Steel Frame: Overview
The purpose of this test case is to validate some of the unit conversion for imperial units. In this example, the following units were changed:
- Moment (kip-ft to lb-in)
- Force (kip to lb)
- Pressure (ksi to psi)
The results are compared internally due to the concern of the verification only limited in the unit conversion of results and not necessarily the analysis.
Model Setup
The structure is a 123-node, 276-member frame structure supported by fixed supports. The building consists of general section beams made from steel.
Evaluation points: 10
Solve Type: Linear Analysis
Analysis Results
| Result | Location | SkyCiv Default | SkyCiv Converted Units | Conversion Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moment Z | Member 183, Start Node | 11.531 kip-ft | 138368.621 lb-in | 11.531 kip-ft |
| Moment Y | Member 62, End Node | -0.044 kip-ft | -522.878 lb-in | -0.044 kip-ft |
| Shear Y | Member 58, End Node | -0.450 kip | -449.583 lb | -0.450 kip |
| Shear Z | Member 101, End Node | -0.226 kip | -225.988 lb | -0.226 kip |
| Reaction Y | Node 93 | 4.597 kip | 4597.272 lb | 4.597 kip |
| Reaction Y | Node 64 | 2.638 kip | 2638.141 lb | 2.638 kip |
| Axial | Member 110 | 0.215 kip | 214.907 lb | 0.215 kip |
| Axial | Member 168 | 5.409 kip | 5408.611 lb | 5.409 kip |
| Top Bending Stress Z | Member 207, Start Node | 327.075 ksi | 327074.571 psi | 327.075 ksi |
| Top Bending Stress Y | Member 252, End Node | 2073.306 ksi | 2073305.516 psi | 2073.306 ksi |
