probabilistic earthquake loss estimation and loss disaggregation in
... Fragility functions for various types of structural components are developed based on results from experimental research. The probability of collapse at different levels of ground motion is explicitly considered in the estimation of earthquake losses. Two modes of collapse are considered: collapse r ...
... Fragility functions for various types of structural components are developed based on results from experimental research. The probability of collapse at different levels of ground motion is explicitly considered in the estimation of earthquake losses. Two modes of collapse are considered: collapse r ...
A Response to Chris Mohr`s Respectful Rebuttal of Richard Gage`s 9
... would apply to the Twin Towers. The fact that NIST claims they never looked for explosive residues, while at the same time claiming that they found no evidence of explosives is completely self-contradictory. As pointed out in an appeal letter to NIST submitted by members of the Truth Movement: NIST ...
... would apply to the Twin Towers. The fact that NIST claims they never looked for explosive residues, while at the same time claiming that they found no evidence of explosives is completely self-contradictory. As pointed out in an appeal letter to NIST submitted by members of the Truth Movement: NIST ...
nehrp commentary on the guidelines for the seismic rehabilitation of
... They contain systematic guidance enabling design professionals to formulate effective and reliable rehabilitation approaches that will limit the expected earthquake damage to a specified range for a specified level of ground shaking. This kind of guidance applicable to all types of existing building ...
... They contain systematic guidance enabling design professionals to formulate effective and reliable rehabilitation approaches that will limit the expected earthquake damage to a specified range for a specified level of ground shaking. This kind of guidance applicable to all types of existing building ...
View/Open - Minerva Access
... It is also noticed that the natural frequencies of the structure change when different nonstructural components are included in the analysis. -I- ...
... It is also noticed that the natural frequencies of the structure change when different nonstructural components are included in the analysis. -I- ...
Seismic Assessment of Existing Buildings Using Nonlinear Static
... the use of such methods in the case of real existing plan irregular structures has so far been studied by a limited number of authors. This fact limits the application of NSPs to assess current existing structures, the majority of which are irregular in plan. Existing studies on this topic usually f ...
... the use of such methods in the case of real existing plan irregular structures has so far been studied by a limited number of authors. This fact limits the application of NSPs to assess current existing structures, the majority of which are irregular in plan. Existing studies on this topic usually f ...
WATTS BAR 3.8 DESIGN OF CATEGORY I STRUCTURES
... same as the effects on a wall of equal thickness whose length is equal to the outside diameter of the circular structure. The Shield Building was not only designed to restrict shrinkage cracking, thus holding the cracks to a minimum acceptable size, but was also waterproofed on the exterior surface ...
... same as the effects on a wall of equal thickness whose length is equal to the outside diameter of the circular structure. The Shield Building was not only designed to restrict shrinkage cracking, thus holding the cracks to a minimum acceptable size, but was also waterproofed on the exterior surface ...
Guideline for Seismic Upgrading of Building Structures
... preferably be located between existing columns and connected to them, not only because this arrangement is structurally more effective but also because it may avoid the necessity of new foundations. New shear walls can be used to reduce torsional or other forces due to irregularities, as well as to ...
... preferably be located between existing columns and connected to them, not only because this arrangement is structurally more effective but also because it may avoid the necessity of new foundations. New shear walls can be used to reduce torsional or other forces due to irregularities, as well as to ...
- University of Bath Opus
... Fig. 61. Analysis of the volutes of the Ionic capitals from the interior. The arcs used to reconstruct the volute and the centers found are derived from ten circles which are not justified by physical evidence, nor do they represent the way the volutes were originally created, but are the way the vo ...
... Fig. 61. Analysis of the volutes of the Ionic capitals from the interior. The arcs used to reconstruct the volute and the centers found are derived from ten circles which are not justified by physical evidence, nor do they represent the way the volutes were originally created, but are the way the vo ...
lateral load design of tall buildings
... serviceability limit state of these four tall buildings: Torre Espacio, Torre de Cristal, Torre Sacyr Vallehermoso and Torre Caja Madrid. Insight is gained into wind action and wind-induced structural response. Complete and detailed finite element models are developed of the structure of each high-r ...
... serviceability limit state of these four tall buildings: Torre Espacio, Torre de Cristal, Torre Sacyr Vallehermoso and Torre Caja Madrid. Insight is gained into wind action and wind-induced structural response. Complete and detailed finite element models are developed of the structure of each high-r ...
