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concentrated plasticity elements

Posted: 02 Jun 2010, 14:07
by mortezarazi
hello,
In most nonlinear analysis done in journals and... beams and elements is modeled using a elasticelement with two end plastic hinges.
why you havn't inserted this type of elements in this soft?
I khonw there is some alternatives . but what's reason?

Re: concentrated plasticity elements

Posted: 24 Jun 2010, 12:52
by seismosoft
Please do read the Help System carefully and extensively, in particular the chapters on 'Element Classes' and 'Material Inelasticity'.

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