Llumped Plasticity not running

[EMNV]

Hello everyone,
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I am working on a simple model of a cantilever column subjected to lateral loading using a concentrated plasticity model. The analysis runs without convergence issues; however, the plastic hinge does not "activate." I am attaching the model and would greatly appreciate any insights.

Best regards,
EMNV

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Mo&Wang_IMK_v01.rar

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[STKO Team]

• You are pushing in global X, so the rotation will happen about the "local Y" axis of the element (so in the zero length the hinge should be at the 5 local DOF)
• Why are you doing a dynamic analysis? You simply need a static one with that imposed cyclic displacement history

Try this:

Mo&Wang_IMK_v01.zip

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[EMNV]

Thank you very much for the observation; I now see the mistake. I really appreciate your help.

[STKO Team]

You're welcome