Sentence examples for rigid zones from inspiring English sources

Rigid zones were used to define the joint regions such that nonlinear response is monitored outside the joint.

Double curvature specimens with rigid zones on top and bottom can be assumed as the best models to simulate a typical building column.

The position and size of the rigid zones as a function of the power law index and Oldroyd number are represented in different schemes.

The first and second-order stiffness matrices of beam column of double symmetrical cross section with semirigid connections rigid zones are derived in classical manner.

The derived matrices can be used in the stability, first and second-order elastic analysis of steel frames with semi-rigid connections and rigid zones.

In current analysis and design applications, however, the connection regions are generally modeled as rigid zones and the inelastic behavior of the joint is not considered.

For the case study, the horizontal dimension of the rigid zone within each joint was taken to be equal to the column width.

The height of the rigid zone was set equal to the spandrel beam depth for connections around the perimeter of the building and equal to the slab thickness, excluding the additional thickness due to the shear capital, for interior slab column joints.

For ductile RC frames, beam column joints are often modeled with rigid joint zones.

Thomas, a 15-year veteran, played for the Devils for three frustrating seasons under the rigid neutral-zone trap of Jacques Lemaire, the former coach.

Rigid euro zone banking rules have prevented a wider bailout of the region's banking system, which is saddled with 356 billion euros of bad loans.