Define Hinge Property tab
Used to define the hinge type used in the pushover analysis and create custom hinge definitions.
Setting | Description |
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Hinge Type |
Select either
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Type IDs |
(User defined type only) Select an existing hinge type ID number of select New Type to define a new hinge type.. |
Type Identifier |
(User defined type only) Specify an unique ID number for the hinge type (hinge property number). |
Load Deformation Cure Points |
Points on the load deformation curve at points A, B, C, D and E as specified in FEMA. The Xi and Yi coordinates of the load deformation curve represent the Deformation Ratio and Moment Ratio, respectively. The coordinates of A and B are preset at 0,0 and 1,1, respectively, to normalize the ratio curve. |
Yield Moment (YM) |
Yield moment in current force units. |
Yield Rotation (YR) |
Yield rotation in radians. |
IO |
Acceptance criteria limit (deformation ratio) for Immediate Occupancy level. |
LS |
Acceptance criteria limit (deformation ratio) for Life Safety level. |
CP |
Acceptance criteria limit for (deformation ratio) Collapse Prevention level. |