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global deformation field at the end of each subdivision level. The final deformation field is obtained by composing deformations obtained at each subdivision level. \Subsection{Bending Energy Constraint} Using nonlinear deformation models requires additional constraint for the intra-piece smoothness. A bending energy [#Bookstein1989] based regularization term is added. It corresponds to R_{2}\left(\boldsymbol{\boldsymbol{T}}_{p}\right) in

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considered: (i) Constitutive model without considering damage and (ii) Constitutive model with proposed damage model. The results demonstrate the capabilities of the proposed damage model to reproduce strength deterioration and the resulting force-displacement history under fire with improved accuracy. This verifies the capability of the proposed model for predicting large structural deformation and progressive failure of structures under fire. Chapter 5: This chapter studies steel building performance

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