Abstract: Recent research has shown that full mobilization of foundation bearing capacity may be beneficial in terms of structural integrity—especially in the case of seismic motions that exceed the design limits. Full mobilization ...

Abstract: The paper investigates the bifurcations encountered in a simple rotor dynamic system interacting with nonlinear impedance forces, generated by the supporting journal bearings of realistic profile geometry. Bearing ...

Abstract: Physical models have suggested a large reduction in bearing capacity of simple foundations due to overtopping tsunami scour. We use the results of these tests to create scoured foundation geometries for simple breakwater-type ...

Abstract: AbstractA simplified approximate method to analyze the rocking response of pile groups subjected to seismic loading is introduced. The proposed method accounts for the nonlinear response of the soil and reinforced concrete ...

Abstract: Recent research has shown that full mobilization of foundation bearing capacity may be beneficial in terms of structural integrity—especially in the case of seismic motions that exceed the design limits. Full mobilization ...

Abstract: Rocking isolation is a relatively new design paradigm advocating the intense rocking response of the superstructure as a whole, instead of flexural column deformation. This is accomplished through intentionally underdesigning ...

Abstract: Recent studies have highlighted the beneficial role of foundation uplifting and the potential effectiveness of guiding the plastic hinge into the foundation soil by allowing full mobilization of bearing capacity during ...

Abstract: The nonlinear response of shallow foundations when subjected to combined loading has attracted the attention of the research engineering community over the last few decades, providing promising evidence for incorporation ...