Abstract: The concept of generalized plasticity theory provides an appealing approach to developing efficient finite element models that can improve computational performance and allow flexibility in customizing plastic response. ...

Abstract: This paper proposes a composite frame element for the simulation of the inelastic response of structural members made up of two or more components with different materials, such as reinforced concrete (RC), steel-concrete ...

Abstract: This paper discusses the convergence and accuracy of the three mixed formulations in the companion paper for a new composite frame element that is suitable for the large-scale, large-displacement inelastic analysis of ...

Abstract: The paper presents a new beam-column element that combines computational efficiency with accuracy. The element uses only one monitoring section in each end inelastic zone of the structural member, but accounts for the ...

Abstract: A nonviscous damping model uses convolution to account for the complete velocity history. The displacement response, velocity response, and acceleration response of a system with nonviscous damping are usually computed by ...