Formed 2C(I),
Cold Formed Z,
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Field: AutoType 4/27/2009
Cold Formed L,
Cold Formed 2L(T),
Cold Formed Hat,
BU I Cover Plate,
PC Conc I Girder, and
PC Conc U Girder.
Field: AutoType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Steel, Aluminum or Cold Formed indicating the Auto select list design type.
Field: t3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Overall depth of the section measured perpendicular to the local 3-axis. This dimension is
the primary dimension affecting I33.
Field: t2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Overall width of the section measured perpendicular to the local 2-axis. This dimension is
the primary dimension affecting I22.
Field: tf
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Flange thickness for the section. This applies to both the top and bottom flanges of all
sections except I/Wide Flange sections for which it only applies to the top flange. The
flanges are oriented parallel to the section local 3-axis.
Field: tw
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Web thickness for the section. For double angles it is the web thickness of one of the
angles. For double channels it is the web thickness of one of the channels. For pipes it is
the wall thickness of the pipe. For cold formed sections it is the thickness of the section.
The webs are oriented parallel to the section local 2-axis.
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Field: t2b 4/27/2009
Field: t2b
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies to I/Wide Flange sections. It is the width of the bottom flange.
Field: tfb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies to I/Wide Flange sections. It is the thickness of the bottom flange.
Field: dis
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This is the separation distance between double angles or double channels.
Field: Radius
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The radius used in a cold formed section.
Field: LipDepth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The lip depth for a cold formed section.
Field: LipAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The lip angle in degrees for a cold formed Z section.
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Cross-section area of the section.
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Field: TorsConst 4/27/2009
Field: TorsConst
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

Torsional constant.
Field: I33
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

Moment of inertia for bending about the local 3 axis.
Field: I22
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

Moment of inertia for bending about the local 2 axis.
Field: AS2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Shear area for shear in the local 2-axis direction.
Field: AS3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Shear area for shear in the local 3-axis direction.
Field: S33
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length3 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length3

Section modulus for bending about the local 3 axis.
Field: S22
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length3 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length3

Section modulus for bending about the local 2 axis.
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Field: Z33 4/27/2009
Field: Z33
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length3 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length3

Plastic modulus for bending about the local 3 axis.
Field: Z22
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length3 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length3

Plastic modulus for bending about the local 2 axis.
Field: R33
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Radius of gyration about the local 3 axis.
Field: R22
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Radius of gyration about the local 2 axis.
Field: ConcCol
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is either Yes, indicating that the frame section is a concrete column, or it is No.
If it is Yes then additional information about the section is included in the Concrete
Column Properties table.
Field: ConcBeam
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is either Yes, indicating that the frame section is a concrete beam, or it is No. If
it is Yes then additional information about the section is included in the Concrete Beam
Properties table.
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Field: Color 4/27/2009
Field: Color
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color associated with the
section.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Field: TotalWt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

Total weight of all objects in the model that are assigned the specified frame section
property.
Field: TotalMass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Mass (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length

Total mass of all objects in the model that are assigned the specified frame section
property.
Field: FromFile
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the section properties are obtained from a section property database
file. Otherwise it is No.
Field: AMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Area modifier for the specified frame section property. This item is used for analysis only,
not design. For nonprismatic sections this item is taken by the analysis as 1 regardless of
what you input.
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Field: A2Mod 4/27/2009
Field: A2Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear area modifier for shear parallel to the local 2-axis for the specified frame section
property. This item is used for analysis only, not design. For nonprismatic sections this
item is taken by the analysis as 1 regardless of what you input.
Field: A3Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear area modifier for shear parallel to the local 3-axis for the specified frame section
property. This item is used for analysis only, not design. For nonprismatic sections this
item is taken by the analysis as 1 regardless of what you input.
Field: JMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Torsional constant modifier for the specified frame section property. This item is used for
analysis only, not design. For nonprismatic sections this item is taken by the analysis as 1
regardless of what you input.
Field: I2Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Moment of inertia modifier for bending about the local 2-axis for the specified frame
section property. This item is used for analysis only, not design. For nonprismatic
sections this item is taken by the analysis as 1 regardless of what you input.
Field: I3Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Moment of inertia modifier for bending about the local 3-axis for the specified frame
section property. This item is used for analysis only, not design. For nonprismatic
sections this item is taken by the analysis as 1 regardless of what you input.
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Field: MMod 4/27/2009
Field: MMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Mass multiplier for the specified frame section property. This item is used for analysis
only, not design. For nonprismatic sections this item is taken by the analysis as 1
regardless of what you input.
Field: WMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Weight multiplier for the specified frame section property. This item is used for analysis
only, not design. For nonprismatic sections this item is taken by the analysis as 1
regardless of what you input.
Field: SectInFile
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the section as it appears in the section property database file.
Field: FileName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name (full path) of the section property database file from which the section
properties are to be obtained. This item only applies when the FromFile item is Yes.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified frame section property.
Field: Notes
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

User notes for the specified frame section property.
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Field: SectionName 4/27/2009
Table: Frame Section Properties 02 - Concrete Column
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a frame section property assigned to a frame object.
Field: RebarMatL
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property for the longitudinal reinforcing steel in the section.
Field: RebarMatC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property for the confinement reinforcing steel (ties) in the section.
Field: ReinfConfig
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Rectangular or Circular indicating the configuration of the column
longitudinal reinforcing. This item only applies when the section type is rectangular.
Circular section types are always assumed to have circular reinforcing configurations.
Field: LatReinf
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Ties or Spiral indicating the type of column lateral (shear) reinforcing. This
item only applies when the ReinfConfig item is Circular.
Field: Cover
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The clear cover for the confinement steel (ties).

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Field: NumBars3Dir 4/27/2009
In the special case of circular reinforcement in a rectangular column, the cover is taken to
be the minimum clear cover.
Field: NumBars3Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item applies to a rectangular reinforcing configuration. It is the number of
longitudinal bars (including the corner bar) on each face of the column that is parallel to
the local 3-axis of the column.
Field: NumBars2Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item applies to a rectangular reinforcing configuration. It is the number of
longitudinal bars (including the corner bar) on each face of the column that is parallel to
the local 2-axis of the column.
Field: NumBarsCirc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item applies to a circular reinforcing configuration. It is the total number of
longitudinal reinforcing bars in the column.
Field: BarSizeL
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The specified size of longitudinal reinforcing bars in the column.
Field: BarSizeC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The specified size of confinement reinforcing bars (ties) in the column.
Field: SpacingC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The longitudinal spacing of the confiement bars (ties).
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Field: NumCBars2 4/27/2009
Field: NumCBars2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item applies to a rectangular reinforcing configuration. It is the number of
confinement bars (tie legs) running in the local 2-axis of the column.
Field: NumCBars3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item applies to a rectangular reinforcing configuration. It is the number of
confinement bars (tie legs) running in the local 3-axis of the column.
Field: ReinfType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the column longitudinal reinforcing is to
be designed or checked.
Table: Frame Section Properties 03 - Concrete Beam
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a frame section property assigned to a frame object.
Field: RebarMatL
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property for the longitudinal reinforcing steel in the section.
Field: RebarMatC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property for the confinement reinforcing steel (ties) in the section.
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Field: TopCover 4/27/2009
Field: TopCover
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the top of the beam to the centroid of the top longitudinal
reinforcement.
Field: BotCover
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the bottom of the beam to the centroid of the bottom longitudinal
reinforcement.
Field: TopLeftArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total area of longitudinal reinforcement at the top left end of the beam.
Field: TopRghtArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total area of longitudinal reinforcement at the top right end of the beam.
Field: BotLeftArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total area of longitudinal reinforcement at the bottom left end of the beam.
Field: BotRghtArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total area of longitudinal reinforcement at the bottom right end of the beam.
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Field: ListName 4/27/2009
Table: Frame Section Properties 04 - Auto Select
Field: ListName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the auto select section list.
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a frame section that is assigned to the auto select section list.
Table: Frame Section Properties 05 - Nonprismatic
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the frame section.
Field: NumSegments
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of segments that define the nonprismatic section.
Field: SegmentNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The segment number.
Field: StartSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the frame section property at the beginning of the specified segment.
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Field: EndSect 4/27/2009
Field: EndSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the frame section property at the end of the specified segment.
Field: LengthType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Absolute or Variable indicating the type of length specified. For import this
item determines which of the two length fields, AbsLength or VarLength will be read.
Field: AbsLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute (fixed) length of the segment, if any.
Field: VarLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The specified variable length of the segment, if any.
Field: EI33Var
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Linear, Parabolic or Cubic indicating the variation of E*I33 along the
specified segment.
Field: EI22Var
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Linear, Parabolic or Cubic indicating the variation of E*I22 along the
specified segment.
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Field: SectionName 4/27/2009
Table: Frame Section Properties 06 - Polygon Data
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the frame section.
Field: Polygon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The polygon number.
Field: Point
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The point number in the associated polygon.
Field: X
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate (parallel to axis 3) of the specified point measured from the lower left-
hand corner of the section.
Field: Y
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate (parallel to axis 2) of the specified point measured from the lower left-
hand corner of the section.
Field: Opening
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the polygon represents an opening in the section. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: Material 4/27/2009
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the polygon. This item is only applicable when the
Opening item is No.
Field: RefPtX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate (parallel to axis 3) of section reference point measured from the lower
left-hand corner of the section.
Field: RefPtY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate (parallel to axis 2) of section reference point measured from the lower
left-hand corner of the section.
Table: Frame Section Properties 07 - BU I Cover Plate
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the frame section.
Field: ItemType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either I Section, Top Cover Plate or Bottom Cover Plate indicating the section item
type considered.
Field: ISection
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the I section property. This item only applies the ItemType item is I Section.
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Field: FyTF 4/27/2009
Field: FyTF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The yield stress used for the I section top flange. Inputting 0 means that the yield stress
specified for the I section is used. This item only applies the ItemType item is I Section.
Field: FyW
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The yield stress used for the I section web. Inputting 0 means that the yield stress
specified for the I section is used. This item only applies the ItemType item is I Section.
Field: FyBF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The yield stress used for the I section bottom flange. Inputting 0 means that the yield
stress specified for the I section is used. This item only applies the ItemType item is I
Section.
Field: CPMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the steel material property used for a coverplate. This item only applies the
ItemType item is Top Cover Plate or Bottom Cover Plate.
Field: CPWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the coverplate. This item only applies the ItemType item is Top Cover Plate
or Bottom Cover Plate.
Field: CPThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the coverplate. This item only applies the ItemType item is Top Cover
Plate or Bottom Cover Plate.
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Field: SectionName 4/27/2009
Table: Frame Section Properties 08 - PCC I Girder
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the frame section.
Field: B1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the girder top flange.
Field: B2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the girder bottom flange.
Field: B3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the girder web.
Field: B4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the girder top fillet.
Field: D1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total depth of the girder.
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Field: D2 4/27/2009
Field: D2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum depth of the girder top flange.
Field: D3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum depth of the girder top flange.
Field: D4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The depth of the girder top fillet.
Field: D5
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The depth of the girder bottom fillet.
Field: D6
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The depth of the girder bottom flange.
Table: Frame Section Properties 09 - PCC U Girder
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the frame section.
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Field: B1 4/27/2009
Field: B1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The overall width of the top of the U girder.
Field: B2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The overall width of the bottom of the U girder.
Field: B3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of each U girder web.
Field: B4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the fillet in the girder bottom flange.
Field: B5
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of top flange extension beyond the web toward the inside of the U girder.
Field: B6
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of top flange extension beyond the web toward the outside of the U girder.
Field: D1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total depth of the girder.
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Field: D2 4/27/2009
Field: D2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum depth of the girder bottom flange.
Field: D3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The depth of the girder bottom flange fillets.
Field: D4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The depth of the fillet on the top flange extension beyond the web toward the outside of
the U girder.
Field: D5
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The depth of the top flange extension beyond the web toward the outside of the U girder
not including the fillet depth.
Field: D6
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The depth of the fillet on the top flange extension beyond the web toward the inside of the
U girder.
Field: D7
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The depth of the top flange extension beyond the web toward the inside of the U girder not
including the fillet depth.
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Field: SectionName 4/27/2009
Table: Frame Section Properties 10 - Steel Joist General
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the frame section.
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property for the steel joist.
Field: Color
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color associated with the
section.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Field: JoistType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Standard or Envelope indicating the joist design type. Standard is like the K
series joists and Envelope is like the KCS series joists.
Field: Depth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The overall depth of the joist.
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Field: UnitWt 4/27/2009
Field: UnitWt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The unit weight (force per unit length) of the joist.
Field: AnalysisI33
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The joist moment of inertia used for analysis.
Field: MomCap
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The moment capacity for the joist. This item only applies when the J oistType item is
Envelope.
Field: ShearCap
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The shear capacity for the joist. This item only applies when the J oistType item is
Envelope.
Field: MinSpan
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum span length for the joist. This item only applies when the J oistType item is
Envelope.
Field: MaxSpan
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum span length for the joist. This item only applies when the J oistType item is
Envelope.
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Field: SectionName 4/27/2009
Table: Frame Section Properties 11 - Steel Joist Data
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the frame section.
Field: SpanLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The joist span length for which the specified capacities and I33 apply.
Field: TLCap
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The joist total load capacity for the specified span length.
Field: LLDeflCap
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The joist live load capacity that will limit live load deflection to L/360 for the specified
span length.
Field: I33
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

The joist moment of inertia for the specified span length.
Table: Frame Section Properties - Bridge Object Flags
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the frame section.
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Field: AutoBridge 4/27/2009
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the frame section is an automatically created bridge section. Otherwise
it is No.
Field: BridgeSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge section with which this frame section is associated.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this frame section is associated.
Field: BOSpan
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the span in the bridge object with which this frame section is associated.
Field: BOSpanDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance along the bridge object span indicated by the BOSpan item at which this
frame section applies.
Table: Frame Spring Assignments
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: Type 4/27/2009
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Simple or Link Property indicating the type of spring specified.
Field: Stiffness
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Trans Stiffness/Length (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length/Length

Spring stiffness per unit length along the line object in the direction specified. This item
only applies when the Type item is Simple.
Field: SimpleType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Tension and Compression, Compression Only, or Tension Only indicating
the type of simple spring specified.
Field: LinkProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the link property assigned to the spring. This item only applies when the
Type item is Link Property.
Field: Dir1Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Object Axes, Line 2-3 Plane, or User Vector indicating the method used to
define the tension direction for simple springs or the link local 1-axis direction for Link
Property springs.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either -3, -2, -1, 1, 2 or 3 indicating the tension direction for simple springs or the
link local 1-axis direction for Link Property springs. The -3, -2, -1, 1, 2 and 3 items refer
to the line object local axes directions.

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Field: Axis1Angle 4/27/2009
This item only applies when the Dir1Type item is Object Axes.
Field: Axis1Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle in degrees mesured counterclockwise from the line object local 2-axis to the
tension direction for simple springs or the link local 1-axis direction for Link Property
springs when they are oriented in the line 2-3 plane.

This item only applies when the Dir1Type item is Line 2-3 Plane.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system in which a user vector is specified to define the tension direction
for simple springs or the link local 1-axis direction for Link Property springs.

This item only applies when the Dir1Type item is User Vector.
Field: VecX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

VecX, VecY and VecZ define the X, Y and Z (or 1, 2 and 3) components of the user
specified direction vector for the tension direction for simple springs or the link local 1-
axis direction for Link Property springs. VecX, VecY and VecZ are in the coordinate
system specified by the CoordSys item.

This item only applies when the Dir1Type item is User Vector.
Field: VecY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

VecX, VecY and VecZ define the X, Y and Z (or 1, 2 and 3) components of the user
specified direction vector for the tension direction for simple springs or the link local 1-
axis direction for Link Property springs. VecX, VecY and VecZ are in the coordinate
system specified by the CoordSys item.

This item only applies when the Dir1Type item is User Vector.
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Field: VecZ 4/27/2009
Field: VecZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

VecX, VecY and VecZ define the X, Y and Z (or 1, 2 and 3) components of the user
specified direction vector for the tension direction for simple springs or the link local 1-
axis direction for Link Property springs. VecX, VecY and VecZ are in the coordinate
system specified by the CoordSys item.

This item only applies when the Dir1Type item is User Vector.
Field: Axis2Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle in degrees that the link local 2 axis is rotated from its default orientation. This
item only applies when the Type item is Link Property.
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the spring assignment to the frame object is automatically created from
a bridge object. Otherwise it is No.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this spring assignment is associated.
Table: Frame Tension And Compression Limits
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: TensLimit 4/27/2009
Field: TensLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a tension limit exists for the object. Otherwise it is No. For import,
the Tension item is only read if this item is Yes.
Field: CompLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a compression limit exists for the object. Otherwise it is No. For
import, the Compression item is only read if this item is Yes.
Field: Tension
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The tension limit for the object.
Field: Compression
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The compression limit for the object.
Table: Frame Vehicle Response Component Overwrites
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Usage
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either AASHTO HL - Superstructure, AASHTO HL - Reaction, or AASHTO H &
HS Superstructure indicating the vehicle type and structural member type to which the
overwrite applies.
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Field: Component 4/27/2009

AASHTO HL - Superstructure refers to the superstructure negative moments over
supports and applies to AASHTO H, HS and HL loading.

AASHTO HL - Reaction refers to reactions at interior supports (piers) and applies only to
AASHTO HL loaoding.

AASHTO H & HS Superstructure refers to superstructure moments (positive or negative)
and applies to AASHTO H and HS loading.
Field: Component
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either P, V2, V3, T, M2 or M3 indicating the output component to which the
overwrite applies.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Do Not Use, Use Positive Values, Use Negative Values, or Use All Values
indicating the portion of the output for the specified component to which the overwrite
applies.
Table: Function - Plot Functions
Field: PlotFunc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a plot function.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is the type of plot function. It may be LoadFunc, Energy, BaseReac, J oint, Frame,
AreaShell, AreaPlane, AreaASolid, Solid, Link, SectionCut or GenDispl.
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Field: ObjectLabel 4/27/2009
Field: ObjectLabel
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

For J oint, Frame, AreaShell, AreaPlane, AreaASolid, Solid and Link-type plot functions
this is the label of the object for which the plot function is defined. For Section Cut plot
functions it is the name of the section cut. For Generalized Displacement plot functions it
is the name of the generalized displacement. The field is not filled for Load Function,
Energy and BaseReac-type plot functions.
Field: DistType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either RelDist or AbsDist. It indicates which of the distance fields (RelDist or
AbsDist) will be read on import.
Field: RelDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The relative distance from the I-end of the frame object to the location where the frame
forces are to be reported. If this location does not fall at an output station then the output
forces are reported at the output station closest to the specified location. The relative
distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the length of the frame object.
Field: AbsDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The absolute distance from the I-end of the frame object to the location where the frame
forces are to be reported. If this location does not fall at an output station then the output
forces are reported at the output station closest to the specified location.
Field: Component
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item depends on the type of plot function. The following values are possible for each
plot function:

Load Function: Acc Dir 1, Acc Dir 2, Acc DirZ, or the name of any load pattern.

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Field: Mode 4/27/2009
Energy: Input, Kinetic, Potential, Modal Damping, Link Damper, Link Hysteretic and
Error.

Base: VX, VY, VZ, MX, MY, MZ

J oint: RelDispU1, RelDispU2, RelDispU3, RelDispR1, RelDispR2, RelDispR3,
RelVelU1, RelVelU2, RelVelU3, RelVelR1, RelVelR2, RelVelR3, RelAccelU1,
RelAccelU2, RelAccelU3, RelAccelR1, RelAccelR2, RelAccelR3, AbsDispU1,
AbsDispU2, AbsDispU3, AbsDispR1, AbsDispR2, AbsDispR3, AbsVelU1, AbsVelU2,
AbsVelU3, AbsVelR1, AbsVelR2, AbsVelR3, AbsAccelU1, AbsAccelU2, AbsAccelU3,
AbsAccelR1, AbsAccelR2, AbsAccelR3, ReactionF1, ReactionF2, ReactionF3,
ReactionM1, ReactionM2, ReactionM3.

Frame: P, V2, V3, T, M2, M3

AreaShell Resultants: F11, F22, F12, FMax, FMin, FVM, M11, M22, M12, MMax,
MMin, V13, V23, VMax.

AreaShell Top Stresses: TopS11, TopS22, TopS12, TopSMax, TopSMin, TopSVM,
TopS13, TopS23, TopSVMax.

AreaShell Bottom Stresses: BotS11, BotS22, BotS12, BotSMax, BotSMin, BotSVM,
BotS13, BotS23, BotSVMax.

AreaShell Layer Stresses: LayS11, LayS22, LayS12, LaySMax, LaySMin, LaySVM,
LayS13, LayS23, LaySVMax.

AreaPlane: S11, S22, S33, S12, SMax, SMin, SVM.

AreaAsolid: S11, S22, S33, S12, SMax, SMin, SVM.

Solid: S11, S22, S33, S12, S13, S23, SMax, SMid, SMin, SVM.

Link: DeformU1, DeformU2, DeformU3, DeformR1, DeformR2, DeformR3, PI, V2I,
V3I, TI, M2I, M3I, PJ , V2J , V3J , TJ , M2J , M3J ,Section Cut: F1, F2, F3, M1, M2, M3,

Generalized Displacement: Not Used.
Field: Mode
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either All, indicating that all modes are considered in the output, or it is a single
mode number, indicating that only the specified mode is considered in the output.
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Field: RefItem 4/27/2009
Field: RefItem
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'CSys Origin' or the name of a joint attached to the specified object. This
item only applies for area objects and solid objects. It is the reference location from which
the output location is determined using the specified offsets.

If the specified coordinate system is 'Local' then this item must be a joint.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the coordinate system in which the offsets to the output point are specified.
This item only applies for area objects and solid objects.
Field: OffsetX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The offset from the specified reference point to the output location in the coordinate
system X direction. If the Local coordinate system is specified then this is the offset in the
local 1 direction.

This item only applies for area objects and solid objects.
Field: OffsetY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The offset from the specified reference point to the output location in the coordinate
system Y direction. If the Local coordinate system is specified then this is the offset in the
local 2 direction.

This item only applies for area objects and solid objects.
Field: OffsetZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The offset from the specified reference point to the output location in the coordinate
system Z direction. If the Local coordinate system is specified then this is the offset in the
local 3 direction.
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Field: ClosestJt 4/27/2009

This item only applies for area objects and solid objects.
Field: ClosestJt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the output location is to be the closest analysis model joint associated
with the specified object to the output location specified by the offsets.

This item only applies for area objects and solid objects.
Field: LayerName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This name of a layer in a layered shell for which layered shell stresses are reported.

This item only applies for area objects with layered shellsection assignments.
Field: ThickLoc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either -2, -1, 0, or a number greater than 0. A value of -2 means stresses are
reported at the bottom of the layer, -1 means the top of the layer, 0 means midheight of the
layer, and greater than 0 means at the specified integration point.

This item only applies for area objects with layered shellsection assignments.
Table: Function - Power Spectral Density - From File
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the power spectral density function from file.
Field: Frequency
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Frequency for a step in the power spectral density function.
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Field: Value 4/27/2009
Field: Value
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The power spectral density function value at the specified time. The units for this item are
the reciprocal of the frequency units.
Field: FreqUnits
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Hz or RPM indicating the units of the frequency in the file. Note that for
power spectral density functions the units of the Value item are the reciprocal of the units
for the Frequency item.
Field: HeaderLines
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of lines SAP2000 will ignore at the beginning of the file.
Field: PrefixChars
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of characters SAP2000 will ignore at the beginning of each line in the file.
Field: PtsPerLine
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

How many function values, or sets of time and function values, depending on the
DataType, are specified on each line of the file.
Field: DataType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Equal Interval or Freq and Value. Equal Interval means that the file contains
function values that are spaced at an equal frequency value that is specified in the Interval
column. Freq and Value means that the file contains sets of frequency and function values.
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Field: FormatType 4/27/2009
Field: FormatType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Free or Fixed indicating the format type for the data in the file.
Field: FixedLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the number of characters per item that applies if the format type is Fixed.
Field: Interval
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

An equal frequency interval between function values. This item applies when DataType is
Equal Interval.
Field: FileName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the text file containing the function.
Table: Function - Power Spectral Density - User
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the user-defined power spectral density function.
Field: Frequency
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

Frequency in Hz for a step in the power spectral density function.
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Field: Value 4/27/2009
Field: Value
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The power spectral density function value at the specified time. The units for this item are
the reciprocal of the frequency units.
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - AASHTO 2006
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the AASHTO 2006 response spectrum function.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
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Field: A 4/27/2009
Field: A
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The AASHTO 2006 acceleration coefficient specified in AASHTO LRFD 2006 Article
3.10.2.
Field: SoilType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either I, II, III or IV indicating the Soil Profile Type specified in AASHTO LRFD
2006 Table 3.10.5.1-1.
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - AASHTO 2007
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the AASHTO 2007 response spectrum function.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
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Field: FuncDamp 4/27/2009
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
Field: AccOption
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Latitude/Longitude, Zip Code or User indicating the option used to
determine the Ss and S1 spectral accelerations.
Field: Latitude
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only applicable when the AccOption item is Latitude/Longitude.
Field: Longitude
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only applicable when the AccOption item is Latitude/Longitude.
Field: ZipCode
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The 5-digit zip code of the site where the response spectrum is desired.

This item is only applicable when the AccOption item is Zip Code.

Note that the Ss and S1 values used for this option are those at the center of the specified
zip codes; they are not maximum or minimum values. For some zip codes (such as those
in coastal California) there may be significance variation of Ss and S1 over the zip
code.Thus the zip code option should be used with care. In general, the
Latitude/Longitude method is recommended.
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Field: Ss 4/27/2009
Field: Ss
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only imported when the AccOption item is User.
Field: S1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only imported when the AccOption item is User.
Field: PGA
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only imported when the AccOption item is User.
Field: SiteClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A, B, C, D, E or F indicating the site class for the considered site.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only imported when the SiteClass item is F.
Field: Fv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only imported when the SiteClass item is F.
Field: Fpga
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only imported when the SiteClass item is F.
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Field: SDS 4/27/2009
Field: SDS
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The design response spectrum acceleration at short periods. SDS =Fa * Ss.
Field: SD1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The design response spectrum acceleration at 1-second period. SD1 =Fv * S1.
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - AS 1170 2007
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the AS 1170.4 2007 response spectrum function.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
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Field: SiteClass 4/27/2009
Field: SiteClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A, B, C, D or E indicating the Site Sub Soil Class.
Field: ProbFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The AS 1170.4 2007 probability factor, kp, specified in Table 3.1.
Field: HazFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The AS 1170.4 2007 hazard factor, Z, specified in Table 3.2.
Field: StPerFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The AS 1170.4 2007 structure performance factor, Sp, specified in Table 6.5.
Field: StDucFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The AS 1170.4 2007 structure ductility factor, u, specified in Table 6.5.
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - BOCA96
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the BOCA96 response spectrum function.
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Field: Period 4/27/2009
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
Field: Aa
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The BOCA96 seismic coefficient representing the effective peak acceleration.
Field: Av
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The BOCA96 seismic coefficient representing the effective peak velocity-related
acceleration.
Field: R
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The BOCA96 response modification factor.
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Field: S 4/27/2009
Field: S
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The BOCA96 coefficient for the soil profile characteristics of the site.
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - Chinese 2002
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Chinese 2002 response spectrum function.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
Field: AlphaMax
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum influence factor.
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Field: SI 4/27/2009
Field: SI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following items indicating the Chinese 2002 seismic intensity:
6 (0.05g),
7 (0.10g),
7 (0.15g),
8 (0.20g),
8 (0.30g), or
9 (0.40g).
Field: Tg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The Chinese 2002 characteristic ground period.
Field: PTDF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Chinese 2002 period time discount factor.
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - EuroCode8
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the EuroCode8 response spectrum function.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
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Field: Accel 4/27/2009
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
Field: Ag
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The EuroCode8 design ground acceleration.
Field: SoilClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The EuroCode8 subsoil class. This is either A, B or C.
Field: DampFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The EuroCode8 damping correction factor.
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - EuroCode8 2004
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the EuroCode8 response spectrum function.
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Field: Period 4/27/2009
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

.
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
Field: Ag
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The EuroCode8-2004 design ground acceleration in g, ag.
Field: SpecType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The EuroCode8-2004 spectrum type. This is either 1 or 2.
Field: GroundType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The EuroCode8-2004 ground type. This is either A, B, C, D or E.
Field: LBFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The EuroCode8-2004 lower bound factor, Beta.
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Field: BehaveFact 4/27/2009
Field: BehaveFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The EuroCode8-2004 behavior factor, q.
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - From File
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the response spectrum function from file.
Field: Frequency
Field is Imported: No
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

The response spectrum function frequency value.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
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Field: HeaderLines 4/27/2009
Field: HeaderLines
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Number of header lines in the file that SAP2000 will ignore.
Field: DataType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Freq vs Accel or Period vs Accel.
Field: FileName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the text file containing the function.
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - IBC2003
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the IBC2003 response spectrum function.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
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Field: FuncDamp 4/27/2009
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
Field: SDS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IBC2003 design earthquake spectral response at short periods.
Field: SD1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IBC2003 design earthquake spectral response at a one second period.
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - IBC2006
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the IBC2006 response spectrum function.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
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Field: FuncDamp 4/27/2009
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
Field: AccOption
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Latitude/Longitude, Zip Code or User indicating the option used to
determine the Ss and S1 spectral accelerations.
Field: Latitude
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only applicable when the AccOption item is Latitude/Longitude.
Field: Longitude
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only applicable when the AccOption item is Latitude/Longitude.
Field: ZipCode
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The 5-digit zip code of the site where the response spectrum is desired.

This item is only applicable when the AccOption item is Zip Code.

Note that the Ss and S1 values used for this option are those at the center of the specified
zip codes; they are not maximum or minimum values. For some zip codes (such as those
in coastal California) there may be significance variation of Ss and S1 over the zip
code.Thus the zip code option should be used with care. In general, the
Latitude/Longitude method is recommended.
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Field: Ss 4/27/2009
Field: Ss
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only imported when the AccOption item is User.
Field: S1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only imported when the AccOption item is User.
Field: TL
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The long-period transition period.
Field: SiteClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A, B, C, D, E or F indicating the site class for the considered site.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only imported when the SiteClass item is F.
Field: Fv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only imported when the SiteClass item is F.
Field: SDS
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The design response spectrum acceleration at short periods. SDS =(2/3) * Fa * Ss.
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Field: SD1 4/27/2009
Field: SD1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The design response spectrum acceleration at 1-second period. SD1 =(2/3) * Fv * S1.
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - IS1893:2002
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the IS1893 2002 response spectrum function.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The IS1893 2002 seismic zone factor, Z.
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Field: SoilType 4/27/2009
Field: SoilType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either I, II or III indicating the IS1893 2002 soil type.
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - Italian 3274
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Italian 3274 response spectrum function.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
Field: PGA
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The peak ground acceleration expressed as a fraction of the acceleration due to gravity, g.
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Field: SoilType 4/27/2009
Field: SoilType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A, B, C, E or D indicating the soil type.
Field: StructFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The structure modification factor used to modify horizontal response.
Field: SpecLevel
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Elastic or SLU (Ultimate) indicating the spectrum level.
Field: Direction
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Horizontal or Vertical indicating the response direction.
Field: StructType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Building or Bridge indicating the structure type.
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - NBCC 2005
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the NBCC 2005 response spectrum function.
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Field: Period 4/27/2009
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
Field: PGA
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The peak ground acceleration.
Field: Sa02
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The spectral acceleration at a period of 0.2 seconds.
Field: Sa05
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The spectral acceleration at a period of 0.5 seconds.
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Field: Sa1 4/27/2009
Field: Sa1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The spectral acceleration at a period of 1 second.
Field: Sa2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The spectral acceleration at a period of 2 seconds.
Field: SiteClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A, B, C, D, E or F indicating the site class.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The site coefficient, Fa.

This item is only imported when the Site Class item is F.
Field: Fv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The site coefficient, Fv.

This item is only imported when the Site Class item is F.
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - NBCC95
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the NBCC95 response spectrum function.
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Field: Period 4/27/2009
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
Field: V
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NBCC95 zonal velocity ratio.
Field: Za
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NBCC95 acceleration-related seismic zone.
Field: Zv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NBCC95 velocity-related seismic zone.
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Field: Name 4/27/2009
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - NCHRP 20-07
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the NCHRP 20-07 response spectrum function.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
Field: AccOption
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Latitude/Longitude, Zip Code or User indicating the option used to
determine the Ss and S1 spectral accelerations.
Field: Latitude
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only applicable when the AccOption item is Latitude/Longitude.
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Field: Longitude 4/27/2009
Field: Longitude
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only applicable when the AccOption item is Latitude/Longitude.
Field: ZipCode
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The 5-digit zip code of the site where the response spectrum is desired.

This item is only applicable when the AccOption item is Zip Code.

Note that the Ss and S1 values used for this option are those at the center of the specified
zip codes; they are not maximum or minimum values. For some zip codes (such as those
in coastal California) there may be significance variation of Ss and S1 over the zip
code.Thus the zip code option should be used with care. In general, the
Latitude/Longitude method is recommended.
Field: Ss
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only imported when the AccOption item is User.
Field: S1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only imported when the AccOption item is User.
Field: SiteClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A, B, C, D, E or F indicating the site class for the considered site.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only imported when the SiteClass item is F.
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Field: Fv 4/27/2009
Field: Fv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is only imported when the SiteClass item is F.
Field: SDS
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The design response spectrum acceleration at short periods. SDS =Fa * Ss.
Field: SD1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The design response spectrum acceleration at 1-second period. SD1 =Fv * S1.
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - NEHRP97
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the NEHRP97 response spectrum function.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
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Field: FuncDamp 4/27/2009
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
Field: SDS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NEHRP97 design earthquake spectral response at short periods.
Field: SD1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NEHRP97 design earthquake spectral response at a one second period.
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - NZS 1170 2004
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the NZS 1170.5 2004 response spectrum function.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
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Field: FuncDamp 4/27/2009
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
Field: SiteClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A, B, C, D or E indicating the Site Sub Soil Class.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NZS 1170.5 2004 hazard factor specified in clause 3.1.4.
Field: R
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NZS 1170.5 2004 return period factor specified in clause 3.1.5.
Field: N
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NZS 1170.5 2004 near fault factor specified in clause 3.1.6".
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - NZS4203
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the NZS4203 response spectrum function.
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Field: Period 4/27/2009
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
Field: ScaleFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The NZS4203 scaling factor. The ordinates of the response spectrum are calculated using
1992 NZS4203 Equations 4.6.3 and 4.6.4. If you are using Equation 4.6.3 then you input
the scaling factor as Sp * R * Z * Ls. If you are using Equation 4.6.4 then you input the
scaling factor as Sm * Sp * R * Z * Lu.
Field: SoilCat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The NZS4203 site subsoil category. This is either A, B or C.
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Field: Name 4/27/2009
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - UBC94
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the UBC94 response spectrum function.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The UBC94 seismic zone.
Field: SoilType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The UBC94 soil type. This is either 1, 2 or 3.
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Field: Name 4/27/2009
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - UBC97
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the UBC97 response spectrum function.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
Field: Ca
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The UBC97 seismic coefficient Ca.
Field: Cv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The UBC97 seismic coefficient Cv.
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Field: Name 4/27/2009
Table: Function - Response Spectrum - User
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the user-defined response spectrum function.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The response spectrum function period value.
Field: Accel
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The response spectrum function acceleration value. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the response spectrum case.
Field: FuncDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio (fraction of critical damping) associated with the response spectrum
function.
Table: Function - Steady State - From File
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the steady state function from file.
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Field: Frequency 4/27/2009
Field: Frequency
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Frequency for a step in the steady state function.
Field: Value
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The steady state function value at the specified time. This item is unitless.
Field: FreqUnits
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Hz or RPM indicating the units of the frequency in the file.
Field: HeaderLines
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of lines SAP2000 will ignore at the beginning of the file.
Field: PrefixChars
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of characters SAP2000 will ignore at the beginning of each line in the file.
Field: PtsPerLine
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

How many function values, or sets of time and function values, depending on the
DataType, are specified on each line of the file.
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Field: DataType 4/27/2009
Field: DataType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Equal Interval or Freq and Value. Equal Interval means that the file contains
function values that are spaced at an equal frequency value that is specified in the Interval
column. Freq and Value means that the file contains sets of frequency and function values.
Field: FormatType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Free or Fixed indicating the format type for the data in the file.
Field: FixedLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the number of characters per item that applies if the format type is Fixed.
Field: Interval
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

An equal frequency interval between function values. This item applies when DataType is
Equal Interval.
Field: FileName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the text file containing the function.
Table: Function - Steady State - User
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the user-defined steady state function.
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Field: Frequency 4/27/2009
Field: Frequency
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

Frequency in Hz for a step in the steady state function.
Field: Value
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The steady state function value at the specified time. This item is unitless.
Table: Function - Time History - Cosine
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Cosine time history function.
Field: Time
Field is Imported: No
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Time value for a step in the time history function.
Field: Value
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The time history function value at the specified time. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the time history case.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period of the Cosine function, that is, the time in seconds that it takes for the function
to complete one cycle.
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Field: StepsPerCyc 4/27/2009
Field: StepsPerCyc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of function value points provided for each cycle of the function.
Field: NumCycles
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of cycles in the function.
Field: Amplitude
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum function value in the function.
Table: Function - Time History - From File
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the time history function from file.
Field: Time
Field is Imported: No
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Time value for a step in the time history function.
Field: Value
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The time history function value at the specified time. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the time history case.
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Field: HeaderLines 4/27/2009
Field: HeaderLines
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of lines SAP2000 will ignore at the beginning of the file.
Field: PrefixChars
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of characters SAP2000 will ignore at the beginning of each line in the file.
Field: PtsPerLine
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

How many function values, or sets of time and function values, depending on the
DataType, are specified on each line of the file.
Field: DataType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Equal Interval or Time and Value. Equal Interval means that the file
contains function values that are spaced at an equal time value that is specified in the
Interval column. Time and Value means that the file contains sets of time and function
values.
Field: FormatType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Free or Fixed indicating the format type for the data in the file.
Field: FixedLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the number of characters per item that applies if the format type is Fixed.
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Field: Interval 4/27/2009
Field: Interval
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

An equal time interval between function values. This item applies when DataType is
Equal Interval.
Field: FileName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the text file containing the function.
Table: Function - Time History - Ramp
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Ramp time history function.
Field: Time
Field is Imported: No
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Time value for a step in the time history function.
Field: Value
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The time history function value at the specified time. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the time history case.
Field: RampTime
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The time it takes for the ramp function to initially reach its maximum value.
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Field: Amplitude 4/27/2009
Field: Amplitude
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum function value in the function.
Field: MaxTime
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The time at the end of the ramp function.
Table: Function - Time History - Sawtooth
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Sawtooth time history function.
Field: Time
Field is Imported: No
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Time value for a step in the time history function.
Field: Value
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The time history function value at the specified time. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the time history case.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period of the Sawtooth function, that is, the time in seconds that it takes for the
function to complete one cycle.
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Field: RampTime 4/27/2009
Field: RampTime
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The time it takes for the Sawtooth function to ramp up from a function value of zero to its
maximum amplitude.
Field: NumCycles
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of cycles in the function.
Field: Amplitude
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum function value in the function.
Table: Function - Time History - Sine
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Sine time history function.
Field: Time
Field is Imported: No
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Time value for a step in the time history function.
Field: Value
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The time history function value at the specified time. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the time history case.
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Field: Period 4/27/2009
Field: Period
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period of the Sine function, that is, the time in seconds that it takes for the function to
complete one cycle.
Field: StepsPerCyc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of function value points provided for each cycle of the function.
Field: NumCycles
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of cycles in the function.
Field: Amplitude
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum function value in the function.
Table: Function - Time History - Triangular
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the Triangular time history function.
Field: Time
Field is Imported: No
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Time value for a step in the time history function.
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Field: Value 4/27/2009
Field: Value
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The time history function value at the specified time. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the time history case.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period of the Triangular function, that is, the time in seconds that it takes for the
function to complete one cycle.
Field: NumCycles
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of cycles in the function.
Field: Amplitude
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum function value in the function.
Table: Function - Time History - User
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the user-defined time history function.
Field: Time
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Time value for a step in the time history function.
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Field: Value 4/27/2009
Field: Value
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The time history function value at the specified time. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the time history case.
Table: Function - Time History - User Periodic
Field: Name
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the user-defined periodic time history function.
Field: Time
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Time value for a step in the time history function.
Field: Value
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The time history function value at the specified time. Note that this item is unitless. The
acceleration units are in the scale factor that you specify for the function when you define
the time history case.
Field: NumCycles
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of cycles in the function.
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Field: CoordSys 4/27/2009
Table: General Grids
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the coordinate system with which the general grid system is associated.
Field: GridID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The label for the grid line.
Field: LineType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Straight or Arc indicating the line type. If it is Straight then the X1, Y1, X2
and Y2 items are specified to define the line. If it is Arc then the X1, Y1, X2, Y2, XC and
YC items are specified to define the arc.
Field: X1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of end point 1 on the grid line in the specified coordinate system. Note
that the default bubble location is at the end point 2 end of the grid line.
Field: Y1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of end point 1 on the grid line in the specified coordinate system. Note
that the default bubble location is at the end point 2 end of the grid line.
Field: X2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of end point 2 on the grid line in the specified coordinate system. Note
that the default bubble location is at the end point 2 end of the grid line.
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Field: Y2 4/27/2009
Field: Y2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of end point 2 on the grid line in the specified coordinate system. Note
that the default bubble location is at the end point 2 end of the grid line.
Field: XC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies to arcs. It is the X coordinate of a third point on the arc in the
specified coordinate system.
Field: YC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies to arcs. It is the Y coordinate of a third point on the arc in the
specified coordinate system.
Field: PrimaryGrid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This is either Yes indicating that the grid line is a primary grid line or it is No indicating
that it is a secondary grid line. Secondary grid lines do not display bubbles or grid ID text.
Field: LineColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The color of the grid line.
Field: ColorByUser
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This is either Yes indicating that the grid line color was specified by the user, or it is No
indicating that grid line color was set by the program.
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Field: BubbleSize 4/27/2009
Field: BubbleSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the grid line bubble.
Field: SwitchBub
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This is either Yes indicating that the grid line bubble is to be switched from the default 2-
end of the grid line to the 1-end, or it is No indicating that the bubble is to be at the 2-end.
Field: Visible
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This is either Yes indicating that the grid line is visible or it is No indicating that it is not
visible.
Table: Generalized Displacement Definitions 1 - Translational
Field: GenDispl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the generalized displacement.
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a joint included in the generalized displacement.
Field: U1SF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The scale factor that multiplies the translation of the U1 degree of freedom of the joint.
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Field: U2SF 4/27/2009
Field: U2SF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The scale factor that multiplies the translation of the U2 degree of freedom of the joint.
Field: U3SF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The scale factor that multiplies the translation of the U3 degree of freedom of the joint.
Field: R1SF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Gen Displ L/Rad (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length/rad

The scale factor that multiplies the rotation of the R1 degree of freedom of the joint.
Field: R2SF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Gen Displ L/Rad (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length/rad

The scale factor that multiplies the rotation of the R1 degree of freedom of the joint.
Field: R3SF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Gen Displ L/Rad (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length/rad

The scale factor that multiplies the rotation of the R1 degree of freedom of the joint.
Table: Generalized Displacement Definitions 2 - Rotational
Field: GenDispl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the generalized displacement.
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Field: Joint 4/27/2009
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a joint included in the generalized displacement.
Field: U1SF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Gen Displ Rad/L (Displacements section of form)
Units: Rad/Length

The scale factor that multiplies the translation of the U1 degree of freedom of the joint.
Field: U2SF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Gen Displ Rad/L (Displacements section of form)
Units: Rad/Length

The scale factor that multiplies the translation of the U2 degree of freedom of the joint.
Field: U3SF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Gen Displ Rad/L (Displacements section of form)
Units: Rad/Length

The scale factor that multiplies the translation of the U3 degree of freedom of the joint.
Field: R1SF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The scale factor that multiplies the rotation of the R1 degree of freedom of the joint.
Field: R2SF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The scale factor that multiplies the rotation of the R1 degree of freedom of the joint.
Field: R3SF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The scale factor that multiplies the rotation of the R1 degree of freedom of the joint.
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Field: GRLName 4/27/2009
Table: General Reference Line 01 - General
Field: GRLName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a general reference line.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name the coordinate system in which the general reference line is defined. The
general reference line plan points are defined using X and Y values in this coordinate
system. The general reference line elevation points are defined using an S value which is
a distance along the general reference line when it is projected into the XY plane of this
coordinate system and a Z value in this coordinate system.
Field: DiscLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum discretization length along curves for the general reference line.
Field: DiscAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The maximum discretization angle around curves for the general reference line.
Field: Color
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color of the general
reference line.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
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Field: Visible 4/27/2009
Field: Visible
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This is Yes if the general reference line is visible or No if it is not visible. Note that when
the general reference line is being editied on the screen it is always visible regardless of
this setting.
Table: General Reference Line 02 - Plan Points
Field: GRLName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a general reference line.
Field: X
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the general reference line in the coordinate system in which it is
defined.
Field: Y
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the general reference line in the coordinate system in which it is
defined.
Field: CurveType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The curve type assigned to the considered general reference line definition point.

This is one of the following:
None
Circular Curve
Highway Curve
Parabolic Curve
Bezier Curve
BSpline Curve
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Field: Radius 4/27/2009
Bezier Child
BSpline Child
.
Field: Radius
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

A circular curve radius. This item applies to circular and highway curves.
Field: CurveLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of a highway curve including the circular curve portion and the spiral
transition portions at each end of the curve. This item applies to highway curves.
Field: AngleSym
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured from the X axis in the coordinate system in which the general
reference line is defined to the axis of symmetry of a parabolic curve. This item applies to
parabolic curves.
Field: SlopeRate
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: 1/Length (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: 1/Length

The rate at which the slope of a parabolic curve is changing in percent. This item applies
to parabolic curves.
Field: NumContPts
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of control points for a bezier or a bspline curve. This item applies to bezier
and bspline curves.
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Field: NumDiscPts 4/27/2009
Field: NumDiscPts
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of discretization points for a bezier or a bspline curve. This item applies to
bezier and bspline curves.
Field: CurveOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The curve order of a bspline curve. This item specifies the number of control points that
influence the coordinate of as station along the curve. This item applies to bspline curves.
Field: BezierPar
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The point number of the start point (parent point) of the bezier curve to which the
specified point belongs. This item applies to child points of bezier curves.
Field: BSplinePar
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The point number of the start point (parent point) of the BSpline curve to which the
specified point belongs. This item applies to child points of bspline curves.
Table: General Reference Line 03 - Elevation Points
Field: GRLName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a general reference line.
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Field: S 4/27/2009
Field: S
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

A station along the general reference line. A station is the distance measured from the
beginning of the general reference line when the line is projected into the XY plane of the
coordinate system in which it is defined.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Z coordinate of the general reference line in the coordinate system in which it is
defined.
Field: CurveType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The curve type assigned to the considered general reference line definition point.

This is one of the following:
None
Circular Curve
Highway Curve
Parabolic Curve
Bezier Curve
BSpline Curve
Bezier Child
BSpline Child
.
Field: Radius
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

A circular curve radius. This item applies to circular and highway curves.
Field: CurveLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of a highway curve including the circular curve portion and the spiral
transition portions at each end of the curve. This item applies to highway curves.
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Field: AngleSym 4/27/2009
Field: AngleSym
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured from the X axis in the coordinate system in which the general
reference line is defined to the axis of symmetry of a parabolic curve. This item applies to
parabolic curves.
Field: SlopeRate
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: 1/Length (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: 1/Length

The rate at which the slope of a parabolic curve is changing in percent. This item applies
to parabolic curves.
Field: NumContPts
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of control points for a bezier or a bspline curve. This item applies to bezier
and bspline curves.
Field: NumDiscPts
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of discretization points for a bezier or a bspline curve. This item applies to
bezier and bspline curves.
Field: CurveOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The curve order of a bspline curve. This item specifies the number of control points that
influence the coordinate of as station along the curve. This item applies to bspline curves.
Field: BezierPar
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The point number of the start point (parent point) of the bezier curve to which the
specified point belongs. This item applies to child points of bezier curves.
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Field: BSplinePar 4/27/2009
Field: BSplinePar
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The point number of the start point (parent point) of the BSpline curve to which the
specified point belongs. This item applies to child points of bspline curves.
Table: General Reference Line 04 - Discretized Coordinates
Field: GRLName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a general reference line.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name the coordinate system in which the general reference line is defined. The
general reference line plan points are defined using X and Y values in this coordinate
system. The general reference line elevation points are defined using an S value which is
a distance along the general reference line when it is projected into the XY plane of this
coordinate system and a Z value in this coordinate system.
Field: CurrentCSys
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current coordinate system when this table was created. The X, Y and Z coordinates
reported in this table are in this coordinate system.
Field: S
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

A station along the general reference line. A station is the distance measured from the
beginning of the general reference line when the line is projected into the XY plane of the
coordinate system in which it is defined.
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Field: X 4/27/2009
Field: X
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the general reference line at the specified station in the coordinate
system specified by the CurrentCSys item.
Field: Y
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the general reference line at the specified station in the coordinate
system specified by the CurrentCSys item.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the general reference line at the specified station in the coordinate
system specified by the CurrentCSys item.
Field: GlobalX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X coordinate of the general reference line at the specified station.
Field: GlobalY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y coordinate of the general reference line at the specified station.
Field: GlobalZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z coordinate of the general reference line at the specified station.
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Field: CoordSys 4/27/2009
Table: Grid Lines
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the coordinate system for which the grid lines are defined.
Field: AxisDir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either X, R, Y, T or Z indicating the axis direction used to locate the grid line. X
and Y only apply to Cartesian coordinate systems. R and T only apply to Cylindrical
coordinate systems. Z applies to both Cartesian and Cylindrical coordinate systems.
Field: GridID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the grid line.
Field: XRYZCoord
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Location of the grid line along the axis specified by the AxisDir item when the AxisDir
item is X, R, Y or Z.
Field: TAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Location (angle) of the grid line when the AxisDir item is T.
Field: LineType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Primary or Secondary indicating the type of grid line.
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Field: LineColor 4/27/2009
Field: LineColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color of the grid line.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Field: Visible
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the grid line is visible. Otherwise it is No.
Field: BubbleLoc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Start or End indicating that the grid line bubble occurs at the start or the end
of the grid line.
Field: AllVisible
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the all grid lines for the specified coordinate system are visible.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: BubbleSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the grid line bubble.
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Field: GroupName 4/27/2009
Table: Groups 1 - Definitions
Field: GroupName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a group.
Field: Selection
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the group is specified to be used for selection. Otherwise it is No.
Field: SectionCut
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the group is specified to be used for defining section cuts. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: Steel
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the group is specified to be used for defining steel frame design groups.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: Concrete
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the group is specified to be used for defining concrete frame design
groups. Otherwise it is No.
Field: Aluminum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the group is specified to be used for defining aluminum design groups.
Otherwise it is No.
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Field: ColdFormed 4/27/2009
Field: ColdFormed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the group is specified to be used for defining cold formed design
groups. Otherwise it is No.
Field: Stage
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the group is specified to be used for defining stages for nonlinear static
analysis. Otherwise it is No.
Field: Bridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the group is specified to be used for reporting bridge response output.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: AutoSeismic
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the group is specified to be used for reporting auto seismic loads.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: AutoWind
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the group is specified to be used for reporting auto wind loads.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: SelDesSteel
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the group is specified for use in steel design. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: SelDesAlum 4/27/2009
Field: SelDesAlum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the group is specified for use in aluminum design. Otherwise it is No.
Field: SelDesCold
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the group is specified for use in cold formed design. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: MassWeight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the group is specified to be used for reporting group masses and
weight. Otherwise it is No.
Field: Color
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color associated with the
group.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Table: Groups 2 - Assignments
Field: GroupName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a group.
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Field: ObjectType 4/27/2009
Field: ObjectType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of object specified, e.g., joint, frame, area, solid or link.
Field: ObjectLabel
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an object that is part of the specified group.
Table: Groups 3 - Masses and Weights
Field: GroupName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a group.
Field: SelfMass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Mass (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length

The cumulative self mass of all objects in the group.
Field: SelfWeight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

The cumulative self weight of all objects in the group.
Field: TotalMassX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Mass (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length

The cumulative total X-direction mass of all objects in the group.
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Field: TotalMassY 4/27/2009
Field: TotalMassY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Mass (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length

The cumulative total Y-direction mass of all objects in the group.
Field: TotalMassZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Mass (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length

The cumulative total Z-direction mass of all objects in the group.
Table: Groups 4 - Bridge Object Flags
Field: GroupName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a group.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object which controls the contents of the group.
Field: Station1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The start station along the bridge object for the group. Specified objects types that fall
between the start and end stations are included in the group.
Field: Station2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The end station along the bridge object for the group. Specified objects types that fall
between the start and end stations are included in the group.
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Field: Deck 4/27/2009
Field: Deck
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

If this item is Yes then deck (top slab) objects are included in the group if they fall
between the start and end stations.
Field: Girders
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

If this item is Yes then girder objects are included in the group if they fall between the
start and end stations.
Field: Soffit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

If this item is Yes then soffit objects, if any, are included in the group if they fall between
the start and end stations.
Field: Diaphragms
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

If this item is Yes then diaphragm objects, if any, are included in the group if they fall
between the start and end stations.
Field: Hinges
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

If this item is Yes then hinge objects, if any, are included in the group if they fall between
the start and end stations.
Field: AbutBears
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

If this item is Yes then abutment bearing objects, if any, are included in the group if they
fall between the start and end stations.
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Field: BentCols 4/27/2009
Field: BentCols
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

If this item is Yes then bent column objects, if any, are included in the group if they fall
between the start and end stations.
Field: BentBeams
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

If this item is Yes then bent cap beam objects, if any, are included in the group if they fall
between the start and end stations.
Field: BentBears
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

If this item is Yes then bent bearing objects, if any, are included in the group if they fall
between the start and end stations.
Field: Tendons
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

If this item is Yes then tendon objects, if any, are included in the group if they fall
between the start and end stations.
Table: Hinges Def 01 - Overview
Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
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Field: DOFType 4/27/2009
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Axial P, Shear
V2, Shear V3, Torsion T, Moment M2, Moment M3, Interacting P-M2, Interacting P-M3,
Interacting M2-M3, Interacting P-M2-M3, Fiber P-M2-M3.
Field: Behavior
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Force Controlled or Deformation Controlled indicating the hinge behavior.
Table: Hinges Def 02 - Noninteracting - Deform Control - General
Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Axial P, Shear
V2, Shear V3, Torsion T, Moment M2, Moment M3.
Field: Symmetric
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is either Yes, indicating that the hinge is symmetric, or it is No. Symmetric
means that the negative force deformation behavior is the same as the positive force
deformation behavior.
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Field: BeyondE 4/27/2009
Field: BeyondE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is To Zero or Extrapolated, indicating the force deformation behavior of the
hinge beyond point E.
Field: FDType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Force-Displ, Moment-Rot, Stress-Strain or Moment-Curve indicating
the type of force-deformation specified.

.
Field: UseYldForce
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is either Yes or No. Yes means that the specified forces or moments used to
define the hinge force deformation curve are to be scaled using the program calculated
yield force of the section to which the hinge is assigned.
Field: UseYldDispl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is either Yes or No. Yes means that the specified displacements or rotations used
to define the hinge force deformation curve are to be scaled using the program calculated
(approximate) yield displacement or rotation of the section to which the hinge is assigned.
Field: FDPosForSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The scale factor used to scale positive forces when the force-deformation type is Force-
Displ.
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Field: FDPosDisSF 4/27/2009
Field: FDPosDisSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The scale factor used to scale positive displacements when the force-deformation type is
Force-Displ.
Field: FDNegForSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The scale factor used to scale negative forces when the force-deformation type is Force-
Displ.
Field: FDNegDisSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The scale factor used to scale negative displacements when the force-deformation type is
Force-Displ.
Field: MRPosMoSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The scale factor used to scale positive moments when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Rot.
Field: MRPosRoSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The scale factor used to scale positive rotations when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Rot.
Field: MRNegMoSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The scale factor used to scale negative moments when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Rot.
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Field: MRNegRoSF 4/27/2009
Field: MRNegRoSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The scale factor used to scale negative rotations when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Rot.
Field: SSPosStrsSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The scale factor used to scale positive stresses when the force-deformation type is Stress-
Strain.
Field: SSPosStnSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The scale factor used to scale positive strains when the force-deformation type is Stress-
Strain.
Field: SSNegStrsSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The scale factor used to scale negative stresses when the force-deformation type is Stress-
Strain.
Field: SSNegStnSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The scale factor used to scale negative strains when the force-deformation type is Stress-
Strain.
Field: MCPosMoSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The scale factor used to scale positive moments when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Curve.
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Field: MCPosCuSF 4/27/2009
Field: MCPosCuSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: 1/Length (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: 1/Length

The scale factor used to scale positive curvature when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Curve.
Field: MCNegMoSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The scale factor used to scale negative moments when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Curve.
Field: MCNegCuSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: 1/Length (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: 1/Length

The scale factor used to scale negative curvature when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Curve.
Field: LengthType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

For P, V2 and V3, this item only applies when the force-deformation type is Stress-Strain.
For T, M2, M3 and PMM, this item only applies when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Curvature.

It indicates whether on import the Absolute length field (SSAbsLen) or the Relative length
field (SSRelLen) field will be read.
Field: SSAbsLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The absolute length of a hinge whose force-deformation type is Stress-Strain or Moment-
Curvature.
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Field: SSRelLen 4/27/2009
Field: SSRelLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The relative length of a hinge whose force-deformation type is Stress-Strain or Moment-
Curvature. The relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the line
object length.
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Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Axial P, Shear
V2, Shear V3, Torsion T, Moment M2, Moment M3.
Field: FDPoint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either -E, -D, -C, -B, A, B, C, D or E indicating a point on the specified hinge
force deformation curve. The Force and Displ items listed in the next two columns
(fields) apply to this point. Note that FD is short for Force-Displacement.
Field: Force
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The force, moment or stress used to define the specified point (see FDPoint column) on
the hinge force deformation curve. Note that the units for this item are provided by its
associated scale factor in the Hinge Force Deformation Information table.
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Field: Displ 4/27/2009
Field: Displ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The displacement, rotation or strain used to define the specified point (see FDPoint
column) on the hinge force deformation curve. Note that the units for this item are
provided by its associated scale factor in the Hinge Force Deformation Information table.
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Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Axial P, Shear
V2, Shear V3, Torsion T, Moment M2, Moment M3.
Field: ACPoint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either IO, LS or CP indicating a particular acceptance criterion. The ACPos
and ACNeg items listed in the next two columns (fields) apply to this point. Note that the
AC is short for Acceptance Criteria.

IO is short for immediate occupancy, LS is short for life safety and CP is short for collapse
prevention.
Field: ACPos
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The acceptable positive deformation for the specified acceptance criteria. Note that the
units for this item are provided by its associated scale factor in a previous table.
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Field: ACNeg 4/27/2009
Field: ACNeg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The acceptable negative deformation for the specified acceptance criteria. Note that the
units for this item are provided by its associated scale factor in a previous table.
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Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Axial P, Shear
V2, Shear V3, Torsion T, Moment M2, Moment M3.
Field: Symmetric
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the hinge behavior is symmetric; otherwise it is No.
Field: DropLoad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the hinge loses all carrying capacity when the maximum specified load
is reached. It is No if the hinge remains elastic.
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Field: MaxType 4/27/2009
Field: MaxType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Ratio or Value indicating how the maximum load is specified. Ratio
means it is specified as the ratio of maximum force (moment) divided by yield force
(moment). Value means the actual maximum force (moment) is specified.
Field: RatioPos
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum allowed positive ratio of maximum force (moment) divided by yield force
(moment). This item only applies when the MaxType item is Ratio.
Field: RatioNeg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum allowed negative ratio of maximum force (moment) divided by yield force
(moment). This item only applies when the Symmetric item is No and the MaxType item
is Ratio.
Field: ForcePos
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The maximum allowed positive force. This item only applies when the MaxType item is
Value and an axial or shear hinge is specified.
Field: ForceNeg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The maximum allowed negative force. This item only applies when Symmetric item is No
and the MaxType item is Value and an axial or shear hinge is specified.
Field: MomentPos
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The maximum allowed positive moment. This item only applies when the MaxType item
is Value and an moment or torsion hinge is specified.
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Field: MomentNeg 4/27/2009
Field: MomentNeg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The maximum allowed negative moment. This item only applies when Symmetric item is
No and the MaxType item is Value and an moment or torsion hinge is specified.
Field: IOPos
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The positive acceptance criterion for immediate occupancy. This item is a force
(moment) ratio.
Field: LSPos
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The positive acceptance criterion for life safety. This item is a force (moment) ratio.
Field: CPPos
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The positive acceptance criterion for collapse prevention. This item is a force (moment)
ratio.
Field: IONeg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The negative acceptance criterion for immediate occupancy. This item is a force
(moment) ratio.This item only applies when Symmetric item is No.
Field: LSNeg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The negative acceptance criterion for life safety. This item is a force (moment) ratio.This
item only applies when Symmetric item is No.
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Field: CPNeg 4/27/2009
Field: CPNeg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The negative acceptance criterion for collapse prevention. This item is a force (moment)
ratio.This item only applies when Symmetric item is No.
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Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Interacting P-
M2, Interacting P-M3, Interacting M2-M3, Interacting P-M2-M3.
Field: FDType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Moment-Rot or Moment-Curve indicating the type of force-
deformation specified.

.
Field: LengthType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item only applies when the force-deformation type is Moment-Curvature.

It indicates whether on import the Absolute length field (SSAbsLen) or the Relative length
field (SSRelLen) field will be read.
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Field: SSAbsLen 4/27/2009
Field: SSAbsLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The absolute length of a hinge whose force-deformation type Moment-Curvature.
Field: SSRelLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The relative length of a hinge whose force-deformation type is Moment-Curvature. The
relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the line object length.
Field: SFType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Yield or User Defined indicating the scale factor type. Yield means the
scale factor is based on the yield rotation or yield curvature depending on the force-
deformation type specified. User Defined means that the scale factor is defined by the
user.
Field: UserSFRot
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The user scale factor for rotation. This item only applies when the force-deformation type
Moment-Rotation and the scale factor type is User Defined.
Field: UserSFCur
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: 1/Length (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: 1/Length

The user scale factor for curvature. This item only applies when the force-deformation
type Moment-Curvature and the scale factor type is User Defined.
Field: BeyondE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is To Zero or Extrapolated, indicating the force deformation behavior of the
hinge beyond point E.
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Field: PMSym 4/27/2009
Field: PMSym
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item only applies to PM2 and PM3 hinges. It is Yes if the moment-rotation
(moment-curvature) behavior is symmetric. Otherwise it is No.
Field: PMMorMMSym
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item only applies to PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges. This item is either Circular, Double
or None indicating the moment-rotation (moment-curvature) behavior for the hinge.
Circular means there is circular symmetry, Double means there is double symmetry and
None means there is No symmetry.
Field: NumAxForce
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of axial forces specified for moment rotation curves. This item does not
apply to M2M3 hinges.
Field: NumAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of angles specified for moment rotation curves.
Table: Hinges Def 07 - Interacting - Deform Control - Fs and Angs
Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
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Field: DOFType 4/27/2009
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Interacting P-
M2, Interacting P-M3, Interacting M2-M3, Interacting P-M2-M3.
Field: AxForce
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

An axial force for which moment rotation data is supplied. This item does not apply to
M2M3 hinges.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

An angle in degrees at which moment rotation data is supplied.

For PM2 and PM3 hinges, if symmetry exists then a single angle at 0 degrees is specified.

For PM2 and PM3 hinges, if no symmetry exists then angles at 0 and 180 degrees are
specified.

For PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges, if the symmetry condition is Circular then a single angle
at 0 degrees is specified.

For PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges, if the symmetry condition is Double (doubly symmetric)
then two or more angles are specified where 0 <=angle <=90. In this case angles must be
specified at 0 and 90 degrees. Additional angles may be specified between 0 and 90 as
desired.

For PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges, if the symmetry condition is None then four or more
angles are specified where 0 <=angle <360. In this case angles must be specified at 0,
90, 180 and 270 degrees. Additional angles may be specified between 0 and 360 as
desired.
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Field: HingeName 4/27/2009
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Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Interacting P-
M2, Interacting P-M3, Interacting M2-M3, Interacting P-M2-M3.
Field: CurveNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The moment rotation curve number.
Field: AxForce
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

An axial force for which moment rotation data is supplied. This item does not apply to
M2M3 hinges.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

An angle in degrees at which moment rotation data is supplied.

For PM2 and PM3 hinges, if symmetry exists then a single angle at 0 degrees is specified.

For PM2 and PM3 hinges, if no symmetry exists then angles at 0 and 180 degrees are
specified.

For PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges, if the symmetry condition is Circular then a single angle
at 0 degrees is specified.

For PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges, if the symmetry condition is Double (doubly symmetric)
then two or more angles are specified where 0 <=angle <=90. In this case angles must be
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Field: FDPoint 4/27/2009
specified at 0 and 90 degrees. Additional angles may be specified between 0 and 90 as
desired.

For PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges, if the symmetry condition is None then four or more
angles are specified where 0 <=angle <360. In this case angles must be specified at 0,
90, 180 and 270 degrees. Additional angles may be specified between 0 and 360 as
desired.
Field: FDPoint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either A, B, C, D or E indicating a point on the specified hinge force
deformation curve. The MomRatio and RCRatio items listed in the next two columns
(fields) apply to this point.
Field: MomRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The moment ratio (Moment/Yield Moment) used to define the specified point (see
FDPoint column) on the hinge force-deformation curve.
Field: RCRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Rotation/SF (or Curvature/SF depending on the specified force-deformation type for
the hinge) used to define the specified point (see FDPoint column) on the hinge force-
deformation curve.
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Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
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Field: DOFType 4/27/2009
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Interacting P-
M2, Interacting P-M3, Interacting M2-M3, Interacting P-M2-M3.
Field: CurveNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The moment rotation curve number.
Field: AxForce
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

An axial force for which moment rotation data is supplied. This item does not apply to
M2M3 hinges.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

An angle in degrees at which moment rotation data is supplied.

For PM2 and PM3 hinges, if symmetry exists then a single angle at 0 degrees is specified.

For PM2 and PM3 hinges, if no symmetry exists then angles at 0 and 180 degrees are
specified.

For PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges, if the symmetry condition is Circular then a single angle
at 0 degrees is specified.

For PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges, if the symmetry condition is Double (doubly symmetric)
then two or more angles are specified where 0 <=angle <=90. In this case angles must be
specified at 0 and 90 degrees. Additional angles may be specified between 0 and 90 as
desired.

For PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges, if the symmetry condition is None then four or more
angles are specified where 0 <=angle <360. In this case angles must be specified at 0,
90, 180 and 270 degrees. Additional angles may be specified between 0 and 360 as
desired.
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Field: ACPoint 4/27/2009
Field: ACPoint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either IO, LS or CP indicating a particular acceptance criterion. The AC item
listed in the next column (field) applies to this point. Note that the AC is short for
Acceptance Criteria.

IO is short for immediate occupancy, LS is short for life safety and CP is short for collapse
prevention.
Field: AC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The rotation (curvature) for the specified acceptance criteria.
Table: Hinges Def 10 - Interacting - Force Control
Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Axial P, Shear
V2, Shear V3, Torsion T, Moment M2, Moment M3.
Field: CapFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the lower bound strength capacity factor. Multiplying the hinge interaction surface
values by this factor defines the lower bound capacity of the hinge.
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Field: DropLoad 4/27/2009
Field: DropLoad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the hinge loses all carrying capacity when the lower bound strength is
reached. It is No if the hinge remains elastic.
Field: IO
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The acceptance criterion for immediate occupancy. This item is a ratio with respect to the
lower bound capacity of the hinge.
Field: LS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The acceptance criterion for life safety. This item is a ratio with respect to the lower
bound capacity of the hinge.
Field: CP
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The acceptance criterion for collapse prevention. This item is a ratio with respect to the
lower bound capacity of the hinge.
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Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
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Field: DOFType 4/27/2009
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Axial P, Shear
V2, Shear V3, Torsion T, Moment M2, Moment M3.
Field: IntType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User, From Material, Steel: AISC-LRFD, Steel: FEMA-356 or Conc: ACI
318-02.

AISC-LRFD interaction surfaces are calculated using AISC LRFD93 Specification
Equations H1-1a and H1-1b with phi equal to one.

FEMA-356 interaction surfaces are calculated using FEMA-356.Equation 5-4.

ACI 318-02 interaction surfaces are constructed with phi equal to one.
Field: PCurve
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item applies to PM2, PM3 and PM2M3 hinges.

This item is either Elastic-Plastic or it is Proportional. It refers to the axial force-
deformation characteristics of the hinge. When specified as Proportional it means it is
proportional to the moment rotation curve interpolated from the specified moment rotation
surface at the point of first yield in the PMM surface.
Field: PForM2M3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item only applies to M2M3 hinges. It is the axial force level at which the M2M3
interaction curve is calculated.
Field: SymPM
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the PM hinge interaction curve is symmetric. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: SymMMandPMM 4/27/2009
Field: SymMMandPMM
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Circular, Double or None indicating the symmetry condition for the
interaction surface definition.
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the number of separate curves used to define a user-defined interaction
surface.
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points on each curve in a user-defined interaction surface.
Field: ScaleP
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item applies to PM2, PM3 and PM2M3 hinges. It is the scale factor for the P values
in a user-defined interaction surface.
Field: ScaleM2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

This item applies to PM2, M2M3 and PM2M3 hinges. It is the scale factor for the M2
values in a user-defined interaction surface.
Field: ScaleM3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

This item applies to PM3, M2M3 and PM2M3 hinges. It is the scale factor for the M3
values in a user-defined interaction surface.
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Field: HingeName 4/27/2009
Table: Hinges Def 12 - Interacting - Interaction Surface - Data
Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Axial P, Shear
V2, Shear V3, Torsion T, Moment M2, Moment M3.
Field: CurveNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item applies to PM2, PM3 and PM2M3 hinges. It is the curve number in the
interaction surface.
Field: PointNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The point number on an interaction curve.
Field: P
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item applies to PM2, PM3 and PM2M3 hinges. It is the axial force at the specified
point on the specified curve.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item applies to PM2, M2M3 and PM2M3 hinges. It is the moment about the 2-axis
at the specified point on the specified curve.
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Field: M3 4/27/2009
Field: M3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item applies to PM3, M2M3 and PM2M3 hinges. It is the moment about the 3-axis
at the specified point on the specified curve.
Table: Hinges Def 13 - Fiber - General
Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: DefType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either From Section or User Defined indicating the fiber hinge definition option.
Field: LengthType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

For P, V2 and V3, this item only applies when the force-deformation type is Stress-Strain.
For T, M2, M3 and PMM, this item only applies when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Curvature. For Fiber this item is always applicable.

This item is either Absolute or Relative. It indicates whether on import the Absolute
length field (SSAbsLen) or the Relative length field (SSRelLen) field will be read.
Field: SSAbsLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The absolute length of a hinge.
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Field: SSRelLen 4/27/2009
Field: SSRelLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The relative length of a hinge. The relative distance is equal to the absolute distance
divided by the line object length.
Table: Hinges Def 14 - Fiber - Fiber Data
Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: Fiber
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fiber number.
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The fiber area.
Field: Coord3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The frame local 3-axis coordinate location of the fiber.
Field: Coord2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The frame local 2-axis coordinate location of the fiber.
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Field: Material 4/27/2009
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the fiber.
Table: Hinges Gen 01 - Overview
Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: AssignHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The hinge property from which the specified generated hinge property was created. This
is either Auto or it is the name of a user defined hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Axial P, Shear
V2, Shear V3, Torsion T, Moment M2, Moment M3, Interacting P-M2, Interacting P-M3,
Interacting M2-M3, Interacting P-M2-M3, Fiber P-M2-M3.
Field: Behavior
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Force Controlled or Deformation Controlled indicating the hinge behavior.
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Field: HingeName 4/27/2009
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Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: AssignHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The hinge property from which the specified generated hinge property was created. This
is either Auto or it is the name of a user defined hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Axial P, Shear
V2, Shear V3, Torsion T, Moment M2, Moment M3.
Field: Symmetric
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is either Yes, indicating that the hinge is symmetric, or it is No. Symmetric
means that the negative force deformation behavior is the same as the positive force
deformation behavior.
Field: BeyondE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is To Zero or Extrapolated, indicating the force deformation behavior of the
hinge beyond point E.
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Field: FDType 4/27/2009
Field: FDType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Force-Displ, Moment-Rot, Stress-Strain or Moment-Curve indicating
the type of force-deformation specified.

.
Field: UseYldForce
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is either Yes or No. Yes means that the specified forces or moments used to
define the hinge force deformation curve are to be scaled using the program calculated
yield force of the section to which the hinge is assigned.
Field: UseYldDispl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is either Yes or No. Yes means that the specified displacements or rotations used
to define the hinge force deformation curve are to be scaled using the program calculated
(approximate) yield displacement or rotation of the section to which the hinge is assigned.
Field: FDPosForSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The scale factor used to scale positive forces when the force-deformation type is Force-
Displ.
Field: FDPosDisSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The scale factor used to scale positive displacements when the force-deformation type is
Force-Displ.
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Field: FDNegForSF 4/27/2009
Field: FDNegForSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The scale factor used to scale negative forces when the force-deformation type is Force-
Displ.
Field: FDNegDisSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The scale factor used to scale negative displacements when the force-deformation type is
Force-Displ.
Field: MRPosMoSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The scale factor used to scale positive moments when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Rot.
Field: MRPosRoSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The scale factor used to scale positive rotations when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Rot.
Field: MRNegMoSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The scale factor used to scale negative moments when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Rot.
Field: MRNegRoSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The scale factor used to scale negative rotations when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Rot.
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Field: SSPosStrsSF 4/27/2009
Field: SSPosStrsSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The scale factor used to scale positive stresses when the force-deformation type is Stress-
Strain.
Field: SSPosStnSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The scale factor used to scale positive strains when the force-deformation type is Stress-
Strain.
Field: SSNegStrsSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The scale factor used to scale negative stresses when the force-deformation type is Stress-
Strain.
Field: SSNegStnSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The scale factor used to scale negative strains when the force-deformation type is Stress-
Strain.
Field: MCPosMoSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The scale factor used to scale positive moments when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Curve.
Field: MCPosCuSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: 1/Length (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: 1/Length

The scale factor used to scale positive curvature when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Curve.
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Field: MCNegMoSF 4/27/2009
Field: MCNegMoSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The scale factor used to scale negative moments when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Curve.
Field: MCNegCuSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: 1/Length (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: 1/Length

The scale factor used to scale negative curvature when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Curve.
Field: LengthType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

For P, V2 and V3, this item only applies when the force-deformation type is Stress-Strain.
For T, M2, M3 and PMM, this item only applies when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Curvature.

