Solution Algorithms
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.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 1
   :caption: Available Solution Methods

   linear
   newton
   modifiednewton
   newtonlinesearch
   krylovnewton
   secantnewton
   bfgs
   broyden

Algorithms in OpenSees define the solution strategy used to solve the nonlinear equations. They determine how the system is linearized and how the solution is updated. Each algorithm has different characteristics that make it suitable for particular types of problems.