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h1. When are gapping and nongapping soil behaviors applied?

*Answer:* Possible applications are described as follows:

* *Gapping* behavior may be applied during [time-history|kb:Time-history analysis] analysis, effective when load reversal occurs.

* *Nongapping* behavior is appropriate for nonlinear [static-pushover|kb:Pushover] analysis.

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h1. See Also

* [Bearings with uplift|Uplift] article

* [Pile lateral support based on P-y curves|kb:Pile lateral support based on P-y curves] article

* [Using links to model beams on an elastic foundation|kb:Using links to model beamsBeams on an elastic foundation] article