It indicates whether on import the Absolute length field (SSAbsLen) or the Relative length
field (SSRelLen) field will be read.
Field: SSAbsLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The absolute length of a hinge whose force-deformation type is Stress-Strain or Moment-
Curvature.
Field: SSRelLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The relative length of a hinge whose force-deformation type is Stress-Strain or Moment-
Curvature. The relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the line
object length.
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Field: HingeName 4/27/2009
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Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: AssignHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The hinge property from which the specified generated hinge property was created. This
is either Auto or it is the name of a user defined hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Axial P, Shear
V2, Shear V3, Torsion T, Moment M2, Moment M3.
Field: FDPoint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either -E, -D, -C, -B, A, B, C, D or E indicating a point on the specified hinge
force deformation curve. The Force and Displ items listed in the next two columns
(fields) apply to this point. Note that FD is short for Force-Displacement.
Field: Force
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The force, moment or stress used to define the specified point (see FDPoint column) on
the hinge force deformation curve. Note that the units for this item are provided by its
associated scale factor in the Hinge Force Deformation Information table.
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Field: Displ 4/27/2009
Field: Displ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The displacement, rotation or strain used to define the specified point (see FDPoint
column) on the hinge force deformation curve. Note that the units for this item are
provided by its associated scale factor in the Hinge Force Deformation Information table.
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Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: AssignHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The hinge property from which the specified generated hinge property was created. This
is either Auto or it is the name of a user defined hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Axial P, Shear
V2, Shear V3, Torsion T, Moment M2, Moment M3.
Field: ACPoint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either IO, LS or CP indicating a particular acceptance criterion. The ACPos
and ACNeg items listed in the next two columns (fields) apply to this point. Note that the
AC is short for Acceptance Criteria.

IO is short for immediate occupancy, LS is short for life safety and CP is short for collapse
prevention.
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Field: ACPos 4/27/2009
Field: ACPos
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The acceptable positive deformation for the specified acceptance criteria. Note that the
units for this item are provided by its associated scale factor in a previous table.
Field: ACNeg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The acceptable negative deformation for the specified acceptance criteria. Note that the
units for this item are provided by its associated scale factor in a previous table.
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Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: AssignHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The hinge property from which the specified generated hinge property was created. This
is either Auto or it is the name of a user defined hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Axial P, Shear
V2, Shear V3, Torsion T, Moment M2, Moment M3.
Field: Symmetric
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the hinge behavior is symmetric; otherwise it is No.
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Field: DropLoad 4/27/2009
Field: DropLoad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the hinge loses all carrying capacity when the maximum specified load
is reached. It is No if the hinge remains elastic.
Field: MaxType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Ratio or Value indicating how the maximum load is specified. Ratio
means it is specified as the ratio of maximum force (moment) divided by yield force
(moment). Value means the actual maximum force (moment) is specified.
Field: RatioPos
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum allowed positive ratio of maximum force (moment) divided by yield force
(moment). This item only applies when the MaxType item is Ratio.
Field: RatioNeg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum allowed negative ratio of maximum force (moment) divided by yield force
(moment). This item only applies when the Symmetric item is No and the MaxType item
is Ratio.
Field: ForcePos
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The maximum allowed positive force. This item only applies when the MaxType item is
Value and an axial or shear hinge is specified.
Field: ForceNeg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The maximum allowed negative force. This item only applies when Symmetric item is No
and the MaxType item is Value and an axial or shear hinge is specified.
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Field: MomentPos 4/27/2009
Field: MomentPos
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The maximum allowed positive moment. This item only applies when the MaxType item
is Value and an moment or torsion hinge is specified.
Field: MomentNeg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The maximum allowed negative moment. This item only applies when Symmetric item is
No and the MaxType item is Value and an moment or torsion hinge is specified.
Field: IOPos
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The positive acceptance criterion for immediate occupancy. This item is a force
(moment) ratio.
Field: LSPos
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The positive acceptance criterion for life safety. This item is a force (moment) ratio.
Field: CPPos
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The positive acceptance criterion for collapse prevention. This item is a force (moment)
ratio.
Field: IONeg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The negative acceptance criterion for immediate occupancy. This item is a force
(moment) ratio.This item only applies when Symmetric item is No.
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Field: LSNeg 4/27/2009
Field: LSNeg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The negative acceptance criterion for life safety. This item is a force (moment) ratio.This
item only applies when Symmetric item is No.
Field: CPNeg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The negative acceptance criterion for collapse prevention. This item is a force (moment)
ratio.This item only applies when Symmetric item is No.
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Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: AssignHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The hinge property from which the specified generated hinge property was created. This
is either Auto or it is the name of a user defined hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Interacting P-
M2, Interacting P-M3, Interacting M2-M3, Interacting P-M2-M3.
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Field: FDType 4/27/2009
Field: FDType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Moment-Rot or Moment-Curve indicating the type of force-
deformation specified.

.
Field: LengthType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item only applies when the force-deformation type is Moment-Curvature.

It indicates whether on import the Absolute length field (SSAbsLen) or the Relative length
field (SSRelLen) field will be read.
Field: SSAbsLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The absolute length of a hinge whose force-deformation type Moment-Curvature.
Field: SSRelLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The relative length of a hinge whose force-deformation type is Moment-Curvature. The
relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the line object length.
Field: SFType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Yield or User Defined indicating the scale factor type. Yield means the
scale factor is based on the yield rotation or yield curvature depending on the force-
deformation type specified. User Defined means that the scale factor is defined by the
user.
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Field: UserSFRot 4/27/2009
Field: UserSFRot
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The user scale factor for rotation. This item only applies when the force-deformation type
Moment-Rotation and the scale factor type is User Defined.
Field: UserSFCur
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: 1/Length (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: 1/Length

The user scale factor for curvature. This item only applies when the force-deformation
type Moment-Curvature and the scale factor type is User Defined.
Field: BeyondE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is To Zero or Extrapolated, indicating the force deformation behavior of the
hinge beyond point E.
Field: PMSym
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item only applies to PM2 and PM3 hinges. It is Yes if the moment-rotation
(moment-curvature) behavior is symmetric. Otherwise it is No.
Field: PMMorMMSym
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item only applies to PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges. This item is either Circular, Double
or None indicating the moment-rotation (moment-curvature) behavior for the hinge.
Circular means there is circular symmetry, Double means there is double symmetry and
None means there is No symmetry.
Field: NumAxForce
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of axial forces specified for moment rotation curves. This item does not
apply to M2M3 hinges.
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Field: NumAngle 4/27/2009
Field: NumAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of angles specified for moment rotation curves.
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Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: AssignHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The hinge property from which the specified generated hinge property was created. This
is either Auto or it is the name of a user defined hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Interacting P-
M2, Interacting P-M3, Interacting M2-M3, Interacting P-M2-M3.
Field: AxForce
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

An axial force for which moment rotation data is supplied. This item does not apply to
M2M3 hinges.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

An angle in degrees at which moment rotation data is supplied.

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Field: HingeName 4/27/2009
For PM2 and PM3 hinges, if symmetry exists then a single angle at 0 degrees is specified.

For PM2 and PM3 hinges, if no symmetry exists then angles at 0 and 180 degrees are
specified.

For PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges, if the symmetry condition is Circular then a single angle
at 0 degrees is specified.

For PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges, if the symmetry condition is Double (doubly symmetric)
then two or more angles are specified where 0 <=angle <=90. In this case angles must be
specified at 0 and 90 degrees. Additional angles may be specified between 0 and 90 as
desired.

For PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges, if the symmetry condition is None then four or more
angles are specified where 0 <=angle <360. In this case angles must be specified at 0,
90, 180 and 270 degrees. Additional angles may be specified between 0 and 360 as
desired.
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Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: AssignHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The hinge property from which the specified generated hinge property was created. This
is either Auto or it is the name of a user defined hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Interacting P-
M2, Interacting P-M3, Interacting M2-M3, Interacting P-M2-M3.
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Field: CurveNum 4/27/2009
Field: CurveNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The moment rotation curve number.
Field: AxForce
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

An axial force for which moment rotation data is supplied. This item does not apply to
M2M3 hinges.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

An angle in degrees at which moment rotation data is supplied.

For PM2 and PM3 hinges, if symmetry exists then a single angle at 0 degrees is specified.

For PM2 and PM3 hinges, if no symmetry exists then angles at 0 and 180 degrees are
specified.

For PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges, if the symmetry condition is Circular then a single angle
at 0 degrees is specified.

For PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges, if the symmetry condition is Double (doubly symmetric)
then two or more angles are specified where 0 <=angle <=90. In this case angles must be
specified at 0 and 90 degrees. Additional angles may be specified between 0 and 90 as
desired.

For PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges, if the symmetry condition is None then four or more
angles are specified where 0 <=angle <360. In this case angles must be specified at 0,
90, 180 and 270 degrees. Additional angles may be specified between 0 and 360 as
desired.
Field: FDPoint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either A, B, C, D or E indicating a point on the specified hinge force
deformation curve. The MomRatio and RCRatio items listed in the next two columns
(fields) apply to this point.
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Field: MomRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MomRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The moment ratio (Moment/Yield Moment) used to define the specified point (see
FDPoint column) on the hinge force-deformation curve.
Field: RCRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Rotation/SF (or Curvature/SF depending on the specified force-deformation type for
the hinge) used to define the specified point (see FDPoint column) on the hinge force-
deformation curve.
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Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: AssignHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The hinge property from which the specified generated hinge property was created. This
is either Auto or it is the name of a user defined hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Interacting P-
M2, Interacting P-M3, Interacting M2-M3, Interacting P-M2-M3.
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Field: CurveNum 4/27/2009
Field: CurveNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The moment rotation curve number.
Field: AxForce
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

An axial force for which moment rotation data is supplied. This item does not apply to
M2M3 hinges.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

An angle in degrees at which moment rotation data is supplied.

For PM2 and PM3 hinges, if symmetry exists then a single angle at 0 degrees is specified.

For PM2 and PM3 hinges, if no symmetry exists then angles at 0 and 180 degrees are
specified.

For PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges, if the symmetry condition is Circular then a single angle
at 0 degrees is specified.

For PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges, if the symmetry condition is Double (doubly symmetric)
then two or more angles are specified where 0 <=angle <=90. In this case angles must be
specified at 0 and 90 degrees. Additional angles may be specified between 0 and 90 as
desired.

For PM2M3 and M2M3 hinges, if the symmetry condition is None then four or more
angles are specified where 0 <=angle <360. In this case angles must be specified at 0,
90, 180 and 270 degrees. Additional angles may be specified between 0 and 360 as
desired.
Field: ACPoint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either IO, LS or CP indicating a particular acceptance criterion. The AC item
listed in the next column (field) applies to this point. Note that the AC is short for
Acceptance Criteria.

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Field: AC 4/27/2009
IO is short for immediate occupancy, LS is short for life safety and CP is short for collapse
prevention.
Field: AC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The rotation (curvature) for the specified acceptance criteria.
Table: Hinges Gen 10 - Interacting - Force Control
Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: AssignHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The hinge property from which the specified generated hinge property was created. This
is either Auto or it is the name of a user defined hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Axial P, Shear
V2, Shear V3, Torsion T, Moment M2, Moment M3.
Field: CapFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the lower bound strength capacity factor. Multiplying the hinge interaction surface
values by this factor defines the lower bound capacity of the hinge.
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Field: DropLoad 4/27/2009
Field: DropLoad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the hinge loses all carrying capacity when the lower bound strength is
reached. It is No if the hinge remains elastic.
Field: IO
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The acceptance criterion for immediate occupancy. This item is a ratio with respect to the
lower bound capacity of the hinge.
Field: LS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The acceptance criterion for life safety. This item is a ratio with respect to the lower
bound capacity of the hinge.
Field: CP
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The acceptance criterion for collapse prevention. This item is a ratio with respect to the
lower bound capacity of the hinge.
Table: Hinges Gen 11 - Interacting - Interaction Surface - General
Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
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Field: AssignHinge 4/27/2009
Field: AssignHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The hinge property from which the specified generated hinge property was created. This
is either Auto or it is the name of a user defined hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Axial P, Shear
V2, Shear V3, Torsion T, Moment M2, Moment M3.
Field: IntType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User, From Material, Steel: AISC-LRFD, Steel: FEMA-356 or Conc: ACI
318-02.

AISC-LRFD interaction surfaces are calculated using AISC LRFD93 Specification
Equations H1-1a and H1-1b with phi equal to one.

FEMA-356 interaction surfaces are calculated using FEMA-356.Equation 5-4.

ACI 318-02 interaction surfaces are constructed with phi equal to one.
Field: PCurve
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item applies to PM2, PM3 and PM2M3 hinges.

This item is either Elastic-Plastic or it is Proportional. It refers to the axial force-
deformation characteristics of the hinge. When specified as Proportional it means it is
proportional to the moment rotation curve interpolated from the specified moment rotation
surface at the point of first yield in the PMM surface.
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Field: PForM2M3 4/27/2009
Field: PForM2M3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item only applies to M2M3 hinges. It is the axial force level at which the M2M3
interaction curve is calculated.
Field: SymPM
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the PM hinge interaction curve is symmetric. Otherwise it is No.
Field: SymMMandPMM
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Circular, Double or None indicating the symmetry condition for the
interaction surface definition.
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the number of separate curves used to define a user-defined interaction
surface.
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points on each curve in a user-defined interaction surface.
Field: ScaleP
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item applies to PM2, PM3 and PM2M3 hinges. It is the scale factor for the P values
in a user-defined interaction surface.
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Field: ScaleM2 4/27/2009
Field: ScaleM2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

This item applies to PM2, M2M3 and PM2M3 hinges. It is the scale factor for the M2
values in a user-defined interaction surface.
Field: ScaleM3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

This item applies to PM3, M2M3 and PM2M3 hinges. It is the scale factor for the M3
values in a user-defined interaction surface.
Table: Hinges Gen 12 - Interacting - Interaction Surface - Data
Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: AssignHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The hinge property from which the specified generated hinge property was created. This
is either Auto or it is the name of a user defined hinge property.
Field: DOFType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following indicating the hinge degree of freedom type: Axial P, Shear
V2, Shear V3, Torsion T, Moment M2, Moment M3.
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Field: CurveNum 4/27/2009
Field: CurveNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item applies to PM2, PM3 and PM2M3 hinges. It is the curve number in the
interaction surface.
Field: PointNum
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The point number on an interaction curve.
Field: P
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item applies to PM2, PM3 and PM2M3 hinges. It is the axial force at the specified
point on the specified curve.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item applies to PM2, M2M3 and PM2M3 hinges. It is the moment about the 2-axis
at the specified point on the specified curve.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item applies to PM3, M2M3 and PM2M3 hinges. It is the moment about the 3-axis
at the specified point on the specified curve.
Table: Hinges Gen 13 - Fiber - General
Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
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Field: AssignHinge 4/27/2009
Field: AssignHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The hinge property from which the specified generated hinge property was created. This
is either Auto or it is the name of a user defined hinge property.
Field: DefType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either From Section or User Defined indicating the fiber hinge definition option.
Field: LengthType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

For P, V2 and V3, this item only applies when the force-deformation type is Stress-Strain.
For T, M2, M3 and PMM, this item only applies when the force-deformation type is
Moment-Curvature. For Fiber this item is always applicable.

This item is either Absolute or Relative. It indicates whether on import the Absolute
length field (SSAbsLen) or the Relative length field (SSRelLen) field will be read.
Field: SSAbsLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The absolute length of a hinge.
Field: SSRelLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Relative Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Unitless

The relative length of a hinge. The relative distance is equal to the absolute distance
divided by the line object length.
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Field: HingeName 4/27/2009
Table: Hinges Gen 14 - Fiber - Fiber Data
Field: HingeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property.
Field: AssignHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The hinge property from which the specified generated hinge property was created. This
is either Auto or it is the name of a user defined hinge property.
Field: Fiber
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fiber number.
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The fiber area.
Field: Coord3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The frame local 3-axis coordinate location of the fiber.
Field: Coord2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The frame local 2-axis coordinate location of the fiber.
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Field: Material 4/27/2009
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the fiber.
Table: Joint Added Mass Assignments
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either J oint Local or Global indicating the coordinate system in which the joint
masses are defined.

In general we recommend defining joint masses in the joint local coordinate system. All
analyses are performed using the local coordinate system. When masses that are defined
in the global coordinate system are converted to the joint local coordinate system for
analysis, all off-diagonal mass values in the joint local system (if any) are ignored. In
other words, any mass coupling that may occur as a result of the coordinate transformation
is ignored.
Field: Mass1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Mass (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length

Translational mass assigned to the specified joint in the local 1 (or global X) direction.
Field: Mass2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Mass (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length

Translational mass assigned to the specified joint in the local 2 (or global Y) direction.
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Field: Mass3 4/27/2009
Field: Mass3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Mass (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length

Translational mass assigned to the specified joint in the local 3 (or global Z) direction.
Field: MMI1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Inertia (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Length-Sec2

Rotational mass moment of inertia assigned to the specified joint about the local 1 (global
X) axis.
Field: MMI2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Inertia (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Length-Sec2

Rotational mass moment of inertia assigned to the specified joint about the local 2 (global
Y) axis.
Field: MMI3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Inertia (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Length-Sec2

Rotational mass moment of inertia assigned to the specified joint about the local 3 (global
Z) axis.
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the joint mass assignment is automatically created from a bridge object.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this joint mass assignment is associated. This
item only applies when the AutoBridge item is True.
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Field: Joint 4/27/2009
Table: Joint Added Mass By Weight Assignments
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either J oint Local or Global indicating the coordinate system in which the joint
masses are defined.

In general we recommend defining joint masses in the joint local coordinate system. All
analyses are performed using the local coordinate system. When masses that are defined
in the global coordinate system are converted to the joint local coordinate system for
analysis, all off-diagonal mass values in the joint local system (if any) are ignored. In
other words, any mass coupling that may occur as a result of the coordinate transformation
is ignored.
Field: Weight1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

Translational weight assigned to the specified joint in the local 1 (or global X) direction.
Field: Weight2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

Translational weight assigned to the specified joint in the local 2 (or global Y) direction.
Field: Weight3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

Translational weight assigned to the specified joint in the local 3 (or global Z) direction.
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Field: WMI1 4/27/2009
Field: WMI1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Weight*Length2 (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Length2

Rotational weight moment of inertia assigned to the specified joint about the local 1
(global X) axis.
Field: WMI2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Weight*Length2 (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Length2

Rotational weight moment of inertia assigned to the specified joint about the local 2
(global Y) axis.
Field: WMI3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Weight*Length2 (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Length2

Rotational weight moment of inertia assigned to the specified joint about the local 3
(global Z) axis.
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the joint mass assignment is automatically created from a bridge object.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this joint mass assignment is associated. This
item only applies when the AutoBridge item is True.
Table: Joint Added Mass By Volume Assignments
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
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Field: CoordSys 4/27/2009
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either J oint Local or Global indicating the coordinate system in which the joint
masses are defined.

In general we recommend defining joint masses in the joint local coordinate system. All
analyses are performed using the local coordinate system. When masses that are defined
in the global coordinate system are converted to the joint local coordinate system for
analysis, all off-diagonal mass values in the joint local system (if any) are ignored. In
other words, any mass coupling that may occur as a result of the coordinate transformation
is ignored.
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property whose mass per unit volume is multiplied by the specified volume
to obtain a mass.
Field: Vol1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length3 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length3

Translational volume assigned to the specified joint in the local 1 (or global X) direction.
Field: Vol2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length3 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length3

Translational volume assigned to the specified joint in the local 2 (or global Y) direction.
Field: Vol3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length3 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length3

Translational volume assigned to the specified joint in the local 3 (or global Z) direction.
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Field: VMI1 4/27/2009
Field: VMI1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length5 (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Length5

Rotational volume moment of inertia assigned to the specified joint about the local 1
(global X) axis.
Field: VMI2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length5 (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Length5

Rotational volume moment of inertia assigned to the specified joint about the local 2
(global Y) axis.
Field: VMI3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length5 (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Length5

Rotational volume moment of inertia assigned to the specified joint about the local 3
(global Z) axis.
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the joint mass assignment is automatically created from a bridge object.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this joint mass assignment is associated. This
item only applies when the AutoBridge item is True.
Table: Joint Bridge Object Flags
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
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Field: AutoBridge 4/27/2009
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the joint is automatically created from a bridge object. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this joint is associated.
Field: BOSpan
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the span in the bridge object with which this joint is associated.
Field: BOItemType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Bent, Abutment, Hinge or Bearing indicating the portion of the bridge object
with which this joint is associated.
Field: BOBent
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge bent property with which this joint is associated. This item is only
applicable if the BOItemType is Bent.
Field: BOAbutment
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge abutment property with which this joint is associated. This item is
only applicable if the BOItemType is Abutment.
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Field: BOBentCol 4/27/2009
Field: BOBentCol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column number in the bridge bent with which this joint is associated. This item is
only applicable if the BOItemType is Bent.
Field: BOHingeAsgn
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The hinge assignment number in the bridge span with which this joint is associated. This
item is only applicable if the BOItemType is Hinge.
Field: BOBearing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge bearing property with which this joint is associated. This item is
only applicable if the BOItemType is Bearing.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station along the bridge object at which the specified joint exists.
Table: Joint Constraint Assignments
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint that is assigned the specified constraint.
Field: Constraint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a constraint.
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Field: Type 4/27/2009
Field: Type
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of constraint.
Table: Joint Coordinates
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system in which the specified joint was last defined (edited).
Field: CoordType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Cartesian or Cylindrical indicating how the items in the XorR, Y, T, and Z
fields are to be interpreted. See the documentation of those fields for more information.
Field: XorR
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

If the CoordType item is Cartesian then this is the X coordinate of the specified joint in the
coordinate system specified by the CoordSys item.

If the CoordType item is Cylindrical then this is the R coordinate of the specified joint in
the coordinate system specified by the CoordSys item.
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Field: Y 4/27/2009
Field: Y
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the specified joint in the coordinate system specified by the CoordSys
item. This item only applies if the CoordType item is Cartesian.
Field: T
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The T coordinate of the specified joint in the coordinate system specified by the CoordSys
item. This item only applies if the CoordType item is Cylindrical.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Z coordinate of the specified joint in the coordinate system specified by the CoordSys
item.
Field: SpecialJt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

The item is Yes if the specified joint is designated as a Special J oint. Otherwise it is No.

The significance of a Special joint is that it is not automatically deleted by the graphic
interface if (or when) no objects are connected to it. If a joint is not designated as a
special joint, then the graphic interface will always delete it if it is not connected to an
object.

If a point is created in the graphic interface using either the Draw menu >Add Special
J oint command, or its associated toolbar button, then that point is designated as a Special
J oint. If a point is automatically created in the graphic interface as a result of drawing
another object, then that joint is not designated as a Special J oint.
Field: GlobalX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global X coordinate of the specified joint.
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Field: GlobalY 4/27/2009
Field: GlobalY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Y coordinate of the specified joint.
Field: GlobalZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Z coordinate of the specified joint.
Field: TargetGX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

False.
Field: TargetGY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

False.
Field: TargetGZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

False.
Field: TargetCase
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

False.
Field: TargetStage
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

False.
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Field: TargetSF 4/27/2009
Field: TargetSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

False.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified joint.
Table: Joint Loads - Force
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the coordinate system in which the load pattern is defined.
Field: F1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Force applied to the joint in the local 1 direction.

If the associated coordinate system is the global coordinate system then axes 1, 2 and 3
correspond to global axes X, Y and Z, respectively.
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Field: F2 4/27/2009
Field: F2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Force applied to the joint in the local 2 direction.

If the associated coordinate system is the global coordinate system then axes 1, 2 and 3
correspond to global axes X, Y and Z, respectively.
Field: F3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Force applied to the joint in the local 3 direction.

If the associated coordinate system is the global coordinate system then axes 1, 2 and 3
correspond to global axes X, Y and Z, respectively.
Field: M1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Moment about the local 1-axis applied to the joint.

If the associated coordinate system is the global coordinate system then axes 1, 2 and 3
correspond to global axes X, Y and Z, respectively.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Moment about the local 2-axis applied to the joint.

If the associated coordinate system is the global coordinate system then axes 1, 2 and 3
correspond to global axes X, Y and Z, respectively.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Moment about the local 3-axis applied to the joint.

If the associated coordinate system is the global coordinate system then axes 1, 2 and 3
correspond to global axes X, Y and Z, respectively.
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Field: GUID 4/27/2009
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified joint force load.
Table: Joint Loads - Ground Displacement
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the coordinate system in which the load pattern is defined.
Field: U1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

Translational ground displacement applied to the joint in the local 1 direction. Note that
the joint must be restrained (or have a spring) in the local 1 direction for this load to be
active.

If the associated coordinate system is the global coordinate system then axes 1, 2 and 3
correspond to global axes X, Y and Z, respectively.
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Field: U2 4/27/2009
Field: U2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

Translational ground displacement applied to the joint in the local 2 direction. Note that
the joint must be restrained (or have a spring) in the local 2 direction for this load to be
active.

If the associated coordinate system is the global coordinate system then axes 1, 2 and 3
correspond to global axes X, Y and Z, respectively.
Field: U3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

Translational ground displacement applied to the joint in the local 3 direction. Note that
the joint must be restrained (or have a spring) in the local 3 direction for this load to be
active.

If the associated coordinate system is the global coordinate system then axes 1, 2 and 3
correspond to global axes X, Y and Z, respectively.
Field: R1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

Rotational ground displacement applied to the joint about the local 1-axis. Note that the
joint must be restrained (or have a spring) about the local 1-axis for this load to be active.

If the associated coordinate system is the global coordinate system then axes 1, 2 and 3
correspond to global axes X, Y and Z, respectively.
Field: R2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

Rotational ground displacement applied to the joint about the local 2-axis. Note that the
joint must be restrained (or have a spring) about the local 2-axis for this load to be active.

If the associated coordinate system is the global coordinate system then axes 1, 2 and 3
correspond to global axes X, Y and Z, respectively.
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Field: R3 4/27/2009
Field: R3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

Rotational ground displacement applied to the joint about the local 3-axis. Note that the
joint must be restrained (or have a spring) about the local 3-axis for this load to be active.

If the associated coordinate system is the global coordinate system then axes 1, 2 and 3
correspond to global axes X, Y and Z, respectively.
Table: Joint Local Axes Assignments 1 - Typical
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the joint.
Field: AngleA
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

AngleA, AngleB and AngleC define the rotation of the joint local coordinate system
relative to the coordinate system determined from the reference vectors. In the case where
the default reference vectors are used, the angles define the orientation of the joint local
coordinate system with respect to the global axes.

The orientation of the joint local coordinate system is obtained according to the following
procedure: (1) The local system is first rotated about its +3 axis by AngleA. (2) The local
system is next rotated about its resulting +2 axis by AngleB. (3) The local system is lastly
rotated about its resulting +1 axis by AngleC. Note that the order in which these rotations
are performed is important.
Field: AngleB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

AngleA, AngleB and AngleC define the rotation of the joint local coordinate system
relative to the coordinate system determined from the reference vectors. In the case where
the default reference vectors are used, the angles define the orientation of the joint local
coordinate system with respect to the global axes.

The orientation of the joint local coordinate system is obtained according to the following
procedure: (1) The local system is first rotated about its +3 axis by AngleA. (2) The local
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Field: AngleC 4/27/2009
system is next rotated about its resulting +2 axis by AngleB. (3) The local system is lastly
rotated about its resulting +1 axis by AngleC. Note that the order in which these rotations
are performed is important.
Field: AngleC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

AngleA, AngleB and AngleC define the rotation of the joint local coordinate system
relative to the coordinate system determined from the reference vectors. In the case where
the default reference vectors are used, the angles define the orientation of the joint local
coordinate system with respect to the global axes.

The orientation of the joint local coordinate system is obtained according to the following
procedure: (1) The local system is first rotated about its +3 axis by AngleA. (2) The local
system is next rotated about its resulting +2 axis by AngleB. (3) The local system is lastly
rotated about its resulting +1 axis by AngleC. Note that the order in which these rotations
are performed is important.
Field: AdvanceAxes
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if an advanced method is used to define the local axes reference vectors
for the joint. Otherwise it is No meaning that the default reference vectors are used.

In the default system the joint positive local 1, 2 and 3 axes are parallel to the global
positive X, Y and Z axes, respectively.

In the advanced system the joint local axes are defined with respect to user-defined
reference vectors. Note that when the advanced system is used, the specified Angle is
applied to the local axes orientation defined by the user specified reference vectors.
Table: Joint Local Axes Assignments 2 - Advanced
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the joint.
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Field: LocalPlane 4/27/2009
Field: LocalPlane
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the local plane that is to be determined by the plane reference vector.
It is either 12, 13, 21, 23, 31, or 32.
Field: AxOption1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Coord Dir, Two J oints or User Vector indicating the first method used to
determine the axial reference vector.
Field: AxCoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system used to define the axial reference vector coordinate direction and
the axial user vector.
Field: AxCoordDir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Axial coordinate direction taken at the joint in the specified coordinate system and used to
define the axis reference vector. It may be one of +X, +Y, +Z, +CR, +CA, +CZ, +SB,
+SA, +SR, -X, -Y, -Z, -CR, -CA, -CZ, -SB, -SA, -SR.
Field: AxVecJt1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

AxVecJ t1 and AxVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the axis reference vector.
If one of these items is reported as None then it means the current joint. If both of these
items is reported as None then this option is not used to define the axis reference vector.
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Field: AxVecJt2 4/27/2009
Field: AxVecJt2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

AxVecJ t1 and AxVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the axis reference vector.
If one of these items is reported as None then it means the current joint. If both of these
items is reported as None then this option is not used to define the axis reference vector.
Field: PlOption1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Coord Dir, Two J oints or User Vector indicating the first method used to
determine the plane reference vector.
Field: PlCoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system used to define the plane reference vector coordinate directions and
the plane user vector.
Field: CoordDir1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The primary coordinate direction taken at the joint in the specified coordinate system. It is
used to determine the plane reference vector. It may be one of +X, +Y, +Z, +CR, +CA,
+CZ, +SB, +SA, +SR, -X, -Y, -Z, -CR, -CA, -CZ, -SB, -SA, -SR.
Field: CoordDir2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The secondary coordinate direction taken at the joint in the specified coordinate system. It
is used to determine the plane reference vector. It may be one of +X, +Y, +Z, +CR, +CA,
+CZ, +SB, +SA, +SR, -X, -Y, -Z, -CR, -CA, -CZ, -SB, -SA, -SR.
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Field: PlVecJt1 4/27/2009
Field: PlVecJt1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the plane reference vector.
Either of these items may be specified as None to indicate the current joint. If both
PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are specified as None then they are not used to define the plane
reference vector.
Field: PlVecJt2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the plane reference vector.
Either of these items may be specified as None to indicate the current joint. If both
PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are specified as None then they are not used to define the plane
reference vector.
Field: AxVecX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The X direction component of the axis reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: AxVecY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Y direction component of the axis reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: AxVecZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Z direction component of the axis reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
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Field: PlVecX 4/27/2009
Field: PlVecX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The X direction component of the plane reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: PlVecY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Y direction component of the plane reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: PlVecZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Z direction component of the plane reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Table: Joint Merge Number Assignments
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: MergeNumber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The merge number for the joint. This item is used to control whether joints in the same
location automatically merge or remain two separate joints. The merge number is also
used to determine if a joint can be constrained using an auto edge constraint to the edge of
an area object or a solid object.

Two joints can not automatically merge unless both joints have the same merge number.

A joint can not be automatically constrained to the edge of an area object or solid object
unless it has the same merge number as at least one of the two point objects at the end of
the edge.
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Field: Joint 4/27/2009
Table: Joint Panel Zone Assignments
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: PZFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Elastic, User or Link. It identifies how the panel zone properties are defined.
In the Assign Panel Zone form that appears when you select a point and click the Assign
menu >J oint/Point >Panel Zone command there are four options for the panel zone
properties. They are:
Elastic properties from column,
Elastic properties from column and doubler plate,
Specified spring properties, and
Specified link property.

The PZFrom item is specified as Elastic for each of the first two options above. The
DoublerPl item in the output table tells you if a doubler plate is considered in the
properties. If a nonzero doubler plate thickness is reported then the doubler plate is
considered when computing the panel zone properties.

The PZFrom item is specified as User when there are specified spring properties. These
spring properties are reported in the MajorStiff and MinorStiff items in the output table.

The PZFrom item is specified as Link when there is a specified link property. The link
object name is reported in the PZLink item in the output table.
Field: DoublerPl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Thickness of the doubler plate.
Field: MajorStiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

Specified panel zone rotational spring stiffness for major axis bending (about the local 3-
axis of the column and panel zone).
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Field: MinorStiff 4/27/2009
Field: MinorStiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

Specified panel zone rotational spring stiffness for minor axis bending (about the local 2-
axis of the column and panel zone).
Field: PZLink
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a link property specified to define the panel zone properties.
Field: PZConnect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either 'Beams to Other Objects' or 'Braces to Other Objects' indicating how the
panel zone connects the elements at the specified joint.
Field: AxesFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Column or User indicating how the local axes of the panel zone are
defined. If the axes are user-defined then the PZAxesAngle item defines the orientation of
the panel zone local axes. The user defined option only applies when the panel zone is
defined from a link property.
Field: PZAxesAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

This item only applies if the PZFrom item is Link and the AxesFrom item is User. It is the
angle measured counter-clockwise from the positive global X-axis to the local 2-axis of
the panel zone.
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Field: Joint 4/27/2009
Table: Joint Pattern Assignments
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: Pattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the specified joint pattern.
Field: Value
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

J oint pattern value at the specified joint.
Table: Joint Pattern Definitions
Field: Pattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the specified joint pattern.
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the joint pattern is automatically created from a bridge object.
Otherwise it is No.
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Field: BridgeObj 4/27/2009
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this joint pattern (that was automatically created
from a bridge object) is associated.This item only applies when the AutoBridge item is
True.
Field: BridgePType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Odd or Even indicating how the joint pattern (that was automatically created
from a bridge object) is used by the associated bridge object.This item only applies when
the AutoBridge item is True.
Field: BridgeLPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Thhe name of the load pattern for which the joint pattern (that was automatically created
from a bridge object) was created.This item only applies when the AutoBridge item is
True.
Table: Joint Punching Load Assignments
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: JtActive
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the joint is designated as active for the punching load check. Otherwise
it is No.

If the joint is not active then no punching load checks are performed for it when the
punching load check is run.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: FrmActive
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the frame member is designated as active for the punching load check
at the specified joint. Otherwise it is No.

If the frame is not active then no punching load checks are performed for it at the specified
joint when the punching load check is run.
Field: UserFType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the FType item is user-defined and No if it is program determined.
Field: FType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Chord or Brace indicating the frame type assumed for the punching load
check.
Field: UserSection
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the Section item is user-defined and No if it is program determined
based on the section property assigned to the line object (frame).
Field: Section
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The section property used for the punching load check.
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Field: Class 4/27/2009
Field: Class
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The joint classification associated with a Brace-type element. This is either K Overlap, K
Gap, T & Y, Cross w/o Diaph, or Cross with Diaph.

The default classification is T & Y.
Field: Gap
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The gap length associated with a Brace-type element that has a K Gap joint classification.
This item is only applicable when the Class item is K Gap.
Field: UserAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the Angle item is user-defined and No if it is program determined.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured in degrees from the Chord-type element to the Brace-type element.
This item is only applicable to Brace-type elements.

.
Field: QqAxial
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qq factor for axial load used in evaluating the punching load. If this item is zero then
QqAxial is to be determined by the program. The default value is zero.

Note that QqAxial is used for working stress design when the punching shear method is
used.
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Field: QqMomIn 4/27/2009
Field: QqMomIn
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qq factor for in-plane bending used in evaluating the punching load. If this item is
zero then QqMomIn is to be determined by the program. The default value is zero.

Note that QqMomIn is used for working stress design when the punching shear method is
used.
Field: QqMomOut
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qq factor for out-of-plane bending used in evaluating the punching load. If this item
is zero then QqMomOut is to be determined by the program. The default value is zero.

Note that QqMomOut is used for working stress design when the punching shear method
is used.
Field: QuAxial
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qu factor for axial load used in evaluating the punching load. If this item is zero then
QuAxial is to be determined by the program. The default value is zero.

Note that QuAxial is used for working stress design when the nominal load method is used
and for LRFD design.
Field: QuMomIn
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qu factor for in-plane bending used in evaluating the punching load. If this item is
zero then QuMomIn is to be determined by the program. The default value is zero.

Note that QuMomIn is used for working stress design when the nominal load method is
used and for LRFD design.
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Field: QuMomOut 4/27/2009
Field: QuMomOut
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qu factor for out-of-plane bending used in evaluating the punching load. If this item
is zero then QuMomOut is to be determined by the program. The default value is zero.

Note that QuMomOut is used for working stress design when the nominal load method is
used and for LRFD design.
Field: QfAxial
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for axial load used in evaluating the punching load. If this item is zero then
QfAxial is to be determined by the program. The default value is zero.
Field: QfMomIn
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for in-plane bending used in evaluating the punching load. If this item is
zero then QfMomIn is to be determined by the program. The default value is zero.
Field: QfMomOut
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for out-of-plane bending used in evaluating the punching load. If this item
is zero then QfMomOut is to be determined by the program. The default value is zero.
Field: PhiJAxial
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Phi subscript J factor for axial load used in evaluating the punching load. If this item
is zero then PhiJ Axial is to be determined by the program. The default value is zero.
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Field: PhiJMomIn 4/27/2009
Field: PhiJMomIn
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Phi subscript J factor for in-plane bending used in evaluating the punching load. If
this item is zero then PhiJMomIn is to be determined by the program. The default value is
zero.
Field: PhiJMomOut
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Phi subscript J factor for out-of-plane bending used in evaluating the punching load.
If this item is zero then PhiJ MomOut is to be determined by the program. The default
value is zero.
Field: WeldThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The lesser of the weld throat thickness or the thickness t of the thinner brace.

This item is only applicable for braces with a K Overlap class.
Field: Vwa
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The AISC allowable shear stress for weld between the braces.

This item is only applicable for braces with a K Overlap class that are using allowable
stress design.
Field: PhiWeld
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The AISC resistance factor for the weld.

This item is only applicable for braces with a K Overlap class that are using LRFD design.
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Field: L1OverL 4/27/2009
Field: L1OverL
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The circumference for that portion of the brace that contacts the chord (L1) divided by the
circumference of the brace contact with the chord neglecting the presence of the overlap.

This item is only applicable for braces with a K Overlap class.
Field: L2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The projected chord length (one side) of the overlapping weld, measured perpendicular to
the chord, in an overlapping joint.

This item is only applicable for braces with a K Overlap class.
Table: Joint Restraint Assignments
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: U1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the U1 degree of freedom is restrained at the specified joint. Otherwise
it is No.
Field: U2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the U2 degree of freedom is restrained at the specified joint. Otherwise
it is No.
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Field: U3 4/27/2009
Field: U3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the U3 degree of freedom is restrained at the specified joint. Otherwise
it is No.
Field: R1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the R1 degree of freedom is restrained at the specified joint. Otherwise
it is No.
Field: R2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the R2 degree of freedom is restrained at the specified joint. Otherwise
it is No.
Field: R3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the R3 degree of freedom is restrained at the specified joint. Otherwise
it is No.
Table: Joint Spring Assignments 1 - Uncoupled
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the coordinate system in which the joint springs are defined.
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Field: U1 4/27/2009
Field: U1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The spring stiffness in the U1 (UX) direction for the specified coordinate system at the
indicated joint.
Field: U2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The spring stiffness in the U2 (UY) direction for the specified coordinate system at the
indicated joint.
Field: U3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The spring stiffness in the U3 (UZ) direction for the specified coordinate system at the
indicated joint.
Field: R1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The spring stiffness in the R1 (RX) direction for the specified coordinate system at the
indicated joint.
Field: R2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The spring stiffness in the R2 (RY) direction for the specified coordinate system at the
indicated joint.
Field: R3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The spring stiffness in the R3 (RZ) direction for the specified coordinate system at the
indicated joint.
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Field: Joint 4/27/2009
Table: Joint Spring Assignments 2 - Coupled
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the coordinate system in which the joint springs are defined.
Field: U1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The spring stiffness in the U1 (UX) direction for the specified coordinate system at the
indicated joint.
Field: U1U2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The spring stiffness in the U1U2 (UXUY) direction for the specified coordinate system at
the indicated joint.
Field: U2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The spring stiffness in the U2 (UY) direction for the specified coordinate system at the
indicated joint.
Field: U1U3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The spring stiffness in the U1U3 (UXUZ) direction for the specified coordinate system at
the indicated joint.
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Field: U2U3 4/27/2009
Field: U2U3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The spring stiffness in the U2U3 (UYUZ) direction for the specified coordinate system at
the indicated joint.
Field: U3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The spring stiffness in the U3 (UZ) direction for the specified coordinate system at the
indicated joint.
Field: U1R1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: TransRot Coupled Stiff (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/rad

The spring stiffness in the U1R1 (UXRX) direction for the specified coordinate system at
the indicated joint.
Field: U2R1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: TransRot Coupled Stiff (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/rad

The spring stiffness in the U2R1 (UYRX) direction for the specified coordinate system at
the indicated joint.
Field: U3R1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: TransRot Coupled Stiff (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/rad

The spring stiffness in the U3R1 (UZRX) direction for the specified coordinate system at
the indicated joint.
Field: R1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The spring stiffness in the R1 (RX) direction for the specified coordinate system at the
indicated joint.
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Field: U1R2 4/27/2009
Field: U1R2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: TransRot Coupled Stiff (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/rad

The spring stiffness in the U1R2 (UXRY) direction for the specified coordinate system at
the indicated joint.
Field: U2R2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: TransRot Coupled Stiff (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/rad

The spring stiffness in the U2R2 (UYRY) direction for the specified coordinate system at
the indicated joint.
Field: U3R2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: TransRot Coupled Stiff (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/rad

The spring stiffness in the U3R2 (UZRY) direction for the specified coordinate system at
the indicated joint.
Field: R1R2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The spring stiffness in the R1R2 (RXRY) direction for the specified coordinate system at
the indicated joint.
Field: R2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The spring stiffness in the R2 (RY) direction for the specified coordinate system at the
indicated joint.
Field: U1R3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: TransRot Coupled Stiff (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/rad

The spring stiffness in the U1R3 (UXRZ) direction for the specified coordinate system at
the indicated joint.
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Field: U2R3 4/27/2009
Field: U2R3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: TransRot Coupled Stiff (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/rad

The spring stiffness in the U2R3 (UYRZ) direction for the specified coordinate system at
the indicated joint.
Field: U3R3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: TransRot Coupled Stiff (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/rad

The spring stiffness in the U3R3 (UZRZ) direction for the specified coordinate system at
the indicated joint.
Field: R1R3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The spring stiffness in the R1R3 (RXRZ) direction for the specified coordinate system at
the indicated joint.
Field: R2R3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The spring stiffness in the R2R3 (RYRZ) direction for the specified coordinate system at
the indicated joint.
Field: R3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The spring stiffness in the R3 (RZ) direction for the specified coordinate system at the
indicated joint.
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Field: Joint 4/27/2009
Table: Joint Vehicle Response Component Overwrites
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: Usage
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Superstructure, AASHTO HL - Reaction indicating the vehicle type and
structural member type to which the overwrite applies.

AASHTO HL - Reaction refers to reactions at interior supports (piers).
Field: Component
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either F1, F2, F3, T, M2, M3 or indicating the output component to which the
overwrite applies.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Do Not Use, Use Positive Values, Use Negative Values, or Use All Values
indicating the portion of the output for the specified component to which the overwrite
applies.
Table: Lane Centerline Points
Field: Lane
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a lane.
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Field: Point 4/27/2009
Field: Point
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A point along the lane centerline. These points are calculated by the program from the
lane definition data.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system in which the X, Y and Z coordinates of the specified point along
the lane centerline are reported.
Field: X
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the specified point along the lane centerline in the specified
coordinate system.
Field: Y
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the specified point along the lane centerline in the specified
coordinate system.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Z coordinate of the specified point along the lane centerline in the specified
coordinate system.
Field: GlobalX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the specified point along the lane centerline in the global coordinate
system.
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Field: GlobalY 4/27/2009
Field: GlobalY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the specified point along the lane centerline in the global coordinate
system.
Field: GlobalZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Z coordinate of the specified point along the lane centerline in the global coordinate
system.
Table: Lane Definition Data
Field: Lane
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a lane.
Field: LaneFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Layout Line or Frame indicating the item (method) used to define the lane.
Field: LayoutLine
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge layout line with which the specified station is associated. This
item only applies when the LaneFrom item is Layout Line.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

A station along the specified bridge layout line. This item only applies when the
LaneFrom item is Layout Line.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

A frame object from which the lane is defined. This item only applies when the LaneFrom
item is Frame.
Field: Width
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

If the LaneFrame item is Frame then this is the width of the lane along the specified frame
object.
Field: Offset
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

If the LaneFrame item is Layout Line then this is the offset at the specified station from
the bridge layout line to the center line of the lane. The offset is measured perpendicular
to the bridge layout line.

When looking along the bridge layout line toward the next larger station, a positive offset
is to the right side of the layout line. This is consistent with the frame local axes
coordinate system with the positive local 1 axis along the layout line (pointing from a
smaller to a larger station), the local 2 axis pointing up and the local 3 axis horizontal. A
positive offset is in the positive direction of the local 3 axis.

If the LaneFrame item is Frame then this is the offset of the centerline of the lane from the
specified frame object. When looking from the start of the lane toward the end of the lane
a positive offset is to the right of the frame object.
Field: LoadGroup
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the objects that the lane loads. It is either Default or the name of a
group. Default means that the program determines which objects are loaded. If a group is
specified then only the objects in that group are loaded by the lane.
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Field: DiscAlong 4/27/2009
Field: DiscAlong
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum lane load discretization length along the length of the lane.
Field: DiscAcross
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum lane load discretization distance across the width of the lane.
Field: DiscSpan
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the maximum lane load discretization used in the analysis is to not
exceed some specified fraction of the minimum span length found by the program.
Otherwise it is No. The fraction of span length used is one over the DiscSpanFac item.
Field: DiscSpanFac
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

When the maximum lane load discretization used in the analysis is specified to not exceed
some specified fraction of the minimum span length found by the program, the fraction of
span length used is one over the DiscSpanFac item.
Field: DiscLane
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the maximum lane load discretization used in the analysis is to not
exceed some specified fraction of the lane length. Otherwise it is No. The fraction of lane
length used is one over the DiscLaneFac item.
Field: DiscLaneFac
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

When the maximum lane load discretization used in the analysis is specified to not exceed
some specified fraction of the lane length, the fraction of lane length used is one over the
DiscLaneFac item.
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Field: LeftType 4/27/2009
Field: LeftType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Exterior or Interior indicating the left lane edge type. This type is used when
determining how close an vehicle axle load can get to the edge og the lane.
Field: RightType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Exterior or Interior indicating the right lane edge type. This type is used
when determining how close an vehicle axle load can get to the edge og the lane.
Field: Color
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color associated with the
lane.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Table: Link Bridge Object Flags
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the link object.
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link object is automatically created from a bridge object. Otherwise
it is No.
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Field: BridgeObj 4/27/2009
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this link object is associated.
Field: BOSpan
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the span in the bridge object with which this link object is associated.
Field: BOItemType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Bent, Abutment, Hinge, Restrainer or Bearing indicating the portion of the
bridge object with which this link object is associated.
Field: BOBent
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge bent property with which this link object is associated. This item
is only applicable if the BOItemType is Bent.
Field: BOAbutment
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge abutment property with which this link object is associated. This
item is only applicable if the BOItemType is Abutment.
Field: BOBentCol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column number in the bridge bent with which this link object is associated. This item
is only applicable if the BOItemType is Bent.
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Field: BOHingeAsgn 4/27/2009
Field: BOHingeAsgn
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The hinge assignment number in the bridge span with which this link object is associated.
This item is only applicable if the BOItemType is Hinge or Restrainer.
Field: BOBearing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge bearing property with which this link object is associated. This
item is only applicable if the BOItemType is Bearing.
Field: StartSta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station along the bridge object at which the specified link starts.
Field: EndSta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station along the bridge object at which the specified link ends.
Table: Link Frequency Dependent Properties 01 - General
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link frequency dependent property.
Field: Color
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color associated with the
property.

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Field: GUID 4/27/2009
The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified frequency dependent link property.
Field: Notes
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

User notes for the specified frequency dependent link property.
Table: Link Frequency Dependent Properties 02 - Details
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link frequency dependent property.
Field: DOF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This may be U1, U2, U3, R1, R2, R3, U1U2, U1U3, U2U3, U1R1, U2R1, U3R1, U1R2,
U2R2, U3R2, R1R2, U1R3, U2R3, U3R3, R1R3, or R2R3 indicating the link property
degree of freedom considered.
Field: Frequency
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

The frequency at which the specified stiffness and damping apply.
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Field: TransK 4/27/2009
Field: TransK
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The link property stiffness (real part of the complex impedance) for the specified
translational or coupled translational degree of freedom at the specified frequency. This
item only applies when the DOF item is U1, U2, U3, U1U2, U1U3 or U2U3.
Field: RotK
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The link property stiffness (real part of the complex impedance) for the specified
rotational or coupled rotational degree of freedom at the specified frequency. This item
only applies when the DOF item is R1, R2, R3, R1R2, R1R3 or R2R3.
Field: TransRotK
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: TransRot Coupled Stiff (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/rad

The link property stiffness (real part of the complex impedance) for the specified coupled
translational-rotational degree of freedom at the specified frequency. This item only
applies when the DOF item is U1R1, U2R1, U3R1, U1R2, U2R2, U3R2, U1R3, U2R3
OR U3R3.
Field: TransC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The link property damping (imaginary part of the complex impedance) for the specified
translational or coupled translational degree of freedom at the specified frequency. This
item only applies when the DOF item is U1, U2, U3, U1U2, U1U3 or U2U3.
Field: RotC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The link property damping (imaginary part of the complex impedance) for the specified
rotational or coupled rotational degree of freedom at the specified frequency. This item
only applies when the DOF item is R1, R2, R3, R1R2, R1R3 or R2R3.
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Field: TransRotC 4/27/2009
Field: TransRotC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: TransRot Coupled Stiff (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/rad

The link property damping (imaginary part of the complex impedance) for the specified
coupled translational-rotational degree of freedom at the specified frequency. This item
only applies when the DOF item is U1R1, U2R1, U3R1, U1R2, U2R2, U3R2, U1R3,
U2R3 OR U3R3.
Table: Link Loads - Deformation
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Link object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: IncludeU1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a deformation is specified for the U1 degree of freedom. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: IncludeU2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a deformation is specified for the U2 degree of freedom. Otherwise it
is No.
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Field: IncludeU3 4/27/2009
Field: IncludeU3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a deformation is specified for the U3 degree of freedom. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: IncludeR1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a deformation is specified for the R1 degree of freedom. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: IncludeR2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a deformation is specified for the R2 degree of freedom. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: IncludeR3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a deformation is specified for the R3 degree of freedom. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: U1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item is the deformation specified for the U1 degree of freedom.
Field: U2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item is the deformation specified for the U2 degree of freedom.
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Field: U3 4/27/2009
Field: U3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item is the deformation specified for the U3 degree of freedom.
Field: R1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the deformation specified for the R1 degree of freedom.
Field: R2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the deformation specified for the R2 degree of freedom.
Field: R3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the deformation specified for the R3 degree of freedom.
Table: Link Loads - Gravity
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Link object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
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Field: CoordSys 4/27/2009
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the coordinate system in which the gravity loads are defined.
Field: MultiplierX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The applied gravity load in the X-direction of the specified coordinate system is equal to
the self weight of the object times the MultiplierX scale factor.
Field: MultiplierY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The applied gravity load in the Y-direction of the specified coordinate system is equal to
the self weight of the object times the MultiplierY scale factor.
Field: MultiplierZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The applied gravity load in the Z-direction of the specified coordinate system is equal to
the self weight of the object times the MultiplierZ scale factor.
Table: Link Loads - Target Force
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Link object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
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Field: IncludeP 4/27/2009
Field: IncludeP
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a target force is specified for the P degree of freedom. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: IncludeV2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a target force is specified for the V2 degree of freedom. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: IncludeV3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a target force is specified for the V3 degree of freedom. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: IncludeT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a target force is specified for the T degree of freedom. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: IncludeM2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a target force is specified for the M2 degree of freedom. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: IncludeM3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a target force is specified for the M3 degree of freedom. Otherwise it is
No.
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Field: P 4/27/2009
Field: P
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item is the target force specified for the P degree of freedom.
Field: V2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item is the target force specified for the V2 degree of freedom.
Field: V3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item is the target force specified for the V3 degree of freedom.
Field: T
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

This item is the target force specified for the T degree of freedom.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

This item is the target force specified for the M2 degree of freedom.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

This item is the target force specified for the M3 degree of freedom.
Field: RelLocP
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the relative distance along the object where the target force specified for the P
degree of freedom is located.
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Field: RelLocV2 4/27/2009
Field: RelLocV2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the relative distance along the object where the target force specified for the
V2 degree of freedom is located.
Field: RelLocV3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the relative distance along the object where the target force specified for the
V3 degree of freedom is located.
Field: RelLocT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the relative distance along the object where the target force specified for the T
degree of freedom is located.
Field: RelLocM2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the relative distance along the object where the target force specified for the
M2 degree of freedom is located.
Field: RelLocM3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the relative distance along the object where the target force specified for the
M3 degree of freedom is located.
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Field: Link 4/27/2009
Table: Link Local Axes Assignments 1 - Typical
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the link object.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle that the local 2 and 3 axes are rotated about the positive local 1 axis, from the
default orientation or from the orientation determined by the plane reference vector (and if
it is a single-joint link object, the axis reference vector). The rotation for a positive angle
appears counterclockwise when the local +1 axis is pointing toward you.
Field: AdvanceAxes
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if an advanced method is used to define the local axes reference vectors
for the link. Otherwise it is No meaning that the default reference vectors are used.

Default means that the local 1-axis for two-joint link objects goes from the I-end to the J -
end of the object and the local 1-axis for single-joint link objects is in the global +Z
direction. The local 2-axis direction is specified by an angle measured from the global +Z
axis (or from the global +X axis if the object local 1-axis is parallel to the global +Z axis).
The rotation for a positive angle appears counterclockwise when the local +1 axis is
pointing toward you.

Advanced means that the local axes are defined with respect to user-defined reference
vectors.
Table: Link Local Axes Assignments 2 - Advanced
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the link object.
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Field: LocalPlane 4/27/2009
Field: LocalPlane
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the local plane that is to be determined by the plane reference vector.
It is either 12 or 13, indicating the 1-2 or the 1-3 plane, respectively.
Field: AxOption1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Coord Dir, Two J oints or User Vector indicating the first method used to
determine the axial reference vector.
Field: AxCoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system used to define the axial reference vector coordinate direction and
the axial user vector.
Field: AxCoordDir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Axial coordinate direction taken at the link center in the specified coordinate system and
used to define the axis reference vector. It may be one of +X, +Y, +Z, +CR, +CA, +CZ,
+SB, +SA, +SR, -X, -Y, -Z, -CR, -CA, -CZ, -SB, -SA, -SR. This item is only applicable
to single-joint link objects.
Field: AxVecJt1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

AxVecJ t1 and AxVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the axis reference vector
for single joint link objects. If one of these items is reported as None then it means the
link object center. If both items are reported as None then this option is not used to define
the axis reference vector. These items do not apply to two-joint link objects.
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Field: AxVecJt2 4/27/2009
Field: AxVecJt2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

AxVecJ t1 and AxVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the axis reference vector
for single joint link objects. If one of these items is reported as None then it means the
link object center. If both items are reported as None then this option is not used to define
the axis reference vector. These items do not apply to two-joint link objects.
Field: PlOption1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Coord Dir, Two J oints or User Vector indicating the first method used to
determine the plane reference vector.
Field: PlCoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system used to define the plane reference vector coordinate directions and
the plane user vector.
Field: CoordDir1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The primary coordinate direction taken at the object center in the specified coordinate
system. It is used to determine the reference vector. It may be one of +X, +Y, +Z, +CR,
+CA, +CZ, +SB, +SA, +SR, -X, -Y, -Z, -CR, -CA, -CZ, -SB, -SA, -SR.
Field: CoordDir2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The secondary coordinate direction taken at the object center in the specified coordinate
system. It is used to determine the reference vector. It may be one of +X, +Y, +Z, +CR,
+CA, +CZ, +SB, +SA, +SR, -X, -Y, -Z, -CR, -CA, -CZ, -SB, -SA, -SR.
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Field: PlVecJt1 4/27/2009
Field: PlVecJt1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the plane reference vector.
Either of these joints may be specified as None to indicate the center of the specified
object. If both PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are specified as None then they are not used to
define the plane reference vector.
Field: PlVecJt2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the plane reference vector.
Either of these joints may be specified as None to indicate the center of the specified
object. If both PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are specified as None then they are not used to
define the plane reference vector.
Field: AxVecX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The X direction component of the axis reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: AxVecY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Y direction component of the axis reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: AxVecZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Z direction component of the axis reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
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Field: PlVecX 4/27/2009
Field: PlVecX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The X direction component of the plane reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: PlVecY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Y direction component of the plane reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: PlVecZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Z direction component of the plane reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Table: Link Property Assignments
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Link object.
Field: LinkType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Linear, MultiLinear Elastic, MultiLinear Plastic, Gap, Hook, Damper, Plastic
(Wen), Rubber Isolator, Friction Isolator, or T/C Friction Isolator indicating the type of
link object.
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Field: LinkJoints 4/27/2009
Field: LinkJoints
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either SingleJ oint or TwoJ oint indicating the type of link object.
Field: LinkProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link property.
Field: LinkFDProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either None or the name of a frequency-dependent link property.
Table: Link Property Definitions 01 - General
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link property.
Field: LinkType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Linear, MultiLinear Elastic, MultiLinear Plastic, Gap, Hook, Damper, Plastic
(Wen), Rubber Isolator, Friction Isolator, or T/C Friction Isolator indicating the type of
link object.
Field: Mass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Mass (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length

Mass assigned to this link property.
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Field: Weight 4/27/2009
Field: Weight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

Weight assigned to this link property.
Field: RotInert1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Inertia (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Length-Sec2

Rotational mass moment of inertia about the link local 1-axis assigned to the associated
link property.
Field: RotInert2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Inertia (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Length-Sec2

Rotational mass moment of inertia about the link local 2-axis assigned to the associated
link property.
Field: RotInert3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Inertia (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Length-Sec2

Rotational mass moment of inertia about the link local 3-axis assigned to the associated
link property.
Field: DefLength
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The link property is defined for this length when it is used in a line spring.
Field: DefArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The link property is defined for this area when it is used in an area or solid spring.
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Field: PDM2I 4/27/2009
Field: PDM2I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

P-Delta factor for moment at the I-end of the link about the link local 2-axis. This is the
fraction of the P-Delta moment about the local 2-axis that is resisted as moment at the I-
end of the link.

Note that the P-Delta moment can be resisted by moment at the I-End, moment at the J -
End, and a shear couple where the shears are applied at the I and J ends. PDM2I and
PDM2J are the fractions of the P-Delta moment about the local 2-axis that is resisted as
moment at the ends of the link. The remainder of the P-Delta moment about the local 2-
axis is taken as a shear couple.

Similarly, PDM3I and PDM3J are the fractions of the P-Delta moment about the local 3-
axis that is resisted as moment at the ends of the link. The remainder of the P-Delta
moment about the local 3-axis is taken as a shear couple.
Field: PDM2J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

P-Delta factor for moment at the J -end of the link about the link local 2-axis. This is the
fraction of the P-Delta moment about the local 2-axis that is resisted as moment at the J -
end of the link.

Note that the P-Delta moment can be resisted by moment at the I-End, moment at the J -
End, and a shear couple where the shears are applied at the I and J ends. PDM2I and
PDM2J are the fractions of the P-Delta moment about the local 2-axis that is resisted as
moment at the ends of the link. The remainder of the P-Delta moment about the local 2-
axis is taken as a shear couple.

Similarly, PDM3I and PDM3J are the fractions of the P-Delta moment about the local 3-
axis that is resisted as moment at the ends of the link. The remainder of the P-Delta
moment about the local 3-axis is taken as a shear couple.
Field: PDM3I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

P-Delta factor for moment at the I-end of the link about the link local 3-axis. This is the
fraction of the P-Delta moment about the local 3-axis that is resisted as moment at the I-
end of the link.

Note that the P-Delta moment can be resisted by moment at the I-End, moment at the J -
End, and a shear couple where the shears are applied at the I and J ends. PDM2I and
PDM2J are the fractions of the P-Delta moment about the local 2-axis that is resisted as
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Field: PDM3J 4/27/2009
moment at the ends of the link. The remainder of the P-Delta moment about the local 2-
axis is taken as a shear couple.

Similarly, PDM3I and PDM3J are the fractions of the P-Delta moment about the local 3-
axis that is resisted as moment at the ends of the link. The remainder of the P-Delta
moment about the local 3-axis is taken as a shear couple.
Field: PDM3J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

P-Delta factor for moment at the J -end of the link about the link local 3-axis. This is the
fraction of the P-Delta moment about the local 3-axis that is resisted as moment at the J -
end of the link.

Note that the P-Delta moment can be resisted by moment at the I-End, moment at the J -
End, and a shear couple where the shears are applied at the I and J ends. PDM2I and
PDM2J are the fractions of the P-Delta moment about the local 2-axis that is resisted as
moment at the ends of the link. The remainder of the P-Delta moment about the local 2-
axis is taken as a shear couple.

Similarly, PDM3I and PDM3J are the fractions of the P-Delta moment about the local 3-
axis that is resisted as moment at the ends of the link. The remainder of the P-Delta
moment about the local 3-axis is taken as a shear couple.
Field: Color
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color associated with the
property.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified link property.
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Field: Notes 4/27/2009
Field: Notes
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

User notes for the specified link property.
Table: Link Property Definitions 02 - Linear
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link property.
Field: DOF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either U1, U2, U3, R1, R2, R3, U1U2, U1U3, U1R1, U1R2, U1R3, U2U3, U2R1,
U2R2, U2R3, U3R1, U3R2, U3R3, R1R2, R1R3, or R2R3.

The U1U2, U1U3, U1R1, U1R2, U1R3, U2U3, U2R1, U2R2, U2R3, U3R1, U3R2,
U3R3, R1R2, R1R3, and R2R3 terms only apply if the properties are coupled.
Field: Fixed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property DOF is fixed (restrained). It is no if the link property
DOF is not fixed, that is, it is free to move.
Field: TransKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The effective stiffness of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This stiffness is
used for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
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Field: RotKE 4/27/2009
Field: RotKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The effective stiffness of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This stiffness is used
for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
Field: TransRotKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: TransRot Coupled Stiff (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/rad

The effective stiffness of the link for a coupled translational-rotational degree of freedom.
Field: TransCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Trans (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-s/Length

The effective damping of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
Field: RotCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Rot (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-Length-s/rad

The effective damping of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
Field: TransRotCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Coupled (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-s/rad

The effective damping of the link for a coupled translational-rotational degree of freedom.
Field: DJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the J -End of the link to the shear spring. This item only applies to the
U2 and U3 (shear) degrees of freedom.
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Field: Link 4/27/2009
Table: Link Property Definitions 03 - MultiLinear
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link property.
Field: DOF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This may be either U1, U2, U3, R1, R2 or R3 indicating the link property degree of
freedom considered.
Field: Fixed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property DOF is fixed (restrained). It is no if the link property
DOF is not fixed, that is, it is free to move.
Field: NonLinear
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property DOF is nonlinear. It is no if the link property DOF is
not nonlinear, that is, it is linear.
Field: TransKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The effective stiffness of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This stiffness is
used for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
Field: RotKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The effective stiffness of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This stiffness is used
for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
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Field: TransCE 4/27/2009
Field: TransCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Trans (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-s/Length

The effective damping of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
Field: RotCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Rot (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-Length-s/rad

The effective damping of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
Field: DJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the J -End of the link to the shear spring. This item only applies to the
U2 and U3 (shear) degrees of freedom.
Field: Point
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Designation of a point on the multilinear force-deformation curve.
Field: Force
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The force at the specified point on the multilinear force-deformation curve. This item only
applies to translational degrees of freedom (U1, U2 and U3).
Field: Displ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The displacement at the specified point on the multilinear force-deformation curve. This
item only applies to translational degrees of freedom (U1, U2 and U3).
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Field: Moment 4/27/2009
Field: Moment
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The moment at the specified point on the multilinear force-deformation curve. This item
only applies to rotational degrees of freedom (R1, R2 and R3).
Field: Rotation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

The rotation at the specified point on the multilinear force-deformation curve. This item
only applies to rotational degrees of freedom (R1, R2 and R3).
Table: Link Property Definitions 04 - Damper
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link property.
Field: DOF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This may be either U1, U2, U3, R1, R2 or R3 indicating the link property degree of
freedom considered.
Field: Fixed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property DOF is fixed (restrained). It is no if the link property
DOF is not fixed, that is, it is free to move.
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Field: NonLinear 4/27/2009
Field: NonLinear
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property DOF is nonlinear. It is no if the link property DOF is
not nonlinear, that is, it is linear.
Field: TransKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The effective stiffness of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This stiffness is
used for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
Field: RotKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The effective stiffness of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This stiffness is used
for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
Field: TransCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Trans (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-s/Length

The effective damping of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
Field: RotCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Rot (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-Length-s/rad

The effective damping of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
Field: DJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the J -End of the link to the shear spring. This item only applies to the
U2 and U3 (shear) degrees of freedom.
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Field: TransK 4/27/2009
Field: TransK
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The initial stiffness of a translational degree of freedom of the link. This item is used for
nonlinear load cases only.
Field: RotK
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The initial stiffness of a rotational degree of freedom of the link. This item is used for
nonlinear load cases only.
Field: TransC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: NL Damping - Trans (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force*(s/Length)^Cexp

The nonlinear damping coefficient used for translational degrees of freedom. This item is
used for nonlinear load cases only.
Field: RotC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: NL Damping - Rot (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-Length*(s/rad)^Cexp

The nonlinear damping coefficient used for rotational degrees of freedom. This item is
used for nonlinear load cases only.
Field: CExp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The nonlinear damping exponent that is applied to the velocity across the damper in the
equation of motion. This item is used for nonlinear load cases only.
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Field: Link 4/27/2009
Table: Link Property Definitions 05 - Gap
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link property.
Field: DOF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This may be either U1, U2, U3, R1, R2 or R3 indicating the link property degree of
freedom considered.
Field: Fixed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property DOF is fixed (restrained). It is no if the link property
DOF is not fixed, that is, it is free to move.
Field: NonLinear
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property DOF is nonlinear. It is no if the link property DOF is
not nonlinear, that is, it is linear.
Field: TransKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The effective stiffness of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This stiffness is
used for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
Field: RotKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The effective stiffness of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This stiffness is used
for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
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Field: TransCE 4/27/2009
Field: TransCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Trans (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-s/Length

The effective damping of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
Field: RotCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Rot (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-Length-s/rad

The effective damping of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
Field: DJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the J -End of the link to the shear spring. This item only applies to the
U2 and U3 (shear) degrees of freedom.
Field: TransK
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The initial stiffness of a translational degree of freedom of the link. This item is used for
nonlinear load cases only.
Field: RotK
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The initial stiffness of a rotational degree of freedom of the link. This item is used for
nonlinear load cases only.
Field: TransOpen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The initial gap opening for a translational degree of freedom.
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Field: RotOpen 4/27/2009
Field: RotOpen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

The initial gap opening for a rotational degree of freedom.
Table: Link Property Definitions 06 - Hook
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link property.
Field: DOF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This may be either U1, U2, U3, R1, R2 or R3 indicating the link property degree of
freedom considered.
Field: Fixed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property DOF is fixed (restrained). It is no if the link property
DOF is not fixed, that is, it is free to move.
Field: NonLinear
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property DOF is nonlinear. It is no if the link property DOF is
not nonlinear, that is, it is linear.
Field: TransKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The effective stiffness of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This stiffness is
used for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
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Field: RotKE 4/27/2009
Field: RotKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The effective stiffness of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This stiffness is used
for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
Field: TransCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Trans (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-s/Length

The effective damping of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
Field: RotCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Rot (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-Length-s/rad

The effective damping of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
Field: DJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the J -End of the link to the shear spring. This item only applies to the
U2 and U3 (shear) degrees of freedom.
Field: TransK
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The initial stiffness of a translational degree of freedom of the link. This item is used for
nonlinear load cases only.
Field: RotK
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The initial stiffness of a rotational degree of freedom of the link. This item is used for
nonlinear load cases only.
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Field: TransOpen 4/27/2009
Field: TransOpen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The initial hook opening for a translational degree of freedom.
Field: RotOpen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

The initial hook opening for a rotational degree of freedom.
Table: Link Property Definitions 07 - Rubber Isolator
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link property.
Field: DOF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This may be either U1, U2, U3, R1, R2 or R3 indicating the link property degree of
freedom considered.
Field: Fixed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property DOF is fixed (restrained). It is no if the link property
DOF is not fixed, that is, it is free to move.
Field: NonLinear
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property DOF is nonlinear. It is no if the link property DOF is
not nonlinear, that is, it is linear.
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Field: TransKE 4/27/2009
Field: TransKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The effective stiffness of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This stiffness is
used for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
Field: RotKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The effective stiffness of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This stiffness is used
for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
Field: TransCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Trans (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-s/Length

The effective damping of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
Field: RotCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Rot (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-Length-s/rad

The effective damping of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
Field: DJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the J -End of the link to the shear spring. This item only applies to the
U2 and U3 (shear) degrees of freedom.
Field: TransK
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The initial stiffness of a translational degree of freedom of the link. This item is used for
nonlinear load cases only.
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Field: TransYield 4/27/2009
Field: TransYield
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The yield force for the link. This item applies to translational degrees of freedom.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the post-yield stiffness divided by the initial stiffness.
Table: Link Property Definitions 08 - Sliding Isolator
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link property.
Field: DOF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This may be either U1, U2, U3, R1, R2 or R3 indicating the link property degree of
freedom considered.
Field: Fixed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property DOF is fixed (restrained). It is no if the link property
DOF is not fixed, that is, it is free to move.
Field: NonLinear
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property DOF is nonlinear. It is no if the link property DOF is
not nonlinear, that is, it is linear.
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Field: TransKE 4/27/2009
Field: TransKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The effective stiffness of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This stiffness is
used for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
Field: RotKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The effective stiffness of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This stiffness is used
for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
Field: TransCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Trans (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-s/Length

The effective damping of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
Field: RotCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Rot (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-Length-s/rad

The effective damping of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
Field: DJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the J -End of the link to the shear spring. This item only applies to the
U2 and U3 (shear) degrees of freedom.
Field: TransK
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The initial stiffness of a translational degree of freedom of the link. This item is used for
nonlinear load cases only.
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Field: TransC 4/27/2009
Field: TransC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: NL Damping - Trans (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force*(s/Length)^Cexp

The nonlinear damping coefficient used the axial translational degree of freedom. Note
that the damping exponent (CExp) associated with this item is always equal to 1. This
item is used for nonlinear load cases only.
Field: Slow
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The friction coefficient at zero velocity.
Field: Fast
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The friction coefficient at fast velocity.
Field: Rate
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Slider Rate (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: sec/Length

The inverse of the characteristic sliding velocity.
Field: Radius
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Radius of the sliding contact surface. Note that 0 means there is an infinite radius, that is,
the slider is flat.
Table: Link Property Definitions 09 - TC Sliding Isolator
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link property.
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Field: DOF 4/27/2009
Field: DOF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This may be either U1, U2, U3, R1, R2 or R3 indicating the link property degree of
freedom considered.
Field: Fixed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property DOF is fixed (restrained). It is no if the link property
DOF is not fixed, that is, it is free to move.
Field: NonLinear
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property DOF is nonlinear. It is no if the link property DOF is
not nonlinear, that is, it is linear.
Field: TransKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The effective stiffness of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This stiffness is
used for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
Field: RotKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The effective stiffness of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This stiffness is used
for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
Field: TransCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Trans (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-s/Length

The effective damping of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
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Field: RotCE 4/27/2009
Field: RotCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Rot (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-Length-s/rad

The effective damping of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
Field: DJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the J -End of the link to the shear spring. This item only applies to the
U2 and U3 (shear) degrees of freedom.
Field: TransK
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The initial stiffness of a translational degree of freedom of the link. For the axial degree
of freedom this item specifies the compression stiffness. This item is used for nonlinear
load cases only.
Field: TransKTens
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The initial stiffness of the translational axial degree of freedom of the link for tension.
This item is used for nonlinear load cases only.
Field: GapComp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The initial gap opening, if any, for axial compression. This item is used for nonlinear load
cases only.
Field: GapTens
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The initial gap opening, if any, for axial tension. This item is used for nonlinear load
cases only.
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Field: TransC 4/27/2009
Field: TransC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: NL Damping - Trans (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force*(s/Length)^Cexp

The nonlinear damping coefficient used for the axial translational degree of freedom.
Note that the damping exponent (CExp) associated with this item is always equal to 1.
This item is used for nonlinear load cases only.
Field: SlowComp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The friction coefficient at zero velocity for axial compression.
Field: SlowTens
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The friction coefficient at zero velocity for axial tension.
Field: FastComp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The friction coefficient at fast velocity for axial compression.
Field: FastTens
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The friction coefficient at fast velocity for axial tension.
Field: RateComp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Slider Rate (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: sec/Length

The inverse of the characteristic sliding velocity for axial compression.
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Field: RateTens 4/27/2009
Field: RateTens
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Slider Rate (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: sec/Length

The inverse of the characteristic sliding velocity for axial tension.
Field: Radius
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Radius of the sliding contact surface. Note that 0 means there is an infinite radius, that is,
the slider is flat.
Table: Link Property Definitions 10 - Plastic (Wen)
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link property.
Field: DOF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This may be either U1, U2, U3, R1, R2 or R3 indicating the link property degree of
freedom considered.
Field: Fixed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property DOF is fixed (restrained). It is no if the link property
DOF is not fixed, that is, it is free to move.
Field: NonLinear
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property DOF is nonlinear. It is no if the link property DOF is
not nonlinear, that is, it is linear.
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Field: TransKE 4/27/2009
Field: TransKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The effective stiffness of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This stiffness is
used for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
Field: RotKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The effective stiffness of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This stiffness is used
for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
Field: TransCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Trans (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-s/Length

The effective damping of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
Field: RotCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Rot (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-Length-s/rad

The effective damping of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
Field: DJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the J -End of the link to the shear spring. This item only applies to the
U2 and U3 (shear) degrees of freedom.
Field: TransK
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The initial stiffness of a translational degree of freedom of the link. This item is used for
nonlinear load cases only.
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Field: RotK 4/27/2009
Field: RotK
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The initial stiffness of a rotational degree of freedom of the link. This item is used for
nonlinear load cases only.
Field: TransYield
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The yield force for the link. This item applies to translational degrees of freedom.
Field: RotYield
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The yield moment for the link. This item applies to rotational degrees of freedom.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the post-yield stiffness divided by the initial stiffness.
Field: YieldExp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The yielding exponent that controls the sharpness of the transition from the initial stiffness
to the yielded stiffness.
Table: Link Property Definitions 11 - Multilinear Plastic
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link property.
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Field: DOF 4/27/2009
Field: DOF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This may be either U1, U2, U3, R1, R2 or R3 indicating the link property degree of
freedom considered.
Field: Fixed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link degree of freedom is fixed; otherwise it is No.
Field: NonLinear
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property is nonlinear. It is no if the link property is not
nonlinear, that is, it is linear.
Field: TransKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The effective stiffness of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This stiffness is
used for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
Field: RotKE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force-Length/rad

The effective stiffness of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This stiffness is used
for all linear load cases including modal load cases.
Field: TransCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Trans (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-s/Length

The effective damping of the link for a translational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
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Field: RotCE 4/27/2009
Field: RotCE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Eff Damping - Rot (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Force-Length-s/rad

The effective damping of the link for a rotational degree of freedom. This damping is
used for all linear load cases including modal analysis cases. The specified effective
damping is converted to modal damping for these linear load cases.
Field: DJ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the J -End of the link to the shear spring. This item only applies to the
U2 and U3 (shear) degrees of freedom.
Field: HysType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Kinematic, Takeda, or Pivot indicating the hysteresis type for the multilinear
plastic link.
Field: PivotAlpha1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The unloading parameter, Alpha1, for the Pivot hysteresis type.
Field: PivotAlpha2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The unloading parameter, Alpha2, for the Pivot hysteresis type.
Field: PivotBeta1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The pinching point parameter, Beta1, for the Pivot hysteresis type.
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Field: PivotBeta2 4/27/2009
Field: PivotBeta2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The pinching point parameter, Beta2, for the Pivot hysteresis type.
Field: PivotEta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The initial stiffness loss parameter, Eta, for the Pivot hysteresis type.
Field: Point
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Designation of a point on the force-deformation curve.
Field: Force
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The force at the specified point on the force-deformation curve. This item only applies to
translational degrees of freedom (U1, U2 and U3).
Field: Displ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The displacement at the specified point on the force-deformation curve. This item only
applies to translational degrees of freedom (U1, U2 and U3).
Field: Moment
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The moment at the specified point on the force-deformation curve. This item only applies
to rotational degrees of freedom (R1, R2 and R3).
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Field: Rotation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

The rotation at the specified point on the force-deformation curve. This item only applies
to rotational degrees of freedom (R1, R2 and R3).
Table: Link Property Definitions - Bridge Object Flags
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link property.
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the link property is an automatically created from a bridge object.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this link property is associated.
Table: Link Vehicle Response Component Overwrites
Field: Link
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the link object.
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Field: Usage 4/27/2009
Field: Usage
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either AASHTO HL - Superstructure, AASHTO HL - Reaction, or AASHTO H &
HS Superstructure indicating the vehicle type and structural member type to which the
overwrite applies.

