P3D技术笔记:自重荷载处理要点解析
两个月没更新,今日更新点小东西,不涉及代码和公式,P3D的忠粉可能会喜欢。
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自重荷载处理机制
在P3D中,首先需要在 Compound(组件)页面定义框架构件组件时,于 Self Weight 输入单位长度重量。程序将自动计算构件长度,并执行以下运算: 节点荷载 = 单位长度重量 × 构件长度 ÷ 2

荷载类型定义差异
若需沿长度方向施加荷载(如水平梁单元),需通过单元分布荷载实现。通过Load Patterns荷载类型定义的自重荷载界面如下:

点击 Plor Loads 后显示荷载分布:

工程影响分析
关键发现
- 节点荷载直接传递至竖向构件(柱/墙)
- 当梁自重产生的弯矩不可忽略时(如悬挑梁/大跨度梁),可能导致评估偏不安全
图 | 节点荷载直接传递给柱梁不产生弯矩
工程实例验证
某框架案例参数:
- 梁截面:550×700
- 梁跨度:8m
- 附加恒载:三角形分布(楼板传递)
- 外墙线荷载:4.0kN/m
- 梁自重荷载:7.71kN/m

红色箭头标示框架,可见自重产生的梁弯矩占比显著
优化建议
- 梁单元:将自重转为线荷载输入
- 墙/柱单元:保持节点荷载输入(影响较小)

注:荷载输入方式的差异直接影响结构内力分布,建议通过对比分析验证模型合理性。
P3D Technical Notes: Key Insights on Self-Weight Load Handling
Two months without an update — time for a quick one! No code or formulas here, but loyal P3D fans might find this useful.
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Self-Weight Load Mechanism
In Perform-3D, define the unit length weight of frame components in the Compound (Component) page when creating structural elements. The program automatically calculates member lengths using:
Nodal Load = Unit Weight × Member Length ÷ 2

Load Pattern Definition Differences
For lengthwise loads (e.g., horizontal beams), use element distributed loads. The self-weight definition interface under Load Patterns appears as:

Clicking Plot Loads displays the load distribution:

Engineering Impact Analysis
Critical Observations
- Nodal loads transfer directly to vertical members (columns/walls)
- When beam self-weight causes significant bending (e.g., cantilevers/long spans), this may lead to underestimated safety margins

Engineering Validation Case
Frame Parameters:
- Beam Section: 550×700
- Beam Span: 8m
- Additional Dead Load: Triangular distribution (slab load transfer)
- Exterior Wall Load: 4.0kN/m
- Beam Self-Weight: 7.71kN/m

Red arrows highlight beam moments — self-weight contributes significantly
Optimization Recommendations
- Beam Elements: Convert self-weight to distributed loads
- Wall/Column Elements: Retain nodal load input (minimal impact)

Note: Load input methods directly affect structural internal force distribution. Recommend comparative analysis to validate model accuracy.