Computational Methods in Earthquake Engineering: Volume 3 (Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (44))

This is the third book in a series on Computational Methods in Earthquake Engineering. The purpose of this volume is to bring together the scientific communities of Computational Mechanics and Structural Dynamics, offering a wide coverage of timely issues on contemporary Earthquake Engineering. This volume will facilitate the exchange of ideas in topics of mutual interest and can serve as a platform for establishing links between research groups with complementary activities. The computational aspects are emphasized in order to address difficult engineering problems of great social and economic importance. Front Matter....Pages i-x Numerical Modeling Aspects of Buried Pipeline—Fault Crossing....Pages 1-26 Determination of the Parameters of the Directivity Pulse Embedded in Near-Fault Ground Motions and Its Effect on Structural Response....Pages 27-48 Numerical Simulation of Liquid Sloshing in Tanks....Pages 49-79 Seismic Analysis of Structural Systems Subjected to Fully Non-stationary Artificial Accelerograms....Pages 81-107 Elastic and Inelastic Analysis of Frames with a Force-Based Higher-Order 3D Beam Element Accounting for Axial-Flexural-Shear-Torsional Interaction....Pages 109-128 Improved Method for the Calculation of Plastic Rotation of Moment-Resisting Framed Structures for Nonlinear Static and Dynamic Analysis....Pages 129-175 Seismic Demand on Acceleration-Sensitive Nonstructural Components....Pages 177-204 Design of RC Sections with Single Reinforcement According to EC2-1-1 and the Rectangular Stress Distribution....Pages 205-259 Multi-storey Structures with Seismic Isolation at Storey-Levels....Pages 261-284 Integration Step Size and Its Adequate Selection in Analysis of Structural Systems Against Earthquakes....Pages 285-328 Seismic Fragility Analysis of Faulty Smart Structures....Pages 329-350 Actuating Connections for Substructure Damage Identification and Health Monitoring....Pages 351-362 Fuzzy Neural Network Based Response of Uncertain System Subject to Earthquake Motions....Pages 363-385 Smart Control of Seismically Excited Highway Bridges....Pages 387-403 A Real-Time Emergency Inspection Scheduling Tool Following a Seismic Event....Pages 405-418 This book provides an insight on advanced methods and concepts for the design and analysis of structures against earthquake loading. This second volume is a collection of 28 chapters written by leading experts in the field of structural analysis and earthquake engineering. Emphasis is given on current state-of-the-art methods and concepts in computing methods and their application in engineering practice. The book content is suitable for both practicing engineers and academics, covering a wide variety of topics in an effort to assist the timely dissemination of research findings for the mitigation of seismic risk. Due to the devastating socioeconomic consequences of seismic events, the topic is of great scientific interest and is expected to be of valuable help to scientists and engineers. The chapters of this volume are extended versions of selected papers presented at the COMPDYN 2011 conference, held in the island of Corfu, Greece, under the auspices of the European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS).