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In the present paper, an exponential mathematical model for prediction of moment-rotation behaviour of semi-rigid connections in space structures is proposed. This model has two parameters in relation to mechanical properties of the semi-rigid connection. The parameters include the ultimate moment capacity of the connection and the initial stiffness of the connection corresponding to flexural deformation. An analytical method is proposed to find the ultimate moment capacity. Also, initial stiffness could be found from analytical or simple experimental test. The validity of the proposed model has been verified using a number of experimental results. The results indicate that the proposed model has good capability to simulate the behaviour of joints where exhibit elastic-plastic hardening characteristics with the curve flattening out near the final stage of loading.

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The nonlinear dynamic response of jacket-type offshore platform (which has been installed in Persian Gulf) under simultaneously wave and earthquake loads is conducted. The interaction between soil and piles is modeled by Konagai-Nogami model. The structure is modeled by finite element method. The analyses include models with the longitudinal component of earthquake and wave in the same direction and in different directions. The results indicate that when the longitudinal component of earthquake and wave are in the same direction, wave may reduce the response of studied platform and when they are in different directions, in some cases there is an increase in the response of platform.

Biomimicry studies have attracted significant attention in research and practice, leading to effective engineering solutions to develop new types of structures inspired by natural systems. The objective of this study is to employ natural structures' inherent adaptivity under changing loading conditions. Three new types of compound elements are proposed that are able to improve the structure load-bearing capacity through passive inherent adaptivity. A self-centering system, inspired by the human spine, which comprises a column pre-stressed through cables, is employed as a kinematic isolator. A similar self-centering system is applied to increase the load-bearing capacity of unreinforced masonry columns. An axially loaded element, inspired by the bamboo stem, which comprises a steel core reinforced by a series of cylindrical plates that are encased in a steel tube, is employed to control the onset of instability in long-span truss structures. Application to typical frame, masonry, and truss structures is investigated through finite element analysis. Results show that the proposed compound elements are effective to increase the structure load-bearing capacity and to reduce the response under seismic excitation owning to their inherent adaptive features.