Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Modeling

02-Getting started with the modelling
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khaldrogo
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Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Modeling

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Dear Friends,

I want to model one-storey and one-bay RC frame and also I want to add a diagonal member to this system to get seismic behavior. I plan to see the effect of retrofitting procedure by using Superelastic SMA material. However, how can I add the diagonal member to this system ? What will be the connections ? Please help me to model such a system to obtain most accurate results.

Thank before !!!
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z.gronti
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Re: Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Modeling

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Dear khaldrogo,

I would suggest you to take a look at example 7 of chapter 2 of SeismoStruct's Verification report.
Zoi Gronti
Seismosoft Srl.
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