Abstract: This paper presents the numerical implementation of an analytic procedure for calculating the expected low‐cycle fatigue damage for a structure subjected to a nonstationary load. This implementation investigates a spherical ...

Abstract: This paper develops a method for predicting the expected low‐cycle fatigue damage in structures subjected to nonstationary loading processes. The load is a filtered Gaussian random process of limited duration. The resulting ...

Abstract: This report summarizes the comparative design of a single-span AASHTO Type III girder bridge under the

Abstract: The reliability of tall cantilever structures subjected to earthquake loads is evaluated using a stochastic dynamic response model. Since tall columns are typically very slender, the model considers the effects of both ...

Abstract: A nonstationary stochastic model is used to determine the reliability of tall industrial columns. A typical distilling column from an oil refinery is defined for the analysis and a standard set of ground motion parameters ...

Abstract: Earthquake resistant design of key structures at major industrial facilities is often performed with an energy‐absorbing or strong‐motion dissipating mechanism in mind. The energy is usually dissipated through the deformation ...

Abstract: Experts familiar with bridge maintenance in Idaho estimated unit costs for

Abstract: The problem of assessing the damage to and remaining life of structures subjected to fatigue is explored, with particular emphasis on railroad bridges, highway bridges, and offshore structures. In railroad structures, the ...