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Coulomb's wedge theory
of earth pressure

Explore horizontal earth pressure,
Coulomb's theory, and its applications.
Compare geotechnical results and
understand the trial wedge method's nuances.

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Baltimore bridge collapse:
What structural engineers can do

Explore the technical content on vessel collision
to calculate the annual frequency of bridge component collapse.

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Seismic Isolation in Structural Design:
Concepts and Applications

Introducing the concept of seismic isolation design.

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Jaydee N. Lucero

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Structural Dynamics of MDOF Systems under Free Vibration: Basic Concepts

Jaydee N. LuceroJan 30, 2024

One of the first concepts that is being taught in earthquake engineering classes is determination of dynamic properties of structures such as frequency and period. Under the action of earthquakes or external forces, the structure moves, and this movement is heavily influenced by its dynamic properties.

Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Sizing of Reinforced Concrete Members

Jaydee N. LuceroJan 29, 2024