Topic: Modelling of concrete structure subjected to impulsive load

I want to know if there is a way to model impulsive and blast loads using ATENA ? If yes, how can I do it?

Re: Modelling of concrete structure subjected to impulsive load

Dear mohrezosh,
you need to use the Dynamic module of ATENA Science for this kind of loading. I recommend to first (after you are familiar with the basic ATENA-GiD Tutorial) look at the simple dynamic example included i ATENA installation, %Public%\Documents\ATENA Examples\Science\GiD\Tutorial.Dynamic\BridgeConcreteSinusImpulsLoad.gid and then start with your own model.
To define the load history (shape of the load impulse), please see the option "Define Loading History" in the Interval Data dialog.

Regards.