Time History Analysis SAP2000

• Define >
  • function > time history
  • Function type = function from file
  • Name = TH
  • Browse & select elcentro.
  • Values = time and function value, display

• Define > Analysis Case
  • New case name = THx
  • Analysis case = time history
  • Load type = Accel, load name = U
  • Function = TH, scale = 32.2
  • Select lines, model, transient.

• Select THx

• Add copy name Thy
  • Load name = U2
  • Do rest of the work for structure analysis

After Analysis:

• Display > show deformed shape,
  • Select model,
  • Start animation and
  • Change model

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