AASHTO HL - Superstructure refers to the superstructure negative moments over
supports and applies to AASHTO H, HS and HL loading.

AASHTO HL - Reaction refers to reactions at interior supports (piers) and applies only to
AASHTO HL loaoding.

AASHTO H & HS Superstructure refers to superstructure moments (positive or negative)
and applies to AASHTO H and HS loading.
Field: Component
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either F1, F2, F3, M1, M2, M3 or indicating the output component to which the
overwrite applies.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Do Not Use, Use Positive Values, Use Negative Values, or Use All Values
indicating the portion of the output for the specified component to which the overwrite
applies.
Table: Load Case Definitions
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the load case.
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Field: Type 4/27/2009
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of load case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, LinPower, LinMSStat, Hyperstatic.
Field: InitialCond
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Zero or the name of a Nonlinear Static case. Zero means that the stiffness
used is based on the unstressed state. Otherwise, the stiffness used is that at the end of the
specified Nonlinear Static case. This item does not apply to response spectrum and linear
modal history load cases.
Field: ModalCase
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the modal load case used in solving this load case. This item only applies to
nonlinear static, response spectrum, and modal history cases.
Field: BaseCase
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item only applies to hyperstatic load cases. It is the name of the base load case whose
reactions are applied to the unsupported structure to create the hyperstatic load case.
Field: DesTypeOpt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Prog Det or User indicating the design type option for the load case. Prog
Det is short for program determined.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either DEAD, SUPER DEAD, LIVE, REDUCIBLE LIVE, QUAKE, WIND,
SNOW, OTHER, BRIDGE LIVE, TEMPERATURE, ROOF LIVE, NOTIONAL,
PATTERN LIVE, WAVE, BRAKING, CENTRIFUGAL, FRICTION, ICE, WIND -
LIVE LOAD, HOR EARTH PR, VER EARTH PR, EARTH SURCHR, DOWNDRAG,
VEHICLE COLLISION, VESSEL COLLISION, TEMP GRAD, SETTLEMENT,
SHRINKAGE, CREEP, WATER PR, LL SURCHR, LOCKED IN, PEDESTRIAN LL,
PRESTRESS, HYPERSTATIC, BOUYANCY, STREAM FLOW, IMPACT,
CONSTRUCTION. It is used for determining load case multipliers when the program
creates default design load combinations.

This item is only imported when the DesTypeOpt is User.
Field: AutoType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either None or Bridge Scheduler indicating the auto type for the load case. In
general, the user should not change this item, and should use None for new load cases.
Field: RunCase
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the load case is specified to be run. Otherwise it is No.
Field: CaseStatus
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Finished, Not Run, Could Not Start or Not Finished indicating the load
case status.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified load case.
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Field: Notes 4/27/2009
Field: Notes
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

User notes for the specified load case.
Table: Load Pattern Definitions
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the load pattern.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either DEAD, SUPER DEAD, LIVE, REDUCIBLE LIVE, QUAKE, WIND,
SNOW, OTHER, BRIDGE LIVE, TEMPERATURE, ROOF LIVE, NOTIONAL,
PATTERN LIVE, WAVE, BRAKING, CENTRIFUGAL, FRICTION, ICE, WIND -
LIVE LOAD, HOR EARTH PR, VER EARTH PR, EARTH SURCHR, DOWNDRAG,
VEHICLE COLLISION, VESSEL COLLISION, TEMP GRAD, SETTLEMENT,
SHRINKAGE, CREEP, WATER PR, LL SURCHR, LOCKED IN, PEDESTRIAN LL,
PRESTRESS, HYPERSTATIC, BOUYANCY, STREAM FLOW, IMPACT,
CONSTRUCTION. It is used for determining load case multipliers when the program
creates default design load combinations.
Field: SelfWtMult
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The self weight multiplier for the load pattern.
Field: AutoLoad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

If the Type item is Quake or Wind then this is either None, User or the name of the design
code used to create the auto load.
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Field: GUID 4/27/2009
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified load pattern.
Field: Notes
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

User notes for the specified load pattern.
Table: Masses 1 - Mass Source
Field: MassFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Elements, Loads or All. Elements means that the mass is calculated
from the self mass of elements plus any additional masses specified on joint, frame or area
elements. Loads means that the mass is calculated from a user-specified collection of one
or more load patterns. All means that the mass is calculated from both Elements and
Loads.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

A load pattern used to define the mass.
Field: Multiplier
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Multiplier for the load pattern specified in the LoadPat item.
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Field: ObjectType 4/27/2009
Table: Material List 1 - By Object Type
Field: ObjectType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Frame, Area, Solid or Link indicating the object type.
Field: Material
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the material associated with the object type. For links this item is N.A.
which is short for Not Applicable.
Field: TotalWeight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

The total combined weight of all of the objects in the model (or all selected objects in the
model if there is a selection) whose object type is that specified by the ObjectType item
and whose material is that specified by the Material item.
Field: NumPieces
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item only applies to frame and link objects. For frames it is the total number of frame
objects in the model (or all selected frame objects in the model if there is a selection)
whose material is that specified by the Material item. For links it is the total number of
links in the model (or all selected link objects in the model if there is a selection).
Table: Material List 2 - By Section Property
Field: Section
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is the name of either a frame section property, an area section property, a solid
section property or a link property.
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Field: ObjectType 4/27/2009
Field: ObjectType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Frame, Area, Solid or Link indicating the object type of the specified
section.
Field: NumPieces
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item only applies to frame and link objects. It is the total number of frame or link
objects in the model (or the total number of selected frame or link objects in the model if
there is a selection) whose section property is that specified by the Section item.
Field: TotalLength
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies to frame objects. It is the total combined weight of all frame
objects in the model (or the total combined weight of all selected frame objects in the
model if there is a selection)whose section property is that specified by the Section item.
Field: TotalWeight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

The total combined weight of all of the objects in the model (or all the selected objects in
the model if there is a selection) whose section property is that specified by the Section
item.
Table: Material Properties 01 - General
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a material property.
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Field: Type 4/27/2009
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Steel, Concrete, Other, Aluminum, ColdFormed, Rebar or Tendon indicating
the type of the material.
Field: SymType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either isotropic, orthotropic, anisotropic or uniaxial indicating the symmetry type
for the material. In the majority of models isotropic properties are used. Rebar is
typically modelled using a uniaxial material property.
Field: TempDepend
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the material properties are temperature dependent. Otherwise it is No.
Field: Color
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color associated with the
material.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified material property.
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Field: Notes 4/27/2009
Field: Notes
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

User notes for the specified material property.
Table: Material Properties 01T - Material Temperatures
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a material property.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

A temperature at which material properties are specified. This item is only applicable if
the material is specified to be temperature dependent.
Table: Material Properties 02 - Basic Mechanical Properties
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a material property.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The temperature at which the associated material properties apply. This item is only
applicable if the material is specified to be temperature dependent.
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Field: UnitWeight 4/27/2009
Field: UnitWeight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Weight/Volume (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force/Length3

The weight per unit volume of the material.
Field: UnitMass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Mass/Volume (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length4

The mass per unit volume of the material.
Field: E1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Modulus of elasticity in the Material 1 direction. This item is imported for isotropic,
orthotropic, anisotropic and uniaxial materials.
Field: E2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Modulus of elasticity in the Material 2 direction. This item is imported for orthotropic and
anisotropic materials.
Field: E3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Modulus of elasticity in the Material 3 direction. This item is imported for orthotropic and
anisotropic materials.
Field: G12
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Shear modulus in the Material 1-2 plane. This item is imported for orthotropic and
anisotropic materials. For isotropic materials the value of G is calculated using the
standard formula from E and U.
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Field: G13 4/27/2009
Field: G13
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Shear modulus in the Material 1-3 plane. This item is imported for orthotropic and
anisotropic materials. For isotropic materials the value of G is calculated using the
standard formula from E and U.
Field: G23
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Shear modulus in the Material 2-3 plane. This item is imported for orthotropic and
anisotropic materials. For isotropic materials the value of G is calculated using the
standard formula from E and U.
Field: U12
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Poisson's ratio. This item is imported for isotropic, orthotropic and anisotropic materials.
Field: U13
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Poisson's ratio. This item is imported for orthotropic and anisotropic materials.
Field: U23
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Poisson's ratio. This item is imported for orthotropic and anisotropic materials.
Field: U14
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear and coupling poisson's ratio. This item is imported for anisotropic materials.
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Field: U24 4/27/2009
Field: U24
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear and coupling poisson's ratio. This item is imported for anisotropic materials.
Field: U34
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear and coupling poisson's ratio. This item is imported for anisotropic materials.
Field: U15
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear and coupling poisson's ratio. This item is imported for anisotropic materials.
Field: U25
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear and coupling poisson's ratio. This item is imported for anisotropic materials.
Field: U35
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear and coupling poisson's ratio. This item is imported for anisotropic materials.
Field: U45
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear and coupling poisson's ratio. This item is imported for anisotropic materials.
Field: U16
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear and coupling poisson's ratio. This item is imported for anisotropic materials.
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Field: U26 4/27/2009
Field: U26
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear and coupling poisson's ratio. This item is imported for anisotropic materials.
Field: U36
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear and coupling poisson's ratio. This item is imported for anisotropic materials.
Field: U46
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear and coupling poisson's ratio. This item is imported for anisotropic materials.
Field: U56
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear and coupling poisson's ratio. This item is imported for anisotropic materials.
Field: A1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Thermal Coefficient (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: 1/Temp

Coefficient of thermal expansion in the Material 1 direction. This item is imported for
isotropic, orthotropic, anisotropic and uniaxial materials.
Field: A2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Thermal Coefficient (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: 1/Temp

Coefficient of thermal expansion in the Material 2 direction. This item is imported for
orthotropic and anisotropic materials.
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Field: A3 4/27/2009
Field: A3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Thermal Coefficient (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: 1/Temp

Coefficient of thermal expansion in the Material 3 direction. This item is imported for
orthotropic and anisotropic materials.
Field: A12
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Thermal Coefficient (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: 1/Temp

Coefficient of thermal expansion in the Material 1-2 plane. This item is imported for
anisotropic materials.
Field: A13
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Thermal Coefficient (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: 1/Temp

Coefficient of thermal expansion in the Material 1-3 plane. This item is imported for
anisotropic materials.
Field: A23
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Thermal Coefficient (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: 1/Temp

Coefficient of thermal expansion in the Material 2-3 plane. This item is imported for
anisotropic materials.
Table: Material Properties 03a - Steel Data
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a material property.
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Field: Temp 4/27/2009
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The temperature at which the associated material properties apply. This item is only
applicable if the material is specified to be temperature dependent.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Yield stress of the steel.
Field: Fu
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile strength of the steel.
Field: EffFy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Effective yield stress of the steel.
Field: EffFu
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Effective tensile strength of the steel.
Field: SSCurveOpt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User Defined or Simple indicating the selected option for defining the
material stress strain curve. User Defined means that stress-strain points are defined by
the user. If the Simple option is selected then the stress-strain curve is parametrically
defined.
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Field: SSHysType 4/27/2009
Field: SSHysType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Elastic, Kinematic or Takeda indicating the hysteresis type for the material
stress strain curve.
Field: SHard
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strain at the onset of strain hardening.This item only applies when a parametric stress-
strain curve option is selected.
Field: SMax
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strain at the maximum steel stress.This item only applies when a parametric stress-
strain curve option is selected.
Field: SRup
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strain at the steel rupture.This item only applies when a parametric stress-strain curve
option is selected.
Field: FinalSlope
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The final slope in the stress strain curve; this item is a multiplier on E.This item only
applies when a parametric stress-strain curve option is selected.
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Field: Material 4/27/2009
Table: Material Properties 03b - Concrete Data
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a material property.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The temperature at which the associated material properties apply. This item is only
applicable if the material is specified to be temperature dependent.
Field: Fc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The unconfined concrete compressive strength.
Field: LtWtConc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the material specified is lightweight concrete. Otherwise it is No.
Field: LtWtFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The shear strength reduction factor for lightweight concrete.
Field: SSCurveOpt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User Defined, Simple or Mander indicating the selected option for defining
the material stress strain curve(s). User Defined means that stress-strain points are defined
by the user. If the Simple or Mander options are selected then the stress-strain curve is
parametrically defined.
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Field: SSHysType 4/27/2009
Field: SSHysType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Elastic, Kinematic or Takeda indicating the hysteresis type for the material
stress strain curve.
Field: SFc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strain at a stress of f'c, the unconfined concrete compressive strength.This item only
applies when a parametric stress-strain curve option is selected.
Field: SCap
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ultimate concrete strain (unconfined).This item only applies when a parametric stress-
strain curve option is selected.
Field: FinalSlope
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The final slope in the stress strain curve; this item is a multiplier on E.This item only
applies when a parametric stress-strain curve option is selected.
Field: FAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The friction angle, a Drucker-Prager parameter.
Field: DAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The dilatational angle, a Drucker-Prager parameter.
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Field: TimeType 4/27/2009
Field: TimeType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either CEB-FIP 90 or ACI 209R-92 indicating the standard used for time
dependent analysis.
Field: TimeE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if time dependence is considered for compressive strength and stiffness.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: TimeCreep
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if time dependence is considered for creep. Otherwise it is No.
Field: TimeShrink
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if time dependence is considered for shrinkage. Otherwise it is No.
Field: CreepType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Full Integration or Dirichlet Series indicating the creep integration type.
Field: CreepTerms
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item only applies when the CreepType item is Dirichlet Series. It is the number of
terms used in the series.
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Field: Material 4/27/2009
Table: Material Properties 03c - Aluminum Data
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a material property.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The temperature at which the associated material properties apply. This item is only
applicable if the material is specified to be temperature dependent.
Field: AlumType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Wrought, Cast-Mold or Cast-Sand indicating the type of aluminum.
Field: Alloy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The Alloy designation for the aluminum, for example, 2014-T6 for wrought or 356.0-T7
for cast (mold or sand) aluminum.
Field: Fcy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Compressive yield strength of aluminum.
Field: Fty
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile yield strength of aluminum.
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Field: Ftu 4/27/2009
Field: Ftu
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile ultimate strength of aluminum.
Field: Fsu
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Shear ultimate strength of aluminum.
Field: SSHysType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Elastic, Kinematic or Takeda indicating the hysteresis type for the material
stress strain curve.
Table: Material Properties 03d - Cold Formed Data
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a material property.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The temperature at which the associated material properties apply. This item is only
applicable if the material is specified to be temperature dependent.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Yield stress of the cold formed steel.
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Field: Fu 4/27/2009
Field: Fu
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile strength of the cold formed steel.
Field: SSHysType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Elastic, Kinematic or Takeda indicating the hysteresis type for the material
stress strain curve.
Table: Material Properties 03e - Rebar Data
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a material property.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The temperature at which the associated material properties apply. This item is only
applicable if the material is specified to be temperature dependent.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Yield stress of the rebar.
Field: Fu
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile strength of the rebar.
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Field: EffFy 4/27/2009
Field: EffFy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Effective yield stress of the rebar.
Field: EffFu
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Effective tensile strength of the rebar.
Field: SSCurveOpt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User Defined, Simple or Park indicating the selected option for defining the
material stress strain curve(s). User Defined means that stress-strain points are defined by
the user. If the Simple or Park options are selected then the stress-strain curve is
parametrically defined.
Field: SSHysType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Elastic, Kinematic or Takeda indicating the hysteresis type for the material
stress strain curve.
Field: SHard
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strain at the onset of strain hardening.This item only applies when a parametric stress-
strain curve option is selected.
Field: SCap
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ultimate strain capacity.This item only applies when a parametric stress-strain curve
option is selected.
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Field: FinalSlope 4/27/2009
Field: FinalSlope
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The final slope in the stress strain curve; this item is a multiplier on E.This item only
applies when a parametric stress-strain curve option is selected.
Field: UseCTDef
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item only applies when a parametric stress-strain curve option is selected.
Table: Material Properties 03f - Tendon Data
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a material property.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The temperature at which the associated material properties apply. This item is only
applicable if the material is specified to be temperature dependent.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Yield stress of the tendon.
Field: Fu
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile strength of the tendon.
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Field: SSCurveOpt 4/27/2009
Field: SSCurveOpt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User Defined, 250 ksi or 270 ksi indicating the selected option for defining
the material stress strain curve(s). User Defined means that stress-strain points are defined
by the user. If the 250 ksi or 270 ksi options are selected then the stress-strain curve is
parametrically defined.
Field: SSHysType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Elastic, Kinematic or Takeda indicating the hysteresis type for the material
stress strain curve.
Field: FinalSlope
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The final slope in the stress strain curve; this item is a multiplier on E.This item only
applies when a parametric stress-strain curve option is selected.
Field: TimeType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either CEB-FIP 90 or ACI 209R-92 indicating the standard used for time
dependent analysis.
Field: TimeRelax
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if time dependence is considered for tendon steel relaxation. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: RelaxType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Full Integration or Dirichlet Series indicating the steel relaxation integration
type.
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Field: RelaxTerms 4/27/2009
Field: RelaxTerms
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item only applies when the RelaxType item is Dirichlet Series. It is the number of
terms used in the series.
Table: Material Properties 03g - Other Data
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a material property.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The temperature at which the associated material properties apply. This item is only
applicable if the material is specified to be temperature dependent.
Field: SSHysType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Elastic, Kinematic or Takeda indicating the hysteresis type for the material
stress strain curve.
Field: FAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The friction angle, a Drucker-Prager parameter.
Field: DAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The dilatational angle, a Drucker-Prager parameter.
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Field: Material 4/27/2009
Table: Material Properties 04 - User Stress-Strain Curves
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a material property.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The temperature at which the associated material properties apply. This item is only
applicable if the material is specified to be temperature dependent.
Field: Point
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The point number of the specified point on the stress-strain curve.
Field: Strain
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strain at the specified point.
Field: Stress
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The stress at the specified point.
Field: PointID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either blank, or it is one of -E, -D, -C, -B, A, B ,C ,D or E. These points control the
color that will be displayed for the hinge in a deformed shape plot.
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Field: Material 4/27/2009
Table: Material Properties 05a - Time Dependence - CEB-FIP 90
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a material property.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The temperature at which the associated material properties apply. This item is only
applicable if the material is specified to be temperature dependent.
Field: CementCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The coefficient s that is defined in Section 2.1.6.1 of CEB_FIP Model Code 1990. This
coefficient depends on the type of cement. It is used in calculating the time dependence of
strength and modulus of elasticity.

This parameter applies to concrete materials.
Field: RelHumid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Percent

The relative humidity of the ambient environment in percent. This coefficient is used in
calculating creep and shrinkage.

This parameter applies to concrete materials.
Field: NotionSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The notional size of the member.

As defined in Equation 2.1-69 of CEB_FIP Model Code 1990 it is equal to two times the
cross-sectional area of the member divided by the perimeter of the member in contact with
the atmosphere. This coefficient is used in calculating creep and shrinkage.

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Field: BetaSC 4/27/2009
This parameter applies to concrete materials.
Field: BetaSC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The coefficient Beta subscript sc defined in Equation 2.1-76 of CEB_FIP Model Code
1990. This coefficient is used in calculating shrinkage.

This parameter applies to concrete materials.
Field: ShrinkStart
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The parameter t subscript s used in Section 2.1.6.4.4 of CEB_FIP Model Code 1990. It is
the age of the concrete in days at the beginning of shrinkage or swelling. This parameter
is used in calculating shrinkage.

This parameter applies to concrete materials.
Field: RelaxClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The relaxation class as defined in Section 2.3.4.5 of CEB_FIP Model Code 1990. The
class is either 1 or 2. Class 1 is normal relaxation characteristics for wires and strands and
Class 2 is improved relaxation characteristics for wires and strands.

This parameter applies to tendon materials.
Table: Material Properties 06 - Damping Parameters
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a material property.
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Field: Temp 4/27/2009
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The temperature at which the associated material properties apply. This item is only
applicable if the material is specified to be temperature dependent.
Field: ModalRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The modal damping ratio associated with additional material damping that is specified by
modal damping ratio.
Field: VisMass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: 1/Sec

The mass coefficient associated with additional material damping that is specified by
viscous proportional damping.
Field: VisStiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The stiffness coefficient associated with additional material damping that is specified by
viscous proportional damping.
Field: HysMass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: 1/Sec2

The mass coefficient associated with additional material damping that is specified by
hysteretic proportional damping.
Field: HysStiff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stiffness coefficient associated with additional material damping that is specified by
hysteretic proportional damping.
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Field: Material 4/27/2009
Table: Material Properties 07 - Thermal Properties
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a material property.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The temperature at which the associated material properties apply. This item is only
applicable if the material is specified to be temperature dependent.
Field: HeatCap
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Energy/(Temp*Length3) (Power/(Temp4*Length2) section of form)
Units: Force/Length2-Temp

The heat capacity for the material.
Field: CondK11
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Power/(Temp*Length) (Heat Transfer section of form)
Units: Force/Temp-s

The k11 term of the symmetric 3x3 thermal conductivity matrix for the material.
Field: CondK12
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Power/(Temp*Length) (Heat Transfer section of form)
Units: Force/Temp-s

The k12 term of the symmetric 3x3 thermal conductivity matrix for the material.
Field: CondK22
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Power/(Temp*Length) (Heat Transfer section of form)
Units: Force/Temp-s

The k22 term of the symmetric 3x3 thermal conductivity matrix for the material.
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Field: CondK13 4/27/2009
Field: CondK13
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Power/(Temp*Length) (Heat Transfer section of form)
Units: Force/Temp-s

The k13 term of the symmetric 3x3 thermal conductivity matrix for the material.
Field: CondK23
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Power/(Temp*Length) (Heat Transfer section of form)
Units: Force/Temp-s

The k23 term of the symmetric 3x3 thermal conductivity matrix for the material.
Field: CondK33
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Power/(Temp*Length) (Heat Transfer section of form)
Units: Force/Temp-s

The k33 term of the symmetric 3x3 thermal conductivity matrix for the material.
Table: Multi-Step Moving Load 1 - General
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the load pattern in which this multi-step bridge live load (moving load) is
defined.
Field: LoadDur
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Duration of loading in seconds.
Field: LoadDisc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Discretization of loading in seconds.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Table: Multi-Step Moving Load 2 - Vehicle Data
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the load pattern in which this multi-step bridge live load (moving load) is
defined.
Field: Vehicle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the vehicle used in this load pattern.
Field: Lane
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the lane in which the specified vehicle is applied.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station along the specified lane where the front of the vehicle is initially placed.
Field: StartTime
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The time at which the vehicle is initially placed on the lane.
Field: Direction
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Forward or Backward indicating the direction the vehicle runs along the
lane.
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Field: Speed 4/27/2009
Field: Speed
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

The speed (constant) at which the vehicle moves along the lane.
Table: Named Sets - Database Tables 1 - General
Field: DBNamedSet
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a database tables named set.
Field: SortOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'Elem, Cases' or 'Cases, Elem' indicating the output sort order.
Field: Unformatted
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This is Yes if the data is to be output unformatted; otherwise it is No.
Field: ModeStart
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The starting mode for modal output.
Field: ModeEnd
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The ending mode for modal output. If all modes are to be output then this item is All.
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Field: ModalHist 4/27/2009
Field: ModalHist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Envelopes or StepByStep indicating the type of output specified for
modal history load cases.
Field: DirectHist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Envelopes or StepByStep indicating the type of output specified for
direct history load cases.
Field: NLStatic
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Last Step or StepByStep indicating the type of output specified for
nonlinear static load cases.
Field: BaseReacX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Global X coordinate of the point where the base reactions are reported.
Field: BaseReacY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Global Y coordinate of the point where the base reactions are reported.
Field: BaseReacZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Global Z coordinate of the point where the base reactions are reported.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Envelopes or MultiValued indicating the type of output specified for
combinations.
Field: Steady
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Envelopes or Frequencies indicating the type of output specified for
steady state load cases.
Field: SteadyOpt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Phases, Magnitude or All indicating the type of output specified for
steady state load cases. Phases means both in-phase and out-of-phase results. All means
in-phase, out-of-phase and magnitude results.
Field: PSD
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either RMS or At PSD indicating the type of output specified for power
spectral density load cases.
Field: Multistep
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Envelopes or StepByStep indicating the type of output specified for
multi-step static load cases.
Field: NumTables
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of selected tables.
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Field: NumLoads 4/27/2009
Field: NumLoads
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of selected load patterns.
Field: NumCases
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of selected load cases.
Field: NumGenDispl
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of selected generalized displacements.
Field: NumSectCuts
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of selected section cuts.
Field: NumVWSets
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of selected virtual work named sets.
Field: NumNLSSets
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of selected nonlinear static curves named sets.
Field: NumRSSets
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of selected joint time history response spectra named sets.
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Field: NumPFSets 4/27/2009
Field: NumPFSets
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of selected plot function traces named sets.
Table: Named Sets - Database Tables 2 - Selections
Field: DBNamedSet
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a database tables named set.
Field: SelectType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of selection. This is either Table, LoadPattern, LoadCase, Combo, GenDispl
(short for generalized displacement), SectionCut, VWNamedSet (VW is short for virtual
work), RSNamedSet (RS is short for joint time history response spectra), or PFNamedSet
(PF is short for plot function trace).
Field: Selection
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Depending on the value of the SelectType item, this item is one of the following:

Table: Name of the database table.
LoadPattern: Name of the selected load pattern.
LoadCase: Name of the selected load case.
GenDispl: Name of the selected generalized displacement.
SectionCut: Name of the selected section cut.
VWNamedSet: Name of the selected virtual work named set.
RSNamedSet: Name of the selected joint time history response spectra named set.
PFNamedSet: Name of the selected plot function traces named set.
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Field: VWNamedSet 4/27/2009
Table: Named Sets - Virtual Work
Field: VWNamedSet
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a virtual work named set.
Field: ForceCase
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The load case used for forces when computing the virtual work.
Field: DisplCase
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The load case used for displacements when computing the virtual work.
Field: ShowValues
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the virtual work is to be shown as values when displayed on screen. It
is no if it is to be shown as different colors (with a legend) when displayed on screen.
Field: ValueType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Relative or Absolute indicating the type of value displayed.
Table: Named Sets - Plot Function Traces 1 - General
Field: PFNamedSet
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a plot function trace named set.
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Field: Case 4/27/2009
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The load case for which the plot function trace is generated.
Field: HorizFunc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Time, Frequency, Step, or the name of a plot function indicating the item
used for the horizontal axis of the plot function trace.
Field: NumVertFunc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of vertical plot functions contained in this named set.
Field: TimeFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The starting time (or step) for the plot function trace.
Field: TimeTo
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Other Time (Seconds) (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The ending time (or step) for the plot function trace.
Field: OverrideH
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the default range of values displayed (or tabulated) for the horizontal
axis of the plot function trace is to be overridden.
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Field: OverrideV 4/27/2009
Field: OverrideV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the default range of values displayed (or tabulated) for the vertical axis
of the plot function trace is to be overridden.
Field: HorizMin
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minimum value displayed (or tabulated) along the horizontal axis of the plot function
trace. If both the HorizMin and the HorizMax items are zero then the full horizontal range
of the plot function trace is displayed.
Field: HorizMax
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum value displayed (or tabulated) along the horizontal axis of the plot function
trace. If both the HorizMin and the HorizMax items are zero then the full horizontal range
of the plot function trace is displayed.
Field: VertMin
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minimum value displayed (or tabulated) along the vertical axis of the plot function
trace. If both the VertMin and the VertMax items are zero then the full vertical range of
the plot function trace is displayed.
Field: VertMax
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum value displayed (or tabulated) along the vertical axis of the plot function
trace. If both the VertMin and the VertMax items are zero then the full vertical range of
the plot function trace is displayed.
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Field: HorizLabel 4/27/2009
Field: HorizLabel
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The horizontal axis label for the plot function trace.
Field: VertLabel
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The vertical axis label for the plot function trace.
Field: GridOverlay
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if grid lines are displayed on the plot function trace. Otherwise it is No.
Field: SSType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Magnitude or Phased indicating the type of plot function. This item
only applies when the load case is a steady state load case.
Field: SSPhaseAng
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

This is the phase angle for the output. This item only applies when the load case is a
steady state load case and the SSType item is Phased.
Table: Named Sets - Plot Function Traces 2 - Vertical Functions
Field: PFNamedSet
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a plot function trace named set.
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Field: VertFunc 4/27/2009
Field: VertFunc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the vertical plot function in the plot function trace.
Field: LineType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Solid, Dashed or Dotted indicating the line type used when the trace is
displayed on the screen.
Field: LineColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color in which the trace
will be the trace will be displayed on the screen.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Field: VertSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A scale factor applied to the vertical plot function values in the trace.
Table: Named Sets - Pushover
Field: PONamedSet
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a pushover named set.
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Field: Case 4/27/2009
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The load case for which the nonlinear static curve is generated.
Field: PlotType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of pushover parameter set used in the specified named set. This is one of the
following:
Force-Displ,
ATC40,
FEMA356,
FEMA440EL,
FEMA440DM.
Field: ParamName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a pushover parameter set of the type specified by the PlotType item.
Table: Named Sets - Response Spectrum 1 - General
Field: RSNamedSet
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint time history response spectrum named set.
Field: Case
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The load case for which the response spectrum curve is generated.
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Field: CoordSys 4/27/2009
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system in which the response spectrum curve is generated.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either UX, UY, or UZ (U1, U2 or U3 for local) indicating the direction in the
specified coordinate system for which the response spectrum curve is generated.
Field: AbsType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either frequency or period indicating the data type for the abscissa (horizontal axis)
of the response spectrum curve.
Field: OrdType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either SD, SV, PSV, SA, or PSA indicating the data type for the ordinate (vertical
axis) of the response spectrum curve.

SD is spectral displacement, SV is spectral velocity, PSV is psuedo spectral velocity, SA
is spectral acceleration, and PSA is psuedo spectral acceleration.
Field: SpcWidening
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Percent

The peaks of the spectrum are widened by two times this percentage of the frequency at
the peak. For example, if the frequency at a peak of the spectrum is 0.5 cycles/sec, and the
specified spectrum widening is 10%, then the peak is widened on each side by 0.10 * 0.5
=.05 cycles per second. In other words, the peak is widened to extend from 0.45 cycles
per second to 0.55 cycles per second.
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Field: OrdSF 4/27/2009
Field: OrdSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A scale factor applied to the ordinate (vertical axis) values of the response spectrum.

The scale factor item linearly scales the ordinates of the response spectrum. This scale
factor can be useful if, for example, you have run your analysis in kip and inch units and
you want to see a PSA response spectrum with the acceleration in g (acceleration of
gravity) instead of inches/second2. If this were the case you would specify the scale factor
as:

1 / 386.4 =0.002588.
Field: NumJoints
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of joints specified in the named set.
Field: NumDamping
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of different damping values specified in the named set.
Field: DefFreqPer
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the Default Frequencies (or Periods) are included as values for which a
point will exist on the generated response spectrum curve.

The default frequencies in Hz are: 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,
1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 2, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, 2.8, 3, 3.3, 3.6, 4, 4.4, 4.7, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 10,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16.5, 18, 20, 22, 25, 28 and 33. The default periods are equal to one
divided by the default frequencies.
Field: StrFreqPer
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the structural frequencies (periods) calculated by the program are
frequencies (periods) for which a point will be generated on the response spectrum curve.
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Field: NumUserFP 4/27/2009
The frequencies (periods) used are those for the modal load case that is associated with the
specified load case for the response spectrum generation.
Field: NumUserFP
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of user-specified frequency (or period) values for which a point will be
generated on the response spectrum curve.
Field: AbsScale
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The is either Arithmetic or Log indicating the type of scale used on the abscissa
(horizontal axis) of the response spectrum curve.
Field: OrdScale
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The is either Arithmetic or Log indicating the type of scale used on the ordinate (vertical
axis) of the response spectrum curve.
Field: GridOverlay
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if grid lines are displayed on the response spectrum plot. Otherwise it is
No.
Table: Named Sets - Response Spectrum 2 - Joints
Field: RSNamedSet
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint time history response spectrum named set.
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Field: Joint 4/27/2009
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

A joint for which a response spectrum curve is generated.
Table: Named Sets - Response Spectrum 3 - Damping
Field: RSNamedSet
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint time history response spectrum named set.
Field: Damping
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A damping value for which a response spectrum curve is generated.
Table: Named Sets - Response Spectrum 4 - User Freq/Periods
Field: RSNamedSet
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint time history response spectrum named set.
Field: FreqOrPer
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Frequency or Period. It indicates which of the following fields (Frequency
or Period) will be read on import.
Field: Frequency
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

A frequency value for which a point will be generated on the response spectrum curve.
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Field: Period 4/27/2009
Field: Period
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

A period value for which a point will be generated on the response spectrum curve.
Table: Options - Colors - Display
Field: DeviceType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Screen, Printer or Color Printer indicating the device type to which the
specified colors apply.
Field: Points
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for point objects.
Field: LinesFrame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for straight frame and curved frame type line objects.
Field: LinesFrmExt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display fill color for straight frame and curved frame type line objects that are
extruded. This item only applies to OpenGL and DirectX graphics.
Field: LinesCable
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for cable type line objects.
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Field: LinesTendon 4/27/2009
Field: LinesTendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for tendon type line objects.
Field: SpringLinks
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for springs and for link objects.
Field: Restraints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for restraints.
Field: Releases
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for releases.
Field: Axes
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for the current coordinate system axes.
Field: Text
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for text.
Field: ShadowLines
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The color of the undeformed shape plot when the deformed shape is displayed.
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Field: GuideLines 4/27/2009
Field: GuideLines
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for guide lines (grids).
Field: Highlight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color used for highlighted objects in OpenGL and DirectX graphics.
Field: Selection
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color used for selected objects in OpenGL and DirectX graphics.
Field: AreaFillBot
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for fill on the bottom face of area objects. This is also the edge color of
area objects that are not filled.

.
Field: AreaFillTop
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for fill on the top face of area objects.

.
Field: AreaFillSd
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for fill on the side faces of area objects.

This item only applies to OpenGL and DirectX graphics.
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Field: AreaEdge 4/27/2009
Field: AreaEdge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for area object edges when the objects are filled.
Field: SolidF1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for fill of solid objects. This is also the display color of solid objects
edges when the objects are not filled. Finally, this is also the display color for face 1 of
solid objects when they are displayed with color-coded faces.
Field: SolidF2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for face 2 of solid objects when they are displayed with color-coded
faces.
Field: SolidF3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for face 3 of solid objects when they are displayed with color-coded
faces.
Field: SolidF4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for face 4 of solid objects when they are displayed with color-coded
faces.
Field: SolidF5
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for face 5 of solid objects when they are displayed with color-coded
faces.
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Field: SolidF6 4/27/2009
Field: SolidF6
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for face 6 of solid objects when they are displayed with color-coded
faces.
Field: SolidEdge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The display color for solid object edges when the objects are filled.
Field: Floor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item only applies to OpenGL and DirectX graphics.
Field: Background
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

For OpenGL and DirectX graphics this is the background color of the upper left quadrant
of a window.
Field: BGLowLeft
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item only applies to OpenGL and DirectX graphics.
Field: BGLowRight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item only applies to OpenGL and DirectX graphics.
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Field: BGUpRight 4/27/2009
Field: BGUpRight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item only applies to OpenGL and DirectX graphics.
Field: Darkness
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A value ranging from 0 to 1 that controls the variation of color (intensity of shading) when
extruded shapes are displayed. A darkness value of 0 means there is no variation of color
(and thus the extruded shape will not really be distinguishable). A darkness value of 1
gives the maximum variation of color. The default value is 0.3; this value works well in
most instances.
Table: Options - Colors - Output
Field: DeviceType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

to which the specified colors apply. CPrinter refers to a color printer.
Field: Contour1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with contour displays. Contour1 is the color associated with the
minimum value and Contour16 is that associated with the maximum value.
Field: Contour2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with contour displays. Contour1 is the color associated with the
minimum value and Contour16 is that associated with the maximum value.
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Field: Contour3 4/27/2009
Field: Contour3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with contour displays. Contour1 is the color associated with the
minimum value and Contour16 is that associated with the maximum value.
Field: Contour4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with contour displays. Contour1 is the color associated with the
minimum value and Contour16 is that associated with the maximum value.
Field: Contour5
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with contour displays. Contour1 is the color associated with the
minimum value and Contour16 is that associated with the maximum value.
Field: Contour6
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with contour displays. Contour1 is the color associated with the
minimum value and Contour16 is that associated with the maximum value.
Field: Contour7
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with contour displays. Contour1 is the color associated with the
minimum value and Contour16 is that associated with the maximum value.
Field: Contour8
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with contour displays. Contour1 is the color associated with the
minimum value and Contour16 is that associated with the maximum value.
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Field: Contour9 4/27/2009
Field: Contour9
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with contour displays. Contour1 is the color associated with the
minimum value and Contour16 is that associated with the maximum value.
Field: Contour10
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with contour displays. Contour1 is the color associated with the
minimum value and Contour16 is that associated with the maximum value.
Field: Contour11
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with contour displays. Contour1 is the color associated with the
minimum value and Contour16 is that associated with the maximum value.
Field: Contour12
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with contour displays. Contour1 is the color associated with the
minimum value and Contour16 is that associated with the maximum value.
Field: Contour13
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with contour displays. Contour1 is the color associated with the
minimum value and Contour16 is that associated with the maximum value.
Field: Contour14
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with contour displays. Contour1 is the color associated with the
minimum value and Contour16 is that associated with the maximum value.
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Field: Contour15 4/27/2009
Field: Contour15
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with contour displays. Contour1 is the color associated with the
minimum value and Contour16 is that associated with the maximum value.
Field: Transpare
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A value ranging from 0 to 1 that controls the transparency of the contours. A transparency
value of 0 means contours are opaque. A factor of 1 gives the contours the maximum
transparency. The default value is 0.5.
Field: Ratio1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with interaction ratio displays. Ratio1 is the color associated with the
minimum ratio and Ratio5 is that associated with the maximum ratio.
Field: Ratio2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with interaction ratio displays. Ratio1 is the color associated with the
minimum ratio and Ratio5 is that associated with the maximum ratio.
Field: Ratio3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with interaction ratio displays. Ratio1 is the color associated with the
minimum ratio and Ratio5 is that associated with the maximum ratio.
Field: Ratio4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with interaction ratio displays. Ratio1 is the color associated with the
minimum ratio and Ratio5 is that associated with the maximum ratio.
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Field: Ratio5 4/27/2009
Field: Ratio5
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with interaction ratio displays. Ratio1 is the color associated with the
minimum ratio and Ratio5 is that associated with the maximum ratio.
Field: RatioNotD
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with Not Yet Designed for interaction ratio displays.
Field: RatioNotC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with Not Calculated for interaction ratio displays.
Field: RatioVal1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

RatioVal1 through RatioVal4 are four user-defined interaction ratio values that are used to
separate the different interaction ratio colors. RatioVal1 is the smallest value and
RatioVal4 is the largest. RatioVal1 must be greater than 0 and typically RatioVal4 is set
to 1, although it can be less than or greater than 1, if desired. RatioVal1 through
RatioVal4 must be in ascending numerical order.
Field: RatioVal2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

RatioVal1 through RatioVal4 are four user-defined interaction ratio values that are used to
separate the different interaction ratio colors. RatioVal1 is the smallest value and
RatioVal4 is the largest. RatioVal1 must be greater than 0 and typically RatioVal4 is set
to 1, although it can be less than or greater than 1, if desired. RatioVal1 through
RatioVal4 must be in ascending numerical order.
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Field: RatioVal3 4/27/2009
Field: RatioVal3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

RatioVal1 through RatioVal4 are four user-defined interaction ratio values that are used to
separate the different interaction ratio colors. RatioVal1 is the smallest value and
RatioVal4 is the largest. RatioVal1 must be greater than 0 and typically RatioVal4 is set
to 1, although it can be less than or greater than 1, if desired. RatioVal1 through
RatioVal4 must be in ascending numerical order.
Field: RatioVal4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

RatioVal1 through RatioVal4 are four user-defined interaction ratio values that are used to
separate the different interaction ratio colors. RatioVal1 is the smallest value and
RatioVal4 is the largest. RatioVal1 must be greater than 0 and typically RatioVal4 is set
to 1, although it can be less than or greater than 1, if desired. RatioVal1 through
RatioVal4 must be in ascending numerical order.
Field: DFillPos
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with diagram fill for positive values.
Field: DFillNeg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with diagram fill for negative values.
Field: DFillRPos
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with diagram fill for positive range values.
Field: DFillRNeg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Color associated with diagram fill for negative range values.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design. The program determined value is taken from the
steel preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XLMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined. This factor is also used for determining the length for lateral-
torsional buckling.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what
may be specified in the overwrites.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what
may be specified in the overwrites. This factor is also used for determining the effective
length for lateral-torsional buckling.
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Field: CmMajor 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment
distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment
distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless coefficient that depends on the moment gradient. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.
Field: K1Comp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient for determining slenderness limit for elements in compression. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.
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Field: K2Comp 4/27/2009
Field: K2Comp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient for determining limit state compressive stress for elements in compression.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: K1Bend
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient for determining slenderness limit for elements in bending. Specifying 0 means
the value is program determined.
Field: K2Bend
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient for determining limit state compressive stress for elements in bending.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: KT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient for tension members, kt. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: C1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Lateral buckling coefficient, C1. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: C2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Lateral buckling coefficient, C2. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: Fa 4/27/2009
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Factored limit state compressive stress, Fa, where (Fa =Phi * FL), for member considered
as an axially loaded column. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Factored limit state tensile stress for a member loaded only axially. Specifying 0 means
the value is program determined.
Field: Fb3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Factored limit state bending stress, Fb, where (Fb =Phi * FL), for major axis bending for
members subjected to bending only. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Fb2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Factored limit state bending stress, Fb, where (Fb =Phi * FL), for minor axis bending for
members subjected to bending only. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fs2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Factored limit state shear stress for major direction shear for members subjected only to
shear or torsion. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

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Field: Fs3 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: Fs3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Factored limit state shear stress for minor direction shear for members subjected only to
shear or torsion. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design. The program determined value is taken from the
steel preferences.
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Field: RLLF 4/27/2009
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined. This factor is also used for determining the length for lateral-
torsional buckling.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
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Field: XKMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what
may be specified in the overwrites.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what
may be specified in the overwrites. This factor is also used for determining the effective
length for lateral-torsional buckling.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment
distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment
distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: Cb 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless coefficient that depends on the moment gradient. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.
Field: K1Comp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient for determining slenderness limit for elements in compression. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.
Field: K2Comp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient for determining limit state compressive stress for elements in compression.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: K1Bend
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient for determining slenderness limit for elements in bending. Specifying 0 means
the value is program determined.
Field: K2Bend
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient for determining limit state compressive stress for elements in bending.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: KT 4/27/2009
Field: KT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient for tension members, kt. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: C1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Lateral buckling coefficient, C1. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: C2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Lateral buckling coefficient, C2. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Factored limit state compressive stress, Fa, where (Fa =Phi * FL), for member considered
as an axially loaded column. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Factored limit state tensile stress for a member loaded only axially. Specifying 0 means
the value is program determined.
Field: Fb3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Factored limit state bending stress, Fb, where (Fb =Phi * FL), for major axis bending for
members subjected to bending only. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Fb2 4/27/2009
Field: Fb2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Factored limit state bending stress, Fb, where (Fb =Phi * FL), for minor axis bending for
members subjected to bending only. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fs2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Factored limit state shear stress for major direction shear for members subjected only to
shear or torsion. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: Fs3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Factored limit state shear stress for minor direction shear for members subjected only to
shear or torsion. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Table: Overwrites - Auto Wave Loads - Cable
Field: Cable
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: LoadByWave 4/27/2009
Field: LoadByWave
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the element is loaded by the wave; otherwise it is No. The default
value is Yes. This item allows you to specify that elements that would otherwise be
loaded by the wave are not loaded by the wave.
Field: LoadDisc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum discretization length for distributed wave loads applied to the object. A
value is calculated for the distributed load at locations along the object not exceeding the
discretization length. The magnitude of the distributed wave load is assumed to vary
linearly between these calculated locations. Specifying zero or a negative value means the
item is program determined.
Field: MarineGrow
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of marine growth on the element. Specifying a negative value means the
item is program determined.
Field: DimForce2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The dimension of the frame element in the local 2 direction used to determine the wave or
wave wind force acting on the element. The specified marine growth or ice thickness is
added to this dimension when calculating the force on the element. Specifying a negative
value means the item is program determined.
Field: DimForce3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The dimension of the frame element in the local 3 direction used to determine the wave or
wave wind force acting on the element. The specified marine growth or ice thickness is
added to this dimension when calculating the force on the element. Specifying a negative
value means the item is program determined.
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Field: DragCoeff 4/27/2009
Field: DragCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The drag coefficient for the element. Specifying a negative value means the item is
program determined.
Field: InerCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The inertia coefficient for the element. Specifying a negative value means the item is
program determined.
Field: Flooded
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the element is flooded; otherwise it is No. The default value is No.
This item affects the cross-sectional area used in computing the concentrated compressive
bouyant forces applied at the object nodes. For flooded members the section area is used.
For non-flooded members the enclosed area is used.
Field: LoadByWind
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the element is loaded by the wave wind load; otherwise it is No. The
default value is Yes. This item allows you to specify that elements that would otherwise
be loaded by the wave wind load are not loaded by the wind.
Field: ShapeCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The shape coefficient (for wave wind load) for the element. The default value is 1.
Specifying a negative value means the item is program determined.
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Field: IceThick 4/27/2009
Field: IceThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of ice on the element. This item is only used for wave wind loads. If both
marine growth and ice are specified at a location then only the marine growth value is
used. Specifying a negative value means the item is program determined.
Field: ShieldFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The wind load on an element is multiplied by this shielding factor. The default value is 1.
Specifying a negative value means the item is program determined (the default value is
used).
Table: Overwrites - Auto Wave Loads - Frame
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: LoadByWave
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the element is loaded by the wave; otherwise it is No. The default
value is Yes. This item allows you to specify that elements that would otherwise be
loaded by the wave are not loaded by the wave.
Field: LoadDisc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum discretization length for distributed wave loads applied to the object. A
value is calculated for the distributed load at locations along the object not exceeding the
discretization length. The magnitude of the distributed wave load is assumed to vary
linearly between these calculated locations. Specifying zero or a negative value means the
item is program determined.
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Field: MarineGrow 4/27/2009
Field: MarineGrow
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of marine growth on the element. Specifying a negative value means the
item is program determined.
Field: DimForce2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The dimension of the frame element in the local 2 direction used to determine the wave or
wave wind force acting on the element. The specified marine growth or ice thickness is
added to this dimension when calculating the force on the element. Specifying a negative
value means the item is program determined.
Field: DimForce3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The dimension of the frame element in the local 3 direction used to determine the wave or
wave wind force acting on the element. The specified marine growth or ice thickness is
added to this dimension when calculating the force on the element. Specifying a negative
value means the item is program determined.
Field: DragCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The drag coefficient for the element. Specifying a negative value means the item is
program determined.
Field: InerCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The inertia coefficient for the element. Specifying a negative value means the item is
program determined.
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Field: Flooded 4/27/2009
Field: Flooded
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the element is flooded; otherwise it is No. The default value is No.
This item affects the cross-sectional area used in computing the concentrated compressive
bouyant forces applied at the object nodes. For flooded members the section area is used.
For non-flooded members the enclosed area is used.
Field: LoadByWind
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the element is loaded by the wave wind load; otherwise it is No. The
default value is Yes. This item allows you to specify that elements that would otherwise
be loaded by the wave wind load are not loaded by the wind.
Field: ShapeCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The shape coefficient (for wave wind load) for the element. The default value is 1.
Specifying a negative value means the item is program determined.
Field: IceThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of ice on the element. This item is only used for wave wind loads. If both
marine growth and ice are specified at a location then only the marine growth value is
used. Specifying a negative value means the item is program determined.
Field: ShieldFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The wind load on an element is multiplied by this shielding factor. The default value is 1.
Specifying a negative value means the item is program determined (the default value is
used).
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Field: Cable 4/27/2009
Table: Overwrites - Auto Wind Loads - Cable
Field: Cable
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Cable object.
Field: LoadByWind
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the element is loaded by the wind; otherwise it is No. The default
value is Yes. This item allows you to specify that elements that would otherwise be
loaded by the wind are not loaded by the wind.
Field: IceThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of ice on the element. This item is only used to increase the projected area
of the frame object for wind loads. It is not used for gravity loads to increase the weight
of the frame object. Specifying a negative value means the item is program determined.
Field: Cf
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The net force coefficient, Cf, or, for API 4F the shape coefficient, Cs, for the frame object.
Specifying a negative value means the item is program determined (the default value is
used).
Table: Overwrites - Auto Wind Loads - Frame
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: LoadByWind 4/27/2009
Field: LoadByWind
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the element is loaded by the wind; otherwise it is No. The default
value is Yes. This item allows you to specify that elements that would otherwise be
loaded by the wind are not loaded by the wind.
Field: IceThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of ice on the element. This item is only used to increase the projected area
of the frame object for wind loads. It is not used for gravity loads to increase the weight
of the frame object. Specifying a negative value means the item is program determined.
Field: Cf
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The net force coefficient, Cf, or, for API 4F the shape coefficient, Cs, for the frame object.
Specifying a negative value means the item is program determined (the default value is
used).
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
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Field: FrameType 4/27/2009
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design. The program determined value is taken from the
cold-formed steel preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined. This factor is also used for determining the length for lateral-
torsional buckling.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Fy 4/27/2009
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what
may be specified in the overwrites.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what
may be specified in the overwrites. This factor is also used for determining the effective
length for lateral-torsional buckling.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

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For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CtfMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Ctf for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CtfMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Ctf for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.
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Field: AlphaMajor 4/27/2009
Field: AlphaMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: AlphaMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Pnc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Nominal axial compressive capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: Pnt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Nominal axial tensile capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Mn33Yield
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Nominal bending moment capacity in major axis bending for initial yielding. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

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Field: Mn22Yield 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Mn22Yield
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Nominal bending moment capacity in minor axis bending for initial yielding. Specifying
0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Mn33LTB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Nominal bending moment capacity in major axis bending for lateral-torsional buckling.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Mn22LTB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Nominal bending moment capacity in minor axis bending for lateral-torsional buckling.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Vn2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Nominal shear capacity force for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
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bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: Vn3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Nominal shear capacity force for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FastToDeck
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Specifies whether the section is through fastened.
Field: FastEcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Fastener eccentricity if the section is through fastened.
Field: HoleDiaTop
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Hole diameter at the top flange if there is any.
Field: HoleDiaBot
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Hole diameter at the bottom flange if there is any.
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Field: HoleDiaWeb 4/27/2009
Field: HoleDiaWeb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Hole diameter at the web flange if there is any.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design. The program determined value is taken from the
cold-formed steel preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined. This factor is also used for determining the length for lateral-
torsional buckling.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what
may be specified in the overwrites.

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For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what
may be specified in the overwrites. This factor is also used for determining the effective
length for lateral-torsional buckling.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CtfMajor 4/27/2009
Field: CtfMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Ctf for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CtfMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Ctf for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.
Field: AlphaMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: AlphaMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Pnc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Nominal axial compressive capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: Pnt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Nominal axial tensile capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Mn33Yield
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Nominal bending moment capacity in major axis bending for initial yielding. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Mn22Yield
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Nominal bending moment capacity in minor axis bending for initial yielding. Specifying
0 means the value is program determined.

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Field: Mn33LTB 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Mn33LTB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Nominal bending moment capacity in major axis bending for lateral-torsional buckling.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Mn22LTB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Nominal bending moment capacity in minor axis bending for lateral-torsional buckling.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Vn2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Nominal shear capacity force for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: Vn3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Nominal shear capacity force for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

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Field: FastToDeck 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FastToDeck
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Specifies whether the section is through fastened.
Field: FastEcc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Fastener eccentricity if the section is through fastened.
Field: HoleDiaTop
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Hole diameter at the top flange if there is any.
Field: HoleDiaBot
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Hole diameter at the bottom flange if there is any.
Field: HoleDiaWeb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Hole diameter at the web flange if there is any.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XLMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CmMajor 4/27/2009
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: DnsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DnsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
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determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: DsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
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determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

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For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: DnsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DnsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: DsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
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Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: DnsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DnsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: DsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
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and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
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Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
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calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: kmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: kmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: DbMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DbMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: DsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
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because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: BetaMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: BetaMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: DnsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DnsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: DsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
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because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: BetaMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: BetaMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: DnsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DnsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: DsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
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because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
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determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: KMajorGrav
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis when gravity
governs. This item is specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this
factor times the frame object length gives the effective length for the object. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. This item is taken
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as 1 by default. It is not calculated. Specifying 0 means the value is program default
which is 1.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: KMinorGrav
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis when gravity
governs. This item is specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this
factor times the frame object length gives the effective length for the object. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. This item is taken
as 1 by default. It is not calculated. Specifying 0 means the value is program default
which is 1.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SDGrade
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
Field: DualSMF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear Magnification Factor for Dual System. Program determined value means it is taken
from the code specified table. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: MMF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Moment Magnification Factor. Program determined value means it is taken from the code
specified table. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: SMF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear Magnification Factor. Program determined value means it is taken from the code
specified table. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: AFMF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Axial Force Magnification Factor. Program determined value means it is taken from the
code specified table. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: ColLoc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Geometric relative location of the column. This information is used in shear design of
beam-column joint.Program determined value means it is calculated for each element
uniquely.
Field: TransferObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether this frame member (column, beam, brace) has to be considered
as part of the "Transfer Frame"This is either "Yes" or "No". Program determined value
means default value which is "No".
Field: CornerCol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the design column member has to be considered as "Corner
Column" or not.This is either "Yes" or "No". Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
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Field: BmGravFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Beam Gravity Negative Moment Reduction Factor. Program determined value means it is
taken from the code specified table. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: TorsMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Torsion Magnification Factor. It should not be less than 0.4 and should not be greater than
1.0.Specifying 0 means the value is program determined. The program determined value
is taken as 1.
Field: TorsZeta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Torsion Design Factor (Zeta). This allows the designer to distribute the design strength
between shear and torsion modes. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
The program determined value is taken as 1. The program does not do any automatic
iteration for this factor. The user is expected to change this value and experiment with this
factor.
Field: TorsCover
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Concrete Cover for Closed Stirrup. This has a dimension of length. Specifying 0 means
the value is program determined. The program determined value is based on 0.5 inch or
15 mm clear cover.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
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determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

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For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: DbMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DbMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: DsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Rd
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Ductility related force modification factor. See NBC Table 4.1.8.9 for details. Specifying
0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Ro
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Overstrength Related Force Modification Factor. See NBC Table 4.1.8.9 for details.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: MaxAggSize 4/27/2009
Field: MaxAggSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Maximum aggregate size used in concrete. Concrete shear strength depends on it.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: DbMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DbMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: DsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
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because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
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Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: BetaMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: BetaMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: DnsMajor 4/27/2009
Field: DnsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DnsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: DsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
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because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
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Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: BetaMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: BetaMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: DnsMajor 4/27/2009
Field: DnsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DnsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: DsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
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because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: BetaMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: BetaMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: DnsMajor 4/27/2009
Field: DnsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DnsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: DsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
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because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TopLeftAs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Actual top rebar area provided at the left end of the beam. This is used only for calculating
beam capacity shear. This has a dimension of area. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined. Program determined value means it is calculated for each element
uniquely.
Field: BotLeftAs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Actual bottom rebar area provided at the left end of the beam. This is used only for
calculating beam capacity shear. This has a dimension of area. Specifying 0 means the
value is program determined. Program determined value means it is calculated for each
element uniquely.
Field: TopRhtAs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Actual top rebar area provided at the right end of the beam. This is used only for
calculating beam capacity shear. This has a dimension of area. Specifying 0 means the
value is program determined. Program determined value means it is calculated for each
element uniquely.
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Field: BotRhtAs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Actual bottom rebar area provided at the right end of the beam. This is used only for
calculating beam capacity shear. This has a dimension of area. Specifying 0 means the
value is program determined. Program determined value means it is calculated for each
element uniquely.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
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Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: OmegaMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: OmegaMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CMajor 4/27/2009
Field: CMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CSwayMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CSwayMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
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because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: DnsMajor 4/27/2009
Field: DnsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DnsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: DsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
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because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: FabMajor 4/27/2009
Field: FabMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FabMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FasMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FasMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: DbMajor 4/27/2009
Field: DbMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DbMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: DsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
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because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: BetaMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: BetaMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: DnsMajor 4/27/2009
Field: DnsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DnsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: DsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
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because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type This is either "Sway Special", "Sway Intermediate", "Sway Ordinary",
or "NonSway". This item is used for ductility considerations in the design. Program
determined value means it is taken from the concrete preferences.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load reduction factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely.
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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object. This factor is also used for
determining the length for lateral-torsional buckling. Program determined value means it
is calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object. This item only applies to frame
objects with column-type current design sections. Program determined value means it is
calculated for each element uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. This item
only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: DnsMajor 4/27/2009
Field: DnsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DnsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment. This
item only applies to frame objects with column-type current design sections. Program
determined value means it is calculated for each element for each load combination
uniquely. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: DsMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DsMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
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because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required. This item only applies to frame objects with
column-type current design sections.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
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Field: RLLF 4/27/2009
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XLLTB 4/27/2009
Field: XLLTB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for lateral-torsional buckling for the frame object. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: K1Major
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis with an assumption
that the frame is braced at the joints against sidesway. This item is specified as a fraction
of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length gives the effective
length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined. For beam
design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be specified in the
overwrites. This factor is used for B1 factor.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: K1Minor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis with an assumption
that the frame is braced at the joints against sidesway. This item is specified as a fraction
of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length gives the effective
length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined. For beam
design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be specified in the
overwrites. This factor is used for B1 factor.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: K2Major
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
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determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: K2Minor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: KLTB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for lateral-torsional buckling. This item is specified as a fraction of
the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length gives the effective
length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined. For beam
design, this factor is taken as 1 by default. The should be set by the user.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.
Field: B1Major
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B1Minor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: B2Major 4/27/2009
Field: B2Major
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B2Minor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: HSSReduceT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the reduction of HSS (box or Pipe) thickness should be
considered. This is either "Yes" or "No".
Field: HSSWelding
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "ERW" or "SAW" indicating the procedure used for welding.
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Field: Omega0
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Omega0 factor related to seismic force and ductility. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined. Program determined value means it is taken from the seismic load
definition or general preferences.
Field: Ry
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the expected yield strength to the minimum specified yield strength. This
ratio is used in capacity based design for special seismic cases. Specifying 0 means the
value is program determined.
Field: Pnc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial compressive capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: Pnt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial tensile capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Mn3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Mn2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in minor axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Vn2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: Vn3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
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Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: DLAbs 4/27/2009
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: DCLimit 4/27/2009
Field: DCLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are less than or equal to
this value are considered acceptable. Program determined value means it is taken from the
steel preferences. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
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Field: RLLF 4/27/2009
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CmMinor 4/27/2009
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.
Field: Omega0
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Omega0 factor related to seismic force and ductility. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined. Program determined value means it is taken from the seismic load
definition or general preferences.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable axial compressive stress. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable axial tensile stress. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: Fb3 4/27/2009
Field: Fb3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable bending stress in major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Fb2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable bending stress in minor axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fv2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable shear stress for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: Fv3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable shear stress for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CheckDefl 4/27/2009
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: NetRat 4/27/2009
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
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Field: SpecCamber 4/27/2009
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
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Field: RLLF 4/27/2009
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CmMinor 4/27/2009
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable axial compressive stress. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable axial tensile stress. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Fb3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable bending stress in major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Fb2 4/27/2009
Field: Fb2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable bending stress in minor axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fv2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable shear stress for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: Fv3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable shear stress for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
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Field: DeflType 4/27/2009
Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: DLAbs 4/27/2009
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: AreaRatio 4/27/2009
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Cb 4/27/2009
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.
Field: B1Major
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B1Minor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B2Major
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: B2Minor 4/27/2009
Field: B2Minor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiPnc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial compressive capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: PhiPnt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial tensile capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: PhiMn3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMn2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in minor axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

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Field: PhiVn2 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVn2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVn3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
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Field: DLRat 4/27/2009
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: SDLAndLLAbs 4/27/2009
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: AreaRatio 4/27/2009
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Cb 4/27/2009
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.
Field: B1Major
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B1Minor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B2Major
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: B2Minor 4/27/2009
Field: B2Minor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Omega0
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Omega0 factor related to seismic force and ductility. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined. Program determined value means it is taken from the seismic load
definition or general preferences.
Field: Ry
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the expected yield strength to the minimum specified yield strength. This
ratio is used in capacity based design for special seismic cases. Specifying 0 means the
value is program determined.
Field: PhiPnc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial compressive capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: PhiPnt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial tensile capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: PhiMn3 4/27/2009
Field: PhiMn3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMn2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in minor axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVn2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVn3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CheckDefl 4/27/2009
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: NetRat 4/27/2009
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
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Field: SpecCamber 4/27/2009
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
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Field: RLLF 4/27/2009
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.
Field: B1Major
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B1Minor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: B2Major
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B2Minor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PresEqual
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether pipe's internal fluid pressure is equalized with the outer fluid
pressure. This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
Field: IntPres
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Internal pressure used in the design/check. Its value can be positive or negative. Positive
means compression and negative means suction.
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Field: PhiPnc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial compressive capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: PhiPnt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial tensile capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: PhiMn3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMn2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in minor axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVn2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
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bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVn3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
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Field: LLRat 4/27/2009
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: TotalAbs 4/27/2009
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
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Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XLMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CmMajor 4/27/2009
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.
Field: PresEqual
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether pipe's internal fluid pressure is equalized with the outer fluid
pressure. This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
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Field: IntPres 4/27/2009
Field: IntPres
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Internal pressure used in the design/check. Its value can be positive or negative. Positive
means compression and negative means suction.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable axial compressive stress. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable axial tensile stress. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Fb3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable bending stress in major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Fb2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable bending stress in minor axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Fv2 4/27/2009
Field: Fv2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable shear stress for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: Fv3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable shear stress for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: SDLAndLLRat 4/27/2009
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: LLAbs 4/27/2009
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
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gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.
Field: Pac
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial compressive capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
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Field: Pat 4/27/2009
Field: Pat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial tensile capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Ma3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Ma2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in minor axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fv2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable shear capacity force for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Fv3 4/27/2009
Field: Fv3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable shear capacity force for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
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Field: LLRat 4/27/2009
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: TotalAbs 4/27/2009
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
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Field: FrameType 4/27/2009
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XLMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: MMajor 4/27/2009
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MLT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.
Field: Pc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial compressive capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: Pt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial tensile capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: Mc3 4/27/2009
Field: Mc3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Mc2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in minor axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Mb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable critical moment capacity for major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Pv2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Pv3 4/27/2009
Field: Pv3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
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Field: LLRat 4/27/2009
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: TotalAbs 4/27/2009
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
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Field: FrameType 4/27/2009
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XLMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: MMajor 4/27/2009
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: N
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.
Field: Pc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial compressive capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: Pt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial tensile capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: Mc3 4/27/2009
Field: Mc3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Mc2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in minor axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Mb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable critical moment capacity for major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Pv2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Pv3 4/27/2009
Field: Pv3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
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Field: LLRat 4/27/2009
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: TotalAbs 4/27/2009
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
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Field: FrameType 4/27/2009
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XLMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLLTB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for lateral-torsional buckling for the frame object. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

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Field: XKLTB 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKLTB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for lateral-torsional buckling. This item is specified as a fraction of
the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length gives the effective
length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined. For beam
design, this factor is taken as 1 by default. The should be set by the user.
Field: Omega1Major
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Omega1Minor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Omega2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.
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Field: U1Major 4/27/2009
Field: U1Major
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: U1Minor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: U2Major
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: U2Minor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

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Field: NPower 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: NPower
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Parameter for Compression Resistance. Unitless factor used in the calculation of
compression resistance. Its value should be picked up for the compression curve. Typical
values are 2.24 (SSRC Curve 1), 1.34 (SSRC Curve 2), and 1.00 (SSRC Curve 3). Lower
values are conservative. Its effect is minimal if lambda is close to zero or very large
(lambda >2.0). See CSA-S16-01/S16S1-05 section 13.3.1 and related commentary.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Ry
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the expected yield strength to the minimum specified yield strength. This
ratio is used in capacity based design for special seismic cases. Specifying 0 means the
value is program determined.
Field: Cr
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial compressive capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: Tr
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial tensile capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Mr3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

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Field: Mr2 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Mr2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in minor axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Vr2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: Vr3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
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Field: DeflType 4/27/2009
Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: DLAbs 4/27/2009
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: AreaRatio 4/27/2009
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MueMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

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Field: MueMinor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MueMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: BetaMMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the equivalent moment. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: BetaMMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the equivalent moment. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: BetaTMajor 4/27/2009
Field: BetaTMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the equivalent moment. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: BetaTMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the equivalent moment. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in the interaction equation. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in the interaction equation. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: PhiBMajor 4/27/2009
Field: PhiBMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in the interaction equation. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiBMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in the interaction equation. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: GammaMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in the interaction equation. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: GammaMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in the interaction equation. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: DeltaMajor 4/27/2009
Field: DeltaMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: DeltaMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: EtaSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor used in the interaction equation. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: EtaBC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor used in the calculation of beam/column capacity ratio. Specifying 0 means
the value is program determined.
Field: KLoRLimitC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Slenderness ratio (Mue*L/r) limit for the member(s) with compressive axial load for both
seismic and nonseismic load combinations. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
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Field: LoRLimitT 4/27/2009
Field: LoRLimitT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Slenderness ratio (L/r) limit for the member(s) with tensile axial load for both seismic and
nonseismic load combinations. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: F
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable normal stress. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Fv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable shear stress. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: SeisMag
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Specifying 0 means the value is program determined. Program determined value means it
is taken from the code specified table. Program determined value means it is calculated
for each element uniquely.
Field: DualMag
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Dual system seismic magnification factor to ensure at least 25% base shear is carried by
the steel frame. This item is taken as 1 by default. It is not calculated. Specifying 0
means the value is program default which is 1.
Field: FictShear
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether fictitious shear should be considered in design. This is either
"Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
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Field: TransCol 4/27/2009
Field: TransCol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether this column has to be considered as part of the "Transfer
Frame". This is either "Yes" or "No". Program determined value means default value
which is "No".
Field: RolledSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the design section has to be considered as "Rolled" or
"Welded". This is either "Yes" or "No".
Field: GasCut
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the design section has to be considered as "Gascut". This is
either "Yes" or "No".
Field: BothPinned
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether this member has to be considered as "Pin-connected". This is
either "Yes" or "No".
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
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Field: DLRat 4/27/2009
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: SDLAndLLAbs 4/27/2009
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: AreaRatio 4/27/2009
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Omega1Major
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Omega1Minor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Omega2 4/27/2009
Field: Omega2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.
Field: U1Major
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: U1Minor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: U2Major
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: U2Minor 4/27/2009
Field: U2Minor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Cr
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial compressive capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: Tr
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial tensile capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Mr3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Mr2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in minor axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

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Field: Vr2 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Vr2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: Vr3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
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Field: DLRat 4/27/2009
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: SDLAndLLAbs 4/27/2009
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: AreaRatio 4/27/2009
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: KMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: KMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: C1 4/27/2009
Field: C1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.
Field: KLT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: NoSwayFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PsiMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: PsiMinor 4/27/2009
Field: PsiMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Nc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial compressive capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: Nt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial tensile capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Mc3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Mc2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in minor axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

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Field: Mb 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Mb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable critical moment capacity for major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: V2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: V3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
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Field: DeflType 4/27/2009
Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: DLAbs 4/27/2009
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: AreaRatio 4/27/2009
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: KMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: KMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: C1 4/27/2009
Field: C1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.
Field: kzy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

.
Field: kyz
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

.
Field: Nc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial compressive capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: Nt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial tensile capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Mc3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Mc2 4/27/2009
Field: Mc2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in minor axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Mb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable critical moment capacity for major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: V2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: V3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CheckDefl 4/27/2009
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: NetRat 4/27/2009
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
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Field: SpecCamber 4/27/2009
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
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Field: RLLF 4/27/2009
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XLLTB 4/27/2009
Field: XLLTB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for lateral-torsional buckling for the frame object. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKLTB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for lateral-torsional buckling. This item is specified as a fraction of
the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length gives the effective
length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined. For beam
design, this factor is taken as 1 by default. The should be set by the user.
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Field: CmMajor 4/27/2009
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SigmaAC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable axial compressive stress. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: SigmaAT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable axial tensile stress. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: SigmaBC33
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable bending stress in major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

