1-1-1 First Generation of Performance-Based Methods (up to FEMA P695)
1-1-2 Second Generation of Performance-Based Methods (Starting from FEMA P58)
1-2 The Necessity of Nonlinear Structural Analysis
1-2-1 In Performance Evaluation
1-2-2 In Developing Prescriptive Design Methods
1-3 The Necessity of an Open-Source Finite Element Framework
2- A Look Inside OpenSees
2-1 What is Finite Element Analysis (FEA)?
2-1-1 Linear Matrix Analysis
2-1-2 Nonlinear Matrix Analysis
2-1-3 Microscopic Elements
2-1-4 Macroscopic Elements
2-2 Exploring OpenSees Capabilities
2-2-1 Overview of Tools
2-2-1-1 Components of a Standard Structural Analysis Software
2-2-1-2 An Overview of OpenSees Features
2-2-2 Environments Simulated by OpenSees
2-2-2-1 Macroscale Structures (Building Frames, Industrial Structures, Bridges, Towers, etc.)
2-2-2-2 Microscale Structures (Structural Members and Connections, Dams, etc.)
2-2-2-3 Large-scale Substructure (Winkler Springs)
2-2-2-4 Microscale Substructure (Soil-Pile-Foundation)
2-2-2-5 Fluid and Two-Phase Environments
2-2-3 Environmental Conditions Simulable in OpenSees
2-2-3-1 Static Loads
2-2-3-2 Dynamic Loads
2-2-3-2-1 Wind Load
2-2-3-2-2 Seismic Excitation
2-2-3-2-3 Explosion-Induced Excitation
2-2-3-3 Fire Effects
2-2-3-3-1 Heat Transfer
2-2-3-3-2 Mechanical Effects (Thermomechanics)
2-2-4 OpenSees Analysis Algorithms
2-2-5 Extendability of OpenSees
2-3 Technical Support of OpenSees
2-4 Comparative Review of OpenSees
2-4-1 OpenSees vs SAP and ETABS
2-4-2 OpenSees vs PERFORM3D
2-4-3 OpenSees vs ABAQUS
3- OpenSees Training
3-1 Download and Install OpenSees
3-2 Building the First Model
3-2-1 Modeling and Analysis Process
3-2-2 Definition of Global and Local Coordinate Systems
3-2-3 Unit System
3-2-4 Defining Nodes
3-2-5 Defining Elements (Elastic State)
3-2-6 Defining Boundary Conditions
3-2-7 Defining Recorders
3-2-8 Linear Static Analysis
3-2-9 Reviewing Outputs
3-2-10 Downloading the Simple Model File
3-3 Modeling a Steel Moment Frame Using the Fiber Method
3-3-1 Theory of Modeling Using Distributed Plasticity
3-3-1-1 Eliminating Rigid Body Rotation Using Zero-Length Elements
3-3-1-2 Representing Nonlinear Material Behavior Using Fiber Sections
3-3-1-3 Displacement-Based Beam-Column Element
3-3-1-4 Force-Based Beam-Column Element
3-3-1-5 Applying Rigid Body Rotation Using Geometric Transformation
3-3-2 Structural Specifications
3-3-3 Definition of Nonlinear Materials and Cross-Sections
3-3-4 Definition of Nodes, Elements, and Boundary Conditions
3-3-5 Geometry Review of the Model with CADSees Software
3-3-6 Vibration Mode Analysis (Eigenvalues)
3-3-6-1 Theory of Vibration Modes
3-3-6-2 Calculating and Assigning Mass
3-3-6-3 Extracting Frequencies and Mode Shapes
3-3-7 Gravity Load Analysis
3-3-7-1 Loading Theory for Nonlinear Analysis
3-3-7-2 Theory of the loadControl Integrator
3-3-7-3 Gravitational Loading of the Model
3-3-7-4 Analysis Settings
3-3-7-5 Running the Analysis and Reading Results
3-3-7-6 Download the Load-Control Static Analysis File
3-3-8 Pushover Analysis
3-3-8-1 Theory of the displacementControl Integrator
3-3-8-2 Theory of Pushover Analysis
3-3-8-3 Model Loading
3-3-8-4 Analysis Settings
3-3-8-4-1 Theory of Stiffness Matrix Storage Method
3-3-8-4-2 Theory of Degree of Freedom Counting Method
3-3-8-4-3 Theory of Boundary Condition Application Method
3-3-8-4-4 Theory of Nonlinear Solution Algorithm and Convergence Test
3-3-8-5 Running the Analysis and Reading the Results
3-3-8-6 Comparison of Results: Force-Based Element vs. Displacement-Based Element
3-3-8-7 Comparison of Results: Different Lateral Load Patterns
3-3-9 Nonlinear Time History Analysis
3-3-9-1 Modal Dynamic Analysis Theory
3-3-9-2 Theory of Direct Integration Dynamic Analysis
3-3-9-3 Theory of Dynamic Analysis with Uniform Excitation
3-3-9-4 Theory and Application of Dynamic Analysis with Multi-Point Excitation
