Damping is a desirable property of a structure from the earthquake resistant point of view. Thus, in dynamic analysis of structures, the modeling of damping plays a crucial role in achieving the safe response of structure. ...

Concrete is a versatile construction material used in many engineering structures. The design of concrete structures requires a thorough understanding of their material properties under various loading conditions. Several ...

The case of isolated rectangular footings being subjected to eccentric loads along both directions is very conventional as columns are ordinarily subjected to horizontal loads, vertical loads, and moments simultaneously. ...