Journal
SOFTWAREX
Volume 7, Issue -, Pages 6-11Publisher
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DOI: 10.1016/j.softx.2017.10.009
Keywords
Interpreter; Scripting language; Structural analysis; Finite element analysis
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- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) [70NANB15H044]
- Colorado State University [70NANB15H044]
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OpenSees, an open source finite element software framework, has been used broadly in the earthquake engineering community for simulating the seismic response of structural and geotechnical systems. The framework allows users to perform finite element analysis with a scripting language and for developers to create both serial and parallel finite element computer applications as interpreters. For the last 15 years, Tcl has been the primary scripting language to which the model building and analysis modules of OpenSees are linked. To provide users with different scripting language options, particularly Python, the OpenSees interpreter interface was refactored to provide multi-interpreter capabilities. This refactoring, resulting in the creation of OpenSeesPy as a Python module, is accomplished through an abstract interface for interpreter calls with concrete implementations for different scripting languages. Through this approach, users are able to develop applications that utilize the unique features of several scripting languages while taking advantage of advanced finite element analysis models and algorithms. (C) 2017 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.
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