Shear-Critical Frame Modeling and Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis Software Validation

Dr. Guner models an experimentally tested shear-critical frame using a distributed-plasticity nonlinear modeling software VecTor5. Behavior and the failure mode are discussed, and pushover curve is drawn. You can model this frame, calculate the load deflection response, and plot this response on top of the experimental response to gauge the accuracy of any nonlinear finite element modeling software.

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**Spreadsheet with experimental data: https://www.utoledo.edu/engineering/f...

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0:00 – Intro
0:56 – Photos from the experimental program
2:06 – Message from KV Doung
2:45 – Software details
3:26 – Modeling
12:49 – Running the analysis
12:58 – Results
15:18 – Obtaining load-deflection curve
16:40 – Concluding remarks