Journal of Engineering Mechanics: Recent submissions
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Modeling of Magnetorheological Self-Centering Brace
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)The self-centering brace (SCB) is a high-capacity structural component for lateral force resistance and recentering. This paper focuses on modeling the magnetorheological self-centering brace (MR–SCB). Full-scale cyclic ... -
Experimental Study on Front Spreading of Lock-Exchange Gravity Current with Long Lock Length
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)Full-depth lock-exchange experiments of saltwater with a lock length x0 of 40 m were conducted in a horizontal open channel in order to gain insight into the gravity currents of long lock releases. Without the effects ... -
Structural Reliability Analysis with Conditional Importance Sampling Method Based on the Law of Total Expectation and Variance in Subintervals
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)In this paper, a new approach is proposed to estimate the probability of failure in structural reliability analysis. This method is based on the law of total expectation and variance in subintervals, and it combines the ... -
Physical and Geometrical Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Beams on Foundations under Moving Loads
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)This paper is dedicated to the nonlinear finite-element analysis of the dynamic behavior of beams on foundations under moving loads. The goal of the study is to generalize, for more realistic foundation behaviors, the ... -
Frequency Estimation on Two-Span Continuous Bridges Using Dynamic Responses of Passing Vehicles
(ASCE, 2020)Researchers in the structural health monitoring field have recently focused on using instrumented vehicles, usually equipped with accelerometers, as mobile bridge inspection instruments. The vehicle plays two roles: that ... -
Simulating Stationary Non-Gaussian Processes Based on Unified Hermite Polynomial Model
(ASCE, 2020)In determining structural responses under random excitation using the Monte Carlo method, simulation of non-Gaussian processes is always a challenge. Various methods have been developed to simulate non-Gaussian processes ... -
Structural Optimization of Laminated Annealed Glass
(ASCE, 2020)Laminated glass, made by bonding glass plies together through polymeric interlayers, is a redundant system that allows for stress redistribution after partial failure. This study analyzes how the structural safety level ... -
Evolution of Localization Length during Postpeak Response of Steel in Tension: Experimental Study
(ASCE, 2020)This paper presents an experimental study into the influence of localization length (Lc) and its evolution during the postpeak response of cylindrical low-carbon steel bars. A novel longitudinal strain method for the ... -
Bayesian Updating and Reliability Analysis for High-pH Stress Corrosion Cracking in Gas Pipelines
(ASCE, 2020)A new methodology for incorporating stochastic models in integrity maintenance management for high-pH stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in gas pipelines has been presented. The generation of new crack features along with the ... -
Experimental and Theoretical Study of High-Energy Dissipation-Viscoelastic Dampers Based on Acrylate-Rubber Matrix
(ASCE, 2020)Acrylate rubber molecules contain sterically hindered and highly polar ester groups, which can generate a large amount of internal friction energy under external alternating stress and exhibit high internal friction for ... -
Nonlinear Stability Performance of Grouted Composite Liner with a Crown Void under a Radially Directed Concentrated Load
(ASCE, 2020)This paper is concerned with the nonlinear performance of the grouted liner with a crown void under a concentrated load. The liner consists of three deformed shapes based on three void sizes: the small void, the contact, ... -
Analytical Solution for Segmental-Tunnel Lining Incorporating Interaction between Adjacent Rings
(ASCE, 2020)The different joint arrangements resulting from different segmental assemblies between adjacent rings may inevitably give rise to the interaction for staggered jointed lining, which is crucial for the structural analysis ... -
Optimal Design of Triangular Arches against Buckling
(ASCE, 2020)This paper is concerned with the optimal design of triangular arches of a given volume of material for maximum buckling capacity. The buckling criteria of triangular arches are derived analytically by using stability ... -
A Three-Dimensional Multishear Bounding Surface Model of Granular Soil–Structure Interfaces under Monotonic and Cyclic Loading
(ASCE, 2020)This study develops a three-dimensional multishear bounding surface model for simulating the constitutive response of interfaces between the granular soil and structure. Based on the plasticity slip theory, the model is ... -
Analytical and Numerical Analyses for a Variety of Submerged Hemi-Ellipsoidal Shells
(ASCE, 2020)This paper concerned an analytical method to obtain exact solutions for displacements of submerged hemi-ellipsoidal shells. Based on the linear membrane theory, the membrane forces and strain components were defined in ... -
Simplified Model of Column-Supported Embankment to Account for Nonuniform Deformations of Soils
(ASCE, 2020)This paper proposes a theoretical method to analyze the column-supported embankment. The emphasis is on quantifying the nonuniform deformation of the soft soil beneath the embankment by two deformed shape functions, and ... -
Functional Series Expansions and Quadratic Approximations for Enhancing the Accuracy of the Wiener Path Integral Technique
(ASCE, 2020)A novel Wiener path integral (WPI) technique is developed for determining the response of stochastically excited nonlinear oscillators. This is done by employing functional series expansions in conjunction with quadratic ... -
A Kriging–NARX Model for Uncertainty Quantification of Nonlinear Stochastic Dynamical Systems in Time Domain
(ASCE, 2020)A novel approach, referred to as sparse Kriging–NARX (KNARX), is proposed for the uncertainty quantification of nonlinear stochastic dynamical systems. It combines the nonlinear autoregressive with exogenous (NARX) input ... -
Determination of Residual Thrust Force of Landslide Using Vector Sum Method
(ASCE, 2020)Different from the conventional transfer coefficient method widely used for calculating landslide thrust, the vector sum method can incorporate the complete stress state from any numerical simulation into a limit equilibrium ... -
Symplectic Transfer-Matrix Method for Bending of Nonuniform Timoshenko Beams on Elastic Foundations
(ASCE, 2020)This paper proposes a new symplectic transfer-matrix method (STMM) to solve the bending problem of nonuniform beams. The STMM is a hybrid method that combines the symplectic dual solution system and the traditional ...