Abstract: Physically based analytical models capable of describing the behavior of general hysteretic systems are formulated. The formulation includes the effects of pinching, stiffness degradation, and load deterioration. Two types ...

Abstract: Physically based analytical models capable of describing the behavior of general bilinear hysteretic systems are formulated. The formulation includes the effects of pinching, stiffness degradation, and load deterioration. ...

Abstract: This study investigates the influence of initial curvature on the dynamic behavior of a hinge‐supported thin plate. The large‐deflection theory is used to determine the mid‐plane forces produced by the deflection and the ...