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Introduction (2 Weeks)
• Course Information (0.5 Hour)
• Introduction to Nonlinear Analysis (1.5 Hours)
• Information about Programs to be Used (1 Hour)
• Finite Elements/Matrix Methods
• Frames, Bars, Acceptance Elements
• Stiffness Matrix
• 2D/3D Linear Static Analysis
Nonlinear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete (2 Weeks)
• Basic Principles of Nonlinear Behavior (2 Hours)
• Nonlinear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Material, Section, Element, and Structure (1 Hour)
• Nonlinear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Material Section, Element, and Structure (2.5 Hours)
• R-P Hinge, Moment-Rotation Spring Introduction, Interactive R-P Hinge – Introduction (0.5 Hour)
NL Analysis Methods (2 Weeks)
• Static Pushover Analysis
• Structural Equations,
• Unbalanced Force
• Iteration Methods (3 Hours)
• Linear Motion Equations, Damping
• Linear Dynamic Analysis
• Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis
• Unbalanced Force and Iterations
NL Models (3 Weeks)
• Concentrated Models (3 Hours)
• R-P Hinge,
• Interactive R-P Hinge,
• Moment-Rotation Spring
• Distributed Models (3 Hours)
• Fiber Modeling
• Bar Hinge Fiber
• Wall Multi-Line Element Fiber
• Advanced Beam-Column Element
• Advanced Models and Topics (3 Hours)
Nonlinear Behavior of Steel (1 Week)
• Nonlinear Behavior of Steel Section, Element, and Structure (2 Hours)
• Special Elements (1 Hour)
Performance-Based Design (3 Weeks)
• Soil Classification
• Selection and Scaling of Earthquake Records
• Performance Objectives
• Damage Definition, Plastic Rotations (TBDY, ASCE, and EURO)
• Material Properties
• Reinforced Concrete Element-Section Behavior
• Steel Element-Section Behavior
• Modeling Techniques
• Analysis Methods
• Existing Structure Evaluation
Geometric Nonlinear Behavior (1 Week)
• P-Delta
• Large-Displacement |