3-3-9-5 Definition of Rayleigh Damping
3-3-9-6 Perform Analysis and Review Results
3-3-10 Selection, Download, and Scaling of Accelerograms
3-3-10-1 Accelerogram Scaling According to Standard 2800
3-3-10-2 Accelerogram Scaling According to ASCE 7
3-3-10-3 Introduction to Uncertainty and Advanced Scaling Methods
3-3-11 Download Fiber-Frame Model
3-4 Modeling of Reinforced Concrete Moment Frame Using the Fiber Method
3-4-1 Structural Specifications
3-4-2 Definition of Nonlinear Concrete Materials
3-4-3 Application of Confinement Effects
3-4-4 Definition of Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Section
3-4-5 Modal Analysis of Cracked Structure
3-4-6 Push-Over Analysis of Structure and Review of Results
3-4-7 Dynamic Analysis of Structure
3-4-8 Download Reinforced Concrete Fiber-Frame Model
3-5 General Stages of Structural Modeling
3-5-1 Identification of Nonlinear Behavior Factors
3-5-2 Modeling of Structural Members
3-5-2-1 Identification of Member Behavior
3-5-2-2 Selection of Modeling Method
3-5-2-3 Initial Model Construction and Analysis
3-5-2-4 Validation and Finalization
3-5-2-5 Download of Bending Member Modeling File
3-5-3 Modeling of Structure
3-5-3-1 Selection or Design of Structure
3-5-3-2 Expansion of Member Model to Structural Model
3-5-3-3 Initial Model Analysis and Review
3-5-3-4 Download Frame Model File
3-5-4 Sensitivity Analysis of Model
3-5-4-1 Selection of Input Variables and Output (Response)
3-5-4-2 Construction of Sample Models
3-5-4-3 Analysis and Review of Response Variations
3-5-5 Additional Evaluations
4- Advanced OpenSees Training
4-1 Practical Overview of Nonlinear Analysis Principles in OpenSees (Course Code 31000)
4-2 Structural Modeling Methods
4-2-1 Member Modeling Methods
4-2-1-1 Bending Member Modeling
4-2-1-1-1 Steel Bending Member Modeling (Course Code 32111)
4-2-1-1-2 Reinforced Concrete Bending Member Modeling (Course Code 32112)
4-2-1-1-3 Reinforced Concrete Strengthened Member Modeling (Course Code 32113)
4-2-1-2 Bending-Shear Member Modeling (Course Code 32120)
4-2-1-3 Axial Member (Buckling) Modeling (Course Code 32130)
4-2-1-4 Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall Modeling (Course Code 32114)
4-2-1-5 Steel Shear Wall Modeling (Course Code 32115)
4-2-1-6 Seismic Isolator Modeling
4-2-1-6-1 Elastomeric Isolator Modeling (with Lead Core) (Course Code 32161)
4-2-1-6-2 Frictional Isolator Modeling (Course Code 32162)
4-2-1-6-3 Pendulum Friction Isolator Modeling (Course Code 32163)
4-2-1-7 Damping Devices and Energy Dissipation Modeling
4-2-1-7-1 Frictional Damper Modeling (Course Code 32171)
4-2-1-7-2 Yielding Damper Modeling (Course Code 32172)
4-2-1-7-3 Viscous Damper Modeling (Course Code 32173)
4-2-1-7-4 Hybrid Damper Modeling (Course Code 32174)
4-2-2 Composite Structure Modeling Methods
4-2-2-1 2D Moment Frame Modeling (Course Code 32210)
4-2-2-2 3D Moment Frame Modeling (Course Code 32220)
4-2-2-3 Bracing System Modeling (Course Code 32230)
4-2-2-4 Steel Shear Wall System Modeling (Course Code 32240)
4-2-2-5 Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall System Modeling (Course Code 32250)
4-2-2-6 Frame + Damper Systems Modeling (Course Code 32260)
4-2-2-7 Frame + Isolator Systems Modeling (Course Code 32270)
4-2-2-8 Space Frame Modeling (Course Code 32280)
4-3 Structural Analysis Methods
4-3-1 Modal Push-Over Analysis (Course Code 33100)
4-3-2 Adaptive Time-Dependent Push-Over Analysis (Course Code 33200)
4-3-3 Cloud and Multi-Stripe Dynamic Analysis (Course Code 33300)
4-3-4 Progressive Collapse Analysis
4-3-4-1 Progressive Collapse Under Gravity Loads (Course Code 33410)
4-3-4-2 Progressive Collapse Under Seismic Loads (Course Code 33420)
4-3-4-3 Progressive Collapse Due to Fire (Course Code 33430)
4-3-5 Incremental Dynamic Analysis (IDA)
4-3-5-1 IDA with Simple Algorithm (Course Code 33510)
