Covers the types of nonlinearities in solid mechanics, the importance of nonlinear analysis in seismic projects, and the use of beam elements in structural modeling.
Explores the analysis of structures with large deformations and geometric nonlinearity, including practical modeling considerations and the use of OpenSees.
Explores the nonlinear analysis of structures, covering stiffness formulations, typical behavior under loading, and empirical equations for steel and concrete components.
Demonstrates using OpenCS Navigator for structural analysis and post-processing of structures, including defining material models and conducting displacement-controlled analyses.
Explores Multi-Point Constraints in nonlinear structural analysis, covering methods like Master-Slave Elimination and numerical examples of small frames with enforced constraints.
Covers flexibility-based fiber beam-column elements and force-based elements for nonlinear structural analysis, including section flexibilities, stiffness matrices, and residual forces.
Explores the motivation and challenges of nonlinear modelling in masonry structures, focusing on the equivalent frame model and its practical applications.