connection modelling in abaqus (time history analysis)

[isok89]

Dear all,



I am planning to conduct a time history analysis of simple masonry residential building (two floors) with
a shallow foundation, this includes the soil block with a time signal beneath to simulate an earthquake.

I am looking for tutorials or manuals on how to manual different connections in Abaqus. For example:

(1) girder - wall connections
(2) floor - wall connections
(3) foundation - wall connections

I refrain from using
solid elements for the building (only shell and beam elements) which are only used for the soil block.
It would be great if anyone has a reference for me.

 

[IceBreakerSours]

Look in to connectors. They are documented very well.

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