4-3-5-2 IDA with Hunt-Fill Algorithm in TCL (Course Code 33520)
4-3-5-3 IDA with Hunt-Fill Algorithm in MATLAB (Course Code 33530)
4-3-5-4 IDA with Hunt-Fill Algorithm in Python (Course Code 33540)
4-3-5-5 Parallel Processing IDA in TCL (Course Code 33550)
4-3-5-6 Parallel Processing IDA in MATLAB (Course Code 33560)
4-3-5-7 Parallel Processing IDA in Python (Course Code 33570)
4-3-5-8 Truncated Parallel Processing IDA in MATLAB (Course Code 33580)
4-3-6 Evaluation of Energy Dissipation Mechanisms (Course Code 33600)
4-4 Parametric (Smart) Modeling Methods
4-4-1 Parametric Modeling with TCL
4-4-1-1 2D Moment Frame Parametric Modeling (Course Code 34110)
4-4-1-2 3D Moment Frame Parametric Modeling (Course Code 34120)
4-4-1-3 Bracing System Parametric Modeling (Course Code 34130)
4-4-1-4 Steel Shear Wall Parametric Modeling (Course Code 34140)
4-4-1-5 Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall Parametric Modeling (Course Code 34150)
4-4-2 Parametric Modeling with Python
4-4-2-1 2D Moment Frame Parametric Modeling in Python
4-4-2-2 3D Moment Frame Parametric Modeling (Course Code 34220)
4-4-2-3 Bracing System Parametric Modeling (Course Code 34230)
4-4-2-4 Steel Shear Wall Parametric Modeling (Course Code 34240)
4-4-2-5 Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall Parametric Modeling (Course Code 34250)
5- Performance Evaluation of Structures Using OpenSees
5-1 Uncertainty and Performance Evaluation Fundamentals (Course Code 41000)
5-2 Performance Evaluation Based on FEMA P695 (Course Code 42000)
5-3 Performance Evaluation Based on FEMA P58 (Course Code 43000)
5-4 Reliability Evaluation with OpenSees
5-4-1 Fundamentals and Methods of Probabilistic Response Evaluation (Course Code 44100)
5-4-2 Reliability Based on FORM and FOSM Gradients (Course Code 44200)
5-4-3 Reliability Based on Monte Carlo Simulation (Course Code 44300)
5-4-4 Reliability Based on Monte Carlo Simulation and Response Surface Method (Course Code 44400)
5-5 Response Spectrum Extraction with MATLAB and OpenSees
5-5-1 Linear Response Spectrum Extraction (Course Code 45100)
5-5-2 Nonlinear Response Spectrum Extraction (Course Code 45200)
6- Structural Optimization Training with OpenSees
6-1 Preliminary Optimization
6-1-1 Preliminary Optimization in MATLAB (Course Code 51100)
6-1-2 Preliminary Optimization in Python (Course Code 51200)
6-2 Advanced Optimization
6-2-1 Advanced Optimization in MATLAB (Course Code 52100)
6-2-2 Advanced Optimization in Python (Course Code 52200)
7- Artificial Intelligence Training with OpenSees
8- Customization of OpenSees
8-1 Source Management via GitHub (Course Code 61000)
8-2 Compiling and Debugging in Visual Studio (Course Code 62000)
8-3 Understanding Class Structures (Course Code 63000)
8-4 Adding Commands in TCL (Course Code 64000)
8-5 Adding Commands in Python (Course Code 65000)
8-6 Adding Uniaxial Materials (Course Code 66000)
8-7-1 Adding Simple Elements like Truss (Course Code 67100)
8-7-2 Adding Complex Elements such as forceBeamColumn (Course Code 67200)
8-8-1 Mechanism for Retrieving and Recording Responses from Materials, Nodes, and Elements (Course Code 68100)
8-8-2 Adding a Recorder for Response History (Node, Element, Drift) (Course Code 68200)
8-8-3 Adding a Recorder for Maximum Response Envelope and Residual Response (Course Code 68300)
8-8-4 Adding a Conditional Response Recorder (Course Code 68400)
9-1 Overview of TCL Programming (Course Code 81000)
9-2 Overview of Python Programming (Course Code 82000)
9-3 Overview of Object-Oriented Programming and C++ Basics (Course Code 83000)
9-4 Overview of MATLAB Programming (Course Code 84000)
9-5 Displacement-Based Design of Isolation and Energy Dissipation Systems According to ASCE 7 (Course Code 85000)
9-6 Design of Steel Shear Wall Systems (Course Code 86000)
9-7 Design Based on Nonlinear Response Spectrum and Equivalent Elastic Spectrum (Course Code 87000)
