Abstract: Stochastic response analysis of nonlinear high-dimensional systems subjected to random excitations is a challenging issue in various engineering fields. The newly developed globally-evolution–based generalized probability ...

Abstract: The constitutive model of concrete is the key basis for nonlinear analysis of concrete structures under disastrous dynamic actions, e.g., earthquakes. The material parameters of the constitutive model of concrete are ...

Abstract: For the nonlinear analyses of concrete structures, the complete compressive stress-strain curve of concrete is the key basis. Spatial variability is one of the significant characteristics of the mechanical properties of ...

Abstract: The sliding hydromagnetic bearing is a low-friction isolator proposed in recent years. Its novelty lies in adaptive energy dissipation and alterable deflection constraint, which has been demonstrated by previous studies ...

Abstract: Extreme waves pose one of the major threats to marine structures. Furthermore, their non-stationary nature makes proper stochastic analysis of their responses a challenging problem. To address this issue, this paper proposes ...

Abstract: Quantifying the degree of hydration of mineral additives in a blended system has been a challenge in the concrete research community. This study attempted to calculate the degree of hydration of both clinker and ground ...

Abstract: Sliding isolation, as one of the modalities of base isolation, has demonstrated its value in seismic hazard mitigation. Conventional sliding isolation systems, however, may exhibit unacceptable large sliding displacements ...

Abstract: One of the main problems of wide expressway construction in permafrost regions involves protection of the thermal stability of roadbed. Although ventilating ducts and crushed-rock layers have been successfully used in ...