How to simulate the tension-only cable

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hubo
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How to simulate the tension-only cable

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Hello everyone:
I am using OpenSees to create a model of a suspension bridge for seismic response analysis. I encountered an issue while simulating the central buckle: the central buckle needs to be simulated using truss elements, but the material behavior is only subjected to tension, not compression, and it has an initial prestress. What approach should I take to simulate this?
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