Introduction to OpenSees

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Introduction to OpenSees

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Introduction to the “Get Started in OpenSees with STKO” Course

What is OpenSees: history, development, logic, components, use and applications for simulating the response of structural and geotechnical systems subjected to earthquakes.

Tcl basics to use OpenSees with STKO.

References and resources for further study.
Concepts of Finite Element Modeling
Powerpoint

References and links to OpenSees resources and Tcl scripting basics provided in the powerpoint presentation

utils0.tcl - utility file for unit system setup and conversions

ex0.tcl - tcl basics to tryout in the Python interpreter

ex1.tcl - Fixed beam with distributed load example

ex2.tcl - Fixed portal frame with distributed load example

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Introduction