Abstract The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 (SFDRR) highlights
the importance of scientific research, supporting the 'availability and application of science …

On a global scale, most earthquake casualties are the result of non-engineered buildings (N-
EBs) collapsing in developing regions of the world. This is because developing countries …

The seismic vulnerability of bridges may be reduced by the application of Geotechnical
Seismic Isolation (GSI) below the foundations of the columns and the abutments. However …

Abstract Geotechnical Seismic Isolation (GSI) can be defined as a new category of seismic
isolation techniques that involve the dynamic interaction between the structural system and …

Unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings are one of the most common type of constructions in
developing countries, due to their reduced cost and ease of fabrication. However, the …

This paper presents an extensive experimental study of a low-cost, high-performance
seismic isolator comprising a deformable sphere rolling on concrete surfaces. Polyurethane …

This study presents a large-scale shaking table investigation aimed at the development of a
dual, low-cost hybrid design approach for the reduction of seismic damage in developing …

To investigate the refined hysteretic response of the Sliding-LRB subjected to cyclic
loadings, an advanced numerical model with HSD is developed based on the OpenSees …

We present the results of the forced-vibration experiments performed at the large-scale
prototype structure of EuroProteas founded on gravel-rubber mixture (GRM) layers acting as …

Unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings are highly vulnerable to seismic ground motion,
calling for quantitative risk assessment and mitigation programmes in different earthquake …