Abstract: In this paper, a methodology is developed to simulate cyclic micro/macroscopic responses of dual-phase materials based on an extension of the self-consistent scheme. This extension is significant ...

Abstract: In this paper, a five-layer model is proposed to analyze the anisotropic constraint effects on interactive damage progression. Incorporating this model with the general theory of overall moduli ...

Abstract: In this paper we present an analytical cum-numerical scheme, based on endochronic plasticity and the finite element formalism. The scheme is used to calculate the stress and elastoplastic strain ...

Abstract: Poststrengthening and retrofitting is a growing reality, as existing structures are required to meet the demands of modern society. Apart from the need to increase load capacity, upgrading of a structure may be necessitated ...

Abstract: In a paper previously published by the first writer, a procedure for load-rating masonry arch bridges was introduced. The procedure uses the Load Factor Method of the 1994 American Association of State Highway and ...

Abstract: Nonstructural vertical partitions and cladding can have a significant effect on the vibration serviceability of floor systems. A typical modern office building, consisting of steel–concrete composite floor systems, was ...

Abstract: A methodology is presented for detecting damage of structural systems maintaining a linear response. A single frequency response function measured at several frequencies along with a correlated analytical model of the ...

Abstract: A methodology is presented for detecting added mass in structural systems maintaining a linear response. A single frequency response function measured at several frequencies along with a correlated analytical model of the ...

Abstract: This paper describes an experimental investigation of submerged hydraulic jumps forming downstream of overflow structures. Submergence happens when the hydrological tailwater depth in a channel exceeds the jump's subcritical ...

Abstract: Moisture concentration is discontinuous at interfaces when two materials, which have different saturated moisture concentrations, are joined together. In order to perform moisture diffusion modeling ...