Abstract: Through the use of moment-curvature analysis of circular bridge columns, dimensionless serviceability and damage control curvature relationships are developed that depend only on the column axial load ratio and section ...

Abstract: The seismic provisions of the 1997

Abstract: Presented in this paper are the results of a research project on the monitoring and assessment of the first link slab jointless bridge in the state of North Carolina. The structure was instrumented with a remote data ...

Abstract: An accurate estimation of displacement demand is essential to predict structural performance. However, the calculated displacements will vary depending on the analysis procedure. This paper shows the differences between ...

Abstract: Presented in this paper are the results of an investigation of the compressive behavior of grouted clay brick masonry prisms. The objective is to experimentally capture the stress–strain characteristics of unconfined and ...

Abstract: A series of five large scale clay brick masonry structural walls are subjected to in-plane simulated seismic forces. The walls utilize posttensioning steel to provide flexural strength. The primary objective of the research ...

Abstract: The in-plane seismic response of posttensioned concrete masonry walls with openings is investigated by means of shake table testing. A test program was initiated to verify the seismic performance of a wall system for use ...