This paper investigates the effect of time variant coupled uplift forces and lateral blast pressures on the vulnerability of reinforced concrete columns when subjected to internal explosions using Extreme Loading® for Structures (ELS). Abstract: Detailed examination...
The I-35 Bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota catastrophically failed during the evening rush hour on August 1, 2007, collapsing to the river and riverbanks beneath. In the years prior to the collapse, several reports cited problems with the...
The Journal of Performance Constructed Facilities, an ASCE publication has recently accepted and published a paper entitled, “Enhanced Modeling of Steel Structures for Progressive Collapse Analysis Using Applied Element Method.” In the paper, author Ahmed...
Because the behavior of a structure during a bomb attack or accidental blast is critical to the integrity of the structure and the safety of its inhabitants, understanding the failure mechanisms is what will aid in reducing casualties and protecting investments. ASI...
