Dynanmic Stability and Seismic Response of Damped Beams in the Presence of Follower Forces
The dynamic stability and the seismic response of general beams are examined, by discretizing the structure to a set of rigid bars, linked together by means of elastic constraints (Cells...
Dynamic Response Analysis of Three-Dimensional Beam-Columns
This paper describes a methodology for dynamic response analysis of three-dimensional beam-columns, whereby an elastic force's axial-flexural interaction is modeled with stability...
Dynamic Behavior of a Non-Linear Cable Truss
The equations of motion of a geometrically non-linear cable truss are presented. The behavior of the truss subject to harmonic excitation is studied....
Chaotic Response and Stability of Rocking Rigid Objects
An analytical method and numerical results for predicting the existence of chaotic response of rocking rigid objects subjected to harmonic horizontal based excitation are presented. It...
Adequacy of Statistical Linearization for Nonlinear Degrading Structural Systems
An investigation is carried out to examine the validity of current practice in using statistical linearization method for nonlinear degrading structures subject to random ground acceleration....
Thermal Effects in a Transient Study of Fracture
Studies, e.g. Zehnder and Rosakis (1989), indicate that fracture is associated with temperature rises in inelastic zones near the crack edge. To gain more insight into this phenomenon,...
Nonlinear Response of Ground Supported Slabs
Refined techniques for the structural analysis of ground supported concrete slabs are presented. The principles of limit state design in terms of strength and serviceability are implemented....
Monte Carlo Simulations of the Dynamic Response of Pile Groups
A study is presented on the effect of variations of relevant parameters within a pile group on the vertical dynamic response of the group. These parameters include the shear wave velocity...
Report on Hurricane Hugo and the Response to It by South Carolina Electric & Gas Company
The South Carolina Electric Gas And Company's response to the disaster began even before Hugo Struck. Company employees began preparing for the predicted onslaught. Workers...
Inspection of Damaged Buildings
Volunteer engineers and architects have had a significant impact in expediting the recovery of South Carolina from the ravages of Hurricane Hugo. Augmenting state and local government...
Advisory and Mitigation Activities in the Carolinas
To effectively reduce losses from hazard occurrences, an active and agressive mitigation program is needed. Following Hugo, several important activities have been initiated, utilizing...
Radical Environmentalism, The New Approach: The Removal of Oil as a Primary Goal of Oil Spill Clean Up
In this paper the author examines the alternative methods of abating a catastrophic oil spill and compares these methods to the controlled burning of an oil spill using a fire-resistant...
A Childrens' Oil Spill Preparedness Education Program
Following the Exxon Valdez incident, the Clean Seas oil spill cooperative received numerous requests for additional information on oil spill response procedures from local educational...
Socioeconomic Emergency Preparedness Planning for Major Oil Spill Incidents
One component of major marine oil spill disaster preparedness planning that has been largely ignored are impacts on the social and economic environment. Santa Barbara County, California...
Bedload Transport Under Low Frequency Waves
The concept of a bedload spectrum, showing the distribution of energy with frequency in the bedload process, is proposed. The bedload process is thus analysed in the frequency rather than...
Hazardous Waste Reduction?An International Perspective
Waste reduction has long been recognized as the preferred option for the management of hazardous wastes. As early as 1976, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted...
Approximate Methods and Verification Procedures of Structural Analysis and Design
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Standard Safety and Control Concept for Double Regulated Small and Medium Hydro Turbines
The paper proposes a standard control concept for double regulated small and medium hydro turbines. The concept is based on minimum protection requirements for safe and reliable quick...
Risk Analysis Applications for Dam Safety
Dam safety modifications are intended either to reduce the likelihood of the adverse consequences of dam failure or the magnitude of adverse consequences. For instance, widening a spillway...
Natural Disaster Reduction Plan at FERC
At the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), natural disasters of concern are caused by three major natural hazards, i.e., floods, earthquake, and droughts. These three hazards...
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