Examples

Examples

Uniaxial Materials

Uniaxial Materials

This example introduces the uniaxial material library in OpenSees.

Linear Truss

Truss • Python • Tcl

Linear Truss

A finite element model of a simple truss is created, and static analysis is performed.

Orienting frames in 3D

Orienting frames in 3D

This example demonstrates how to orient beam elements in 3D.

Frame • Shell • Dynamic

Linear Dynamic analysis of ground shaking

A finite element model of a single-story structure composed of frame columns and a shell roof is constructed and subjected to dynamic earthquake excitation.

Moment-Curvature Analysis

Fiber • Concrete • Python

Moment-Curvature Analysis

A reinforced concrete cross-section is modeled using a fiber section, and a moment-curvature analysis is performed.

Braced Portal Frame

Frame • Static

Braced Portal Frame

A 3D portal frame with concentric bracing is modeled using force-based beam-column elements and analyzed using nonlinear pushover analysis.

Concrete Portal Frame

Frame • Python • Tcl

Concrete Portal Frame

Nonlinear analysis of a concrete portal frame.

Isoparametric Elements

CE222 • Plane

Isoparametric Elements

A finite element analysis is performed of a plane beam with a hole using Lagrange quadrilaterals.

Frame with Diaphragms

3D • Concrete • Frame

Frame with Diaphragms

A three-dimensional reinforced concrete rigid frame, is subjected to bi-directional earthquake ground motion.

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