Accurate nonlinear dynamic analysis of reinforced concrete structures is necessary for
estimating the behavior of concrete structures during an earthquake. A realistic modeling …

This paper presents a three‐dimensional analysis framework, based on the explicit finite
element method, for the simulation of reinforced concrete components under cyclic static …

The structural engineering community often deals with the issue of inelastic incursions of the
structural response. Although buildings situated in seismic regions are usually designed …

Nonlinear dynamic analysis of reinforced concrete structures is generating considerable
interest, which manifests itself in the numerous research and development projects …

This paper presents work that is an extension of a nonlinear finite-element model with
proved capacity for yielding realistic predictions of the response of reinforced-concrete (RC) …

A detailed finite element modeling is presented for the simulation of the nonlinear behavior
of reinforced concrete structures which manages to predict the nonlinear behavior of four …

In the context of seismic engineering, reliable modeling methodologies are needed to
represent the nonlinear dynamic behavior of structures under the effect of the seismic action …

It generally accepted that most building structures shall exhibit a nonlinear response when
subjected to medium-high intensity earthquakes. It is currently known, however, that this …

The behaviour of the earthquake excitated reinforced concrete (RC) structures up to the
collapse, previously designed according to the prescriptions of Eurocode 8 cannot be fully …

Performance-based seismic engineering has led to a surge in the use of nonlinear tools for
seismic evaluation of structures. An overview of modeling techniques that can be used to …