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RISField Investigation of the Performance of Masonry Buildings during the October 23 and November 9, 2011, Van Earthquakes in Turkey
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper addresses field investigations of the performance of masonry buildings during the October 23 (Erciş) and November 9 (Edremit), 2011, Van earthquakes in Turkey. Erciş and Edremit are villages respectively located ...
Effect of Construction Errors on the Snow-Induced Failure of a Tribune’s Columns and Roof
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper aims to present an investigation about the effect of construction errors on the snow-induced failure of tribune columns and roof. The structure, located in the town of Kalkandere in the province of Rize, Turkey, ...
Output-Only System Identification of Posttensioned Segmental Concrete Highway Bridges
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper discusses the application of system identification of a highway bridge using finite-element method and ambient-vibration testing. The posttensioned Gülburnu Highway Bridge located on the Giresun-Espiye state ...
Modal Testing, Finite-Element Model Updating, and Dynamic Analysis of an Arch Type Steel Footbridge
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper describes an arch type steel footbridge, its analytical modeling, modal testing, finite-element model updating, and dynamic analysis. A modern steel footbridge which has an arch type structural system and is ...
Field Investigation on the Performance of Mosques and Minarets during the Elazig-Sivrice Earthquake
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to present the field investigation and performance assessment of the mosques and minarets constructed around the cities of Elaziğ and Malatya and their surrounding districts shortly after the ...
Nondestructive Experimental Measurement, Model Updating, and Fatigue Life Assessment of Çarşamba Suspension Bridge
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: This paper includes the structural condition assessment of a 164-m suspension bridge in accordance with numerical and experimental methods. A finite-element model was developed using SAP2000 software so that the assessment ...
Retrofitting Effect on the Dynamic Properties of Model-Arch Dam with and without Reservoir Water Using Ambient-Vibration Test Methods
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Continuous health monitoring and regular condition assessment is of vital importance for engineering structures in general and especially for arch dams. These structures can be exposed to many different loads such as ...
Estimation of Elasticity Modulus of a Prototype Arch Dam Using Experimental Methods
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Using experimental methods, this study presents the estimation of the dynamic and static (secant) elasticity modules of a prototype arch dam. These experimental methods are ambient vibration tests, uniaxial compression ...
Dynamic Field Test, System Identification, and Modal Validation of an RC Minaret: Preprocessing and Postprocessing the Wind-Induced Ambient Vibration Data
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The investigation of dynamic response for civil engineering structures largely depends on a detailed understanding of their dynamic characteristics, such as the natural frequencies, mode shapes, and modal damping ratios. ...
Finite-Element Analysis and Vibration Testing of a Two-Span Masonry Arch Bridge
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper presents the analytical modeling, modal testing, and finite-element model updating for a two-span masonry arch bridge. An Ottoman masonry arch bridge built in the 19th century and located at Camlihemsin, Rize, ...