Structure and Architecture
... sculptured walls and roof of this building are made from a combination of masonry and reinforced concrete and are self-supporting. They are at the same time the elements which define the enclosure and the structural elements which give it the ability to maintain its form and resist load. The very la ...
... sculptured walls and roof of this building are made from a combination of masonry and reinforced concrete and are self-supporting. They are at the same time the elements which define the enclosure and the structural elements which give it the ability to maintain its form and resist load. The very la ...
Bamboo as reinforcement in structural concrete elements
... alone or as reinforcement in different types of matrices such as soil and cement composites. This paper presents the results of some of the recent studies of the microstructure of bamboo as a functionally gradient material. These studies led to the establishment of bambooÕs composite behaviour throug ...
... alone or as reinforcement in different types of matrices such as soil and cement composites. This paper presents the results of some of the recent studies of the microstructure of bamboo as a functionally gradient material. These studies led to the establishment of bambooÕs composite behaviour throug ...
here - New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Inc.
... The Building Act 2004 extends the previous definition of the range of buildings that could be earthquake-prone. All but small residential buildings are now covered by the new definition. Territorial Authorities have been required by the Act to adopt policies on earthquakeprone buildings. Most of the ...
... The Building Act 2004 extends the previous definition of the range of buildings that could be earthquake-prone. All but small residential buildings are now covered by the new definition. Territorial Authorities have been required by the Act to adopt policies on earthquakeprone buildings. Most of the ...
Section 1 - New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Inc.
... Assessment of the structural performance of e xisting buildings is a challenging task. Each building has unique charact eristics and it is often difficult to determine with confidence the extent and quality of structural components and materials. These NZSEE Recommendations provide authoritative and ...
... Assessment of the structural performance of e xisting buildings is a challenging task. Each building has unique charact eristics and it is often difficult to determine with confidence the extent and quality of structural components and materials. These NZSEE Recommendations provide authoritative and ...
Cover Page.ai - Carolina Digital Repository - UNC
... sculptural tradition. Dr. Talbert’s enthusiasm for my topic and insistence that I remember the “big picture” issues of my work have revived my spirits multiple times when I have become lost in minutia. The chance to discuss my work with a committee of such scholars at my dissertation defense was an ...
... sculptural tradition. Dr. Talbert’s enthusiasm for my topic and insistence that I remember the “big picture” issues of my work have revived my spirits multiple times when I have become lost in minutia. The chance to discuss my work with a committee of such scholars at my dissertation defense was an ...
guidelines for structural engineers
... e) Survey of Addition or Alteration Works to Building Structure - Records of and comments on the findings of any addition and alteration works to the building structure. Such information can be obtained by visual inspection, engineering judgement, interviewing the management corporation, owners and ...
... e) Survey of Addition or Alteration Works to Building Structure - Records of and comments on the findings of any addition and alteration works to the building structure. Such information can be obtained by visual inspection, engineering judgement, interviewing the management corporation, owners and ...
A new ductile moment-resisting connection for precast concrete
... showed that precast connections can sustain large inelastic deformations under cyclic loads, if they are designed properly. Stone et al. [11] developed a new hybrid moment-resisting beamcolumn connection for precast frames in regions with high seismicity. Their proposed system utilised mild steel b ...
... showed that precast connections can sustain large inelastic deformations under cyclic loads, if they are designed properly. Stone et al. [11] developed a new hybrid moment-resisting beamcolumn connection for precast frames in regions with high seismicity. Their proposed system utilised mild steel b ...
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF SHEAR WALL ARRANGEMENT
... Figure 1-2 Hinge mechanism of moment frame and end shear wall in dual system .......................2 Figure 1-3 Reinforced-concrete columns severely damaged in the Northridge earthquakes ..........3 Figure 2-1 Formation of eddies due to interaction of wind with buildings ........................... ...
... Figure 1-2 Hinge mechanism of moment frame and end shear wall in dual system .......................2 Figure 1-3 Reinforced-concrete columns severely damaged in the Northridge earthquakes ..........3 Figure 2-1 Formation of eddies due to interaction of wind with buildings ........................... ...
value of special concretes in concrete buildings
... AdSec to calculate section capacity charts (axial force vs moment capacity). These were then modified to account for buckling in line with EC2 section 5.8.7 using the moment magnification factor. For the purposes of the element study, a ‘base case column’ was defined for use as a basis for compariso ...
... AdSec to calculate section capacity charts (axial force vs moment capacity). These were then modified to account for buckling in line with EC2 section 5.8.7 using the moment magnification factor. For the purposes of the element study, a ‘base case column’ was defined for use as a basis for compariso ...
