assigning plastic hings to elements
Posted: 25 Apr 2015, 21:07
How can define and assign plastic hings to elements?
Most of SeismoStruct's frame element types follow the distributed plasticity model, whereby the user assigns a section and specific material models to the element, rather than moment-curvature curves.For a better understanding of the subject refer to the Theoretical Bouckground section of the help system. Finally, you will find useful information on how to define a new model in the tutorials of the user\s manual or at the SeismoStruct's educational videos in YouTube, e.g.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkIvZgsJ51Q
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