Design of blended/tapered multilayered structures subjected to buckling constraints
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.12.001
Abstract: Abstract A general analytical procedure is proposed to design tapered laminated composite structures. It is based on: 1) the introduction of two variables representing a laminate configuration, 2) the analytical determination of the lower bound… read more here.
Keywords: structures subjected; multilayered structures; blended tapered; tapered multilayered ... See more keywords
Pushover analysis of structures subjected to combined actions of earthquake and wind
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111034
Abstract: Abstract This paper puts forward a framework to investigate the structural performance of buildings subject to the combined action of earthquakes and wind. The study uses a pushover analysis to determine strength capacities of low-… read more here.
Keywords: structures subjected; analysis structures; earthquake wind; pushover analysis ... See more keywords
Benefits of Seismic Isolation for Nuclear Structures Subjected to Severe Earthquake
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/8017394
Abstract: The Fukushima accident has reiterated that the seismic safety is a clear necessity in the design of nuclear power plants. To overcome the weaknesses of the plant design, appropriate measures or interventions have thus to… read more here.
Keywords: benefits seismic; isolation nuclear; nuclear structures; isolation ... See more keywords