Extreme Man-Made and Natural Hazards in Dynamics of Structures

I. Numerical modelling and dynamics of complex structures. Computational issues in the simulation of blast and impact problems: An industrial perspective

- Nonlinear transient analysis, testing and design of complex engineering structures for worst case accidents: Experience from industrial and military applications

- On reliable finite element methods for extreme loading conditions

II. Probability aspects, design and uncertainty. Quantifying uncertainty: Modern computational representation of probability and applications

- Optimum performance-based reliability design of structures

III. Fire and explosion induced extreme loading conditions. Computational modelling of safety critical concrete structures at elevated temperatures

- Three-dimensional FE analysis of headed stud anchors exposed to fire

IV. Fluid flow induced extreme loading conditions. Dynamics of tsunami waves; Modelling fluid-induced structural vibrations: Reducing the structural risk for stormy winds

V. Earthquake induced extreme loading conditions. Seismic assessment of structures by practice-oriented method.-Reducing the earthquake induced damage and risk in monumental structures: Experience at Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal for large concrete dams supported by Hydro-Quebec and Alcan

- Earthquake engineering experimental research at JRC-ELSA

- The history of earthquake engineering at the University of Califomia Berkeley and recent developments of numerical methods and computer programs at CSI Berkeley

- Appendix: Statistics on extreme loading conditions for Croatia. Security issues in Croatian construction industry: Bases of statistical data for quantifying extreme loading conditions

- Author index