Displacement-based assessment of typical Italian RC bridges
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DOI: 10.1007/s10518-020-00861-9
Abstract: For the effective management and maintenance of a transport network it is important to identify the most at-risk bridges within the network and subsequently implement efficient retrofit solutions. The risk assessment process adopted for this… read more here.
Keywords: fragility; bridge; fragility functions; displacement based ... See more keywords
Seismic response of multi-span continuous irregular bridges using displacement-based and conventional force-based methods
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DOI: 10.1007/s40999-021-00600-4
Abstract: In the recent years, the displacement-based seismic design (DBD) method of structures has been recognized as the alternative design method to the conventional force-based seismic design (FBD) method. The problems inherited in the FBD method… read more here.
Keywords: dbd method; response; method; displacement based ... See more keywords
A smart displacement based (SDB) beam element with distributed plasticity
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apm.2017.01.018
Abstract: Abstract The standard displacement based inelastic beam element suffers of approximations related to the inability of the cubic polynomial interpolation functions to properly describe the displacement response of the beam when exhibiting inelastic behaviour. The… read more here.
Keywords: beam element; displacement; displacement based; smart displacement ... See more keywords
Fast fluid–structure interaction simulations using a displacement-based finite element model equipped with an explicit streamline integration prediction
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cma.2016.12.003
Abstract: Abstract We propose here a displacement-based updated Lagrangian fluid model developed to facilitate a monolithic coupling with a wide range of structural elements described in terms of displacements. The novelty of the model consists in… read more here.
Keywords: streamline integration; model; explicit streamline; displacement based ... See more keywords
Displacement-based design approach to evaluate the behaviour factor for multi-storey CLT buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.109711
Abstract: Abstract Different aspects of force-based and displacement-based design of multi-storey cross-laminated timber (CLT) structures are discussed in the context of the definition of the behaviour factor q. A review of approaches to determine the behaviour… read more here.
Keywords: behaviour factor; multi storey; displacement based; based design ... See more keywords
Equivalent viscous damping of steel members for direct displacement based design
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DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2021.07.056
Abstract: Abstract Predicting the required equivalent damping ratio is an essential step in predicting the structural element ductility demand through Direct Displacement Based Design methodology. This study presents an equivalent damping ratio model for steel members… read more here.
Keywords: ratio; direct displacement; duration; displacement based ... See more keywords
Effects of vessel wall mechanics on non-invasive evaluation of cardiovascular intrinsic frequencies.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110852
Abstract: Intrinsic Frequency (IF) is a systems-based approach that provides valuable information for hemodynamic monitoring of the left ventricle (LV), the arterial system, and their coupling. Recent clinical studies have demonstrated the clinical significance of this… read more here.
Keywords: vessel wall; wall mechanics; displacement based; effects vessel ... See more keywords
Displacement profile for displacement based seismic design of concentric braced frames
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcsr.2018.12.029
Abstract: Abstract The direct displacement based design (DDBD) procedure is well developed and used for designing reinforced concrete and steel moment resisting frame structures, wall structures and bridges. However, a limited number of studies is available… read more here.
Keywords: steel; displacement profile; displacement based; design ... See more keywords
Displacement based design of post-tensioned timber framed buildings with dissipative rocking mechanism
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DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2018.10.019
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a seismic displacement-based design method for post-tensioned timber (Pres-Lam) framed buildings equipped with passive energy dissipation systems. In displacement-based design a target drift is specified, then the corresponding design forces are… read more here.
Keywords: tensioned timber; post; based design; design ... See more keywords
Equivalent Damping Ratio Equations in Support of Displacement-Based Seismic Design for Pile-Supported Wharves
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DOI: 10.1080/13632469.2016.1172377
Abstract: This study primarily proposes new equivalent damping ratio equations based on Jacobsen’s approach for displacement-based seismic design of pile-supported wharves to account for wharf configurations and soil-pile interaction. It is found that Pivot hysteresis model… read more here.
Keywords: seismic design; damping ratio; based seismic; displacement based ... See more keywords
Displacement-Based Seismic Design Approach for Prestressed Precast Concrete Shear Walls and its Application
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DOI: 10.1080/13632469.2017.1309607
Abstract: ABSTRACT Prestressed precast concrete shear wall (PPCW) is a new kind of shear wall utilizing a combination of unbonded post-tensioning steel and mild steel for flexural resistance across horizontal joints. A simple procedure of direct… read more here.
Keywords: concrete shear; design; precast concrete; displacement based ... See more keywords