Hysteresis

Plain Definition: The energy loss and deformation pattern observed in cyclic loading.

Technical Description: A hysteresis loop shows the force-displacement behavior during repeated loading and unloading. Area within the loop represents energy dissipation.

Use in Design: Important for modeling energy dissipation and damping in seismic design.

Meta Title: Hysteresis in Earthquake Engineering | Structural Behavior

Meta Description: Understand hysteresis loops and their role in seismic energy dissipation.

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