Explicit Finite Element Model for Long Water Waves
An explicit finite element model for free-surface flow is presented. The model is capable of simulating long waves of various orders of approximation in one and two space dimensions. The...
Recent Developments in Resonant Column Testing
The resonant column method of testing soils is reviewed. Recent developments in equipment, specimen configurations, and testing schemes are presented. Some equipment can perform both resonance...
The Matched Artificial Dispersivity Method
The paper presents a class of models that are well-suited for microcomputing and that are based on what may be called the 'Matched Aritifical Dispersivity' method....
Dynamic Response of Offshore Platforms to Environmental Loads
Equivalent Linearization Technique and Seismic Reliability of Random Systems
Comparison of Mathematical Programming Packages
An Extreme-Value Model for Strength of Stiff Clays
The role of the distribution function in the safety analysis of soil structures is briefly discussed. Comparison of the two statistical distributions - normal and Weibull - reveals that...
Sensitivity of Peak Dynamic Responses to Input Factors
Responses have been calculated for the Zion Unit 1 plant, using the SSMRP computer code SMACS, as part of the seismic probabilistic risk assessment performed by the Seismic Safety Margins...
Determination of Containment Vessel Ultimate Capacity Using Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis
Analysis of steel containment vessels is normally performed using linear elastic solutions with allowable stresses specified by applicable design codes. This method gives little indication...
Linear Programs for Dredging Management Decisions
Recurrent economic concerns facing decision makers in the dredging industry are considered. Problems related to contract bidding, project planning and resource utilization are formulated...
Accurate Computation of Nonlinear Advection
Advection, the transport of a quantity by the mean velocity, is a process which appears in virtually all equations of free-surface hydraulics. The demonstrated accuracy and efficiency...
Cavitation in Various Types of Shear Flow
Cavitation in turbulent shear flow depends on the intensity and spectral characteristics of the pressure fluctuations in a Lagrangian frame of reference as well as depending on the concentration...
Modifications of Dams for Recreational Boating
Many existing dams and river structures require modification, and new structures may need to include designs to allow safe white water activities. The basic problem is safety, with a long...
Simple Algorithm for Dynamic Optimization of Structure
Simultaneous Analysis and Design
Fracture Mechanics Studies on High Pressure Gas Cylinders
Stability Analysis of Mindlin's Plate by Higher Order Finite Element
A Hybrid Method for Problems of Dynamics of Foundation
A Mathematical Model for Vibratory Pile Driving
An Evaluation of Numerical Procedures for the Computation of Bilinear Hysteretic Response
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