Abstract: The optimization of an archgrid consisting of a system of parallel arches running in a number of arbitrary directions is presented. It is established that the archgrid must finish with a single middle surface in the optimal ...

Abstract: When a lateral force acts on a cross‐bracing system, one brace member is subjected to a compressive force while the other is subjected to a tensile force. The tension brace provides a restraint to its compression counterpart ...

Abstract: When a slender beam is transversely loaded in the plane of its greatest flexural rigidity, it may buckle laterally at a critical load. It is common practice to provide web openings in beams for the passage of service ducts ...

Abstract: The propagation of axisymmetric transients in a rod, governed by the Mindlin‐McNiven theory, is treated by the method of wave‐front expansion. The transients are due to impulsive‐end loading specified in the form of stress, ...

Abstract: This paper deals with finite-element (FE) modeling and nonlinear analysis of steel–concrete composite plate girders under negative bending and shear loading. A three-dimensional FE model, using a general purpose finite-element ...

Abstract: This paper concerns the optimal distribution of a given volume of material in I‐beams so as to maximize the elastic flexural‐torsional buckling capacities. The material distribution has been restricted to different ...

Abstract: This paper highlights the problems encountered in bending and vibration analysis of thin plates when using the

Abstract: This paper is concerned with the ultimate load behavior of I-beams curved in plan. Results obtained from experiments on two sets of I-beams (one comprising rolled sections and the other built-up sections) are presented. ...