Structural Assessment: The Use of Full and Large Scale TestingIncludes proceedings of a conference in April 1987 organised by the Model Analysis as a Design Tool Study Group of the Institution of Structural Engineers. |
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Philosophy and the art of structural assessment with particular | 1 |
Concrete bridge integrity assessment | 9 |
Damage assessment of reinforced concrete structures under blast | 20 |
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abutment analysis applied arch axial behaviour bending bridge building Building Research Establishment cables caisson calculated cantilever capacity Code collapse columns compressive connection connectors construction cracks creep cross-section cycle damage damping deck deflection deformation developed displacement dynamic effects elastic Engineering experimental expert system factor factor of safety failure Figure finite element flange flexural floor forces frame full scale testing full-scale girder horizontal increased investigation joint Laboratory load test longitudinal masonry maximum measured method midspan mode shapes monitoring N/mm² natural frequencies observed obtained orthotropic deck overall paper pier plate precast predicted pressure prestressed concrete prestressing proof load reinforced concrete Research response shear shear strength shown in Fig shrinkage slab span specimens steel stiffness strain gauges strength stress structural assessment subgrade temperature tensile transducers transverse trusses values vertical vibration wall Warren trusses width wind yield yield stress