Journal of Engineering Mechanics: Recent submissions
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Effect of Time-Dependent Bond Slip on Delayed Failure of Reinforced Concrete Frames
(ASCE, 2022/06/27)This paper investigates the influence of time-dependent bond slip on the delayed failure of RC frames. The time-dependent model of bond slip is formulated based on the mechanism of subcritical damage accumulation along the ... -
Experimental and Numerical Study on Mixed Mode I-II Fatigue Crack Propagation in Concrete
(ASCE, 2022/06/17)To ensure the safety of concrete structures under fatigue loading, the fatigue crack propagation in concrete needs to be evaluated accurately. In this paper, a numerical method for mixed mode I-II fatigue crack propagation ... -
Improved Methodology for Accurate Prediction of Blast Wave Clearing on a Finite Target
(ASCE, 2022/07/04)Accurate estimation of blast loads on a structure requires consideration of several complex phenomena during interaction with the target surface. One such phenomenon is the clearing effect observed during the diffraction ... -
Enhanced Fractional Model for Soil–Structure Interface Considering 3D Stress State and Fabric Effect
(ASCE, 2022/07/12)Engineering structures in the field are exposed to three-dimensional (3D) stress-displacement conditions with fabric evolution occurring within the soil–structure interface. Upon 3D shearing, the fabric of the interface ... -
Permeability of Microcracked Porous Solids: Modeling from Homogenization to Percolation
(ASCE, 2022/06/21)This paper establishes a comprehensive modeling for permeability of porous solids incorporating cracks with clustering extent ranging from nonoverlapping to percolation. The geometry of cracks is characterized through the ... -
Elastic Guided Wave Propagation in the Prestressed Helical Multiwire Waveguide
(ASCE, 2022/06/17)Studying ultrasonic guided wave modes in multiple steel wires helps extend and apply wave dynamics theory to practical engineering. This research focused on elastic wave propagation for investigating dispersion behavior ... -
Mechanical Behavior of Shape-Memory Alloy Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Foam Based on Schwarz Primitive
(ASCE, 2022/07/07)This work investigated the effective structural and functional behavior of shape-memory alloy (SMA)-based triply periodic minimal surface foams based on the Schwarz primitive (P-foams) using finite-element analysis (FEA) ... -
Large Deformation Effect on Dynamic Deflection Responses of Cutout-Borne Composite Shell Panel: An Experimental Validation
(ASCE, 2022/06/09)The nonlinear dynamic deflection and stress responses of a multilayered shallow shell structure with cutout subjected mechanical pulse load were investigated. The theoretical model was developed using equivalent single-layer ... -
Multiscale Morphological Effects on Stress-Dilation Behaviors of Natural Sands: A 3D Printing Simulation Method
(ASCE, 2022/06/24)Particle morphology is a basic inherent feature of granular materials that plays an important role on their macroscopic behaviors. A multiscale description of particle morphology is generally developed from three levels: ... -
Dual Poroviscoelastic Wave Barriers for Compliant Floating Platforms
(ASCE, 2022/06/08)In this study, the use of submerged dual poroviscoelastic barriers with finite depth enclosing a floating compliant platform that supports utility systems, such as a solar photovoltaic system, on top is investigated as a ... -
Reduced-Order Model for the Nonlinear Dynamics of Cables
(ASCE, 2022/07/09)Formulation of governing equations for an elastic cable have a long and dated history. A unified framework to detect the dynamics of such systems is detailed, justified, and assessed numerically. Modal analyses are performed ... -
Time-Differencing Fundamental Solutions for Plane Elastodynamics
(ASCE, 2022/05/18)In this paper, new fundamental solutions for dynamic analysis of plane elastodynamics are developed. The governing dynamic differential equations are rewritten by replacing the accelerations with the corresponding displacements ... -
A Multiscale Crack Iteration and Remeshing Model for Low-Cycle Crack Propagation Evaluation
(ASCE, 2022/05/30)A multiscale crack iteration and remeshing model was proposed and implemented to predict the low-cycle crack propagation behavior for steel. Crack propagation behavior was quantified by fatigue indicator parameters (FIPs) ... -
Energy-Based Error Bound of Physics-Informed Neural Network Solutions in Elasticity
(ASCE, 2022/05/23)An energy-based a posteriori error bound is proposed for the physics-informed neural network solutions of elasticity problems. An admissible displacement-stress solution pair is obtained from a mixed form of physics-informed ... -
Shock Environment Assessment of Underground Arch–Wall Structures Subjected to Ground Shock
(ASCE, 2022/05/18)Underground structures provide more effective protection against air blast and surface explosions compared with their aboveground counterparts, but their safety is threatened by subsurface detonations due to the strong ... -
Analytical Theory for 3D Consolidation of Layered Viscoelastic Soils Based on Displacement Function Method
(ASCE, 2022/05/20)The analysis of long-term rheological consolidation behaviors of soft soils is the research focus in geotechnical and geological engineering. This paper develops an analytical theory to explore such behavior within layered ... -
Noncircular Cavity Expansion in Undrained Soil: Semi-Analytical Solution
(ASCE, 2022/05/02)The cavity expansion approach has been a popular tool to interpret a wide range of geotechnical problems over the last several decades. Most previous research focused on the expansion of cylindrical and/or spherical cavities, ... -
Parallel Substructure Identification of Linear and Nonlinear Structures Using Only Partial Output Measurements
(ASCE, 2022/05/06)Substructure identification with the idea of divide and conquer has played a significant role in the identification of large-scale structures. Nevertheless, most existing substructure identification methods are only used ... -
Fractional Viscoelastic Models for Asphalt Concrete: From Parameter Identification to Pavement Mechanics Analysis
(ASCE, 2022/05/18)The fractional viscoelastic model has been applied to characterize the viscoelasticity of asphalt concrete (AC), but it rarely is adopted in pavement structure analysis due to the complicated calculating process. Therefore, ... -
Size Effect on Mode I Fracture Resistance of Polymeric Rounded-Tip V-Notched Specimens Using the Modified Point Stress Criterion
(ASCE, 2022/04/27)In this research, size effects on the mode I notch fracture toughness of polymeric specimens weakened by a rounded-tip V-shaped (RV) notch are investigated experimentally and theoretically. For this purpose, multiple ...