Essays about: "seismic design"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words seismic design.

  1. 1. Feasibility study of a high-rise CLT building in a seismic area with high wind loads : A finite element approach

    University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Inga Berglind Eggertsdóttir; Emelía Ósk Gunnarsdóttir; [2023]
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    Abstract : Timber has been used as a construction material for thousands of years. However,the inventions of stronger materials and increased construction of taller buildings hasled to decreased use of wood products. READ MORE

  3. 2. Influence of Foundation Modelling on the Seismic Response of a Concrete Dam

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Stella Harrison; Siri Nöjd; [2021]
    Keywords : concrete dam; earthquake; finite element analysis; free-field forces; mass foundation; betong dam; jordbävning; finita element analys; free-field forces; inkluderad bergsmassa;

    Abstract : It is of great importance to ensure the structural safety of dams during earthquakes since a failure may cause catastrophic consequences. Conventional computation of the structural response of dams is based on a simplified approach where the foundation is considered as massless. READ MORE

  4. 3. Towards a generational transformation of the role and meaning of friendship

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Julie Kirketorp; [2021]
    Keywords : Friendships; individualization; biographical narrative; identity; life witnesses; intimacy; and care.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The thesis sets out to explore the role and meaning of friendships across two age groups. This is attained by a generational interview design where the groups are separated by nearly 20 years. READ MORE

  5. 4. Seismic evaluation and retrofitting of an existing building in Athens using pushover analysis

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Angelos Lazaris; [2019]
    Keywords : Earthquakes; seismic analysis; retrofitting; pushover analysis; concrete building; steel bracing; fibre reinforced plastic;

    Abstract : Earthquakes are one of the biggest problems in civil engineering all over the world. Due to earthquakes, great disasters in cities with collapsed structures and human losses have been caused. READ MORE

  6. 5. Quantification of tribological effects in expansion fasteners

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Nicolò Drahorad; [2019]
    Keywords : post-installed anchors; civil construction; tribology; antifriction coatings;

    Abstract : Post-installed anchors for civil construction are elements that ensure the integrity of building structures even under the most severe static, seismic and shock loadings. Despite the high popularity of this technology in construction sites all over the world, the current state of knowledge is limited and there is still a great potential for significant improvements. READ MORE