Abstract: The eigenvalues associated with beam‐columns, which rest on elastic supports, are determined by an initial‐value numerical method. These eigenvalues can be related to the buckling loads, critical foundation constants, or ...

Abstract: A methodology for complete automation of the conventional highway bridge design for minimum cost is presented. To make such an automated process practical and cost‐effective, efficient interface of three tasks—finite‐element ...

Abstract: The natural frequencies of vibration and the corresponding mode shapes of a stiffened suspension bridge are determined, and the changes that occur in these characteristics with respect to parametric changes in the bridge ...