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When the model is nonlinear the only option for dynamic analysis is a time-history analysis which steps through the solution one time step at a time. There are two basic schemes for this time stepping: implicit and explicit. The time-history option implemented in GSA is explicit.

The GSA analysis options are focused on linear and mildly nonlinear problems. In some cases it is necessary to use a more advanced analysis. This can be provided by LS-DYNA. This analysis option allows the GSA model to be used to create an LS-DYNA analysis