Model: Dynamic Curve Function

Function

To consider the effectiveness of the ground's nonlinearity and inelasticity behaviors, the shear modulus of elasticity and equivalent damping ratio functions are defined accordingly to the strain.  

Call

1D/2D Equivalent Linear Analysis Module : Model > Strain Compatible Property...

<Strain Compatible Property>

Add

Define the new strain function

Modify/Show

Modify and show data entered

Delete

Delete the data entered

<Strain Compatible Property Function>

Function Name

ID

Define the function number

Name

Enter the function name

Description

A brief description of the strain function is displayed

Initialization

Execute the initialization of the entered data

Import

Execute the import of a data file

Database

Complete database listing most of the shear modulus reduction and material damping ratio curves obtained from laboratory tests.

<Dynamic Curve Database dialog box>

<Dynamic Curve Database>

Export

Execute the saving of the entered data into a file

Extrapolation

Select the method for extrapolation.  There are Set to Zero (Extrapolate from 0), Closest Value (Extrapolate with closest value), and Linear Extrapolation

Computing Method

: Define the properties using database.  The dialog boxes below show the Japan Civil Research Institute method, port facilities technical standards, Asuda's method, and liquidal manual database selection respectively.

<Public Works Research Institute>    

   <Method of the technical standards of port facilities>

    <Asuda's Method>

  <Liquidal Manual>