Abstract: In this study, stochastic analysis is aimed for space structures (satellite in low earth orbit, made of aluminum 2024-T3), with the focus on fatigue failure. Primarily, the deterministic fatigue simulation is conducted ...

Abstract: Corrosion degradation is a common problem for boiler tubes in power plants, resulting in an unscheduled plant shutdown. In this research, degradation of the corrosion is investigated for boiler tubes by estimating the ...

Abstract: In this paper, results are presented from a testing program focused on evaluating the performance of portal frame systems. A total of nine full-scale portal frame assemblies with six different configurations were tested ...

Abstract: Experimental results to determine the moment-resisting capacity of wood portal frame corner joints are presented in this paper. Two types of corner joints (standard and MIDPLY) were tested with different configurations. ...

Abstract: In this paper, a new model is proposed for system degradation evaluation under sliding wear failure mechanism. This model estimates the material loss with respect to progression of sliding distance. This model is generated ...

Abstract: It is well known that the stiffness properties of diaphragms and lateral load resisting elements (LLREs) influence the load distribution between LLREs under lateral load induced by earthquake or wind. Where a more sophisticated ...

Abstract: Predicting of hazards associated with the damages of fuel storage tanks in petroleum refineries is critical in maintaining safety of the facilities. This study assesses the hazard of the refinery gasoline tank damage by ...