Abstract: A methodology to apply linear and nonlinear analysis rationally in the seismic design, vulnerability evaluation or upgrade design of RC buildings is presented. Some of the initial steps in this methodology are discussed ...

Abstract: Critical issues related to damage and condition assessment are discussed. The distinction between global and local state properties, linearized and nonlinear condition indices and experimental constraints are discussed ...

Abstract: This paper presents nonlinear modeling and analysis of a decommissioned steel truss bridge (STB) in Franklin County, Ohio that was tested to failure in 1992 and demolished in 1993. When the existing heavy class STB constructed ...

Abstract: Displacement coefficients and profiles are presented as promising kernel condition and damage indices along with real-life examples. It is shown that dynamic tests, which do not require stationary reference measurement ...

Abstract: Temperature-based structural identification (TBSI) is a quantitative structural evaluation approach that relies on responses resulting from temperature fluctuations. Through this approach, the transfer function that defines ...

Abstract: A step‐by‐step modeling and analysis procedure for nonlinear finite element analysis of complete constructed facilities is presented. A comprehensive microcomputer‐based software that was developed for this study is briefly ...

Abstract: Analytical aspects of structural identification are discussed considering different types of models, different model calibration spaces, and different types and amounts of experimental information. Three-dimensional finite ...