{live-template:Tutorial} \\ [Time-history|kb:Time-history analysis] analysis may be initiated using the process which follows: # Create the model and assign support conditions to restrained [joints|kb:Joint]. \\ \\ # Select Define > Functions > Time History to define a time-history function which characterizes load variation over time. \\ \\ # Assign load conditions to the model through Assign > Joint Loads _or_ Frame Loads. \\ \\ # Define either a [modal|kb:Modal analysis] or direct-integration time-history [load case|kb:Load case] through Define > Load Cases. \\ \\ # To customize load application, enter, on the Load Case Data form under Load Applied, the following fields: \\ \\ #* *Load Type*. Select the Load Pattern option. \\ \\ #* *Load Name*. Select the Load Pattern to be applied. \\ \\ #* *Function*. Select the time function which characterizes load variation in time. h1. See Also * {new-tab-link:http://www.csiberkeley.com/}CSI{new-tab-link} [_Analysis Reference Manual_|doc:CSI Analysis Reference Manual] (Linear Time-History Analysis, page 353) _and_ (Nonlinear Time-History Analysis, page 403) * [Verification Examples|doc:Verification examples] * [Example Problems|doc:Context Help] * [Multi-support excitation|kb:Manual multi-support excitation] article |