by ASI | Mar 1, 2018 | Software, Structural Analysis, Structures |
Ambient vibration measurements and 3-D nonlinear time-history numerical modeling are used to assess the retrofitting measures conducted in a 6-story unreinforced masonry building (URM) built in the end of the 19th century in Switzerland. Retrofitting measures were...
by ASI | Feb 27, 2018 | Software, Structural Analysis, Structures |
Deliverable 3.2 Summary Report Report on Model Enhancement and Validation Cases was just released. The report identifies the promising of the capabilities of Extreme Loading for Structures (ELS) to be used in disaster response situations to accurately predict...
by ASI | Feb 8, 2018 | Software, Structural Analysis, Structures |
SSignificant research effort has been devoted in recent years to the evaluation of the capacity of steel frame structures to resist progressive collapse after sudden column loss. Due to the complex load-structure interaction and material behaviour, it can be very...
by ASI | Jan 9, 2018 | CFS, Connections, Design, Software, Structural Analysis, Structures |
The first session “Performance Based Design for Progressive Collapse,” is focused on designing for progressive collapse, blast, earthquakes, and other extreme loads. Performance Based Design for Progressive Collapse(Session 1: 2/19 – 2/20) Terrorist...
by ASI | Oct 11, 2017 | Software, Structural Analysis, Structures |
A large number of buildings in regions with low to medium seismic hazard have been designed without considering earthquake actions. Retrofitting of all buildings that fail to meet modern code requirements is economically, technically and environmentally...
by ASI | Jul 25, 2017 | Software, Structural Analysis, Structures |
When subjected to blast loading, fragments ejected by concrete or masonry structures present a number of potential hazards. Airborne fragments pose a high risk of injury and secondary damage, with the resulting debris field causing major obstructions. The capability...
