Facing the challenges in structural engineering : proceedings of the 1st GeoMEast International Congress and Exhibition, Egypt 2017, on sustainable civil infrastructures /: proceedings of the 1st GeoMEast International Congress and Exhibition, Egypt 2017, on sustainable civil infrastructures. ([2018])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Hugo Rodrigues, Amr Elnashai, Gian Michele Calvi, editors.
• Editors: Rodrigues, Hugo; Elnashai, Amr S; Calvi, G. M (Gian Michele)
• Other Names: GeoMEast International Congress and Exhibition, 1st
• Contents: Preface; Contents; Variation of the Structural Dynamic Characteristics of the Great Pyramid with the Limestone Properties; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Materials and Methods; 2.1 Finite Element Model; 2.2 Material Properties; 3 Modal Analysis; 4 Conclusions; References; Structural Dynamic Characteristics of an Ancient Egyptian Obelisk; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Material Testing; 2.1 Mechanical Tests on Red Aswan Granite; 2.2 Results of Mechanical Tests; 3 Numerical Model; 3.1 Finite Element Model; 3.2 Modal Analysis; 3.3 Time-History Analysis; 3.4 Results of Time-History Analysis. 4 ConclusionsReferences; Seismic Performance of Masonry Arches and Vaults; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Research Significance; 3 Geometry and Mechanical Properties of the Vault; 3.1 Brick Vault Prism; 3.2 Adobe Pier Prism; 4 Finite Element Analysis and Verification; 5 Finite Element Analysis and Case Study of Vault; 5.1 Results of the Pushover Analysis, Deformed Shapes, Stress Pattern and Cracking; 5.2 Cracking and Crushing Pattern; 5.3 Lateral Load Analysis and Performance Analysis of Domed Vault; 5.4 Material Properties and Description of Dome; 6 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References. Analytically Derived Fragility Curves and Damage Assessment of MasonrybuildingsAbstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Organization Methodology and Process of Analytical Fragility Assessment; 3 Buildings Typology Considered; 4 Capacity Curves; 5 Fragility Curves; 6 Case Study; 6.1 Structural Capacity of the Studied Buildings; 6.2 Fragility Curves of the Studied Buildings; 7 Conclusions; Acknowledgments; Assessment of Response Modification Factor of Reinforced Concrete Table Top Frames Structures Subjected to Seismic Loads; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Table Top Structure; 3 Response Modification Factor. Abstract1 Introduction; 2 Materials and Methods; 2.1 Finite Element Model; 3 Modal Analysis; 4 Time History Analysis; 5 Conclusions; References; Egyptian Code Seismic Load Design Provisions for Moment Resisting Frames; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Response Modification Factor; 2.1 Overstrength Factor (Rs); 2.2 Ductility Reduction Factor (Ræ); 3 Validation Process; 4 Analytical Model; 5 Results; 6 Conclusions; Acknowledgement; References; Magnetorheological Damper for Performance Enhancement Against Seismic Forces; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 MR Fluid; 2.1 X-Ray Diffraction Studies.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Copyright Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 624.1; 550; Earth sciences; Structural engineering -- Congresses; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Civil -- General; Structural engineering; Earth Sciences; Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences; Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics; Building Construction and Design; Engineering Design; Science -- Earth Sciences -- Meteorology & Climatology; Technology & Engineering -- Construction -- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning; Technology & Engineering -- Industrial Design -- Product; Meteorology & climatology; Building construction & materials; Technical design; Hydraulic engineering; Engineering design; Science -- Earth Sciences -- General; Economic geology; Electronic books; Conference papers and proceedings
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319619149; 3319619144; 3319619136; 9783319619132
• Related ISBNs: 9783319619132
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Vendor-supplied metadata.
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