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unconvergence

Posted: 04 Jun 2013, 00:14
by abazvand
hello;
in the case of dynamic time history analysis i have 6 story model after run and apply the afew steps of loading(always before apply the pick accelerations )it warnings" Unable to apply the next load step" also i have done the same model with pushover analysis and a dynamic time history for 3 story building,so there was no problem with modeling, i really dont know what to do.

Re: unconvergence

Posted: 04 Jun 2013, 07:10
by seismosoft
Hi,

As discussed in other posts (e.g. search this Forum on "convergence difficulties"), your structure is probably collapsing due to excessive material deformations (check performance criteria or strain-stress history in critical sections).

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