Abstract: Current seismic codes do not incorporate a well-established methodology for the properties and topological distribution of damping devices in three-dimensional multistory structures. The issue is further exaggerated when ...

Abstract: A variational temperature-dependent formulation is proposed and developed for dynamical problems of thermoplasticity. The variational method is based on a Hamiltonian approach using a weak form of the mixed thermoplastic ...

Abstract: Although a complete unified theory for elasticity, plasticity, and damage does not yet exist, an approach on the basis of thermomechanical principles may be able to serve as the foundation for such a theory. With this in ...

Abstract: A computational framework is proposed as an automated design cycle for the optimal seismic design of steel frames with self-centering connections. This paper demonstrates the approach by considering steel frames retrofitted ...