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Field: SigmaBC22 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: SigmaBC22
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable shear stress for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TauVA2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable shear stress for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TauVA3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable shear stress for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TauVM
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable maximum shear stress. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: SigmaE 4/27/2009
Field: SigmaE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable equivalent stress. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: TotalRat 4/27/2009
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: NetAbs 4/27/2009
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
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Field: Fy 4/27/2009
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
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Field: XLLTB 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLLTB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for lateral-torsional buckling for the frame object. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XKLTB 4/27/2009
Field: XKLTB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for lateral-torsional buckling. This item is specified as a fraction of
the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length gives the effective
length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined. For beam
design, this factor is taken as 1 by default. The should be set by the user.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SigmaAC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable axial compressive stress. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: SigmaAT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable axial tensile stress. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: SigmaBC33 4/27/2009
Field: SigmaBC33
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable bending stress in major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: SigmaBC22
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable shear stress for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TauVA2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable shear stress for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TauVA3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable shear stress for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TauVM 4/27/2009
Field: TauVM
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable maximum shear stress. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: SigmaE
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable equivalent stress. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
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Field: LLRat 4/27/2009
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: TotalAbs 4/27/2009
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
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Field: FrameType 4/27/2009
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XLMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CmMajor 4/27/2009
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.
Field: Omega0
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Omega0 factor related to seismic force and ductility. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined. Program determined value means it is taken from the seismic load
definition or general preferences.
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Field: Fa 4/27/2009
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable axial compressive stress. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable axial tensile stress. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: Fb3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable bending stress in major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Fb2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable bending stress in minor axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fv2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable shear stress for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
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Field: Fv3 4/27/2009
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: Fv3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Allowable shear stress for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
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Field: LLRat 4/27/2009
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: TotalAbs 4/27/2009
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design section for the selected frame objects. When this overwrite is applied any
previous auto select section assigned to the frame object is removed. Program determined
value means it is taken from the analysis section.
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Field: FrameType 4/27/2009
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Material yield strength used in the design/check. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. The program determined value is taken from the material property assigned
to the frame object.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: AreaRatio
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of the net area at the end joint to gross cross-sectional area of the section. This
ratio affects the design of axial tension members. Specifying 0 means the value is
program default which is 1.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XLMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CmMajor 4/27/2009
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.
Field: B1Major
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: B1Minor 4/27/2009
Field: B1Minor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B2Major
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B2Minor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Omega0
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Omega0 factor related to seismic force and ductility. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined. Program determined value means it is taken from the seismic load
definition or general preferences.
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Field: PhiPnc 4/27/2009
Field: PhiPnc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial compressive capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: PhiPnt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable axial tensile capacity. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: PhiMn3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in major axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMn2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Allowable bending moment capacity in minor axis bending. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVn2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for major direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
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Field: PhiVn3 4/27/2009
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVn3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Allowable shear capacity force for minor direction shear. Specifying 0 means the value is
program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design. This is
either "Yes" or "No".
Field: DeflType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider deflection limitations as absolute or as divisor of beam length
(relative). This is either "Ratio", "Absolute", or "Both".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load. Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
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Field: LLRat 4/27/2009
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since
it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: DLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for dead load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: LLAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is
special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: TotalAbs 4/27/2009
Field: TotalAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Deflection limitation for total load. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetAbs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection. It is unit dependent.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to
be made for this item.
Field: SpecCamber
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified amount of camber to be reported in the design output and to be used in the
net deflection check. It is unit dependent.
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Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Envelopes or Step-by-Step indicating how time history results are considered
in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: SRatioLimit 4/27/2009
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are less than or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. Currently this option is not available.
Field: LatFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The allowable stress increase factor for loading combinations that include wind or seismic
loads. This item is only used when the Use Lateral Factor item is set to Yes.
Field: UseLatFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the specified Lateral Factor is to be used in the design. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: Bridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the structure is a bridge-type structure. It is no if the structure is some
other type of structure such as a building-type structure.
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Field: THDesign 4/27/2009
Table: Preferences - Aluminum Design - AA-LRFD 2000
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Envelopes or Step-by-Step indicating how time history results are considered
in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are less than or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. Currently this option is not available.
Field: PhiY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor applicable to limit states of general yield.
Field: PhiB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor applicable to limit states of beams or elements of beams.
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Field: PhiC 4/27/2009
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor applicable to limit states of elements of columns.
Field: PhiU
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor applicable to limit states of ultimate strength.
Field: PhiCC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor applicable to limit states of columns.
Field: PhiCP
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor applicable to limit states of elastic buckling of tubes.
Field: PhiV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor applicable to limit states of elastic shear buckling.
Field: PhiVP
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor applicable to limit states of inelastic shear buckling.
Field: PhiW
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor applicable to limit states of web crippling.
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Field: THDesign 4/27/2009
Table: Preferences - Cold Formed Design - AISI-ASD96
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Envelopes or Step-by-Step indicating how time history results are considered
in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are less than or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. Currently this option is not available.
Field: OmegaBS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor of safety Omega for bending of sections with stiffened or partially stiffened
compression flange.
Field: OmegaBUS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor of safety Omega for bending of sections with unstiffened compression flange.
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Field: OmegaBLTB 4/27/2009
Field: OmegaBLTB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor of safety Omega for bending of sections under lateral-torsional buckling mode.
Field: OmegaVS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor of safety Omega for shear of sections with slender web.
Field: OmegaVNS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor of safety Omega for shear of sections with slender web.
Field: OmegaT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor of safety Omega for tension.
Field: OmegaC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor of safety Omega for compression.
Table: Preferences - Cold Formed Design - AISI-LRFD96
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Envelopes or Step-by-Step indicating how time history results are considered
in the design.
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Field: FrameType 4/27/2009
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are less than or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. Currently this option is not available.
Field: PhiBS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor Phi for bending of sections with stiffened or partially stiffened
compression flange.
Field: PhiBUS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor Phi for bending of sections with unstiffened compression flange.
Field: PhiBLTB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor Phi for bending of sections under lateral-torsional buckling mode.
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Field: PhiVS 4/27/2009
Field: PhiVS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor Phi for shear of sections with slender web.
Field: PhiVNS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor Phi for shear of sections with nonslender web.
Field: PhiT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor Phi for tension.
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor Phi for compression.
Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - ACI 318-02
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
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Field: NumPoints 4/27/2009
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: MinEccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether minimum eccentricity should be considered in design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: SeisCat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Seismic Design Category. This is either "A", "B", "C", "D", "E" or "F".
Field: PhiT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for tension controlled sections.
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Field: PhiCTied 4/27/2009
Field: PhiCTied
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for compression controlled sections with tied reinforcement.
Field: PhiCSpiral
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for compression controlled sections with spiral
reinforcement.
Field: PhiV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for shear and torsion.
Field: PhiVSeismic
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for shear in structures that rely on special moment resisting
frames or special reinforced concrete structural walls to resist earthquake effects.
Field: PhiVJoint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for joint shear in structures that rely on special moment
resisting frames or special reinforced concrete structural walls to resist earthquake effects.
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Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
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Field: NumCurves 4/27/2009
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: MinEccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether minimum eccentricity should be considered in design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: SeisCat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Seismic Design Category. This is either "A", "B", "C", "D", "E" or "F".
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Field: PhiT 4/27/2009
Field: PhiT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for tension controlled sections.
Field: PhiCTied
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for compression controlled sections with tied reinforcement.
Field: PhiCSpiral
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for compression controlled sections with spiral
reinforcement.
Field: PhiV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for shear and torsion.
Field: PhiVSeismic
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for shear in structures that rely on special moment resisting
frames or special reinforced concrete structural walls to resist earthquake effects.
Field: PhiVJoint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for joint shear in structures that rely on special moment
resisting frames or special reinforced concrete structural walls to resist earthquake effects.
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Field: THDesign 4/27/2009
Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - ACI 318-99
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: MinEccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether minimum eccentricity should be considered in design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
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Field: UFLimit 4/27/2009
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PhiB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for bending and tension.
Field: PhiCTied
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for axial compression when the member has tie
reinforcement.
Field: PhiCSpiral
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for axial compression when the member has spiral
reinforcement.
Field: PhiV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for shear.
Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - AS 3600-01
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
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Field: NumCurves 4/27/2009
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: MinEccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether minimum eccentricity should be considered in design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PhiT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for tension controlled sections.
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Field: PhiC 4/27/2009
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for compression controlled sections with tied reinforcement.
Field: PhiV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for shear and torsion.
Field: PhiVSeismic
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for shear in structures that rely on special moment resisting
frames or special reinforced concrete structural walls to resist earthquake effects.
Field: PhiVJoint
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for joint shear in structures that rely on special moment
resisting frames or special reinforced concrete structural walls to resist earthquake effects.
Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - BS8110 89
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
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Field: NumCurves 4/27/2009
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: MinEccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether minimum eccentricity should be considered in design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
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Field: THDesign 4/27/2009
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Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: MinEccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether minimum eccentricity should be considered in design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
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Field: UFLimit 4/27/2009
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: GammaS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor GammaS.
Field: GammaC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor GammaC.
Field: GammaM
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for concrete in shear.
Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - Chinese 2002
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
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Field: NumPoints 4/27/2009
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: StrucSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The structural system.This is either"Frame Only", "Shearwall Only", "Frame-Shearwall",
"Braced Frame Only", or "Frame-Braced Frame". It affects the value of seismic
magnification factors MMF, SMF, and AFMF.It also affects the limiting value of
maximum axial compression ratio, N/(fc*A).
Field: TallBldg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the structure should be considered to be a tall building or a
part of it.This is either"Yes" or "No". It affects the minimum rebar ratio to be provided in
a column (J GJ 3 6.4.3-1).It also affects the effective of rebar area in a column for a seismic
load (J GJ 3 6.4).
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Field: FieldType 4/27/2009
Field: FieldType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The seismic field type.This is either"I", "II", "III", or "IV". It affects the minimum rebar
ratio to be provided in a column (J GJ 3 6.4.3-1).
Field: SeisGrade
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The Seismic Class.This is either"Super I", "Grade I", "Grade II", "Grade III", "Grade IV",
or "Non Seismic". It affects the seismic design of beams, columns, and joints (JGJ 3 6.3.2,
6.3.4, 6.4.2, 6.4.3, 7.2.6, GB50010 7.5.1, 7.5.16, 7.6.1, 11.3.9, 11.4.8, 11.4.17).It also
affects the value of seismic magnification factors MMF, SMF, and AFMF.
Field: ImpFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Gamma0 factor that is related to seismic force amplification.
Field: ColDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is eitherAppendix ForSimplified indicating how column design are considered in the
design.Appendix Frefers to design or checking through the detailed calculation using
interaction surface.Simplifiedrefers to design or checking using code specified
approximate methods.The latter method is applicable to certain classes of problems.If the
Simplified method is specified and the problem class does not fit for the method, then
Appendix F is used anyway.
Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - CSA-A233-04
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
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Field: NumCurves 4/27/2009
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: MinEccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether minimum eccentricity should be considered in design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PhiS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for steel.
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Field: PhiC 4/27/2009
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for concrete.
Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - CSA-A233-94
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: MinEccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether minimum eccentricity should be considered in design.
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Field: PatLLF 4/27/2009
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PhiS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for steel.
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for concrete.
Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - EUROCODE 2-1992
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
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Field: NumCurves 4/27/2009
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: MinEccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether minimum eccentricity should be considered in design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: Nu
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Nu (Greek letter) factor.
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Field: GammaS 4/27/2009
Field: GammaS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor GammaS.
Field: GammaC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor GammaC.
Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - Eurocode 2-2004
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: MinEccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether minimum eccentricity should be considered in design.
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Field: PatLLF 4/27/2009
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: Country
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Country specific implementation considering country National Annex. CEN Default is the
general version without an annex.
Field: CombosEq
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Design code combinations to consider. These are either generated from Eq. 6.10 or from
both Eqs. 6.10a and 6.10b.
Field: SOM
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Second order method to be used. This is either Nominal Stiffness, Nominal Curvature, or
None. If None is chosen, no second order moments are computed.
Field: Theta0
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Theta0 is the inclination angle for imperfections, defined as a ratio.
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Field: GammaS 4/27/2009
Field: GammaS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

GammaS is the partial safety factor for steel.
Field: GammaC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

GammaC is the partial safety factor for concrete.
Field: AlphaCC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

AlphaCC is the material coefficient taking account of long term effects on the concrete
compressive strength and unfavourable effects from the load application.
Field: AlphaCT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

AlphaCT is the material coefficient taking account of long term effects on the concrete
tensile strength and unfavourable effects from the load application.
Field: AlphaLCC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

AlphaLCC is the lightweight material coefficient taking account of long term effects on
the concrete compressive strength and unfavourable effects from the load application.
Field: AlphaLCT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

AlphaLCT is the lightweight material coefficient taking account of long term effects on
the concrete tensile strength and unfavourable effects from the load application.
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Field: THDesign 4/27/2009
Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - Hong Kong CP 2004
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: MinEccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether minimum eccentricity should be considered in design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
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Field: UFLimit 4/27/2009
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: GammaS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor GammaS.
Field: GammaC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor GammaC.
Field: GammaM
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for concrete in shear.
Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - Indian IS 456-2000
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
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Field: NumPoints 4/27/2009
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: MinEccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether minimum eccentricity should be considered in design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: GammaS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor GammaS.
Field: GammaC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor GammaC.
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Field: THDesign 4/27/2009
Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - Italian DM 14-2-92
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
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Field: THDesign 4/27/2009
Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - KCI-1999
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: MinEccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether minimum eccentricity should be considered in design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
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Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - Mexican RCDF 2001 Page 1093 of 3116
Field: UFLimit 4/27/2009
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PhiB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for bending and tension.
Field: PhiCTied
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for axial compression when the member has tie
reinforcement.
Field: PhiCSpiral
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for axial compression when the member has spiral
reinforcement.
Field: PhiV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for shear.
Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - Mexican RCDF 2001
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
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Field: NumCurves 4/27/2009
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: MinEccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether minimum eccentricity should be considered in design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PhiB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for bending.
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Field: PhiT 4/27/2009
Field: PhiT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for tension.
Field: PhiCTied
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for axial compression when the member has tie
reinforcement.
Field: PhiCSpiral
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for axial compression when the member has spiral
reinforcement.
Field: PhiV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for shear.
Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - NZS 3101-95
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
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Field: NumCurves 4/27/2009
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: MinEccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether minimum eccentricity should be considered in design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PhiB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for bending.
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Field: PhiT 4/27/2009
Field: PhiT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for tension.
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for axial compression.
Field: PhiV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for shear.
Field: Omega
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Amplification factor.
Field: PhiZero
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Phi_0 factor.
Field: Rm
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Rm factor to be used in shear design.
Field: Rv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Rv factor to be used in shear design.
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Field: THDesign 4/27/2009
Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - Singapore CP 65-99
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: MinEccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether minimum eccentricity should be considered in design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
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Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - UBC97 Page 1099 of 3116
Field: UFLimit 4/27/2009
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: GammaS
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor GammaS.
Field: GammaC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor GammaC.
Field: GammaM
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for concrete in shear.
Table: Preferences - Concrete Design - UBC97
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: NumCurves
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of two-dimensional interaction curves used to make up the three-
dimensionalinteraction surface. This item must be greater than or equal to 4 and divisible
by 4.
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Field: NumPoints 4/27/2009
Field: NumPoints
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of points used to define a two-dimensional interaction curve.This item must
be greater than or equal to 5 and odd.
Field: MinEccen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether minimum eccentricity should be considered in design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: UFLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are lessthan or equal to
this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PhiB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for bending and tension.
Field: PhiCTied
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for axial compression when the member has tie
reinforcement.
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Field: PhiCSpiral 4/27/2009
Field: PhiCSpiral
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for axial compression when the member has spiral
reinforcement.
Field: PhiV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor for shear.
Table: Preferences - Dimensional
Field: MergeTol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The auto merge tolerance (length). This is the basic tolerance value in the model. For
example, when a joint is drawn within this tolerance length of another joint, the drawn
joint is merged into the existing joint.
Field: FineGrid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The plan fine grid spacing (length). When the fine grid snap option is activated this item
sets the spacing of the snap grid.
Field: Nudge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The plan nudge value (length). When the plan nudge feature is used this item sets the
distance that an item is nudged. In plan view you can nudge an object by selecting it and
then pressing the Ctrl key and an arrow key simultaneously.
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Field: SelectTol 4/27/2009
Field: SelectTol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The screen selection tolerance (pixels). When clicking to select an object your mouse
pointer must be within this number of pixels to select the object.
Field: SnapTol
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The screen snap tolerance (pixels). When using the snap options and moving your mouse
pointer about the model, your mouse pointer must be within this number of pixels to snap
to the object.
Field: SLineThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The screen line thickness (pixels). The thickness of lines drawn on the screen. This item
does not affect text, the bounding plane line or the aerial view.
Field: PLineThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The printer line thickness (pixels). The thickness of lines and fonts drawn to the printer.
Field: MaxFont
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum graphic font size (points). The default font size is based on the average
size of the objects in your model shown on the screen. As you zoom into your model the
font size becomes proportionately larger. However, the font size is never made larger than
the specified maximum graphic font size.
Field: MinFont
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minimum graphic font size (points). The default font size is based on the average size
of the objects in your model shown on the screen. As you zoom out of your model the
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font size becomes proportionately smaller. However, the font size is never made smaller
than the specified minimum graphic font size.
Field: AutoZoom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The auto zoom step (percent). This is the size of the step used for the View menu >Zoom
In One Step command and the View menu >Zoom Out One Step command. The
magnification of all objects is increased or deceased by the specfied percentage.
Field: ShrinkFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The shrink factor (percentage). This item works with the object shrink toggle which is set
using the View menu >Set Display Options command or using the Object Shrink Toggle
toolbar button. When object shrinking is toggled on all objects in the model are shown
this specified percentage of their actual length.
Field: TextFileLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the maximum number of characters that the program will write on a single line in
the .s2k text file before using a line continuation character and moving on to the next line.
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Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
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Field: PatLLF 4/27/2009
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
Field: SDC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", or "F". This is related to seismic design. This is a
function of Occupancy Category and Sds or Sd1. See AISC 7-05 section 11.6 for details.
Field: SeisCode
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the seismic part of the code should be considered in design.
This is either "Yes" or "No".
Field: SeisLoad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the special seismic load combinations should be considered in
design. This is either "Yes" or "No".
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Field: ImpFactor 4/27/2009
Field: ImpFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is related to seismic design. This is a function of Occupancy Category. See AISC 7-
05 section 11.5.1 for details.
Field: SystemRho
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is called the redundancy factor. It is related to seismic design. This is used in the
default design combinations. The program uses the same value for all directions. See
AISC 7-05 section 11.3.4 for details.
Field: SystemSds
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is called the Design Spectral Acceleration Parameter. This is related to seismic
design. See AISC 7-05 section 11.4.4 and 11.4.5 for details.
Field: SystemR
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is called the Response Modification Factor. This is a function of Seismic Force
Resisting System. The R values can be specified in the definition of Auto-Seismic Loads
for load calculation. It can assume different values for load calculation in two orthogonal
directions. The R value specifid here is solely used for design. For design, the program
uses the same value for all directions. See AISC 7-05 section 12.2.1 and Table 12.2-1 for
details.
Field: SystemCd
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is called the Deflection Amplification Factor. This is a function of Seismic Force
Resisting System. It can assume different values in two orthogonal directions. The Cd
value specified here is solely used for design. The program uses the same value for all
directions. See AISC 7-05 section 12.2.1 and Table 12.2-1 for details.
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Field: Omega0
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is called the System Overstrength Factor. This is a function of Seismic Force
Resisting System. It can assume different values in two orthogonal directions. The
Omega0 value specified here is solely used for design. The program uses the same value
for all directions. See AISC 7-05 section 12.2.1 and Table 12.2-1 for details.
Field: Provision
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "LRFD" or "ASD" indicating the provision used to check/design the steel
members.
Field: AMethod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Direct Analysis", "Effective Length", or "Limited 1st Order"" indicating the
analysis method used to check/design the steel members. The design module does not
verify the acceptability of the selected analysis method. The user is expected to verify the
acceptability of the selected method based on the decesion parameters table created after
design. The program sets the appropriate stiffness modification factors for the selected
analysis method. The user is expected to set the appropriate notional loads.
Field: SOMethod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "General 2nd Order" or "Amplified 1st Order" indicating the second order
method used to analyze the structure. The design module does not verify the acceptability
of the selected method. The user is expected to verify the acceptability of the selected
method.
Field: SRMethod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Tau-b Variable", "Tau-b Fixed", or "No Modification" indicating the
stiffness reduction method used to analyze the structure. The design module does not
verify the acceptability of the selected method. The user is expected to verify the
acceptability of the selected method. The program sets the appropriate stiffness
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modification factors for the selected analysis method. The user is expected to set the
appropriate notional loads for the stiffness reduction method selected.
Field: NLCoeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Notional load coefficient which is used to define the notional load as a fraction of a given
gravity load case. This is for future use. It is not currently active.
Field: PhiB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance factor.
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance factor.
Field: PhiTY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance factor.
Field: PhiTF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance factor.
Field: PhiV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance factor.
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Field: PhiVRolledI 4/27/2009
Field: PhiVRolledI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance factor.
Field: PhiVT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance factor.
Field: OmegaB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Safety factor.
Field: OmegaC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Safety factor.
Field: OmegaTY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Safety factor.
Field: OmegaTF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Safety factor.
Field: OmegaV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Safety factor.
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Field: OmegaVRolledI 4/27/2009
Field: OmegaVRolledI
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Safety factor.
Field: OmegaVT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Safety factor.
Field: PlugWeld
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the doubler-plate should be considered to be plug-welded.
This is either "Yes" or "No".
Field: HSSWelding
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "ERW" or "SAW" indicating the procedure used for welding.
Field: HSSReduceT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the reduction of HSS (box or Pipe) thickness should be
considered. This is either "Yes" or "No".
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
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Field: DLRat 4/27/2009
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: THDesign 4/27/2009
Table: Preferences - Steel Design - AISC-ASD01
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
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Field: SeisCat 4/27/2009
Field: SeisCat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", or "F". This is related to seismic design. This is a
function of Occupancy Category and Sds or Sd1. See AISC 7-05 section 11.6 for details.
Field: SeisCode
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the seismic part of the code should be considered in design.
This is either "Yes" or "No".
Field: SeisLoad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the special seismic load combinations should be considered in
design. This is either "Yes" or "No".
Field: PlugWeld
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the doubler-plate should be considered to be plug-welded.
This is either "Yes" or "No".
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: SDLAndLLRat 4/27/2009
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
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Field: FrameType 4/27/2009
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
Field: LatFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The allowable stress increase factor for loading combinations that include wind or seismic
loads.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
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Field: DLRat 4/27/2009
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: THDesign 4/27/2009
Table: Preferences - Steel Design - AISC-LRFD93
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
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Field: PhiB 4/27/2009
Field: PhiB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: PhiT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: PhiV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: PhiCA
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
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Field: DLRat 4/27/2009
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: THDesign 4/27/2009
Table: Preferences - Steel Design - AISC-LRFD99
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
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Field: SeisCat 4/27/2009
Field: SeisCat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", or "F". This is related to seismic design. This is a
function of Occupancy Category and Sds or Sd1. See AISC 7-05 section 11.6 for details.
Field: SeisCode
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the seismic part of the code should be considered in design.
This is either "Yes" or "No".
Field: SeisLoad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the special seismic load combinations should be considered in
design. This is either "Yes" or "No".
Field: PlugWeld
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the doubler-plate should be considered to be plug-welded.
This is either "Yes" or "No".
Field: PhiB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
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Field: PhiTY 4/27/2009
Field: PhiTY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: PhiTF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: PhiV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: PhiVT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: PhiCA
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
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Field: DLRat 4/27/2009
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: THDesign 4/27/2009
Table: Preferences - Steel Design - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
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Field: PunchMethod 4/27/2009
Field: PunchMethod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Punching Shear" or "Nominal Load" indicating the method used to check
the punching loads.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: NetRat 4/27/2009
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
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Field: MaxIter 4/27/2009
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
Field: PunchMethod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Punching Shear" or "Nominal Load" indicating the method used to check
the punching loads.
Field: LatFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The allowable stress increase factor for loading combinations that include wind or seismic
loads.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
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Field: LLRat 4/27/2009
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
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Field: PatLLF 4/27/2009
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
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Field: LLRat 4/27/2009
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
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Field: PatLLF 4/27/2009
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
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Field: LLRat 4/27/2009
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
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Field: PatLLF 4/27/2009
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
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Field: LLRat 4/27/2009
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
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Field: PatLLF 4/27/2009
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
Field: AccRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is called the Short Period Spectral Acceleration Ratio. This is Sa(T=0.2sec)
multiplied by IE=e and Fa. It can assume different values in two orthogonal directions.
The value specified here is solely used for design. The program uses the same value for
all directions. See CSA S16-01/S16S1-05 section 27.1.1, NBCC section 4.1.8.2, Table
4.1.8.9, Table 4.1.8.5, and Table 4.1.8.4B for details.
Field: DuctFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is called the Ductility Related Force Modification Factor. This reflects the capability
of a structure to dissipate energy through inelastic behaviour. This is a function of
Seismic Force Resisting System. It can assume different values in two orthogonal
directions. The program uses the same value for all directions. The value specified here is
solely used for design. See CSA S16-01/S16S1-05 section 27.1.1, NBCC sections 4.1.8.2
and 4.1.8.9, and NBCC Table 4.1.8.9 for details.
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Field: OverFact 4/27/2009
Field: OverFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is called the Overstrength Related Force Modification Factor. This accounts for the
dependable portion of reserve strength in a structure. This is a function of Seismic Force
Resisting System. It can assume different values in two orthogonal directions. The
program uses the same value for all directions. The value specified here is solely used for
design. See CSA S16-01/S16S1-05 section 27.1.1, NBCC sections 4.1.8.2 and 4.1.8.9,
and NBCC Table 4.1.8.9 for details.
Field: PhiB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: PhiT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: PhiV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: SlenderMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Toggle to consider whether the Class 4 sections should be handled by modifying the
geometry or by modifying fy. This is either "Yes" or "No".
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Field: SeisCode 4/27/2009
Field: SeisCode
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the seismic part of the code should be considered in design.
This is either "Yes" or "No".
Field: SeisLoad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the special seismic load combinations should be considered in
design. This is either "Yes" or "No".
Field: PlugWeld
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the doubler-plate should be considered to be plug-welded.
This is either "Yes" or "No".
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
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Field: LLRat 4/27/2009
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
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Field: PatLLF 4/27/2009
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
Field: TallBldg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the structure should be considered to be a tall building or a
part of it.It affects the lo/r slenderness limit (GB50011 8.3.1, 8.4.2), b/t slenderness limit
(GB50017 4.3.8, 5.4.1, 5.4.2, 5.4.3, 5.4.5; GB50011 8.3.2, 8.4.2), joint design (GB50011
8.2.5), Gamma factor (GB50017 4.1.1, 4.1.2), Phib factor (J GJ 99-98 6.1.2).This is
either"Yes" or "No".
Field: Gamma0
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Gamma0 factor that is related to seismic force amplification.
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Field: IgnoreBoT 4/27/2009
Field: IgnoreBoT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the b/t ratio should be considered in classifying the steel
sections.This is either"Yes" or "No".
Field: BeamMandN
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether the axial compression should be considered in classifying the
steel beam sections.This is either"Yes" or "No".
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: TotalRat 4/27/2009
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
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Field: SRatioLimit 4/27/2009
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
Field: PhiB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: PhiT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: PhiV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
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Field: CheckDefl 4/27/2009
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: THDesign 4/27/2009
Table: Preferences - Steel Design - EUROCODE 3-1993
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
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Field: GammaM0 4/27/2009
Field: GammaM0
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor.
Field: GammaM1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: TotalRat 4/27/2009
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Table: Preferences - Steel Design - Eurocode 3-2005
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
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Field: SRatioLimit 4/27/2009
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
Field: Country
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Country specific implementation considering country National Annex. CEN Default is the
general version without an annex.
Field: CombosEq
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Design code combinations to consider. These are either generated from Eq. 6.10 or from
both Eqs. 6.10a and 6.10b.
Field: KFactorMethod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Method for determining the interaction factors. This is either Method 1 from Annex A or
Method 2 from Annex B.
Field: GammaM0
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor.
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Field: GammaM1 4/27/2009
Field: GammaM1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strength reduction factor.
Field: GammaM2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The partial factor for resistance of cross-sections to tensile fracture.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: TotalRat 4/27/2009
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Table: Preferences - Steel Design - Indian IS:800-1998
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
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Field: SRatioLimit 4/27/2009
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
Field: LatFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The allowable stress increase factor for loading combinations that include wind or seismic
loads.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
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Field: LLRat 4/27/2009
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Table: Preferences - Steel Design - Italian UNI 10011
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
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Field: PatLLF 4/27/2009
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
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Field: LLRat 4/27/2009
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Table: Preferences - Steel Design - UBC97-ASD
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
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Field: PatLLF 4/27/2009
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
Field: SeisZone
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Zone 0", "Zone 1", "Zone 2", "Zone 3", or "Zone 4". This is related to
seismic design.
Field: LatFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The allowable stress increase factor for loading combinations that include wind or seismic
loads.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
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Field: DLRat 4/27/2009
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: THDesign 4/27/2009
Table: Preferences - Steel Design - UBC97-LRFD
Field: THDesign
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Envelopes" or "Step-by-Step" indicating how time history results are
considered in the design.
Field: FrameType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
Field: PatLLF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The live load factor for automatic generation of load combinations involving pattern live
loads and dead loads. ".
Field: SRatioLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: MaxIter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum number of automatic iterations the program will perform while designing
frame elements with auto select section lists. This is for future use. It is not currently
active.
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Field: SeisZone 4/27/2009
Field: SeisZone
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Zone 0", "Zone 1", "Zone 2", "Zone 3", or "Zone 4". This is related to
seismic design.
Field: ImpFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is related to seismic design. This is a function of Occupancy Category. See AISC 7-
05 section 11.5.1 for details.
Field: PhiB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: PhiT
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: PhiV
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
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Field: PhiCA 4/27/2009
Field: PhiCA
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength reduction factor.
Field: CheckDefl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Toggle to consider whether deflection limitations should be considered in design.This is
either"Yes" or "No".
Field: DLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for dead load.Inputting 120 means that the limit is L/120.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: SDLAndLLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed dead plus live load.Inputting 120 means that the
limit is L/120.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this
item.
Field: LLRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for superimposed live load.Inputting 360 means that the limit is
L/360.Inputting zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
Field: TotalRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Deflection limitation for total load.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting
zero is special, since it means no check has to be made for this item.
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Field: NetRat 4/27/2009
Field: NetRat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Limitation for net deflection. Camber is subtracted from the total load deflection to get
net deflection.Inputting 240 means that the limit is L/240.Inputting zero is special, since it
means no check has to be made for this item.
Table: Program Control
Field: ProgramName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The program name.
Field: Version
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The program version.
Field: ProgLevel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The program level.
Field: LicenseNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The program license number.
Field: LicenseOS
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the Offshore license is active. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: LicenseSC 4/27/2009
Field: LicenseSC
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the Staged Construction license is active. Otherwise it is No.
Field: LicenseBR
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the Bridge Modeler license is active. Otherwise it is No.
Field: LicenseHT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the Heat Transfer license is active. Otherwise it is No.
Field: CurrUnits
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current units at the time the database tables are created. Possible values for this
include:
lb, in, F
lb, ft, F
Kip, in, F
Kip, ft, F
KN, mm, C
KN, m, C
Kgf, mm, C
Kgf, m, C
N, mm, C
N, m, C
Tonf, mm, C
Tonf, m, C
KN, cm, C
Kgf, cm, C
N, cm, C
Tonf, cm, C
For import the letters DEG can be substituted for the degree symbol if desired.
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Field: SteelCode 4/27/2009
Field: SteelCode
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design code used for steel frame design.
Field: ConcCode
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design code used for concrete frame design.
Field: AlumCode
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design code used for aluminum frame design.
Field: ColdCode
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design code used for cold formed frame design.
Field: BridgeCode
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The design code used for Bridge design.
Field: RegenHinge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the hinge properties are regenerated after database imports. Otherwise
it is No.

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Field: BSchedGUID 4/27/2009
Field: BSchedGUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The GUID for the bridge scheduler. Do not modify this item.
Table: Project Information
Field: Item
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The project information item.
Field: Data
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The project information data for the associated item.
Table: Pushover Parameters - ATC40
Field: ParamName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of an ATC40 pushover parameter set.
Field: PlotAxes
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'Sa-Sd', 'Sa-T' or 'Sd-T' indicating the axes used in the capacity spectrum
plot.
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Field: DemandFrom 4/27/2009
Field: DemandFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Function or ATC40 indicating how the demand response spectrum is
obtained. Function means the demand response spectrum is a specified user-defined
response spectrum function. ATC40 means the demand response spectrum is created from
user specified Ca and Cv values as specified in ATC40.
Field: Function
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the response spectrum function used for the demand curves in a capacity
spectrum plot. This item is only applicable when the DemandFrom item is Function.
Field: FuncSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

The scale factor by which the function values are multiplied. This item is only applicable
when the DemandFrom item is Function.
Field: Ca
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Ca coefficient for demand curves in a capacity spectrum plot. This item is only
applicable when the DemandFrom item is ATC40.
Field: Cv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Cv coefficient for demand curves in a capacity spectrum plot. This item is only
applicable when the DemandFrom item is ATC40.
Field: AddDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The inherent and additional structural damping used in the capacity spectrum plot.
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Field: StructType 4/27/2009
Field: StructType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A, B, C, or User indicating the structural type.
Field: BetaZero1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Percent

The BetaSubZero value for point 1 associated with the specified StructType item.
Field: Kappa1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Kappa value for point 1 associated with the specified StructType item.
Field: BetaZero2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Percent

The BetaSubZero value for point 2 associated with the specified StructType item.
Field: Kappa2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Kappa value for point 1 associated with the specified StructType item.
Field: PlotCap
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the capacity curve is to be displayed on the capacity spectrum plot.
Otherwise it is No.
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Field: PlotDemand 4/27/2009
Field: PlotDemand
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the demand spectra for different damping levels are to be displayed on
the capacity spectrum plot. Otherwise it is No.
Field: PlotLocus
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the locus of possible performance points (single demand spectrum with
variable damping) is to be displayed on the capacity spectrum plot. Otherwise it is No.
Field: PlotPeriod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the lines of constant period are to be displayed on the capacity
spectrum plot. Otherwise it is No.
Field: CapColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color in which the capacity
will be displayed.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Field: DemandColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color in which the family
of demand curves will be displayed.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
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Field: LocusColor 4/27/2009
Field: LocusColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color in which the locus of
possible performance points (single demand curve with variable damping) will be
displayed.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Field: PeriodColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color in which the period
lines will be displayed.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Field: Damp1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The first of four user specified damping values for which demand spectra will be
displayed on the capacity spectrum plot if the PlotDemand item is Yes.
Field: Damp2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The second of four user specified damping values for which demand spectra will be
displayed on the capacity spectrum plot if the PlotDemand item is Yes.
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Field: Damp3 4/27/2009
Field: Damp3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The third of four user specified damping values for which demand spectra will be
displayed on the capacity spectrum plot if the PlotDemand item is Yes.
Field: Damp4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The fourth of four user specified damping values for which demand spectra will be
displayed on the capacity spectrum plot if the PlotDemand item is Yes.
Field: Period1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The first of four user specified periods which will be displayed on the capacity spectrum
plot if the PlotPeriod item is Yes.
Field: Period2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The second of four user specified periods which will be displayed on the capacity
spectrum plot if the PlotPeriod item is Yes.
Field: Period3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The third of four user specified periods which will be displayed on the capacity spectrum
plot if the PlotPeriod item is Yes.
Field: Period4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The fourth of four user specified periods which will be displayed on the capacity spectrum
plot if the PlotPeriod item is Yes.
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Field: PlotType 4/27/2009
Table: Pushover Parameters - Axis Data
Field: PlotType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of pushover parameter set associated with the specified axis data. This is one of
the following:
Force-Displ,
ATC40,
FEMA356,
FEMA440EL,
FEMA440DM.
Field: ParamName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a pushover parameter set of the type specified by the PlotType item.
Field: DisplMin
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum displacement value displayed.
Field: DisplMax
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum displacement value displayed.
Field: ForceMin
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minimum force value displayed.
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Field: ForceMax 4/27/2009
Field: ForceMax
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The maximum force value displayed.
Field: SaMin
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minimum spectral acceleration (g) value displayed.
Field: SaMax
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum spectral acceleration (g) value displayed.
Field: PeriodMin
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The minimum period value displayed.
Field: PeriodMax
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The maximum period value displayed.
Field: HorizLabel
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The horizontal axis label.
Field: VertLabel
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The vertical axis label.
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Field: Note 4/27/2009
Field: Note
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

A short note that is displayed with printed graphical output.
Table: Pushover Parameters - FEMA356
Field: ParamName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of an FEMA356 pushover parameter set.
Field: Beff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The effective viscous damping for the structure.
Field: DemandFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Function or FEMA356 indicating how the demand response spectrum is
obtained. Function means the demand response spectrum is a specified user-defined
response spectrum function. FEMA356 means the demand response spectrum is created
from user specified Ss, S1 and Site Class values as specified in section 1.6 of FEMA356.
Field: Function
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the response spectrum function used for the demand curves in a capacity
spectrum plot. This item is only applicable when the DemandFrom item is Function.
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Field: FuncSF 4/27/2009
Field: FuncSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

The scale factor by which the function values are multiplied. This item is only applicable
when the DemandFrom item is Function.
Field: FuncTs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

This is the point where the response spectrum switches from constant acceleration to
constant velocity. This item is only applicable when the DemandFrom item is Function.
Field: Ss
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Ss coefficient for demand curves in a capacity spectrum plot. This item is only
applicable when the DemandFrom item is FEMA356.
Field: S1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The S1 coefficient for demand curves in a capacity spectrum plot. This item is only
applicable when the DemandFrom item is FEMA356.
Field: SiteClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A, B, C, D or E indicating the site class for demand curves in a capacity
spectrum plot. This item is only applicable when the DemandFrom item is FEMA356.
Field: UserC2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a user specified value is used for the C2 coefficient in FEMA356
Equation 3-15. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: UserC3 4/27/2009
Field: UserC3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a user specified value is used for the C3 coefficient in FEMA356
Equation 3-15. Otherwise it is No.
Field: UserCm
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a user specified value is used for the Cm coefficient in FEMA356
Equation 3-16. Otherwise it is No.
Field: PlotCap
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the force-displacement curve is to be displayed. Otherwise it is No.
Field: PlotBiLin
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the idealized bilinear force-displacement curve is to be displayed.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: CapColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color in which the force-
displacement will be displayed.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
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Field: BiLinColor 4/27/2009
Field: BiLinColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color in which the
idealized bilinear force-displacement will be displayed.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Table: Pushover Parameters - FEMA440 Displacement Modification
Field: ParamName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of an FEMA440 displacement modification pushover parameter set.
Field: Beff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The effective viscous damping for the structure.
Field: DemandFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Function or FEMA356 indicating how the demand response spectrum is
obtained. Function means the demand response spectrum is a specified user-defined
response spectrum function. FEMA356 means the demand response spectrum is created
from user specified Ss, S1 and Site Class values as specified in section 1.6 of FEMA356.
Field: Function
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the response spectrum function used for the demand curves in a capacity
spectrum plot. This item is only applicable when the DemandFrom item is Function.
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Field: FuncSF 4/27/2009
Field: FuncSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

The scale factor by which the function values are multiplied. This item is only applicable
when the DemandFrom item is Function.
Field: FuncTs
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

This is the point where the response spectrum switches from constant acceleration to
constant velocity. This item is only applicable when the DemandFrom item is Function.
Field: Ss
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Ss coefficient for demand curves in a capacity spectrum plot. This item is only
applicable when the DemandFrom item is FEMA356.
Field: S1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The S1 coefficient for demand curves in a capacity spectrum plot. This item is only
applicable when the DemandFrom item is FEMA356.
Field: SiteClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A, B, C, D or E indicating the site class for demand curves in a capacity
spectrum plot. This item is only applicable when the DemandFrom item is FEMA356.
Field: IncludeSSI
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if soil structure interaction is included when calculating the demand.
Otherwise it is No.
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Field: UserC2 4/27/2009
Field: UserC2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a user specified value is used for the C2 coefficient (see FEMA440
Equation 5-2). Otherwise it is No.
Field: UserCm
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a user specified value is used for the Cm coefficient in FEMA356
Equation 3-16. Otherwise it is No.
Field: PlotCap
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the force-displacement curve is to be displayed. Otherwise it is No.
Field: PlotBiLin
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the idealized bilinear force-displacement curve is to be displayed.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: CapColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color in which the force-
displacement will be displayed.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
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Field: BiLinColor 4/27/2009
Field: BiLinColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color in which the
idealized bilinear force-displacement will be displayed.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Table: Pushover Parameters - FEMA440 Equivalent Linearization
Field: ParamName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of an FEMA440 Equivalent Linearization pushover parameter set.
Field: PlotAxes
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'Sa-Sd', 'Sa-T' or 'Sd-T' indicating the axes used in the capacity spectrum
plot.
Field: DemandFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Function or ATC40 indicating how the demand response spectrum is
obtained. Function means the demand response spectrum is a specified user-defined
response spectrum function. ATC40 means the demand response spectrum is created from
user specified Ca and Cv values as specified in ATC40.
Field: Function
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the response spectrum function used for the demand curves in a capacity
spectrum plot. This item is only applicable when the DemandFrom item is Function.
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Field: FuncSF 4/27/2009
Field: FuncSF
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

The scale factor by which the function values are multiplied. This item is only applicable
when the DemandFrom item is Function.
Field: Ca
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Ca coefficient for demand curves in a capacity spectrum plot. This item is only
applicable when the DemandFrom item is ATC40.
Field: Cv
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Cv coefficient for demand curves in a capacity spectrum plot. This item is only
applicable when the DemandFrom item is ATC40.
Field: IncludeSSI
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if soil structure interaction is included when calculating the demand.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: AddDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The inherent and additional structural damping used in the capacity spectrum plot.
Field: UserBeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

If this item is Yes then Beff is calculated using FEMA440 Equations 6-1, 6-2 and 6-3
together with user specified values of the coefficients A, B, C, D, E and F. If this item is
No then Beff is calculated using FEMA440 Equations 6-4, 6-5 and 6-6.
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Field: A 4/27/2009
Field: A
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The coefficient A used in FEMA440 Equations 6-1, 6-2 and 6-3 to calculate Beff. This
item is only applicable when the UserBeff item is Yes.
Field: B
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The coefficient B used in FEMA440 Equations 6-1, 6-2 and 6-3 to calculate Beff. This
item is only applicable when the UserBeff item is Yes.
Field: C
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The coefficient C used in FEMA440 Equations 6-1, 6-2 and 6-3 to calculate Beff. This
item is only applicable when the UserBeff item is Yes.
Field: D
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The coefficient D used in FEMA440 Equations 6-1, 6-2 and 6-3 to calculate Beff. This
item is only applicable when the UserBeff item is Yes.
Field: E
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The coefficient E used in FEMA440 Equations 6-1, 6-2 and 6-3 to calculate Beff. This
item is only applicable when the UserBeff item is Yes.
Field: F
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The coefficient F used in FEMA440 Equations 6-1, 6-2 and 6-3 to calculate Beff. This
item is only applicable when the UserBeff item is Yes.
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Field: UserTeff 4/27/2009
Field: UserTeff
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

If this item is Yes then Teff is calculated using FEMA440 Equations 6-7, 6-8 and 6-9
together with user specified values of the coefficients G, H, I, J , K and L. If this item is
No then Teff is calculated using FEMA440 Equations 6-10, 6-11 and 6-12.
Field: G
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The coefficient G used in FEMA440 Equations 6-7, 6-8 and 6-9 to calculate Teff. This
item is only applicable when the UserTeff item is Yes.
Field: H
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The coefficient H used in FEMA440 Equations 6-7, 6-8 and 6-9 to calculate Teff. This
item is only applicable when the UserTeff item is Yes.
Field: I
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The coefficient I used in FEMA440 Equations 6-7, 6-8 and 6-9 to calculate Teff. This
item is only applicable when the UserTeff item is Yes.
Field: J
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The coefficient J used in FEMA440 Equations 6-7, 6-8 and 6-9 to calculate Teff. This
item is only applicable when the UserTeff item is Yes.
Field: K
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The coefficient K used in FEMA440 Equations 6-7, 6-8 and 6-9 to calculate Teff. This
item is only applicable when the UserTeff item is Yes.
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Field: L 4/27/2009
Field: L
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The coefficient L used in FEMA440 Equations 6-7, 6-8 and 6-9 to calculate Teff. This
item is only applicable when the UserTeff item is Yes.
Field: PlotCap
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the capacity curve is to be displayed on the capacity spectrum plot.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: PlotDemand
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the demand spectra for different damping levels are to be displayed on
the capacity spectrum plot. Otherwise it is No.
Field: PlotLocus
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the locus of possible performance points is to be displayed on the
capacity spectrum plot. Otherwise it is No.
Field: PlotPeriod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the lines of constant period are to be displayed on the capacity
spectrum plot. Otherwise it is No.
Field: CapColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color in which the capacity
will be displayed.

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Field: DemandColor 4/27/2009
The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Field: DemandColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color in which the family
of demand curves will be displayed.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Field: LocusColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color in which the locus of
possible performance points will be displayed.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Field: PeriodColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color in which the period
lines will be displayed.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
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Field: DuctRatio1 4/27/2009
Field: DuctRatio1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The first of four user specified ductility ratios for which demand spectra will be displayed
on the capacity spectrum plot if the PlotDemand item is Yes.
Field: DuctRatio2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The second of four user specified ductility ratios for which demand spectra will be
displayed on the capacity spectrum plot if the PlotDemand item is Yes.
Field: DuctRatio3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The third of four user specified ductility ratios for which demand spectra will be displayed
on the capacity spectrum plot if the PlotDemand item is Yes.
Field: DuctRatio4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The fourth of four user specified ductility ratios for which demand spectra will be
displayed on the capacity spectrum plot if the PlotDemand item is Yes.
Field: Period1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The first of four user specified periods which will be displayed on the capacity spectrum
plot if the PlotPeriod item is Yes.
Field: Period2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The second of four user specified periods which will be displayed on the capacity
spectrum plot if the PlotPeriod item is Yes.
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Field: Period3 4/27/2009
Field: Period3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The third of four user specified periods which will be displayed on the capacity spectrum
plot if the PlotPeriod item is Yes.
Field: Period4
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The fourth of four user specified periods which will be displayed on the capacity spectrum
plot if the PlotPeriod item is Yes.
Table: Pushover Parameters - FEMA440 Soil Structure Interaction
Field: PlotType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of pushover parameter set associated with the specified axis data. This is one of
the following:
FEMA440EL FEMA440DM.
Field: ParamName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a pushover parameter set of the type specified by the PlotType item.
Field: KinEffects
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if kinematic effects are to be included in the soil structure interaction
calculations. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: EffSize 4/27/2009
Field: EffSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The effective foundation size specified as be in FEMA440 Section 8.2.
Field: Embedment
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The foundation embedment specified as e in FEMA440 Section 8.2.
Field: SWaveVel
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

The shear wave velocity for the site soil conditions specified as vs in FEMA440 Section
8.2.
Field: SWaveFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The shear wave velocity reduction factor specified as n in FEMA440 Section 8.2.
Field: FndDamp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if foundation damping is to be included in the soil structure interaction
calculations. Otherwise it is No.
Field: BetaZero
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The flexible-base damping ratio calculated in FEMA440 Equation 8-10.
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Field: ParamName 4/27/2009
Table: Pushover Parameters - Force Displacement
Field: ParamName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a base shear versus monitiored displacement pushover parameter set.
Field: CapColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color used for the plotted
capacity curve.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Table: Rebar Sizes
Field: RebarID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

ID (name) of reinforcing bar.
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of specified reinforcing bar.
Field: Diameter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Diameter of specified reinforcing bar.
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Field: RebarID 4/27/2009
Table: SD Stress-Strain 01 - Rebar Park
Field: RebarID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

ID (name) of reinforcing bar.
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of specified reinforcing bar.
Field: Diameter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Diameter of specified reinforcing bar.
Table: SD Stress-Strain 02 - Rebar Simple
Field: RebarID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

ID (name) of reinforcing bar.
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of specified reinforcing bar.
Field: Diameter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Diameter of specified reinforcing bar.
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Field: RebarID 4/27/2009
Table: SD Stress-Strain 03 - Structural Steel
Field: RebarID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

ID (name) of reinforcing bar.
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of specified reinforcing bar.
Field: Diameter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Diameter of specified reinforcing bar.
Table: SD Stress-Strain 04 - Concrete Simple
Field: RebarID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

ID (name) of reinforcing bar.
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of specified reinforcing bar.
Field: Diameter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Diameter of specified reinforcing bar.
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Field: RebarID 4/27/2009
Table: SD Stress-Strain 05 - Concrete Mander Unconfined
Field: RebarID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

ID (name) of reinforcing bar.
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of specified reinforcing bar.
Field: Diameter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Diameter of specified reinforcing bar.
Table: SD Stress-Strain 06 - Concrete Mander Confined Circle
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: NumLBar
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of longitudinal rebars.
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Field: LBarSize 4/27/2009
Field: LBarSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User Area or a rebar size for the longitudinal steel. User Area means that a
rebar area is specified instead of a rebar size.
Field: LBarArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The area of a longitudinal rebar. This item only applies when the LBarSize item is User
Area.
Field: CnfType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Hoop or Spiral indicating confinement type.
Field: CnfDiam
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the confinement hoops or spirals.
Field: CnfLSpcg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The longitudinal spacing (CL to CL of rebar) of the confinement rebar.
Field: CnfBarSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User Area or a rebar size for the confinement steel. User Area means that a
rebar area is specified instead of a rebar size.
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Field: CnfBarArea 4/27/2009
Field: CnfBarArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The area of a confinement rebar. This item only applies when the CnfBarSize item is User
Area.
Field: CnfBarMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material for the confinement rebar.
Field: CnfEcuLim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum limit for the ultimate confined concrete strain capacity.
Field: Part
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Core, Outer or Other indicating to which concrete the stress-strain curve
applies. This item only applies to Caltrans shapes.
Table: SD Stress-Strain 07 - Concrete Mander Confined Rectangle
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
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Field: NumLBar 4/27/2009
Field: NumLBar
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of longitudinal rebars.
Field: LBarSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User Area or a rebar size for the longitudinal steel. User Area means that a
rebar area is specified instead of a rebar size.
Field: LBarArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The area of a longitudinal rebar. This item only applies when the LBarSize item is User
Area.
Field: CnfXDim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The dimension of the rectangular confinement rebar cage (CL to CL of rebar) measured
along one of its edges designated as Edge X. Edge X is adjacent to Edge Y.
Field: nCnfXBar
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of perimeter hoop legs along Edge X of the confinement rebar cage.
Field: CnfYDim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The dimension of the rectangular confinement rebar cage (CL to CL of rebar) measured
along one of its edges designated as Edge Y. Edge Y is adjacent to Edge X.
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Field: nCnfYBar 4/27/2009
Field: nCnfYBar
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of perimeter hoop legs along Edge Y of the confinement rebar cage.
Field: CnfBarSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User Area or a rebar size for the perimeter hoop legs along Edge X and Y of
the confinement rebar cage. User Area means that a rebar area is specified instead of a
rebar size.
Field: CnfBarArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The area of a confinement rebar for the perimeter hoop legs along Edge X and Y of the
confinement rebar cage. This item only applies when the CnfYBarSize item is User Area.
Field: CnfLSpcg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The longitudinal spacing (CL to CL of rebar) of the confinement rebar.
Field: CnfBarMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material for the confinement rebar.
Field: CnfEcuLim
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum limit for the ultimate confined concrete strain capacity.
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Field: Part 4/27/2009
Field: Part
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Core, Outer or Other indicating to which concrete the stress-strain curve
applies. This item only applies to Caltrans shapes.
Table: Section Cuts 1 - General
Field: CutName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the section cut.
Field: DefinedBy
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Group or Quad indicating how the section cut is defined.
Field: Group
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

If the section cut is defined by a group then this is the name of the group that defines the
section cut.

If the section cut is defined by one or more quadrilaterals then all elements that are fully
cut by the quadrilaterals and have their associated objects included in the specified group
are considered to be part of the section cut.
Field: ResultType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Analysis or Design indicating the type of output desired. The sign
convention used is different for analysis and design results.
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Field: DefaultLoc 4/27/2009
Field: DefaultLoc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the section cut forces are reported at the program default location. It is
No if the forces are reported at a user-specified location.

The default location is at the average coordinates of all of the joints included in the group
that is used to define the section cut.
Field: GlobalX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X-coordinate of the point where the section cut forces are reported.
Field: GlobalY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y-coordinate of the point where the section cut forces are reported.
Field: GlobalZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z-coordinate of the point where the section cut forces are reported.
Field: AngleA
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

AngleA, AngleB and AngleC define the rotation of the section cut local coordinate system
relative to the coordinate system determined from the reference vectors. In the case where
the default reference vectors are used, the angles define the orientation of the section cut
local coordinate system with respect to the global axes.

The orientation of the section cut local coordinate system is obtained according to the
following procedure: (1) The local system is first rotated about its +3 axis by AngleA. (2)
The local system is next rotated about its resulting +2 axis by AngleB. (3) The local
system is lastly rotated about its resulting +1 axis by AngleC. Note that the order in which
these rotations are performed is important.

This item is only applicable when the ResultType is Analysis.
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Field: AngleB 4/27/2009
Field: AngleB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

AngleA, AngleB and AngleC define the rotation of the section cut local coordinate system
relative to the coordinate system determined from the reference vectors. In the case where
the default reference vectors are used, the angles define the orientation of the section cut
local coordinate system with respect to the global axes.

The orientation of the section cut local coordinate system is obtained according to the
following procedure: (1) The local system is first rotated about its +3 axis by AngleA. (2)
The local system is next rotated about its resulting +2 axis by AngleB. (3) The local
system is lastly rotated about its resulting +1 axis by AngleC. Note that the order in which
these rotations are performed is important.

This item is only applicable when the ResultType is Analysis.
Field: AngleC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

AngleA, AngleB and AngleC define the rotation of the section cut local coordinate system
relative to the coordinate system determined from the reference vectors. In the case where
the default reference vectors are used, the angles define the orientation of the section cut
local coordinate system with respect to the global axes.

The orientation of the section cut local coordinate system is obtained according to the
following procedure: (1) The local system is first rotated about its +3 axis by AngleA. (2)
The local system is next rotated about its resulting +2 axis by AngleB. (3) The local
system is lastly rotated about its resulting +1 axis by AngleC. Note that the order in which
these rotations are performed is important.

This item is only applicable when the ResultType is Analysis.
Field: AdvanceAxes
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if an advanced method is used to define the local axes reference vectors
for the section cut. Otherwise it is No meaning that the default reference vectors are used.
This item is only applicable when the ResultType is Analysis.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Wall, Spandrel or Slab indicating how the section cut local axes are oriented.
This item is only applicable when the ResultType is Design.

For walls the local 1 axis is parallel to global Z and the local 2 and 3 axes lie in a global
XY plane. For spandrels and slabs the local 2 axis is parallel to global Z and the local 1
and 3 axes lie in a global XY plane.
Field: DesignAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle defining the local axes orientation. This item is only applicable when the
ResultType is Design.

For walls this is the angle from the global X axis to the local 2 axis. For spandrels and
slabs this is the angle from the global X axis to the local 1 axis.
Field: ElemSide
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Positive or Negative indicating the side of the specified elements on which
the section cut results are reported.

Positive refers to the Top (for Design-Wall), Right (for Design-Spandrel and Design-Slab)
or Positive 3 (for Analysis) side of the quadrilaterals.

Negative refers to the Bottom (for Design-Wall), Left (for Design-Spandrel and Design-
Slab) or Negative 3 (for Analysis) side of the quadrilaterals.

This item does not apply when the DefinedBy item is Group and the ResultType item is
Analysis.
Field: NumQuads
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of quadrilaterals used to define the section cut. This item is only applicable
when the DefinedBy item is Quad.
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Field: SectionCut 4/27/2009
Table: Section Cuts 2 - Advanced Local Axes
Field: SectionCut
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the section cut.
Field: LocalPlane
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the local plane that is to be determined by the plane reference vector.
It is either 12, 13, 21, 23, 31, or 32.
Field: AxOption1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Coord Dir, Two J oints or User Vector indicating the first method used to
determine the axial reference vector.
Field: AxCoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system used to define the axial reference vector coordinate direction and
the axial user vector.
Field: AxCoordDir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Axial coordinate direction taken at the output point in the specified coordinate system and
used to define the axis reference vector. It may be one of +X, +Y, +Z, +CR, +CA, +CZ,
+SB, +SA, +SR, -X, -Y, -Z, -CR, -CA, -CZ, -SB, -SA, -SR.
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Field: AxVecJt1 4/27/2009
Field: AxVecJt1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

AxVecJ t1 and AxVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the axis reference vector.
If one of these items is reported as None then it means the specified section cut output
location. If both of these items are reported as None then this option is not used to define
the axis reference vector.
Field: AxVecJt2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

AxVecJ t1 and AxVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the axis reference vector.
If one of these items is reported as None then it means the specified section cut output
location. If both of these items are reported as None then this option is not used to define
the axis reference vector.
Field: PlOption1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Coord Dir, Two J oints or User Vector indicating the first method used to
determine the plane reference vector.
Field: PlCoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system used to define the plane reference vector coordinate directions and
the plane user vector.
Field: CoordDir1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The primary coordinate direction taken at the specified section cut output location in the
specified coordinate system. It is used to determine the plane reference vector. It may be
one of +X, +Y, +Z, +CR, +CA, +CZ, +SB, +SA, +SR, -X, -Y, -Z, -CR, -CA, -CZ, -SB, -
SA, -SR.
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Field: CoordDir2 4/27/2009
Field: CoordDir2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The secondary coordinate direction taken at the specified section cut output location in the
specified coordinate system. It is used to determine the plane reference vector. It may be
one of +X, +Y, +Z, +CR, +CA, +CZ, +SB, +SA, +SR, -X, -Y, -Z, -CR, -CA, -CZ, -SB, -
SA, -SR.
Field: PlVecJt1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the plane reference vector.
Either of these items may be specified as None to indicate the specified section cut output
location. If both PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are specified as None then they are not used to
define the plane reference vector.
Field: PlVecJt2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the plane reference vector.
Either of these items may be specified as None to indicate the specified section cut output
location. If both PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are specified as None then they are not used to
define the plane reference vector.
Field: AxVecX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The X direction component of the axis reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: AxVecY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Y direction component of the axis reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
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Field: AxVecZ 4/27/2009
Field: AxVecZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Z direction component of the axis reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: PlVecX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The X direction component of the plane reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: PlVecY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Y direction component of the plane reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: PlVecZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Z direction component of the plane reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Table: Section Cuts 3 - Quadrilateral Definitions
Field: SectionCut
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the section cut.
Field: QuadNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of the quadrilateral.
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Field: PointNum 4/27/2009
Field: PointNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The point number of the specified point in the quadrilateral.
Field: X
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X coordinate of the specified point.
Field: Y
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y coordinate of the specified point.
Field: Z
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z coordinate of the specified point.
Table: Section Designer Properties 01 - General
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either No Check/Design, General Steel or Concrete Column indicating the type of
design for the section.

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Field: DsgnOrChck 4/27/2009
The General Steel design type only applies to sections with a steel base material. The
Concrete Column design type only applies to sections with a concrete base material.
Field: DsgnOrChck
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item only applies to sections whose DesignType is Concrete Column. For Concrete
Column DesignTypes this item is either Design or Check indicating whether the specified
section is to be designed or checked. For other DesignTypes this item is N/A.
Field: BaseMat
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The base material of the section designer section. Note that each of the shapes that make
up the section may have a specified material that is different from the base material. The
section properties of the section are calculated and reported based on an equivalent area of
the base material.

This material is also reported in the Frame Section Properties 01 - General table.

