Extreme Man-Made and Natural Hazards in Dynamics of Structures

Abstract

I. Numerical modelling and dynamics of complex structures. Computational issues in the simulation of blast and impact problems: An industrial perspective R.J. Owen et al. Nonlinear transient analysis, testing and design of complex engineering structures for worst case accidents: Experience from industrial and military applications A. Ibrahimbegovic et al. On reliable finite element methods for extreme loading conditions K.J. Bathe.- II. Probability aspects, design and uncertainty. Quantifying uncertainty: Modern computational representation of probability and applications H.G. Matthies. Optimum performance-based reliability design of structures P.Papadrakakis et al.- III. Fire and explosion induced extreme loading conditions. Computational modelling of safety critical concrete structures at elevated temperatures N. Bicanic et al. Three-dimensional FE analysis of headed stud anchors exposed to fire J. Ozbolt et al.- IV. Fluid flow induced extreme loading conditions. Dynamics of tsunami waves F. Dias, D. Dutykh. Modelling fluid-induced structural vibrations: Reducing the structural risk for stormy winds D. Peric et al.- V. Earthquake induced extreme loading conditions. Seismic assessment of structures by practice-oriented method P. Fajfar. Reducing the earthquake induced damage and risk in monumental structures: Experience at Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal for large concrete dams supported by Hydro-Quebec and Alcan P. Leger. Earthquake engineering experimental research at JRC-ELSA F.J. Molina, M. Geradin. The history of earthquake engineering at the University of California Berkeley and recent developments of numerical methods and computer programs at CSI Berkeley E.L. Wilson.- Appendix: Statistics on extreme loading conditions for Croatia. Security issues in Croatian construction industry: Bases of statistical data for quantifying extreme loading conditions P. Marovic, V. Herak-Marovic.- Author index.