Abstract: The response of axisymmetric shells to internal localized impulsive loadings that produce large deformations and material nonlinearities is analyzed. Also, simplified methods for the prediction of the strain ductility of ...

Abstract: Piles in integral abutment bridges (jointless bridges) are subjected to lateral movement due to thermal expansion and contraction of the superstructure. The reduction in vertical load‐carrying capacity of the piles due to ...

Abstract: An algorithm based on a nonlinear finite element procedure previously developed by the writers is modified and used to study the effect of thermally induced lateral movement on the vertical loadcarrying capacity of piles ...