Opensees or SAP2000?

ianderson_uk · Post by **ianderson_uk** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:33 am

Hi. Im starting out doing my dissertation based upon producing modelling guidelines for nonlinear time history analysis as part of my structural engineering masters degree. I will be assessing modelling parameters that cause anomalous results and stating recommendations on how to avoid them. I will make several different constitutive building frame models and perform simulations on them using either Opensees or SAP2000 as a tool to help me produce these guidelines. However, im new to this field of study so i dont really know which to choose as im a novice to both. Any input anyone has however small would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

silvia · Post by **silvia** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:58 am

you should read up on the literature for both.
they are pretty different programs with different features and limitations

pbeng · Post by **pbeng** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 1:08 pm

I'd start using both programs if you have access to both. Both can provide different insights, act as checks, and as your project evolves the question of when to use which program will surface naturally...

PB

ianderson_uk · Post by **ianderson_uk** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:37 pm

Hi guys, I do have access to both programmes so I shall read the literature and experiment with both :p thanks alot, all the best for ny

silvia · Post by **silvia** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 6:12 pm

if you do manage to develop a valid comparison between them (and Perform) it would provide very useful insight.