Free End Connections - FREE - CAESAR II - Help

CAESAR II Users Guide

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Free or Commands > Free defines the free element end connection types and places the following card in the Card Stack pane:

For example, use Free to describe the element ends in a structure that has pinned-only beam-to-column connections.

  • You can also use Beams , Braces , and Columns to set the free end connection defaults for certain types of members. For more information, see Beams, Braces, and Columns.

  • After you define each element and set the defaults, the program automatically adds a card to the Card Stack and adds values to FREE parameters. Use this to help keep track of the connections and nodes that define the element.

Define Free End connection types

  1. Select the appropriate row in the Card Stack pane.

  2. Use the needed command from the Insert menu to place the FREE card in the needed position. For more information, see Insert Menu.

  3. Click Free .

    The Free command is added to the Card Stack.

  4. Click to expand the FREE card and view the properties.

  5. Add values to the FREE properties.

  6. Click Save to finish.

    The CAESAR II Error Checker automatically checks the model for errors.