For import the base material is read from the Frame Section Properties 01 - General table
only.
Field: nTotalShp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total number of shapes that make up the section.
Field: nIWideFlng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of I/Wide Flange shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nChannel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Channel shapes in the section designer section.
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Field: nTee 4/27/2009
Field: nTee
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Tee shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Angle shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nDblAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Double shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nBoxTube
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Box/Tube shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nPipe
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Pipe shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nPlate
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Plate shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nSolidRect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Solid Rectangle shapes in the section designer section.
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Field: nSolidCirc 4/27/2009
Field: nSolidCirc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Solid Circle shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nSolidSeg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Solid Segment shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nSolidSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Solid Sector shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nPolygon
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Polygon shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nReinfSing
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Reinforcing Single shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nReinfLine
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Reinforcing Line shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nReinfRect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Reinforcing Rectangle shapes in the section designer section.
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Field: nReinfCirc 4/27/2009
Field: nReinfCirc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Reinforcing Circle shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nRefLine
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Reference Line shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nRefCirc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Reference Circle shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nCaltransSq
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Caltrans Square shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nCaltransCr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Caltrans Circle shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nCaltransHx
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Caltrans Hexagon shapes in the section designer section.
Field: nCaltransOc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of Caltrans Octagon shapes in the section designer section.
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Field: SectionName 4/27/2009
Table: Section Designer Properties 02 - Reinforcing At Shape Edges
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of shape.
Field: EdgeID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A number identifying the shape edge to which the reinforcing applies.
Field: BarSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User, the rebar size along the specified shape edge, or None if no rebar exists
along the edge. If this item is User then the rebar area is taken from the BarArea item.
Field: BarArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The rebar area along the specified shape edge. This item is only imported when the
BarSize item is User.
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Field: Spacing 4/27/2009
Field: Spacing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum spacing (equal) of rebar along the specified shape edge.
Field: Cover
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The clear cover for the rebar along the specified shape edge. Note that the cover for this
corner bar is not specified directly, but rather is determined from the specified cover along
the two adjacent shape edges.
Table: Section Designer Properties 03 - Reinforcing At Shape Corners
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of shape.
Field: CornerID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A number identifying the shape corner to which the specified reinforcing applies.
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Field: BarSize 4/27/2009
Field: BarSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User, the rebar size along the specified shape corner, or None if no rebar
exists along the corner. If this item is User then the rebar area is taken from the BarArea
item.Note that the cover for this corner bar is not specified directly, but rather is
determined from the specified cover along the two adjacent shape edges.
Field: BarArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The rebar area along the specified shape corner. This item is only imported when the
BarSize item is User.
Table: Section Designer Properties 04 - Shape I/Wide Flange
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: ShapeType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User Defined or the name of a defined I/Wide Flange section.
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Field: ShapeMat 4/27/2009
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the I/Wide Flange shape.
Field: ZOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item represents the drawing order of a solid shapes from back to front. In the case of
partially overlapping shapes, the part of one shape that is behind another shape is not used
for the calculation of properties.
Field: FillColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the I/Wide Flange shape in Section Designer.
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the I/Wide Flange shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the I/Wide Flange shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: Height
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the I/Wide Flange shape.
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Field: TopWidth 4/27/2009
Field: TopWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the top flange of the I/Wide Flange shape.
Field: TopThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the top flange of the I/Wide Flange shape.
Field: WebThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The web thickness of the I/Wide Flange shape.
Field: BotWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the bottom flange of the I/Wide Flange shape.
Field: BotThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the bottom flange of the I/Wide Flange shape.
Field: Rotation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The counterclockwise rotation of the I/Wide Flange shape from its default orientation.
Field: Reinforcing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if there is edge and corner reinforcing associated with the I/Wide Flange
shape. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: RebarMat 4/27/2009
Field: RebarMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the rebar in I/Wide Flange shape.This item is only
applicable when the Reinforcing item is Yes.
Field: ConcCover
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is to specify how cover is to be measured in a concrete shape with rebar.
Table: Section Designer Properties 05 - Shape Channel
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: ShapeType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User Defined or the name of a defined Channel section.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Channel shape.
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Field: ZOrder 4/27/2009
Field: ZOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item represents the drawing order of a solid shapes from back to front. In the case of
partially overlapping shapes, the part of one shape that is behind another shape is not used
for the calculation of properties.
Field: FillColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Channel shape in Section Designer.
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Channel shape in the Section Designer coordinate
system.
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Channel shape in the Section Designer coordinate
system.
Field: Height
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the Channel shape.
Field: Width
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the Channel shape.
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Field: FlngThick 4/27/2009
Field: FlngThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The flange thickness of the Channel shape.
Field: WebThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The web thickness of the Channel shape.
Field: Rotation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The counterclockwise rotation of the Channel shape from its default orientation.
Field: Flipped
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is "Yes" if a non-symmetrical shape is to be flipped (mirrored) about its own Y-
axis.
Field: Reinforcing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if there is edge and corner reinforcing associated with the Channel shape.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: RebarMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the rebar in Channel shape.This item is only
applicable when the Reinforcing item is Yes.
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Field: ConcCover 4/27/2009
Field: ConcCover
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is to specify how cover is to be measured in a concrete shape with rebar.
Table: Section Designer Properties 06 - Shape Tee
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: ShapeType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User Defined or the name of a defined Tee section.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Tee shape.
Field: Zorder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item represents the drawing order of a solid shapes from back to front. In the case of
partially overlapping shapes, the part of one shape that is behind another shape is not used
for the calculation of properties.
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Field: FillColor 4/27/2009
Field: FillColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Tee shape in Section Designer.
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Tee shape in the Section Designer coordinate
system.
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Tee shape in the Section Designer coordinate
system.
Field: Height
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the Tee shape.
Field: Width
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the Tee shape.
Field: FlngThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The flange thickness of the Tee shape.
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Field: WebThick 4/27/2009
Field: WebThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The web thickness of the Tee shape.
Field: Rotation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The counterclockwise rotation of the Tee shape from its default orientation.
Field: Reinforcing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if there is edge and corner reinforcing associated with the Tee shape.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: RebarMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the rebar in Tee shape.This item is only applicable
when the Reinforcing item is Yes.
Field: ConcCover
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is to specify how cover is to be measured in a concrete shape with rebar.
Table: Section Designer Properties 07 - Shape Angle
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
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Field: ShapeName 4/27/2009
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: ShapeType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User Defined or the name of a defined Angle section.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Angle shape.
Field: ZOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item represents the drawing order of a solid shapes from back to front. In the case of
partially overlapping shapes, the part of one shape that is behind another shape is not used
for the calculation of properties.
Field: FillColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Angle shape in Section Designer.
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Angle shape in the Section Designer coordinate
system.
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Field: YCenter 4/27/2009
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Angle shape in the Section Designer coordinate
system.
Field: Height
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the Angle shape.
Field: Width
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the Angle shape.
Field: FlngThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The flange thickness of the Angle shape.
Field: WebThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The web thickness of the Angle shape.
Field: Rotation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The counterclockwise rotation of the Angle shape from its default orientation.
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Field: Flipped 4/27/2009
Field: Flipped
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is "Yes" if a non-symmetrical shape is to be flipped (mirrored) about its own Y-
axis.
Field: Reinforcing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if there is edge and corner reinforcing associated with the Angle shape.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: RebarMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the rebar in Angle shape.This item is only
applicable when the Reinforcing item is Yes.
Field: ConcCover
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is to specify how cover is to be measured in a concrete shape with rebar.
Table: Section Designer Properties 08 - Shape Double Angle
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
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Field: ShapeType 4/27/2009
Field: ShapeType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User Defined or the name of a defined Double section.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Double shape.
Field: ZOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item represents the drawing order of a solid shapes from back to front. In the case of
partially overlapping shapes, the part of one shape that is behind another shape is not used
for the calculation of properties.
Field: FillColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Double shape in Section Designer.
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Double shape in the Section Designer coordinate
system.
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Double shape in the Section Designer coordinate
system.
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Field: Height 4/27/2009
Field: Height
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the Double shape.
Field: Width
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the Double shape. This is equal to two times the flange width of a single
angle plus the separation distance.
Field: FlngThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The flange thickness of the Double shape.
Field: WebThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The web thickness of the Double shape.
Field: Separation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance (space) between the webs of the two angles in the Double shape.
Field: Rotation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The counterclockwise rotation of the Double shape from its default orientation.
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Field: SectionName 4/27/2009
Table: Section Designer Properties 09 - Shape Box/Tube
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: ShapeType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User Defined or the name of a defined Box/Tube section.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Box/Tube shape.
Field: ZOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item represents the drawing order of a solid shapes from back to front. In the case of
partially overlapping shapes, the part of one shape that is behind another shape is not used
for the calculation of properties.
Field: FillColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Box/Tube shape in Section Designer.
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Field: XCenter 4/27/2009
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Box/Tube shape in the Section Designer coordinate
system.
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Box/Tube shape in the Section Designer coordinate
system.
Field: Height
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the Box/Tube shape.
Field: Width
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the Box/Tube shape.
Field: FlngThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The flange thickness of the Box/Tube shape.
Field: WebThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The web thickness of the Box/Tube shape.
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Field: Rotation 4/27/2009
Field: Rotation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The counterclockwise rotation of the Box/Tube shape from its default orientation.
Table: Section Designer Properties 10 - Shape Pipe
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: ShapeType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User Defined or the name of a defined Pipe section.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Pipe shape.
Field: ZOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item represents the drawing order of a solid shapes from back to front. In the case of
partially overlapping shapes, the part of one shape that is behind another shape is not used
for the calculation of properties.
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Field: FillColor 4/27/2009
Field: FillColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Pipe shape in Section Designer.
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Pipe shape in the Section Designer coordinate
system.
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Pipe shape in the Section Designer coordinate
system.
Field: OuterDiam
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The outer diameter of the Pipe shape.
Field: WallThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The wall thickness of the Pipe shape.
Table: Section Designer Properties 11 - Shape Plate
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
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Field: ShapeName 4/27/2009
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Plate shape.
Field: ZOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item represents the drawing order of a solid shapes from back to front. In the case of
partially overlapping shapes, the part of one shape that is behind another shape is not used
for the calculation of properties.
Field: FillColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Plate shape in Section Designer.
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Plate shape in the Section Designer coordinate
system.
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Plate shape in the Section Designer coordinate
system.
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Field: Thickness 4/27/2009
Field: Thickness
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the Plate shape.
Field: Width
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the Plate shape.
Field: Rotation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The counterclockwise rotation of the Plate shape from its default orientation.
Field: Reinforcing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if there is edge and corner reinforcing associated with the Plate shape.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: RebarMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the rebar in Plate shape.This item is only applicable
when the Reinforcing item is Yes.
Field: ConcCover
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is to specify how cover is to be measured in a concrete shape with rebar.
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Field: SectionName 4/27/2009
Table: Section Designer Properties 12 - Shape Solid Rectangle
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Solid Rectangle shape.
Field: ZOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item represents the drawing order of a solid shapes from back to front. In the case of
partially overlapping shapes, the part of one shape that is behind another shape is not used
for the calculation of properties.
Field: FillColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Solid Rectangle shape in Section Designer.
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Solid Rectangle shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
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Field: YCenter 4/27/2009
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Solid Rectangle shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: Height
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the Solid Rectangle shape.
Field: Width
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the Solid Rectangle shape.
Field: Rotation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The counterclockwise rotation of the Solid Rectangle shape from its default orientation.
Field: Reinforcing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if there is edge and corner reinforcing associated with the Solid Rectangle
shape. Otherwise it is No.
Field: RebarMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the rebar in Solid Rectangle shape.This item is only
applicable when the Reinforcing item is Yes.
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Field: ConcCover 4/27/2009
Field: ConcCover
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is to specify how cover is to be measured in a concrete shape with rebar.
Field: ManderPlace
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is to specify the location of the boundary between confined and unconfined
concrete material using the Mander model.
Table: Section Designer Properties 13 - Shape Solid Circle
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Solid Circle shape.
Field: ZOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item represents the drawing order of a solid shapes from back to front. In the case of
partially overlapping shapes, the part of one shape that is behind another shape is not used
for the calculation of properties.
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Field: FillColor 4/27/2009
Field: FillColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Solid Circle shape in Section Designer.
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Solid Circle shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Solid Circle shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: Diameter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the Solid Circle shape.
Field: Reinforcing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if there is edge and corner reinforcing associated with the Solid Circle
shape. Otherwise it is No.
Field: RebarMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the rebar in Solid Circle shape.This item is only
applicable when the Reinforcing item is Yes.
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Field: NumBars 4/27/2009
Field: NumBars
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of reinforcing bars equally spaced around the perimeter of the Solid Circle
shape. This item is only applicable when the Reinforcing item is Yes.
Field: Rotation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle in degrees measured counterclockwise from the Section Designer X-axis to the
first rebar in the Solid Circle shape. This item is only applicable when the Reinforcing
item is Yes.
Field: Cover
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The clear cover for the rebar around the perimeter of the Solid Circle shape. This item is
only applicable when the Reinforcing item is Yes.
Field: BarSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User, the rebar size around the perimeter of the Solid Circle shape, or None.
This item is only applicable when the Reinforcing item is Yes.
Field: BarArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The rebar area along the specified shape SD_SHAPETYPE_CIRCLE. This item is only
imported when the BarSize item is User.
Field: ConcCover
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is to specify how cover is to be measured in a concrete shape with rebar.
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Field: ManderPlace 4/27/2009
Field: ManderPlace
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is to specify the location of the boundary between confined and unconfined
concrete material using the Mander model.
Table: Section Designer Properties 14 - Shape Solid Segment
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Solid Segment shape.
Field: ZOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item represents the drawing order of a solid shapes from back to front. In the case of
partially overlapping shapes, the part of one shape that is behind another shape is not used
for the calculation of properties.
Field: FillColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Solid Segment shape in Section Designer.
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Field: XCenter 4/27/2009
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Solid Segment shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Solid Segment shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle that defines the arc length of the Solid Segment shape.
Field: Rotation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle in degrees measured counterclockwise from the Section Designer X-axis to a
radial line that bisects the arc defining the Solid Segment shape.
Field: Radius
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The radius of the circular arc defining the outer edge of the Solid Segment shape.
Table: Section Designer Properties 15 - Shape Solid Sector
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
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Field: ShapeName 4/27/2009
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Solid Sector shape.
Field: ZOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item represents the drawing order of a solid shapes from back to front. In the case of
partially overlapping shapes, the part of one shape that is behind another shape is not used
for the calculation of properties.
Field: FillColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Solid Sector shape in Section Designer.
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Solid Sector shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Solid Sector shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
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Field: Angle 4/27/2009
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle that defines the arc length of the Solid Sector shape.
Field: Rotation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle in degrees measured counterclockwise from the Section Designer X-axis to a
radial line that bisects the arc defining the Solid Sector shape.
Field: Radius
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The radius of the circular arc defining the outer edge of the Solid Sector shape.
Table: Section Designer Properties 16 - Shape Polygon
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: X
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the point in the Section Designer coordinate system.
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Field: Y 4/27/2009
Field: Y
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the point in the Section Designer coordinate system.
Field: Radius
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The radius of the fillet that occurs at the specified point (corner) in the polygon.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Polygon shape.
Field: ZOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item represents the drawing order of a solid shapes from back to front. In the case of
partially overlapping shapes, the part of one shape that is behind another shape is not used
for the calculation of properties.
Field: FillColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Polygon shape in Section Designer.
Field: Reinforcing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if there is edge and corner reinforcing associated with the Polygon shape.
Otherwise it is No.
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Field: RebarMat 4/27/2009
Field: RebarMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the rebar in Polygon shape.This item is only
applicable when the Reinforcing item is Yes.
Field: ConcCover
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is to specify how cover is to be measured in a concrete shape with rebar.
Table: Section Designer Properties 17 - Shape Reinforcing Single
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Reinforcing Single shape.
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Reinforcing Single shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
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Field: YCenter 4/27/2009
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Reinforcing Single shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: BarSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User, the rebar size of the Reinforcing Single shape, or None.
Field: BarArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The rebar area along the specified shape SD_SHAPETYPE_SINGLEBAR. This item is
only imported when the BarSize item is User.
Table: Section Designer Properties 18 - Shape Reinforcing Line
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Reinforcing Line shape.
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Field: X1 4/27/2009
Field: X1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate at end point 1 of the Reinforcing Line shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: Y1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate at end point 1 of the Reinforcing Line shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: X2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate at end point 2 of the Reinforcing Line shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: Y2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate at end point 2 of the Reinforcing Line shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: Spacing
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum spacing (equal) of rebar for the Reinforcing Line shape.
Field: BarSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User, the rebar size for all bars in the Reinforcing Line shape, or None.
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Field: BarArea 4/27/2009
Field: BarArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The rebar area along the specified shape SD_SHAPETYPE_LINEBAR. This item is only
imported when the BarSize item is User.
Field: EndBars
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if end bars exist for the Reinforcing Line shape. Otherwise it is No. End
bars are bars occurring at the end points of the line that defines the shape.
Table: Section Designer Properties 19 - Shape Reinforcing Rectangle
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Reinforcing Rectangle shape.
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Reinforcing Rectangle shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
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Field: YCenter 4/27/2009
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Reinforcing Rectangle shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: Height
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the Reinforcing Rectangle shape measured to the outer face of the rebar.
Field: Width
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the Reinforcing Rectangle shape measured to the outer face of the rebar.
Field: Rotation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The counterclockwise rotation of the Reinforcing Rectangle shape from its default
orientation.
Table: Section Designer Properties 20 - Shape Reinforcing Circle
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
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Field: ShapeMat 4/27/2009
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Reinforcing Circle shape.
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Reinforcing Circle shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Reinforcing Circle shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: Diameter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the Reinforcing Circle shape measured to the outer face of the rebar.
Field: NumBars
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of reinforcing bars equally spaced around the perimeter of the Reinforcing
Circle shape. This item is only applicable when the Reinforcing item is Yes.
Field: Rotation
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle in degrees measured counterclockwise from the Section Designer X-axis to the
first rebar in the Reinforcing Circle shape. This item is only applicable when the
Reinforcing item is Yes.
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Field: BarSize 4/27/2009
Field: BarSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The rebar size around the perimeter of the Reinforcing Circle shape, or None.
Field: BarArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The rebar area along the specified shape SD_SHAPETYPE_CIRCLEBAR. This item is
only imported when the BarSize item is User.
Table: Section Designer Properties 21 - Shape Reference Line
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: X1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate at end point 1 of the Reference Line shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: Y1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate at end point 1 of the Reference Line shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
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Field: X2 4/27/2009
Field: X2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate at end point 2 of the Reference Line shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: Y2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate at end point 2 of the Reference Line shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Table: Section Designer Properties 22 - Shape Reference Circle
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Reference Circle shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
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Field: YCenter 4/27/2009
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Reference Circle shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: Diameter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the Reference Circle shape.
Table: Section Designer Properties 23 - Shape Caltrans Square
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The concrete material property associated with the Caltrans Square.
Field: ZOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item represents the drawing order of a solid shapes from back to front. In the case of
partially overlapping shapes, the part of one shape that is behind another shape is not used
for the calculation of properties.
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Field: XCenter 4/27/2009
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Caltrans Square shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Caltrans Square shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: Height
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the section at the top of the column. This item must be greater than or equal
to the BaseHeight item.
Field: Width
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the section at the top of the column. This item must be greater than or equal
to the BaseWidth item.
Field: BaseHeight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the section at the base of the column. The number of cores that can fit into
the column is based on this height.
Field: BaseWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the section at the base of the column. The number of cores that can fit into
the column is based on this width.
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Field: Chamfer 4/27/2009
Field: Chamfer
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The horizontal and vertical dimension of the corner chamfer.
Field: CaseThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the column steel casing. A zero value for this item means no casing is
provided.
Field: CaseFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This factor is typically between 0 and 1. It is the fraction of the casing to be considered as
longitudinal steel.
Field: CaseMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The casing material property associated with the Caltrans Square.
Field: NumCores
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of cores in the column. This can be 1, 2 or 3.
Field: NumRings
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of reinforcement rings in each core. This can be 1, 2 or 3.
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Field: CoverRing1 4/27/2009
Field: CoverRing1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum clear cover for reinforcement ring 1.
Field: CoverRing2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum clear cover for reinforcement ring 2.
Field: CoverRing3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum clear cover for reinforcement ring 3.
Field: ConcCover
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is to specify how cover is to be measured in a concrete shape with rebar.
Field: ManderPlace
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is to specify the location of the boundary between confined and unconfined
concrete material using the Mander model.
Field: OuterColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Caltrans Square shape Outer part in Section
Designer.
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Field: CoreColor 4/27/2009
Field: CoreColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Caltrans Square shape Core part in Section
Designer.
Field: OtherColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Caltrans Square shape Other part in Section
Designer.
Field: OuterMander
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The concrete mander model type for the Outer part of the Caltrans Square shape in Section
Designer.
Field: CoreMander
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The concrete mander model type for the Core part of the Caltrans Square shape in Section
Designer.
Field: OtherMander
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The concrete mander model type for the Other part of the Caltrans Square shape in Section
Designer.
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Field: SectionName 4/27/2009
Table: Section Designer Properties 24 - Shape Caltrans Circle
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The concrete material property associated with the Caltrans Circle.
Field: ZOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item represents the drawing order of a solid shapes from back to front. In the case of
partially overlapping shapes, the part of one shape that is behind another shape is not used
for the calculation of properties.
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Caltrans Circle shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Caltrans Circle shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
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Field: Height 4/27/2009
Field: Height
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the section at the top of the column. This item must be greater than or equal
to the BaseHeight item.
Field: Width
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the section at the top of the column. This item must be greater than or equal
to the BaseWidth item.
Field: BaseHeight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the section at the base of the column. The number of cores that can fit into
the column is based on this height.
Field: BaseWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the section at the base of the column. The number of cores that can fit into
the column is based on this width.
Field: CaseThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the column steel casing. A zero value for this item means no casing is
provided.
Field: CaseFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This factor is typically between 0 and 1. It is the fraction of the casing to be considered as
longitudinal steel.
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Field: CaseMat 4/27/2009
Field: CaseMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The casing material property associated with the Caltrans Circle.
Field: NumCores
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of cores in the column. This can be 1, 2 or 3.
Field: NumRings
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of reinforcement rings in each core. This can be 1, 2 or 3.
Field: CoverRing1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum clear cover for reinforcement ring 1.
Field: CoverRing2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum clear cover for reinforcement ring 2.
Field: CoverRing3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum clear cover for reinforcement ring 3.
Field: ConcCover
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is to specify how cover is to be measured in a concrete shape with rebar.
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Field: ManderPlace 4/27/2009
Field: ManderPlace
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is to specify the location of the boundary between confined and unconfined
concrete material using the Mander model.
Field: OuterColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Caltrans Circle shape Outer part in Section
Designer.
Field: CoreColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Caltrans Circle shape Core part in Section
Designer.
Field: OtherColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Caltrans Circle shape Other part in Section
Designer.
Field: OuterMander
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The concrete mander model type for the Outer part of the Caltrans Circle shape in Section
Designer.
Field: CoreMander
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The concrete mander model type for the Core part of the Caltrans Circle shape in Section
Designer.
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Field: OtherMander 4/27/2009
Field: OtherMander
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The concrete mander model type for the Other part of the Caltrans Circle shape in Section
Designer.
Table: Section Designer Properties 25 - Shape Caltrans Hexagon
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The concrete material property associated with the Caltrans Hexagon.
Field: ZOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item represents the drawing order of a solid shapes from back to front. In the case of
partially overlapping shapes, the part of one shape that is behind another shape is not used
for the calculation of properties.
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Field: XCenter 4/27/2009
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Caltrans Hexagon shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Caltrans Hexagon shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: Height
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the section at the top of the column. This item must be greater than or equal
to the BaseHeight item.
Field: Width
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the section at the top of the column. This item must be greater than or equal
to the BaseWidth item.
Field: BaseHeight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the section at the base of the column. The number of cores that can fit into
the column is based on this height.
Field: BaseWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the section at the base of the column. The number of cores that can fit into
the column is based on this width.
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Field: CaseThick 4/27/2009
Field: CaseThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the column steel casing. A zero value for this item means no casing is
provided.
Field: CaseFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This factor is typically between 0 and 1. It is the fraction of the casing to be considered as
longitudinal steel.
Field: CaseMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The casing material property associated with the Caltrans Hexagon.
Field: NumCores
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of cores in the column. This can be 1, 2 or 3.
Field: NumRings
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of reinforcement rings in each core. This can be 1, 2 or 3.
Field: CoverRing1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum clear cover for reinforcement ring 1.
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Field: CoverRing2 4/27/2009
Field: CoverRing2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum clear cover for reinforcement ring 2.
Field: CoverRing3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum clear cover for reinforcement ring 3.
Field: ConcCover
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is to specify how cover is to be measured in a concrete shape with rebar.
Field: ManderPlace
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is to specify the location of the boundary between confined and unconfined
concrete material using the Mander model.
Field: OuterColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Caltrans Hexagon shape Outer part in Section
Designer.
Field: CoreColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Caltrans Hexagon shape Core part in Section
Designer.
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Field: OtherColor 4/27/2009
Field: OtherColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Caltrans Hexagon shape Other part in Section
Designer.
Field: OuterMander
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The concrete mander model type for the Outer part of the Caltrans Hexagon shape in
Section Designer.
Field: CoreMander
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The concrete mander model type for the Core part of the Caltrans Hexagon shape in
Section Designer.
Field: OtherMander
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The concrete mander model type for the Other part of the Caltrans Hexagon shape in
Section Designer.
Table: Section Designer Properties 26 - Shape Caltrans Octagon
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
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Field: ShapeName 4/27/2009
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: ShapeMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The concrete material property associated with the Caltrans Octagon.
Field: ZOrder
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item represents the drawing order of a solid shapes from back to front. In the case of
partially overlapping shapes, the part of one shape that is behind another shape is not used
for the calculation of properties.
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the Caltrans Octagon shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the Caltrans Octagon shape in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: Height
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the section at the top of the column. This item must be greater than or equal
to the BaseHeight item.
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Field: Width 4/27/2009
Field: Width
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the section at the top of the column. This item must be greater than or equal
to the BaseWidth item.
Field: BaseHeight
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The height of the section at the base of the column. The number of cores that can fit into
the column is based on this height.
Field: BaseWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The width of the section at the base of the column. The number of cores that can fit into
the column is based on this width.
Field: CaseThick
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the column steel casing. A zero value for this item means no casing is
provided.
Field: CaseFact
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This factor is typically between 0 and 1. It is the fraction of the casing to be considered as
longitudinal steel.
Field: CaseMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The casing material property associated with the Caltrans Octagon.
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Field: NumCores 4/27/2009
Field: NumCores
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of cores in the column. This can be 1, 2 or 3.
Field: NumRings
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of reinforcement rings in each core. This can be 1, 2 or 3.
Field: CoverRing1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum clear cover for reinforcement ring 1.
Field: CoverRing2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum clear cover for reinforcement ring 2.
Field: CoverRing3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum clear cover for reinforcement ring 3.
Field: ConcCover
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is to specify how cover is to be measured in a concrete shape with rebar.
Field: ManderPlace
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is to specify the location of the boundary between confined and unconfined
concrete material using the Mander model.
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Field: OuterColor 4/27/2009
Field: OuterColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Caltrans Octagon shape Outer part in Section
Designer.
Field: CoreColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Caltrans Octagon shape Core part in Section
Designer.
Field: OtherColor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fill color used when displaying the Caltrans Octagon shape Other part in Section
Designer.
Field: OuterMander
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The concrete mander model type for the Outer part of the Caltrans Octagon shape in
Section Designer.
Field: CoreMander
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The concrete mander model type for the Core part of the Caltrans Octagon shape in
Section Designer.
Field: OtherMander
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The concrete mander model type for the Other part of the Caltrans Octagon shape in
Section Designer.
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Field: SectionName 4/27/2009
Table: Section Designer Properties 27 - Caltrans Longitudinal Rebar
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: Region
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Core1, Core2, Core3, Interlock1, or Interlock2 indicating the region
considered.
Field: Ring
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is either 1, 2 or 3 the ring considered in the specified region.
Field: LBarMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Caltrans shape Longitudinal Rebar.
Field: NumBuns
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of rebar bundles in the specified ring in the specified region.
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Field: BunType 4/27/2009
Field: BunType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 1 Bar, 2 Bar Perimeter, 2 Bar Radial, or 3 Bar Triangle indicating the rebar
bundle type.
Field: BunBarSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User Area or a rebar size for the bundled bars. User Area means that a rebar
area is specified instead of a rebar size.
Field: BunBarArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The area of a bundled bar. This item only applies when the BunBarSize item is User Area.
Table: Section Designer Properties 28 - Caltrans Longitudinal Tendons
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
Field: TendonMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Caltrans shape Longitudinal Tendons.
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Field: XCenter 4/27/2009
Field: XCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The X coordinate of the center of the prestressing tendon in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: YCenter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The Y coordinate of the center of the prestressing tendon in the Section Designer
coordinate system.
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The cross-sectional area of the prestressing tendon.
Field: Tension
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The tension force in the prestressing tendon.
Table: Section Designer Properties 29 - Caltrans Confinement Rebar
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: ShapeName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The shape name.
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Field: Region 4/27/2009
Field: Region
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Core1, Core2, or Core3 indicating the region considered.
Field: Ring
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is either 1, 2 or 3 the ring considered in the specified region.
Field: CnfBarMat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The material property associated with the Caltrans shape Confinement Rebar.
Field: CnfType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Hoop, Spiral, Ties or Wire indicating the confinement type.
Field: CnfBarSize
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either User Area or a rebar size for the confinement bars. User Area means that a
rebar area is specified instead of a rebar size.
Field: CnfBarArea
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The area of a confinement bar. This item only applies when the CnfBarSize item is User
Area.
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Field: CnfLngSpcg 4/27/2009
Field: CnfLngSpcg
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The longitudinal spacing of the confinement rebar.
Table: Section Designer Properties 30 - Fiber General
Field: SectionName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Section Designer section that has been defined in the Frame Section
Properties 01 - General table.
Field: NumFibersD2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The number of fiber grid spaces in axis-2 direction.
Field: NumFibersD3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The number of fiber grid spaces in axis-3 direction.
Field: GridAngle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The angle of fiber gridline with respect to the coordinate system of Section Designer.
Field: LumpRebar
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the rebars within each fiber grid are lumped.
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Field: FiberPMM 4/27/2009
Field: FiberPMM
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the PMM interaction surface is calculated using the fiber model.
Field: FiberMC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the Moment-Curvature curve is calculated using the fiber model.
Table: Solid Auto Mesh Assignments
Field: Solid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Solid object.
Field: AutoMesh
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the solid object is to be (internally) automatically meshed by the
program for analysis.
Field: MeshType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Number of Elements or Maximum Size indicating the type of automatic
meshing specified.

Number of Elements means that the solid object is meshed into Number1 by Number2 by
Number3 elements.

Maximum Size means that the solid object is meshed into elements no larger than the size
specified by Max1, Max2 and Max3.
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Field: Number1 4/27/2009
Field: Number1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

If the AutoMesh item is Yes, and the MeshType item is Number of Elements then the
solid object is to be (internally) automatically meshed into Number1 by Number2 by
Number3 elements by the program for analysis.

Number1 is the number of elements along the edge of the solid object from Point 1 to
Point 2 of the solid object.

Number2 is the number of elements along the edge of the solid object from Point 1 to
Point 3 of the solid object.

Number3 is the number of elements along the edge of the solid object from Point 1 to
Point 5 of the solid object.
Field: Number2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

If the AutoMesh item is Yes, and the MeshType item is Number of Elements then the
solid object is to be (internally) automatically meshed into Number1 by Number2 by
Number3 elements by the program for analysis.

Number1 is the number of elements along the edge of the solid object from Point 1 to
Point 2 of the solid object.

Number2 is the number of elements along the edge of the solid object from Point 1 to
Point 3 of the solid object.

Number3 is the number of elements along the edge of the solid object from Point 1 to
Point 5 of the solid object.
Field: Number3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

If the AutoMesh item is Yes, and the MeshType item is Number of Elements then the
solid object is to be (internally) automatically meshed into Number1 by Number2 by
Number3 elements by the program for analysis.

Number1 is the number of elements along the edge of the solid object from Point 1 to
Point 2 of the solid object.

Number2 is the number of elements along the edge of the solid object from Point 1 to
Point 3 of the solid object.
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Field: Max1 4/27/2009

Number3 is the number of elements along the edge of the solid object from Point 1 to
Point 5 of the solid object.
Field: Max1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

If the AutoMesh item is Yes, and the MeshType item is Maximum Size then the solid
object is to be (internally) automatically meshed into elements no larger than the size
specified by Max1, Max2 and Max3.

Max1 is the maximum size of elements along the edge of the solid object from Point 1 to
Point 2 of the solid object.

Max2 is the maximum size of elements along the edge of the solid object from Point 1 to
Point 3 of the solid object.

Max3 is the maximum size of elements along the edge of the solid object from Point 1 to
Point 5 of the solid object.
Field: Max2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

If the AutoMesh item is Yes, and the MeshType item is Maximum Size then the solid
object is to be (internally) automatically meshed into elements no larger than the size
specified by Max1, Max2 and Max3.

Max1 is the maximum size of elements along the edge of the solid object from Point 1 to
Point 2 of the solid object.

Max2 is the maximum size of elements along the edge of the solid object from Point 1 to
Point 3 of the solid object.

Max3 is the maximum size of elements along the edge of the solid object from Point 1 to
Point 5 of the solid object.
Field: Max3
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

If the AutoMesh item is Yes, and the MeshType item is Maximum Size then the solid
object is to be (internally) automatically meshed into elements no larger than the size
specified by Max1, Max2 and Max3.

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Field: AddSupport 4/27/2009
Max1 is the maximum size of elements along the edge of the solid object from Point 1 to
Point 2 of the solid object.

Max2 is the maximum size of elements along the edge of the solid object from Point 1 to
Point 3 of the solid object.

Max3 is the maximum size of elements along the edge of the solid object from Point 1 to
Point 5 of the solid object.
Field: AddSupport
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Yes means a restraint degree of freedom (or constraint) is to be added to new joints along
the edges of the solid object if both adjacent corners have that degree of freedom
restrained (constrained). No mean no additional restraints (constraints) are added. This
item only applies if the object is to be automatically meshed.
Field: AddSuppSurf
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Yes means a restraint degree of freedom (or constraint) is to be added to new joints on the
surfaces of the solid object if all four corners of the surface have that degree of freedom
restrained (constrained). No mean no additional restraints (constraints) are added. This
item only applies if the object is to be automatically meshed.
Table: Solid Bridge Object Flags
Field: Solid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Solid object.
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the solid object is automatically created from a bridge object.
Otherwise it is No.
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Field: BridgeObj 4/27/2009
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this solid object is associated.
Field: BOSpan
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the span in the bridge object with which this solid object is associated.
Field: CompType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Top Slab, Bottom Slab or Girder indicating the portion of the bridge object
with which this solid object is associated.
Field: StartSta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station along the bridge object at which the specified solid starts.
Field: EndSta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station along the bridge object at which the specified solid ends.
Table: Solid Edge Constraint Assignments
Field: Solid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Solid object.
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Field: Constrained 4/27/2009
Field: Constrained
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Yes means that line constraints are automatically applied to the edges of the solid object.
Table: Solid Loads - Gravity
Field: Solid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Solid object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the coordinate system in which the gravity loads are defined.
Field: MultiplierX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The applied gravity load in the X-direction of the specified coordinate system is equal to
the self weight of the object times the MultiplierX scale factor.
Field: MultiplierY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The applied gravity load in the Y-direction of the specified coordinate system is equal to
the self weight of the object times the MultiplierY scale factor.
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Field: MultiplierZ 4/27/2009
Field: MultiplierZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The applied gravity load in the Z-direction of the specified coordinate system is equal to
the self weight of the object times the MultiplierZ scale factor.
Table: Solid Loads - Pore Pressure
Field: Solid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Solid object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: Pressure
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force/Area (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The pore pressure load applied to the specified face of the Solid object.
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors that multiply the specified pressure. If no joint
pattern is specified then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Solid 4/27/2009
Table: Solid Loads - Strain
Field: Solid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Solid object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: Component
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The solid object local component to which the specified strain load is applied. This is
either Strain11, Strain22, Strain33, Strain12, Strain13 or Strain23.
Field: Strain
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strain load applied to the specified component of the object.
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors that multiply the specified strain or curvature. If
no joint pattern is specified then this item is reported as None.
Table: Solid Loads - Surface Pressure
Field: Solid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Solid object.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: Face
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The face of the Solid object to which the pressure load is applied.
Field: Pressure
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force/Area (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The surface pressure load applied to the specified face of the Solid object.
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors that multiply the specified pressure. If no joint
pattern is specified then this item is reported as None.
Table: Solid Loads - Temperature
Field: Solid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Solid object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
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Field: Temp 4/27/2009
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature Change (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The temperature assignment to the Solid object.
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors that multiply the specified temperature. If no joint
pattern is specified then this item is reported as None.
Table: Solid Local Axes Assignments 1 - Typical
Field: Solid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the solid object.
Field: AngleA
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

AngleA, AngleB and AngleC define the rotation of the solid local coordinate system
relative to the coordinate system determined from the reference vectors. In the case where
the default reference vectors are used, the angles define the orientation of the solid local
coordinate system with respect to the global axes.

The orientation of the solid local coordinate system is obtained according to the following
procedure: (1) The local system is first rotated about its +3 axis by AngleA. (2) The local
system is next rotated about its resulting +2 axis by AngleB. (3) The local system is lastly
rotated about its resulting +1 axis by AngleC. Note that the order in which these rotations
are performed is important.
Field: AngleB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

AngleA, AngleB and AngleC define the rotation of the solid local coordinate system
relative to the coordinate system determined from the reference vectors. In the case where
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Field: AngleC 4/27/2009
the default reference vectors are used, the angles define the orientation of the solid local
coordinate system with respect to the global axes.

The orientation of the solid local coordinate system is obtained according to the following
procedure: (1) The local system is first rotated about its +3 axis by AngleA. (2) The local
system is next rotated about its resulting +2 axis by AngleB. (3) The local system is lastly
rotated about its resulting +1 axis by AngleC. Note that the order in which these rotations
are performed is important.
Field: AngleC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

AngleA, AngleB and AngleC define the rotation of the solid local coordinate system
relative to the coordinate system determined from the reference vectors. In the case where
the default reference vectors are used, the angles define the orientation of the solid local
coordinate system with respect to the global axes.

The orientation of the solid local coordinate system is obtained according to the following
procedure: (1) The local system is first rotated about its +3 axis by AngleA. (2) The local
system is next rotated about its resulting +2 axis by AngleB. (3) The local system is lastly
rotated about its resulting +1 axis by AngleC. Note that the order in which these rotations
are performed is important.
Field: AdvanceAxes
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if an advanced method is used to define the local axes reference vectors
for the solid object. Otherwise it is No meaning that the default reference vectors are
used.

In the default system the solid object positive local 1, 2 and 3 axes are parallel to the
global positive X, Y and Z axes, respectively.

In the advanced system the solid object local axes are defined with respect to user-defined
reference vectors. Note that when the advanced system is used, the specified Angle is
applied to the local axes orientation defined by the user specified reference vectors.
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Field: Solid 4/27/2009
Table: Solid Local Axes Assignments 2 - Advanced
Field: Solid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the solid object.
Field: LocalPlane
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item indicates the local plane that is to be determined by the plane reference vector.
It is either 12, 13, 21, 23, 31, or 32.
Field: AxOption1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Coord Dir, Two J oints or User Vector indicating the first method used to
determine the axial reference vector.
Field: AxCoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system used to define the axial reference vector coordinate direction and
the axial user vector.
Field: AxCoordDir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Axial coordinate direction taken at the joint in the specified coordinate system and used to
define the axis reference vector. It may be one of +X, +Y, +Z, +CR, +CA, +CZ, +SB,
+SA, +SR, -X, -Y, -Z, -CR, -CA, -CZ, -SB, -SA, -SR.
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Field: AxVecJt1 4/27/2009
Field: AxVecJt1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

AxVecJ t1 and AxVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the axis reference vector.
If one of these items is reported as None then it means the center of the solid object. If
both of these items is reported as None then this option is not used to define the axis
reference vector.
Field: AxVecJt2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

AxVecJ t1 and AxVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the axis reference vector.
If one of these items is reported as None then it means the center of the solid object. If
both of these items is reported as None then this option is not used to define the axis
reference vector.
Field: PlOption1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Coord Dir, Two J oints or User Vector indicating the first method used to
determine the plane reference vector.
Field: PlCoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system used to define the plane reference vector coordinate directions and
the plane user vector.
Field: CoordDir1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The primary coordinate direction taken at the joint in the specified coordinate system. It is
used to determine the plane reference vector. It may be one of +X, +Y, +Z, +CR, +CA,
+CZ, +SB, +SA, +SR, -X, -Y, -Z, -CR, -CA, -CZ, -SB, -SA, -SR.
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Field: CoordDir2 4/27/2009
Field: CoordDir2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The secondary coordinate direction taken at the joint in the specified coordinate system. It
is used to determine the plane reference vector. It may be one of +X, +Y, +Z, +CR, +CA,
+CZ, +SB, +SA, +SR, -X, -Y, -Z, -CR, -CA, -CZ, -SB, -SA, -SR.
Field: PlVecJt1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the plane reference vector.
Either of these items may be specified as None to indicate the center of the solid object. If
both PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are specified as None then they are not used to define the
plane reference vector.
Field: PlVecJt2
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are the labels of two joints that define the plane reference vector.
Either of these items may be specified as None to indicate the center of the solid object. If
both PlVecJ t1 and PlVecJ t2 are specified as None then they are not used to define the
plane reference vector.
Field: AxVecX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The X direction component of the axis reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: AxVecY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Y direction component of the axis reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
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Field: AxVecZ 4/27/2009
Field: AxVecZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Z direction component of the axis reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: PlVecX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The X direction component of the plane reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: PlVecY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Y direction component of the plane reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Field: PlVecZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Z direction component of the plane reference vector in the coordinate system defined
by the CoordSys item.
Table: Solid Material Temperatures
Field: Solid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Solid object.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The Solid object material temperature.
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Field: JtPattern 4/27/2009
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors that multiply the specified temperature. If no joint
pattern is specified then this item is reported as None.
Table: Solid Property Assignments
Field: Solid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Solid object.
Field: SolidProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the solid property assigned to the solid section.
Table: Solid Property Definitions
Field: SolidProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the solid property assigned to the solid section.
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the material property assigned to the solid section.
Field: MatAngleA
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The material angle A assignment to the Solid object.
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Field: MatAngleB 4/27/2009
Field: MatAngleB
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The material angle B assignment to the Solid object.
Field: MatAngleC
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The material angle C assignment to the Solid object.
Field: InComp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if incompatible bending modes are included in the stiffness formulation.
Otherwise it is No.

In general, incompatible modes significantly improve the bending behavior of the object.
Field: Color
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color associated with the
property.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified solid property.
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Field: Notes 4/27/2009
Field: Notes
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

User notes for the specified solid property.
Field: TotalWt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

Total weight of all objects in the model that are assigned the specified solid property.
Field: TotalMass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Mass (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length

Total mass of all objects in the model that are assigned the specified solid property.
Table: Solid Property Definitions - Bridge Object Flags
Field: SolidProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the solid section property.
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the solid property is an automatically created bridge section. Otherwise
it is No.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this solid property is associated.
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Field: Solid 4/27/2009
Table: Solid Spring Assignments
Field: Solid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Solid object.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Simple or Link Property indicating the type of spring specified.
Field: Stiffness
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Trans Stiffness/Area (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length/Length2

Spring stiffness per unit area on the specified face of the solid object in the direction
specified. This item only applies when the Type item is Simple.
Field: SimpleType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Tension and Compression, Compression Only, or Tension Only indicating
the type of simple spring specified.
Field: LinkProp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the link property assigned to the spring. This item only applies when the
Type item is Link Property.
Field: Face
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The face of the solid object to which the specified springs are applied.
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Field: Dir1Type 4/27/2009
Field: Dir1Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Object Axes, Normal To Face, or User Vector indicating the method used to
define the tension direction for simple springs or the link local 1-axis direction for Link
Property springs.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either -3, -2, -1, 1, 2 or 3 indicating the tension direction for simple springs or the
link local 1-axis direction for Link Property springs. The -3, -2, -1, 1, 2 and 3 items refer
to the solid object local axes directions.

This item only applies when the Dir1Type item is Object Axes.
Field: NormalDir
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Inward, or Outward indicating the orientation of the tension direction for
simple springs or the link local 1-axis direction for Link Property springs when they are
oriented normal to a face.

This item only applies when the Dir1Type item is Normal To Face.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system in which a user vector is specified to define the tension direction
for simple springs or the link local 1-axis direction for Link Property springs.

This item only applies when the Dir1Type item is User Vector.
Field: VecX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

VecX, VecY and VecZ define the X, Y and Z (or 1, 2 and 3) components of the user
specified direction vector for the tension direction for simple springs or the link local 1-
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Field: VecY 4/27/2009
axis direction for Link Property springs. VecX, VecY and VecZ are in the coordinate
system specified by the CoordSys item.

This item only applies when the Dir1Type item is User Vector.
Field: VecY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

VecX, VecY and VecZ define the X, Y and Z (or 1, 2 and 3) components of the user
specified direction vector for the tension direction for simple springs or the link local 1-
axis direction for Link Property springs. VecX, VecY and VecZ are in the coordinate
system specified by the CoordSys item.

This item only applies when the Dir1Type item is User Vector.
Field: VecZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

VecX, VecY and VecZ define the X, Y and Z (or 1, 2 and 3) components of the user
specified direction vector for the tension direction for simple springs or the link local 1-
axis direction for Link Property springs. VecX, VecY and VecZ are in the coordinate
system specified by the CoordSys item.

This item only applies when the Dir1Type item is User Vector.
Field: Axis2Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle in degrees that the link local 2 axis is rotated from its default orientation. This
item only applies when the Type item is Link Property.
Table: Solid Vehicle Response Component Overwrites
Field: Solid
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Solid object.
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Field: Usage 4/27/2009
Field: Usage
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either AASHTO HL - Superstructure, AASHTO HL - Reaction, or AASHTO H &
HS Superstructure indicating the vehicle type and structural member type to which the
overwrite applies.

AASHTO HL - Superstructure refers to the superstructure negative moments over
supports and applies to AASHTO H, HS and HL loading.

AASHTO HL - Reaction refers to reactions at interior supports (piers) and applies only to
AASHTO HL loaoding.

AASHTO H & HS Superstructure refers to superstructure moments (positive or negative)
and applies to AASHTO H and HS loading.
Field: Component
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either S11, S22, S33, S12, S13, or S23 indicating the output component to which
the overwrite applies.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Do Not Use, Use Positive Values, Use Negative Values, or Use All Values
indicating the portion of the output for the specified component to which the overwrite
applies.
Table: Tables Automatically Saved After Analysis
Field: SaveFile
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if an Microsoft Access or Excel tabular file is to be saved after an
analysis is complete. Otherwise it is No.
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Field: FileName 4/27/2009
Field: FileName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The file name and extension to be used for the automatically created tabular file. Do not
include a path with the file name; the file is automatically created in the same directory as
the SAP2000 SDB file. Examples of the file name expected here include MyModel.mdb
and MyModel.xls. This item is only applicable when the SaveFile item is Yes.

If the file name extension is xls then a Microsoft Excel file is created, otherwise a
Microsoft Access File is created.
Field: NamedSet
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either None or the name of a defined database tables named set. Only tables that
are in the specified named set will be included in the automatically created tabular file. If
None is selected then a tabular file is not created. This item is only applicable when the
SaveFile item is Yes.
Field: Group
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a defined group. In general data is only provided for objects included in this
group. Specify group ALL to include data for all groups. This item is only applicable
when the SaveFile item is Yes.
Table: Tendon Bridge Object Flags
Field: Tendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Tendon object.
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the tendon object is automatically created from a bridge object.
Otherwise it is No.
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Field: BridgeObj 4/27/2009
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this tendon object is associated.
Field: StartSta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station along the bridge object at which the specified tendon starts.
Field: EndSta
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station along the bridge object at which the specified tendon ends.
Table: Tendon Layout Data 01 - General
Field: Tendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Tendon object.
Field: MaxDiscLen
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The maximum discretization length for the tendon object.
Field: LoadGroup
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The tendon transfers its load to any object that is in the specified load group.
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Field: NumSegs 4/27/2009
Field: NumSegs
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total number of tendon layout segments. The first segment always specifies the start
of the tendon.
Table: Tendon Layout Data 02 - Segments
Field: Tendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Tendon object.
Field: SegType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The segment type for the specified segment of the tendon. This is one of the following:

Start of Tendon
Linear
Parabola Intermediate Point
Parabola End PointCircle Intermediate Point
Circle End Point.
Field: XGlobal
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X coordinate of the tendon at the end of the specified segment.
Field: YGlobal
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y coordinate of the tendon at the end of the specified segment.
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Field: ZGlobal 4/27/2009
Field: ZGlobal
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z coordinate of the tendon at the end of the specified segment.
Table: Tendon Loads - Deformation
Field: Tendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Tendon object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: IncludeU1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a deformation is specified for the U1 degree of freedom. Otherwise it
is No.
Field: U1
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item is the deformation specified for the U1 degree of freedom.
Table: Tendon Loads - Gravity
Field: Tendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Tendon object.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the coordinate system in which the gravity loads are defined.
Field: MultiplierX
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The applied gravity load in the X-direction of the specified coordinate system is equal to
the self weight of the object times the MultiplierX scale factor.
Field: MultiplierY
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The applied gravity load in the Y-direction of the specified coordinate system is equal to
the self weight of the object times the MultiplierY scale factor.
Field: MultiplierZ
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The applied gravity load in the Z-direction of the specified coordinate system is equal to
the self weight of the object times the MultiplierZ scale factor.
Table: Tendon Loads - Strain
Field: Tendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Tendon object.
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Field: LoadPat 4/27/2009
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: Component
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The line object local component to which the specified strain load is applied. This is
either Strain11, Strain12, Strain13, Curvature1, Curvature2 or Curvature3.
Field: Strain
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strain load applied to the specified component of the object.
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors that multiply the specified strain or curvature. If
no joint pattern is specified then this item is reported as None.
Table: Tendon Loads - Target Force
Field: Tendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Tendon object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
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Field: IncludeP 4/27/2009
Field: IncludeP
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a target force is specified for the P degree of freedom. Otherwise it is
No.
Field: P
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This item is the target force specified for the P degree of freedom.
Field: RelLocP
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the relative distance along the object where the target force specified for the P
degree of freedom is located.
Table: Tendon Loads - Temperature
Field: Tendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Tendon object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is either Temperature, Gradient2, or Gradient3 indicating the type of
temperature load applied to the object.
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Field: Temp 4/27/2009
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature Change (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The temperature assignment to the Frame object.
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors multiplying the temperature change and
temperature gradient values. If no pattern is specified then a unit scale factor is assumed
at every joint.
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the temperature load assignment to the frame object is automatically
created from a bridge object. Otherwise it is No.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this temperature load assignment is
associated.This item only applies when the AutoBridge item is True.
Table: Tendon Loads - Tension Force Or Stress
Field: Tendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Tendon object.
Field: LoadPat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of the load pattern to which the specified load applies.
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Field: LoadType 4/27/2009
Field: LoadType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Force or Stress indicating the type of tension load specified.
Field: Force
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This tendon tension force.
Field: Stress
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

This tendon tension stress.
Field: JackFrom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'I-End', 'J -End' or 'Both' indicating where the jacking occurs.
Field: Curvature
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The curvature coefficient used in calculating friction losses.
Field: Wobble
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: 1/Length (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: 1/Length

The wobble coefficient used in calculating the wobble (length) effect portion of the
friction losses.
Field: LossAnchor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The tendon slip distance when an anchor is set.
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Field: LossEShort 4/27/2009
Field: LossEShort
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The stress loss because of elastic shortening.

When the tendoned is modeled using elements this loss is in addition to any loss
calculated by analysis.
Field: LossCreep
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The stress loss because of concrete creep.

When the tendoned is modeled using elements this loss is in addition to any loss
calculated by analysis.
Field: LossShrink
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The stress loss because of concrete shrinkage.

When the tendoned is modeled using elements this loss is in addition to any loss
calculated by analysis.
Field: LossSRelax
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The stress loss because of prestressing steel relaxation.

When the tendoned is modeled using elements this loss is in addition to any loss
calculated by analysis.
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the tendon load is automatically created from a bridge object.
Otherwise it is No.
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Field: BridgeObj 4/27/2009
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this tendon load is associated. This item only
applies when the tendon load is an AutoBridge load.
Table: Tendon Local Axes Assignments 1 - Typical
Field: Tendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Tendon object.
Field: Angle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle that the local 2 and 3 axes are rotated about the positive local 1 axis, from the
default orientation or from the orientation determined by the plane reference vector. The
rotation for a positive angle appears counterclockwise when the local +1 axis is pointing
toward you.
Field: AdvanceAxes
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if an advanced method is used to define the local axes reference vectors
for the frame object. Otherwise it is No meaning that the default reference vectors are
used.

Default means that the local 1-axis for the frame object goes from the I-end to the J -end of
the object. The local 2-axis direction is specified by an angle measured from the global
+Z axis (or from the global +X axis if the object local 1-axis is parallel to the global +Z
axis). The rotation for a positive angle appears counterclockwise when the local +1 axis is
pointing toward you.

Advanced means that the local axes are defined with respect to user-defined reference
vectors. Note that when the advanced system is used, the specified Angle is applied to the
local axes orientation defined by the user specified reference vectors.
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Field: Tendon 4/27/2009
Table: Tendon Material Temperatures
Field: Tendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Tendon object.
Field: Temp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Temperature (Forces section of form)
Units: Temp

The object material temperature.
Field: JtPattern
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint Pattern of scale factors that multiply the specified material temperatures.
If no joint pattern is specified then this item is reported as None.
Table: Tendon Section Assignments
Field: Tendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Tendon object.
Field: TendonSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the tendon section.
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Field: TendonSect 4/27/2009
Table: Tendon Section Definitions
Field: TendonSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the tendon section.
Field: ModelOpt
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Loads or Elements indicating whether the tendon is modeled as loads applied
to the model or modeled as discrete tendon elements.
Field: PreType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Prestress or Post Tension indicating the prestress type.
Field: Material
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the material property assigned to the tendon section.
Field: Specify
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Diameter or Area indicating which tendon section property is specified. All
other tendon section properties are computed from the specified property assuming a
circular section shape.
Field: Diameter
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the tendon section.
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Field: Area 4/27/2009
Field: Area
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Cross-sectional area of the tendon section.
Field: TorsConst
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

Torsional constant for the tendon section.
Field: I
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

Moment of inertia for the tendon section.
Field: AS
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Shear area for the tendon section.
Field: Color
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either a defined color or an integer representation of the color associated with the
section.

The possible defined colors are Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta,
White, Dark Red, Dark Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Cyan, Dark Blue, Dark Magenta,
Gray1, Gray2, Gray3, Gray4, Gray5, Gray6, Gray7 and Gray8. Gray1 is a light gray and
Gray8 is a dark gray.
Field: TotalWt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Weight (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force

Total weight of all objects in the model that are assigned the specified tendon section.
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Field: TotalMass 4/27/2009
Field: TotalMass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Mass (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length

Total mass of all objects in the model that are assigned the specified tendon section.
Field: AMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Area modifier for the specified tendon section.
Field: A2Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear area modifier for shear parallel to the local 2-axis for the specified tendon section.
Field: A3Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Shear area modifier for shear parallel to the local 3-axis for the specified tendon section.
Field: JMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Torsional constant modifier for the specified tendon section.
Field: I2Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Moment of inertia modifier for bending about the local 2-axis for the specified tendon
section.
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Field: I3Mod 4/27/2009
Field: I3Mod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Moment of inertia modifier for bending about the local 3-axis for the specified tendon
section.
Field: MMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Mass multiplier for the specified tendon section.
Field: WMod
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Weight multiplier for the specified tendon section.
Field: GUID
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The global unique identifier (GUID) for the specified tendon section property.
Field: Notes
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

User notes for the specified tendon section property.
Table: Tendon Section Definitions - Bridge Object Flags
Field: TendonSect
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the tendon section.
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Field: AutoBridge 4/27/2009
Field: AutoBridge
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the tendon section is automatically created from a bridge object.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the bridge object with which this tendon section is associated. This item only
applies when the tendon property is an AutoBridge property.
Table: Tendon Tension And Compression Limits
Field: Tendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Tendon object.
Field: TensLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a tension limit exists for the object. Otherwise it is No. For import,
the Tension item is only read if this item is Yes.
Field: CompLimit
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a compression limit exists for the object. Otherwise it is No. For
import, the Compression item is only read if this item is Yes.
Field: Tension
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The tension limit for the object.
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Field: Compression 4/27/2009
Field: Compression
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The compression limit for the object.
Table: Tendon Vehicle Response Component Overwrites
Field: Tendon
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Tendon object.
Field: Usage
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either AASHTO HL - Superstructure, AASHTO HL - Reaction, or AASHTO H &
HS Superstructure indicating the vehicle type and structural member type to which the
overwrite applies.

AASHTO HL - Superstructure refers to the superstructure negative moments over
supports and applies to AASHTO H, HS and HL loading.

AASHTO HL - Reaction refers to reactions at interior supports (piers) and applies only to
AASHTO HL loaoding.

AASHTO H & HS Superstructure refers to superstructure moments (positive or negative)
and applies to AASHTO H and HS loading.
Field: Component
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either P, V2, V3, T, M2 or M3 indicating the output component to which the
overwrite applies.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Do Not Use, Use Positive Values, Use Negative Values, or Use All Values
indicating the portion of the output for the specified component to which the overwrite
applies.
Table: Vehicles 1 - Standard Vehicles
Field: VehName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name (Label) of the standard vehicle.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is one of the following standard vehicle types:
AML, HSn-44, HSn-44L, Hn-44,
Hn-44L, HL-93M, HL-93K, HL-93S,
HL-93LB, HL-93F, P5, P7,
P9, P9-F, P11, P13,
P15, MHE, COOPERE80, HA,
HB, HB-HA1, HB-HA2a, HB-HA2b,
RL, UICn, IRC_A_TR, IRC_70R,
IRC_B_TR, IRC_AA_W, IRC_AA_T, J TG04_I_LANE,
J TG04_II_LANE, J TG04_TRUCK, CJ J 77_98_AM, CJ J 77_98_AS,
CJ J 77_98_BM, CJ J 77_98_BS .

For the Hn-44, HSn-44, Hn-44L and HSn-44L vehicles, n is the nominal weight of the
vehicle in tons. For example, if the scale factor for a HSn-44 vehicle is 20, then the
vehicle specified is a HS20-44.

For the UICn vehicle n is the magnitude of the uniform load in kN/m.
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Field: ScaleFactor 4/27/2009
Field: ScaleFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item only applies to Hn-44, HSn-44, Hn-44L, HSn-44L and UICnS standard vehicles.
It is the scale factor represented by the n in the vehicle type. For example, a scale factor of
20 for a HSn-44 type vehicle means a HS20-44 vehicle.
Field: DynAllow
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item only applies to HL-93K, HL-93M, HL-93S, HL-93LB, HL-93F, P9-F and P15
standard vehicles. It is the dynamic load allowance, that is, it is the additive percentage by
which the concentrated truck or tandem axle loads will be increased. The uniform lane
load is not affected.
Field: MinExtDist
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum distance allowed from an axle load to an exterior edge of the lane that the
considered vehicle is in. The axle load will not be placed closer to the exterior lane edge
than this distance. Lane edges are specified as Exterior or Interior in the lane definition.
Field: MinIntDist
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum distance allowed from an axle load to an interior edge of the lane that the
considered vehicle is in. The axle load will not be placed closer to the interior lane edge
than this distance. Lane edges are specified as Exterior or Interior in the lane definition.
Field: StayInLane
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is either Yes or No indicating whether or not the vehicle stays fully in the lane
longitudinally. Typically this would be No but for cranes and crane rails it will probably
be Yes.
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Field: VehName 4/27/2009
Table: Vehicles 2 - General Vehicles 1 - General
Field: VehName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name (Label) of the general vehicle.
Field: SupportMom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the Vehicle is to be used for negative span moments over supports.
Otherwise it is No.
Field: IntSupport
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the Vehicle is to be used for vertical forces at (1) interior supports, (2)
reactions, and (3) spring supports. Otherwise it is No.
Field: OtherResp
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the Vehicle is to be used for response quantites other than those listed
for the SupportMom and IntSupport items. Otherwise it is No.
Field: AxleMom
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Floating axle load value for span moments.
Field: AxleMType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The width type for the floating axle load for span moments. This item is one of the
following: One Point, Two Points, Four Points, Lane Width Line, Fixed Width Line.
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Field: AxleMWidth 4/27/2009
Field: AxleMWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total width of the floating axle load for span moments. This item is not applicable if
the width type is One Point or Lane Width Line.
Field: AxleMDbl
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the specified floating axle moment load is to be doubled when
calculating negative span moments.
Field: AxleOther
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Floating axle load value for all response quantities except span moments.
Field: AxleOType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The width type for the floating axle load for all response quantities except span moments.
This item is one of the following: One Point, Two Points, Four Points, Lane Width Line,
Fixed Width Line.
Field: AxleOWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total width of the floating axle load for all response quantities except span moments.
This item is not applicable if the width type is One Point or Lane Width Line.
Field: LEffAxle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is J TG-D60 if the Chinese J TG D60 (2004) code requirements for axle load
length effects are included; it is AASHTOImpact if the AASHTO STD (2002) code
requirements for axle load length effects are included; it is User if a User-Defined curve
for axle load length effects is included. Otherwise it is None.
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Field: LEffUnif 4/27/2009
Field: LEffUnif
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is BD-37101 if the BS 5400 (1978) British code requirements for uniform load
length effects are included; it is User if a User-Defined curve for uniform load length
effects is included. Otherwise it is None.
Field: ForStraddle
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the vehicle is to apply only to straddle lanes. Otherwise it is No.
Field: StraddleFac
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The vehicle load reduction factor used when considering straddle lanes. This item is only
applicable when the ForStraddle item is Yes.
Field: NumInter
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of sets of loads specified for the vehicle.
Field: MinExtDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum distance allowed from an axle load to an exterior edge of the lane that the
considered vehicle is in. The axle load will not be placed closer to the exterior lane edge
than this distance. Lane edges are specified as Exterior or Interior in the lane definition.
Field: MinIntDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The minimum distance allowed from an axle load to an interior edge of the lane that the
considered vehicle is in. The axle load will not be placed closer to the interior lane edge
than this distance. Lane edges are specified as Exterior or Interior in the lane definition.
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Field: StayInLane 4/27/2009
Field: StayInLane
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is either Yes or No indicating whether or not the vehicle stays fully in the lane
longitudinally. Typically this would be No but for cranes and crane rails it will probably
be Yes.
Table: Vehicles 3 - General Vehicles 2 - Loads
Field: VehName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name (Label) of the general vehicle.
Field: LoadType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The load type for the specified load. This item is one of the following: Leading Load,
Trailing Load, Fixed Length, Variable Length.
Field: UnifLoad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

A uniform load value.
Field: UnifType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The width type for the specified uniform load. This item is one of the following: Zero
Width, Lane Width, Fixed Width.
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Field: UnifWidth 4/27/2009
Field: UnifWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total width of the specified uniform load. This item is only applicable if the width
type is Fixed Width.
Field: AxleLoad
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

An axle load value.
Field: AxleType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The width type for the specified axle load. This item is one of the following: One Point,
Two Points, Four Points, Lane Width Line, Fixed Width Line.
Field: AxleWidth
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total width of the specified axle load. This item is not applicable if the width type is
One Point or Lane Width Line.
Field: MinDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the previous axle to the current axle. This is also the length of the
current uniform load.

This item is applicable to vehicles with a Load Type of Fixed Length and Variable Length.

For Fixed Length load types this item is the fixed distance or length described above. For
Variable Length load types this item is the lower bound distance or length described
above.
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Field: MaxDist 4/27/2009
Field: MaxDist
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item only applies to Variable Length load types. It is the maximum distance from the
previous axle to the current axle. This is also the maximum length of the current uniform
load.

If this value is 0 then it means the distance(length) is infinity.
Table: Vehicles 4 - Vehicle Classes
Field: VehClass
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the vehicle class.
Field: VehName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a vehicle assigned to the vehicle class.
Field: ScaleFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A scale factor that multiplies the vehicle load of the associated vehicle.
Table: Vehicles 5 - Vehicle Length Effect Factors
Field: VehName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a vehicle.
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Field: Type 4/27/2009
Field: Type
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Axle or Uniform indicating the type of the load.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

When the type item is Axle, this is the span length. When the type item is Uniform, this is
the total length.
Field: ScaleFactor
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A scale factor that multiplies the vehicle load of the associated length.
Table: Assembled Joint Masses
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: U1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Mass (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length

Total joint local 1-direction mass applied to the specified joint either directly or indirectly.
Field: U2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Mass (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length

Total joint local 2-direction mass applied to the specified joint either directly or indirectly.
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Field: U3 4/27/2009
Field: U3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Mass (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Sec2/Length

Total joint local 3-direction mass applied to the specified joint either directly or indirectly.
Field: R1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Inertia (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Length-Sec2

Total mass moment of inertia about the joint local 1-axis applied to the specified joint.
Field: R2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Inertia (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Length-Sec2

Total mass moment of inertia about the joint local 2-axis applied to the specified joint.
Field: R3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Inertia (Mass and Weight section of form)
Units: Force-Length-Sec2

Total mass moment of inertia about the joint local 3-axis applied to the specified joint.
Table: Base Reactions
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
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Field: StepType 4/27/2009
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

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Field: GlobalFX 4/27/2009
For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: GlobalFX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base reaction force component in the global X direction.
Field: GlobalFY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base reaction force component in the global Y direction.
Field: GlobalFZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base reaction force component in the global Z direction.
Field: GlobalMX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The base reaction moment component about the global X axis.
Field: GlobalMY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The base reaction moment component about the global Y axis.
Field: GlobalMZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The base reaction moment component about the global Z axis.
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Field: GlobalX 4/27/2009
Field: GlobalX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X coordinate of the point where the base reaction is reported.
Field: GlobalY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y coordinate of the point where the base reaction is reported.
Field: GlobalZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z coordinate of the point where the base reaction is reported.
Field: XCentroidFX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the X direction) that contribute to
FX. It is zero if FX =0.
Field: YCentroidFX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the X direction) that contribute to
FX, that is, the location where the forces cause zero moment MZ. It is zero if FX =0.
Field: ZCentroidFX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the X direction) that contribute to
FX, that is, the location where the forces cause zero moment MY. It is zero if FX =0.
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Field: XCentroidFY 4/27/2009
Field: XCentroidFY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the Y direction) that contribute to
FY, that is, the location where the forces cause zero moment MZ. It is zero if FY =0.
Field: YCentroidFY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the Y direction) that contribute to
FY. It is zero if FY =0.
Field: ZCentroidFY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the Y direction) that contribute to
FY, that is, the location where the forces cause zero moment MX. It is zero if FY =0.
Field: XCentroidFZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the Z direction) that contribute to
FZ, that is, the location where the forces cause zero moment MY. It is zero if FZ =0.
Field: YCentroidFZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the Z direction) that contribute to
FZ, that is, the location where the forces cause zero moment MX. It is zero if FZ =0.
Field: ZCentroidFZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the Z direction) that contribute to
FZ. It is zero if FZ =0.
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Field: BridgeObj 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Object Forces
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SectCutNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The unique number of a program-generated bridge object section cut.
Field: Distance
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the start of the bridge object to the section cut location.
Field: LocType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Before or After indicating the section cut is either just before or just after the
specified distance.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
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Field: StepType 4/27/2009
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

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Field: P 4/27/2009
For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Axial force in the bridge object.
Field: V2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Vertical shear in the bridge object.
Field: V3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Horizontal shear in the bridge object.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Torsion in the bridge object.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Moment about the vertical axis of the bridge object.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Moment along the bridge object.
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Field: GlobalX 4/27/2009
Field: GlobalX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global X coordinate of the point where the specified forces and moments are reported.
Field: GlobalY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Y coordinate of the point where the specified forces and moments are reported.
Field: GlobalZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Z coordinate of the point where the specified forces and moments are reported.
Table: Bridge Object Girder Forces
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SectCutNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The unique number of a program-generated bridge object section cut.
Field: Girder
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The girder considered.
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Field: Distance 4/27/2009
Field: Distance
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance from the start of the bridge object to the section cut location.
Field: LocType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Before or After indicating the section cut is either just before or just after the
specified distance.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009
For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Axial force in the bridge object girder.
Field: V2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Vertical shear in the bridge object girder.
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Field: V3 4/27/2009
Field: V3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Horizontal shear in the bridge object girder.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Torsion in the bridge object girder.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Moment about the vertical axis of the bridge object girder.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Moment along the bridge object girder.
Field: GlobalX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global X coordinate of the point where the specified forces and moments are reported.
Field: GlobalY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Y coordinate of the point where the specified forces and moments are reported.
Field: GlobalZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Z coordinate of the point where the specified forces and moments are reported.
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Field: OutputCase 4/27/2009
Table: Buckling Factors
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.
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Field: ScaleFactor 4/27/2009

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: ScaleFactor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The buckling load for the specified mode is equal to this scale factor times the loads
specified for the buckling load case.
Table: Element Deformations - Links
Field: Link
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Link object.
Field: LinkElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Number of a Link element associated with the specified Link object. For analysis, the
Link object is internally modelled using one or more Link elements.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
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Field: CaseType 4/27/2009
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

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Field: U1 4/27/2009
For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: U1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The translational deformation of the link object in the link local 1 axis direction.
Field: U2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The translational deformation of the link object in the link local 2 axis direction.
Field: U3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The translational deformation of the link object in the link local 3 axis direction.
Field: R1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

The rotational deformation of the link object about the link local 1 axis.
Field: R2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

The rotational deformation of the link object about the link local 2 axis.
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Field: R3 4/27/2009
Field: R3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

The rotational deformation of the link object about the link local 3 axis.
Table: Element Deformations - Panel Zones
Field: LinkElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Number of the link element used to model the panel zone.
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a joint object to which the panel zone is assigned.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.
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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: U1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The translational deformation of the panel zone in the panel zone local 1 axis direction.
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Field: U2 4/27/2009
Field: U2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The translational deformation of the panel zone in the panel zone local 2 axis direction.
Field: U3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The translational deformation of the panel zone in the panel zone local 3 axis direction.
Field: R1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

The rotational deformation of the panel zone about the panel zone local 1 axis.
Field: R2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

The rotational deformation of the panel zone about the panel zone local 2 axis.
Field: R3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

The rotational deformation of the panel zone about the panel zone local 3 axis.
Table: Element Virtual Work
Field: ObjectLabel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an object. In the case of a panel zone this is the label of the joint object to which
the panel zone is assigned.
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Field: ObjectType 4/27/2009
Field: ObjectType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Frame, Area, Solid, Link or Panel Zone indicating the type of object.
Field: VWNamedSet
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the virtual work named set associated with this output.
Field: ForceCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The load case used for the force when computing the virtual work.
Field: DisplCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The load case used for the displacement when computing the virtual work.
Field: VirtualWork
Field is Imported: No
Format: Energy (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The virtual work computed for the associated object.
Field: RelWork
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Percent

The normalized virtual work for the object. This is computed as:

[(VW/Volume)/Max(VW/Volume)]*100

where VW is the virtual work for an object, Volume is the volume of an object, and Max
indicates the object with the maximum VW/Volume value.
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Field: Volume 4/27/2009
Field: Volume
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length3 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length3

The volume of the associated object.
Table: Element Forces - Area Shells
Field: Area
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: AreaElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Number of an area element associated with the specified area object. For analysis, the
area object is internally modelled using one or more area elements.
Field: ShellType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Shell-Thick, Shell-Thin, Shell-Layered, Plate-Thick, Plate-Thin or
Membrane indicating the type of shell (area) element.
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the joint at which the Area element forces are reported.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
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Field: CaseType 4/27/2009
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

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Field: F11 4/27/2009
For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: F11
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The area element internal F11 membrane direct force per length reported in the area
element local coordinate system.
Field: F22
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The area element internal F22 membrane direct force per length reported in the area
element local coordinate system.
Field: F12
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The area element internal F12 membrane shear force per length reported in the area
element local coordinate system.
Field: FMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The maximum principal membrane force.
Field: FMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The minimum principal membrane force.
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Field: FAngle 4/27/2009
Field: FAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise (when the local 3 axis is pointing toward you) from
the area local 1 axis to the direction of the maximum principal membrane force.
Field: FVM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The area element internal Von Mises membrane force per length.
Field: M11
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length/Length

The area element internal M11 plate bending moment per length reported in the area
element local coordinate system.
Field: M22
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length/Length

The area element internal M22 plate bending moment per length reported in the area
element local coordinate system.
Field: M12
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length/Length

The area element internal M12 plate twisting moment per length reported in the area
element local coordinate system.
Field: MMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length/Length

The maximum principal plate moment.
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Field: MMin 4/27/2009
Field: MMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length/Length

The minimum principal plate moment.
Field: MAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise (when the local 3 axis is pointing toward you) from
the area local 1 axis to the direction of the maximum principal plate moment.
Field: V13
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The area element internal V13 plate transverse shear force per length reported in the area
element local coordinate system.
Field: V23
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The area element internal V23 plate transverse shear force per length reported in the area
element local coordinate system.
Field: VMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The maximum plate transverse shear force. It is equal to the square root of the sum of the
squares of V13 and V23.
Field: VAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise (when the local 3 axis is pointing toward you) from
the area local 1 axis to the direction of Vmax.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Element Forces - Frames
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the I-end of the frame object to the considered station.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.
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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Axial force in the frame local 1 axis direction at the specified station.
Field: V2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Shear force in the frame local 2 axis direction at the specified station.
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Field: V3 4/27/2009
Field: V3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Shear force in the frame local 3 axis direction at the specified station.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Torsional moment about the frame local 1 axis at the specified station.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Bending moment about the frame local 2 axis at the specified station.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Bending moment about the frame local 3 axis at the specified station.
Field: FrameElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Number of a Frame element associated with the specified Frame object. For analysis, the
Frame object is internally modelled using one or more Frame elements.
Field: ElemStation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the I-end of the frame element to the considered station.
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Field: Link 4/27/2009
Table: Element Forces - Links
Field: Link
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Link object.
Field: LinkElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Number of a Link element associated with the specified Link object. For analysis, the
Link object is internally modelled using one or more Link elements.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either I-End or J -End indicating the location of the reported forces.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.
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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Axial force in the link local 1 axis direction at the specified station.
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Field: V2 4/27/2009
Field: V2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Shear force in the link local 2 axis direction at the specified station.
Field: V3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Shear force in the link local 3 axis direction at the specified station.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Torsional moment about the link local 1 axis at the specified station.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Bending moment about the link local 2 axis at the specified station.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Bending moment about the link local 3 axis at the specified station.
Table: Element Forces - Panel Zones
Field: LinkElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Number of the link element used to model the panel zone.
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Field: JointI 4/27/2009
Field: JointI
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the joint object at the I-End of the panel zone link element. If no joint object
exists at this location then the number of the joint element at that location is reported in
parenthesis.
Field: JointJ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the joint object at the I-End of the panel zone link element. If no joint object
exists at this location then the number of the joint element at that location is reported in
parenthesis.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009
For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Axial force in the panel zone local 1 axis direction.
Field: V2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Shear force in the panel zone local 2 axis direction.
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Field: V3 4/27/2009
Field: V3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Shear force in the panel zone local 3 axis direction.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Torsional moment about the panel zone local 1 axis.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Bending moment about the panel zone local 2 axis.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Bending moment about the panel zone local 3 axis.
Table: Element Joint Forces - Areas
Field: Area
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: AreaElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Number of an area element associated with the specified area object. For analysis, the
area object is internally modelled using one or more area elements.
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Field: Joint 4/27/2009
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the joint object at which the Area element joint forces are reported. If no
joint object exists at this location then the number of the joint element at that location is
reported in parenthesis.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009
For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: F1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Area joint force at the specified joint in the joint local 1 direction.
Field: F2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Area joint force at the specified joint in the joint local 2 direction.
Field: F3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Area joint force at the specified joint in the joint local 3 direction.
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Field: M1 4/27/2009
Field: M1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Area joint moment at the specified joint about the joint local 1 axis.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Area joint moment at the specified joint about the joint local 2 axis.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Area joint moment at the specified joint about the joint local 3 axis.
Table: Element Joint Forces - Frames
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the joint object at which the Frame element joint forces are reported. If no
joint object exists at this location then the number of the joint element at that location is
reported in parenthesis.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
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Field: CaseType 4/27/2009
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

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Field: F1 4/27/2009
For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: F1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Frame joint force at the specified joint in the joint local 1 direction.
Field: F2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Frame joint force at the specified joint in the joint local 2 direction.
Field: F3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Frame joint force at the specified joint in the joint local 3 direction.
Field: M1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Frame joint moment at the specified joint about the joint local 1 axis.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Frame joint moment at the specified joint about the joint local 2 axis.
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Field: M3 4/27/2009
Field: M3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Frame joint moment at the specified joint about the joint local 3 axis.
Field: FrameElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Number of a Frame element associated with the specified Frame object. For analysis, the
Frame object is internally modelled using one or more Frame elements.
Table: Element Joint Forces - Links
Field: Link
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a link object, or, in the case of a panel zone, the subscript PZ followed by the
label of the joint object to which the panel zone is assigned.
Field: LinkElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Number of a Link element associated with the specified Link object. For analysis, the
Link object is internally modelled using one or more Link elements.
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the joint object at which the Link element joint forces are reported. If no
joint object exists at this location then the number of the joint element at that location is
reported in parenthesis.
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Field: OutputCase 4/27/2009
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: F1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Link joint force at the specified joint in the joint local 1 direction.
Field: F2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Link joint force at the specified joint in the joint local 2 direction.
Field: F3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Link joint force at the specified joint in the joint local 3 direction.
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Field: M1 4/27/2009
Field: M1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Link joint moment at the specified joint about the joint local 1 axis.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Link joint moment at the specified joint about the joint local 2 axis.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Link joint moment at the specified joint about the joint local 3 axis.
Table: Element Joint Forces - Solids
Field: Solid
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Solid object.
Field: SolidElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Number of a Solid element associated with the specified Solid object. For analysis, the
Solid object is internally modelled using one or more Solid elements.
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the joint object at which the Solid element joint forces are reported. If no
joint object exists at this location then the number of the joint element at that location is
reported in parenthesis.
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Field: OutputCase 4/27/2009
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: F1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Solid joint force at the specified joint in the joint local 1 direction.
Field: F2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Solid joint force at the specified joint in the joint local 2 direction.
Field: F3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Solid joint force at the specified joint in the joint local 3 direction.
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Field: M1 4/27/2009
Field: M1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Solid joint moment at the specified joint about the joint local 1 axis.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Solid joint moment at the specified joint about the joint local 2 axis.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Solid joint moment at the specified joint about the joint local 3 axis.
Table: Element Stresses - Area Asolids
Field: Area
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: AreaElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Number of an area element associated with the specified area object. For analysis, the
area object is internally modelled using one or more area elements.
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the joint at which the Area element stresses are reported.
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Field: OutputCase 4/27/2009
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: S11
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element internal S11 stress, at the specified joint, reported in the area element
local coordinate system.
Field: S22
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element internal S22 stress, at the specified joint, reported in the area element
local coordinate system.
Field: S33
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element internal S22 stress, at the specified joint, reported in the area element
local coordinate system.
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Field: S12 4/27/2009
Field: S12
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element internal S12 stress, at the specified joint, reported in the area element
local coordinate system.
Field: SMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element maximum principal stress at the specified joint.
Field: SMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element minimum principal stress at the specified joint.
Field: SAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise (when the local 3 axis is pointing toward you) from
the Area element local 1 axis to the direction of the maximum principal stress at the
specified joint.
Field: SVM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The asolid (area) element Von Mises stress at the specified joint.
Table: Element Stresses - Area Planes
Field: Area
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
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Field: AreaElem 4/27/2009
Field: AreaElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Number of an area element associated with the specified area object. For analysis, the
area object is internally modelled using one or more area elements.
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the joint at which the Area element stresses are reported.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009
For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: S11
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element internal S11 stress, at the specified joint, reported in the area element
local coordinate system.
Field: S22
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element internal S22 stress, at the specified joint, reported in the area element
local coordinate system.
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Field: S33 4/27/2009
Field: S33
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element internal S22 stress, at the specified joint, reported in the area element
local coordinate system.
Field: S12
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element internal S12 stress, at the specified joint, reported in the area element
local coordinate system.
Field: SMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element maximum principal stress at the specified joint.
Field: SMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element minimum principal stress at the specified joint.
Field: SAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise (when the local 3 axis is pointing toward you) from
the Area element local 1 axis to the direction of the maximum principal stress at the
specified joint.
Field: SVM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The plane (area) element Von Mises stress at the specified joint.
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Field: Area 4/27/2009
Table: Element Stresses - Area Shells
Field: Area
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: AreaElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Number of an area element associated with the specified area object. For analysis, the
area object is internally modelled using one or more area elements.
Field: ShellType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Shell-Thick, Shell-Thin, Shell-Layered, Plate-Thick, Plate-Thin or
Membrane indicating the type of shell (area) element.
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the joint at which the Area element stresses are reported.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
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Field: StepType 4/27/2009
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

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Field: S11Top 4/27/2009
For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: S11Top
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element internal S11 stress, at the top of the element, at the specified joint,
reported in the area element local coordinate system.
Field: S22Top
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element internal S22 stress, at the top of the element, at the specified joint,
reported in the area element local coordinate system.
Field: S12Top
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element internal S12 stress, at the top of the element, at the specified joint,
reported in the area element local coordinate system.
Field: SMaxTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element maximum principal stress, at the top of the element, at the specified
joint.
Field: SMinTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element minimum principal stress, at the top of the element, at the specified joint.
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Field: SAngleTop 4/27/2009
Field: SAngleTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise (when the local 3 axis is pointing toward you) from
the Area element local 1 axis to the direction of the maximum principal stress at the top of
the element, at the specified joint.
Field: SVMTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element Von Mises stress, at the top of the element, at the specified joint.
Field: S11Bot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element internal S11 stress, at the bottom of the element, at the specified joint,
reported in the area element local coordinate system.
Field: S22Bot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element internal S22 stress, at the bottom of the element, at the specified joint,
reported in the area element local coordinate system.
Field: S12Bot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element internal S12 stress, at the bottom of the element, at the specified joint,
reported in the area element local coordinate system.
Field: SMaxBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element maximum principal stress, at the bottom of the element, at the specified
joint.
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Field: SMinBot 4/27/2009
Field: SMinBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element minimum principal stress, at the bottom of the element, at the specified
joint.
Field: SAngleBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise (when the local 3 axis is pointing toward you) from
the Area element local 1 axis to the direction of the maximum principal stress at the
bottom of the element, at the specified joint.
Field: SVMBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element Von Mises stress, at the top of the element, at the specified joint.
Field: S13Avg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element average S13 out-of-plane shear stress at the specified joint.
Field: S23Avg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element average S23 out-of-plane shear stress at the specified joint.
Field: SMaxAvg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element maximum average out-of-plane shear stress. It is equal to the square
root of the sum of the squares of S13Avg and S23Avg.
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Field: SAngleAvg 4/27/2009
Field: SAngleAvg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise (when the local 3 axis is pointing toward you) from
the area element local 1 axis to the direction of SMaxAvg.
Table: Element Stresses - Area Shell Layers
Field: Area
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of an area object.
Field: AreaElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Number of an area element associated with the specified area object. For analysis, the
area object is internally modelled using one or more area elements.
Field: LayerName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the layer considered in the Layered Shell element.
Field: IntPtNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The integration point number considered in the specified layer in the Layered Shell
element.
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Field: IntPtLoc 4/27/2009
Field: IntPtLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The relative location of the integration point considered in the specified layer in the
Layered Shell element. The location is between -1 (bottom of layer) and +1 (top of layer),
inclusive. The midheight of the layer is at a value of 0.
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the joint at which the Area element stresses are reported.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.
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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: S11
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element internal S11 stress, at the specified joint, for the specified layer and layer
integration point, reported in the area element local coordinate system.
Field: S22
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element internal S22 stress, at the specified joint, for the specified layer and layer
integration point, reported in the area element local coordinate system.
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Field: S12 4/27/2009
Field: S12
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element internal S12 stress, at the specified joint, for the specified layer and layer
integration point, reported in the area element local coordinate system.
Field: SMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shell area element maximum principal stress, at the specified joint for the specified
layer and layer integration point.
Field: SMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shell area element minimum principal stress, at the specified joint for the specified
layer and layer integration point.
Field: SAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise (when the local 3 axis is pointing toward you) from
the area element local 1 axis to the direction of the maximum principal layer stress.
Field: SVM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shell area element Von Mises stress, at the specified joint for the specified layer and
layer integration point.
Field: S13Avg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element average S13 out-of-plane shear stress at the specified joint for the
specified layer and layer integration point.
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Field: S23Avg 4/27/2009
Field: S23Avg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element average S23 out-of-plane shear stress at the specified joint for the
specified layer and layer integration point.
Field: SMaxAvg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The area element maximum average out-of-plane shear stress for the specified layer and
layer integration point. It is equal to the square root of the sum of the squares of S13Avg
and S23Avg.
Field: SAngleAvg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise (when the local 3 axis is pointing toward you) from
the area element local 1 axis to the direction of SMaxAvg.
Table: Element Stresses - Solids
Field: Solid
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Solid object.
Field: SolidElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Number of a Solid element associated with the specified Solid object. For analysis, the
Solid object is internally modelled using one or more Solid elements.
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Field: Joint 4/27/2009
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the joint at which the Solid element stresses are reported.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009
For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: S11
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The Solid element internal S11 stress at the specified joint reported in the Solid element
local coordinate system.
Field: S22
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The Solid element internal S22 stress at the specified joint reported in the Solid element
local coordinate system.
Field: S33
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The Solid element internal S33 stress at the specified joint reported in the Solid element
local coordinate system.
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Field: S12 4/27/2009
Field: S12
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The Solid element internal S12 stress at the specified joint reported in the Solid element
local coordinate system.
Field: S13
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The Solid element internal S13 stress at the specified joint reported in the Solid element
local coordinate system.
Field: S23
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The Solid element internal S23 stress at the specified joint reported in the Solid element
local coordinate system.
Field: SMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The Solid element maximum principal stress at the specified joint.
Field: SMid
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The Solid element middle principal stress at the specified joint.
Field: SMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The Solid element minimum principal stress at the specified joint.
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Field: SVM 4/27/2009
Field: SVM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The Solid element Von Mises stress at the specified joint.
Field: DirCosMax1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the Solid element maximum principal stress relative to the element
local 1 axis at the specified joint.
Field: DirCosMax2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the Solid element maximum principal stress relative to the element
local 2 axis at the specified joint.
Field: DirCosMax3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the Solid element maximum principal stress relative to the element
local 3 axis at the specified joint.
Field: DirCosMid1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the Solid element middle principal stress relative to the element
local 1 axis at the specified joint.
Field: DirCosMid2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the Solid element middle principal stress relative to the element
local 2 axis at the specified joint.
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Field: DirCosMid3 4/27/2009
Field: DirCosMid3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the Solid element middle principal stress relative to the element
local 3 axis at the specified joint.
Field: DirCosMin1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the Solid element minimum principal stress relative to the element
local 1 axis at the specified joint.
Field: DirCosMin2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the Solid element minimum principal stress relative to the element
local 2 axis at the specified joint.
Field: DirCosMin3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the Solid element minimum principal stress relative to the element
local 3 axis at the specified joint.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
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Field: CaseType 4/27/2009
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

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Field: AssignHinge 4/27/2009
For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: AssignHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property assigned to the specified frame object.
Field: GenHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the hinge property generated by the program for the specified frame object
based on the assigned hinge property.
Field: RelDist
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location. The
relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the beam length.
Field: AbsDist
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The P force in the frame element at the associated hinge, for the specified step.
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Field: V2 4/27/2009
Field: V2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The V2 force in the frame element at the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: V3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The V3 force in the frame element at the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The T moment in the frame element at the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The M2 moment in the frame element at the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The M3 moment in the frame element at the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: U1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The translational deformation of the frame element, in the frame element local 1 direction,
at the associated hinge, for the specified step.
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Field: U2 4/27/2009
Field: U2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The translational deformation of the frame element, in the frame element local 2 direction,
at the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: U3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The translational deformation of the frame element, in the frame element local 3 direction,
at the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: R1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

The rotational deformation of the frame element, in the frame element local 1 direction, at
the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: R2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

The rotational deformation of the frame element, in the frame element local 2 direction, at
the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: R3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

The rotational deformation of the frame element, in the frame element local 3 direction, at
the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: HingeState
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A to B, B to C, C to D, D to E, or >E indicating the state of the hinge for the
specified step.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Frame Fiber Hinge States 02 - Individual Fibers
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.
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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: AssignHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property assigned to the specified frame object.
Field: GenHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the hinge property generated by the program for the specified frame object
based on the assigned hinge property.
Field: FiberNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The fiber number in the fiber hinge definition.
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Field: FiberStress 4/27/2009
Field: FiberStress
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The stress in the fiber for the specified step.
Field: FiberStrain
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The strain in the fiber for the specified step.
Field: FiberState
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A to B, B to C, C to D, D to E, or >E indicating the state of the fiber for the
specified step.
Field: FiberMat
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The fiber material.
Field: FiberArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The fiber cross section area.
Field: FiberCoord3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The section property local 3-axis coordinate of the fiber.
Field: FiberCoord2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The section property local 2-axis coordinate of the fiber.
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Field: RelDist 4/27/2009
Field: RelDist
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location. The
relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the beam length.
Field: AbsDist
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location.
Table: Frame Hinge States
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009
For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
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Field: AssignHinge 4/27/2009
Field: AssignHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a hinge property assigned to the specified frame object.
Field: GenHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the hinge property generated by the program for the specified frame object
based on the assigned hinge property.
Field: RelDist
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The specified relative distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location. The
relative distance is equal to the absolute distance divided by the beam length.
Field: AbsDist
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The specified absolute distance from the I-end of the object to the hinge location.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The P force in the frame element at the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: V2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The V2 force in the frame element at the associated hinge, for the specified step.
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Field: V3 4/27/2009
Field: V3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The V3 force in the frame element at the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The T moment in the frame element at the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The M2 moment in the frame element at the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The M3 moment in the frame element at the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: U1Plastic
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The translational deformation of the frame element, in the frame element local 1 direction,
at the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: U2Plastic
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The translational deformation of the frame element, in the frame element local 2 direction,
at the associated hinge, for the specified step.
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Field: U3Plastic 4/27/2009
Field: U3Plastic
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The translational deformation of the frame element, in the frame element local 3 direction,
at the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: R1Plastic
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

The rotational deformation of the frame element, in the frame element local 1 direction, at
the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: R2Plastic
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

The rotational deformation of the frame element, in the frame element local 2 direction, at
the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: R3Plastic
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

The rotational deformation of the frame element, in the frame element local 3 direction, at
the associated hinge, for the specified step.
Field: HingeState
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A to B, B to C, C to D, D to E, or >E indicating the state of the hinge for the
specified step.
Field: HingeStatus
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either A to IO, IO to LS, LS to CP, or >CP indicating the hinge status for the
specified step.
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Field: Joint 4/27/2009
Table: Joint Accelerations - Absolute
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.
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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: U1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

J oint absolute acceleration in the joint local 1 axis direction.
Field: U2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

J oint absolute acceleration in the joint local 2 axis direction.
Field: U3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

J oint absolute acceleration in the joint local 3 axis direction.
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Field: R1 4/27/2009
Field: R1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec2

J oint absolute acceleration about the joint local 1 axis.
Field: R2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec2

J oint absolute acceleration about the joint local 2 axis.
Field: R3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec2

J oint absolute acceleration about the joint local 3 axis.
Table: Joint Accelerations - Relative
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
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Field: StepType 4/27/2009
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

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Field: U1 4/27/2009
For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: U1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

J oint relative acceleration in the joint local 1 axis direction.
Field: U2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

J oint relative acceleration in the joint local 2 axis direction.
Field: U3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

J oint relative acceleration in the joint local 3 axis direction.
Field: R1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec2

J oint relative acceleration about the joint local 1 axis.
Field: R2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec2

J oint relative acceleration about the joint local 2 axis.
Field: R3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec2

J oint relative acceleration about the joint local 1 axis.
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Field: Joint 4/27/2009
Table: Joint Displacements
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.
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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: U1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

J oint displacement (relative to the ground) in the joint local 1 axis direction.
Field: U2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

J oint displacement (relative to the ground) in the joint local 2 axis direction.
Field: U3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

J oint displacement (relative to the ground) in the joint local 3 axis direction.
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Field: R1 4/27/2009
Field: R1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

J oint rotation (relative to the ground) about the joint local 1 axis.
Field: R2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

J oint rotation (relative to the ground) about the joint local 2 axis.
Field: R3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

J oint rotation (relative to the ground) about the joint local 3 axis.
Table: Joint Displacements - Absolute
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
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Field: StepType 4/27/2009
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

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Field: U1 4/27/2009
For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: U1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

J oint absolute displacement in the joint local 1 axis direction.
Field: U2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

J oint absolute displacement in the joint local 2 axis direction.
Field: U3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

J oint absolute displacement in the joint local 3 axis direction.
Field: R1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

J oint absolute rotation about the joint local 1 axis.
Field: R2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

J oint absolute rotation about the joint local 2 axis.
Field: R3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

J oint absolute rotation about the joint local 3 axis.
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Field: GenDispl 4/27/2009
Table: Joint Displacements - Generalized
Field: GenDispl
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the generalized displacement.
Field: DisplType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Translation or Rotation indicating the type of generalized displacement.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.
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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: Translation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

Displacement of a translational-type generalized displacement.
Field: Rotation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

Rotation of a rotational-type generalized displacement.
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Field: Joint 4/27/2009
Table: Joint Reactions
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.
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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: F1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

J oint reaction force in the joint local 1 axis direction.
Field: F2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

J oint reaction force in the joint local 2 axis direction.
Field: F3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

J oint reaction force in the joint local 3 axis direction.
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Field: M1 4/27/2009
Field: M1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

J oint reaction moment about the joint local 1 axis.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

J oint reaction moment about the joint local 2 axis.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

J oint reaction moment about the joint local 3 axis.
Table: Joint Time History Response Spectra
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: RSNamedSet
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the joint time history response spectrum named set associated with this output.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
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Field: CoordSys 4/27/2009
Field: CoordSys
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The coordinate system in which the response spectrum curve is generated.
Field: Dir
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either UX, UY, or UZ (U1, U2 or U3 for local) indicating the direction in the
specified coordinate system for which the response spectrum curve is generated.
Field: Damping
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The critical damping ratio for with the response spectrum.
Field: SpcWidening
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Percent

The percent spectrum widening for the response spectrum.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

A period value for the response spectrum.
Field: Frequency
Field is Imported: No
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

A frequency value for the response spectrum.
Field: SD
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

A spectral displacement value for the response spectrum.
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Field: SV 4/27/2009
Field: SV
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

A spectral velocity value for the response spectrum.
Field: PSV
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

A pseudo spectral velocity value for the response spectrum.
Field: SA
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

A spectral acceleration value for the response spectrum.
Field: PSA
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

A pseudo spectral acceleration value for the response spectrum.
Table: Joint Velocities - Absolute
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
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Field: CaseType 4/27/2009
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

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Field: U1 4/27/2009
For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: U1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

J oint absolute velocity in the joint local 1 axis direction.
Field: U2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

J oint absolute velocity in the joint local 2 axis direction.
Field: U3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

J oint absolute velocity in the joint local 3 axis direction.
Field: R1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec

J oint absolute velocity about the joint local 1 axis.
Field: R2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec

J oint absolute velocity about the joint local 2 axis.
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Field: R3 4/27/2009
Field: R3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec

J oint absolute velocity about the joint local 3 axis.
Table: Joint Velocities - Relative
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a joint.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009
For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: U1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

J oint relative velocity in the joint local 1 axis direction.
Field: U2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

J oint relative velocity in the joint local 2 axis direction.
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Field: U3 4/27/2009
Field: U3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

J oint relative velocity in the joint local 3 axis direction.
Field: R1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec

J oint relative velocity about the joint local 1 axis.
Field: R2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec

J oint relative velocity about the joint local 2 axis.
Field: R3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec

J oint relative velocity about the joint local 3 axis.
Table: Modal Load Participation Ratios
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a modal case.
Field: ItemType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This may be Load Pattern, Acceleration, Link or Panel Zone. It specifies the type of item
for which the modal load participation is reported.
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Field: Item 4/27/2009
Field: Item
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

If the ItemType is Load Pattern then this is the name of the load pattern.

