Discovering OpenSees -- Force-based Element vs. Displacement-based Element

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This seminar will occur on December 14 & 15

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The two most commonly used OpenSees elements for modeling beam-column elements: force-based element (FBE) and displacement-based element (DBE). Although OpenSees command for defining these two elements has the same arguments, a beam-column element needs to be modeled differently using these two elements to achieve a comparable level of accuracy. The intent of this seminar is to show users how to properly model beam-column elements with both FBE and DBE. The theory behind these two elements along with two examples will be presented to users to enhance their understanding of the elements and assure their correct application. This seminar covers:

  • Introduction
  • Theory of force-based element
  • Theory of displacement-based element
  • Example 1 – steel beam (made up configuration that highlights modeling differences between FBE and DBE elements)
  • Example 2 – practical example (bridge RC column)
  • Summary and conclusions


PPT presentation will be posted soon!