by Applied Element Method | Aug 17, 2009 | Other Publications, Thesis
Previous research on progressive collapse of structures has mainly focused on blast and/or abnormal loadings. Progressive collapse behaviour of structures, especially bridges, caused by earthquake loadings is not as well understood. This lack of information is also...
by Applied Element Method | Jan 30, 2009 | Other Publications, Thesis
BBridges are critical to the transportation system especially at the time of crisis. They are essential for rescue missions, evacuations, and rapid distribution of aid and medical supplies. Bridges are highly visible and accessible structures which make them valued...
by Applied Element Method | Dec 30, 2008 | Other Publications, Thesis
Progressive building collapse occurs when failure of a structural component leads to the failure and collapse of surrounding members, possibly promoting additional collapse. It is a complex, nonlinear dynamic process characterized by inelastic behavior, large...
by Applied Element Method | Apr 1, 2008 | Other Publications, Thesis
DThe collapse of non-engineered masonry is one of the greatest causes of death in major earthquake events around the world, yet by definition non-engineered structures remain largely outside of the scope of modern engineering research. For this reason, the majority of...
by Applied Element Method | Mar 30, 2008 | Other Publications, Thesis
Within the past 40 years, abnormal loadings resulting from natural hazards, design flaws, construction errors, and man-made threats have induced progressive collapse in structures all over the world. As progressive collapse behavior has become more prominent, it has...
by Applied Element Method | May 17, 2003 | Other Publications, Thesis
Masonry is a construction material widely used around the world. Although its poor behavior under seismic loads has been extensively reported, masonry is used in earthquake prone areas mainly due to its relatively low cost. In order to improve the seismic performance...
