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Performance-based Seismic Analysis of Building Structures using CSI PERFORM 3D v8.0.0
with Prof. Fawad A. Najam

 

We welcome you to this video lecture series on "Performance-based Seismic Analysis of Buildings using PERFORM 3D". In this series, the instructor will demonstrate the use of PERFORM 3D for nonlinear modeling and analysis of building structures. We hope that the lecture series will be useful for students and practicing engineers.

We do recommend that you watch these videos in order, as each one assumes you have watched the previous ones.

We will continue to upload new videos as Prof. Najam produces them. Expect a series of over 20 videos.

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Dr. Fawad A. Najam is currently an Assistant Professor of Structural Engineering at NUST Institute of Civil Engineering (NICE), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), H ‐ 12 Islamabad, Pakistan. He has received Doctor of Engineering degree in Structural Engineering from Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Thailand. His research work is focused on the evaluation of nonlinear seismic demands of high‐rise buildings using the simplified analysis procedures. His areas of interests include earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, seismic performance evaluation of tall buildings, nonlinear modeling of structures, software development, and seismic hazard and vulnerability assessment.

Dr. Najam holds an experience of over 10 years in the structural modeling, analysis and design of buildings, bridges and other structures. He has conducted professional trainings for over 1000 professionals in several countries in research areas related to structural analysis, design, dynamic analysis, and nonlinear analysis etc. He has also remained involved in the development of several software for structural engineering applications, including earthquake resistant design, structural detailing etc.

He may be contacted at NUST Institute of Civil Engineering (NICE) at National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), H ‐ 12 Islamabad, Pakistan. E-mails: fawad@nice.nust.edu.pk, or fawad.najam@gmail.com.

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For more information, please visit: www.structurespro.info, or www.fawadnajam.com.

Part 1: PERFORM 3D v8 - An Overview of Interface, Features and Options
01:17:50
Fawad A. Najam

Part 1: PERFORM 3D v8 - An Overview of Interface, Features and Options

The part 1 comprises of a demonstration about the overview of basic features, interface and options available in version 8.0.0 of PERFORM 3D.
Part 2: PERFORM 3D - Creating Nodes (Single, Interpolate, Duplicate, Grid, Move, Delete)
43:11
Fawad A. Najam

Part 2: PERFORM 3D - Creating Nodes (Single, Interpolate, Duplicate, Grid, Move, Delete)

The part 2 explains the process for starting a new structural model. It covers the definition of nodes and related features of the program.
Part 3: PERFORM 3D - Add or Delete Frames
19:28
Fawad A. Najam

Part 3: PERFORM 3D - Add or Delete Frames

The part 3 comprises of a demonstration about the creating frame views for convenient visualization and construction of model geometry.
Part 4: PERFORM 3D - Components and Properties - An Introduction
35:44
Fawad A. Najam

Part 4: PERFORM 3D - Components and Properties - An Introduction

The part 4 introduces various inelastic components available in PERFORM 3D. It is the first session about practical nonlinear modeling of various RC elements.
Part 5: PERFORM 3D – Nonlinear Modeling of RC Columns (Lumped Fiber Modeling Approach)
24:42
Fawad A. Najam

Part 5: PERFORM 3D – Nonlinear Modeling of RC Columns (Lumped Fiber Modeling Approach)

The part 5 introduces the lumped fiber modeling of RC columns using PERFORM 3D. It covers a demonstration for defining the column cross-section properties. The process is explained using an example column cross-section.
Part 6: PERFORM 3D – Definition of Nonlinear Material Models for Concrete and Steel Fibers
46:22
Fawad Najam

Part 6: PERFORM 3D – Definition of Nonlinear Material Models for Concrete and Steel Fibers

The part 6 covers a demonstration for defining the nonlinear material stress-strain curves for concrete and steel. These curves are assigned to column fibers. One concrete and steel material model is defined as an example.
Part 7: PERFORM 3D – Definition of Fiber Sections for RC Columns
20:16
Fawad A. Najam

Part 7: PERFORM 3D – Definition of Fiber Sections for RC Columns

The part 7 covers a demonstration for defining the fiber sections for RC columns. The material property (stress-strain curve) and location of each fiber in the cross-section is defined for an example column section.
Part 8: PERFORM 3D – Definition of Shear Strength Sections and Compound for RC Columns
19:02
Fawad A. Najam

Part 8: PERFORM 3D – Definition of Shear Strength Sections and Compound for RC Columns

The part 8 covers a demonstration for defining the shear strength sections for RC columns. It also demonstrates the process to combine all linear and nonlinear components into column compound.
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