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RISNonlinear Earthquake Performance Evaluation of a Structure Collapsed during the Van, Turkey, Earthquake on October 23, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The paper investigates the structural performance of a seven-story reinforced concrete (RC) building that collapsed during the Van (Turkey) earthquake on October 23, 2011, using nonlinear static and dynamic methods. The ...
Effect of Ice Sheet on Stochastic Response of Offshore Wind Turbine–Seawater–Soil Interaction Systems Subjected to Random Seismic Excitation
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: To investigate the effect of the presence of surrounding ice sheet on the stochastic response of offshore wind turbines subjected to random seismic excitation, this research uses a three-dimensional, numerical, finite-element ...
Performance of Masonry Stone Buildings during the March 25 and 28, 2004 Aşkale (Erzurum) Earthquakes in Turkey
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper reviews the performance of stone masonry buildings during the March 25 and 28, 2004, Aşkale (Erzurum) earthquakes. Aşkale is a township located
Field 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 ...
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 ...
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, ...