If the ItemType is Accel then this is the acceleration direction. It is either UX, UY, UZ,
RX, RY, or RZ.

If the ItemType is Link then this is the name of the link followed by the degree of freedom
for which the output is reported in parenthesis. The degree of freedom is either U1, U2,
U3, R1, R2, or R3.

If the ItemType is Panel Zone then this is the name of the joint towhich the panel zone is
assigned followed by the degree of freedom for which the output is reported in
parenthesis. The degree of freedom is either U1, U2, U3, R1, R2, or R3.
Field: Static
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Percent

The static load participation ratio.
Field: Dynamic
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Percent

The dynamic load participation ratio.
Table: Modal Participating Mass Ratios
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a modal case.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009
For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
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Field: Period 4/27/2009
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period of the associated mode from the associated modal load case.
Field: UX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Par Mass Ratios (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Unitless

The modal participating mass ratio for the structure UX degree of freedom. This ratio
applies to the associated mode of the associated modal analysis case.
Field: UY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Par Mass Ratios (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Unitless

The modal participating mass ratio for the structure UY degree of freedom. This ratio
applies to the associated mode of the associated modal analysis case.
Field: UZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Par Mass Ratios (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Unitless

The modal participating mass ratio for the structure UZ degree of freedom. This ratio
applies to the associated mode of the associated modal analysis case.
Field: SumUX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Par Mass Ratios (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Unitless

The cumulative sum of the modal participating mass ratio for the structure UX degree of
freedom.
Field: SumUY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Par Mass Ratios (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Unitless

The cumulative sum of the modal participating mass ratio for the structure UY degree of
freedom.
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Field: SumUZ 4/27/2009
Field: SumUZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Par Mass Ratios (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Unitless

The cumulative sum of the modal participating mass ratio for the structure UZ degree of
freedom.
Field: RX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Par Mass Ratios (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Unitless

The modal participating mass ratio for the structure RX degree of freedom. This ratio
applies to the associated mode of the associated modal analysis case.
Field: RY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Par Mass Ratios (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Unitless

The modal participating mass ratio for the structure RY degree of freedom. This ratio
applies to the associated mode of the associated modal analysis case.
Field: RZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Par Mass Ratios (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Unitless

The modal participating mass ratio for the structure RZ degree of freedom. This ratio
applies to the associated mode of the associated modal analysis case.
Field: SumRX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Par Mass Ratios (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Unitless

The cumulative sum of the modal participating mass ratio for the structure RX degree of
freedom.
Field: SumRY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Par Mass Ratios (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Unitless

The cumulative sum of the modal participating mass ratio for the structure RY degree of
freedom.
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Field: SumRZ 4/27/2009
Field: SumRZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Par Mass Ratios (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Unitless

The cumulative sum of the modal participating mass ratio for the structure RZ degree of
freedom.
Table: Modal Participation Factors
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a modal case.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period of the associated mode from the associated modal load case.
Field: UX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Modal Par - Trans (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Force-s2

A modal participation factor for the structure UX degree of freedom, for the assciated
mode of the associated modal load case.
Field: UY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Modal Par - Trans (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Force-s2

A modal participation factor for the structure UY degree of freedom, for the assciated
mode of the associated modal load case.
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Field: UZ 4/27/2009
Field: UZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Modal Par - Trans (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Force-s2

A modal participation factor for the structure UZ degree of freedom, for the assciated
mode of the associated modal load case.
Field: RX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Modal Par - Rot (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Force-Length-s2

A modal participation factor for the structure RX degree of freedom, for the assciated
mode of the associated modal load case.
Field: RY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Modal Par - Rot (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Force-Length-s2

A modal participation factor for the structure RY degree of freedom, for the assciated
mode of the associated modal load case.
Field: RZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Modal Par - Rot (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Force-Length-s2

A modal participation factor for the structure RZ degree of freedom, for the assciated
mode of the associated modal load case.
Field: ModalMass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Modal Mass (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Force-Length-s2

The modal mass for the specified mode. This is a measure of the kinetic energy in the
structure if it is deforming in the specified mode. Modal mass is calculated as
S(transpose)*M*S where S is the mode shape and M is the mass matrix.

Note that the modal period (MP), modal mass (MM) and modal stiffness (MS) are related
to each other by the following equation:

MP =2*pi*(MM/MS)^0.5.
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Field: ModalStiff 4/27/2009
Field: ModalStiff
Field is Imported: No
Format: Modal Stiffness (Modal Factors section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Modal stiffness for the specified mode. This is a measure of the strain energy in the
structure if it is deforming in the specified mode. Modal mass is calculated as
S(transpose)*K*S where S is the mode shape and K is the stiffness matrix.

Note that the modal period (MP), modal mass (MM) and modal stiffness (MS) are related
to each other by the following equation:

MP =2*pi*(MM/MS)^0.5.
Table: Modal Periods And Frequencies
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a modal case.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009
For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The period of the associated mode from the associated modal load case.
Field: Frequency
Field is Imported: No
Format: Frequency (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Cyc/sec

The cyclic frequency of the associated mode from the associated modal load case.
Field: CircFreq
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: rad/sec

The circular frequency of the associated mode from the associated modal load case.
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Field: Eigenvalue 4/27/2009
Field: Eigenvalue
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: rad2/sec2

The eigenvalue of the associated mode from the associated modal load case.
Table: Objects And Elements - Areas
Field: AreaElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of an area element.
Field: AreaObject
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the area object from which the specified area element was created.
Field: ElemJt1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint element that is a corner point of the area element.
Field: ElemJt2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint element that is a corner point of the area element.
Field: ElemJt3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint element that is a corner point of the area element.
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Field: ElemJt4 4/27/2009
Field: ElemJt4
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint element that is a corner point of the area element.
Table: Objects And Elements - Frames
Field: FrameElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a frame element.
Field: FrameObject
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the frame object from which the specified frame element was created.
Field: ElemJtI
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint element at the I-end of the frame element.
Field: ElemJtJ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint element at the J -end of the frame element.
Table: Objects And Elements - Joints
Field: JointElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint element.
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Field: JointObject 4/27/2009
Field: JointObject
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the joint object from which the specified joint element was created. If the
joint element was not created from a joint object, but instead was created as a result of
internal meshing by the program then this item is reported as None.
Field: GlobalX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global X coordinate of the specified joint element.
Field: GlobalY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Y coordinate of the specified joint element.
Field: GlobalZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Global Z coordinate of the specified joint element.
Table: Objects And Elements - Links
Field: LinkElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a link element.
Field: LinkObject
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the link object from which the specified link element was created.
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Field: ElemJtI 4/27/2009
Field: ElemJtI
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint element at the I-end of the link element.
Field: ElemJtJ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint element at the J -end of the link element.
Table: Objects And Elements - Solids
Field: SolidElem
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a solid element.
Field: SolidObject
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the solid object from which the specified solid element was created.
Field: ElemJt1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint element that is a corner point of the solid element.
Field: ElemJt2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint element that is a corner point of the solid element.
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Field: ElemJt3 4/27/2009
Field: ElemJt3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint element that is a corner point of the solid element.
Field: ElemJt4
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint element that is a corner point of the solid element.
Field: ElemJt5
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint element that is a corner point of the solid element.
Field: ElemJt6
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint element that is a corner point of the solid element.
Field: ElemJt7
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint element that is a corner point of the solid element.
Field: ElemJt8
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a joint element that is a corner point of the solid element.
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Field: PFNamedSet 4/27/2009
Table: Plot Function Traces
Field: PFNamedSet
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the plot function named set associated with this output.
Field: PlotFunc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the plot function associated with this output.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.
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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: TransDispl
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The translational displacement value for the trace at the specified step.
Field: RotDispl
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rotational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Radians

The rotational displacement value for the trace at the specified step.
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Field: Force 4/27/2009
Field: Force
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The force value for the trace at the specified step.
Field: Moment
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The moment value for the trace at the specified step.
Field: FOverL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The force per unit length value for the trace at the specified step.
Field: MOverL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment/Length (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length/Length

The moment per unit length value for the trace at the specified step.
Field: Stress
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The stress value for the trace at the specified step.
Field: Energy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Energy (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The energy value for the trace at the specified step.
Field: TransVel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec

The translational velocity value for the trace at the specified step.
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Field: RotVel 4/27/2009
Field: RotVel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Velocity-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec

The rotational velocity value for the trace at the specified step.
Field: TransAccel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

The translational acceleration value for the trace at the specified step.
Field: RotAccel
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Rot (Time-Related section of form)
Units: rad/sec2

The rotational acceleration value for the trace at the specified step.
Table: Pushover Results - Force Displacement
Field: PONamedSet
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The pushover named set associated with this data.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a nonlinear static load case.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.
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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: BaseForce
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base force at the associated step in the nonlinear static load case. This force is equal
to (FX^2 +FY^2 +FZ^2)^0.5.
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Field: Displ 4/27/2009
Field: Displ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The monitored displacement at the associated step in the nonlinear static load case.
Field: AtoB
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of hinges in the structure that fall between point A and point B on their hinge
force-deformation curves.
Field: BtoC
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of hinges in the structure that fall between point B and point C on their hinge
force-deformation curves.
Field: CtoD
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of hinges in the structure that fall between point C and point D on their hinge
force-deformation curves.
Field: DtoE
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of hinges in the structure that fall between point D and point E on their hinge
force-deformation curves.
Field: BeyondE
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of hinges beyond point E on their hinge force-deformation curves.
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Field: AtoIO 4/27/2009
Field: AtoIO
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of hinges in the structure that fall between point A and point IO on their hinge
force-deformation curves.
Field: IOtoLS
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of hinges in the structure that fall between point IO and point LS on their
hinge force-deformation curves.
Field: LStoCP
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of hinges in the structure that fall between point LS and point CP on their
hinge force-deformation curves.
Field: BeyondCP
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The number of hinges beyond point CP on their hinge force-deformation curves.
Field: TotalHinges
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total number of hinges in the structure.
Table: Pushover Results - ATC40
Field: PONamedSet
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The pushover named set associated with this data.
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Field: OutputCase 4/27/2009
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a nonlinear static load case.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

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Field: SdCapacity 4/27/2009
For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: SdCapacity
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The spectral displacement on the structure capacity curve at the associated step in the
nonlinear static load case.
Field: SaCapacity
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The spectral acceleration on the structure capacity curve at the associated step in the
nonlinear static load case expressed as a fraction of the gravitational constant, g.
Field: SdDemand
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The spectral displacement for the locus of performance points (earthquake demand curve)
at the associated step in the nonlinear static load case.
Field: SaDemand
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The spectral acceleration for the locus of performance points (earthquake demand curve)
at the associated step in the nonlinear static load case expressed as a fraction of the
gravitational constant, g.
Field: Teff
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The effective period at the associated step in the nonlinear static load case.
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Field: Beff 4/27/2009
Field: Beff
Field is Imported: No
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The effective damping ratio at the associated step in the nonlinear static load case.
Field: Alpha
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The modal mass coefficient at the associated step in the nonlinear static load case. This
item is used to convert the base shear to a spectral acceleration.
Field: PFPhi
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The modal participation factor times the modal amplitude at the associated step in the
nonlinear static load case. This item is used to convert the displacement to a spectral
displacement.
Field: PPtFound
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a performance point was found. Otherwise it is No.
Field: PPtDispl
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The displacement at the performance point.
Field: PPtShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear at the performance point.
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Field: PPtSD 4/27/2009
Field: PPtSD
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The spectral displacement at the performance point.
Field: PPtSA
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The spectral acceleration at the performance point expressed as a fraction of the
gravitational constant, g.
Field: PPtTeff
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The effective period at the performance point.
Field: PPtBeff
Field is Imported: No
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The effective damping at the performance point.
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Field: PONamedSet
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The pushover named set associated with this data.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a nonlinear static load case.
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Field: StepType 4/27/2009
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

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Field: BaseForce 4/27/2009
For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: BaseForce
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base force at the associated step in the nonlinear static load case. This force is equal
to (FX^2 +FY^2 +FZ^2)^0.5.
Field: Displ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The monitored displacement at the associated step in the nonlinear static load case.
Field: C0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient C0, see FEMA 356 Equation 3-15.
Field: C1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient C1, see FEMA 356 Equation 3-15.
Field: C2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient C2, see FEMA 356 Equation 3-15.
Field: C3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient C3, see FEMA 356 Equation 3-15.
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Field: Sa 4/27/2009
Field: Sa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Spectral acceleration expressed as a fraction of the gravitational constant, g, see FEMA
356 Equation 3-15.
Field: Te
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Effective fundamental period of the structure in the direction considered, see FEMA 356
Equations 3-14 and 3-15.
Field: Ti
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Elastic fundamental period of the structure in the direction considered, see FEMA 356
Equation 3-14.
Field: Vy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The yield force, see FEMA 356 Figure 3-1.
Field: Ki
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The elsatic lateral stiffness of the structure in the direction considered, see FEMA 356
Figure 3-1 and Equation 3-14.
Field: Ke
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The effective lateral stiffness of the structure in the direction considered, see FEMA 356
Figure 3-1 and Equation 3-14.
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Field: Alpha 4/27/2009
Field: Alpha
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of post-yield stiffness divided by effective lateral stiffness of the structure in the
direction considered, see FEMA 356 Figure 3-1.
Field: R
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Ratio of elastic strength demand to calculated yield strength coefficient, see FEMA 356
Equation 3-16.
Field: Weight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The effective seismic weight, see FEMA 356 Equation 3-16.
Field: Cm
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The effective mass factor, see FEMA 356 Equation 3-16.
Field: TDFound
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a target displacement was found. Otherwise it is No.
Field: TDDispl
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The target displacement.
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Field: TDShear 4/27/2009
Field: TDShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear at the target displacement.
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Field: PONamedSet
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The pushover named set associated with this data.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a nonlinear static load case.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009
For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: BaseForce
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base force at the associated step in the nonlinear static load case. This force is equal
to (FX^2 +FY^2 +FZ^2)^0.5.
Field: Displ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The monitored displacement at the associated step in the nonlinear static load case.
Field: C0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient C0, see FEMA 356 Equation 3-15.
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Field: C1 4/27/2009
Field: C1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient C1, see FEMA 440 Equation 5-1.
Field: C2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient C2, see FEMA 440 Equation 5-2.
Field: Sa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Spectral acceleration expressed as a fraction of the gravitational constant, g, see FEMA
356 Equation 3-15.
Field: Te
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Effective fundamental period of the structure in the direction considered, see FEMA 356
Equations 3-14 and 3-15.
Field: Ti
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Elastic fundamental period of the structure in the direction considered, see FEMA 356
Equation 3-14.
Field: Vy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The yield force, see FEMA 356 Figure 3-1.
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Field: Dy 4/27/2009
Field: Dy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The yield displacement, see FEMA 356 Figure 3-1.
Field: Ki
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The elsatic lateral stiffness of the structure in the direction considered, see FEMA 356
Figure 3-1 and Equation 3-14.
Field: Ke
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Stiffness (Stiffness section of form)
Units: Force/Length

The effective lateral stiffness of the structure in the direction considered, see FEMA 356
Figure 3-1 and Equation 3-14.
Field: Alpha
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of post-yield stiffness divided by effective lateral stiffness of the structure in the
direction considered, see FEMA 356 Figure 3-1.
Field: R
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Ratio of elastic strength demand to calculated yield strength coefficient, see FEMA 356
Equation 3-16.
Field: Weight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The effective seismic weight, see FEMA 356 Equation 3-16.
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Field: Cm 4/27/2009
Field: Cm
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The effective mass factor, see FEMA 356 Equation 3-16.
Field: TDFound
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a target displacement was found. Otherwise it is No.
Field: TDDispl
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The target displacement.
Field: TDShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear at the target displacement.
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Field: PONamedSet
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The pushover named set associated with this data.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a nonlinear static load case.
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Field: StepType 4/27/2009
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

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Field: SdCapacity 4/27/2009
For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: SdCapacity
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The spectral displacement on the structure capacity curve at the associated step in the
nonlinear static load case.
Field: SaCapacity
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The spectral acceleration on the structure capacity curve at the associated step in the
nonlinear static load case expressed as a fraction of the gravitational constant, g.
Field: SdDemand
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The spectral displacement for the locus of performance points (MADRS earthquake
demand curve) at the associated step in the nonlinear static load case.
Field: SaDemand
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The spectral acceleration for the locus of performance points (MADRS earthquake
demand curve) at the associated step in the nonlinear static load case expressed as a
fraction of the gravitational constant, g.
Field: Teff
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The effective period, see FEMA 400 Section 6.2.2.
Field: Tsecant
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The secant period, see FEMA 440 Equation 6-15.
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Field: Beff 4/27/2009
Field: Beff
Field is Imported: No
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The effective equivalent viscous damping ratio, see FEMA 400 Section 6.2.1.
Field: Ductility
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Ductility, see FEMA 440 Equation 6-19.
Field: Alpha
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Post-Elastic stiffness, see FEMA 440 Equation 6-18.
Field: ModFactor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ADRS modification factor, see FEMA 440 Equation 6-14.
Field: PPtFound
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a performance point was found. Otherwise it is No.
Field: PPtDispl
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The displacement at the performance point.
Field: PPtShear
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The base shear at the performance point.
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Field: PPtSD 4/27/2009
Field: PPtSD
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The spectral displacement at the performance point.
Field: PPtSA
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The spectral acceleration at the performance point expressed as a fraction of the
gravitational constant, g.
Field: PPtTSecant
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

The secant period at the performance point.
Field: PPtDuctility
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ductility ratio at the performance point.
Field: PPtBeff
Field is Imported: No
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The effective damping at the performance point.
Field: PPtModFact
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ADRS modification factor at the performance point.
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Field: OutputCase 4/27/2009
Table: Response Spectrum Modal Information
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a response spectrum load case.
Field: ModalCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of the modal load case used for the response spectrum case.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: Period
Field is Imported: No
Format: Period (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Sec

Period of the specified mode.
Field: DampRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Damping Ratios (Damping Items section of form)
Units: Unitless

The damping ratio.
Field: U1Acc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

The response spectrum modal ground acceleration in the local U1direction of the response
spectrum local axes.
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Field: U2Acc 4/27/2009
Field: U2Acc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

The response spectrum modal ground acceleration in the local U2direction of the response
spectrum local axes.
Field: U3Acc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Acceleration-Trans (Time-Related section of form)
Units: Length/sec2

The response spectrum modal ground acceleration in the local U3direction of the response
spectrum local axes.
Field: U1Amp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The response spectrum modal amplitude in the local U1direction of the response spectrum
local axes.
Field: U2Amp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The response spectrum modal amplitude in the local U2direction of the response spectrum
local axes.
Field: U3Amp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Translational Displ (Displacements section of form)
Units: Length

The response spectrum modal amplitude in the local U3direction of the response spectrum
local axes.
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Field: SectionCut 4/27/2009
Table: Section Cut Forces - Analysis
Field: SectionCut
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a section cut.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.
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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: F1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The section cut force component in the section cut local 1 direction.
Field: F2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The section cut force component in the section cut local 2 direction.
Field: F3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The section cut force component in the section cut local 3 direction.
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Field: M1 4/27/2009
Field: M1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The section cut moment component about the section cut local 1 axis.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The section cut moment component about the section cut local 2 axis.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The section cut moment component about the section cut local 3 axis.
Field: GlobalX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X coordinate of the point where the section cut force is reported.
Field: GlobalY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y coordinate of the point where the section cut force is reported.
Field: GlobalZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z coordinate of the point where the section cut force is reported.
Field: DirCos1X
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the section cut positive local 1 axis relative to the positive global X
axis.
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Field: DirCos1Y 4/27/2009
Field: DirCos1Y
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the section cut positive local 1 axis relative to the positive global Y
axis.
Field: DirCos1Z
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the section cut positive local 1 axis relative to the positive global Z
axis.
Field: DirCos2X
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the section cut positive local 2 axis relative to the positive global X
axis.
Field: DirCos2Y
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the section cut positive local 2 axis relative to the positive global Y
axis.
Field: DirCos2Z
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the section cut positive local 2 axis relative to the positive global Z
axis.
Field: DirCos3X
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the section cut positive local 3 axis relative to the positive global X
axis.
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Field: DirCos3Y 4/27/2009
Field: DirCos3Y
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the section cut positive local 3 axis relative to the positive global Y
axis.
Field: DirCos3Z
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the section cut positive local 3 axis relative to the positive global Z
axis.
Field: 1CentroidF1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global 1 coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the 1 direction) that contribute to
F1. It is zero if F1 =0.
Field: 2CentroidF1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global 2 coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the 1 direction) that contribute to
F1, that is, the location where the forces cause zero moment M3. It is zero if F1 =0.
Field: 3CentroidF1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global 3 coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the 1 direction) that contribute to
F1, that is, the location where the forces cause zero moment M2. It is zero if F1 =0.
Field: 1CentroidF2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global 1 coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the 2 direction) that contribute to
F2, that is, the location where the forces cause zero moment M3. It is zero if F2 =0.
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Field: 2CentroidF2 4/27/2009
Field: 2CentroidF2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global 2 coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the 2 direction) that contribute to
F2. It is zero if F2 =0.
Field: 3CentroidF2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global 3 coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the 2 direction) that contribute to
F2, that is, the location where the forces cause zero moment M1. It is zero if F2 =0.
Field: 1CentroidF3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global 1 coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the 3 direction) that contribute to
F3, that is, the location where the forces cause zero moment M2. It is zero if F3 =0.
Field: 2CentroidF3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global 2 coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the 3 direction) that contribute to
F3, that is, the location where the forces cause zero moment M1. It is zero if F3 =0.
Field: 3CentroidF3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global 3 coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the 3 direction) that contribute to
F3. It is zero if F3 =0.
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Field: SectionCut 4/27/2009
Table: Section Cut Forces - Design
Field: SectionCut
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Name of a section cut.
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: StepType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this is either Step, Max, or Min.

For modal cases this is Mode.

For buckling factors this is Mode which refers to the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this is either Time, Max or Min.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this is either Real at Freq, Imag at
Freq, Real Min, Real Max, Imag Min, Imag Max, Mag at Freq, Mag Min, Mag Max, or
RMS. Freq is short for frequency, Imag is short for imaginary and Mag is short for
magnitude.

For double-valued combinations this is either Max or Min.
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Field: StepNum 4/27/2009

For moving load cases this is the force correspondence if it has been requested. It may be
M3 Min, M3 Max, M2 Min, M2 Max, T Min, T Max, V3 Min, V3 Max, V2 Min, V2
Max, P Min, or P Max.
Field: StepNum
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The contents of this field vary depending on the type of output case considered.

For linear static and response spectrum load cases this field is not used.

For nonlinear static load cases this field reports the step number when the StepType is
Step.

For modal cases this field reports the mode number.

For buckling factors this field reports the buckling mode number.

For linear modal history, nonlinear modal history, linear direct integration history, and
nonlinear direct integration history cases this field reports the time in seconds when the
StepType is Time.

For steady state and power spectral density load cases this field reports the frequency in
Hz when the StepType is Real at Freq, Imag at Freq, or Mag at Freq.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The section cut force component in the section cut local 1 direction.
Field: V2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The section cut force component in the section cut local 2 direction.
Field: V3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The section cut force component in the section cut local 3 direction.
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Field: T 4/27/2009
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The section cut moment component about the section cut local 1 axis.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The section cut moment component about the section cut local 2 axis.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The section cut moment component about the section cut local 3 axis.
Field: GlobalX
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global X coordinate of the point where the section cut force is reported.
Field: GlobalY
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Y coordinate of the point where the section cut force is reported.
Field: GlobalZ
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global Z coordinate of the point where the section cut force is reported.
Field: DirCos1X
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the section cut positive local 1 axis relative to the positive global X
axis.
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Field: DirCos1Y 4/27/2009
Field: DirCos1Y
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the section cut positive local 1 axis relative to the positive global Y
axis.
Field: DirCos1Z
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the section cut positive local 1 axis relative to the positive global Z
axis.
Field: DirCos2X
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the section cut positive local 2 axis relative to the positive global X
axis.
Field: DirCos2Y
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the section cut positive local 2 axis relative to the positive global Y
axis.
Field: DirCos2Z
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the section cut positive local 2 axis relative to the positive global Z
axis.
Field: DirCos3X
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the section cut positive local 3 axis relative to the positive global X
axis.
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Field: DirCos3Y 4/27/2009
Field: DirCos3Y
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the section cut positive local 3 axis relative to the positive global Y
axis.
Field: DirCos3Z
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The direction cosine of the section cut positive local 3 axis relative to the positive global Z
axis.
Field: 1CentroidF1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global 1 coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the 1 direction) that contribute to
F1. It is zero if F1 =0.
Field: 2CentroidF1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global 2 coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the 1 direction) that contribute to
F1, that is, the location where the forces cause zero moment M3. It is zero if F1 =0.
Field: 3CentroidF1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global 3 coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the 1 direction) that contribute to
F1, that is, the location where the forces cause zero moment M2. It is zero if F1 =0.
Field: 1CentroidF2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global 1 coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the 2 direction) that contribute to
F2, that is, the location where the forces cause zero moment M3. It is zero if F2 =0.
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Field: 2CentroidF2 4/27/2009
Field: 2CentroidF2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global 2 coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the 2 direction) that contribute to
F2. It is zero if F2 =0.
Field: 3CentroidF2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global 3 coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the 2 direction) that contribute to
F2, that is, the location where the forces cause zero moment M1. It is zero if F2 =0.
Field: 1CentroidF3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global 1 coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the 3 direction) that contribute to
F3, that is, the location where the forces cause zero moment M2. It is zero if F3 =0.
Field: 2CentroidF3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global 2 coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the 3 direction) that contribute to
F3, that is, the location where the forces cause zero moment M1. It is zero if F3 =0.
Field: 3CentroidF3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Coordinates (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The global 3 coordinate of the centroid of all forces (in the 3 direction) that contribute to
F3. It is zero if F3 =0.
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Field: OutputCase 4/27/2009
Table: Total Energy Components
Field: OutputCase
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a load case or load combination.
Field: CaseType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type of output case. This may be any one of the following: LinStatic, NonStatic,
LinModal, LinRespSpec, LinModHist, NonModHist, LinDirHis, NonDirHist, LinMoving,
LinBuckling, LinSteady, and Combination.
Field: Input
Field is Imported: No
Format: Energy (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The total input energy.
Field: Kinetic
Field is Imported: No
Format: Energy (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The total stored kinetic energy.
Field: Potential
Field is Imported: No
Format: Energy (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The total stored potential energy.
Field: ModalDamp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Energy (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The total dissipated modal damping energy.
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Field: LinkDampers 4/27/2009
Field: LinkDampers
Field is Imported: No
Format: Energy (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The total energy dissipated in the damper-type link elements.
Field: LinkHystrtc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Energy (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The total energy dissipated through hysteresis of link elements.
Field: Error
Field is Imported: No
Format: Energy (Miscellaneous section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The total energy error. This is equal to the total input energy minus all other energies.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear, or Other indicating the origin of the
reported stress ratio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
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Field: RatioType 4/27/2009
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear, or Other indicating the origin of the
reported stress ratio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
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Field: MMajor 4/27/2009
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: T 4/27/2009
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: MMinRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: ffa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design axial stress.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial tensile stress.
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Field: FcFlange 4/27/2009
Field: FcFlange
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress considering uniform compression in flange.
Field: FcWeb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress considering uniform compression in web.
Field: Fac0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The weighted average allowable axial compressive stress considering uniform
compression in flange and web and considering short column.
Field: Fec
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic critical stress considering Euler buckling.
Field: Fcr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The element local buckling stress for axial compression. For sections with web and flange,
the minimum local buckling stress based on individual buckling of flange or web is taken
as Fcr.
Field: Frc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress for members with buckled elements.
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Field: MMajDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FeMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for major axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FbMajorT 4/27/2009
Field: FbMajorT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable tensile stress for major axis bending.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajFlange
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending compressive stress considering individual element
(flange) buckling.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajWeb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending compressive stress considering individual element
(web) buckling.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FebMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic lateral buckling stress of beam bent about major axis

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FcrMajor 4/27/2009
Field: FcrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The element local buckling stress for major axis bending. For sections with web and
flange, the minimum local buckling stress based on individual buckling of flange or web is
taken as FcrMajor.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FrbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable compressive stress for for major axis bending of section with buckled
elements

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: KMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: LRatioMajor 4/27/2009
Field: LRatioMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
Field: C1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient defined in section 4.9.4 and used in calculating Rey.
Field: C2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient defined in section 4.9.4 and used in calculating Rey.
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ffbMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ffbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FeMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for minor axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinorT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable tensile stress for minor axis bending.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: FbMinFlange 4/27/2009
Field: FbMinFlange
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending compressive stress considering individual element
(flange) buckling.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinWeb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending compressive stress considering individual element
(web) buckling.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FebMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic lateral buckling stress of beam bent about minor axis

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FcrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The element local buckling stress for minor axis bending. For sections with web and
flange, the minimum local buckling stress based on individual buckling of flange or web is
taken as FcrMinor.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: FrbMinor 4/27/2009
Field: FrbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable compressive stress for for minor axis bending of section with buckled
elements

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: KMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: LRatioMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Designation 4/27/2009
Field: Designation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Material designation of aluminum indicating alloy and temper.
Field: Fcy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Compressive yield stress.
Field: Fty
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile yield stress.
Field: Fsy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Shear yield stress.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Yield stress which is the minimum of Fcy and Fty.
Field: Ftu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile ultimate strength.
Field: Fsu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Shear ultimate strength.
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Field: Length 4/27/2009
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender or Too Slender indicating the classification
of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
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Field: MMajor 4/27/2009
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: T 4/27/2009
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: MMinRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: ffa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design axial stress.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial tensile stress.
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Field: FcFlange 4/27/2009
Field: FcFlange
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress considering uniform compression in flange.
Field: FcWeb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress considering uniform compression in web.
Field: Fac0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The weighted average allowable axial compressive stress considering uniform
compression in flange and web and considering short column.
Field: Fec
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic critical stress considering Euler buckling.
Field: Fcr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The element local buckling stress for axial compression. For sections with web and flange,
the minimum local buckling stress based on individual buckling of flange or web is taken
as Fcr.
Field: Frc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress for members with buckled elements.
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Field: MMajDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FeMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for major axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FbMajorT 4/27/2009
Field: FbMajorT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable tensile stress for major axis bending.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajFlange
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending compressive stress considering individual element
(flange) buckling.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajWeb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending compressive stress considering individual element
(web) buckling.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FebMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic lateral buckling stress of beam bent about major axis

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FcrMajor 4/27/2009
Field: FcrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The element local buckling stress for major axis bending. For sections with web and
flange, the minimum local buckling stress based on individual buckling of flange or web is
taken as FcrMajor.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FrbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable compressive stress for for major axis bending of section with buckled
elements

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: KMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: LRatioMajor 4/27/2009
Field: LRatioMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
Field: C1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient defined in section 4.9.4 and used in calculating Rey.
Field: C2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient defined in section 4.9.4 and used in calculating Rey.
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ffbMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ffbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FeMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for minor axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinorT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable tensile stress for minor axis bending.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: FbMinFlange 4/27/2009
Field: FbMinFlange
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending compressive stress considering individual element
(flange) buckling.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinWeb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending compressive stress considering individual element
(web) buckling.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FebMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic lateral buckling stress of beam bent about minor axis

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FcrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The element local buckling stress for minor axis bending. For sections with web and
flange, the minimum local buckling stress based on individual buckling of flange or web is
taken as FcrMinor.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: FrbMinor 4/27/2009
Field: FrbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable compressive stress for for minor axis bending of section with buckled
elements

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: KMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: LRatioMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Designation 4/27/2009
Field: Designation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Material designation of aluminum indicating alloy and temper.
Field: Fcy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Compressive yield stress.
Field: Fty
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile yield stress.
Field: Fsy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Shear yield stress.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Yield stress which is the minimum of Fcy and Fty.
Field: Ftu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile ultimate strength.
Field: Fsu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Shear ultimate strength.
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Field: Length 4/27/2009
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender or Too Slender indicating the classification
of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: VMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major shear stress.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: FvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major direction shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinorCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ffvMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ffvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor shear stress.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor direction shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: VMajorCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: ffvMajor 4/27/2009
Field: ffvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major shear stress.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: FvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major direction shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: VMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor shear stress.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor direction shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: T 4/27/2009
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Designation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Material designation of aluminum indicating alloy and temper.
Field: Fcy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Compressive yield stress.
Field: Fty
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile yield stress.
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Field: Fsy 4/27/2009
Field: Fsy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Shear yield stress.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Yield stress which is the minimum of Fcy and Fty.
Field: Bc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bc.
Field: Bp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bp.
Field: Bt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bt.
Field: Bbr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bbr.
Field: Btb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Btb.
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Field: Bs 4/27/2009
Field: Bs
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bs.
Field: Dc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dc.
Field: Dp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dp.
Field: Dt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dt.
Field: Dbr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dbr.
Field: Dtb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dtb.
Field: Ds
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Ds.
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Field: Cc 4/27/2009
Field: Cc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Cc.
Field: Cp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Cp.
Field: Ct
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Ct.
Field: Cbr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Cbr.
Field: Ctb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Ctb.
Field: Cs
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Cs.
Field: k1c
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant k1 for compression.
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Field: k2c 4/27/2009
Field: k2c
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant k2 for compression.
Field: k1b
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant k1 for bending.
Field: k2b
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant k2 for bending.
Field: kt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient kt (see AA Table 3.4-2).
Table: Aluminum Design 4 - Buckling Constants - AA-LRFD 2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Designation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Material designation of aluminum indicating alloy and temper.
Field: Fcy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Compressive yield stress.
Field: Fty
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile yield stress.
Field: Fsy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Shear yield stress.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Yield stress which is the minimum of Fcy and Fty.
Field: Bc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bc.
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Field: Bp 4/27/2009
Field: Bp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bp.
Field: Bt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bt.
Field: Bbr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bbr.
Field: Btb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Btb.
Field: Bs
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bs.
Field: Dc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dc.
Field: Dp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dp.
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Field: Dt 4/27/2009
Field: Dt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dt.
Field: Dbr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dbr.
Field: Dtb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dtb.
Field: Ds
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Ds.
Field: Cc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Cc.
Field: Cp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Cp.
Field: Ct
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Ct.
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Field: Cbr 4/27/2009
Field: Cbr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Cbr.
Field: Ctb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Ctb.
Field: Cs
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Cs.
Field: k1c
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant k1 for compression.
Field: k2c
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant k2 for compression.
Field: k1b
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant k1 for bending.
Field: k2b
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant k2 for bending.
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Field: kt 4/27/2009
Field: kt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient kt (see AA Table 3.4-2).
Table: Aluminum Details 1 - Summary Data - AA-ASD 2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
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Field: RatioType 4/27/2009
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear, or Other indicating the origin of the
reported stress ratio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Aluminum Details 1 - Summary Data - AA-LRFD 2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear, or Other indicating the origin of the
reported stress ratio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Aluminum Details 2 - PMM Details - AA-ASD 2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: MMinor 4/27/2009
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
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Field: TotalRatio 4/27/2009
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
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Field: PDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: ffa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design axial stress.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial tensile stress.
Field: FcFlange
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress considering uniform compression in flange.
Field: FcWeb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress considering uniform compression in web.
Field: Fac0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The weighted average allowable axial compressive stress considering uniform
compression in flange and web and considering short column.
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Field: Fec 4/27/2009
Field: Fec
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic critical stress considering Euler buckling.
Field: Fcr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The element local buckling stress for axial compression. For sections with web and flange,
the minimum local buckling stress based on individual buckling of flange or web is taken
as Fcr.
Field: Frc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress for members with buckled elements.
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FbMajor 4/27/2009
Field: FbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FeMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for major axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajorT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable tensile stress for major axis bending.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajFlange
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending compressive stress considering individual element
(flange) buckling.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FbMajWeb 4/27/2009
Field: FbMajWeb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending compressive stress considering individual element
(web) buckling.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FebMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic lateral buckling stress of beam bent about major axis

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FcrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The element local buckling stress for major axis bending. For sections with web and
flange, the minimum local buckling stress based on individual buckling of flange or web is
taken as FcrMajor.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FrbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable compressive stress for for major axis bending of section with buckled
elements

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CmMajor 4/27/2009
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: KMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: LRatioMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
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Field: C1 4/27/2009
Field: C1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient defined in section 4.9.4 and used in calculating Rey.
Field: C2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient defined in section 4.9.4 and used in calculating Rey.
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ffbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: FeMinor 4/27/2009
Field: FeMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for minor axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinorT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable tensile stress for minor axis bending.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinFlange
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending compressive stress considering individual element
(flange) buckling.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinWeb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending compressive stress considering individual element
(web) buckling.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: FebMinor 4/27/2009
Field: FebMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic lateral buckling stress of beam bent about minor axis

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FcrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The element local buckling stress for minor axis bending. For sections with web and
flange, the minimum local buckling stress based on individual buckling of flange or web is
taken as FcrMinor.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FrbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable compressive stress for for minor axis bending of section with buckled
elements

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: KMinor 4/27/2009
Field: KMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: LRatioMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Designation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Material designation of aluminum indicating alloy and temper.
Field: Fcy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Compressive yield stress.
Field: Fty
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile yield stress.
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Field: Fsy 4/27/2009
Field: Fsy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Shear yield stress.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Yield stress which is the minimum of Fcy and Fty.
Field: Ftu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile ultimate strength.
Field: Fsu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Shear ultimate strength.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender or Too Slender indicating the classification
of the section.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: MMinor 4/27/2009
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
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Field: TotalRatio 4/27/2009
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
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Field: PDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: ffa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design axial stress.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial tensile stress.
Field: FcFlange
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress considering uniform compression in flange.
Field: FcWeb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress considering uniform compression in web.
Field: Fac0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The weighted average allowable axial compressive stress considering uniform
compression in flange and web and considering short column.
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Field: Fec 4/27/2009
Field: Fec
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic critical stress considering Euler buckling.
Field: Fcr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The element local buckling stress for axial compression. For sections with web and flange,
the minimum local buckling stress based on individual buckling of flange or web is taken
as Fcr.
Field: Frc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress for members with buckled elements.
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FbMajor 4/27/2009
Field: FbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FeMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for major axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajorT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable tensile stress for major axis bending.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajFlange
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending compressive stress considering individual element
(flange) buckling.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FbMajWeb 4/27/2009
Field: FbMajWeb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending compressive stress considering individual element
(web) buckling.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FebMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic lateral buckling stress of beam bent about major axis

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FcrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The element local buckling stress for major axis bending. For sections with web and
flange, the minimum local buckling stress based on individual buckling of flange or web is
taken as FcrMajor.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FrbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable compressive stress for for major axis bending of section with buckled
elements

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CmMajor 4/27/2009
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: KMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: LRatioMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
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Field: C1 4/27/2009
Field: C1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient defined in section 4.9.4 and used in calculating Rey.
Field: C2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient defined in section 4.9.4 and used in calculating Rey.
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ffbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: FeMinor 4/27/2009
Field: FeMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for minor axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinorT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable tensile stress for minor axis bending.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinFlange
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending compressive stress considering individual element
(flange) buckling.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinWeb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending compressive stress considering individual element
(web) buckling.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: FebMinor 4/27/2009
Field: FebMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic lateral buckling stress of beam bent about minor axis

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FcrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The element local buckling stress for minor axis bending. For sections with web and
flange, the minimum local buckling stress based on individual buckling of flange or web is
taken as FcrMinor.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FrbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable compressive stress for for minor axis bending of section with buckled
elements

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: KMinor 4/27/2009
Field: KMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: LRatioMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Designation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Material designation of aluminum indicating alloy and temper.
Field: Fcy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Compressive yield stress.
Field: Fty
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile yield stress.
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Field: Fsy 4/27/2009
Field: Fsy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Shear yield stress.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Yield stress which is the minimum of Fcy and Fty.
Field: Ftu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile ultimate strength.
Field: Fsu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Shear ultimate strength.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender or Too Slender indicating the classification
of the section.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorRatio 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major shear stress.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: FvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major direction shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

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Field: VMinorLoc 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor shear stress.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: FvMinor 4/27/2009
Field: FvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor direction shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major shear stress.

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Field: FvMajor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: FvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major direction shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

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Field: VMinorRatio 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor shear stress.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor direction shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
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Field: SRLimit 4/27/2009
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Designation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Material designation of aluminum indicating alloy and temper.
Field: Fcy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Compressive yield stress.
Field: Fty
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile yield stress.
Field: Fsy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Shear yield stress.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Yield stress which is the minimum of Fcy and Fty.
Field: Bc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bc.
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Field: Bp 4/27/2009
Field: Bp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bp.
Field: Bt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bt.
Field: Bbr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bbr.
Field: Btb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Btb.
Field: Bs
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bs.
Field: Dc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dc.
Field: Dp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dp.
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Field: Dt 4/27/2009
Field: Dt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dt.
Field: Dbr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dbr.
Field: Dtb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dtb.
Field: Ds
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Ds.
Field: Cc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Cc.
Field: Cp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Cp.
Field: Ct
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Ct.
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Field: Cbr 4/27/2009
Field: Cbr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Cbr.
Field: Ctb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Ctb.
Field: Cs
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Cs.
Field: k1c
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant k1 for compression.
Field: k2c
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant k2 for compression.
Field: k1b
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant k1 for bending.
Field: k2b
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant k2 for bending.
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Field: kt 4/27/2009
Field: kt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient kt (see AA Table 3.4-2).
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Designation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Material designation of aluminum indicating alloy and temper.
Field: Fcy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Compressive yield stress.
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Field: Fty 4/27/2009
Field: Fty
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile yield stress.
Field: Fsy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Shear yield stress.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Yield stress which is the minimum of Fcy and Fty.
Field: Bc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bc.
Field: Bp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bp.
Field: Bt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bt.
Field: Bbr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bbr.
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Field: Btb 4/27/2009
Field: Btb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Btb.
Field: Bs
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Bs.
Field: Dc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dc.
Field: Dp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dp.
Field: Dt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dt.
Field: Dbr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dbr.
Field: Dtb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Dtb.
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Field: Ds 4/27/2009
Field: Ds
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Buckling constant, Ds.
Field: Cc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Cc.
Field: Cp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Cp.
Field: Ct
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Ct.
Field: Cbr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Cbr.
Field: Ctb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Ctb.
Field: Cs
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant, Cs.
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Field: k1c 4/27/2009
Field: k1c
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant k1 for compression.
Field: k2c
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant k2 for compression.
Field: k1b
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant k1 for bending.
Field: k2b
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Buckling constant k2 for bending.
Field: kt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient kt (see AA Table 3.4-2).
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Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint object.
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Field: Chord 4/27/2009
Field: Chord
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a chord.
Field: Brace
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a brace.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The governing stress ratio for the specified chord and brace.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The code equation used to calculate the governing stress ratio.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint object.
Field: Chord
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a chord.
Field: Brace
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a brace.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Ratio 4/27/2009
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The governing stress ratio for the specified chord and brace.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The code equation used to calculate the governing stress ratio.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint object.
Field: Chord
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a chord.
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Field: Brace 4/27/2009
Field: Brace
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a brace.
Field: JointClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The joint classification associated with a Brace-type element. This is either K Overlap, K
Gap, T & Y, Cross w/o Diaph, or Cross with Diaph.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Ratio1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-LRFD 97 equation E.3-2.
Field: Ratio2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-LRFD 97 equation E.3-3 for in-plane bending.
Field: Ratio3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-LRFD 97 equation E.3-3 for out-of-plane
bending.
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Field: Ratio4 4/27/2009
Field: Ratio4
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-LRFD 97 equation E.3-4.
Field: Ratio5
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-LRFD 97 equation E.3-7.
Field: RatioGov
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The governing stress ratio for the specified chord and brace.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The code equation used to calculate the governing stress ratio.
Field: ChordP
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial force in the chord.
Field: ChordInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored in-plane moment in the chord. In-plane means in the plane of the chord and
brace.
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Field: ChordOutM 4/27/2009
Field: ChordOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored out-of-plane moment in the chord. Out-of-plane means out of the plane of
the chord and brace.
Field: BraceP
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial force in the brace.
Field: BraceInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored in-plane moment in the brace. In-plane means in the plane of the chord and
brace.
Field: BraceOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored out-of-plane moment in the brace. Out-of-plane means out of the plane of
the chord and brace.
Field: QuAxial
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qu factor for axial load used in evaluating the punching load.
Field: QuInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qu factor for in-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. In-plane means
in the plane of the chord and brace.
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Field: QuOutM 4/27/2009
Field: QuOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qu factor for out-of-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. Out-of-
plane means out of the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: QfAxial
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for axial load used in evaluating the punching load.
Field: QfInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for in-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. In-plane means
in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: QfOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for out-of-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. Out-of-
plane means out of the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: Puj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial force capacity for the brace.
Field: MujIn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The in-plane bending moment capacity for the brace. In-plane means in the plane of the
chord and brace.
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Field: MujOut 4/27/2009
Field: MujOut
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The out-of-plane bending moment moment capacity for the brace. Out-of-plane means out
of the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: PhiJAxial
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor Phi subscript J for axial load in the brace.
Field: PhiJInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor Phi subscript J for in-plane bending in the brace.
Field: PhiJOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor Phi subscript J for out-of-plane bending in the brace.
Field: Fyc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The smaller of the yield strength of the chord member or 2/3 of the tensile strength of the
chord member.
Field: BraceAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured in degrees from the Chord-type element to the Brace-type element.
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Field: Gap 4/27/2009
Field: Gap
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The gap distance associated with the brace. This item only applies when the joint
classification is K Gap.
Field: ChordTh
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the chord member.
Field: BraceTh
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the brace member.
Field: ChordDiam
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the chord member.
Field: BraceDiam
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the brace member.
Field: Tau
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The thickness of the brace member divided by the thickness of the chord member.

Tau =BraceTh / ChordTh.
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Field: Beta 4/27/2009
Field: Beta
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The diameter of the brace member divided by the diameter of the chord member.

Beta =BraceDiam / ChordDiam.
Field: Gamma
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The diameter of the chord member divided by two times the thickness of the chord
member.

Gamma =ChordDiam / (2 * ChordTh).
Field: QBeta
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Q subscript Beta factor.
Field: Qg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qg factor.
Field: PPerp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load component perpendicular to the chord.
Field: WeldThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The lesser of the weld throat thickness or the thickness t of the thinner brace.
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Field: L1OverL 4/27/2009
Field: L1OverL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The perimeter of the portion of the brace that contacts the chord (L1) divided by the
perimeter of the portion of the brace that would contact the chord if no overlap existed.
Field: L2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The projected chord length (one side) of the overlapping weld, measured perpendicular to
the chord, in an overlapping joint.
Field: PPerpCap
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load component capacity perpendicular to the chord.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Joint 4/27/2009
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WSD2000
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint object.
Field: Chord
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a chord.
Field: Brace
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a brace.
Field: JointClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The joint classification associated with a Brace-type element. This is either K Overlap, K
Gap, T & Y, Cross w/o Diaph, or Cross with Diaph.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: OneThirdInc 4/27/2009
Field: OneThirdInc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a one third stress increase is applied. Otherwise it is No.
Field: Ratio1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-WSD2000 equation 4.3.1-3a.
Field: Ratio2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-WSD2000 equation 4.3.1-3b.
Field: Ratio3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-WSD2000 equation 4.3.2-1.
Field: RatioGov
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The governing stress ratio for the specified chord and brace.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The code equation used to calculate the governing stress ratio.
Field: ChordP
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial force in the chord.
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Field: ChordInM 4/27/2009
Field: ChordInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The in-plane moment in the chord. In-plane means in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: ChordOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The out-of-plane moment in the chord. Out-of-plane means out of the plane of the chord
and brace.
Field: BraceP
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial force in the brace.
Field: BraceInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The in-plane moment in the brace. In-plane means in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: BraceOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The out-of-plane moment in the brace. Out-of-plane means out of the plane of the chord
and brace.
Field: QqAxial
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qq factor for axial load used in evaluating the punching load.
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Field: QqInM 4/27/2009
Field: QqInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qq factor for in-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. In-plane means
in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: QqOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qq factor for out-of-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. Out-of-
plane means out of the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: QfAxial
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for axial load used in evaluating the punching load.
Field: QfInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for in-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. In-plane means
in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: QfOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for out-of-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. Out-of-
plane means out of the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: VpAxial
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The applied stress in the brace due to axial loads.
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Field: VpInM 4/27/2009
Field: VpInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The applied stress in the brace due to in-plane bending loads. In-plane means in the plane
of the chord and brace.
Field: VpOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The applied stress in the brace due to out-of-plane bending loads. Out-of-plane means out
of the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: VpaAxial
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable stress in the brace due to axial loads.
Field: VpaInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable stress in the brace due to in-plane bending loads. In-plane means in the
plane of the chord and brace.
Field: VpaOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable stress in the brace due to out-of-plane bending loads. Out-of-plane means
out of the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: Fyc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The smaller of the yield strength of the chord member or 2/3 of the tensile strength of the
chord member.
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Field: BraceAngle 4/27/2009
Field: BraceAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured in degrees from the Chord-type element to the Brace-type element.
Field: Gap
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The gap distance associated with the brace. This item only applies when the joint
classification is K Gap.
Field: ChordTh
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the chord member.
Field: BraceTh
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the brace member.
Field: ChordDiam
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the chord member.
Field: BraceDiam
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the brace member.
Field: Tau
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The thickness of the brace member divided by the thickness of the chord member.
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Field: Beta 4/27/2009

Tau =BraceTh / ChordTh.
Field: Beta
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The diameter of the brace member divided by the diameter of the chord member.

Beta =BraceDiam / ChordDiam.
Field: Gamma
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The diameter of the chord member divided by two times the thickness of the chord
member.

Gamma =ChordDiam / (2 * ChordTh).
Field: QBeta
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Q subscript Beta factor.
Field: Qg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qg factor.
Field: PPerp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load component perpendicular to the chord.
Field: WeldThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The lesser of the weld throat thickness or the thickness t of the thinner brace.
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Field: L 4/27/2009
Field: L
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The perimeter of the portion of the brace that would contact the chord if no overlap
existed.
Field: L1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The circumference for that portion of the brace which contacts the chord.
Field: L2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The projected chord length (one side) of the overlapping weld, measured perpendicular to
the chord, in an overlapping joint.
Field: PPerpAllow
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The allowable axial load component perpendicular to the chord.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Joint 4/27/2009
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Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint object.
Field: Chord
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a chord.
Field: Brace
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a brace.
Field: JointClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The joint classification associated with a Brace-type element. This is either K Overlap, K
Gap, T & Y, Cross w/o Diaph, or Cross with Diaph.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: OneThirdInc 4/27/2009
Field: OneThirdInc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a one third stress increase is applied. Otherwise it is No.
Field: Ratio1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-WSD2000 equation 4.3.1-5a.
Field: Ratio2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-WSD2000 equation 4.3.1-5b.
Field: Ratio3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-WSD2000 equation 4.3.2-2.
Field: RatioGov
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The governing stress ratio for the specified chord and brace.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The code equation used to calculate the governing stress ratio.
Field: ChordP
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial force in the chord.
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Field: ChordInM 4/27/2009
Field: ChordInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The in-plane moment in the chord. In-plane means in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: ChordOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The out-of-plane moment in the chord. Out-of-plane means out of the plane of the chord
and brace.
Field: BraceP
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial force in the brace.
Field: BraceInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The in-plane moment in the brace. In-plane means in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: BraceOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The out-of-plane moment in the brace. Out-of-plane means out of the plane of the chord
and brace.
Field: QuAxial
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qu factor for axial load used in evaluating the punching load.
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Field: QuInM 4/27/2009
Field: QuInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qu factor for in-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. In-plane means
in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: QuOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qu factor for out-of-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. Out-of-
plane means out of the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: QfAxial
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for axial load used in evaluating the punching load.
Field: QfInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for in-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. In-plane means
in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: QfOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for out-of-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. Out-of-
plane means out of the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: Pa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The allowable axial force in the brace.
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Field: MaIn 4/27/2009
Field: MaIn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The allowable in-plane bending moment in the brace. In-plane means in the plane of the
chord and brace.
Field: MaOut
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The allowable out-of-plane bending moment in the brace. Out-of-plane means out of the
plane of the chord and brace.
Field: Fyc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The smaller of the yield strength of the chord member or 2/3 of the tensile strength of the
chord member.
Field: BraceAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured in degrees from the Chord-type element to the Brace-type element.
Field: Gap
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The gap distance associated with the brace. This item only applies when the joint
classification is K Gap.
Field: ChordTh
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the chord member.
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Field: BraceTh 4/27/2009
Field: BraceTh
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the brace member.
Field: ChordDiam
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the chord member.
Field: BraceDiam
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the brace member.
Field: Tau
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The thickness of the brace member divided by the thickness of the chord member.

Tau =BraceTh / ChordTh.
Field: Beta
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The diameter of the brace member divided by the diameter of the chord member.

Beta =BraceDiam / ChordDiam.
Field: Gamma
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The diameter of the chord member divided by two times the thickness of the chord
member.

Gamma =ChordDiam / (2 * ChordTh).
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Field: QBeta 4/27/2009
Field: QBeta
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Q subscript Beta factor.
Field: Qg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qg factor.
Field: PPerp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load component perpendicular to the chord.
Field: WeldThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The lesser of the weld throat thickness or the thickness t of the thinner brace.
Field: L1OverL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The perimeter of the portion of the brace that contacts the chord (L1) divided by the
perimeter of the portion of the brace that would contact the chord if no overlap existed.
Field: L2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The projected chord length (one side) of the overlapping weld, measured perpendicular to
the chord, in an overlapping joint.
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Field: PPerpAllow 4/27/2009
Field: PPerpAllow
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The allowable axial load component perpendicular to the chord.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint object.
Field: Chord
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a chord.
Field: Brace
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a brace.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The governing stress ratio for the specified chord and brace.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The code equation used to calculate the governing stress ratio.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Joint 4/27/2009
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Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint object.
Field: Chord
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a chord.
Field: Brace
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a brace.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The governing stress ratio for the specified chord and brace.
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Field: Equation 4/27/2009
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The code equation used to calculate the governing stress ratio.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint object.
Field: Chord
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a chord.
Field: Brace
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a brace.
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Field: JointClass 4/27/2009
Field: JointClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The joint classification associated with a Brace-type element. This is either K Overlap, K
Gap, T & Y, Cross w/o Diaph, or Cross with Diaph.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Ratio1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-LRFD 97 equation E.3-2.
Field: Ratio2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-LRFD 97 equation E.3-3 for in-plane bending.
Field: Ratio3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-LRFD 97 equation E.3-3 for out-of-plane
bending.
Field: Ratio4
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-LRFD 97 equation E.3-4.
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Field: Ratio5 4/27/2009
Field: Ratio5
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-LRFD 97 equation E.3-7.
Field: RatioGov
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The governing stress ratio for the specified chord and brace.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The code equation used to calculate the governing stress ratio.
Field: ChordP
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial force in the chord.
Field: ChordInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored in-plane moment in the chord. In-plane means in the plane of the chord and
brace.
Field: ChordOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored out-of-plane moment in the chord. Out-of-plane means out of the plane of
the chord and brace.
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Field: BraceP 4/27/2009
Field: BraceP
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial force in the brace.
Field: BraceInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored in-plane moment in the brace. In-plane means in the plane of the chord and
brace.
Field: BraceOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored out-of-plane moment in the brace. Out-of-plane means out of the plane of
the chord and brace.
Field: QuAxial
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qu factor for axial load used in evaluating the punching load.
Field: QuInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qu factor for in-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. In-plane means
in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: QuOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qu factor for out-of-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. Out-of-
plane means out of the plane of the chord and brace.
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Field: QfAxial 4/27/2009
Field: QfAxial
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for axial load used in evaluating the punching load.
Field: QfInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for in-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. In-plane means
in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: QfOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for out-of-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. Out-of-
plane means out of the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: Puj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial force capacity for the brace.
Field: MujIn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The in-plane bending moment capacity for the brace. In-plane means in the plane of the
chord and brace.
Field: MujOut
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The out-of-plane bending moment moment capacity for the brace. Out-of-plane means out
of the plane of the chord and brace.
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Field: PhiJAxial 4/27/2009
Field: PhiJAxial
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor Phi subscript J for axial load in the brace.
Field: PhiJInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor Phi subscript J for in-plane bending in the brace.
Field: PhiJOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor Phi subscript J for out-of-plane bending in the brace.
Field: Fyc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The smaller of the yield strength of the chord member or 2/3 of the tensile strength of the
chord member.
Field: BraceAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured in degrees from the Chord-type element to the Brace-type element.
Field: Gap
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The gap distance associated with the brace. This item only applies when the joint
classification is K Gap.
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Field: ChordTh 4/27/2009
Field: ChordTh
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the chord member.
Field: BraceTh
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the brace member.
Field: ChordDiam
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the chord member.
Field: BraceDiam
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the brace member.
Field: Tau
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The thickness of the brace member divided by the thickness of the chord member.

Tau =BraceTh / ChordTh.
Field: Beta
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The diameter of the brace member divided by the diameter of the chord member.

Beta =BraceDiam / ChordDiam.
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Field: Gamma 4/27/2009
Field: Gamma
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The diameter of the chord member divided by two times the thickness of the chord
member.

Gamma =ChordDiam / (2 * ChordTh).
Field: QBeta
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Q subscript Beta factor.
Field: Qg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qg factor.
Field: PPerp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load component perpendicular to the chord.
Field: WeldThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The lesser of the weld throat thickness or the thickness t of the thinner brace.
Field: L1OverL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The perimeter of the portion of the brace that contacts the chord (L1) divided by the
perimeter of the portion of the brace that would contact the chord if no overlap existed.
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Field: L2 4/27/2009
Field: L2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The projected chord length (one side) of the overlapping weld, measured perpendicular to
the chord, in an overlapping joint.
Field: PPerpCap
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load component capacity perpendicular to the chord.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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WSD2000
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint object.
Field: Chord
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a chord.
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Field: Brace 4/27/2009
Field: Brace
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a brace.
Field: JointClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The joint classification associated with a Brace-type element. This is either K Overlap, K
Gap, T & Y, Cross w/o Diaph, or Cross with Diaph.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: OneThirdInc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a one third stress increase is applied. Otherwise it is No.
Field: Ratio1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-WSD2000 equation 4.3.1-3a.
Field: Ratio2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-WSD2000 equation 4.3.1-3b.
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Field: Ratio3 4/27/2009
Field: Ratio3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-WSD2000 equation 4.3.2-1.
Field: RatioGov
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The governing stress ratio for the specified chord and brace.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The code equation used to calculate the governing stress ratio.
Field: ChordP
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial force in the chord.
Field: ChordInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The in-plane moment in the chord. In-plane means in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: ChordOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The out-of-plane moment in the chord. Out-of-plane means out of the plane of the chord
and brace.
Field: BraceP
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial force in the brace.
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Field: BraceInM 4/27/2009
Field: BraceInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The in-plane moment in the brace. In-plane means in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: BraceOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The out-of-plane moment in the brace. Out-of-plane means out of the plane of the chord
and brace.
Field: QqAxial
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qq factor for axial load used in evaluating the punching load.
Field: QqInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qq factor for in-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. In-plane means
in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: QqOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qq factor for out-of-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. Out-of-
plane means out of the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: QfAxial
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for axial load used in evaluating the punching load.
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Field: QfInM 4/27/2009
Field: QfInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for in-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. In-plane means
in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: QfOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for out-of-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. Out-of-
plane means out of the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: VpAxial
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The applied stress in the brace due to axial loads.
Field: VpInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The applied stress in the brace due to in-plane bending loads. In-plane means in the plane
of the chord and brace.
Field: VpOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The applied stress in the brace due to out-of-plane bending loads. Out-of-plane means out
of the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: VpaAxial
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable stress in the brace due to axial loads.
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Field: VpaInM 4/27/2009
Field: VpaInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable stress in the brace due to in-plane bending loads. In-plane means in the
plane of the chord and brace.
Field: VpaOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable stress in the brace due to out-of-plane bending loads. Out-of-plane means
out of the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: Fyc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The smaller of the yield strength of the chord member or 2/3 of the tensile strength of the
chord member.
Field: BraceAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured in degrees from the Chord-type element to the Brace-type element.
Field: Gap
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The gap distance associated with the brace. This item only applies when the joint
classification is K Gap.
Field: ChordTh
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the chord member.
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Field: BraceTh 4/27/2009
Field: BraceTh
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the brace member.
Field: ChordDiam
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the chord member.
Field: BraceDiam
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the brace member.
Field: Tau
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The thickness of the brace member divided by the thickness of the chord member.

Tau =BraceTh / ChordTh.
Field: Beta
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The diameter of the brace member divided by the diameter of the chord member.

Beta =BraceDiam / ChordDiam.
Field: Gamma
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The diameter of the chord member divided by two times the thickness of the chord
member.

Gamma =ChordDiam / (2 * ChordTh).
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Field: QBeta 4/27/2009
Field: QBeta
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Q subscript Beta factor.
Field: Qg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qg factor.
Field: PPerp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load component perpendicular to the chord.
Field: WeldThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The lesser of the weld throat thickness or the thickness t of the thinner brace.
Field: L
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The perimeter of the portion of the brace that would contact the chord if no overlap
existed.
Field: L1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The circumference for that portion of the brace which contacts the chord.
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Field: L2 4/27/2009
Field: L2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The projected chord length (one side) of the overlapping weld, measured perpendicular to
the chord, in an overlapping joint.
Field: PPerpAllow
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The allowable axial load component perpendicular to the chord.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: API Punch Details 2 - Nominal Load Method - API RP2A-WSD2000
Field: Joint
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a J oint object.
Field: Chord
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a chord.
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Field: Brace 4/27/2009
Field: Brace
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a line object considered to be a brace.
Field: JointClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The joint classification associated with a Brace-type element. This is either K Overlap, K
Gap, T & Y, Cross w/o Diaph, or Cross with Diaph.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: OneThirdInc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if a one third stress increase is applied. Otherwise it is No.
Field: Ratio1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-WSD2000 equation 4.3.1-5a.
Field: Ratio2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-WSD2000 equation 4.3.1-5b.
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Field: Ratio3 4/27/2009
Field: Ratio3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio obtained using API RP2A-WSD2000 equation 4.3.2-2.
Field: RatioGov
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The governing stress ratio for the specified chord and brace.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The code equation used to calculate the governing stress ratio.
Field: ChordP
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial force in the chord.
Field: ChordInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The in-plane moment in the chord. In-plane means in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: ChordOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The out-of-plane moment in the chord. Out-of-plane means out of the plane of the chord
and brace.
Field: BraceP
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial force in the brace.
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Field: BraceInM 4/27/2009
Field: BraceInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The in-plane moment in the brace. In-plane means in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: BraceOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The out-of-plane moment in the brace. Out-of-plane means out of the plane of the chord
and brace.
Field: QuAxial
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qu factor for axial load used in evaluating the punching load.
Field: QuInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qu factor for in-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. In-plane means
in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: QuOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qu factor for out-of-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. Out-of-
plane means out of the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: QfAxial
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for axial load used in evaluating the punching load.
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Field: QfInM 4/27/2009
Field: QfInM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for in-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. In-plane means
in the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: QfOutM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qf factor for out-of-plane moment used in evaluating the punching load. Out-of-
plane means out of the plane of the chord and brace.
Field: Pa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The allowable axial force in the brace.
Field: MaIn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The allowable in-plane bending moment in the brace. In-plane means in the plane of the
chord and brace.
Field: MaOut
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The allowable out-of-plane bending moment in the brace. Out-of-plane means out of the
plane of the chord and brace.
Field: Fyc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The smaller of the yield strength of the chord member or 2/3 of the tensile strength of the
chord member.
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Field: BraceAngle 4/27/2009
Field: BraceAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured in degrees from the Chord-type element to the Brace-type element.
Field: Gap
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The gap distance associated with the brace. This item only applies when the joint
classification is K Gap.
Field: ChordTh
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the chord member.
Field: BraceTh
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The thickness of the brace member.
Field: ChordDiam
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the chord member.
Field: BraceDiam
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The diameter of the brace member.
Field: Tau
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The thickness of the brace member divided by the thickness of the chord member.
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Field: Beta 4/27/2009

Tau =BraceTh / ChordTh.
Field: Beta
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The diameter of the brace member divided by the diameter of the chord member.

Beta =BraceDiam / ChordDiam.
Field: Gamma
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The diameter of the chord member divided by two times the thickness of the chord
member.

