Modeling and Simulation Techniques in Structural Engineering

The development of new and effective analytical and numerical models is essential to understanding the performance of a variety of structures. As computational methods continue to advance, so too do their applications in structural performance modeling and analysis.

Modeling and Simulation Techniques in Structural Engineering presents emerging research on computational techniques and applications within the field of structural engineering. This timely publication features practical applications as well as new research insights and is ideally designed for use by engineers, IT professionals, researchers, and graduate-level students.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Acoustic Method for the Suppression of Acoustic and Aerodynamically Induced Vibration on Structures
Chapter 2: Agent Based Modelling of Smart Structures
Chapter 3: Definition of Static Nonlinear Procedure and Flexibility-Based Model with Application on 2D Model for an Existing Structure and Comparing Results with Time History Analysis
Chapter 4: Experiments on a Ring Tension Setup and FE Analysis to Evaluate Transverse Mechanical Properties of Tubular Components
Chapter 5: Dynamic Analysis of Offshore Wind Turbine Structures
Chapter 6: Seismic Reliability Analysis in the Framework of Metamodelling Based Monte Carlo Simulation
Chapter 7: Finite Element Analysis of Pipe Bends under External Loads
Chapter 8: Fuzzy Structural Analysis Using Surrogate Models
Chapter 9: FE Analysis and Experimental Investigation of Cracked and Un-Cracked Thin-Walled Tubular Components to Evaluate Mechanical and Fracture Properties
Chapter 10: MARS and Neural Network Models for Shear Strength Prediction of Squat Reinforced Concrete Walls
Chapter 11: Nonlinear System Identification of Smart Buildings
Chapter 12: Polynomial Correlated Function Expansion
Chapter 13: Prevention of Corrosion in Austenitic Stainless Steel through a Predictive Numerical Model Simulating Grain Boundary Chromium Depletion
Chapter 14: Risk Analysis of Structural Engineering Systems Using Bayesian Inference
Chapter 15: Simulating Post-Earthquake Fire Loading in Conventional RC Structures
Chapter 16: Structural Integrity Assessment and Control of Ageing Onshore and Offshore Structures