The assessment of the rocking and overturning response of rigid blocks to earthquakes is a
complex task, due to its high sensitivity to the input motion, variations in geometry and …

There has been significant research effort on seismic-resistant precast bridge columns;
however, the research results have not been transferred into the industry to achieve their full …

The seismic performance of unreinforced masonry buildings is commonly assessed using
equivalent frame modelling. Its computational efficiency allows for a large number of …

This paper assesses the seismic fragility of single degree of freedom rocking structures
within a probabilistic framework. The focus is on slender rigid structures that exhibit negative …

Featured Application Rapid seismic assessment of historic masonry structures. Abstract This
paper presents a user-friendly, CAD-interfaced methodology for the rapid seismic …

A new finite element model to analyze the seismic response of deformable rocking bodies
and rocking structures is presented. The model comprises a set of beam elements to …

Unlike conventional seismic design, the columns of a rocking frame are designed to uplift
and pivot during earthquake excitation. This paper investigates, analytically and numerically …

This study focuses on structural systems, which are particularly attractive for bridge design.
Specifically, it investigates the seismic performance of single-column bridges, which are …

Damage observations from recent seismic events have confirmed that the activation of out-of-
plane local mechanisms is one of the major causes of structural collapse in unreinforced …

A simplified risk assessment framework specifically developed for built immovable cultural
heritage assets is proposed. The framework addresses all the components in a risk analysis …