ABSTRACT This paper proposes a refined Finite-Element (FE) numerical approach to predict both global and local behaviour of steel-concrete composite welded joints subjected...

ABSTRACT This paper presents a simplified Nonlinear Sway-Rocking model as a preliminary design tool for seismic soil-structure inter action analysis. The proposed model is...

Abstract Recent behavioral asset pricing models and the popular press suggest that investors may follow similar strategies resulting in crowded equity positions to push...

Abstract A new buckling restrained braced frame system was proposed in a previous study for reinforced concrete frames, which was featured by the zigzag configuration of...