Abstract: A gradient-based optimization algorithm is used to simultaneously control all interstory displacements in nonlinearly degrading steel buildings using optimal viscous dampers. Optimal damping ratios are computed in each ...

Abstract: The target displacement ductility requirements for circular RC single-column bridge bents are considered using a proposed multifailure mode algorithm to determine the required thickness of fiber-reinforced polymer wraps ...

Abstract: The random vibration analyses of gradually yielding shear-frame buildings are considered using a recently proposed constitutive model that is used to calculate the detailed degradation of the stiffness of structures which ...