Abstract: When structural engineering is taught as a design discipline, engineering and architecture students can understand the open-ended potential of structural engineering solutions and gain a better understanding of the ...

Abstract: This paper reviews the significant variables of flaw depth, length, location and orientation required for fracture mechanics evaluations of pressure vessel integrity. Results of calculations emphasize ...

Abstract: This paper concerns the numerical solution of shallow spherical shell problems by the method of boundary-point-least-squares. The analysis forms the basis of a computer program for the calculation ...

Abstract: This paper describes industry programs to manage structural degradation and to justify continued operation of nuclear components when unexpected degradation has been encountered due to design ...

Abstract: This paper describes a model developed for computer simulation of stresses in heater tubes used in petrochemical service. The model predicts the damage to the tube material and thus provides ...

Abstract: This paper describes probabilistic fracture mechanics calculations that simulate fatigue crack growth, flaw detection, flaw sizing accuracy, and the impacts of flaw acceptance criteria. The numerical ...

Abstract: In studying the environmental impacts of buildings, earthquake hazards are rarely considered, but their environmental impacts can be significant. This case study paper demonstrates how the US Federal Emergency Management ...

Abstract: Environmental impact studies within the built environment rely on predicting building lifespan to describe the period of occupation and operation. Most life cycle assessments (LCAs) are based on arbitrary lifespan values, ...

Abstract: This paper describes a study of aluminum gas cylinders used in underwater manned vehicles. A determination was made of the relative increase in one cycle burst pressure and fatigue life of ...