In this paper we sketch a multi-step scenario of a teacher and her classroom, who uses a few computer-based learning tools and their attached teaching analytics views. The tools that are described are extensions of the toolset of the authors (ComIn-M and SMALA) and others; the scenarios should thus serve as user-story in the design of future analytical softwares that support the teacher’s manag...

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet starts out as a classic love story: boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl, boy and girl get married. Of course, it turns into a tragedy when they realize that their relationship is destined to fail. Surprisingly, many offices in corporate America follow a similar-though less morbid--trend. A 2005 survey revealed that 58% of employees had dated someone at wor...

Steel Special Moment Frames (SMFs) are favored seismic force-resisting systems due to their architectural flexibility and high ductility. While shallow columns (section depth less than 356 mm) were commonly used in these before the Northridge earthquake, deeper greater have become more popular recent years meet code-enforced story drift requirements economically. However, limited research exist...

In this study, the progressive collapse potential of seismically designed steel plate shear wall (SPSW) systems is investigated using the alternate path method, and their performances are compared with those of the conventional special moment frame (SMF) systems. Nonlinear static and dynamic analyses are conducted to follow the progressive collapse of the structures, and their ability of absorb...

In order to improve the progressive collapse resistance of an RC frame structure with L-shaped plane under local component failure, X-tension reinforcement and steel trusses are applied design. this paper, finite element software MIDAS Gen v2.1 is used establish 6-story X-type tension strengthening a truss at top. Nonlinear dynamic analysis comparison two structures after structural failure car...

In this article, a Python-programmed advanced design paradigm is firstly introduced to topology and size optimization of the X-bracing system nonlinear inelastic space steel frames. For that purpose, an analysis method considering both geometric material nonlinearities utilized as effective finite element (FEA) solver. which, members are modeled by truss elements, while beam column simulated be...

This paper presents the influence of gravity framing on collapse risk steel frame buildings with perimeter special moment frames (SMFs) designed in Turkey. For this, four- and eight-story have been considering related current specifications codes. Header end-plate connections are used for beam-to-column joints system. A nonlinear analytical model that simulates hysteretic behavior header is cal...

In order to investigate the seismic performance of prestressed concrete rocking frame (PCRF), a theoretical model based on rigid body is established for one-story single-span PCRF. The PCRF studied in this paper has connecting interfaces set at column feet and inner faces beam–column joints, allowing columns be uplifted with accompanying separation interface rotation beam around interface. tend...