link element with initial gap

[ag110]

Dear colleagues

How can model elasto-perfect plastic link element with initial gap in both tension and compression with seismostruct?

Best regards

[seismosoft]

Dear ag110,

There are plenty of discussion in this Forum on gap modelling issues (just carry out a search on "gap") - have you looked into this?

Also, have you considered the Help System instructions on how to model gap/pounding using a 'trl_asm' curve?

Seismosoft Support