Abstract: If wave breaking modifies the Lagrangian fluid paths by inducing an uncertainty in the orbit itself and this uncertainty on wave motion time scales is observable as additive noise, it is shown that within the context of a ...

Abstract: Underground reinforced concrete utility vaults play a vital role for the functioning of urban centers, providing space for all kinds of utility equipment. Underground structures are subjected to harsh environmental conditions ...

Abstract: This paper presents elements of seismic design for jointed precast cantilever wall units designed to rock about their foundation. Gravity loading and prestressed unbonded tendons provide the restoring force in these walls. ...

Abstract: The diffusion kernel filter is a sequential particle-method approach to data assimilation of time series data and evolutionary models. The method is applicable to nonlinear/non-Gaussian problems. Within branches of prediction ...

Abstract: This paper describes a displacement-based method of analysis for the performance-based seismic design of regular buildings with reinforced-concrete bearing walls acting as the lateral-force resisting system. The method ...

Abstract: A model predictive control (MPC) strategy has been suggested and simulated with the empirical dynamic data collected on the hybrid performance (HyPer) project facility installed at the National Energy Technology Laboratory ...

Abstract: The Route 601 Bridge in Sugar Grove, Virginia, spans

Abstract: Two geometrically identical half-scale precast concrete cantilever wall units were constructed and tested under quasi-static reversed cyclic lateral loading. One unit was a code compliant conventionally reinforced specimen, ...

Abstract: The results of an analytical and experimental study on the behavior of reinforced concrete T-beams retrofitted with carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) plates are discussed in this paper. CFRP plates were bonded to the ...