Hello together
I am developing an algorithm in Grasshopper that reads geometric and other component properties from Archicad (structural design) and creates and calculates an FEM model using Karamba 3D. It is only about vertical loads.
The picture shows the created and calculated model. The red beams are continuous beams and rest on the green beams (downstand beams). However, they should only transfer shear forces and not moments. What is the correct approach for this case?
I have looked at several examples from Karamba 3D and searched the forum, but have not yet found a satisfactory solution.
Should the green beam be moved and small beams with no bend be inserted in between, hingedly connected? Should zero length springs be inserted? What is the correct and simplest method? How can this be implemented?
Many thanks already.
