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.

Plane bending

Plane • Static • Loads

Plane bending

A plane cantilever is subjected to a transverse load at the tip.

Frame Sections

Introduction to the available section types for frame elements.

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.

Solid extrusions

Solid extrusions

Mesh generation utilities are used to create a 3D tetrahedron model of a cantilever beam with a channel cross section.

Concrete Portal Frame

Frame • Python • Tcl

Concrete Portal Frame

Nonlinear analysis of a concrete portal frame.

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