Abstract: Buckling-restrained braces (BRBs) are reliable energy-dissipating axial members that recently became popular in the seismic design of buildings. Using the Vincent Thomas Bridge (VTB) as a case study, this research investigates ...

Abstract: Using the Vincent Thomas Bridge (VTB) as a feasibility case study, near-fault loading protocols for qualifying buckling-restrained braces (BRBs) for use on long-span bridges were developed and are presented in a companion ...

Abstract: Using the Vincent Thomas Bridge (VTB) as a feasibility case study, near-fault loading protocols for qualifying buckling-restrained braces (BRBs) for use on long-span bridges were developed and are presented in a companion ...

Abstract: Assessment of the flexural and shear capacity of two V-shaped RC bridge bents has been validated against experimental results from tests on 1:3-scale specimens. A numerical procedure based on iterative analyses taking into ...

Abstract: The present paper investigates the effects of a fan-shaped hole endwall cooling geometry on the aero-thermal performance of a nozzle vane cascade. Two endwall cooling geometries with four rows ...

Abstract: An analytical model based on a Winkler beam is used to represent the lateral force response of a reinforced concrete (RC) pile in cohesionless soil. An inelastic finite-element analysis was performed on the structure, using ...

Abstract: The conventional application of reduction factors to response spectrum analysis results is inappropriate for the abutment shear forces, which are based on elastic action. On the other hand, adopting the unreduced values ...