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Pushover Analysis in SAP2000: Seismic Performance Simplified
Nonlinear Static Pushover Analysis - Conceptual and practical approach with a Step-by-Step Implementation in SAP2000
Created byEr. Akhand Dutta, CEWA Civil Engineering
Last updated 6/2026
Hindi
What you'll learn
- Grasp pushover analysis basics, nonlinear behavior concepts, and seismic performance evaluation principles using SAP2000.
- Model structures in SAP2000, define pushover loads, assign plastic hinges, and execute nonlinear simulations for seismic assessment.
- Interpret capacity curves, analyze plastic hinge formation, and assess structural vulnerabilities based on FEMA 356 and FEMA 440.
- Use pushover results to optimize designs, strengthen weak components, and improve seismic resilience in real-world applications.
- Compare pushover results for different structural systems, analyzing material properties, ductility, and stiffness in seismic response.
- Recognize failure modes, plastic hinge formations, and progressive collapse patterns in pushover analysis of multi-story buildings.
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Course content
2 sections • 33 lectures • 6h 1m total length
Requirements
- No prior experience with pushover analysis is needed. A basic understanding of structural engineering concepts will be helpful.
- Familiarity with SAP2000 software is recommended, but beginners can follow the step-by-step demonstrations provided in the course.
- Students should have access to SAP2000 (trial or licensed version) to practice hands-on exercises and complete course projects.
- A willingness to learn nonlinear analysis and seismic performance evaluation is encouraged, as the course covers both fundamental and advanced topics.
Description
Pushover Analysis in SAP2000: Seismic Performance Simplified in Hindi
Master Performance-Based Seismic Evaluation Using SAP2000
Are you struggling to understand nonlinear analysis, plastic hinges, performance points, FEMA 356 and FEMA 440 outcomes?
This comprehensive course is designed to take you from the fundamentals of structural nonlinearity to complete implementation of Pushover Analysis in SAP2000 through practical examples, visual explanations, and real engineering applications.
Whether you are a student, researcher, dissertation writer, structural engineer, or seismic design professional, this course will help you confidently perform and interpret nonlinear static pushover analysis for reinforced concrete buildings.
What You Will Learn?
Fundamentals of Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering (PBEE)
Why Linear Static Analysis Is Not Enough
Material and Geometric Nonlinearity
P-Delta Effects and Their Significance
Plastic Hinges and Hinge Modeling
Force-Displacement Relationship
Capacity Curves and Demand Curves
FEMA 356 Displacement Coefficient Method
FEMA 440 Equivalent Linearization Procedure
Performance Levels:
Immediate Occupancy (IO)
Life Safety (LS)
Collapse Prevention (CP)
Step-by-Step SAP2000 Modeling
Mass Source Definition and Seismic Weight Calculation
Modal Analysis for Pushover Studies
Nonlinear Gravity Load Cases
Hinge Assignment and Calibration
Creation of PUSH-X and PUSH-Y Cases
Capacity Spectrum Method
Performance Point Determination
Interpretation of Hinge Formation and Failure Mechanisms
Understanding SAP2000 Outputs and Common Errors
Practical SAP2000 Implementation
This course is not limited to theory.
You will learn how to:
Create complete SAP2000 models from scratch
Assign realistic beam and column hinges
Perform nonlinear gravity analysis
Run pushover analysis in both X and Y directions
Generate and interpret capacity curves
Evaluate building performance under seismic loading
Understand the effects of irregularities on structural behavior
Ideal For:
MTech & BTech Civil Engineering Students
Structural Engineering Researchers
Dissertation & Thesis Writers
GATE & ESE Aspirants Interested in Seismic Analysis
Structural Design Engineers
SAP2000 and ETABS Users
Consulting Professionals Working in Earthquake Engineering
Why This Course Is Different?
Unlike traditional software tutorials, this course explains the engineering behind every step.
You will understand:
Why hinges are assigned
Why P-Delta effects matter
How performance points are obtained
What FEMA and ATC procedures actually mean
How engineers interpret nonlinear results in real projects
By the end of this course, you will be able to independently perform, interpret, and present professional-quality pushover analysis studies using SAP2000.
Course Outcome
After completing this course, you will possess the practical and theoretical knowledge required to conduct performance-based seismic evaluation of RCC buildings using SAP2000 and confidently apply these concepts in academic research, dissertations, consultancy projects, and advanced structural engineering practice.
Who this course is for:
- Civil & Structural Engineers – Professionals in seismic design, earthquake-resistant structures, and nonlinear analysis.
- Graduate and Postgraduate Students – Those studying performance-based structural engineering and pushover analysis methodologies.
- Consultants & Industry Experts – Engineers working on real-world seismic resilience projects using SAP2000.
- Researchers and Dissertation Writers – Scholars looking for a guided approach to understanding pushover analysis fundamentals.
- Academics & Educators – Professors and instructors incorporating pushover analysis into their teaching curriculum.