Structural Engineering Blog
Applied Science International, LLC (ASI) offers structural engineering software and services to solve a variety of design and analysis challenges. We specialize in structural design software for light steel framing (cold formed steel) and structural analysis software for blast, progressive collapse, seismic, and wind.
Precision and Innovation in Action: The Thunder Bay Generating Station Chimney Demolition
On September 9th, 2021, the Thunder Bay Generating Station witnessed a significant engineering feat with the controlled demolition of its towering 650-foot chimney. This challenging project was expertly managed by Budget Demolition Corp (now known as YORK1) in...
ASCE North Carolina -High Fidelity Non-Linear Structural Analysis Under Extreme Loading Conditions Using Extreme Loading Technology
Ayman Elfouly, PE from Applied Science International presented to ASCE North Carolina on the topic of High Fidelity Non-Linear Structural Analysis under Extreme Loading Conditions using Extreme Loading Technology Summary: Extreme Loading for Structures Software or...
Seismic Debris Field for Collapsed RC Moment Resisting Frame Buildings
Abstract: The debris field of earthquake-induced building collapse can block or reduce the capacity of adjacent sidewalks and roads, hinder emergency and evacuation operations, and therefore adversely influence the seismic resilience of a community. To consider the...
Progressive Collapse Assessment of Precast Prestressed Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Applied Element Method
Abstract: Due to the repetitive progressive collapse events, it became necessity to form theories of designs against those cases of loadings. Prestressed reinforced concrete elements become widely used in construction field due to various properties that contribute to...
Progressive Collapse Assessment of Precast Prestressed Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Applied Element Method
Abstract: Due to the repetitive progressive collapse events, it became necessity to form theories of designs against those cases of loadings. Prestressed reinforced concrete elements become widely used in construction field due to various properties that contribute to...
Progressive Collapse Assessment of Precast Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Applied Element Method
Abstract: Progressive collapse is defined as either partial or overall failure of the structure due to losing one of the main structural elements. In order to control this chain reaction, it is important to study the main structural elements behavior under column...
Progressive Collapse Assessment of Precast Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Applied Element Method
Abstract: Progressive collapse is defined as either partial or overall failure of the structure due to losing one of the main structural elements. In order to control this chain reaction, it is important to study the main structural elements behavior under column...
Measures for Reducing Vulnerability of Building Structures Due to Explosions
Abstract Explosions bring a serious risk of damage or collapse when are produced inside buildings or in the close proximity. As the hazard intensity and possible effects are difficult to quantify, the structure should have the capacity to survive with inherent...
Measures for Reducing Vulnerability of Building Structures Due to Explosions
ABSTRACT Explosions bring a serious risk of damage or collapse when are produced inside buildings or in the close proximity. As the hazard intensity and possible effects are difficult to quantify, the structure should have the capacity to survive with inherent...
High Fidelity Numerical Seismic Modeling of Ancient Brick Structures
Abstract: The evaluation of the seismic vulnerability of historical masonry buildings is a difficult task due to the uncertainty regarding structural characteristics and construction techniques, mechanical properties, and pre-existing damage. Hence, there is a need...
Dust Analysis Service Featured in Demolition & Recycling International
ASI's demolition dust analysis services were recently featured in the May issue of Demolition & Recycling International (D&Ri). The ability to predict the spread of dust on a demolition site, especially during implosions or controlled collapse demolitions is...
Collapse analysis of the Polcevera viaduct by the applied element method
ASI’s paper on the progressive collapse of the Polcevera Viaduct Bridge in Genoa, Italy will be available free for the next 50 days from Engineering Structures. ASI Engineers modeled up the bridge and simulated the collapse using its Extreme Loading for...
Structural Design Software for Contractors – Maintain Accuracy, Save Time & Money
Are you a contractor searching for ways to save time and money? Or do you perhaps seek help in easing the stresses of estimating and project optimization while maintaining accuracy? Look no further. Help is here! SteelSmart® System is breaking the stereotype that...
SteelSmart® Design Suite – The Smartest Way to Eliminate Light Steel Framing Construction Errors
The benefits of light steel framing / cold-formed steel design software are endless. Cold-formed steel software not only opens up design possibilities and serves as a protection of liability, but it also aids in eliminating construction errors. Eradicating on-site...
Five Areas Where Cold Formed Steel Software Opens Up Design Possibilities
Utilizing cold formed steel software to design, analyze, and budget a project has become the way of life for many designers and contractors. Cold formed steel (CFS) has been around for decades, and its usage and benefits have evolved tremendously over the years. Metal...
Glazing System Analysis Software
Glazing systems are widely used in office buildings around the world. They provide an open space feeling for the building occupants, and this makes them an attractive option. Unfortunately, they have a weakness, they are vulnerable to blast pressure induced from...
What’s New with SteelSmart System 7.8
Today we are releasing the newest version of our Cold Formed Steel (CFS) software, SteeelSmart System 7.8! We’ve been working on our Light Steel Framing Software for the better part of 20 years now. With every release we use market feedback to make the software a...
“What If” Scenarios for Building Physical Security
Whether you are a building owner, structural engineer or a physical security consultant, there is always a question that you are asking. What if? What if a truck full of explosives enters your building, how much damage is expected? What if a parcel bomb was delivered...