In this paper, based on maximizing the outrigger-belt truss system’s strain energy, a methodology for determining the optimum location of a flexible outrigger system is presented. Tall building structures with combined systems of framed tube, shear core, belt truss and outrigger system are modeled using continuum approach. In this approach, the framed tube sys...

In this article, a new method of increasing the efficiency combined steel roof trusses is proposed and considered. A rational shape truss, including its topology geometric parameters, was obtained, but without obtaining SSS. provides adjustment SSS in truss by changing upper belt panel length. On basis obtained structural form proposed. It shown that thanks to method, it possible obtain more ef...

Reliability is often understood as the probability that a structure will not fail to perform its intended function. In this paper, the general formulation of consistent evaluation of the safety of structures and the associated methods of analysis are reviewed. After the reliability analysis of a cantilever beam is demonstrated, the methodology of reliability-based optimization and the related p...

There are several idealizations in numerical analysis of structures. In the joints and supports, which is usually assumed to be pinned or rigid, semi-rigid connection should be considered to obtain more realistic, reliable and also economical results. In this study, rotational spring stiffness-connection ratio relation is clearly explained and revealed. A finite element program SEMIFEM is devel...

This paper uses a PSOPC model based non-destructive damage identification procedure using frequency and modal data. The objective function formulation for the minimization problem is based on the frequency changes. The method is demonstrated by using a cantilever beam, four-bay plane truss and two-bay two-story plane frame with different scenarios. In this study, the modal data are provided nume...

Article history: Received: 14.7.2015. Received in revised form: 17.10.2015. Accepted: 19.10.2015. The fatigue performance of steel truss integral joint is analyzed based on multi-scale FEM. Numerical results are verified with experimental ones. The fatigue performance of steel truss integral joint is analyzed using a sea-crossing suspension bridge as its background. The 1:2 scale model fatigue ...

The current paper reviews existing design guidelines for strengthening beams in shear with carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets and proposes a modification to Concrete Society Technical Report TR55. It goes on to present the results of an experimental programme which evaluated the contribution of CFRP sheets towards the shear strength of continuous reinforced concrete (RC) beams. A tot...

This article proposes a method to estimate the axial force in a bar based on local vibration measurements. The method assumes Timoshenko beam theory and in addition accounts for the rotational inertia of the bar and the mass of the sensors. A major advantage of the proposed method is its generality. Assuming at least five sensors along the length of the bar, no information on the connection of ...

The objective of this research was to use a three-dimensional (3D) analysis method to evaluate "system effects" in light-frame roof truss assemblies. The goal of this study was to develop an improved and practical design method for 3D roof truss assemblies used in residential construction. A truss plate manufacturer (TPM) design software was used to layout assemblies and to design individual tr...