Abstract: , the inertia matrices and the right-hand side vectors of all these chains are automatically integrated to construct the global inertia matrix and the global right-hand side vector of the whole system. In fact, this work is an extension of Shafei and Shafei...

Abstract: This work presents a systematic method for the dynamic modeling of flexible multiple links that are confined within a closed environment. The behavior of such a system can be completely formulated by two different mathematical ...

Abstract: The deterioration of reinforced concrete bridges due to environmental stressors is proven to adversely affect their strength and durability over time. This primarily originates from the penetration of aggressive ions, ...

Abstract: Semi-integral abutments help increase the service life of bridges by eliminating the issues associated with the use of expansion joints. However, the behavior of such abutments under service loads has complexities, especially ...

Abstract: With the variety of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) available, there have been fundamental questions regarding how they influence the hydration development of ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC), especially ...

Abstract: This paper has focused on the dynamic analysis of mechanisms with closed-loop configuration while considering the flexibility of links. In order to present a general formulation for such a closed-loop mechanism, it is ...

Abstract: Ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) has been considered for a variety of structural engineering applications, owing to its superior strength and durability. Among the main properties of UHPC, flexural performance ...

Abstract: Performance assessment of a transportation network is naturally a complicated problem. This is mainly due to the fact that such a spatially distributed network is subjected to a variety of natural hazards and environmental ...

Abstract: Frictional contacts of thermoviscoelastic bodies are complicated nonlinear temperature- and time-dependent problems. The introduction of friction with its irreversible character makes the problem ...

Abstract: The steady-state unbalance response of a Jeffcott rotor incorporating short squeeze film dampers executing circular centered whirl is obtained by a fast algorithm. Savings in execution time of ...