Frame Modeler 2D is an open-source MATLAB-based computational platform for modeling and analyzing building assets in OpenSEES using state-of-the-art modeling and dynamic analyses guidelines. The current version supports steel MRFs, CBFs and EBFs.
--> Curent compiled installer executable: v1.2111
--> Video tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_XdUL-6Y_m10fBEMmzPKqI00wdzbDUN
Users, and particularly those who plan on collaborating and contributing to FM-2D base code, are highly encouraged to 1) install GitHub Desktop Application, 2) FORK this repository to thier own computer and 3) Run FM-2D through MATLAB. This will allow the user to recieve all updates and bug fixes on time. If you are new to GitHub, please check the links below for a quick tutorial on how to fork repositories.
PULL requests will be considered while giving credit to contributers. To fork the repo click on the FORK at the top of this page.
--> Brief outline on forking, we suggest: https://www.atlassian.com/git/tutorials/comparing-workflows/forking-workflow
--> Full introduction to Git and GitHub, we suggest watching this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRqwX-V7Uu6ZF9C0YMKuns9sLDzK6zoiV
Elkady, A. (2021). "FM-2D v1.2105" Zenodo, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4744358.
Elkady, A. (2021). "FM-2D: Open-Source Platform for the Numerical Modeling and Seismic Analysis of Buildings." SoftwareX, (in press).