Generation of Artificial Earthquakes
Originally published in: Journal of the Engineering Mechanics Division, ASCE, EM1, February 1964, pp. 113-150...
Numerical Model for Tsunami Run-Up
Originally published in: Journal of the Waterways, Harbors and Coastal Engineering Division, ASCE, WW3, August 1970, pp. 701-719...
Earthquake Research Needs for Nuclear Power Plants
Originally published in: Journal of the Power Division, ASCE, PO1, January 1971, pp. 77-91...
Ambient Vibration Tests of a Suspension Bridge
Originally published in: Journal of the Engineering Mechanics Division, ASCE, EM5, October 1978, pp. 983-999...
Overview of Factors Involved in the Mexico Earthquakes
Originally published in: Proceedings of the International Conference on the Mexico Earthquakes - 1985, Mexico City, ASCE, 1987, pp. 1-6...
Wind Bracing
This chapter discusses the structural design of the bridge with regards to wind forces....
Setting Sights on Safety
Despite enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 20 years ago, annual construction fatalities still number in the thousands. Various agencies and institutions have their own...
Shopping for Better Project Management
The benefits of project management software are undisputed. Even a super manager needs help with scheduling, no matter how small or large a job. But, when it comes to selecting the right...
An Education in Tunneling
A senior civil engineer and winner of the 1988 Martin Kapp Foundation Engineering Award describes the evolution of U.S. tunneling technology and practice. Trained as a structural engineer,...
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...
Seismic Response of Flexibly-Connected Steel Frames
The response of typical low-rise steel building frames designed by the 'Type 2 Construction' method to moderate earthquakes is examined. Such frames are often...
Brace Connections for Ductility
Influence of connection design on the seismic behavior of welded bracing members made of double channels is studied in this paper. Shortcomings of commonly used connection details as per...
Pure Building
This paper outlines the need for building integration in the design of fabric structures by examining the different necessary components and how they fit together. It provides examples...
Structural Computing in Engineering Practice
Since its emergence some thirty years ago, finite element technology has penetrated a significant part of the structural engineering profession. It serves as a most graphic illustration...
Object-Oriented Design of Finite Element Programs
This paper describes an implementation of the finite element method based on computational abstractions of both mathematical and engineering concepts. In contrast with conventional approaches,...
Experiments on Active Structural Control Under Seismic Loads
Two control systems, an active tendon system and an active mass damper system are selected for study for possible real structural implementation. Presented in this paper are simulation...
Optimal Location of Active Controllers Subjected to Seismic Excitation
In the application of structural control to seismic structures certain locations are advantageous for placement of the actuators. These locations reduce the structure's response...
A Comparison of Performances of Various Frictional Base Isolation Systems
The results of a comparative study of the performances of several frictional base isolation devices including the Sliding-Joint, the French System, and the Resilient-Friction isolators...
Frequency Response Design of Controlled Structures
The installation of optimal control systems has been shown to be effective in reducing the vibration responses of structures. In addition to the effectiveness, there are many factors that...
Finite Element Computations on a Linear Systolic Array
This paper describes a linear systolic architecture designed specifically for finite element computations. Examples of various sparse matrix and vector operations are given. Applications...
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