How to assign plastic hinges according to FEMA (440) code in ETABS v18?

24 March 2021 1 7K Report

I want to nonlinear static analysis according to FEMA 440. But in etabs the only option available for the plastic hinge is by using ASCE 41-17 code.

Please let me know how to assign the hinge according to FEMA 440

Pramodini Naik

You have to assign user defined hinges. And under the values of moment and rotation as per fema 440. Hope this can help you.

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