Automated Damage-Controlled Design of RC Buildings
This paper presents an automated damage-controlled design method, which aims for uniform damage distribution throughout the entire building frame while respecting the strong-column weak-beam...
Load Path Dependence of Structural Systems
This paper presents the results of an investigation into the sensitivity of the behavior of framed structures to load path. Simple but realistic structural steel frames have been designed...
Random Instability of Elastic-Plastic Frames
A concept of joint probability of elastic and plastic instability modes was formerly given for single columns and now it is extended for framed systems. A critical load is defined for...
Probabilistic Evaluation of Load Factors for Steel Rigid-Frame Piers on Urban Expressway Network
A procedure is proposed for calculating the optimal load factors for steel rigid-frame piers using the extended level 2 reliability method. Twelve typical types of pier structures are...
Ultimate Limit State Design for Earthquake Resistant Steel Frames
This paper describes a basic methodology to assess the reliability of steel framed structures subjected to ultimate earthquakes. After a discussion on past damage criteria, a modified...
Code-Implied Structural Safety for Earthquake Loading
A method is described for calculating the probability of failure of reinforced concrete frame structures due to earthquake loading, for use in code calibration exercises. The failure criterion...
Mode Truncation Effects on Flexible Space Structures
This paper deals with the problem of active vibration control of flexible space structures. The main difficulty associated with this problem is that the structure has infinite vibration...
Structural Safety and Reliability
This proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR '89) held on August 7-11, 1989 in San Francisco, California contains almost...
Actively Controlled Optimum Structural Design
This paper deals with the investigation of the number and location of actuators and sensors on the optimum structure and control design of space structures. The optimization problem is...
Hedratecture and Artificial Gravity
There is a need, according to the National Commission On Space, to develop three critical space facilities: A Space Base, A Variable-Gravity Research Facility, and a Lunar Surface Outpost....
Bibliography of Steel Columns
This book, which was prepared by the Committee on Compression Members of the Structural Division of the American Society of Civil Engineers, attempts to provide a complete bibliography...
Designing in Circles
Round buildings are a popular�but sometimes expensively perceived�design choice. With careful engineering and planning, they can offer a creative, cost-competitive option. They add another...
Haunches and Hangers
The $210 million VA Medical Center at Houston features a structural system as innovative for the 1990s as the interstitial space concept was in the 1960s. The medical center, designed...
An Overview of Structural Reliability Methods
Recent developments in structural reliability theory and better availability of load and strength data suggest that reliability-based design (RBD) methods should be considered as a practical...
Improved Techniques for Assessing Structures
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has specially designed and equipped the tower testing station located within their Transmission Line Mechanical Research Center (TLMRC) near...
Effects of Fabrication on Local Stress Conditions
Factors connected with fabrication that impact on the behavior of structural steel members are reviewed. Residual stresses that result from basic steel production and subsequent fabrication...
Repair and Rehabilitation of Damaged Steel Flexural Members
In earlier years, the primary method for repairing steel flexural members was to replace the member. However, with the cost of labor and material increasing dramatically over the last...
Six Story Tubular Atrium
The author designed an atrium structure with two stair-stepped atriums placed at 45? to the tower 'Figueroa at Wilshire' in Los Angeles, California. This structure...
Toronto Skydome Retractable Roof Stadium?The Roof Concept and Design
The Toronto SkyDome is a first of its kind sports stadium with a retractable roof which results in, essentially, a fully open air stadium with the roof fully retracted. This unique roof,...
The Fabrication and Erection of the Minneapolis Convention Center
A new convention center is part of the City of Minneapolis' successful plan to maintain an economically strong downtown core. It is the latest addition to a list of civic...
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