Solution Algorithms

Available Solution Methods

• Linear Algorithm
• Newton Algorithm
• Modified Newton Algorithm
• Newton Line Search Algorithm
• Krylov Newton Algorithm
• Secant Newton Algorithm
• BFGS Algorithm
• Broyden Algorithm

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.