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VARIATIONAL METHODS
Structural Mechanics represents the system of algebraic equations of equilibrium for the elastic system. These…
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Structural Analysis: Finite Element Method
INTRODUCTION There are two version of FEM: 1. Flexibility Method or Force Method 2. Stiffness…
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What is Elasticity
Elasticity is a central concept in economics, and is applied in many situations. Basic demand…
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SEISMIC EVALUATION AND RETROFITTING OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
Concrete has been the most preferred construction material of the twentieth century, and unless a…
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METHODS OF ANALYSIS FOR EARTHQUAKE FORCES
Seismic analysis is related to calculation of the response of a building or other structures…
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Earthquake demand
The first step is to determine the earthquake demand on all of the components that…
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SEISMIC RESPONSE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR NUCLEAR REACTOR BUILDING
The conventional nuclear R/B is primarily made of a reinforced concrete (RC) structure. The shape…
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What is a ductility?
Ductility is a measure of the material’s ability to undergo plastic deformation without breaking. Ability…
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LOAD COMBINATIONS
Because various loads may act on a structure simultaneously, load combinations should be evaluated to…