Dynamic analysis of RC frames subjected to ground motions using the particle flow code (PFC)
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2005
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Davila-Sanhdars, Miguel Angel
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Reinforced concrete structures are usually vulnerable to collapse in areas where the earthquakes are frequent. Although plenty of research has been carried out in that regard the problem is still in place. Furthermore, there are buildings that did not collapse with the first and second earthquake but with the third one. That happens because many buildings are generally declared safe after being thoroughly inspected in the visible areas only, ignoring the extent of the damage in the column-to-foundation connections. The criterion of identifying the failure at the base of the columns of the ground floor is that after the earthquake there are no traces of failure. In other words, the cracks at the base of the columns have been healed and concealed the damage in the core of the columns.
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University of South Australia School of Natural and Built Environments
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Thesis (PhDCivilEngineering)--University of South Australia, 2005
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Copyright 2005 Miguel Angel Davila-Sanhdars
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