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Simulation and Simplified Method Study on Seismic Collapse of Core-outrigger Structures
The seismic collapse resistance of super high-rise structures is very important. Based on the shaking table test of a core-outrigger structure, a...
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Vector-angle geometric map**-based directional importance sampling method for reliability analysis
In reliability analysis, the probability density function (PDF) of the directional importance sampling method is based on a multi-dimensional vector...
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Collapse assessment of high-rise reinforced concrete building under chloride induced pitting corrosion subjected to near-field and far-field ground motions
Corrosion can significantly diminish the structural performance of Reinforced concrete structures during earthquake events. Corrosion mostly occurs...
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Investigating the Reservoir Sediment Effects on Seismic Damage of Concrete Gravity Dams Using Nonlinear Incremental Dynamic Analysis (NIDA)
The aim of this paper is to investigate the impact of reservoir sedimentation on the seismic damage of concrete gravity dams using nonlinear...
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Seismic Vulnerability Curves for Non-reinforced Asymmetric Masonry Buildings Retrofitted with External Shotcrete: A Case Study on Control and Switchgear Room of Power Substations
Masonry structures are among the oldest structures in the world. Due to not being designed for bearing lateral loads in quite weak earthquakes, these...
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A combined SHM/IDA method for assessing collapse capacity and risk in subsequent ground motions
Prediction of building collapse due to significant seismic motion is a principle objective of earthquake engineers, particularly after a major...
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Seismic Vulnerability Analysis of Symbiosis of New-Built Structure and Historic Heritage Architecture Based on Incremental Dynamic Analysis
The historical heritage architecture—Red House is a brick masonry structure, which needs to be lifted as a whole and a new reinforced concrete frame...
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Multi-objective Optimization Design of Buckling-Restrained Braced Frames Based on Performance Evaluation and Risk of Repair Cost and Time
Buckling-restrained braced frames (BRBFs) present a kind of lateral bracing system characterized by their remarkable high-energy dissipation...
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Robust Iterative Controller for a Swash Mass Helicopter Transporting a Cable-Suspended Payload
In this paper, a swash mass helicopter (SMH) model is considered, which uses four masses on an orthogonal plane and two coaxial shaft rotors to take...
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Evaluation of the seismic performance of structures equipped with novel multi-level TADAS dampers
Most dampers are designed for major earthquakes, while small earthquakes are likely to occur during the useful life cycle of buildings, and these...
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Performance-Based Seismic Fragility Analysis of a Double-Tower Structure with a Large Podium
PurposeConsidering the sudden change of the structure shape of a double-tower structure with a large podium (DTS), the mechanical properties of the...
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A probabilistic approach for seismic demand estimation of steel moment frames considering capacity uncertainty
Seismic demand estimation of steel moment-resisting frames (SMRF) is a function of uncertainties caused by using different ground motion records and...
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Fragility analysis of masonry infill R.C. frame using incremental dynamic approach
The current study aims to investigate damage assessment of the RC frames with brick masonry infill (BMI). The effects of near-source ground motions...
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Seismic Fragility Curves: A Comparison Among Nonlinear Static and Dynamic Analysis Procedures
Nonlinear response time-history analyses are used in well-known seismic performance assessment methods such as Incremental Dynamic Analysis,...
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Post-earthquake Behavior of Steel Moment Resisting Frames with Connections Modified by Introducing Reduced Beam Section (RBS)
The beam-to-column connections are the most vulnerable locations in steel Moment Resisting Frames (MRFs) subjected to seismic loading. The cyclic...
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Seismic fragility analysis of a two bay two storey underground metro station: a case study
Underground metro stations are increasingly being constructed in India after the commissioning of metro projects. It is very useful to know the...
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Study on Response Acceleration Methods for Transverse Seismic Response Analysis of Tunnel Structures
The response acceleration method (RAM) has widely been used in transverse seismic response analysis of tunnels, but many details of this method are...
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Calculation of the spectral correction factor for the design of reinforced concrete frames equipped with steel plate shear wall under near-field earthquakes
Considering the destructive consequences of earthquakes near the fault, the need to consider their effects in the design of structures is more...
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Multi-Dimensional Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of CLT Coupled Wall System
In this paper, multi-dimensional seismic vulnerability assessment is performed for a cross-laminated timber (CLT) coupled wall (CLT-CW) system. The...
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Response of multiple-earthquake excitations on RC-framed buildings
Earthquakes are unavoidable natural disasters occurring around the world and resulting in damage or collapse of structures firmly connected to the...
