articleComputing in Science & EngineeringJun 29, 2011Closed access

OpenSees: A Framework for Earthquake Engineering Simulation

FMFrank McKenna

University of California, Berkeley · Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Structural engineers face many challenges in attempting to analyze and design structures that can withstand the devastating effects of earthquakes. The OpenSees software framework seeks to aid in this challenging task by letting earthquake engineers develop finite-element and finite-element-reliability applications for use in sequential, high-performance, and distributed processing environments.

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  • OpenSees
  • Finite element method
  • Computer science
  • Earthquake engineering
  • Reliability (semiconductor)
  • Earthquake simulation
  • Software
  • Task (project management)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Sustainable cities and communities
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