Abstract: The interaction of an arbitrary structure with its foundation soil is treated by representing the stratified soil with the end of a linear elastic half space model with specific geometrical and elastic properties for its ...

Abstract: On the basis of a statically admissible moment redistribution in rectangular and skew slab bridges with free edges parallel to the bridge axis, an alternative positioning of the prestressing tendons concentrated at the ...

Abstract: The evaluation of the seismic performance of masonry-infilled reinforced concrete (RC) frames has been a major challenge for structural engineers. This paper addresses pertinent issues on the development and calibration ...

Abstract: In this investigation, a series solution for the deflection and the stress resultants of shallow shells of any geometry with a rectangular projection is obtained in terms of beam functions on the basis of the Marguerre ...

Abstract: In this investigation, a method presented in a previous paper is applied to the following types of shallow shells: (1) Elliptic paraboloid; (2) hyperolic paraboloid; (3) hypar; (4) conoidal parabolic; and (5) soap bubble. ...

Abstract: Caribbean-style hybrid concrete-masonry structures consist of a RC frame infilled with partially grouted and reinforced masonry walls that are connected to the RC frame with cast-in-place dowels along one or more edges of ...

Abstract: This paper presents a study on the identification of progressive damage, using an equivalent linear finite-element model updating strategy, in a masonry infilled RC frame that was tested on a shake table. A two-thirds-scale, ...