A computational homogenization approach for limit analysis of heterogeneous materials
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DOI: 10.1002/nme.5561
Abstract: Summary The macroscopic strength domain and failure mode of heterogeneous or composite materials can be quantitatively determined by solving an auxiliary limit analysis problem formulated on a periodic representative volume element. In this paper, a… read more here.
Keywords: homogenization; limit; limit analysis; problem formulated ... See more keywords
A novel procedure for the assessment of the seismic performance of frame structures by means of limit analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10518-020-00859-3
Abstract: Limit analysis is a computationally efficient tool to assess the resistance and the failure mode of structures but does not provide any information on the displacement capacity, which is one of the concepts which most… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; frame structures; limit analysis; seismic performance ... See more keywords
Limit analysis on seismic stability of anisotropic and nonhomogeneous slopes with anti-slide piles
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DOI: 10.1007/s11431-017-9147-8
Abstract: This study employs the limit analysis method to evaluate the seismic stability of anisotropic and nonhomogeneous slopes stabilized with anti-slide piles. The pseudo-static approach is used to simplify the earthquake load. The yield seismic acceleration… read more here.
Keywords: anti slide; seismic stability; limit analysis; slide piles ... See more keywords
Full dynamic process simulation of landslides using a combination of limit analysis and Savage–Hutter model
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DOI: 10.1007/s12665-017-6415-1
Abstract: This paper deals with the full dynamic process of landslides, including the landslide initiation process and the mass movement and accumulation process. This paper presents a new approach combination of the limit analysis and the… read more here.
Keywords: hutter model; savage hutter; limit analysis; process ... See more keywords
Introduction of Plastic Block Method in the Upper Bound Limit Analysis of Soil Stability Problems
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DOI: 10.1007/s40999-020-00596-3
Abstract: In this paper, a new method, called the Plastic Block method, was introduced to improve the current rigid block solutions in framework of rigorous limit analysis method. It is a combination of rigid block limit… read more here.
Keywords: upper bound; limit analysis; method; block ... See more keywords
UB-ALMANAC: An adaptive limit analysis NURBS-based program for the automatic assessment of partial failure mechanisms in masonry churches
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engfailanal.2017.11.013
Abstract: Abstract As well known, masonry churches fail upon formation of partial failure mechanisms, usually activating at very low levels of horizontal accelerations, which are responsible for the collapse of specific macro-blocks, typically the facade, the… read more here.
Keywords: masonry churches; analysis; limit analysis; failure mechanisms ... See more keywords
Shear resistance of retrofitted castellated link beams: Numerical and limit analysis approaches
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.109864
Abstract: Abstract This paper deals with the cyclic behavior and shear capacity of non-compact steel castellated link beams (CLBs) using finite element analysis. To enhance the shear resistance and inelastic rotation capacity of such vulnerable link… read more here.
Keywords: shear resistance; analysis; link beams; limit analysis ... See more keywords
Limit analysis for partial-joint-penetration weld T-joints with arbitrary loading angles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110459
Abstract: Abstract In the present study, limit analysis is performed for T-joints with partial-joint-penetration (PJP) weld by taking advantage of the slip-line field theory and von Mises failure criterion. The strength evaluation equations are derived from… read more here.
Keywords: strength; joint penetration; partial joint; weld joints ... See more keywords
Seismic vulnerability of timber-reinforced earthen structures through standard and non–standard limit analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110663
Abstract: Abstract Earthen architecture represents one of the most widespread built heritage and shows many advantages from both the environmental and economic points of view. Disadvantages connected to low mechanical properties of earthen structures are often… read more here.
Keywords: earthen structures; timber; analysis; limit analysis ... See more keywords
Elastoplastic and limit analysis of 3D steel assemblies using second-order cone programming and dual finite-elements
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111041
Abstract: We investigate the use of a second-order cone programming (SOCP) framework for computing complex 3D steel assemblies in the context of elastoplasticity and limit analysis. Displacement and stress-based variational formulations are considered and appropriate finite-element… read more here.
Keywords: second order; order cone; cone programming; limit analysis ... See more keywords
Limit analysis of circular plates with arbitrary rotational symmetric loading using Fourier series expansion
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2017.06.014
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents new solutions for the load carrying capacity of a circular plate subjected to arbitrary rotational symmetric loadings. Simply supported and clamped boundary conditions are considered. The lower bound method of limit… read more here.
Keywords: series expansion; rotational symmetric; arbitrary rotational; limit analysis ... See more keywords