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... of G+3 storey building subjected to blast and earthquake loading using ETABS. For four storey building using different input parameters like charge explosive, stand-off distance and layout of building the blast pressure are conducted and linear time history analysis is carried out. Comparative study ...
... of G+3 storey building subjected to blast and earthquake loading using ETABS. For four storey building using different input parameters like charge explosive, stand-off distance and layout of building the blast pressure are conducted and linear time history analysis is carried out. Comparative study ...
Detailed Engineering Evaluation
... These documents are intended to achieve an ‘80%’ coverage of all that may be required for detailed evaluation of earthquake damaged buildings. The aim has been to provide as much information to engineers as soon as possible, in order to keep the recovery moving. Even as the guidance is being written ...
... These documents are intended to achieve an ‘80%’ coverage of all that may be required for detailed evaluation of earthquake damaged buildings. The aim has been to provide as much information to engineers as soon as possible, in order to keep the recovery moving. Even as the guidance is being written ...
Dissipative Bracing-Based Seismic Retrofit of R/C
... small town near Cosenza, Calabria – Italy. The building, views of which are displayed in Fig. (1), consists of a threestory R/C frame structure, regular both in plan and elevation, designed according to the 1980 edition of Italian Seismic Standards, and completed in 1983. The interstory heights rang ...
... small town near Cosenza, Calabria – Italy. The building, views of which are displayed in Fig. (1), consists of a threestory R/C frame structure, regular both in plan and elevation, designed according to the 1980 edition of Italian Seismic Standards, and completed in 1983. The interstory heights rang ...
EC3445 Trafalgar Centre Seismic Evaluation
... Nelson Trafalgar Centre currently consists of essentially four structures. Each of the four structures are linked, however these have separate structural systems to support gravity and lateral loads. These structures are: the Northern Build, the Main Hall, the Southern Addition and the Civil Defence ...
... Nelson Trafalgar Centre currently consists of essentially four structures. Each of the four structures are linked, however these have separate structural systems to support gravity and lateral loads. These structures are: the Northern Build, the Main Hall, the Southern Addition and the Civil Defence ...
2007 Excavations
... Further east, we began the exploration of a series of small irregular buildings, in part to determine if they represent houses, shops, or public buildings. There are at least two phases. The earlier remains, only partly explored, consist of the rubble walls of buildings in use in the 4th and 5th cen ...
... Further east, we began the exploration of a series of small irregular buildings, in part to determine if they represent houses, shops, or public buildings. There are at least two phases. The earlier remains, only partly explored, consist of the rubble walls of buildings in use in the 4th and 5th cen ...
Post-tensioning in Building Structures
... A question that arises from time to time is why we use 12.7mm diameter strands for building works, when on face value 15.2mm diameter strands appears more cost effective. The first answer is that 12.7mm has a high strength per unit weight when compared to 15.2mm, which leads to a reduced cost. Secon ...
... A question that arises from time to time is why we use 12.7mm diameter strands for building works, when on face value 15.2mm diameter strands appears more cost effective. The first answer is that 12.7mm has a high strength per unit weight when compared to 15.2mm, which leads to a reduced cost. Secon ...
FUTURE SLAB PENETRATIONS and DEMOLITION of POST
... In the case of post-tensioned structures using bonded tendons, demolition can be carried out using techniques similar to those used to demolish reinforced concrete structures. Due to its induced compression the concrete is significantly harder and whilst tendons are made from high tensile strand the ...
... In the case of post-tensioned structures using bonded tendons, demolition can be carried out using techniques similar to those used to demolish reinforced concrete structures. Due to its induced compression the concrete is significantly harder and whilst tendons are made from high tensile strand the ...
Column
A Column or pillar in architecture and structural engineering is a structural element that transmits, through compression, the weight of the structure above to other structural elements below. In other words, a column is a compression member. The term column applies especially to a large round support (the shaft of the column) with a capital and a base or pedestal and made of stone, or appearing to be so. A small wooden or metal support is typically called a post, and supports with a rectangular or other non-round section are usually called piers. For the purpose of wind or earthquake engineering, columns may be designed to resist lateral forces. Other compression members are often termed ""columns"" because of the similar stress conditions. Columns are frequently used to support beams or arches on which the upper parts of walls or ceilings rest. In architecture, ""column"" refers to such a structural element that also has certain proportional and decorative features. A column might also be a decorative element not needed for structural purposes; many columns are ""engaged"", that is to say form part of a wall.