Abstract: The most popular type of bridge in service today is the concrete deck on steel-girder composite bridge. A finite-element model is built to analyze the superstructure of this type of bridge under working load conditions. ...

Abstract: Series solutions to the differential equations for a complete cylindrical shell under various point loads are developed. Instead of expanding the solution series in both axial and circumferential directions, the solution ...

Abstract: A new, bi-directional thermodiode designed for energy-efficient buildings was constructed and tested. Experimental results are presented and discussed for solar-heating applications. The thermodiode ...

Abstract: The genetic algorithm (GA) is a general optimization technique that has some unique features that are especially suitable for structural engineering problems. This work uses a simple GA with elitism to find the optimum ...

Abstract: This paper is concerned with the development of the integral equation method for the analysis of a spherical shell under axisymmetric loads. The governing equations of shell are traditionally described as a set of two ...

Abstract: In a companion paper the integral equations for a spherical shell have been developed. This paper is concerned with the engineering applications of the integral equation method. A structure is selected to demonstrate how ...

Abstract: This study investigates the influence of initial curvature on the dynamic behavior of a hinge‐supported thin plate. The large‐deflection theory is used to determine the mid‐plane forces produced by the deflection and the ...

Abstract: A new precast segmental bridge pier system using modular construction methodology is proposed in this study. The proposed system contains multiple segmental layers with several small precast modular RC segments for each ...

Abstract: Urban sprawl has resulted in numerous land-lost farmers who must relocate from villages to residential quarters. The spatial landscapes of new homelands have profoundly changed, which is necessary for the succession of ...