Computers and Structures, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of a DVD set containing a six-hour, four-part lecture series on nonlinear modeling and analysis for performance based design by Dr. Graham H. Powell. Watch, listen and learn as Dr. Powell presents a wealth of information on this important topic, drawing on his vast experience in both research and practice.

This lecture series provides an overview of the process of performance based design as well as its application. These professionally produced DVDs use multiple cameras and digitally mastered sound to capture every nuance and provide exceptional clarity. You can watch at your own pace and repeat lecture segments as often as you wish.

Highlights include:
- Performance Assessment Using Static Push-Over Analysis
- Performance Assessment Using Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis
- Hysteresis Loops and Cyclic Degradation
- Nonlinear Models for Steel and Concrete, Frames and Shear Walls
- Fiber Cross Sections, Shear Links, Panel Zones and Braces
- Bending and Shear Behavior of Walls, Including Coupled Walls
- ASCE 41 (FEMA 356) Guidelines and Criteria
- Practical Demonstrations Using the PERFORM 3D® Software

PERFORM 3D is a Registered Trademark of Computers & Structures, Inc.