Push Over Analysis
Push Over Analysis :
An analysis used to estimate the capacity of a structure to resist collapse from strong ground motion. Typically used in earthquake resistant design studies, the analysis employs a selected force profile that is increased in intensity until the analysis indicates a structural element will fail or yield. That member is replaced by its yielding resistance, or removed if failed, and the force profile increased until another member yields or fails. The process is repeated until the overall structure has a constant or declining resistance under increased load. The deflection profile at this final stage approximates the structure's ultimate, non-linear, earthquake resistance. See: Bolt and Abrahamson (2003)
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