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Tension-Only Bracing Systems

In seismic design, tension-only bracing systems are commonly used in steel frames with limited ductility. These systems…

bracing, buckling, lateral load, seismic, tension onlyLeave a Comment on Tension-Only Bracing SystemsPost read time 1 min read
General

Column Base Plate: Hinged or Fixed Connection?

The question of whether a column base plate behaves as a hinged or fixed connection is a classic dilemma in…

fixed support, hinged connection, semi-rigidLeave a Comment on Column Base Plate: Hinged or Fixed Connection?Post read time 1 min read
General

Should the Bottom Chord of a Roof Truss Be Laterally Restrained?

The question of whether the bottom chord of a roof truss needs lateral restraint depends on several factors,…

restraint, roof truss, slenderness, steelLeave a Comment on Should the Bottom Chord of a Roof Truss Be Laterally Restrained?Post read time 1 min read
General

The Concept of Envelope Combinations and Their Limitations

In structural engineering, envelope combinations are used to account for the interaction of internal forces (axial, shear, and…

analysis, design, envelope, load combinations, structural codeLeave a Comment on The Concept of Envelope Combinations and Their LimitationsPost read time 1 min read
Seismic

How High Can Earthquake Ground Acceleration Go?

The question of maximum earthquake ground acceleration has intrigued seismologists and engineers for decades. Igor Beresnev, a…

earthquake, ground accelarationLeave a Comment on How High Can Earthquake Ground Acceleration Go?Post read time 1 min read
RC Column + Steel Truss
General

RC Column + Steel Truss

Analysis of a Hybrid Structural System: Reinforced Concrete Columns and Steel Roof Trusses In…

analysis, earthquake, modal response spectrum, mode shapes, rc column, steel trussLeave a Comment on RC Column + Steel TrussPost read time 4 min read
Simulation

Resilient Slip Friction Joint

The Role of Friction in Seismic Design 2. Innovative Solution by Pierre Quenneville and Pouyan…

friction, isolator, simulation, slipLeave a Comment on Resilient Slip Friction JointPost read time 3 min read
Lead Rubber Bearing (LRB) Isolator
Simulation

Lead Rubber Bearing (LRB) Isolator

In this simulation, we will analyze the behavior of a lead rubber bearing (LRB) isolator using…

isolator, lead rubber bearing, simulationLeave a Comment on Lead Rubber Bearing (LRB) IsolatorPost read time 5 min read
Simulation

Triple Friction Pendulum Seismic Isolator

Pendulum-type isolators allow the vibration period of a structure to be increased independently of…

seismic isolator, triple friction pendulumLeave a Comment on Triple Friction Pendulum Seismic IsolatorPost read time 17 sec read
Seismic

Steel Building Performance Analysis

The issues with the R factor have been discussed for many years. Determining the behavior of…

analysis, behaviour factor, hinge, performance, weak storyLeave a Comment on Steel Building Performance AnalysisPost read time 1 min read

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