Abstract: This study seeks to bridge the gap between nonlinear system identification and nonlinear dynamic finite-element analysis. Motivated by the needs in earthquake simulation, it is first investigated under which conditions and ...

Abstract: This paper investigates how to design deterministic excitation forces in studying nonlinear single-degree-of-freedom systems, especially those with rate and path dependency and strength and stiffness degradation. One ...

Abstract: This work aims to develop an axial load capacity equation for doubly symmetric built-up cold-formed sections with a sufficient number of intermediate, symmetrical connections. A numerical parametric study involving a total ...