by Applied Element Method | Jun 15, 2014 | Conferences
Progressive collapse is, according to GSA (2003), a situation where local failure of a primary structural component leads to the collapse of adjoining members which, in turn, leads to additional collapse. Since the experimental studies are costly and difficult to...
by Applied Element Method | Nov 16, 2013 | Other Publications
Collapse of reinforced concrete structures under earthquakes is the main reason for life loss. Thus, avoiding structural collapse under strong earthquakes is the aim of seismic codes. The aim of the current study is to lead to an improved understanding of the seismic...
by Applied Element Method | Jun 16, 2008 | Conferences
As an approach to the problem of seismic vulnerability evaluation of existing buildings through the predicted vulnerability method, analytical models can be applied to define the capacity curves of typical buildings which represent different building classes. These...
by Applied Element Method | Apr 1, 2006 | Conferences
Many trials have been made to numerically simulate the Alfred P. Murrah Building bombing event using Finite Element Method. These trials were based on removal of one of the main supporting columns to investigate the generated internal forces and the possible...
by Applied Element Method | Jun 19, 2002 | Journals
A new extension of the Applied Element Method (AEM) for structural analysis is introduced. A brief overview of the method’s formulation is presented. Then, modifications needed to analyze the behavior of structures subjected to large displacements under static loading...
