| Platform | Type | Purpose | |----------|------|---------| | | CSI | Import/export building models or foundation slabs. | | CSiBridge | CSI | Directly derived from SAP2000’s engine; adds bridge parametric modeling. | | Revit | Autodesk | Bi‑directional exchange via CSiXRevit (maintains analytical model). | | Tekla Structures | Trimble | Rebar and connection details back to SAP. | | Rhino/Grasshopper | McNeel | Complex geometry → SAP (via CSiAPI or Hummingbird plugin). | | OpenSees | UC Berkeley | Export nonlinear SAP models to OpenSees (advanced material research). |
: Capable of detailed modeling for unique elements like spiral staircases, storage tanks, and electric towers. csi sap2000
While the interface is approachable, the true power of CSI SAP2000 lies in its analytical engines. It is capable of handling the vast majority of structural analysis needs, from simple linear static calculations to highly complex nonlinear dynamic simulations. | Platform | Type | Purpose | |----------|------|---------|
import win32com.client SapModel = win32com.client.Dispatch("CSI.SAP2000.API.SapObject").SapModel SapModel.File.NewBlank() SapModel.FrameObj.AddByCoord(0,0,0, 10,0,0, "Section1", "Beam1") SapModel.Analyze.RunAnalysis() | | Tekla Structures | Trimble | Rebar