Abstract Soil Structure Interaction (SSI) effects have been extensively studied for low-rise
buildings, while less contributions considered tall buildings. In this regard, 3D numerical …

The modern engineering approach to design of structures exposed to rare but intense
earthquakes allows for their inelastic response. Models and tools to rapidly but accurately …

The presence of masonry infills is known to have a significant effect when assessing the
seismic vulnerability of reinforced concrete (RC) structures, and including these elements in …

Rapid and uncontrolled urbanisation in many parts of Africa is a significant driver of
earthquake risk. New constructions are usually built with no compliance with seismic codes …

This paper presents an optimization process for the design of a novel synergetic seismic and
energy retrofitting strategy that combines the favorable mechanical properties of timber and …

The Swiss code SIA 269/8 for the seismic evaluation of existing structures is risk-based. It
relies on the compliance factor α eff, defined as the ratio of the seismic capacity of an …

Based on the hysteretic tests of steel-reinforced reactive powder concrete (RPC) columns
and reinforced RPC columns, the finite element numerical models of these two kinds of RPC …

A new non-parametric procedure is presented for extracting seismic fragility curves by
considering frequency content of real ground motion records. The implemented non …

This paper focuses on the large-scale experimental investigation of the seismic vulnerability
and the variability of the inelastic seismic response of seismically isolated structures in …

Reinforced concrete (RC) wall buildings are widely used for their proven seismic resilience,
as evidenced in past earthquakes. To understand their behavior, extensive research has …