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Hello Guys, I am currently doing my masters. I have a independent topic where I can select anything related. So, I was thing of doing structural analysis on existing mega structures. The idea sounds very interesting. I was thinking maybe I can do a structural analysis on Eiffel tower but I don't know if its possible with the 2 months I got. ANy kind of feedback and suggestions will be appreciated. Btw, I just know how to use SAP2000 and was thinking of using it for the project.

Oh_Gaathe · Sep 24, 2013 9:06 AM · 11,124 views

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What loads are you thinking to use on your analysis? just gravity loads or including wind and seismic too. If I were you I wouldn't go for that big structure. Since you have only two months my suggestion is pick a 5-7 story building and do a 3d modeling on SAP using all the loads. I am assuming this is 3 credit hour course, and this is more than enough if you include seismic and wind analysis. Last edited: 24-Sep-13 11:56 AM

imperfect harmony · Sep 24, 2013 11:56 AM

Thanks Imperfect harmony, I saw a poster where 2-D analysis was done using just gravity and wind load. So, I was thinking I could do something similar but for 3-d. Anyway, being just for 3 credits, it makes sense to go for a smaller structure.

Oh_Gaathe · Sep 24, 2013 12:05 PM

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