When i select the plastic hinge element for the frame element my analysis reports a warning: maximum number of steps reached for the load case and subsequent results will not be available.I am using P-M2-M3 hinge for steel columns table 5-6 from tables in FEMA 356. Can i get some help on that...
I am Modelling a 3 D 10 Storied Steel structure( Building) for seismic loading. I need to place dampers in the structures and the responses of the building are of critical importance. When i run a Non linear time history direct integration analysis for the structure, the responses i observe are...