Abstract: Nonlinear temperature variation over the cross section of a simplysupported bridge produces longitudinal stresses (eigenstresses). In a continuous bridge, additional continuity stresses develop. Parametric studies are ...

Abstract: The models for prediction of creep in codes and design guides are mainly based on tests in which the load is sustained for a number of years, rarely exceeding 10; however, most models predict that creep reaches its extreme ...

Abstract: Periodic structural health monitoring of infrastructure systems is important to avoid economic losses and human casualties. Traditionally, deformation monitoring has been done through surveying techniques. Recently, with ...

Abstract: In this paper, we introduce three versions of fractional-order chaotic (or hyperchaotic) complex Duffing-van der Pol models. The dynamics of these models including their fixed points and their stability are investigated. ...

Abstract: Range cameras offer great potential for the measurement of structural deformations because of their ability to directly measure video sequences of three-dimensional coordinates of entire surfaces, their compactness, and ...