Abstract: In this paper, the inelastic response of rigid-plastic and elastic-plastic systems subjected to pulse-type excitations is revisited with dimensional analysis. Starting from Newmark’s result on the maximum displacement of ...

Abstract: This paper summarizes the results from a comprehensive experimental program in an effort to better understand the phenomenon of viscous heating of fluid dampers under small-stroke (wind loading) and large-stroke (earthquake ...

Abstract: In this paper the response of a bilinear oscillator subjected to pulse-type motions is revisited with dimensional analysis. Using Buckingham’s Π theorem the number of variables in the response analysis is reduced from six ...

Abstract: This paper investigates the “goodness” of peak ground velocity as a dependable intensity measure for the earthquake shaking of civil structures. The paper stresses the importance of distinguishing between acceleration ...

Abstract: This paper reports on the results from a comprehensive component testing program on a type of buckling-restrained brace known as the Unbonded Brace™. The experimental data are used to: (1) verify the results of theoretical ...