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    Revisiting Nonlinear Modelling Approaches for Existing RC Structures: Lumped vs. Distributed Plasticity

    Hüseyin Bilgin*, Bredli Plaku

    Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2025.071007 - 08 January 2026

    Abstract Nonlinear static procedures are widely adopted in structural engineering practice for seismic performance assessment due to their simplicity and computational efficiency. However, their reliability depends heavily on how the nonlinear behaviour of structural components is represented. The recent earthquakes in Albania (2019) and Türkiye (2023) have underscored the need for accurate assessment techniques, particularly for older reinforced concrete buildings with poor detailing. This study quantifies the discrepancies between default and user-defined component modelling in pushover analysis of pre-modern reinforced concrete structures, analysing two representative low- and mid-rise reinforced concrete frame buildings. The lumped plasticity approach… More > Graphic Abstract

    Revisiting Nonlinear Modelling Approaches for Existing RC Structures: Lumped vs. Distributed Plasticity

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    Assessment of Seismic Damage in Nativity Church in Bethlehem Using Pushover Analysis

    Belal Almassri1,*, Ali Safiyeh2

    Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.15, No.4, pp. 349-366, 2021, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2021.016889 - 23 November 2021

    Abstract This study focuses on advanced finite element (FE) analyses on The Church of Nativity located in Bethlehem (Palestine), one of the most historic structures in the world. To ensure the model quality, a 3D FE model was created using two types of typical commercial software, DIANA FEA and SAP2000. From analyses, one of the expected behaviors for this kind of masonry structure “low modal period” was found. The seismic behavior of the church was studied using pushover analyses, which were conducted using DIANA FEA. The first unidirectional mass proportional load pattern was created in both… More >

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