Pushover Parameter Sets

Use the Advanced > Define > Pushover Parameter Sets command to specify the parameters for displaying pushover curves. The parameters are saved as a named definition so they can be recalled and applied quickly.

1. Select the Advanced > Define > Pushover Parameter Sets command. A submenu will appear listing the available types of pushover parameters.

2. Select one of the parameter types to display the Define Pushover Parameters for {Parameter Type} form.

   • Add New Parameters button. Use this button to define a new parameter set.

   • 1. Click this button to display one of the following forms, depending on the selection made in Step 1:

     • • Parameters for Base Shear vs Monitored Displ form.

       • Parameters for ATC 40 Capacity Spectrum form.

       • Parameters for FEMA 356 Coefficient Method form.

       • Parameters for FEMA 440 Equivalent Linearization form.

       • Parameters for FEMA 440 Displacement Modification form.

     2. Use the options available on the forms to specify how the pushover curve will display.

   • Add Copy of Parameters button. Use this button to add a parameter set definition based on a previously defined parameter set.

   • 1. Highlight a previously defined parameter set in the Pushover Parameters area of the form to select it.

     2. Click the Add Copy of Parameters button.

     3. The form that appears depends on the type of parameter set selected; the form will be "pre-loaded" with the parameters from the previously defined set.

     4. Use the options on the form to make any adjustments to the definition.

   • Modify/Show Parameters button. Use this button to modify an existing parameter set definition.

   • 1. Highlight a previously defined parameter set in the Pushover Parameters area of the form to select it.

     2. Click the Modify/Show Parameters button.

     3. The form that appears depends on the type of parameter set selected.

     4. Use the options on the form to make the necessary adjustments.

   • Delete Parameters button.

   • 1. Highlight a parameter set in the Pushover Parameters area of the form to select it.

     2. Click the Delete Parameters button to delete the parameter set definition.

See Also

Pushover Curve