Unified analysis of steel and composite frame structures subjected to static, thermal, earthquake and blast loading

了解工程结构极限载荷的科学对于它们的设计是至关重要的，随着恐怖主义威胁的增加，需要评估和加强已确定的易受攻击的关键基础设施。对于极端负载场景，理性的设计范例尚未成熟，它们是保护生命、肢体和便利设施的迫切需要。澳大利亚在钢结构和组合结构方面的研究处于领先地位，该项目将通过开发透明的设计和评估程序，利用高效的算法为工程从业者提供实践指导，从而加强澳大利亚在该学科的地位。

Understanding the science of extreme loading on engineering structures is essential for their design, and increasingly with terrorism threats there is a need for assessment and strengthening of identified vulnerable critical infrastructure. Rational design paradigms have not yet matured for extreme load scenarios, and they are much-needed to protect life, limb and amenity. Australian research is at the forefront in steel and composite structures, and this project will strengthen Australia's positioning in the discipline by developing transparent design and assessment procedures from an efficient algorithm that delivers hands-on guidance for engineering practitioners.