Browsing by Subject "structural engineering"
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(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)A hybrid method that addresses the design and optimization of long-span steel trusses is presented. By utilizing advancements in present day computing and biologically inspired analysis and design, an effort has been made ...
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(2022-12-12)Expansion joints are commonly used in bridge decks to provide relief from thermally induced stresses. While beneficial in this regard, the presence of these joints presents opportunities for damage to form in the bridge ...
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(2022-04-21)The residential building market has long been dominated by concrete floor systems due to their shallow depth, which allows for more floors in multi-story buildings. However, hot-rolled asymmetric I-beams, or A-shapes, are ...
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In this research study, various control strategies for the hazard mitigation of coupled buildings during earthquakes are investigated, specifically the optimization of actuator location for a resettable spring semi-active ...
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(2012-07-16)The objective of this research is to develop a theoretical Structural Impairment Detection System (SIDS) for timber railway bridges. Due to fatigue, the timber stringers in timber railway bridges develop shear cracks. These ...
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(2012-04-16)This study presents the results of experimental work that examines the functionality of friction-damped braced frames during seismic events. The simplicity and efficacy of this friction device as a means of passive vibration ...