modeling of elastomerib bearing pads using sap2000

[nahla21584]

hi,
how i can model an individual rubber bearing pads ( as a solid element ) using sap2000 to study its behavior under pushover

 

[stressed]

Rubber isolators are typically analyzed using nonlinear link in SAP2000 instead of solid elements. To my knowledge, SAP's solid elements are used for linear material behavior only (no yielding).