Abstract: Steel-concrete composite columns are strong and efficient structural members. However, their strength is not consistently recognized within design standards. In particular, current provisions regarding the strength of ...

Abstract: Freudenstein’s approximate synthesis of planar four-bar linkages is generalized to spatial linkages, and the conditions under which this generalization is applicable are expressed. Three cases of ...

Abstract: Accurate nonlinear formulations are necessary for the assessment of structures under seismic and other extreme loading. In this work, a three-dimensional distributed plasticity beam element formulation for circular ...

Abstract: Roof collapses due to ponding instability are among the most frequent structural failures. Although methods of design for other types of instability have evolved and improved with computational advances, the most commonly ...

Abstract: AbstractThe accumulation of fluid on structural framing results in loads and deflections that are mutually dependent on each other. This effect, known as ponding, is a design consideration for roofs subject to rain loads ...

Abstract: Design codes for steel structures continue to provide additional opportunities for the use of more advanced methods of nonlinear analysis. As the complexity of the analysis increases, it becomes more important for the ...

Abstract: The calculation of flexural buckling loads for structural members remains a relevant topic of practical and theoretical interest. In addition to well-known solutions for prismatic members, solutions are available for the ...

Abstract: Strongback braced frames (SBFs) are a relatively new structural system intended to reduce structural damage during seismic events and improve resilience. SBFs combine buckling-restrained braces, which provide the primary ...