Accurate seismic risk modeling requires knowledge of key structural characteristics of
buildings. However, to date, the collection of such data is highly expensive in terms of labor …

Collecting and analyzing observational data are essential to learning and implementing
lessons in earthquake engineering. Historically, the methods that have been used to …

This study assesses the effect of the stiffness on the seismic performance of residential
shear wall buildings designed according to current Chilean regulations, including DS60 and …

In this paper, a modified empirical large-territorial-scale procedure to assess the seismic
vulnerability of aggregate buildings in urban areas located within a highly seismic context is …

Reinforced concrete shear wall buildings have shown, in statistical terms, an adequate
performance in past seismic events. However, a specific damage pattern was observed in …

In this study, a strut-and-tie model (STM) was established to predict the peak shear strength
of squat shear walls with and without boundary elements. The model was based on two …

Timber structures present a promising solution to reduce the current environmental footprint
of the construction industry. For timber buildings designed in seismic zones, wood-frame …

Reinforced concrete shear walls are used because they provide high lateral stiffness and
resistance to extreme seismic loads. However, with the increase in building height, these …

Abstract Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD) procedures require adequate
estimation of the global cyclic force–displacement (FD) behaviors of the primary lateral load …

Large-scale impacts from natural disasters suffered by society encourage researchers and
public agencies to develop methods to evaluate, mitigate, respond, and recover from these …