Examples of the Use of the Convolution Element

In order to fully understand how to use Convolution elements, it is helpful to explore several examples. The three examples discussed here can be found in the General Examples folder of your GoldSim directory (accessed by selecting File | Open Example... from the main menu), in a file named Convolution.gsm.

We examine three simple examples in the topics below:

• A simple filter;

• Computing costs associated with warranties; and

• Computing response of a structure due to an earthquake.