Simplified Hysteretic Finite-Element Model for Wood and Viscoelastic Polymer Connections for the Dynamic Analysis of Shear Walls

• Published in: Journal of structural engineering (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 134; no. 1; pp. 77 - 86
• Main Authors: Blasetti, A. S, Hoffman, R. M, Dinehart, D. W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: American Society of Civil Engineers 01.01.2008
• Subjects: TECHNICAL PAPERS

This paper presents a simplified methodology of modeling the complex hysteretic behaviors of wood sheathing connections using basic elements found in commercially available finite-element analysis software. By combining these basic elements, customized connection elements that often require extensiv...