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ETABS- Time History Analysis
Prof. Prasad R. Vaidya

Mob: 9619110342 Email- [email protected]
Important Points for Time History analysis

Linear Response is directly proportional to excitation
Non linear Response is not directly proportional to Excitation
Function Functions are defined to describe how the load varies as a function of period, time or
Frequency
Response Spectrum Function Spectral acceleration Vs Time period
Time History Function Loading Magnitude Vs Time Period
Transient Temporary ie lasting only for short time
Types of time history analysis
a) Linear Transient Or Non Linear Transient- It starts with zero condition or previous linear/Non
linear transient time history case
b) Periodic Initial condition is adjusted to be equal to those at the end of period of analysis
Nonlinear time history is suitable for building with base isolators and dampers
Period Time in second required by a function to complete one cycle
No. of steps Value point provided for each cycle of function
Amplitude Maximum function value
Fast Nonlinear Analysis Fast Nonlinear analysis is a modal analysis method useful for static and
dynamic evaluation of linear and nonlinear structural systems. Well suited for time history over direct
integration. Its efficiency is due to the separation of non linear object force vector. While using this
method it should be insure that
a) Analytical model should be primarily linear elastic
b) Have limited number of predefined non linear members
c) Non linear behavior with link object
Natural Period/ Natural Frequency

Natural period is a time taken by a building to undergo one complete oscillation. The building offer
least resistance when shaken by its natural frequency. Hence it undergoes larger oscillation when
shaken by natural frequency than other frequencies. The natural period for 1 to 20 storey building is in
the range of 0.05 to 2 sec.
Fundamental Natural Period/ Frequency
Every building has number of natural frequencies each of these natural frequencies and associated
deformation shape of building constitutes a natural mode of oscillation. The mode of oscillation with
smallest natural frequency is called as fundamental natural frequency.
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ETABS- Time History Analysis
Prof. Prasad R. Vaidya
Mob: 9619110342 Email- [email protected]
STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED FOR LINEAR OR NON LINEAR TIME HISTORY ANALYSIS

Step 1: Define time history function
Create time history file. Note following points for time history function file
1. File should be notepad file with extension *.txt
2. Line starting with $ will be skipped
3. All values should be separated with space
Prefix characters per line to skip- Specify number of character to skip in every line of text file
Number of points per line edit box- Specify number of points per line to be plotted for each line
Free format- Use this if items in text file is separated by space
Time and function values- Select this option if the text file contains values for both time and function
Values at Equal Interval of Select this option if the text file contains function values spaced at equal
time interval
Step 2: Define Modal case data
In EATBS modal ie eigenvector or ritz-vector is based on mass of building. For nonlinear time history
analysis ritz-vector should be used.(Recommended by CSI)
Load Type Acceleration
Maximum Cycle Specify Zero since these limits will not be used until the minimum number of modes has
been found
Target Dyn, Par. Ratio, % - This ratio is exactly same as mass participation ratio. However this feature is not
yet available in this release of program and hence any value is set to zero ie they are ignored.
Step 3: Define load case data
Load type Acceleration
Load Name U1
Function THX
Scale factor- If the values of time history function is given in the current units the scale factor is set to
1 otherwise scale factor should reflect conversion of time history to current unit. Example if time
history data is in cm/sec/sec and current unit is mm/sec/sec then scale factor = 10
Number of output time steps/Output time step size- The total time of the analysis is the number of
output time steps multiplied by output time step size.
Step4: Define mass source
Define mass source to calculate seismic weight of building.

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Prof. Prasad R. Vaidya

Important Points for Time History analysis

Natural Period/ Natural Frequency

Fundamental Natural Period/ Frequency

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED FOR LINEAR OR NON LINEAR TIME HISTORY ANALYSIS

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