Abstract: The effect of interphases on the mechanical behavior of fiber‐reinforced composites is studied. The interphase is modeled as distributed continuous shear and normal springs. Two problems, a fiber pulled out of a matrix and ...

Abstract: To simulate a trunnion-hub-girder (THG) assembly for bascule bridges, two full-scale laboratory tests were conducted for quantifying stresses at previously observed failure locations and for identifying a favorable assembly ...

Abstract: A probabilistic Hu‐Washizu variational principle (PHWVP) formulation for the probabilistic finite element method (PFEM) is presented. The formulation is developed for nonlinear elasticity using the Saint Venant Kirchhoff ...

Abstract: Innovation, including engineering innovation, is essential for economic growth. Currently, while most design practices in engineering education focus on aspects of “goodâ€‌ technical design, elements of innovation may ...

Abstract: The fusion of the probabilistic finite element method (PFEM) and reliability analysis for probabilistic fracture mechanics (PFM) is presented. The PFEM is extended to PFM using an enriched element that has the near crack‐tip ...