Abstract: The effect of initial stress on the transient response of a beam subjected to impulsive end loading is investigated. This loading can be prescribed in the form of stress, strain, velocity or acceleration boundary conditions. ...

Abstract: Experiments are conducted to study the behavior of base plates under the action of axial loads and moments by eccentric loading on the column. The parameters in the study are the thickness of the base plate and the ...

Abstract: The propagation of axisymmetric transients in a rod, governed by the Mindlin‐McNiven theory, is treated by the method of wave‐front expansion. The transients are due to impulsive‐end loading specified in the form of stress, ...

Abstract: This paper uses finite-element techniques to investigate the performance of buried tunnels subjected to surface blasts incorporating fully coupled fluid-structure interaction and appropriate material models that simulate ...

Abstract: A comprehensive analytical model has been developed and presented in this paper to study the response of unreinforced masonry to in-plane dynamic loads, including earthquake loads. The analysis has been implemented in a ...

Abstract: A procedure incorporating the finite strip method and a spring system has been developed and applied to treat the dynamic response of plate structure resting on an elastic foundation to moving loads. The response to a ...

Abstract: This paper reviews current design standards and test methods for blast-resistant glazing design and compares a typical design outcome with that from comprehensive finite-element (FE) analysis. Design standards are conservative ...

Abstract: One of the most important parts of any bridge management system is the condition assessment and rating of bridges. This paper introduces a procedure for condition assessment, based on criticality and vulnerability analysis. ...

Abstract: Rollover protective structures (ROPS) are safety devices fitted to heavy vehicles to provide protection to the operator during an accidental rollover. At present, ROPS design standards require full-scale destructive testing, ...