Nonlinear calculation method selection is under user control.
Any of the nonlinear methods can be chosen to determine the earthquake performance of existing buildings with the Assessment and Design Based on Shaping (ŞGDT) approach. These methods 5.6 'as described in Single Mode Push Methods , 5.6.6 ' as described in Multi-mode push Methods with 5.7 'as described in the Time Domain of Nonlinear Analysis Methods ' dir.
Nonlinear calculation methods to be used for determination of structural performances of existing or strengthened buildings under the effect of earthquakes and strengthening calculations are applied with the methods explained in Section 5 of TBDY . However, TBDY Chapter 5 is used in determining the performance of new buildings. Therefore, the following conditions are applied when determining the earthquake performance of existing buildings.
Ductility control is made for all elements (column, beam, curtain).
The interaction diagrams of the reinforced concrete sections under the effect of axial force and biaxial bending are found by performing moment-curvature analysis according to the current material strengths. Concrete and reinforcement steel models given in TBDY ANNEX 5B are used in moment-curvature analysis .
The rules for earthquake calculation are explained in detail under the heading General Principles and Rules for Earthquake Calculation .
Modification Limits used in determining the performance of existing buildings are determined as described in Deformation Limits of Reinforced Concrete Elements .
Determination of the performance of existing buildings is made and reported as described in Determination of Earthquake Performance of Existing Buildings.