an analytical nonlinear stress-strain model and a microscopic damage index for confined and unconfined concretes together with a macroscopic damage index for reinforced concrete (rc) structures under cyclic loading are proposed. in order to eliminate the problem of scale effect, an adjustable finite element computer program was generated to simulate rc structures subjected to cyclic loading. by...

This paper presents an algorithm for achieving mutual exclusion in Distributed System. The proposed algorithm is a betterment of the already existing Token Ring Algorithm, used to handle mutual exclusion in Distributed system. In the already existing algorithm, there are few problems, which, if occur during process execution, then the distributed system will not be able to ensure mutual exclusi...

Process coordination problems have been extensively addressed in the context of sequential consistency. However, modern multiprocessors present a large variety of memory models that are anything but sequentially consistent. In these machines, the ordering constraints on memory accesses are few. We re-address two fundamental process coordination problems in the context of weak memory models. We ...

Paradigm models specify coordination of collaborating components via constraint control. Component McPal allows for later addition of new constraints and new control in view of unforeseen adaptation. After addition McPal starts coordinating migration accordingly, adapting the system towards to-be collaboration. Once done, McPal removes obsolete control and constraints. All coordination remains ...

We present an investigation of segments that map to GLOBAL LIES, that is, the intent to deceive with respect to salient topics of the discourse. We propose that identifying the truth or falsity of these CRITICAL SEGMENTS may be important in determining a speaker’s veracity over the larger topic of discourse. Further, answers to key questions, which can be identified a priori, may represent emot...

A nested sequence of projectors and corresponding braid matricesˆR(θ): (1) Odd dimensions. Abstract A basis of N 2 projectors, each an N 2 × N 2 matrix with constant elements, is implemented to construct a class of braid matricesˆR(θ), θ being the spectral parameter. Only odd values of N are considered here. Our ansatz for the projectors P α appearing in the spectral decomposition ofˆR(θ) leads...

The shear strength of reinforced concrete members without shear reinforcement is related to the shear stress carried by the concrete effective shear area. For rectangular sections the effective shear area represents the area corresponding to the effective depth. However, for circular sections this area is not as readily defined. Different empirical proposals have been suggested recently but no ...

A study of the bond characteristics of carbonate aggregates was made by applyirig shear stresses to 1/8-inch thick slices of highway concrete. It was found that aggregates can be classified as strong, indeterminate, and weak relative to the matrix of the concrete, when accurate lithological cataloging of the aggregates from the source quarry section is made prior to the shear study. Definite cl...