OpenSees Examples -- Introductory Examples

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The objective of Example 1a and Example 1b is to give an overview of input-file format in OpenSees using simple scripts. These scripts do not take advantage of the Tcl scripting capabilities shown in the later examples. However, they do provide starting a place where the input file is similar to that of more familiar Finite-Element Analysis software. Subsequent examples should be used as the basis for user input files.

Example 1 is a 2D elastic cantilever column, Example 1b is a 2D elastic portal frame. Each example has two independent input files, one for each type of analysis:

a. Static Pushover

b. Dynamic Earthquake Ground Motion


Each example script does the following:


  1. Build the model
# model dimensions and degrees-of-freedom
# nodal coordinates
# nodal constraints -- boundary conditions
# nodal masses
# elements and element connectivity
# recorders for output


2. Define & apply gravity load


nodal or element load

static-analysis parameters (tolerances & load increments)

analyze

hold gravity loads constant

reset time to zero

3. Define and apply lateral load


load pattern (nodal loads for static analysis, support ground motion for earthquake)

lateral-analysis parameters (tolerances & displacement/time increments)

damping for dynamic analysis

analyze





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