This document describes numerical simulations of super tall buildings using OpenSees. It introduces multi-layer shell elements and nonlinear concrete models developed for OpenSees. It also discusses modeling techniques, pre- and post-processing tools, using a 64-bit version for large models, and selection of analysis domains. Examples are provided of simulations of the TBI Building 2, Fortune Plaza, and Shanghai Tower, comparing results to MSC Marc. Good agreement is shown between OpenSees and Marc.
This document describes numerical simulations of super tall buildings using OpenSees. It introduces multi-layer shell elements and nonlinear concrete models developed for OpenSees. It also discusses modeling techniques, pre- and post-processing tools, using a 64-bit version for large models, and selection of analysis domains. Examples are provided of simulations of the TBI Building 2, Fortune Plaza, and Shanghai Tower, comparing results to MSC Marc. Good agreement is shown between OpenSees and Marc.
This document describes numerical simulations of super tall buildings using OpenSees. It introduces multi-layer shell elements and nonlinear concrete models developed for OpenSees. It also discusses modeling techniques, pre- and post-processing tools, using a 64-bit version for large models, and selection of analysis domains. Examples are provided of simulations of the TBI Building 2, Fortune Plaza, and Shanghai Tower, comparing results to MSC Marc. Good agreement is shown between OpenSees and Marc.