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: During the reconstruction of a state highway in 1991, a full-scale test section was established at a site with a history of poor pavement performance, most likely because of a soft silty clay subgrade, high ground-water ...

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 ...

Abstract: One of the ways to install plate anchors in deep seabed is to drop the anchor system from the sea level and allow it to initially embed in the seabed under its own weight. Further dragging would cause the anchor to rotate ...