In this paper a robust static-dynamic procedure has been developed. The development
extends the capability of the Vulcan software to model the dynamic and static behaviour of …

When exposed to high temperatures, the structural members and frames have their bearing
capacity compromised because the physical characteristics and material resistance used in …

Structural steel frames exhibit significantly geometric and material nonlinearities which can
be captured using the second-order inelastic analysis, also known as advanced analysis …

This study adopted the Vector Form Intrinsic Finite Element (VFIFE) method to study the
nonlinear fire response of steel structures. The numerical model is first verified by comparing …

A novel advanced fiber beam-column element, which utilizes the stability functions and the
fiber distributed plasticity model to capture the geometric and material nonlinearities, is …

Passive fire protection by the application of fireproofing materials is a crucial safety barrier in
the prevention of the escalation of fire scenarios. Fireproofing improves the capacity of …

Fires following explosion are considered one of the most serious secondary disasters in the
blast events, which are frequently occurring in the terrorist attacks and other blast accidents …

Fire is among the more dangerous accident scenarios that may affect the process and
chemical industry. Beside the immediate and direct harm to workers and population, fire may …

The nonlinear behavior of steel structures considering the heating and the cooling phases of
a fire is investigated by the Vector Form Intrinsic Finite Element (VFIFE) method. The …

The performance of fireproofing materials in providing effective protection from fire strongly
depends on the thermophysical properties and on the behavior of the material during fire …