Comparison of Hysteresis Models for Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Structural Systems

Abstract

Hysteresis is a non-linear phenomenon exhibited by the mechanical systems. Beyond elastic limit the loading and unloading path of most of the system will differ and that nonlinear path is indicated by hysteresis. The reason for shape of hysteretic cure may due to either changes in material properties beyond the elastic range or due to the changes in structural geometry because of subjected load. This response is a function of both immediate deformation and the previous residual deformation acted on it since it represents the dissipated energy of structure. The hysteretic characteristics or degrading characteristics includes pinching, stiffness degradation, load deterioration, and sliding. A study of four commonly available hysteresis models, which are Bouc Wen Model, Mostaghel Model, Menegotto Pinto Model and Preisach Model were briefly reviewed and discussed in this section and the outcome of this study is the best fitted model for the nonlinear analysis. The scope of the work is to simulate nonlinear response of the building frame subjected to earthquake excitation in a most effective way.