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Seismic performance of deficient reinforced concrete frames retrofitted with eccentric steel braces
This research has carried out an experimental study on retrofitting a structure with weak beam-column joints (non-code compliant RC structures). Such...
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Experimental investigation on seismic performance of severely earthquake-damaged RC bridge piers after rapid strengthening
This paper proposes a rapid strengthening method for severely earthquake-damaged RC piers. In this strengthening method, high-strength steel bars...
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Seismic risk-informed prioritisation of multi-span RC girder bridges considering knowledge-based uncertainty
In earthquake-prone countries, transport network managers need to perform extensive seismic risk assessments co** with a considerable number of...
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Shake table tests and numerical studies on buckling-restrained braces as a seismic resilient measure for reinforced concrete twin-column tall bents
As traditional components used for energy dissipation, buckling-restrained braces (BRBs) are highly effective in mitigating seismic damage to...
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Simplified pushover-based seismic loss assessment for existing infilled frame structures
Loss assessment is becoming a more familiar instrument in the seismic performance assessment of existing structures. Different approaches exist with...
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Seismic retrofitting of rubble masonry tunnel: evaluation of steel fiber shotcrete or inner concrete lining alternatives
The occurrence of high destructive earthquakes and their impact on masonry tunnels in recent years in Iran has led to the growth of concerns about...
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Fragility curves for the seismic assessment of masonry buildings in historic centres prone to out-of-plane failure modes
The preservation and the safety of historic centers is certainly related to a large-scale assessment of the seismic vulnerability of their buildings....
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A comparative study of RC bridge for evaluation of seismic performance and retrofit technology
A reinforced concrete (RC) bridge is considered for finite element (FE) analysis, using single ground motion, retrofitted using restrainers, and...
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Seismic Performance Investigation of RC Building Using Nonlinear Static Analysis
The seismic efficiency of existing buildings refers to their ability to withstand and respond to earthquake forces. Evaluating the eathquake...
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Shaking table experiments on framed structure resting on geogrid reinforced geotechnical seismic isolation system
Seismic protection of buildings using the Geotechnical Seismic Isolation (GSI) system placed between the natural soil and the building foundation has...
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Seismic disaster resilience by improving infrastructure strength in active seismotectonic zones of Sikkim Himalaya, India—An integrated in-situ and laboratory based approach
United Nations SDGs-11 focuses on safe, resilient, sustainable cities and human settlement. Importance given to implement the Disaster Risk Reduction...
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A mechanical-based seismic vulnerability assessment method with an application to masonry structures in Cosenza (Italy)
The paper presents a mechanical-based framework for the evaluation of local-scale seismic fragility curves. The approach is oriented to a seismic...
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Study on in-plane/out-of-plane seismic performance of masonry-infilled RC frame with openings and a new type of flexible connection
The seismic performance of masonry-infilled reinforce concrete (RC) frame buildings is an intricate issue due to the variety and complexity failure...
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Seismic Evaluation, Strengthening and Retrofitting of Schools in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
This paper presents strengthening and retrofitting of masonry and reinforced cement concrete buildings of schools in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The...
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Large-scale seismic damage scenario assessment of precast buildings after the May 2012 Emilia earthquake
In May 2012, two strong earthquakes hit the northern Italy revealing the significant seismic vulnerability of precast reinforced concrete structures...
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Bi-axial shaking table tests to evaluate the seismic performance of two-story rammed-earth walls retrofitted with steel plates
Worldwide, unreinforced earthen buildings have shown poor performance during earthquakes, causing deaths and loss of property. The Spaniards that...
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Comparative study on the effectiveness of fluid viscous dampers and base isolation: an approach toward enhancing seismic performance of composite structures
This research paper presents an in-depth investigation into the seismic response of hybrid structures integrated with fluid viscous dampers (FVDs)...
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Methods for evaluating the significance and importance of differences amongst probabilistic seismic hazard results for engineering and risk analyses: a review and insights
When new seismic hazard estimates are published it is natural to compare them to existing results for the same location. This type of comparison...
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The attenuation of macroseismic intensity in the volcanic island of Ischia (Gulf of Naples, Italy): comparison between deterministic and probabilistic models and application to seismic scenarios
In this paper, we tackle the problem of the intensity attenuation at Ischia, a critical parameter in a high seismic risk area such as this volcanic...
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Digital twin-based life-cycle seismic performance assessment of a long-span cable-stayed bridge
Long-span cable-stayed bridges often have a design service life of more than a hundred years, during which they may experience multiple earthquake...
