Abstract: This contribution deals with the use of the computationally efficient spectral element technique as a means of analyzing the dynamic behavior of axisymmetric multilayer systems consisting of homogenous and nonhomogeneous ...

Abstract: This article presents a newly developed parameter identification procedure for layered media and in particular for pavement structures via the use of the Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) test. Emphasis is placed on the ...

Abstract: Applications of nonlinear finite element analysis (NLFEA) to complete structures have been limited. The study reported in this paper examined the reliability of NLFEA to assess strength and stiffness of a three‐span ...