… block shape on the impact force and structural response. This paper aims to quantitatively
reveal the influence of the block shape on the dynamic response of … simulate the block, and the …

… This study aimed to quantitatively identify the influence of the block impact angle and
block shape on the impact effect of reinforced concrete (RC) sheds. The smooth particle …

… Table 4 summarizes the main findings of this paper for the dynamic stiffness K and radiation
dashpot C of the six modes of vibration and for arbitrary foundation shapes, as well as for …

… In the two-dimensional DE (Distinct Element) program used for the computation of behaviour
of assemblies of rigid blocks, there is no restriction of block shapes and no limitation to the …

… influence of foundation shape on dynamic response. Seven concrete blocks of essentially
… The shapes of the footings are listed in Tables 1 and 2, and two of them are sketched in Fig. …

… a result of impact of a ram on a shaped material is of fundamental importance for the correct
… In the paper, the effect of the shape and duration of a pulse load on the dynamic response …

… the various elements of a multistory building. The response of the structure would depend
upon many factors such as force input, size, shape, masses, stiffnesses of the various elements…

… rigid-block assemblies provide a suitable framework for the study of dynamic response under
… vertical acceleration has a shape of a Dirac–δ, while the NS acceleration shape is a semi–…

… been used for generating the response surface (RS) model. … , dynamic responses of the
structures are analyzed to get the translational modal parameters (frequencies and mode shapes…

… response to the corresponding analytical solution and validated by overturning analysis
of rocking blocks subjected to a recorded ground motion excitation. The rigid rocking block …