Hi everyone,
I am modeling the below concrete structure in Staadpro using plate elements. The highlighted column is 1m deep x 0.5m width. I modeled this column using plate element as well. I defined the plate length as 1 m and I assigned a thickness of 0.5m. This column is supposed to take compression force, bending at y axis, and bending at z axis.
My question is: Will this column modeled using plates work the same way as a column modeled by bar element with a section assigned as 1m and 0.5m? Can this column modeled using plate provided the proper compression resistance and Mz resistance? How does the plate element calculate the compression stiffness and Mz bending stiffness?
I am looking forward to your answer. Thanks a lot.
Mengyu