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- Multiple hinges may be assigned along element length to simulate the distribution of plasticity along the member.
- Hinges may be used to model strength loss, while link response should increase monotonically.
Links
- More modeling features are available for links, including energy-dissipation capability, a variety of hysteresis models, and such advanced seismic properties as isolation and Wen plasticity.
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- Additional comparisons between hinges and hysteretic links may be found in the Hinge FAQ article.
- Panel zone article