by Applied Element Method | Jul 30, 2015 | Conferences
The present study focuses on the verification of masonry constituent properties for analytical investigation of the in-plane cyclic behavior of brick infilled RC frames in AEM. The material properties were established and validated for bricks and mortar under...
by Applied Element Method | Jul 29, 2015 | Conferences
The collapse of Tsuyagawa bridge damaged by Tohoku Tsunami is numerically investigated using the Applied Element Method, due to its advantages of simulating structural progressive collapse. The analysis was proven to simulate the bridge collapse. It showed that the...
by Applied Element Method | Jul 28, 2015 | Conferences
The resistance of multi-slory RC flal slab structures to progressive collapse is numerically evaluated using Appled Element Method. The case study was desiged according to ACI 318 and its progressive collapse was assesed in accordance to the UFC guidelines. The...
by Applied Element Method | Jun 29, 2015 | Journals
Astructure is subjected to progressive collapse when an element fails, resulting in failure of adjoining structural elements which, in their turn, cause further structural failure leading eventually to partial or total collapse. The failure of a primary vertical...
by Applied Element Method | Mar 27, 2015 | Conferences
This paper investigates transient dynamic loading and response of glazing panels. This is a complex phenomenon dependent upon material properties, structural arrangement and proximity to the explosive source. To date, modelling glazing breakup and post-fracture...
