Passive and Low Energy Housing by Optimization
The house is not only a roof, but also a home, the…
Undercut – Gear Terminology
The undercut of gears is also called deeper cutting and indicates the…
Improvement of Thermal Insulation by Environmental Means
Insulation is a vital part of all contemporary buildings; it performs many…
Terminology for Spur Gears
Figure 7-4 shows some of the terms for gears. Figure 7-4 Spur Gear…
Involute Curve
The following examples are involute spur gears. We use the word involute because the…
Gear-Tooth Action
Fundamental Law of Gear-Tooth Action Figure 7-2 shows two mating gear teeth, in…
Mechanical Characterization of Laminated Rubber Bearings and Their Modelling Approach
Base isolation, also known as seismic base isolation, is one of the…
Seismic Performance Evaluation of Corroded Reinforced Concrete Structures by Using Default and User-Defined Plastic Hinge Properties
There are several methods exist to define the seismic performance levels of…
Dynamic Behaviour of the Confederation Bridge under Seismic Loads
The Confederation Bridge, which was opened for traffic in June 1997, is…
Seismic Performance of Historical and Monumental Structures
Historical, religious and monumental structures and their susceptibility to damage in recent…