Gamma =ChordDiam / (2 * ChordTh).
Field: QBeta
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Q subscript Beta factor.
Field: Qg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Qg factor.
Field: PPerp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load component perpendicular to the chord.
Field: WeldThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The lesser of the weld throat thickness or the thickness t of the thinner brace.
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Field: L1OverL 4/27/2009
Field: L1OverL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The perimeter of the portion of the brace that contacts the chord (L1) divided by the
perimeter of the portion of the brace that would contact the chord if no overlap existed.
Field: L2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The projected chord length (one side) of the overlapping weld, measured perpendicular to
the chord, in an overlapping joint.
Field: PPerpAllow
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The allowable axial load component perpendicular to the chord.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Bridge Seismic Design 01 - Bent D-C - AASHTOLRFD07
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
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Field: BridgeObj 4/27/2009
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SDCategory
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Bridge Seismic Design Category.
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the span that the bent belongs to.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the bent.
Field: Direction
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The Direction is either transverse or longitudinal direction of the bent.
Field: GenDispl
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a Generalized Displacement.
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Field: Demand 4/27/2009
Field: Demand
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Displacement demand. For SDC =B and C, the demand is obtained from the response
spectrum analysis results of this bridge object; for SDC =D, the demand is obtained from
the response spectrum analysis results of each bent.
Field: Capacity
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Displacement capacity. For SDC =B, capacity =0.12 Ho (-1.27 ln(x) - 0.32) >=0.12 Ho;
for SDC =C, capacity =0.12 Ho (-2.32 ln(x) - 1.22) >=0.12 Ho, in which x =factor * Bo
/ Ho, Ho : column height measure from top of footng to top of column, Bo : Column
section diameter or width measured parallel to the direction of the displacement under
consideration, factor represents column end restraint condition (1.0 for fixed-free ends and
2.0 for fixed-fixed ends, interpolation for partial restraint is permitted.
Field: DCRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The ratio of Demand and capacity.
Table: Bridge Seismic Design 02 - Bent Column Force Demand
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
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Field: SpanName 4/27/2009
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the span that the bent belongs to.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the bent column.
Field: Column
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The column id in the bridge bent.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The location of the column. Either TOP or BOTTOM.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Axial force in the bridge column.
Field: V2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Vertical shear in the bridge column.
Field: V3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Horizontal shear in the bridge column.
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Field: T 4/27/2009
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Torsion in the bridge column.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Moment about the vertical axis of the bridge column.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Moment along the bridge column.
Table: Bridge Seismic Design 03 - Bent Column Idealized Moment
Capacity
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the span that the bent belongs to.
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Field: Station 4/27/2009
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the bent column.
Field: Column
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The column id in the bridge bent.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The location of the column. Either TOP or BOTTOM.
Field: GenHinge
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a generated Hinge at the column location.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Axial force in the bridge column due to the gravity load for calculating idealized moment
capacity of the column.
Field: Mp2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Idealized moment capacity about the bridge column axis 2.
Field: Mp3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Idealized moment capacity about the bridge column axis 3.
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Field: DesReqName 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Seismic Design 04 - Bent Column Cracked Properties
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the span that the bent belongs to.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the bent column.
Field: Column
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The column id in the bridge bent.
Field: FModifier
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of named property set applied to the column.
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Field: I22Mod 4/27/2009
Field: I22Mod
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor for the entire column section property I22.
Field: I33Mod
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor for the entire column section property I33.
Field: I22Top
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

The section property I22 at the top of the column.
Field: I33Top
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

The section property I33 at the top of the column.
Field: I22Bot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

The section property I22 at the bottom of the column.
Field: I33Bot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

The section property I33 at the bottom of the column.
Field: Ic22PosTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

The cracked section property Ic22 under positive moment at the top of the column.
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Field: Ic22NegTop 4/27/2009
Field: Ic22NegTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

The cracked section property Ic22 under negative moment at the top of the column.
Field: Ic33PosTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

The cracked section property Ic33 under positive moment at the top of the column.
Field: Ic33NegTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

The cracked section property Ic33 under negative moment at the top of the column.
Field: Ic22PosBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

The cracked section property Ic22 under positive moment at the bottom of the column.
Field: Ic22NegBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

The cracked section property Ic22 under negative moment at the bottom of the column.
Field: Ic33PosBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

The cracked section property Ic33 under positive moment at the bottom of the column.
Field: Ic33NegBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

The cracked section property Ic33 under negative moment at the bottom of the column.
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Field: DesReqName 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Seismic Design 05 - Support Bearing Demand - Forces
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the span that the bent belongs to.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the bent.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The type that the bearing is used for. It can be Abutment, Bent or Hinge.
Field: Bearing
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The bearing number counted from the left end of the bent cap beam/in-span
hinge/abutment to the center of the considered bearing.
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Field: P 4/27/2009
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Axial force in the bridge support bearing.
Field: V2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Vertical shear in the bridge support bearing.
Field: V3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Horizontal shear in the bridge support bearing.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Torsion in the bridge support bearing.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Moment about the vertical axis of the bridge support bearing.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Moment along the bridge support bearing.
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Field: DesReqName 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Seismic Design 06 - Support Bearing Demand -
Deformations
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the span that the bent belongs to.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the bent.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The support type.
Field: Bearing
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The Bearing index counted from the left to the right of the bridge section.
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Field: U1 4/27/2009
Field: U1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item is the deformation specified for the U1 degree of freedom.
Field: U2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item is the deformation specified for the U2 degree of freedom.
Field: U3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

This item is the deformation specified for the U3 degree of freedom.
Field: R1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

This item is the deformation specified for the R1 degree of freedom.
Field: R2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

This item is the deformation specified for the R2 degree of freedom.
Field: R3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

This item is the deformation specified for the R3 degree of freedom.
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Field: DesReqName 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Seismic Design 07 - Support Length Demand - Unscaled
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: SpanName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of the span that the bent belongs to.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the bent.
Field: Type
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The support type.
Field: Bearing
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The Bearing index counted from the left to the right of the bridge section.
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Field: SuppLength 4/27/2009
Field: SuppLength
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The unscaled support length measured normal to the support.
Table: Bridge Super Design 01 - Design Result Status
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A number that represents the design status.
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Field: Message 4/27/2009
Field: Message
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Message corresponding to the Status number.
Table: Bridge Super Design 02 - AASHTOSTD02 - CBoxStress
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
Field: Point
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Index of the stress point for the bridge section.
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Field: StressMax 4/27/2009
Field: StressMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Maximum stress at this stress point.
Field: ComboMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls maximum stress.
Field: DSetMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls maximum stress.
Field: MaxTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control maximum stress at top of this bridge section?.
Field: MaxBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control maximum stress at the bottom of this bridge section?.
Field: StressMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Minimum stress at this stress point.
Field: ComboMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls minimum stress.
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Field: DSetMin 4/27/2009
Field: DSetMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls minimum stress.
Field: MinTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control minimum stress at top of this bridge section?.
Field: MinBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control minimum stress at bottom of this bridge section?.
Field: TensLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile stress limit at this stress point.
Field: CompLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Compressive stress limit at this stress point.
Table: Bridge Super Design 03 - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxStress
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
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Field: BridgeObj 4/27/2009
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
Field: Point
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Index of the stress point for the bridge section.
Field: StressMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Maximum stress at this stress point.
Field: ComboMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls maximum stress.
Field: DSetMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls maximum stress.
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Field: MaxTop 4/27/2009
Field: MaxTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control maximum stress at top of this bridge section?.
Field: MaxBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control maximum stress at the bottom of this bridge section?.
Field: StressMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Minimum stress at this stress point.
Field: ComboMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls minimum stress.
Field: DSetMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls minimum stress.
Field: MinTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control minimum stress at top of this bridge section?.
Field: MinBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control minimum stress at bottom of this bridge section?.
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Field: TensLimit 4/27/2009
Field: TensLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile stress limit at this stress point.
Field: CompLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Compressive stress limit at this stress point.
Table: Bridge Super Design 04 - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxShear-SectProp
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
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Field: FcConc 4/27/2009
Field: FcConc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Concrete strength f'c.
Field: SqFcConcDes
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Square root of f'c with limits per 5.8.6.1.
Field: SqFcConcUni
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Square root of f'c units, ksi or MPa.
Field: FyVertRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Strength of transverse shear rebar.
Field: FyLongRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Strength of longitudinal shear rebar.
Field: PhiFactor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Resistance factor.
Field: LtWtFact
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Lambda - lightweight concrete strength reduction factor.
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Field: WdthEffV 4/27/2009
Field: WdthEffV
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Effective width of shear flow path.
Field: ATorsCir
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area inside torsion circuit.
Field: LTorsCir
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Perimeter of torsion circuit.
Table: Bridge Super Design 05 - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxShear-
SectResult
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo for these values.
Field: Step
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Step for these values.
Field: DSet
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set for these values.
Field: CtrlDCRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this combo control the D/C ratio.
Field: CtrlAsVperL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this combo control the area of transverse shear rebar per unit length (AsVperL).
Field: CtrlAsTperL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this combo control the area of torsional rebar per unit length (AsTPerL).
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Field: CtrlAsTLong 4/27/2009
Field: CtrlAsTLong
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this combo control the area of longitudial torsional rebar (AsTLong).
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Demand P for controlling D/C.
Field: V2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Demand V2 for controlling D/C.
Field: V3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Demand V3 for controlling D/C.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Demand T for controlling D/C.
Field: M2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Demand M2 for controlling D/C.
Field: M3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Demand M3 for controlling D/C.
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Field: V2WResal 4/27/2009
Field: V2WResal
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Demand V2 with resal for controlling D/C.
Field: DepthEffV
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Effective shear depth.
Field: StressTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Extreme Tensile Fiber Stress.
Field: kFactor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

K factor (eq. 5.8.6.3).
Field: TCrackRes
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Tcr (eq. 5.8.6.3-2), torsional caracking resistance.
Field: TorsEffects
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Torsion effects flag.
Field: Vc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Concrete shear resistance (eq. 5.8.6.5-4).
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Field: Vs 4/27/2009
Field: Vs
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Reinforcement shear resistance (eq. 5.8.6.5-5).
Field: Vn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Nominal concrete shear resistance (eq.5.8.6.5-1 and 5.8.6.5-2).
Field: AreaConcV
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Concrete shear area.
Field: DCRatio2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Ratio of demand and capacity (eq. 5.8.6.5-2).
Field: DCRatio3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Ratio of demand and capacity (eq. 5.8.6.5-3).
Field: DCRatioFlag
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Controlling flag for ratio of demand and capacity.
Field: DCRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Ratio of demand and capacity.
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Field: AsVPerL 4/27/2009
Field: AsVPerL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Area of shear rebar per length.
Field: AsTPerL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Area of torsional rebar per length.
Field: AsTLong
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of longitudinal torsional rebar.
Field: ResultsFlag
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Failure Flag, Pass or Fail.
Table: Bridge Super Design 06 - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxShear-WebProp
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
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Field: Station 4/27/2009
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
Field: Web
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The web name.
Field: WdthHor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Gross web Width.
Field: Inclination
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle from vertical.
Field: DiamDucts
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Duct(s) diameter.
Field: WdthHorEff
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Effective web width.
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Field: ThickEff 4/27/2009
Field: ThickEff
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Effective web thickness.
Field: DistribFact
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Load distribution factor.
Table: Bridge Super Design 07 - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxShear-
WebResult
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
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Field: Web 4/27/2009
Field: Web
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The web name.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo for these values.
Field: Step
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Step for these values.
Field: DSet
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set for these values.
Field: CtrlDCRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this combo control the D/C ratio.
Field: CtrlAsVperL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this combo control the area of transverse shear rebar per unit length (AsVperL).
Field: CtrlAsTperL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this combo control the area of torsional rebar per unit length (AsTPerL).
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Field: Vu 4/27/2009
Field: Vu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Design shear.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Design torsion.
Field: Vc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Concrete shear resistance (eq. 5.8.6.5-4).
Field: Vs
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Reinforcement shear resistance (eq. 5.8.6.5-5).
Field: Vn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Nominal concrete shear resistance (eq.5.8.6.5-1 and 5.8.6.5-2).
Field: DCRatio2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Ratio of demand and capacity (eq. 5.8.6.5-2).
Field: DCRatio3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Ratio of demand and capacity (eq. 5.8.6.5-3).
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Field: DCRatioFlag 4/27/2009
Field: DCRatioFlag
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Controlling flag for ratio of demand and capacity.
Field: DCRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Ratio of demand and capacity.
Field: AsVPerL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Area of shear rebar per length.
Field: AsTPerL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Area of torsional rebar per length.
Field: AsVFlag
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Controlling flag for area of shear rebar per length, Min =minimum, Calc =determined by
demand.
Field: AsTFlag
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Controlling flag for area of torsional rebar per length, None =not part of circuit, Min =
minimum, Calc =determined by demand.
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Field: ResultsFlag 4/27/2009
Field: ResultsFlag
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Failure Flag, Pass or Fail.
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Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
Field: ResistPos
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Positive moment resistance for the bridge section.
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Field: DemandMax 4/27/2009
Field: DemandMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Maximum moment demand for the bridge section.
Field: ComboMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls maximum moment demand.
Field: DSetMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls maximum moment demand.
Field: ResistNeg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Negative moment resistance for the bridge section.
Field: DemandMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Minimum moment demand for the bridge section.
Field: ComboMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls minimum moment demand.
Field: DSetMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls minimum moment demand.
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Field: PhiFactor 4/27/2009
Field: PhiFactor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Moment resistance factor.
Field: LtWtFact
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Lambda - lightweight concrete strength reduction factor.
Field: FcConc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Concrete strength f'c.
Field: AreaSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of the bridge section at this station.
Field: I33Sect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

The section property I33 of the bridge section at this station.
Field: I22Sect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length4 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length4

The section property I22 of the bridge section at this station.
Field: NumWebs
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Number of webs in the bridge section at this station.
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Field: SumWebWdth 4/27/2009
Field: SumWebWdth
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Sum of web widths.
Field: AreaPTTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of top prestress tendons.
Field: AreaPTBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of bottom prestress tendons.
Field: AreaSlabTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of the top slab for the bridge section at this station.
Field: AreaSlabBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of the bottom slab for the bridge section at this station.
Field: WdthSlabTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Width of the top slab for the bridge section at this station.
Field: WdthSlabBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Width of the bottom slab for the bridge section at this station.
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Field: EqThSlabTop 4/27/2009
Field: EqThSlabTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Equivalent thickness of the top slab for the bridge section at this station.
Field: EqThSlabBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Equivalent thickness of the bottom slab for the bridge section at this station.
Field: CGFibTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Distance from centroid of section to the topmost point of the bridge section at this station.
Field: CGFibBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Distance from centroid of section to the bottommost point of the bridge section at this
station.
Field: CGPTTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Distance from centroid of section to the centroid of top prestressed tendons.
Field: CGPTBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Distance from centroid of section to the centroid of bottom prestressed tendons.
Field: CGSlabTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Distance from Centroid of section to centroid of top slab.
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Field: CGSlabBot 4/27/2009
Field: CGSlabBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Distance from Centroid of section to centroid of bottom slab.
Field: EqFpuTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Fpu - specified tensile strength of top prestress tendons (weighted average).
Field: EqFpuBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Fpu - specified tensile strength of bottom prestress tendons (weighted average).
Field: kFactorTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

k - per eq. 5.7.3.1.1-2 top.
Field: kFactorBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

k - per eq. 5.7.3.1.1-2 bottom.
Field: TSectForPos
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Is section T section for positive moment?.
Field: TSectForNeg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Is section T section for negative moment?.
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Field: CDistForPos 4/27/2009
Field: CDistForPos
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

c - distance between the neutral axis and the compressive face positive.
Field: CDistForNeg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

c - distance between the neutral axis and the compressive face negative.
Field: EqFpsForPos
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Fps - average stress in the prestressing steel (eq. 5.7.3.1.1-1) positive.
Field: EqFpsForNeg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Fps - average stress in the prestressing steel (eq. 5.7.3.1.1-2) negative.
Table: Bridge Super Design 09 - AASHTOLRFD07 - CBoxPrinc
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
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Field: Station 4/27/2009
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
Field: Web
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The girder index counted from the left to the right of the bridge section.
Field: Point
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Index of the stress point for this web.
Field: StressMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Maximum stress at this stress point.
Field: ComboMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls maximum stress.
Field: DSetMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls maximum stress.
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Field: MaxWeb 4/27/2009
Field: MaxWeb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control maximum stress at this web?.
Field: StressMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Minimum stress at this stress point.
Field: ComboMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls minimum stress.
Field: DSetMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls minimum stress.
Field: MinWeb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control minimum stress at this web?.
Field: TensLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile stress limit at this stress point.
Field: CompLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Compressive stress limit at this stress point.
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Field: DesReqName 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Super Design 10 - JTG-D62-2004 - CBoxStress
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
Field: Point
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Index of the stress point for the bridge section.
Field: StressMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Maximum stress at this stress point.
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Field: ComboMax 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls maximum stress.
Field: DSetMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls maximum stress.
Field: MaxTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control maximum stress at top of this bridge section?.
Field: MaxBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control maximum stress at the bottom of this bridge section?.
Field: StressMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Minimum stress at this stress point.
Field: ComboMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls minimum stress.
Field: DSetMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls minimum stress.
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Field: MinTop 4/27/2009
Field: MinTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control minimum stress at top of this bridge section?.
Field: MinBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control minimum stress at bottom of this bridge section?.
Field: TensLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile stress limit at this stress point.
Field: CompLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Compressive stress limit at this stress point.
Table: Bridge Super Design 11 - JTG-D62-2004 - CBoxCrkStress
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
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Field: Station 4/27/2009
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
Field: Point
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Index of the stress point for the bridge section.
Field: StressMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Maximum stress at this stress point.
Field: ComboMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls maximum stress.
Field: DSetMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls maximum stress.
Field: MaxTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control maximum stress at top of this bridge section?.
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Field: MaxBot 4/27/2009
Field: MaxBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control maximum stress at the bottom of this bridge section?.
Field: TensLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile stress limit at this stress point.
Table: Bridge Super Design 12 - JTG-D62-2004 - CBoxFlexure
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
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Field: ResistPos 4/27/2009
Field: ResistPos
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Positive moment resistance for the bridge section.
Field: DemandMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Maximum moment demand for the bridge section.
Field: ComboMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls maximum moment demand.
Field: DSetMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls maximum moment demand.
Field: ResistNeg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Negative moment resistance for the bridge section.
Field: DemandMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Minimum moment demand for the bridge section.
Field: ComboMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls minimum moment demand.
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Field: DSetMin 4/27/2009
Field: DSetMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls minimum moment demand.
Field: PhiFactor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Moment resistance factor.
Field: FcdConc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

.
Field: NumWebs
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Number of webs in the bridge section at this station.
Field: SumWebWdth
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Sum of web widths.
Field: AreaPTTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of top prestress tendons.
Field: AreaPTBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of bottom prestress tendons.
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Field: AreaSlabTop 4/27/2009
Field: AreaSlabTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of the top slab for the bridge section at this station.
Field: AreaSlabBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of the bottom slab for the bridge section at this station.
Field: WdthSlabTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Width of the top slab for the bridge section at this station.
Field: WdthSlabBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Width of the bottom slab for the bridge section at this station.
Field: EqThSlabTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Equivalent thickness of the top slab for the bridge section at this station.
Field: EqThSlabBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Equivalent thickness of the bottom slab for the bridge section at this station.
Field: CGFibTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Distance from centroid of section to the topmost point of the bridge section at this station.
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Field: CGFibBot 4/27/2009
Field: CGFibBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Distance from centroid of section to the bottommost point of the bridge section at this
station.
Field: CGPTTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Distance from centroid of section to the centroid of top prestressed tendons.
Field: CGPTBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Distance from centroid of section to the centroid of bottom prestressed tendons.
Field: CGSlabTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Distance from Centroid of section to centroid of top slab.
Field:
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Distance from Centroid of section to centroid of bottom slab.
Field: EqFpuTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Fpu - specified tensile strength of top prestress tendons (weighted average).
Field: EqFpuBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Fpu - specified tensile strength of bottom prestress tendons (weighted average).
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Field: FactorXib 4/27/2009
Field: FactorXib
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Factor Xi_b per table 5.2.1 (limiting depth of compession zone).
Field: TSectForPos
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

.
Field: TSectForNeg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

.
Field: XCompForPos
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

x - depth of compression zone positive.
Field: XCompForNeg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

x - depth of compression zone negative.
Table: Bridge Super Design 13 - JTG-D62-2004 - CBoxShear-SectProp
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
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Field: BridgeObj 4/27/2009
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
Field: FcukConc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Concrete grade.
Field: FcdConc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Design concrete compression strength.
Field: FtdConc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Design concrete tendion strength.
Field: FyVertRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Strength of transverse shear rebar.
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Field: FyLongRebar 4/27/2009
Field: FyLongRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Strength of longitudinal shear rebar.
Field: Gamma0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Gamma0 factor.
Field: Alpha1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Alpha1 factor.
Field: Alpha2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Alpha2 factor.
Field: Alpha3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Alpha3 factor.
Field: Zeta
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Zeta factor.
Field: Ppercent
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Percent

P as percentage.
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Field: 13 4/27/2009
Field: 13
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area inside torsion circuit.
Field: LTorsCir
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Perimeter of torsion circuit.
Field: tMinTorsCir
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Minimum thickness of torsion circuit.
Field: WTorsCir
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length3 (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length3

Plastic torsion modulus.
Field: BetaACalc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Beta_a calculated.
Field: BetaADesign
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Beta_a used for design, set to zero if less than 0.4.
Field: Height
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Vertical section height.
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Field: AreaNp0 4/27/2009
Field: AreaNp0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Total concrete area A0 for use with Np0.
Field: ATConcLong
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of concrete on torsion circuit for rTRebarLong.
Table: Bridge Super Design 14 - JTG-D62-2004 - CBoxShear-SectResult
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo for these values.
Field: Step
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Step for these values.
Field: DSet
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set for these values.
Field: CtrlDCRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this combo control the D/C ratio.
Field: CtrlAsVperL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this combo control the area of transverse shear rebar per unit length (AsVperL).
Field: CtrlAsTperL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this combo control the area of torsional rebar per unit length (AsTPerL).
Field: CtrlAsTLong
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this combo control the area of longitudial torsional rebar (AsTLong).
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Field: Pd 4/27/2009
Field: Pd
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Demand P for controlling D/C.
Field: V2d
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Demand V2 for controlling D/C.
Field: V3d
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Demand V3 for controlling D/C.
Field: Td
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Demand T for controlling D/C.
Field: M2d
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Demand M2 for controlling D/C.
Field: M3d
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Demand Ms for controlling D/C.
Field: V2dWResal
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Demand V2 with resal for controlling D/C.
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Field: HeightEff 4/27/2009
Field: HeightEff
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Effective vertical section height from centroid of tension tendons.
Field: BetaT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Beta_t.
Field: Np0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Tendon force Np0.
Field: Ep0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Eccentricity of tendon force Np0.
Field: Zeta
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Zeta factor.
Field: DCRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Ratio of demand and capacity.
Field: AsVPerL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Area of shear rebar per length.
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Field: AsTPerL 4/27/2009
Field: AsTPerL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Area of torsional rebar per length.
Field: AsTLong
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of longitudinal torsional rebar.
Field: rsTLong
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Area ratio of longitudinal torsional rebar.
Field: AsTLongFlag
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Controling flag for Area of longitudinal torsional rebar, Min =minimum, Calc =
determined by demand.
Field: ResultsFlag
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Failure Flag, Pass or Fail.
Table: Bridge Super Design 15 - JTG-D62-2004 - CBoxShear-WebProp
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
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Field: BridgeObj 4/27/2009
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
Field: Web
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The web name.
Field: WdthHor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Effective web width.
Field: Inclination
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle from vertical.
Field: Thickness
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Web thickness.
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Field: DistribFact 4/27/2009
Field: DistribFact
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Load distribution factor.
Table: Bridge Super Design 16 - JTG-D62-2004 - CBoxShear-WebResult
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
Field: Web
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The girder index counted from the left to the right of the bridge section.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo for these values.
Field: Step
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Step for these values.
Field: DSet
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set for these values.
Field: CtrlDCRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this combo control the D/C ratio.
Field: CtrlAsVperL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this combo control the area of transverse shear rebar per unit length (AsVperL).
Field: CtrlAsTperL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this combo control the area of torsional rebar per unit length (AsTPerL).
Field: Vd
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Design shear.
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Field: Td 4/27/2009
Field: Td
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Design torsion.
Field: DCRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Ratio of demand and capacity.
Field: AsVPerL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Area of shear rebar per length.
Field: AsTPerL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Area of torsional rebar per length.
Field: AsPerL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Area of total stirrup rebar per length.
Field: rsVPerL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Area ratio of shear rebar.
Field: rsTPerL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Area ratio of torsional rebar.
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Field: rsPerL 4/27/2009
Field: rsPerL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Area ratio of total stirrup rebar.
Field: AsVFlag
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Controlling flag for area of shear rebar per length, Min =minimum, Calc =determined by
demand.
Field: AsTFlag
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Controlling flag for area of torsional rebar per length, None =not part of circuit, Min =
minimum, Calc =determined by demand.
Field: ResultsFlag
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Failure Flag, Pass or Fail.
Table: Bridge Super Design 17 - JTG-D62-2004 - CBoxPrinc
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
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Field: Station 4/27/2009
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
Field: Web
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The girder index counted from the left to the right of the bridge section.
Field: Point
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Index of the stress point for this web.
Field: StressMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Maximum stress at this stress point.
Field: ComboMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls maximum stress.
Field: DSetMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls maximum stress.
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Field: MaxWeb 4/27/2009
Field: MaxWeb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control maximum stress at this web?.
Field: StressMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Minimum stress at this stress point.
Field: ComboMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls minimum stress.
Field: DSetMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls minimum stress.
Field: MinWeb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control minimum stress at this web?.
Field: TensLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile stress limit at this stress point.
Field: CompLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Compressive stress limit at this stress point.
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Field: DesReqName 4/27/2009
Table: Bridge Super Design 18 - JTG-D62-2004 - CBoxCrkPrinc
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
Field: Web
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The girder index counted from the left to the right of the bridge section.
Field: Point
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Index of the stress point for this web.
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Field: StressMax 4/27/2009
Field: StressMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Maximum stress at this stress point.
Field: ComboMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls maximum stress.
Field: DSetMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls maximum stress.
Field: MaxWeb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control maximum stress at this web?.
Field: TensLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile stress limit at this stress point.
Table: Bridge Super Design 19 - AASHTOLRFD07 - PCCompStress
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
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Field: BridgeObj 4/27/2009
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
Field: Girder
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The girder name.
Field: GirderPart
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Slab or Beam.
Field: Point
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Index of the stress point for this GirderPart.
Field: LLDF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Live load distribution factor for moment.
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Field: StressMax 4/27/2009
Field: StressMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Maximum stress at this stress point.
Field: ComboMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls maximum stress.
Field: DSetMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls maximum stress.
Field: MaxTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control maximum stress at top of this bridge section?.
Field: MaxBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control maximum stress at the bottom of this bridge section?.
Field: StressMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Minimum stress at this stress point.
Field: ComboMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls minimum stress.
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Field: DSetMin 4/27/2009
Field: DSetMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls minimum stress.
Field: MinTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control minimum stress at top of this bridge section?.
Field: MinBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this stress point control minimum stress at bottom of this bridge section?.
Field: TensLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Tensile stress limit at this stress point.
Field: CompLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Compressive stress limit at this stress point.
Table: Bridge Super Design 20 - AASHTOLRFD07 - PCCompShear-Prop
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
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Field: BridgeObj 4/27/2009
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
Field: Girder
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The girder name.
Field: FyVertRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Strength of transverse shear rebar.
Field: FyLongRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Strength of longitudinal shear rebar.
Field: EsLongRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Modulus of elasticity of longitudinal rebar.
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Field: LLDistFactV 4/27/2009
Field: LLDistFactV
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Live load distribution factor for shear.
Field: LLDistFactM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Live load distribution factor for moment.
Field: LLDistFact
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Distribution factor applied to entire section Nu and Vp to obtain girder Nu and Vp.
Table: Bridge Super Design 21 - AASHTOLRFD07 - PCCompShear-
Result
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
Field: Girder
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The girder name.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo for these values.
Field: Step
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Step for these values.
Field: DSet
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set for these values.
Field: CtrlDCRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this combo control the D/C ratio.
Field: CtrlAsVperL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this combo control the area of transverse shear rebar per unit length (AsVperL).
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Field: CtrlAsLBeam 4/27/2009
Field: CtrlAsLBeam
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this combo control the area of longitudinal rebar in the beam bottom flange.
Field: CtrlAsLSlab
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Does this combo control the area of longitudinal rebar in the composite slab.
Field: Vu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Factored shear force.
Field: Nu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Factored axial force (positive if tensile).
Field: Mu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Factored moment.
Field: Vp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Component in the direction of the applied shear of the effective prestressing force. If same
sign as Vu then the component is resisting the applied shear.
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Field: DepthEff 4/27/2009
Field: DepthEff
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Effective depth from extreme compression fiber to the centroid of the tensile force in the
tensile reinforcement.
Field: DepthEffV
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Effective shear depth.
Field: AreaPTLong
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of longitudinal prestressed tendons on the tension flexural side of girder.
Field: Fpu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Specified tensile strength of prestressed tendons.
Field: Ept
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Modulus of elasticity of prestressing tendons.
Field: AreaConc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of concrete on the flexural tension side of the member. (Figure 5.8.3.4.2-1).
Field: Ec
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Modulus of elasticity of beam concrete.
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Field: DCRatio 4/27/2009
Field: DCRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Ratio of demand and capacity.
Field: FailureFlag
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Pass or Fail.
Field: EpsilonS
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strain in nonprestressed longitudinal tension reinforcement. per eq. 5.8.3.4.2-4.
Field: BetaFact
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Factor indicating ability of diagonally cracked concrete to transmit tension and shear per
5.8.3.4.2-2.
Field: ThetaAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

Angle of inclination of diagonal compressive stresses per 5.8.3.4.2-3.
Field: Vc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Concrete shear resistance (eq. 5.8.6.5-4).
Field: Vs
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Transverse reinforcement shear resistance (eq. 5.8.6.5-5).
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Field: AsVPerL 4/27/2009
Field: AsVPerL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Area of transverse shear reinforcement per unit length.
Field: AsVFlag
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Controlling flag for AsVPerL.
Field: AsSlabLong
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of longitudinal reinforcement in composite slab.
Field: AsBeamLong
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of longitudinal reinforcement in beam bottom flange.
Table: Bridge Super Design 22 - AASHTOLRFD07 - PCCompFlexure
Field: DesReqName
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge design request.
Field: BridgeObj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The name of a bridge object.
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Field: Station 4/27/2009
Field: Station
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The station of the output section cut.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Whether the output is just before or just after this station.
Field: Girder
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The girder name.
Field: ResistPos
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Positive moment resistance for the girder.
Field: DemandMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Maximum moment demand for the girder.
Field: ComboMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls maximum moment demand.
Field: DSetMax
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls maximum moment demand.
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Field: ResistNeg 4/27/2009
Field: ResistNeg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Negative moment resistance for the girder.
Field: DemandMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Minimun moment demand for the girder.
Field: ComboMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Combo that controls minimum moment demand.
Field: DSetMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Demand set that controls minimum moment demand.
Field: PhiFactor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Moment resistance factor.
Field: AreaPTTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of top prestress tendons.
Field: AreaPTBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Area of bottom prestress tendons.
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Field: CGPTTop 4/27/2009
Field: CGPTTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Distance from centroid of section to the centroid of top prestressed tendons.
Field: CGPTBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Distance from centroid of section to the centroid of bottom prestressed tendons.
Field: AreaSlabTri
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

Tributary area of the composite slab.
Field: ThSlab
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Thickness of the composite slab.
Field: WdthSlabEff
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Effective width of the composite slab.
Field: ThBeamTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Thickness of the beam top flange.
Field: WdthBeamTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Width of the beam top flange.
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Field: WdthBeamWeb 4/27/2009
Field: WdthBeamWeb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Width of the beam web.
Field: ThBeamBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Thickness of the beam bottom flange.
Field: WdthBeamBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Width of the beam bottom flange.
Field: DepthGirder
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Depth of the composite girder.
Field: CGFibTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Distance from centroid of section to the topmost point of the bridge section at this station.
Field: CGFibBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

Distance from centroid of section to the bottommost point of the bridge section at this
station.
Field: EqFpuTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Fpu - specified tensile strength of top prestress tendons (weighted average).
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Field: EqFpuBot 4/27/2009
Field: EqFpuBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Fpu - specified tensile strength of bottom prestress tendons (weighted average).
Field: kFactorTop
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

k - per eq. 5.7.3.1.1-2 top.
Field: kFactorBot
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

k - per eq. 5.7.3.1.1-2 bottom.
Field: FcConcSlab
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Concrete strength f'c of the slab.
Field: FcConcBeam
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Concrete strength f'c of the beam.
Field: FcConcAvg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Concrete strength f'c of the compression block.
Field: TSectForPos
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Is section T section for positive moment?.
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Field: TSectForNeg 4/27/2009
Field: TSectForNeg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

Is section T section for negative moment?.
Field: BlockFactor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Stress block factor beta per 5.7.2.2 - average.
Field: CDistForPos
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

c - distance between the neutral axis and the compressive face positive.
Field: CDistForNeg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

c - distance between the neutral axis and the compressive face negative.
Field: ADistForPos
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

a - Compression block depth positive.
Field: ADistForNeg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

a - Compression block depth negative.
Field: CompBlockPos
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Extend of a compression block for positive moment.
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Field: CompBlockNeg 4/27/2009
Field: CompBlockNeg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Extend of a compression block for negative moment.
Field: EqFpsForPos
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Fps - average stress in the prestressing steel (eq. 5.7.3.1.1-1) positive.
Field: EqFpsForNeg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Fps - average stress in the prestressing steel (eq. 5.7.3.1.1-2) negative.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear, or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
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Field: RatioType 4/27/2009
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear, or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
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Field: MMajor 4/27/2009
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Torsion 4/27/2009
Field: Torsion
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: MMinRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: Pn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The nominal axial compressive strength (AISI C4).
Field: Pn0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The nominal axial compressive strength determined in accordance with section AISI C4
assuming Fn =Fy (AISI 5.2.1).
Field: Tn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The nominal axial tensile strength (AISI C2).
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Field: OmegaC 4/27/2009
Field: OmegaC
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor of safety for axial compression (AISI C4, 5.2).
Field: OmegaT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor of safety for axial tension (AISI C2, 5.1).
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MnMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The controlling nominal flexural strength about major axis (AISI C3).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MnYieldMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about major axis based on reduced cross-section and
initiation of yielding (AISI C3.1.1), excluding the provision of lateral-torsional buckling
(AISI C3.1.2).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: MnLTBMaj 4/27/2009
Field: MnLTBMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about major axis considering only the provision of lateral-
torsional buckling (AISI C3.1.2).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MntMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about major axis based on gross full cross-section and
initiation of yielding at the tension fiber (AISI 5.1.1).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: OmegaBMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factor of safety for major direction bending involving the limit state of lateral-
torsional buckling (AISI 3.1.2, 5.1.1, 5.2.1)

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: OmegaByMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factor of safety for major direction bending involving the limit state of initiation of
yielding. The program considers the stiffening effect of the extreme compression flange
for bending about the major axis (AISI 3.1.1, 5.1.1, 5.2.1)

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CmMajor 4/27/2009
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length (AISI 5.2.1).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CtfMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Ctf, for major axis bending used in determining the elastic critical
moment, Me. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length
(AISI C3.1.2-12).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: AlphaMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Alpha, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the second order effect of axial compression in amplifying moment (AISI 5.2.1).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: KMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: LFactMajor 4/27/2009
Field: LFactMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, for major axis bending used in determining the nominal moment
capacity based on lateral-torsional buckling. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment
distribution along the length (AISI 3.1.2-11).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MnMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The controlling nominal flexural strength about minor axis (AISI C3).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: MnYieldMin 4/27/2009
Field: MnYieldMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about minor axis based on reduced cross-section and
initiation of yielding (AISI C3.1.1), excluding the provision of lateral-torsional buckling
(AISI C3.1.2).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MnLTBMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about minor axis considering only the provision of lateral-
torsional buckling (AISI C3.1.2).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MntMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about minor axis based on gross full cross-section and
initiation of yielding at the tension fiber (AISI 5.1.1).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: OmegaBMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factor of safety for minor direction bending involving the limit state of lateral-
torsional buckling (AISI 3.1.2, 5.1.1, 5.2.1)

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: OmegaByMin 4/27/2009
Field: OmegaByMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factor of safety for minor direction bending involving the limit state of initiation of
yielding. The program considers the stiffening effect of the extreme compression flange
for bending about the major axis (AISI 3.1.1, 5.1.1, 5.2.1)

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length (AISI 5.2.1).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: AlphaMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Alpha, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the second order effect of axial compression in amplifying moment (AISI 5.2.1).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: KMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: LFactMinor 4/27/2009
Field: LFactMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: SectClass 4/27/2009
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Non-Slender, Slender or Too Slender indicating the classification of the
section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: MuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Torsionu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
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Field: TotalRatio 4/27/2009
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
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Field: PuDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: PuDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
Field: Pn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The nominal axial compressive strength (AISI C4).
Field: Pn0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The nominal axial compressive strength determined in accordance with section AISI C4
assuming Fn =Fy (AISI 5.2.2).
Field: Tn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The nominal axial tensile strength (AISI C2).
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor for axial compression (AISI C4, 5.2).
Field: PhiT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor for axial tension (AISI C2, 5.1).
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Field: MuMajDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: MuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MnMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The controlling nominal flexural strength about major axis (AISI C3).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MnYieldMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about major axis based on reduced cross-section and
initiation of yielding (AISI C3.1.1), excluding the provision of lateral-torsional buckling
(AISI C3.1.2).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MnLTBMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about major axis considering only the provision of lateral-
torsional buckling (AISI C3.1.2).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: MntMaj 4/27/2009
Field: MntMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about major axis based on gross full cross-section and
initiation of yielding at the tension fiber (AISI 5.1.2).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiBMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The resistance factor for major direction bending involving the limit state of lateral-
torsional buckling (AISI 3.1.2, 5.1.2, 5.2.2)

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiByMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The resistance factor for major direction bending involving the limit state of initiation of
yielding. The program considers the stiffening effect of the extreme compression flange
for bending about the major axis (AISI 3.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.2.2)

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length (AISI 5.2.2).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CtfMajor 4/27/2009
Field: CtfMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Ctf, for major axis bending used in determining the elastic critical
moment, Me. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length
(AISI C3.1.2-12).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: AlphaMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Alpha, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the second order effect of axial compression in amplifying moment (AISI 5.2.2).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: KMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: LFactMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Cb 4/27/2009
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, for major axis bending used in determining the nominal moment
capacity based on lateral-torsional buckling. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment
distribution along the length (AISI 3.1.2-11).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MnMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The controlling nominal flexural strength about minor axis (AISI C3).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MnYieldMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about minor axis based on reduced cross-section and
initiation of yielding (AISI C3.1.1), excluding the provision of lateral-torsional buckling
(AISI C3.1.2).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: MnLTBMin 4/27/2009
Field: MnLTBMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about minor axis considering only the provision of lateral-
torsional buckling (AISI C3.1.2).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MntMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about minor axis based on gross full cross-section and
initiation of yielding at the tension fiber (AISI 5.1.2).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiBMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The resistance factor for minor direction bending involving the limit state of lateral-
torsional buckling (AISI 3.1.2, 5.1.2, 5.2.2)

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiByMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The resistance factor for minor direction bending involving the limit state of initiation of
yielding. The program considers the stiffening effect of the extreme compression flange
for bending about the major axis (AISI 3.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.2.2)

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CmMinor 4/27/2009
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length (AISI 5.2.2).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: AlphaMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Alpha, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the second order effect of axial compression in amplifying moment (AISI 5.2.2).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: KMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: LFactMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Fy 4/27/2009
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Non-Slender, Slender or Too Slender indicating the classification of the
section.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
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Field: VnMajor 4/27/2009
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VnMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: OmegaVMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TorsionMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VnMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: OmegaVMinor 4/27/2009
Field: OmegaVMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TorsionMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: VMajorCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VnMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VnMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TorsionMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VnMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: PhiVMinor 4/27/2009
Field: PhiVMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TorsionMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Ratio 4/27/2009
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear, or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear, or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: MMinor 4/27/2009
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Torsion
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
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Field: TotalRatio 4/27/2009
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
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Field: PDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: Pn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The nominal axial compressive strength (AISI C4).
Field: Pn0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The nominal axial compressive strength determined in accordance with section AISI C4
assuming Fn =Fy (AISI 5.2.1).
Field: Tn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The nominal axial tensile strength (AISI C2).
Field: OmegaC
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor of safety for axial compression (AISI C4, 5.2).
Field: OmegaT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor of safety for axial tension (AISI C2, 5.1).
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.
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Field: MnMajor 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MnMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The controlling nominal flexural strength about major axis (AISI C3).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MnYieldMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about major axis based on reduced cross-section and
initiation of yielding (AISI C3.1.1), excluding the provision of lateral-torsional buckling
(AISI C3.1.2).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MnLTBMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about major axis considering only the provision of lateral-
torsional buckling (AISI C3.1.2).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MntMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about major axis based on gross full cross-section and
initiation of yielding at the tension fiber (AISI 5.1.1).

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Field: OmegaBMaj 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: OmegaBMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factor of safety for major direction bending involving the limit state of lateral-
torsional buckling (AISI 3.1.2, 5.1.1, 5.2.1)

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: OmegaByMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factor of safety for major direction bending involving the limit state of initiation of
yielding. The program considers the stiffening effect of the extreme compression flange
for bending about the major axis (AISI 3.1.1, 5.1.1, 5.2.1)

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length (AISI 5.2.1).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CtfMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Ctf, for major axis bending used in determining the elastic critical
moment, Me. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length
(AISI C3.1.2-12).

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Field: AlphaMajor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: AlphaMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Alpha, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the second order effect of axial compression in amplifying moment (AISI 5.2.1).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: KMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: LFactMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, for major axis bending used in determining the nominal moment
capacity based on lateral-torsional buckling. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment
distribution along the length (AISI 3.1.2-11).
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Field: MMinDsgn 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MnMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The controlling nominal flexural strength about minor axis (AISI C3).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MnYieldMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about minor axis based on reduced cross-section and
initiation of yielding (AISI C3.1.1), excluding the provision of lateral-torsional buckling
(AISI C3.1.2).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MnLTBMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about minor axis considering only the provision of lateral-
torsional buckling (AISI C3.1.2).

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Field: MntMin 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MntMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about minor axis based on gross full cross-section and
initiation of yielding at the tension fiber (AISI 5.1.1).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: OmegaBMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factor of safety for minor direction bending involving the limit state of lateral-
torsional buckling (AISI 3.1.2, 5.1.1, 5.2.1)

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: OmegaByMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factor of safety for minor direction bending involving the limit state of initiation of
yielding. The program considers the stiffening effect of the extreme compression flange
for bending about the major axis (AISI 3.1.1, 5.1.1, 5.2.1)

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length (AISI 5.2.1).

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Field: AlphaMinor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: AlphaMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Alpha, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the second order effect of axial compression in amplifying moment (AISI 5.2.1).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: KMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: LFactMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Non-Slender, Slender or Too Slender indicating the classification of the
section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Torsionu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
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Field: PRatio 4/27/2009
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PuDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
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Field: Pn 4/27/2009
Field: Pn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The nominal axial compressive strength (AISI C4).
Field: Pn0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The nominal axial compressive strength determined in accordance with section AISI C4
assuming Fn =Fy (AISI 5.2.2).
Field: Tn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The nominal axial tensile strength (AISI C2).
Field: PhiC
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor for axial compression (AISI C4, 5.2).
Field: PhiT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resistance factor for axial tension (AISI C2, 5.1).
Field: MuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: MnMajor 4/27/2009
Field: MnMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The controlling nominal flexural strength about major axis (AISI C3).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MnYieldMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about major axis based on reduced cross-section and
initiation of yielding (AISI C3.1.1), excluding the provision of lateral-torsional buckling
(AISI C3.1.2).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MnLTBMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about major axis considering only the provision of lateral-
torsional buckling (AISI C3.1.2).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MntMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about major axis based on gross full cross-section and
initiation of yielding at the tension fiber (AISI 5.1.2).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: PhiBMaj 4/27/2009
Field: PhiBMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The resistance factor for major direction bending involving the limit state of lateral-
torsional buckling (AISI 3.1.2, 5.1.2, 5.2.2)

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiByMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The resistance factor for major direction bending involving the limit state of initiation of
yielding. The program considers the stiffening effect of the extreme compression flange
for bending about the major axis (AISI 3.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.2.2)

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length (AISI 5.2.2).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CtfMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Ctf, for major axis bending used in determining the elastic critical
moment, Me. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length
(AISI C3.1.2-12).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: AlphaMajor 4/27/2009
Field: AlphaMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Alpha, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the second order effect of axial compression in amplifying moment (AISI 5.2.2).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: KMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: LFactMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, for major axis bending used in determining the nominal moment
capacity based on lateral-torsional buckling. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment
distribution along the length (AISI 3.1.2-11).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: MuMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: MuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MnMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The controlling nominal flexural strength about minor axis (AISI C3).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MnYieldMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about minor axis based on reduced cross-section and
initiation of yielding (AISI C3.1.1), excluding the provision of lateral-torsional buckling
(AISI C3.1.2).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MnLTBMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about minor axis considering only the provision of lateral-
torsional buckling (AISI C3.1.2).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: MntMin 4/27/2009
Field: MntMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The nominal flexural strength about minor axis based on gross full cross-section and
initiation of yielding at the tension fiber (AISI 5.1.2).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiBMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The resistance factor for minor direction bending involving the limit state of lateral-
torsional buckling (AISI 3.1.2, 5.1.2, 5.2.2)

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiByMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The resistance factor for minor direction bending involving the limit state of initiation of
yielding. The program considers the stiffening effect of the extreme compression flange
for bending about the major axis (AISI 3.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.2.2)

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length (AISI 5.2.2).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: AlphaMinor 4/27/2009
Field: AlphaMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Alpha, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the second order effect of axial compression in amplifying moment (AISI 5.2.2).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: KMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: LFactMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Non-Slender, Slender or Too Slender indicating the classification of the
section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: VMajorCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VnMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VnMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: OmegaVMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TorsionMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VnMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: OmegaVMinor 4/27/2009
Field: OmegaVMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TorsionMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: VMajorCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VnMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VnMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TorsionMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VnMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: PhiVMinor 4/27/2009
Field: PhiVMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TorsionMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
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Field: VMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: PMMArea 4/27/2009
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: PMMCombo 4/27/2009
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
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Field: VMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: PMMArea 4/27/2009
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: PMMCombo 4/27/2009
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
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Field: VMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: PMMArea 4/27/2009
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: PMMCombo 4/27/2009
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
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Field: VMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: PMMArea 4/27/2009
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: PMMCombo 4/27/2009
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
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Field: VMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: PMMArea 4/27/2009
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: PMMCombo 4/27/2009
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
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Field: VMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: PMMArea 4/27/2009
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: PMMCombo 4/27/2009
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
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Field: VMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
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Field: FBotCombo 4/27/2009
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
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Field: TLngCombo 4/27/2009
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: FBotArea 4/27/2009
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TLngArea 4/27/2009
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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Field: FTopArea 4/27/2009
A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar 4/27/2009
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
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Field: FBotArea 4/27/2009
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TLngArea 4/27/2009
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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Field: FTopArea 4/27/2009
A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar 4/27/2009
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
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Field: FBotArea 4/27/2009
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TLngArea 4/27/2009
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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Field: FTopArea 4/27/2009
A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar 4/27/2009
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
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design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TLngArea 4/27/2009
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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Field: FTopArea 4/27/2009
A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar 4/27/2009
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
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design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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Field: FTopArea 4/27/2009
A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar 4/27/2009
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
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design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TLngArea 4/27/2009
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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Field: FTopArea 4/27/2009
A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar 4/27/2009
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
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design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TLngArea 4/27/2009
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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Field: FTopArea 4/27/2009
A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar 4/27/2009
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
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design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TLngArea 4/27/2009
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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Field: FTopArea 4/27/2009
A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar 4/27/2009
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
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design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TLngArea 4/27/2009
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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Field: FTopArea 4/27/2009
A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar 4/27/2009
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Concrete Design 3 - Joint Summary Data - ACI 318-02
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
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design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Table: Concrete Design 3 - Joint Summary Data - ACI 318-05/IBC2003
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Concrete Design 3 - Joint Summary Data - ACI 318-99
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

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Field: JSMajRatio 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMinRatio 4/27/2009
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Concrete Design 3 - Joint Summary Data - AS 3600-01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: JSMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
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design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

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Field: JSMajRatio 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMinRatio 4/27/2009
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: JSMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinRatio 4/27/2009
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
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Field: CBMinRatio 4/27/2009
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

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Field: JSMajRatio 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMinRatio 4/27/2009
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Concrete Design 3 - Joint Summary Data - Eurocode 2-2004
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: JSMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinRatio 4/27/2009
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
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design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Concrete Design 3 - Joint Summary Data - Hong Kong CP 2004
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

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For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
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design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

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Field: JSMajRatio 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMinRatio 4/27/2009
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: JSMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
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design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Concrete Design 3 - Joint Summary Data - UBC97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

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Field: JSMajRatio 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMinRatio 4/27/2009
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: PMMArea 4/27/2009
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Concrete Details 1 - Column Summary Data - ACI 318-05/IBC2003
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: PMMCombo 4/27/2009
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
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Field: VMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: PMMArea 4/27/2009
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: PMMCombo 4/27/2009
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
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Field: VMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: PMMArea 4/27/2009
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: PMMCombo 4/27/2009
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
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Field: VMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: PMMArea 4/27/2009
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: PMMCombo 4/27/2009
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
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Field: VMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: PMMArea 4/27/2009
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: PMMCombo 4/27/2009
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
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Field: VMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: PMMArea 4/27/2009
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: PMMCombo 4/27/2009
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
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Field: VMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: DesignOpt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Check or Design indicating whether the frame object is to be checked or
designed.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: PMMCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM bar area or ratio is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: PMMArea 4/27/2009
Field: PMMArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal rebar area required for the axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM)
design at the specified location. This item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is
Design.
Field: PMMRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial force plus biaxial moment (PMM) stress ratio at the specified location. This
item is only applicable if the DesignOpt item is Check.
Field: VMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for major
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear bar area per unit
length is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for minor
shear at the specified location.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Concrete Details 2 - Beam Summary Data - ACI 318-02
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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Field: FTopArea 4/27/2009
A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar 4/27/2009
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
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Field: FBotArea 4/27/2009
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TLngArea 4/27/2009
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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Field: FTopArea 4/27/2009
A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar 4/27/2009
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
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design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TLngArea 4/27/2009
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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Field: FTopArea 4/27/2009
A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar 4/27/2009
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
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design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TLngArea 4/27/2009
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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Field: FTopArea 4/27/2009
A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar 4/27/2009
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
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design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
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design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar 4/27/2009
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
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design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TLngArea 4/27/2009
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar 4/27/2009
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
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design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TLngArea 4/27/2009
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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Field: FTopArea 4/27/2009
A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar 4/27/2009
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
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design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TLngArea 4/27/2009
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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Field: FTopArea 4/27/2009
A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar 4/27/2009
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
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design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TLngArea 4/27/2009
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: FTopCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural top bar area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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Field: FTopArea 4/27/2009
A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FTopArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal top rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: FBotCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the flexural bottom bar area is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: FBotArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The total longitudinal bottom rebar area required for flexure at the specified location. This
does not include the area of longitudinal rebar required for torsion, if any.
Field: VCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear rebar area per unit length
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: VRebar 4/27/2009
Field: VRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area of transverse shear reinforcing per unit length along the beam for shear
at the specified location. This does not include the area of transverse reinforcing required
for torsion, if any.
Field: TLngCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of longitudinal rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
Field: TLngArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required area of longitudinal reinforcing required for torsion. This does not include
the area of longitudinal rebar required for flexure, if any.
Field: TTrnCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the area of transverse rebar for
torsion is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).
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Field: TTrnRebar 4/27/2009
Field: TTrnRebar
Field is Imported: No
Format: Rebar Area/Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: in2/ft

The required area per unit length along the beam of one leg of a closed stirrup around the
perimeter of the beam at the specified location. This does not include the area of
transverse reinforcing required for shear, if any.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: JSMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinRatio 4/27/2009
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
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design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

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Field: JSMajRatio 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: JSMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
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design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

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Field: JSMajRatio 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMinRatio 4/27/2009
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: JSMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
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design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

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For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMinRatio 4/27/2009
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Concrete Details 3 - Joint Summary Data - Eurocode 2-2004
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: JSMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinRatio 4/27/2009
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
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design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Concrete Details 3 - Joint Summary Data - Hong Kong CP 2004
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

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For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMinRatio 4/27/2009
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: JSMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
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design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Concrete Details 3 - Joint Summary Data - KCI-1999
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

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Field: JSMajRatio 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMinRatio 4/27/2009
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: JSMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
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design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Concrete Details 3 - Joint Summary Data - Singapore CP 65:99
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: JSMinCombo 4/27/2009
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: JSMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

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Field: JSMajRatio 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the joint shear ratio associated with
the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: JSMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the joint shear divided by the joint shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMajCombo 4/27/2009
Field: CBMajCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column major axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CBMinCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam capacity ratio
associated with the column minor axis is reported. It is either the name of a specified
design load combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by
(SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that either the design loads
were obtained by applying special, code-specific, multipliers to all or part of the specified
design load combination; or that the design was based on the capacity of other members
(or other design locations for the same member).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CBMinRatio 4/27/2009
Field: CBMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam capacity ratio associated with the column major axis. This is the sum of
the column capacities divided by the sum of the beam capacities at the top of the specified
column.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - AISC-ASD01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - AISC-ASD89
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Ratio 4/27/2009
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - AISC-LRFD93
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
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Field: RatioType 4/27/2009
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - AISC-LRFD99
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - API RP2A-WSD2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - ASCE 10-97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Ratio 4/27/2009
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - BS5950 2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
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Field: RatioType 4/27/2009
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - BS5950 90
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - Chinese 2002
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - CISC 95
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Ratio 4/27/2009
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - EUROCODE 3-1993
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
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Field: RatioType 4/27/2009
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - Eurocode 3-2005
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - Indian IS:800-1998
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - Italian UNI 10011
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - UBC97-ASD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Ratio 4/27/2009
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 1 - Summary Data - UBC97-LRFD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
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Field: RatioType 4/27/2009
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Design 2 - PMM Details - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VrMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
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Field: MMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM-VVT stress ratio consists of the sum of the axial, major moment, minor
moment, major shear, minor shear and torsion components. See the appropriate equation
for the details.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear component of the total PMM-VVT stress ratio. The total PMM-VVT
stress ratio consists of the sum of the axial, major moment, minor moment, major shear,
minor shear and torsion components. See the appropriate equation for the details.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TorRatio 4/27/2009
Field: TorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The torsional component of the total PMM-VVT stress ratio. The total PMM-VVT stress
ratio consists of the sum of the axial, major moment, minor moment, major shear, minor
shear and torsion components. See the appropriate equation for the details.
Field: DCLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PrDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
Field: PcComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compressive force capacity.
Field: PcTension
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tensile force capacity.
Field: MrMajorDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: McMajor 4/27/2009
Field: McMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MrMinorDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: McMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XLMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLLTB
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for lateral-torsional buckling for the frame object. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: K1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis with an assumption
that the frame is braced at the joints against sidesway. This item is specified as a fraction
of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length gives the effective
length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined. For beam
design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be specified in the
overwrites. This factor is used for B1 factor.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: K1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis with an assumption
that the frame is braced at the joints against sidesway. This item is specified as a fraction
of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length gives the effective
length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined. For beam
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design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be specified in the
overwrites. This factor is used for B1 factor.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: K2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: K2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: KLTB
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for lateral-torsional buckling. This item is specified as a fraction of
the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length gives the effective
length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined. For beam
design, this factor is taken as 1 by default. The should be set by the user.
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Field: CmMajor 4/27/2009
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.
Field: B1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: B1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
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Field: SDC 4/27/2009
Field: SDC
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", or "F". This is related to seismic design. This is a
function of Occupancy Category and Sds or Sd1. See AISC 7-05 section 11.6 for details.
Field: Omega0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is called the System Overstrength Factor. This is a function of Seismic Force
Resisting System. It can assume different values in two orthogonal directions. The
Omega0 value specified here is solely used for design. The program uses the same value
for all directions. See AISC 7-05 section 12.2.1 and Table 12.2-1 for details.
Field: SystemCd
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is called the Deflection Amplification Factor. This is a function of Seismic Force
Resisting System. It can assume different values in two orthogonal directions. The Cd
value specified here is solely used for design. The program uses the same value for all
directions. See AISC 7-05 section 12.2.1 and Table 12.2-1 for details.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
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Field: MMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: ffa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design axial stress.
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Field: Fa 4/27/2009
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial tensile stress.
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FeMajor 4/27/2009
Field: FeMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for major axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Cb 4/27/2009
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ffbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FeMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for minor axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

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Field: CmMinor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: SeisZone 4/27/2009
Field: SeisZone
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The seismic zone. This is either Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3 or Zone 4.
Field: Omega0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Omega0 factor that is related to seismic force and ductility.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.
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Field: MMinor 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
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Field: Equation 4/27/2009
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: SRLimit 4/27/2009
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: ffa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design axial stress.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial tensile stress.
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: ffbMajor 4/27/2009
Field: ffbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FeMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for major axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ffbMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ffbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FeMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for minor axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
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Field: MajAxisAng 4/27/2009
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
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Field: MMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PuDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
Field: PhiPnc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compressive force capacity.
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Field: PhiPnt 4/27/2009
Field: PhiPnt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tensile force capacity.
Field: MuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMnMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.
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Field: B2Major 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
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Field: MuMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: MuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMnMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: B2Minor 4/27/2009
Field: B2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: SeisZone 4/27/2009
Field: SeisZone
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The seismic zone. This is either Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3 or Zone 4.
Field: Omega0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Omega0 factor that is related to seismic force and ductility.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.
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Field: MuMinor 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
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Field: Equation 4/27/2009
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: SRLimit 4/27/2009
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PuDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
Field: PhiPnc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compressive force capacity.
Field: PhiPnt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tensile force capacity.
Field: MuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMnMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major axis bending moment capacity.

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Field: CmMajor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
Field: MuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMnMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CmMinor 4/27/2009
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XLMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: SectClass 4/27/2009
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: SeisZone
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The seismic zone. This is either Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3 or Zone 4.
Field: Omega0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Omega0 factor that is related to seismic force and ductility.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
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Field: MMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PuDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
Field: PhiPnc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compressive force capacity.
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Field: PhiPnt 4/27/2009
Field: PhiPnt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tensile force capacity.
Field: MuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMnMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.
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Field: B2Major 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
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Field: MuMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: MuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMnMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: B2Minor 4/27/2009
Field: B2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
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Field: PRatio 4/27/2009
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PuDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
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Field: PhiPnc 4/27/2009
Field: PhiPnc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compressive force capacity.
Field: PhiPnt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tensile force capacity.
Field: Fxe
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic local buckling strength in stress units.
Field: Fxc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The inelastic local buckling strength in stress units.
Field: Fh
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The hoop stress due to hydrostatic pressure.
Field: PhiFhc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The critical hoop buckling stress.
Field: Fhe
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic hoop buckling stress.
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Field: Fx 4/27/2009
Field: Fx
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The factor fx used in computing the combined axial compression, bending and hydrostatic
pressure interaction ratio.
Field: A
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor A used in computing the combined axial tension, bending and hydrostatic
pressure interaction ratio.
Field: B
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor B used in computing the combined axial tension, bending and hydrostatic
pressure interaction ratio.
Field: Eta
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor Eta (Greek letter) used in computing the combined axial tension, bending and
hydrostatic pressure interaction ratio.
Field: HydroPressu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force/Area (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The factored confining hydrostatic pressure.
Field: MuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

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Field: PhiMnMaj 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMnMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
Field: MuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: PhiMnMin 4/27/2009
Field: PhiMnMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
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Field: MajAxisAng 4/27/2009
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
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Field: MMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: ffa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design axial stress.
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Field: Fa 4/27/2009
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial tensile stress.
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FeMajor 4/27/2009
Field: FeMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for major axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Cb 4/27/2009
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ffbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FeMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for minor axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

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Field: CmMinor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
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Field: PRatio 4/27/2009
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
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Field: ffa 4/27/2009
Field: ffa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design axial stress.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial tensile stress.
Field: Fxe
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic local buckling stress.
Field: Fxc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The inelastic local buckling stress.
Field: Fh
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The hoop stress due to hydrostatic pressure.
Field: Fhc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The critical hoop buckling stress.
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Field: Fhe 4/27/2009
Field: Fhe
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic hoop buckling stress.
Field: Fx
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The factor fx used in computing the combined axial compression and hydrostatic pressure
interaction ratio.
Field: A
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor A used in computing the combined axial tension and hydrostatic pressure
interaction ratio.
Field: B
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor B used in computing the combined axial tension and hydrostatic pressure
interaction ratio.
Field: HydroPress
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force/Area (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The confining hydrostatic pressure.
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: ffbMajor 4/27/2009
Field: ffbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FeMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for major axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ffbMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ffbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FeMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for minor axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
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Field: MajAxisAng 4/27/2009
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
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Field: MMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: Pac
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The allowable axial compression force.
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Field: Pat 4/27/2009
Field: Pat
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The allowable axial tension force.
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MaMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PeMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The Euler buckling force for major axis bending.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

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Field: XKMajor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: MaMin 4/27/2009
Field: MaMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PeMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The Euler buckling force for minor axis bending.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XLMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: SectClass 4/27/2009
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Non-Slender, Slender or Too Slender indicating the classification of the
section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.
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Field: MuMinor 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
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Field: Equation 4/27/2009
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PM stress ratio. The total PM stress ratio consists of the
sum of the axial and resultant moment components.
Field: MRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resultant moment component of the total PM stress ratio. The total PM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial and resultant moment components.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
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Field: Pac 4/27/2009
Field: Pac
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The allowable axial compression force.
Field: Pat
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The allowable axial tension force.
Field: MDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The resultant factored moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if
any.
Field: Ma
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The resultant moment capacity.
Field: Pe
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The Euler buckling force for bending in the resultant moment direction.
Field: Cm
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for bending that is used in determining the stress ratio. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.
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Field: XK 4/27/2009
Field: XK
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The effective length factor. This item is specified as a fraction of the frame object length.
Multiplying this factor times the frame object length gives the effective length for the
object.
Field: XL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling. This item is specified as a fraction of the frame
object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame object length gives the unbraced
length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Myt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The moment that produces tensile yield at the extreme fiber.
Field: Mb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The moment that causes lateral buckling.
Field: Myc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The moment that produces compressive yield at the extreme fiber.
Field: Me
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The elastic critical moment.
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Field: LoadAngle 4/27/2009
Field: LoadAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle between the angle section Z-axis and the resultant load.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: SectClass 4/27/2009
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Non-Slender, Slender or Too Slender indicating the classification of the
section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.
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Field: MuMinor 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
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Field: Equation 4/27/2009
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: SRLimit 4/27/2009
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: FtOrFcDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
Field: Pc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance.
Field: Pt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tensile force capacity.
Field: PcMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance considering buckling about the major axis only.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PcMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance considering buckling about the minor axis only.

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Field: MfMajDsgn 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MfMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: McMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major axis bending moment capacity .

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Mb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The buckling resistance moment.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: mMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The equivalent uniform moment factor for major axis bending.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: mLT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The equivalent uniform moment factor for lateral-torsional buckling.
Field: MfMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: McMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor axis bending moment capacity.
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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: mMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The equivalent uniform moment factor for minor axis bending.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 or Too Slender indicating the classification
of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
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Field: PRatio 4/27/2009
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: FtOrFcDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
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Field: Pc 4/27/2009
Field: Pc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance.
Field: Pt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tensile force capacity.
Field: MfMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: McMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major axis bending moment capacity .

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Mb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The buckling resistance moment.
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Field: XKMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: mMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The equivalent uniform moment factor for major axis bending.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: N
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The slenderness correction factor.
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Field: MfMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: MfMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: McMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor axis bending moment capacity.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: mMinor 4/27/2009
Field: mMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The equivalent uniform moment factor for minor axis bending.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: SectClass 4/27/2009
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 or Too Slender indicating the classification
of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: TallBldg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the building is a tall building or not.
Field: RolledShape
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the steel section is a rolled shape or not.
Field: GasCut
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the steel section is a gas cut or not.
Field: IgnorBOverT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the b/t ratio should be considered for
slenderness check or not.
Field: RegFactor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength Regulatory Factor.
Field: SI
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Seismic Intensity.
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Field: GammaRE 4/27/2009
Field: GammaRE
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Gamma_RE factor for seismic load.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: f
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable normal stress for the design section.
Field: fv
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable shear stress for the design section.
Field: AeOverAg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Net Area Ratio. This is used in axial stress ratio calculation (GB50011 5.1.1).
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: N
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
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Field: NRatio 4/27/2009
Field: NRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: SecClassMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Section class for major axis bending (GB50017 Table 5.1.2-1, 5.1.2-2). This is used in
calculating axial amplification factor for major axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C,
GB50017 Table C-5).
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Field: LambdanMaj 4/27/2009
Field: LambdanMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Nondimensional slenderness factor for major axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C, J GJ 99-
98 6.4.6). This is used in calculating axial amplification factor for major axis bending
(GB50017 Appendix C, GB50011 8.2.6).
Field: Alpha1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Alpha1 factor for major axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C, GB50017 Table C-5). This
is used to determine the stability coefficient Phi of axially compressed members for major
axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C).
Field: Alpha2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Alpha2 factor for major axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C, GB50017 Table C-5). This
is used to determine the stability coefficient Phi of axially compressed members for major
axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C).
Field: Alpha3Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Alpha3 factor for major axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C, GB50017 Table C-5). This
is used to determine the stability coefficient Phi of axially compressed members for major
axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C).
Field: PhiMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stability coefficient Phi of axially compressed members for major axis bending
(GB50017 Appendix C). This is used in calculating the stress ratio (GB50011 5.1.2, 5.2.2-
1, 5.2.5-1, J GJ 99-98 6.4.6).
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Field: SecClassMin 4/27/2009
Field: SecClassMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Section class for minor axis bending (GB50017 Table 5.1.2-1, 5.1.2-2). This is used in
calculating axial amplification factor for minor axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C,
GB50017 Table C-5).
Field: LambdanMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Nondimensional slenderness factor for minor axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C, J GJ 99-
98 6.4.6). This is used in calculating axial amplification factor for minor axis bending
(GB50017 Appendix C, GB50011 8.2.6).
Field: Alpha1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Alpha1 factor for minor axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C, GB50017 Table C-5). This
is used to determine the stability coefficient Phi of axially compressed members for minor
axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C).
Field: Alpha2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Alpha2 factor for minor axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C, GB50017 Table C-5). This
is used to determine the stability coefficient Phi of axially compressed members for minor
axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C).
Field: Alpha3Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Alpha3 factor for minor axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C, GB50017 Table C-5). This
is used to determine the stability coefficient Phi of axially compressed members for minor
axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C).
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Field: PhiMinor 4/27/2009
Field: PhiMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stability coefficient Phi of axially compressed members for minor axis bending
(GB50017 Appendix C). This is used in calculating the stress ratio (GB50011 5.1.2, 5.2.2-
1, 5.2.5-1, J GJ 99-98 6.4.6).
Field: MueMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object.
Field: LRatioMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: LambdaMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Nondimensional slenderness ratio for major axis bending (GB50017 5.2.2, 5.2.5,
Appendix C, J GJ 99-98 6.4.2, 6.4.6).
Field: NcrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Euler critical axial capacity for major axis bending (GB50017 5.2.2, 5.2.5).
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Field: MueMinor 4/27/2009
Field: MueMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object.
Field: LRatioMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: LambdaMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Nondimensional slenderness ratio for minor axis bending (GB50017 5.2.2, 5.2.5,
Appendix C, J GJ 99-98 6.4.2, 6.4.6).
Field: NcrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Euler critical axial capacity for minor axis bending (GB50017 5.2.2, 5.2.5).
Field: GammaMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Plasticity Development Coefficient or Plasticity Factor for major axis bending (GB50017
4.1.1, 4.1.2). This is used in the interaction equations (GB50017 4.1.1, 5.2.1, 5.2.2-1,
5.2.5-1).
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Field: BetamMajor 4/27/2009
Field: BetamMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the equivalent moment
(GB50017 5.2.2-1). It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the
length (GB50017 5.2.2-1, 5.2.5-1).
Field: BetatMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the equivalent moment
(GB50017 5.2.2). It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the
length (GB50017 5.2.2-2, 5.2.5-2).
Field: Eta
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Section Influence Coefficient or Eta Factor (GB50017 5.2.2, 5.2.5). This is used in the
interaction equations (GB50017 5.2.2-2, 5.2.5-1, 5.2.5-2).
Field: PhibMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stability coefficient Phib for major axis bending (GB50017 5.2.2, 5.2.5, 4.2.3,
Appendix B-5.a). This is used in calculating the stress ratio (GB50017 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 5.2.2-
2, 5.2.5-2).
Field: GammaMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Plasticity Development Coefficient or Plasticity Factor for minor axis bending (GB50017
4.1.1, 4.1.2). This is used in the interaction equations (GB50017 4.1.1, 4.2.3, 5.2.1, 5.2.5-
2).
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Field: BetamMinor 4/27/2009
Field: BetamMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the equivalent moment
(GB50017 5.2.2). It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the
length (GB50017 5.2.5-2).
Field: BetatMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the equivalent moment
(GB50017 5.2.2). It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the
length (GB50017 5.2.5-1).
Field: PhibMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stability coefficient Phib for minor axis bending (GB50017 5.2.2, 5.2.5, 4.2.3,
Appendix B-5.a). This is used in calculating the stress ratio (GB50017 5.2.5-1).
Field: NDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: fN
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

This is the normal stress due to axial force. It is calculated as the axial force divided by
the gross area of the section. This is used in the stress ratio calculation.
Field: fNOverf
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the normal stress ratio due to axial force. It is calculated as the normal stress due
to the axial force, f_N, divided by the axial allowable stress, f. The effect of gamma_RE
and the Strength Regulatory Factor is considered for adjusting f, if needed.
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Field: SFN 4/27/2009
Field: SFN
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the scale factor to amplify the normal stress ratio for axial load. It considers the
factors like Net Area Ratio, PhiMajor, and PhiMinor, as appropriate. The result of
multiplication of normal stress ratio and the scale factor is reported as NRatio.
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: fM33
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

This is the normal stress due to major axis bending moment. It is calculated as the
bending moment divided by the gross section modulus about major axis of the section.
This is used in the stress ratio calculation.
Field: fM33Overf
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the normal stress ratio due to major axis bending moment. It is calculated as the
normal stress due to the major axis bending moment, f_M33, divided by the axial
allowable stress, f. The effect of gamma_RE and the Strength Regulatory Factor is
considered for adjusting f, if needed.
Field: SFM33
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the scale factor to amplify the normal stress ratio for major axis bending moment.
It considers the factors like Gamma, Phib, Eta, Betam, Betat, and Euler critical load for the
major axis bending, as appropriate. The result of multiplication of normal stress ratio and
the scale factor is reported as MMajRatio.
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Field: MMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: fM22
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

This is the normal stress due to minor axis bending moment. It is calculated as the
bending moment divided by the gross section modulus about minor axis of the section.
This is used in the stress ratio calculation.
Field: fM22Overf
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the normal stress ratio due to minor axis bending moment. It is calculated as the
normal stress due to the minor axis bending moment, f_M22, divided by the axial
allowable stress, f. The effect of gamma_RE and the Strength Regulatory Factor is
considered for adjusting f, if needed.
Field: SFM22
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the scale factor to amplify the normal stress ratio for minor axis bending moment.
It considers the factors like Gamma, Phib, Eta, Betam, Betat, and Euler critical load for the
minor axis bending, as appropriate. The result of multiplication of normal stress ratio and
the scale factor is reported as MMinRatio.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
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Field: MajAxisAng 4/27/2009
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Too Slender, Slender, or Non-Slender indicating the classification of the
section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
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Field: MMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: CfOrCtDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
Field: Cr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored compressive resistance.
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Field: Tr 4/27/2009
Field: Tr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored tensile resistance.
Field: MfMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major moment resistance.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: U1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: U2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.
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Field: XKMajor 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Omega1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient used to determine equivalent uniform major axis bending.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Omega2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient to account for increased moment resistance due to moment gradient.
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Field: MfMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: MfMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor moment resistance.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: U1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: U2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Omega1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient used to determine equivalent uniform minor axis bending.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 or Too Slender indicating the classification
of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
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Field: PRatio 4/27/2009
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: CfOrCtDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
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Field: Cr 4/27/2009
Field: Cr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored compressive resistance.
Field: Tr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored tensile resistance.
Field: MfMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major moment resistance.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: U1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: U2Major 4/27/2009
Field: U2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Omega1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient used to determine equivalent uniform major axis bending.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Omega2 4/27/2009
Field: Omega2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient to account for increased moment resistance due to moment gradient.
Field: MfMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor moment resistance.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: U1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: U2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.
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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Omega1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient used to determine equivalent uniform minor axis bending.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 or Too Slender indicating the classification
of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
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Field: PRatio 4/27/2009
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: NsdDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
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Field: Ncrd 4/27/2009
Field: Ncrd
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance force.
Field: Ntrd
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tension resistance force.
Field: NbrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance force.
Field: NbrdMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance force.
Field: MsdMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: McrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending full moment resistance.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: MvrdMajor 4/27/2009
Field: MvrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending reduced resistance moment due to shear.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MbrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending buckling resistance moment.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: kMajor 4/27/2009
Field: kMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Factor applied to the major design moment in the interaction equations.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: klt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Factor applied to the major design moment in the interaction equation checking for failure
due to lateral-torsional buckling.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: C1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A bending coefficient.
Field: MsdMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: McrdMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending full moment resistance.

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Field: MvrdMinor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MvrdMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending reduced resistance moment due to shear.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: kMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Factor applied to the minor design moment in the interaction equations.

