Due to the potential of strong aftershocks in the increase of vulnerability of bridges damaged
under mainshocks, accurate evaluation of the structural performance during the seismic …

In the current study, the performance of three evolutionary algorithms, differential algorithm
(DE), evolution strategy (ES), and biogeography-based optimization algorithm (BBO), is …

Bridge damage due to earthquakes and the subsequent direct and indirect losses lead to
the incorporation of seismic design and retrofitting into recent design codes worldwide …

Observations from field identifications show that, in areas with a high seismicity rate, a
structure is exposed to the risk of more than one earthquake in a year. Since after every …

The shield building of the AP1000 nuclear power plant serves as a crucial protective barrier
against radioactive substances. However, past research indicates that structures are …

In this dissertation, theoretical, computational, and experimental methodologies are
introduced to determine the rate-dependent material properties of the brain tissue …

In today's transportation networks, bridges play an essential role as conduits that allow
efficient access to a variety of locations. These structures are still vulnerable to outside …

Featured Application The proposed mainshock integrated aftershock fragility function model
can be used to more effectively evaluate the seismic vulnerability of bridges in seismically …

Studies show that design codes did not provide a reliable way to consider the effects of
successive earthquakes on the behavior of the RC buildings. A lot of research are underway …

This paper reports the results of an investigation into the effectiveness of different lengths of
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) sheets in retrofitting the joints of Reinforced Concrete (RC) …