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    The document describes the process for importing analysis results from SAP2000 version 10 or earlier versions into AFES. Key steps include running the SAP2000 V10 converter program, selecting the file to import, saving it as an .SDB file, opening the file in SAP2000 V10, and then importing the load cases, combinations, and geometry into AFES which automatically converts the values to its coordinate system for foundation design and analysis.

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    The document describes the process for importing analysis results from SAP2000 version 10 or earlier versions into AFES. Key steps include running the SAP2000 V10 converter program, selecting the file to import, saving it as an .SDB file, opening the file in SAP2000 V10, and then importing the load cases, combinations, and geometry into AFES which automatically converts the values to its coordinate system for foundation design and analysis.

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    The document describes the process for importing analysis results from SAP2000 version 10 or earlier versions into AFES. Key steps include running the SAP2000 V10 converter program, selecting the file to import, saving it as an .SDB file, opening the file in SAP2000 V10, and then importing the load cases, combinations, and geometry into AFES which automatically converts the values to its coordinate system for foundation design and analysis.

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    SAP2000

    SAP2000 V10
    AFES Program only supports and limits automatic import function on the SAP2000 V10 version. Therefore, the
    data of previous versions should use converter program that supports by SAP 2000 through the following steps.

     Run SAP 2000 V10 version.


     Click on the menu file /Import/SAP2000 V6 or V7. $2k File....Import Older Version Files message
    box will display.

     Click on the Run Translator command button

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    SAP2000

     The SAP Translator dialog will appear as shown.


     Click on the menu: File/Import SAP2000 V6/V7 Text(.S2k, $2k) File to convert analysis results file,
    navigate to the directory in which you want to convert the analysis results file, select a file name and
    then click on the Open button.

     Click on the OK button.

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    SAP2000

     Save it as .SDB file after converting the previous version file. The Save menu brings up the save file
    dialog box.

     The Save Model File As dialog allows you to save the active file. To convert a current file, navigate to
    the directory in which you want to save the file, type a file name and then click on the Save button.

     Open the saved .SDB file from SAP2000 (version 10.0) file/Open menu and run it.

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    SAP2000

     Click on the Run Analysis in the Analyze Menu. The figure below will display. Click on the Run Now
    button.

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    SAP2000

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    SAP2000

     After successful analysis as shown below, click on the OK button.

     Choose File Menu/Print Tables.

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    SAP2000

    The following dialog box will display.

     Select Response Combinations, below Load Definition, Joint Coordinates below Connectivity Data ,
    and Reactions of Analysis Results below Load Definitions.

     Click on the Select Analysis Case in the panel and select all the load cases and combinations used in
    the foundation analysis, then click on the OK button.

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    SAP2000

     Choose Output Type as a TXT File and Option as a Print to File in the panel, and then click on the OK
    button. Choose directory to save Output text file and input File Name, then click on the Open button.

     The output file is saved and the WordPad program is automatically opened and shows the output file.
    Close the WordPad dialog window.

     Click on the Create New Structure button. Add: New Structure Name dialog window will appear.

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    SAP2000

    Input structure name, and then click on the New button.

     Click on the Geometry Data button.


     Select SAP 2000 V10 from drop-down list box. Click on the Import button. Input SAP dialog window
    will appear.

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    SAP2000

    You can import a SAP 2000 model that has been successfully analyzed. To import a SAP 2000 analysis
    result file, navigate to the directory in which the file is located, and then select the file and click the Open
    button.

     Import from Structural Analysis Program dialog box will appear. Select the Load
    cases/Combination import from SAP by toggling on the corresponding check box. Select the
    foundation type that will be placed on the footing or mat to be analyzed or designed from Apply
    Foundation type drop-down list box, and then click the OK button.

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    SAP2000

     The support coordinate, load cases and load combinations from SAP 2000 analysis will be imported in
    the AFES program. As shown below, geometry data is automatically imported from the superstructure
    analysis output.

     The dialog box below will appear after clicking on the Load Case/Combination toolbar. It shows the
    load case name and values on the supports. The imported load case and values can be verified by
    clicking on the Load Case command button.

    The import wizard will automatically convert the values into the coordinates system used by the AFES
    program in order to complete the foundation design and analysis.

    The coordinate system of AFES is as follows:

    Note: All loads at the top of pier are assumed to act at the center of the pier.

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    SAP2000

     Imported load combinations and load factors can be verified by clicking on the Load Combination
    command button.

    Note: For the imported load combinations, half is for stability checked and the other half is for
    reinforcement and shear check.

    Load combination can be changed by choosing Elastic Strength or Ultimate Strength on the toggle button.

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