This research studies the structural behaviour of bridge deck slabs under static patch loads in steel–concrete composite bridges and investigates compressive membrane action (CMA) in concrete bridge decks slabs,which governs the structural behaviour. A non-linear 3D finite element analysismodels was developed using ABAQUS 6.5 software packages. Experimental data from one-span composite bridge s...

The paper describes a framework for transfer of models of virtual reality simulation of structural behaviour written in Virtual Reality Modelling Language (VRML) and JavaScript programming languages to a more suitable platform for engineering applications. The Open Inventor has been found to be the most appropriate platform for translation of results of virtual reality simulation of structural ...

ions on the definitions The SARA structural model, not the graph model of behaviour, defines the abstractions and modularity of a system. The formal definitions presented in this section are only applicable to the lowest-level modules, which must have the precise behaviour defined. In the SARA design method, laying out the structural model of the system precedes the drawing of any behavioural g...

The high-pressure behaviour of NaSi is studied using Raman spectroscopy and angle-dispersive synchrotron X-ray diffraction to observe the onset of structural phase transformations and potential oligomerisation into anionic Si nanoclusters with extended dimensionality. Our studies reveal a first structural transformation occurring at 8-10 GPa, followed by irreversible amorphisation above 15 GPa,...

This paper examines Internal Vowel Alternation (IVA) in Noun Plurals (e.g. 'tooth/teeth') and Past Tense formation (e.g. 'sing/sang') according to the signoriented theory of the Columbia School (CS) in general and the theory of Phonology as Human Behavior (PHB) in particular. Today, these IVA forms are considered to be "irregular", and are vestiges of former prevalent and productive processes i...

The ageing of existing structures and new innovative designs are increasing the necessity for a greater understanding of structural behaviour. A better understanding would improve effectiveness of activities such as assessing reserve capacity, evaluating load increases and replacement decision making. Identification methodologies are needed to indicate the right behaviour using indirect measure...

This paper presents how the function–behavior–structure (FBS) ontology can be used to represent processes despite its original focus on representing objects. The FBS ontology provides a uniform framework for classifying processes, and includes higher level semantics in their representation. We show that this ontology supports a situated view of processes based on a model of three interacting wo...

The structural behaviour of adjacent buildings during a pounding and the impact which has been subject discussion for many years soil-structure interaction (SSI) ignored in design due to its complexity. However, recent research showed that SSI effects can increase lateral deflections structures founded on soft deposits. also affect inter-storey drifts similar founding soil, causing inelastic su...

As well as being a useful tool for formal reasoning, a trace can provide insight into a concurrent program’s behaviour, especially for the purposes of run-time analysis and debugging. Long-running programs tend to produce large traces which can be difficult to comprehend and visualise. We examine the relationship between three types of traces (CSP, VCR and Structural), establish an ordering and...