analysis Transient

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shenxian
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analysis Transient

Post by shenxian »

hi.
who can tell me in "analysis Transient",The results of the analysis use how many the number of Vibration mode .
because in sap2000,When analysis the time history ,you should the number of Vibration mode .
thank you .
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Re: analysis Transient

Post by fmk »

OpenSees will include all modes .. it does not do a modal transient analysis .. how many modes are captured in the analysis will depend on the dT you select.
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