In the context of nonlinear finite element (FE) method, this paper presents a computational framework for ‘exact’ response sensitivity analysis of soil-structural interaction (SSI) systems based on the direct differentiation method (DDM). The DDM requires analytically differentiating the FE algorithm for the response computation with respect to material, geometry or loading parameters, involvin...

Abstract The rapid development of the global economy has led to an increased energy demand throughout world. More than 70% world’s consumption is from use fossil fuels. In wake rising temperatures and carbon emissions, policymakers across globe think about alternate renewable ways generation, among which wind a promising source. Offshore turbines are new technologies challenging when it comes t...

The significance of incorporating soil-structure interaction effect in the analysis and design of RC frame buildings is increasingly recognized but still not penetrated to the grass root level owing to various complexities involved. It is well established fact that the soil-structure interaction effect considerably influence the design of multi-storey buildings subjected to lateral seismic load...

In today’s world, construction projects tend to be more complex due one or a combination of the following reasons: climate change impacting design requirements; enhanced material properties; scarcity greenfield sites in highly built-up cities, leading challenging underground construction; easily accessible scientific knowledge; prowess computational speed; advent new technologies driving innova...