Step-by-Step Hinge Formation

Review the pushover hinge formation on a step-by-step basis as follows:

1. Click the Display menu > Show Deformed Shape command to display the Deformed Shape form.

2. Select a pushover case (i.e., static nonlinear) from the Case/Combo Name drop-down list.

3. Click the arrow keys in the status bar at the bottom of the SAP2000 window to step through the sequence of hinge formations.