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Field: Fy 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 or Too Slender indicating the classification
of the section.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: MuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
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Field: TotalRatio 4/27/2009
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
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Field: NsdDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: NsdDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: Ncrd
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance force.
Field: Ntrd
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tension resistance force.
Field: NbrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance force.
Field: NbrdMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance force.
Field: MsdMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: McrdMajor 4/27/2009
Field: McrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending full moment resistance.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MvrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending reduced resistance moment due to shear.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MbrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending buckling resistance moment.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: kMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Factor applied to the major design moment in the interaction equations.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: kzy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Factor applied to the major design moment in the interaction equations.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: C1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A bending coefficient.
Field: MsdMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

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Field: McrdMinor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: McrdMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending full moment resistance.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MvrdMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending reduced resistance moment due to shear.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

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Field: kMinor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: kMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Factor applied to the minor design moment in the interaction equations.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: kyz
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Factor applied to the minor design moment in the interaction equations.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
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Field: MajAxisAng 4/27/2009
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 or Too Slender indicating the classification
of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
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Field: MMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: Sigmaa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design axial stress.
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Field: Sigmaat 4/27/2009
Field: Sigmaat
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial tensile stress.
Field: Sigmaac
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress.
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: SigmaMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: SigmaBCMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending stress in compression.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: SigmaBTMaj 4/27/2009
Field: SigmaBTMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending stress in tension.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: fcb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Elastic critical stress for major axis bending as calculated per section IS 6.2.4.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FCCMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for major axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: KMajor 4/27/2009
Field: KMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: LRatioMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Psi
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Psi is the ratio of the total area of both flanges at the point of least bending moment to the
corresponding area at the point of greatest bending moment between two bracing points.
For prismatic members its value is 1.Psi is used to calculate the value of the coefficient k1
per section IS 6.2.4 and IS Table 6.3.
Field: K1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

k1 is the coefficient to allow for reduction of fcb for nonprismatic frame members,
especially when the flange area changes with the length within two bracing points. The
coefficient k1 varies with the ratio Psi per section IS 6.2.4 and IS Table 6.3.
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Field: Omega 4/27/2009
Field: Omega
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Omega is the ratio of the moment of inertia of the compression flange alone to that of the
sum of the moments of inertia of the flanges. Each moment of inertia is calculated about
its own axis parallel to the 2-2 axis of the member at the point at which the stress ratio is
calculated. Omega varies between 0 and 1. Omega is equal to 0.5 for doubly symmetric
sections. Omega is used to calculate the value of the coefficient k2 per section IS 6.2.4
and IS Table 6.4.
Field: K2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

k2 is the coefficient to allow for inequality of flanges of non-symmetric frame members.
The coefficient k1 varies with the ratio Omega per section IS 6.2.4 and IS Table 6.4.
Field: c1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

c1 is the lesser distance from the section neutral axis to the extreme fiber. It is used to
calculate fcb in section IS 6.2.4.
Field: c2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

c2 is the greater distance from the section neutral axis to the extreme fiber. It is used to
calculate fcb in section IS 6.2.4.
Field: Y
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Y is a quantitity used to calculate fcb in section IS 6.2.4. It has the dimension of stress.
Field: X
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

X is a quantitity used to calculate fcb in section IS 6.2.4. It has the dimension of stress.
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Field: MMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SigmaMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SigmaBCMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending stress in compression.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SigmaBTMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending stress in tension.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CmMinor 4/27/2009
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FCCMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for minor axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: KMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: LRatioMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Fy 4/27/2009
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Too Slender, Slender, or Non-Slender indicating the classification of the
section.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: N
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: MMinor 4/27/2009
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
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Field: TotalRatio 4/27/2009
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: NRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
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Field: SigmaAdm 4/27/2009
Field: SigmaAdm
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Admissible tensile stress.
Field: LoadCond
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Load condition: 1 for combinations with no lateral load, 2 for combinations with lateral
load.
Field: Omega1Mod
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the 1.4 factor has been used with Omega1
(CNR 7.3.2.2.1, Table 7-VI).
Field: NDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: SigmaN
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design axial stress (N/A).
Field: SigmaC
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress (CNR 7.2.2.3.1, 7.2.2.3.2, Table 7-I).
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Field: AlphaFactor 4/27/2009
Field: AlphaFactor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Alpha factor used in compression curve (CNR 7.2.2.3.1, 7.2.2.3.2, Table 7-I, Table 7-
II).
Field: OmegaFactor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Omega amplification factor used in compression curve (CNR 7.2.2.4).
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MeqMajorPMM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Equivalent major moment, Meq, for major axis bending used in determining the stress
ratio in PMM mode. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the
length (CNR 7.4.1.1).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MeqMajorLTB
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Equivalent major moment, Meq, for major axis bending used in determining the stress
ratio in PMM-LTB mode. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along
the length (CNR 7.3.2.2.1).

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Field: SigmaMajor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: SigmaMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major moment bending stress (M/W).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: NcrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Euler critical axial capacity for major axis bending (CNR 7.4.1, Table 7.4.1).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: KMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: LRatioMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

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Field: Omega1 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Omega1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Omega1, used in determining the stress ratio (CNR 7.3.2.2.1, Table 7-VI).
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MeqMinorPMM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Equivalent minor moment, Meq, for major axis bending used in determining the stress
ratio in PMM mode. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the
length (CNR 7.4.1.1).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MeqMinorLTB
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Equivalent minor moment, Meq, for major axis bending used in determining the stress
ratio in PMM-LTB mode. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along
the length (CNR 7.3.2.2.1).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: SigmaMinor 4/27/2009
Field: SigmaMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor moment bending stress (M/W).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: NcrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Euler critical axial capacity for minor axis bending (CNR 7.4.1, Table 7.4.1).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: KMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: LRatioMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Fy 4/27/2009
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Sway Frame or Nonsway Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
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Field: PRatio 4/27/2009
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
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Field: ffa 4/27/2009
Field: ffa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design axial stress.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial tensile stress.
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending stress.
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Field: FeMajor 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FeMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for major axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

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Field: Cb 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ffbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: FeMinor 4/27/2009
Field: FeMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for minor axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Fy 4/27/2009
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Ordinary MRF, Special MRF, Braced Frame, Special
CBF or Eccentric BF. MRF is short for Moment Resisting Frame. CBF is short for
Concentric Braced Frame. BF is short for Braced Frame. This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
Field: SeisZone
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The seismic zone. This is either Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3 or Zone 4.
Field: Omega0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Omega0 factor that is related to seismic force and ductility.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
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Field: MMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PuDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
Field: PhiPnc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compressive force capacity.
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Field: PhiPnt 4/27/2009
Field: PhiPnt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tensile force capacity.
Field: MuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMnMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.
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Field: B2Major 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
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Field: MuMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: MuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMnMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: B2Minor 4/27/2009
Field: B2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Ordinary MRF, Special MRF, Braced Frame, Special
CBF or Eccentric BF. MRF is short for Moment Resisting Frame. CBF is short for
Concentric Braced Frame. BF is short for Braced Frame. This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
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Field: SeisZone 4/27/2009
Field: SeisZone
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The seismic zone. This is either Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3 or Zone 4.
Field: Omega0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Omega0 factor that is related to seismic force and ductility.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

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Field: VrMajDsgn 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VrMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVnMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VnMajOmega
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
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Field: VMinorCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VrMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: PhiVnMinor 4/27/2009
Field: PhiVnMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VnMinOmega
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: DCLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are less than or equal to
this value are considered acceptable. Program determined value means it is taken from the
steel preferences. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorRatio 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major shear stress.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: FvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major direction shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
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Field: VMinorCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ffvMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ffvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor shear stress.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor direction shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorRatio 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major shear stress.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: FvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major direction shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
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Field: VMinorCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ffvMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ffvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor shear stress.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor direction shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMajDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: VuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVnMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVnMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVnMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: VuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVnMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMajDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: VuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVnMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVnMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major shear stress.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FvMajor 4/27/2009
Field: FvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major direction shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: VMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor shear stress.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor direction shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TMinor 4/27/2009
Field: TMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major shear stress.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FvMajor 4/27/2009
Field: FvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major direction shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: VuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor shear stress.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor direction shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
used for design.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: fvTotalMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The total design major shear stress. This stress is calculated by summing the stresses due
to major shear and torsion.

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Field: fvShearMaj 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: fvShearMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major shear stress not including the effects of torsion.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: fvTorsMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shear stress in the major direction due to torsion.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: FvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major direction shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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Field: VMinorLoc 4/27/2009
A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
used for design.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: fvTotalMin 4/27/2009
Field: fvTotalMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The total design minor shear stress. This stress is calculated by summing the stresses due
to minor shear and torsion.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: fvShearMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor shear stress not including the effects of torsion.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: fvTorsMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shear stress in the minor direction due to torsion.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor direction shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: SRLimit 4/27/2009
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: FvMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: FvMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: FvMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FvMajDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: FvMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FvMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: fv
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable shear stress for the design section.
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Field: VMajorCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: V2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This is the V2 shear force associated with the critical shear stress in the major direction of
the shear stress (along 2 axis), TauMajor, at its point of maximum occurrence. There will
be an associated V3 and T with V2. However, the stress due to torsion is ignored.
Field: V3Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This is the V3 shear force associated with the critical shear stress in the major direction of
the shear stress (along 2 axis), TauMajor, at its point of maximum occurrence. There will
be an associated V2 and T with V3. However, the stress due to torsion is ignored.
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Field: FictMajor 4/27/2009
Field: FictMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the governing shear force for critical shear
stress in the major direction (stress along axis 2) is the fictitious shear or not.
Field: TauMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

This is the critical shear stress at a location of the section where maximum shear stress
occurs in the major direction of the shear stress (along 2 axis). The effect of V2 and V3
are considered. However, the stress due to torsion is ignored in calculating this stress.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: V2Minor 4/27/2009
Field: V2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This is the V2 shear force associated with the critical shear stress in the minor direction of
the shear stress (along 3 axis), TauMinor, at its point of maximum occurrence. There will
be an associated V3 and T with V2. However, the stress due to torsion is ignored.
Field: V3Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This is the V3 shear force associated with the critical shear stress in the minor direction of
the shear stress (along 3 axis), TauMinor, at its point of maximum occurrence. There will
be an associated V2 and T with V3. However, the stress due to torsion is ignored.
Field: FictMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the governing shear force for critical shear
stress in the minor direction (stress along axis 3) is the fictitious shear or not.
Field: TauMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

This is the critical shear stress at a location of the section where maximum shear stress
occurs in the minor direction of the shear stress (along 3 axis). The effect of V2 and V3
are considered. However, the stress due to torsion is ignored in calculating this stress.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis). This item is reported for information only.
It is not used in the design.
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Field: SRLimit 4/27/2009
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VfMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear resistance.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VfMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: VfMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear resistance.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VfMajDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: VfMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear resistance.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VfMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear resistance.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VsdMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear resistance.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VsdMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: VsdMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VrdMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear resistance.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VsdMajDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: VsdMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear resistance.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VsdMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VrdMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear resistance.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TauVacal2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major shear stress.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: TauVa2 4/27/2009
Field: TauVa2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major direction shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: VMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TauVacal3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor shear stress.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TauVa3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor direction shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TMinor 4/27/2009
Field: TMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear data is reported.
Field: Loc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: Point 4/27/2009
Field: Point
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Point of governing shear stress.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: N
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
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Field: MMajor 4/27/2009
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TauV2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design shear stress for major axis shear force.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TauV3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design shear stress for minor axis shear force.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TauT 4/27/2009
Field: TauT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design shear stress for torsion.
Field: SigmaN
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design normal stress for axial force.
Field: SigmaM33
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design normal stress for major axis bending moment.
Field: SigmaM22
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design normal stress for minor axis bending moment.
Field: SigmaID
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The equivalent design normal stress considering all shear stresses and all normal stresses
at a point (CNR 6.7).
Field: SigmaAdm
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Admissible tensile stress.
Field: StressRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shear stress ratio (SigmaID/SigmaID).
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Field: SRLimit 4/27/2009
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Sway Frame or Nonsway Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major shear stress.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FvMajor 4/27/2009
Field: FvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major direction shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: VMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor shear stress.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor direction shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TMinor 4/27/2009
Field: TMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Ordinary MRF, Special MRF, Braced Frame, Special
CBF or Eccentric BF. MRF is short for Moment Resisting Frame. CBF is short for
Concentric Braced Frame. BF is short for Braced Frame. This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVnMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: VuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVnMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Ordinary MRF, Special MRF, Braced Frame, Special
CBF or Eccentric BF. MRF is short for Moment Resisting Frame. CBF is short for
Concentric Braced Frame. BF is short for Braced Frame. This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - AISC-ASD01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - AISC-ASD89
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - AISC-LRFD93 Page 2512 of 3116
Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - AISC-LRFD93
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - AISC-LRFD99
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: ContPlArea 4/27/2009
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - API RP2A-WSD2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - ASCE 10-97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: ContPlArea 4/27/2009
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - BS5950 2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - BS5950 90
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: ContPlArea 4/27/2009
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - CISC 95
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - EUROCODE 3-1993 Page 2524 of 3116
Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - EUROCODE 3-1993
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - Eurocode 3-2005
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: ContPlArea 4/27/2009
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 4 - Maximum Shear Details - Indian IS:800-1998
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the maximum elastic shear stress (IS
6.4.1) ratio is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: Loc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo.
Field: TauV2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shear stress component at the controlling location due to major shear force. The total
shear stress consists of the sum of such components from torsion, major shear and minor
shear forces.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TauV3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shear stress component at the controlling location due to minor shear force. The total
shear stress consists of the sum of such components from torsion, major shear and minor
shear forces.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TauT 4/27/2009
Field: TauT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shear stress component at the controlling location due to torsion. The total shear
stress consists of the sum of such components from torsion, major shear and minor shear
forces.
Field: TauVmcal
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The total shear stress at the controlling location. The total shear stress consists of the sum
of shear stresses from torsion, major shear and minor shear forces.
Field: TauVm
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable maximum shear stress at a controlling location on a member cross-section
considering elastic stress distribution of shear stresses from torsion, major shear and minor
shear forces.
Field: StressRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum shear stress ratio at a controlling location on a member cross-section. See
section 6.4.1 of IS:800-1998 for details.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - Italian UNI 10011 Page 2531 of 3116
Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - Italian UNI 10011
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - UBC97-ASD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 4 - Continuity Plates - UBC97-LRFD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: ContPlArea 4/27/2009
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC-ASD01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC-ASD89
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: DblPlThick 4/27/2009
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC-LRFD93
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC-LRFD99
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: DblPlThick 4/27/2009
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - API RP2A-WSD2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - ASCE 10-97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - BS5950 2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: DblPlThick 4/27/2009
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - BS5950 90
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - CISC 95
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: DblPlThick 4/27/2009
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - EUROCODE 3-1993
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - Eurocode 3-2005
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 5 - Equivalent Stress Details - Indian IS:800-1998
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the equivalent stress (IS 7.1.4), ratio
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).
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Field: Equation 4/27/2009

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: Loc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: T 4/27/2009
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TauV2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shear stress component at the controlling location due to major shear force. The total
shear stress consists of the sum of such components from torsion, major shear and minor
shear forces.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: TauV3 4/27/2009
Field: TauV3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shear stress component at the controlling location due to minor shear force. The total
shear stress consists of the sum of such components from torsion, major shear and minor
shear forces.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TauT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shear stress component at the controlling location due to torsion. The total shear
stress consists of the sum of such components from torsion, major shear and minor shear
forces.
Field: SigmaP
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The normal stress component at the controlling location due to axial force. The total
normal stress consists of the sum of such components from axial force, major bending
moment and minor bending moment.
Field: SigmaM33
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The normal stress component at the controlling location due to major bending moment.
The total normal stress consists of the sum of such components from axial force, major
bending moment and minor bending moment.
Field: SigmaM22
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The normal stress component at the controlling location due to minor bending moment.
The total normal stress consists of the sum of such components from axial force, major
bending moment and minor bending moment.
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Field: SigmaEcal 4/27/2009
Field: SigmaEcal
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The equivalent stress at a controlling location on a member cross-section. See section
7.1.4 of IS:800-1998 for details.
Field: SigmaE
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable equivalent stress. See section 7.1.4 of IS:800-1998 for details.
Field: StressRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The equivalent stress ratio at a controlling location on a member cross-section. See
section 7.1.4 of IS:800-1998 for details.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - Italian UNI 10011
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - UBC97-ASD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 5 - Doubler Plates - UBC97-LRFD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: DblPlThick 4/27/2009
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: ComboMajor 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC-ASD01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: CBRatioMaj 4/27/2009
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC-ASD89
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
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Field: ComboMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: CBRatioMin 4/27/2009
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC-LRFD99
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: ComboMajor 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: CBRatioMaj 4/27/2009
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - API RP2A-WSD2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
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Field: ComboMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - ASCE 10-97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: CBRatioMin 4/27/2009
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - BS5950 2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: ComboMajor 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - BS5950 90
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: CBRatioMaj 4/27/2009
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
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Field: ComboMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - CISC 95
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Table: Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - EUROCODE 3-1993 Page 2584 of 3116
Field: CBRatioMin 4/27/2009
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - EUROCODE 3-1993
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: ComboMajor 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - Eurocode 3-2005
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: CBRatioMaj 4/27/2009
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Table: Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - Italian UNI 10011 Page 2588 of 3116
Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - Italian UNI 10011
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
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Field: ComboMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - UBC97-ASD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: CBRatioMin 4/27/2009
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - UBC97-LRFD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: ComboMajor 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: ComboRight 4/27/2009
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC-ASD01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: ComboLeft 4/27/2009
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC-ASD89
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).
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Field: VMajorRight 4/27/2009

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC-LRFD93
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: VMajorLeft 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC-LRFD99
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: VMajorRight 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

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Field: ComboRight 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - API RP2A-WSD2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: ComboLeft 4/27/2009
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - ASCE 10-97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).
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Field: VMajorRight 4/27/2009

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - BS5950 2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: VMajorLeft 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - BS5950 90
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: VMajorRight 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

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Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - CISC 95 Page 2608 of 3116
Field: ComboRight 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - CISC 95
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: ComboLeft 4/27/2009
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - EUROCODE 3-1993 Page 2610 of 3116
Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - EUROCODE 3-1993
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).
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Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - Eurocode 3-2005 Page 2611 of 3116
Field: VMajorRight 4/27/2009

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - Eurocode 3-2005
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - Italian UNI 10011 Page 2612 of 3116
Field: VMajorLeft 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - Italian UNI 10011
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - Italian UNI 10011 Page 2613 of 3116
Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - UBC97-ASD Page 2614 of 3116
Field: VMajorRight 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - UBC97-ASD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

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Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - UBC97-LRFD Page 2615 of 3116
Field: ComboRight 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - UBC97-LRFD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Table: Steel Design 7 - Beam Shear Forces - UBC97-LRFD Page 2616 of 3116
Field: ComboLeft 4/27/2009
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC360-05-IBC2006 Page 2617 of 3116
Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-ASD01 Page 2618 of 3116
Field: PMaxTens 4/27/2009
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-ASD01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
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Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-ASD89 Page 2619 of 3116
Field: ComboTens 4/27/2009
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-ASD89
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-LRFD93 Page 2620 of 3116
Field: PMaxComp 4/27/2009
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-LRFD93
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-LRFD99 Page 2621 of 3116
Field: ComboComp 4/27/2009
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-LRFD99
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-LRFD99 Page 2622 of 3116
Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
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Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - API RP2A-LRFD 97 Page 2623 of 3116
Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
2009 Computers and Structures, Inc. SAP2000 Database Documentation
Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - API RP2A-WSD2000 Page 2624 of 3116
Field: PMaxTens 4/27/2009
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - API RP2A-WSD2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
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Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - ASCE 10-97 Page 2625 of 3116
Field: ComboTens 4/27/2009
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - ASCE 10-97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - BS5950 2000 Page 2626 of 3116
Field: PMaxComp 4/27/2009
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - BS5950 2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: ComboComp 4/27/2009
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - BS5950 90
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: PMaxTens 4/27/2009
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - CISC 95
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
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Field: ComboTens 4/27/2009
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - EUROCODE 3-1993
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: PMaxComp 4/27/2009
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - Eurocode 3-2005
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: ComboComp 4/27/2009
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - Italian UNI 10011
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - UBC97-ASD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: PMaxTens 4/27/2009
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Design 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - UBC97-LRFD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
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Field: ComboTens 4/27/2009
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Design 9 - Decision Parameters - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: AlphaPrOPy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the ratio of alpha times the design force to the force required to yield the steel
section. For ASD provision the factor alpha equals 1.6 and for LRFD provision the factor
equals 1.0.
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Field: aPrOPyGT05 4/27/2009
Field: aPrOPyGT05
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is "Yes" if the ratio of alpha times the design force to the force required to yield
the steel section exceeds 0.5. For ASD provision the factor alpha equals 1.6 and for LRFD
provision the factor equals 1.0.
Field: AlphaPrOPeL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the ratio of alpha times the design force to the Euler buckling load of the steel
member. For ASD provision the factor alpha equals 1.6 and for LRFD provision the
factor equals 1.0.
Field: aPrOPeGT015
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is "Yes" if the ratio of alpha times the design force to the Euler buckling load of
the steel member exceeds 0.15. For ASD provision the factor alpha equals 1.6 and for
LRFD provision the factor equals 1.0.
Field: Taub
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is a function of the ratio of alpha times the design axial compression force to the
force required to yield the steel section. For ASD provision the factor alpha equals 1.6
and for LRFD provision the factor equals 1.0. The value of tau ranges between 0 to 1. It
varies parabolically with the ratio of alpha*Pr/Py where Pr is the design axial
compression. If the ratio of alpha*Pr/Py is less than or equal to 0.5, then Taub equals 1.
Otherwise Taub decreases parabolically with the increase of alpha*Pr/Py. It reduces to 0
as the ratio alpha*Pr/Py approaches 1. Its value remains undefined when alpha*Pr/Py
exceeds 1. For members loaded with axial tension, taub equals 1. Taub is a very critical
determinant in determining stiffness reduction for Direct Analysis method.
Field: EAmodifier
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the modification factor for axial stiffness if the Direct Analysis method is
used. Its value is normally fixed at 0.8 and is independent of Tau_b. This item is a
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Field: EImodifier 4/27/2009
function of the ratio of alpha times the design axial compression force to the force required
to yield the steel section.
Field: EImodifier
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the modification factor for flexural stiffness if the Direct Analysis method is
used. Its value is a function of Tau_b. Its assumes a fixed value of 0.8 if the Tau_b is
taken as fixed.
Table: Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Ratio 4/27/2009
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - AISC-ASD01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
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Field: RatioType 4/27/2009
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - AISC-ASD89
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - AISC-LRFD93
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - AISC-LRFD99
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Ratio 4/27/2009
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - API RP2A-WSD2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
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Field: RatioType 4/27/2009
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - ASCE 10-97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - BS5950 2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - BS5950 90
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - Chinese 2002
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Ratio 4/27/2009
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
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Field: RatioType 4/27/2009
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - CISC 95
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - EUROCODE 3-1993
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - Eurocode 3-2005
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 1 - Summary Data - Indian IS:800-1998
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Ratio 4/27/2009
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
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Field: RatioType 4/27/2009
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Ratio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The controlling stress ratio at the specified location.
Field: RatioType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either PMM, Major Shear, Minor Shear or Other indicating the origin of the
reported TotalRatio.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the stress ratio is reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: MrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
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Field: TotalRatio 4/27/2009
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM-VVT stress ratio consists of the sum of the axial, major moment, minor
moment, major shear, minor shear and torsion components. See the appropriate equation
for the details.

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Field: VMinRatio 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear component of the total PMM-VVT stress ratio. The total PMM-VVT
stress ratio consists of the sum of the axial, major moment, minor moment, major shear,
minor shear and torsion components. See the appropriate equation for the details.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The torsional component of the total PMM-VVT stress ratio. The total PMM-VVT stress
ratio consists of the sum of the axial, major moment, minor moment, major shear, minor
shear and torsion components. See the appropriate equation for the details.
Field: DCLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The demand/capacity ratio limit to be used for acceptability. D/C ratios that are less than
or equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PrDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
Field: PcComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compressive force capacity.
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Field: PcTension 4/27/2009
Field: PcTension
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tensile force capacity.
Field: MrMajorDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: McMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MrMinorDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: McMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor axis bending moment capacity.

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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLLTB
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for lateral-torsional buckling for the frame object. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the unbraced length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined.
Field: K1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis with an assumption
that the frame is braced at the joints against sidesway. This item is specified as a fraction
of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length gives the effective
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length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined. For beam
design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be specified in the
overwrites. This factor is used for B1 factor.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: K1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis with an assumption
that the frame is braced at the joints against sidesway. This item is specified as a fraction
of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length gives the effective
length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined. For beam
design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be specified in the
overwrites. This factor is used for B1 factor.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: K2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: K2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program
determined. For beam design, this factor is always taken as 1 regardless of what may be
specified in the overwrites. This factor is used for axial compression capacity.

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For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: KLTB
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for lateral-torsional buckling. This item is specified as a fraction of
the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length gives the effective
length for the object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined. For beam
design, this factor is taken as 1 by default. The should be set by the user.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for major axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm for minor axis bending, used in determining the interaction ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending capacity. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length. Specifying 0 means the value
is program determined.
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Field: B1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor axis bending moment.
Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Specifying 0
means the value is program determined. The program determined value is taken as 1
because it is assumed that P-Delta effects were specified to be included in the analysis,
and thus no further magnification is required.

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For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either"Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
Field: SDC
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", or "F". This is related to seismic design. This is a
function of Occupancy Category and Sds or Sd1. See AISC 7-05 section 11.6 for details.
Field: Omega0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is called the System Overstrength Factor. This is a function of Seismic Force
Resisting System. It can assume different values in two orthogonal directions. The
Omega0 value specified here is solely used for design. The program uses the same value
for all directions. See AISC 7-05 section 12.2.1 and Table 12.2-1 for details.
Field: SystemCd
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is called the Deflection Amplification Factor. This is a function of Seismic Force
Resisting System. It can assume different values in two orthogonal directions. The Cd
value specified here is solely used for design. The program uses the same value for all
directions. See AISC 7-05 section 12.2.1 and Table 12.2-1 for details.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).
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Field: Location 4/27/2009

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

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Field: VMinor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
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Field: MMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: ffa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design axial stress.
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Field: Fa 4/27/2009
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial tensile stress.
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FeMajor 4/27/2009
Field: FeMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for major axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Cb 4/27/2009
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ffbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FeMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for minor axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

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Field: CmMinor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: SeisZone 4/27/2009
Field: SeisZone
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The seismic zone. This is either Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3 or Zone 4.
Field: Omega0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Omega0 factor that is related to seismic force and ductility.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.
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Field: MMinor 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
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Field: Equation 4/27/2009
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: SRLimit 4/27/2009
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: ffa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design axial stress.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial tensile stress.
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: ffbMajor 4/27/2009
Field: ffbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FeMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for major axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ffbMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ffbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FeMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for minor axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
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Field: MajAxisAng 4/27/2009
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
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Field: MMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PuDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
Field: PhiPnc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compressive force capacity.
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Field: PhiPnt 4/27/2009
Field: PhiPnt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tensile force capacity.
Field: MuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMnMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.
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Field: B2Major 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
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Field: MuMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: MuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMnMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: B2Minor 4/27/2009
Field: B2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: SeisZone 4/27/2009
Field: SeisZone
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The seismic zone. This is either Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3 or Zone 4.
Field: Omega0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Omega0 factor that is related to seismic force and ductility.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.
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Field: MuMinor 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
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Field: Equation 4/27/2009
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: SRLimit 4/27/2009
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PuDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
Field: PhiPnc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compressive force capacity.
Field: PhiPnt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tensile force capacity.
Field: MuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMnMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major axis bending moment capacity.

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Field: CmMajor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
Field: MuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMnMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CmMinor 4/27/2009
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XLMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: SectClass 4/27/2009
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: SeisZone
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The seismic zone. This is either Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3 or Zone 4.
Field: Omega0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Omega0 factor that is related to seismic force and ductility.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
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Field: MMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PuDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
Field: PhiPnc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compressive force capacity.
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Field: PhiPnt 4/27/2009
Field: PhiPnt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tensile force capacity.
Field: MuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMnMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.
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Field: B2Major 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
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Field: MuMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: MuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMnMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: B2Minor 4/27/2009
Field: B2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
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Field: PRatio 4/27/2009
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PuDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
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Field: PhiPnc 4/27/2009
Field: PhiPnc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compressive force capacity.
Field: PhiPnt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tensile force capacity.
Field: Fxe
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic local buckling strength in stress units.
Field: Fxc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The inelastic local buckling strength in stress units.
Field: Fh
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The hoop stress due to hydrostatic pressure.
Field: PhiFhc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The critical hoop buckling stress.
Field: Fhe
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic hoop buckling stress.
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Field: Fx 4/27/2009
Field: Fx
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The factor fx used in computing the combined axial compression, bending and hydrostatic
pressure interaction ratio.
Field: A
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor A used in computing the combined axial tension, bending and hydrostatic
pressure interaction ratio.
Field: B
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor B used in computing the combined axial tension, bending and hydrostatic
pressure interaction ratio.
Field: Eta
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor Eta (Greek letter) used in computing the combined axial tension, bending and
hydrostatic pressure interaction ratio.
Field: HydroPressu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force/Area (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The factored confining hydrostatic pressure.
Field: MuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

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Field: PhiMnMaj 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMnMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
Field: MuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: PhiMnMin 4/27/2009
Field: PhiMnMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
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Field: MajAxisAng 4/27/2009
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
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Field: MMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: ffa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design axial stress.
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Field: Fa 4/27/2009
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial tensile stress.
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FeMajor 4/27/2009
Field: FeMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for major axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Cb 4/27/2009
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ffbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FeMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for minor axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

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Field: CmMinor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
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Field: PRatio 4/27/2009
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
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Field: ffa 4/27/2009
Field: ffa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design axial stress.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial tensile stress.
Field: Fxe
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic local buckling stress.
Field: Fxc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The inelastic local buckling stress.
Field: Fh
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The hoop stress due to hydrostatic pressure.
Field: Fhc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The critical hoop buckling stress.
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Field: Fhe 4/27/2009
Field: Fhe
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The elastic hoop buckling stress.
Field: Fx
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The factor fx used in computing the combined axial compression and hydrostatic pressure
interaction ratio.
Field: A
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor A used in computing the combined axial tension and hydrostatic pressure
interaction ratio.
Field: B
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The factor B used in computing the combined axial tension and hydrostatic pressure
interaction ratio.
Field: HydroPress
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force/Area (Forces section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The confining hydrostatic pressure.
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: ffbMajor 4/27/2009
Field: ffbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FeMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for major axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ffbMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ffbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FeMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for minor axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
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Field: MajAxisAng 4/27/2009
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
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Field: MMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: Pac
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The allowable axial compression force.
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Field: Pat 4/27/2009
Field: Pat
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The allowable axial tension force.
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MaMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PeMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The Euler buckling force for major axis bending.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

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Field: XKMajor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: MaMin 4/27/2009
Field: MaMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PeMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The Euler buckling force for minor axis bending.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XLMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: SectClass 4/27/2009
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Non-Slender, Slender or Too Slender indicating the classification of the
section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.
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Field: MuMinor 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
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Field: Equation 4/27/2009
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PM stress ratio. The total PM stress ratio consists of the
sum of the axial and resultant moment components.
Field: MRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The resultant moment component of the total PM stress ratio. The total PM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial and resultant moment components.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
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Field: Pac 4/27/2009
Field: Pac
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The allowable axial compression force.
Field: Pat
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The allowable axial tension force.
Field: MDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The resultant factored moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if
any.
Field: Ma
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The resultant moment capacity.
Field: Pe
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The Euler buckling force for bending in the resultant moment direction.
Field: Cm
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for bending that is used in determining the stress ratio. It captures the
effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.
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Field: XK 4/27/2009
Field: XK
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The effective length factor. This item is specified as a fraction of the frame object length.
Multiplying this factor times the frame object length gives the effective length for the
object.
Field: XL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling. This item is specified as a fraction of the frame
object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame object length gives the unbraced
length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Myt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The moment that produces tensile yield at the extreme fiber.
Field: Mb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The moment that causes lateral buckling.
Field: Myc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The moment that produces compressive yield at the extreme fiber.
Field: Me
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The elastic critical moment.
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Field: LoadAngle 4/27/2009
Field: LoadAngle
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle between the angle section Z-axis and the resultant load.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: SectClass 4/27/2009
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Non-Slender, Slender or Too Slender indicating the classification of the
section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.
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Field: MuMinor 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
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Field: Equation 4/27/2009
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: SRLimit 4/27/2009
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: FtOrFcDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
Field: Pc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance.
Field: Pt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tensile force capacity.
Field: PcMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance considering buckling about the major axis only.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PcMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance considering buckling about the minor axis only.

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Field: MfMajDsgn 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MfMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: McMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major axis bending moment capacity .

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Mb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The buckling resistance moment.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: mMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The equivalent uniform moment factor for major axis bending.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: mLT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The equivalent uniform moment factor for lateral-torsional buckling.
Field: MfMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: McMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor axis bending moment capacity.
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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: mMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The equivalent uniform moment factor for minor axis bending.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 or Too Slender indicating the classification
of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
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Field: PRatio 4/27/2009
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: FtOrFcDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
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Field: Pc 4/27/2009
Field: Pc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance.
Field: Pt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tensile force capacity.
Field: MfMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: McMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major axis bending moment capacity .

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Mb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The buckling resistance moment.
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Field: XKMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: mMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The equivalent uniform moment factor for major axis bending.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: N
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The slenderness correction factor.
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Field: MfMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: MfMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: McMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor axis bending moment capacity.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: mMinor 4/27/2009
Field: mMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The equivalent uniform moment factor for minor axis bending.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: SectClass 4/27/2009
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 or Too Slender indicating the classification
of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: TallBldg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the building is a tall building or not.
Field: RolledShape
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the steel section is a rolled shape or not.
Field: GasCut
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the steel section is a gas cut or not.
Field: IgnorBOverT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the b/t ratio should be considered for
slenderness check or not.
Field: RegFactor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Strength Regulatory Factor.
Field: SI
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Seismic Intensity.
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Field: GammaRE 4/27/2009
Field: GammaRE
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Gamma_RE factor for seismic load.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: f
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable normal stress for the design section.
Field: fv
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable shear stress for the design section.
Field: AeOverAg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Net Area Ratio. This is used in axial stress ratio calculation (GB50011 5.1.1).
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: N
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
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Field: NRatio 4/27/2009
Field: NRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: SecClassMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Section class for major axis bending (GB50017 Table 5.1.2-1, 5.1.2-2). This is used in
calculating axial amplification factor for major axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C,
GB50017 Table C-5).
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Field: LambdanMaj 4/27/2009
Field: LambdanMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Nondimensional slenderness factor for major axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C, J GJ 99-
98 6.4.6). This is used in calculating axial amplification factor for major axis bending
(GB50017 Appendix C, GB50011 8.2.6).
Field: Alpha1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Alpha1 factor for major axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C, GB50017 Table C-5). This
is used to determine the stability coefficient Phi of axially compressed members for major
axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C).
Field: Alpha2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Alpha2 factor for major axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C, GB50017 Table C-5). This
is used to determine the stability coefficient Phi of axially compressed members for major
axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C).
Field: Alpha3Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Alpha3 factor for major axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C, GB50017 Table C-5). This
is used to determine the stability coefficient Phi of axially compressed members for major
axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C).
Field: PhiMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stability coefficient Phi of axially compressed members for major axis bending
(GB50017 Appendix C). This is used in calculating the stress ratio (GB50011 5.1.2, 5.2.2-
1, 5.2.5-1, J GJ 99-98 6.4.6).
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Field: SecClassMin 4/27/2009
Field: SecClassMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Section class for minor axis bending (GB50017 Table 5.1.2-1, 5.1.2-2). This is used in
calculating axial amplification factor for minor axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C,
GB50017 Table C-5).
Field: LambdanMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Nondimensional slenderness factor for minor axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C, J GJ 99-
98 6.4.6). This is used in calculating axial amplification factor for minor axis bending
(GB50017 Appendix C, GB50011 8.2.6).
Field: Alpha1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Alpha1 factor for minor axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C, GB50017 Table C-5). This
is used to determine the stability coefficient Phi of axially compressed members for minor
axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C).
Field: Alpha2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Alpha2 factor for minor axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C, GB50017 Table C-5). This
is used to determine the stability coefficient Phi of axially compressed members for minor
axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C).
Field: Alpha3Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Alpha3 factor for minor axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C, GB50017 Table C-5). This
is used to determine the stability coefficient Phi of axially compressed members for minor
axis bending (GB50017 Appendix C).
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Field: PhiMinor 4/27/2009
Field: PhiMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stability coefficient Phi of axially compressed members for minor axis bending
(GB50017 Appendix C). This is used in calculating the stress ratio (GB50011 5.1.2, 5.2.2-
1, 5.2.5-1, J GJ 99-98 6.4.6).
Field: MueMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object.
Field: LRatioMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: LambdaMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Nondimensional slenderness ratio for major axis bending (GB50017 5.2.2, 5.2.5,
Appendix C, J GJ 99-98 6.4.2, 6.4.6).
Field: NcrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Euler critical axial capacity for major axis bending (GB50017 5.2.2, 5.2.5).
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Field: MueMinor 4/27/2009
Field: MueMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. This factor times the frame object length
gives the effective length for the object.
Field: LRatioMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: LambdaMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Nondimensional slenderness ratio for minor axis bending (GB50017 5.2.2, 5.2.5,
Appendix C, J GJ 99-98 6.4.2, 6.4.6).
Field: NcrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Euler critical axial capacity for minor axis bending (GB50017 5.2.2, 5.2.5).
Field: GammaMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Plasticity Development Coefficient or Plasticity Factor for major axis bending (GB50017
4.1.1, 4.1.2). This is used in the interaction equations (GB50017 4.1.1, 5.2.1, 5.2.2-1,
5.2.5-1).
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Field: BetamMajor 4/27/2009
Field: BetamMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the equivalent moment
(GB50017 5.2.2-1). It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the
length (GB50017 5.2.2-1, 5.2.5-1).
Field: BetatMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for major axis bending, used in determining the equivalent moment
(GB50017 5.2.2). It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the
length (GB50017 5.2.2-2, 5.2.5-2).
Field: Eta
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Section Influence Coefficient or Eta Factor (GB50017 5.2.2, 5.2.5). This is used in the
interaction equations (GB50017 5.2.2-2, 5.2.5-1, 5.2.5-2).
Field: PhibMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stability coefficient Phib for major axis bending (GB50017 5.2.2, 5.2.5, 4.2.3,
Appendix B-5.a). This is used in calculating the stress ratio (GB50017 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 5.2.2-
2, 5.2.5-2).
Field: GammaMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Plasticity Development Coefficient or Plasticity Factor for minor axis bending (GB50017
4.1.1, 4.1.2). This is used in the interaction equations (GB50017 4.1.1, 4.2.3, 5.2.1, 5.2.5-
2).
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Field: BetamMinor 4/27/2009
Field: BetamMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the equivalent moment
(GB50017 5.2.2). It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the
length (GB50017 5.2.5-2).
Field: BetatMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor for minor axis bending, used in determining the equivalent moment
(GB50017 5.2.2). It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the
length (GB50017 5.2.5-1).
Field: PhibMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stability coefficient Phib for minor axis bending (GB50017 5.2.2, 5.2.5, 4.2.3,
Appendix B-5.a). This is used in calculating the stress ratio (GB50017 5.2.5-1).
Field: NDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: fN
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

This is the normal stress due to axial force. It is calculated as the axial force divided by
the gross area of the section. This is used in the stress ratio calculation.
Field: fNOverf
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the normal stress ratio due to axial force. It is calculated as the normal stress due
to the axial force, f_N, divided by the axial allowable stress, f. The effect of gamma_RE
and the Strength Regulatory Factor is considered for adjusting f, if needed.
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Field: SFN 4/27/2009
Field: SFN
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the scale factor to amplify the normal stress ratio for axial load. It considers the
factors like Net Area Ratio, PhiMajor, and PhiMinor, as appropriate. The result of
multiplication of normal stress ratio and the scale factor is reported as NRatio.
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: fM33
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

This is the normal stress due to major axis bending moment. It is calculated as the
bending moment divided by the gross section modulus about major axis of the section.
This is used in the stress ratio calculation.
Field: fM33Overf
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the normal stress ratio due to major axis bending moment. It is calculated as the
normal stress due to the major axis bending moment, f_M33, divided by the axial
allowable stress, f. The effect of gamma_RE and the Strength Regulatory Factor is
considered for adjusting f, if needed.
Field: SFM33
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the scale factor to amplify the normal stress ratio for major axis bending moment.
It considers the factors like Gamma, Phib, Eta, Betam, Betat, and Euler critical load for the
major axis bending, as appropriate. The result of multiplication of normal stress ratio and
the scale factor is reported as MMajRatio.
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Field: MMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: fM22
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

This is the normal stress due to minor axis bending moment. It is calculated as the
bending moment divided by the gross section modulus about minor axis of the section.
This is used in the stress ratio calculation.
Field: fM22Overf
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the normal stress ratio due to minor axis bending moment. It is calculated as the
normal stress due to the minor axis bending moment, f_M22, divided by the axial
allowable stress, f. The effect of gamma_RE and the Strength Regulatory Factor is
considered for adjusting f, if needed.
Field: SFM22
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This is the scale factor to amplify the normal stress ratio for minor axis bending moment.
It considers the factors like Gamma, Phib, Eta, Betam, Betat, and Euler critical load for the
minor axis bending, as appropriate. The result of multiplication of normal stress ratio and
the scale factor is reported as MMinRatio.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
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Field: MajAxisAng 4/27/2009
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Too Slender, Slender, or Non-Slender indicating the classification of the
section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
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Field: MMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: CfOrCtDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
Field: Cr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored compressive resistance.
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Field: Tr 4/27/2009
Field: Tr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored tensile resistance.
Field: MfMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major moment resistance.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: U1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: U2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.
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Field: XKMajor 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Omega1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient used to determine equivalent uniform major axis bending.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Omega2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient to account for increased moment resistance due to moment gradient.
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Field: MfMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: MfMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor moment resistance.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: U1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: U2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Omega1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient used to determine equivalent uniform minor axis bending.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 or Too Slender indicating the classification
of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
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Field: PRatio 4/27/2009
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: CfOrCtDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
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Field: Cr 4/27/2009
Field: Cr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored compressive resistance.
Field: Tr
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored tensile resistance.
Field: MfMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major moment resistance.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: U1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: U2Major 4/27/2009
Field: U2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Omega1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient used to determine equivalent uniform major axis bending.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Omega2 4/27/2009
Field: Omega2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient to account for increased moment resistance due to moment gradient.
Field: MfMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor moment resistance.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: U1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: U2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.
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Field: XKMinor 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Omega1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Coefficient used to determine equivalent uniform minor axis bending.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 or Too Slender indicating the classification
of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
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Field: PRatio 4/27/2009
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: NsdDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
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Field: Ncrd 4/27/2009
Field: Ncrd
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance force.
Field: Ntrd
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tension resistance force.
Field: NbrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance force.
Field: NbrdMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance force.
Field: MsdMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: McrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending full moment resistance.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: MvrdMajor 4/27/2009
Field: MvrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending reduced resistance moment due to shear.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MbrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending buckling resistance moment.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: kMajor 4/27/2009
Field: kMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Factor applied to the major design moment in the interaction equations.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: klt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Factor applied to the major design moment in the interaction equation checking for failure
due to lateral-torsional buckling.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: C1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A bending coefficient.
Field: MsdMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: McrdMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending full moment resistance.

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Field: MvrdMinor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MvrdMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending reduced resistance moment due to shear.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: kMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Factor applied to the minor design moment in the interaction equations.

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Field: Fy 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 or Too Slender indicating the classification
of the section.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: MuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
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Field: TotalRatio 4/27/2009
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
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Field: NsdDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: NsdDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: Ncrd
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance force.
Field: Ntrd
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tension resistance force.
Field: NbrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance force.
Field: NbrdMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compression resistance force.
Field: MsdMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: McrdMajor 4/27/2009
Field: McrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending full moment resistance.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MvrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending reduced resistance moment due to shear.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MbrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending buckling resistance moment.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: XLMajor 4/27/2009
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: kMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Factor applied to the major design moment in the interaction equations.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: kzy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Factor applied to the major design moment in the interaction equations.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: C1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A bending coefficient.
Field: MsdMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

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Field: McrdMinor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: McrdMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending full moment resistance.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MvrdMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending reduced resistance moment due to shear.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

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Field: kMinor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: kMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Factor applied to the minor design moment in the interaction equations.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: kyz
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Factor applied to the minor design moment in the interaction equations.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
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Field: MajAxisAng 4/27/2009
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 or Too Slender indicating the classification
of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
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Field: MMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: Sigmaa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design axial stress.
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Field: Sigmaat 4/27/2009
Field: Sigmaat
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial tensile stress.
Field: Sigmaac
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress.
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: SigmaMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: SigmaBCMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending stress in compression.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: SigmaBTMaj 4/27/2009
Field: SigmaBTMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending stress in tension.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: fcb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Elastic critical stress for major axis bending as calculated per section IS 6.2.4.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FCCMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for major axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: KMajor 4/27/2009
Field: KMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: LRatioMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Psi
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Psi is the ratio of the total area of both flanges at the point of least bending moment to the
corresponding area at the point of greatest bending moment between two bracing points.
For prismatic members its value is 1.Psi is used to calculate the value of the coefficient k1
per section IS 6.2.4 and IS Table 6.3.
Field: K1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

k1 is the coefficient to allow for reduction of fcb for nonprismatic frame members,
especially when the flange area changes with the length within two bracing points. The
coefficient k1 varies with the ratio Psi per section IS 6.2.4 and IS Table 6.3.
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Field: Omega 4/27/2009
Field: Omega
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Omega is the ratio of the moment of inertia of the compression flange alone to that of the
sum of the moments of inertia of the flanges. Each moment of inertia is calculated about
its own axis parallel to the 2-2 axis of the member at the point at which the stress ratio is
calculated. Omega varies between 0 and 1. Omega is equal to 0.5 for doubly symmetric
sections. Omega is used to calculate the value of the coefficient k2 per section IS 6.2.4
and IS Table 6.4.
Field: K2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

k2 is the coefficient to allow for inequality of flanges of non-symmetric frame members.
The coefficient k1 varies with the ratio Omega per section IS 6.2.4 and IS Table 6.4.
Field: c1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

c1 is the lesser distance from the section neutral axis to the extreme fiber. It is used to
calculate fcb in section IS 6.2.4.
Field: c2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

c2 is the greater distance from the section neutral axis to the extreme fiber. It is used to
calculate fcb in section IS 6.2.4.
Field: Y
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Y is a quantitity used to calculate fcb in section IS 6.2.4. It has the dimension of stress.
Field: X
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

X is a quantitity used to calculate fcb in section IS 6.2.4. It has the dimension of stress.
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Field: MMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SigmaMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SigmaBCMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending stress in compression.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SigmaBTMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending stress in tension.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: CmMinor 4/27/2009
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FCCMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for minor axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: KMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: LRatioMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Fy 4/27/2009
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Too Slender, Slender, or Non-Slender indicating the classification of the
section.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: N
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
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Field: MMinor 4/27/2009
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
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Field: TotalRatio 4/27/2009
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: NRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
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Field: SigmaAdm 4/27/2009
Field: SigmaAdm
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Admissible tensile stress.
Field: LoadCond
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Load condition: 1 for combinations with no lateral load, 2 for combinations with lateral
load.
Field: Omega1Mod
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the 1.4 factor has been used with Omega1
(CNR 7.3.2.2.1, Table 7-VI).
Field: NDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
Field: SigmaN
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design axial stress (N/A).
Field: SigmaC
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress (CNR 7.2.2.3.1, 7.2.2.3.2, Table 7-I).
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Field: AlphaFactor 4/27/2009
Field: AlphaFactor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Alpha factor used in compression curve (CNR 7.2.2.3.1, 7.2.2.3.2, Table 7-I, Table 7-
II).
Field: OmegaFactor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The Omega amplification factor used in compression curve (CNR 7.2.2.4).
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MeqMajorPMM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Equivalent major moment, Meq, for major axis bending used in determining the stress
ratio in PMM mode. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the
length (CNR 7.4.1.1).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MeqMajorLTB
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Equivalent major moment, Meq, for major axis bending used in determining the stress
ratio in PMM-LTB mode. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along
the length (CNR 7.3.2.2.1).

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Field: SigmaMajor 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: SigmaMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major moment bending stress (M/W).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: NcrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Euler critical axial capacity for major axis bending (CNR 7.4.1, Table 7.4.1).

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: KMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: LRatioMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

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Field: Omega1 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Omega1
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Omega1, used in determining the stress ratio (CNR 7.3.2.2.1, Table 7-VI).
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MeqMinorPMM
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Equivalent minor moment, Meq, for major axis bending used in determining the stress
ratio in PMM mode. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the
length (CNR 7.4.1.1).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: MeqMinorLTB
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

Equivalent minor moment, Meq, for major axis bending used in determining the stress
ratio in PMM-LTB mode. It captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along
the length (CNR 7.3.2.2.1).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: SigmaMinor 4/27/2009
Field: SigmaMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor moment bending stress (M/W).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: NcrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

Euler critical axial capacity for minor axis bending (CNR 7.4.1, Table 7.4.1).

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: KMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: LRatioMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Fy 4/27/2009
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Sway Frame or Nonsway Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajor 4/27/2009
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
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Field: PRatio 4/27/2009
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design axial force.
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Field: ffa 4/27/2009
Field: ffa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design axial stress.
Field: Fa
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial compressive stress.
Field: Ft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable axial tensile stress.
Field: MMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FbMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major axis bending stress.
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Field: FeMajor 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: FeMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for major axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

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Field: Cb 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
Field: MMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ffbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor moment bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FbMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor axis bending stress.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: FeMinor 4/27/2009
Field: FeMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Euler stress for minor axis bending stress divided by a factor of safety.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: Fy 4/27/2009
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Ordinary MRF, Special MRF, Braced Frame, Special
CBF or Eccentric BF. MRF is short for Moment Resisting Frame. CBF is short for
Concentric Braced Frame. BF is short for Braced Frame. This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
Field: SeisZone
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The seismic zone. This is either Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3 or Zone 4.
Field: Omega0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Omega0 factor that is related to seismic force and ductility.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the PMM details are reported. It is
either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified design
load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: Location 4/27/2009
Field: Location
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: Pu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Tu
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: TotalRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The total PMM stress ratio. This ratio is the sum of the axial, major moment and minor
moment stress ratio components.
Field: PRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The axial component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio consists of
the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.
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Field: MMajRatio 4/27/2009
Field: MMajRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor moment component of the total PMM stress ratio. The total PMM stress ratio
consists of the sum of the axial, major moment and minor moment components.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: PuDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored axial force.
Field: PhiPnc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial compressive force capacity.
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Field: PhiPnt 4/27/2009
Field: PhiPnt
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial tensile force capacity.
Field: MuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored major moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMnMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: CmMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for major axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B1Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway major-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.
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Field: B2Major 4/27/2009

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: B2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway major-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XKMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object local major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: XLMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object major axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: Cb
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cb, used in determining the allowable bending stress.
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Field: MuMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: MuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The design factored minor moment. This moment includes applicable amplification
factors, if any.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiMnMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor axis bending moment capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: CmMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless factor, Cm, for minor axis bending used in determining the stress ratio. It
captures the effect of non-uniform moment distribution along the length.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: B1Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for non-sway minor-axis bending moment.
Nonsway moments are assumed to be those resulting from dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: B2Minor 4/27/2009
Field: B2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unitless moment magnification factor for sway minor-axis bending moment. Sway
moments are assumed to be those resulting from all loads except dead and live loads.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XKMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Effective length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the effective length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: XLMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Unbraced length factor for buckling about the frame object minor axis. This item is
specified as a fraction of the frame object length. Multiplying this factor times the frame
object length gives the unbraced length for the object.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: Fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
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Field: E 4/27/2009
Field: E
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The modulus of elasticity for the design section.
Field: Length
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The total length of the frame object (not clear length).
Field: MajAxisAng
Field is Imported: No
Format: Angles (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Degrees

The angle measured counterclockwise from the local 3-axis to the major axis.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: SectClass
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Compact, Non-Compact, Slender, Too Slender or Seismic indicating the
classification of the section.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Ordinary MRF, Special MRF, Braced Frame, Special
CBF or Eccentric BF. MRF is short for Moment Resisting Frame. CBF is short for
Concentric Braced Frame. BF is short for Braced Frame. This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
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Field: SeisZone 4/27/2009
Field: SeisZone
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The seismic zone. This is either Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3 or Zone 4.
Field: Omega0
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

Omega0 factor that is related to seismic force and ductility.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: DesignType 4/27/2009
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

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Field: VrMajDsgn 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VrMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVnMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VnMajOmega
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
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Field: VMinorCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VrMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: PhiVnMinor 4/27/2009
Field: PhiVnMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VnMinOmega
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: DCLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit to be used for acceptability. Stress ratios that are less than or equal to
this value are considered acceptable. Program determined value means it is taken from the
steel preferences. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain the reduced live load for the
frame object. Specifying 0 means the value is program determined.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either "Moment Frame" or "Braced Frame". This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design. Program determined value means it is taken from the steel
preferences.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorRatio 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major shear stress.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: FvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major direction shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
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Field: VMinorCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ffvMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ffvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor shear stress.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor direction shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorRatio 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major shear stress.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: FvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major direction shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
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Field: VMinorCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: ffvMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ffvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor shear stress.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor direction shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMajDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: VuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVnMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVnMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVnMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: VuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVnMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMajDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: VuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVnMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVnMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major shear stress.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FvMajor 4/27/2009
Field: FvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major direction shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: VMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor shear stress.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor direction shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TMinor 4/27/2009
Field: TMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major shear stress.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FvMajor 4/27/2009
Field: FvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major direction shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: VuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor shear stress.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor direction shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
used for design.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: fvTotalMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The total design major shear stress. This stress is calculated by summing the stresses due
to major shear and torsion.

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Field: fvShearMaj 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: fvShearMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major shear stress not including the effects of torsion.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: fvTorsMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shear stress in the major direction due to torsion.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: FvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major direction shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

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Field: VMinorLoc 4/27/2009
A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
used for design.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: fvTotalMin 4/27/2009
Field: fvTotalMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The total design minor shear stress. This stress is calculated by summing the stresses due
to minor shear and torsion.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: fvShearMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor shear stress not including the effects of torsion.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: fvTorsMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shear stress in the minor direction due to torsion.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor direction shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: SRLimit 4/27/2009
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: FvMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: FvMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: FvMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FvMajDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: FvMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FvMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: fy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The steel yield stress for the design section.
Field: fv
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Input (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable shear stress for the design section.
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Field: VMajorCombo 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: V2Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This is the V2 shear force associated with the critical shear stress in the major direction of
the shear stress (along 2 axis), TauMajor, at its point of maximum occurrence. There will
be an associated V3 and T with V2. However, the stress due to torsion is ignored.
Field: V3Major
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This is the V3 shear force associated with the critical shear stress in the major direction of
the shear stress (along 2 axis), TauMajor, at its point of maximum occurrence. There will
be an associated V2 and T with V3. However, the stress due to torsion is ignored.
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Field: FictMajor 4/27/2009
Field: FictMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the governing shear force for critical shear
stress in the major direction (stress along axis 2) is the fictitious shear or not.
Field: TauMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

This is the critical shear stress at a location of the section where maximum shear stress
occurs in the major direction of the shear stress (along 2 axis). The effect of V2 and V3
are considered. However, the stress due to torsion is ignored in calculating this stress.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: V2Minor 4/27/2009
Field: V2Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This is the V2 shear force associated with the critical shear stress in the minor direction of
the shear stress (along 3 axis), TauMinor, at its point of maximum occurrence. There will
be an associated V3 and T with V2. However, the stress due to torsion is ignored.
Field: V3Minor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

This is the V3 shear force associated with the critical shear stress in the minor direction of
the shear stress (along 3 axis), TauMinor, at its point of maximum occurrence. There will
be an associated V2 and T with V3. However, the stress due to torsion is ignored.
Field: FictMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes or No indicating whether the governing shear force for critical shear
stress in the minor direction (stress along axis 3) is the fictitious shear or not.
Field: TauMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

This is the critical shear stress at a location of the section where maximum shear stress
occurs in the minor direction of the shear stress (along 3 axis). The effect of V2 and V3
are considered. However, the stress due to torsion is ignored in calculating this stress.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis). This item is reported for information only.
It is not used in the design.
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Field: SRLimit 4/27/2009
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VfMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear resistance.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VfMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: VfMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear resistance.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VfMajDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: VfMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VrMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored major shear resistance.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VfMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VrMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The factored minor shear resistance.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VsdMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear resistance.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VsdMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: VsdMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VrdMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear resistance.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VsdMajDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: VsdMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VrdMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear resistance.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VsdMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VrdMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear resistance.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMinor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TauVacal2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major shear stress.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: TauVa2 4/27/2009
Field: TauVa2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major direction shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: VMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TauVacal3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor shear stress.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TauVa3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor direction shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TMinor 4/27/2009
Field: TMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear data is reported.
Field: Loc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: Point 4/27/2009
Field: Point
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Point of governing shear stress.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo. This item is reported for
information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: N
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
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Field: MMajor 4/27/2009
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TauV2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design shear stress for major axis shear force.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TauV3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design shear stress for minor axis shear force.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TauT 4/27/2009
Field: TauT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design shear stress for torsion.
Field: SigmaN
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design normal stress for axial force.
Field: SigmaM33
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design normal stress for major axis bending moment.
Field: SigmaM22
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design normal stress for minor axis bending moment.
Field: SigmaID
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The equivalent design normal stress considering all shear stresses and all normal stresses
at a point (CNR 6.7).
Field: SigmaAdm
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

Admissible tensile stress.
Field: StressRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shear stress ratio (SigmaID/SigmaID).
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Field: SRLimit 4/27/2009
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Sway Frame or Nonsway Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design major shear stress.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: FvMajor 4/27/2009
Field: FvMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable major direction shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
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Field: VMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: ffvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The design minor shear stress.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: FvMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable minor direction shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TMinor 4/27/2009
Field: TMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is reported
for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Ordinary MRF, Special MRF, Braced Frame, Special
CBF or Eccentric BF. MRF is short for Moment Resisting Frame. CBF is short for
Concentric Braced Frame. BF is short for Braced Frame. This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: VMajorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the major shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMajorLoc 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The major shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VuMajDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored major shear.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVnMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: TuMajor 4/27/2009
Field: TuMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMajorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: VMinorCombo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the minor shear data is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: VMinorLoc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Absolute Distance (Structure Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMinorRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The minor shear stress ratio.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: VuMinDsgn 4/27/2009
Field: VuMinDsgn
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The design factored minor shear.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: PhiVnMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor direction shear capacity.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TuMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The factored torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified VMinorCombo. This item is
reported for information only. It is not used in the design.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Ordinary MRF, Special MRF, Braced Frame, Special
CBF or Eccentric BF. MRF is short for Moment Resisting Frame. CBF is short for
Concentric Braced Frame. BF is short for Braced Frame. This item is used for ductility
considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: ContPlArea 4/27/2009
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: ContPlArea 4/27/2009
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - BS5950 2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - BS5950 90
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: ContPlArea 4/27/2009
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - CISC 95
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Table: Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - EUROCODE 3-1993 Page 2999 of 3116
Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - EUROCODE 3-1993
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - Eurocode 3-2005
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: ContPlArea 4/27/2009
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 4 - Maximum Shear Details - Indian IS:800-1998
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
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Field: Status 4/27/2009
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the maximum elastic shear stress (IS
6.4.1) ratio is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the
name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: Loc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: VMinor 4/27/2009
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo.
Field: TauV2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shear stress component at the controlling location due to major shear force. The total
shear stress consists of the sum of such components from torsion, major shear and minor
shear forces.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: TauV3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shear stress component at the controlling location due to minor shear force. The total
shear stress consists of the sum of such components from torsion, major shear and minor
shear forces.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: TauT 4/27/2009
Field: TauT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shear stress component at the controlling location due to torsion. The total shear
stress consists of the sum of such components from torsion, major shear and minor shear
forces.
Field: TauVmcal
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The total shear stress at the controlling location. The total shear stress consists of the sum
of shear stresses from torsion, major shear and minor shear forces.
Field: TauVm
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable maximum shear stress at a controlling location on a member cross-section
considering elastic stress distribution of shear stresses from torsion, major shear and minor
shear forces.
Field: StressRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The maximum shear stress ratio at a controlling location on a member cross-section. See
section 6.4.1 of IS:800-1998 for details.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
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Field: FramingType 4/27/2009
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - Italian UNI 10011
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - UBC97-ASD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 4 - Continuity Plates - UBC97-LRFD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the continuity plate area is reported.
It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: ContPlArea 4/27/2009
Field: ContPlArea
Field is Imported: No
Format: Area (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length2

The required continuity plate area.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC-ASD01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC-ASD89
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: DblPlThick 4/27/2009
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC-LRFD93
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - AISC-LRFD99
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: DblPlThick 4/27/2009
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - API RP2A-WSD2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - ASCE 10-97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - BS5950 2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: DblPlThick 4/27/2009
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - BS5950 90
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - CISC 95
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - EUROCODE 3-1993 Page 3026 of 3116
Field: DblPlThick 4/27/2009
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - EUROCODE 3-1993
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - Eurocode 3-2005 Page 3027 of 3116
Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - Eurocode 3-2005
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 5 - Equivalent Stress Details - Indian IS:800-1998
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: DesignType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Beam, Brace or Column indicating the frame object design type.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'Overstressed', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', 'See ErrMsg
and WarnMsg', or 'Overstressed and See WarnMsg' indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the equivalent stress (IS 7.1.4), ratio
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).
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Field: Equation 4/27/2009

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: Equation
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The equation used to obtain the reported ratios.
Field: Loc
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The distance measured from the left end (I-End) of the frame object to the location where
output is reported.
Field: VMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: VMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The minor shear for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
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Field: T 4/27/2009
Field: T
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The torsion (about the local 1-axis) for the specified combo.
Field: P
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The axial load for the specified combo.
Field: MMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The major bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections major bending is bending about the local 3-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the larger moment of inertia.
Field: MMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Moment (Forces section of form)
Units: Force-Length

The minor bending moment for the specified combo.

For symmetrical sections minor bending is bending about the local 2-axis. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor bending is the bending about the section
principal axis with the smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TauV2
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shear stress component at the controlling location due to major shear force. The total
shear stress consists of the sum of such components from torsion, major shear and minor
shear forces.

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: TauV3 4/27/2009
Field: TauV3
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shear stress component at the controlling location due to minor shear force. The total
shear stress consists of the sum of such components from torsion, major shear and minor
shear forces.

For symmetrical sections minor shear is shear in the local 3-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) minor shear is the shear associated with minor
bending. Note that minor bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
smaller moment of inertia.
Field: TauT
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The shear stress component at the controlling location due to torsion. The total shear
stress consists of the sum of such components from torsion, major shear and minor shear
forces.
Field: SigmaP
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The normal stress component at the controlling location due to axial force. The total
normal stress consists of the sum of such components from axial force, major bending
moment and minor bending moment.
Field: SigmaM33
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The normal stress component at the controlling location due to major bending moment.
The total normal stress consists of the sum of such components from axial force, major
bending moment and minor bending moment.
Field: SigmaM22
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The normal stress component at the controlling location due to minor bending moment.
The total normal stress consists of the sum of such components from axial force, major
bending moment and minor bending moment.
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Field: SigmaEcal 4/27/2009
Field: SigmaEcal
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The equivalent stress at a controlling location on a member cross-section. See section
7.1.4 of IS:800-1998 for details.
Field: SigmaE
Field is Imported: No
Format: Stress Output (Stresses section of form)
Units: Force/Length2

The allowable equivalent stress. See section 7.1.4 of IS:800-1998 for details.
Field: StressRatio
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The equivalent stress ratio at a controlling location on a member cross-section. See
section 7.1.4 of IS:800-1998 for details.
Field: SRLimit
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The stress ratio limit as specified in the preferences. Stress ratios that are less than or
equal to this value are considered acceptable.
Field: RLLF
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The reduced live load factor. A reducible live load is multiplied by this factor to obtain
the reduced live load for the frame object.
Field: FramingType
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The framing type. This is either Moment Frame or Braced Frame. This item is used for
ductility considerations in the design.
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Field: ErrMsg 4/27/2009
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - Italian UNI 10011
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: Combo 4/27/2009
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - UBC97-ASD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 5 - Doubler Plates - UBC97-LRFD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: Combo
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the doubler plate thickness is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: DblPlThick 4/27/2009
Field: DblPlThick
Field is Imported: No
Format: Length (Section Dimensions section of form)
Units: Length

The required doubler plate thickness.
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: ComboMajor 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC-ASD01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: CBRatioMaj 4/27/2009
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC-ASD89
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
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Field: ComboMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC-LRFD93
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: CBRatioMin 4/27/2009
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - AISC-LRFD99
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: ComboMajor 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: CBRatioMaj 4/27/2009
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
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Field: ComboMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - ASCE 10-97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: CBRatioMin 4/27/2009
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: ComboMajor 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: CBRatioMaj 4/27/2009
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
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Field: ComboMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - CISC 95
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Table: Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - EUROCODE 3-1993 Page 3059 of 3116
Field: CBRatioMin 4/27/2009
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - EUROCODE 3-1993
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: ComboMajor 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - Eurocode 3-2005
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: CBRatioMaj 4/27/2009
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - Italian UNI 10011
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
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Field: ComboMinor 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - UBC97-ASD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: CBRatioMin 4/27/2009
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 6 - Beam/Column Ratios - UBC97-LRFD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: Status
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either 'No Messages', 'See ErrMsg', 'See WarnMsg', or 'See ErrMsg and WarnMsg'
indicating the design status.
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Field: ComboMajor 4/27/2009
Field: ComboMajor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column major moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMaj
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for major moment (bending about column local 3-axis).
Field: ComboMinor
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the column/beam strength ratio for
column minor moment is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load
combination, or the name of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: CBRatioMin
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

The column/beam strength ratio for minor moment (bending about column local 2-axis).
Field: ErrMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Error messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no error messages exist then
this item is reported as None.
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Field: WarnMsg 4/27/2009
Field: WarnMsg
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Warning messages generated during the design/check, if any. If no warning messages
exist then this item is reported as None.
Table: Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: ComboRight 4/27/2009
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC-ASD01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: ComboLeft 4/27/2009
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC-ASD89
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).
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Field: VMajorRight 4/27/2009

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC-LRFD93
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: VMajorLeft 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - AISC-LRFD99
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: VMajorRight 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

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Field: ComboRight 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - API RP2A-WSD2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: ComboLeft 4/27/2009
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - ASCE 10-97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).
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Field: VMajorRight 4/27/2009

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - BS5950 2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: VMajorLeft 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - BS5950 90
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: VMajorRight 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

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Field: ComboRight 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - CISC 95
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: ComboLeft 4/27/2009
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - EUROCODE 3-1993
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).
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Field: VMajorRight 4/27/2009

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - Eurocode 3-2005
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: VMajorLeft 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - Italian UNI 10011
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Field: VMajorRight 4/27/2009
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - UBC97-ASD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

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Field: ComboRight 4/27/2009
For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Table: Steel Details 7 - Beam Shear Forces - UBC97-LRFD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Field: ComboLeft 4/27/2009
Field: ComboLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam left end (I-end)
is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorLeft
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam left end (I-End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
Field: ComboRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the shear at the beam right end (J -
end) is reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name
of a specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: VMajorRight
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The major shear at the beam right end (J -End).

For symmetrical sections major shear is shear in the local 2-axis direction. For
unsymmetrical sections (e.g., angles) major shear is the shear associated with major
bending. Note that major bending is the bending about the section principal axis with the
larger moment of inertia.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC360-05-IBC2006 Page 3092 of 3116
Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC360-05-IBC2006
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-ASD01 Page 3093 of 3116
Field: PMaxTens 4/27/2009
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-ASD01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-ASD89 Page 3094 of 3116
Field: ComboTens 4/27/2009
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-ASD89
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-LRFD93 Page 3095 of 3116
Field: PMaxComp 4/27/2009
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-LRFD93
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-LRFD99 Page 3096 of 3116
Field: ComboComp 4/27/2009
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - AISC-LRFD99
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - API RP2A-LRFD 97 Page 3098 of 3116
Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - API RP2A-LRFD 97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - API RP2A-WSD2000 Page 3099 of 3116
Field: PMaxTens 4/27/2009
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - API RP2A-WSD2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - ASCE 10-97 Page 3100 of 3116
Field: ComboTens 4/27/2009
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - ASCE 10-97
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - BS5950 2000 Page 3101 of 3116
Field: PMaxComp 4/27/2009
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - BS5950 2000
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - BS5950 90 Page 3102 of 3116
Field: ComboComp 4/27/2009
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - BS5950 90
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - BS5950 90 Page 3103 of 3116
Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - CAN/CSA-S16-01 Page 3104 of 3116
Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - CAN/CSA-S16-01
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - CISC 95 Page 3105 of 3116
Field: PMaxTens 4/27/2009
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - CISC 95
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - EUROCODE 3-1993 Page 3106 of 3116
Field: ComboTens 4/27/2009
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - EUROCODE 3-1993
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - Eurocode 3-2005 Page 3107 of 3116
Field: PMaxComp 4/27/2009
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - Eurocode 3-2005
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - Italian UNI 10011 Page 3108 of 3116
Field: ComboComp 4/27/2009
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - Italian UNI 10011
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - Italian UNI 10011 Page 3109 of 3116
Field: DesignSect 4/27/2009
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - UBC97-ASD Page 3110 of 3116
Field: Frame 4/27/2009
Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - UBC97-ASD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
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Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - UBC97-LRFD Page 3111 of 3116
Field: PMaxTens 4/27/2009
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
Table: Steel Details 8 - Brace Max Axial Load - UBC97-LRFD
Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: ComboComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the compression axial force is
reported. It is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a
specified design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxComp
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest compression axial force in the brace.
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Field: ComboTens 4/27/2009
Field: ComboTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This identifies the design load combination for which the tension axial force is reported. It
is either the name of a specified design load combination, or the name of a specified
design load combination followed by (SP).

A design load combination name followed by (SP) indicates that the design loads were
obtained by applying special, code-specific, seismic multipliers to part of the specified
design load combination.
Field: PMaxTens
Field is Imported: No
Format: Force (Forces section of form)
Units: Force

The largest tension axial force in the brace.
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Field: Frame
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Label of a Frame object.
Field: DesignSect
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The current design section for the frame object.
Field: AlphaPrOPy
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the ratio of alpha times the design force to the force required to yield the steel
section. For ASD provision the factor alpha equals 1.6 and for LRFD provision the factor
equals 1.0.
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Field: aPrOPyGT05 4/27/2009
Field: aPrOPyGT05
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is "Yes" if the ratio of alpha times the design force to the force required to yield
the steel section exceeds 0.5. For ASD provision the factor alpha equals 1.6 and for LRFD
provision the factor equals 1.0.
Field: AlphaPrOPeL
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the ratio of alpha times the design force to the Euler buckling load of the steel
member. For ASD provision the factor alpha equals 1.6 and for LRFD provision the
factor equals 1.0.
Field: aPrOPeGT015
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is "Yes" if the ratio of alpha times the design force to the Euler buckling load of
the steel member exceeds 0.15. For ASD provision the factor alpha equals 1.6 and for
LRFD provision the factor equals 1.0.
Field: Taub
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is a function of the ratio of alpha times the design axial compression force to the
force required to yield the steel section. For ASD provision the factor alpha equals 1.6
and for LRFD provision the factor equals 1.0. The value of tau ranges between 0 to 1. It
varies parabolically with the ratio of alpha*Pr/Py where Pr is the design axial
compression. If the ratio of alpha*Pr/Py is less than or equal to 0.5, then Taub equals 1.
Otherwise Taub decreases parabolically with the increase of alpha*Pr/Py. It reduces to 0
as the ratio alpha*Pr/Py approaches 1. Its value remains undefined when alpha*Pr/Py
exceeds 1. For members loaded with axial tension, taub equals 1. Taub is a very critical
determinant in determining stiffness reduction for Direct Analysis method.
Field: EAmodifier
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the modification factor for axial stiffness if the Direct Analysis method is
used. Its value is normally fixed at 0.8 and is independent of Tau_b. This item is a
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Field: EImodifier 4/27/2009
function of the ratio of alpha times the design axial compression force to the force required
to yield the steel section.
Field: EImodifier
Field is Imported: No
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Unitless

This item is the modification factor for flexural stiffness if the Direct Analysis method is
used. Its value is a function of Tau_b. Its assumes a fixed value of 0.8 if the Tau_b is
taken as fixed.
Table: User Defined Table Definition 1
Field: TableKey
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The table key for the user defined table. This item is predefined by the program. The user
can not change the program defined table keys.
Field: TableActive
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the table is active. It is No if is inactive. An inactive table will not be
created, and if it already exists it will be deleted.
Field: TableName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The user defined name for the table.

Table names should include alphanumeric characters, spaces, dashes and underscore
characters, '_', only. Table names must be unique. They can not conflict with any other
program defined table names or user defined table names.

If this item is blank the user defined table will not be created, and if one associated with
the specified table key already exists it will be deleted.
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Field: TableType 4/27/2009
Field: TableType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Model Definition, Analysis Results, or Design Results indicating the type of
user defined table.
Field: TableDLL
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The program defined *.dll associated with this user defined table. If this item is not
specified the user defined table will not be created, and if it already exists it will be
deleted.
Table: User Defined Table Definition 2
Field: TableName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The user defined name for the table.
Field: FieldName
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

The user defined name for a field in the specified table.

Field names must be unique within a table and they must be limited to no more than 11
alphanumeric characters with no spaces. Underscore characters, '_', can also be used.
Field: FieldType
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This is either Integer, Single Precision, Double Precision, or Text indicating the data type
for the user defined field.
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Field: FieldFormat 4/27/2009
Field: FieldFormat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

Options form which is accessed using the Options menu >Database >Set Program
Default DB Formatting command.
Field: FieldImport
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the field is to be imported into the program. It is No if it a comment
field not intended to be imported into the program.
Field: FieldRepeat
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Yes/No

This item is Yes if the field is to be repeated when a printed table is split because it is too
wide for the paper.
Field: FieldDesc
Field is Imported: Yes
Format: Controlled by program
Units: Text

This item is a user defined description of the field.

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