Effects of near-fault and far-fault ground motions on nonlinear dynamic response and seismic damage of concrete gravity dams
S Zhang, G Wang - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2013 - Elsevier
As the forward directivity and fling effect characteristics of the near-fault ground motions,
seismic response of structures in the near field of a rupturing fault can be significantly …
seismic response of structures in the near field of a rupturing fault can be significantly …
Numerical models comparison for fluid-viscous dampers: Performance investigations through Genetic Algorithm
Fluid-viscous dampers played a crucial role in the protection of new or existing buildings
against external actions as earthquakes and winds. In the last decade, several …
against external actions as earthquakes and winds. In the last decade, several …
Investigating the effects of seismic isolators on steel asymmetric structures considering soil-structure interaction
Building isolation is a practical and ubiquitous method for reducing inter-story drift and story
acceleration. Previously it has been shown that since an isolator can increase the time …
acceleration. Previously it has been shown that since an isolator can increase the time …
Integrating image processing and machine learning for the non-destructive assessment of RC beams damage
Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a crucial method for detecting damages in concrete
structures. Structural damage can lead to functional changes, necessitating a range of …
structures. Structural damage can lead to functional changes, necessitating a range of …
Probabilistic damage evaluation of base-isolated reinforced concrete structures under near-fault pulse-like bidirectional seismic excitations
T Nazarnezhad, H Naderpour - Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
In this article, seismic fragility of a base-isolated special Reinforced Concrete (RC) moment
frame is investigated under near-fault pulse-type ground motion records. The vulnerability of …
frame is investigated under near-fault pulse-type ground motion records. The vulnerability of …
Seismic performance comparison of fixed and base-isolated models
This study aims to compare seismic response of fixed-base and most preferred base
isolation models including lead rubber bearing (LRB), curved surface friction bearing (FPS) …
isolation models including lead rubber bearing (LRB), curved surface friction bearing (FPS) …
Comprehensive evaluation of seismic fragility in base isolated buildings enhanced with supplemental dampers considering pounding phenomenon
Base isolation is a proven technology effective in minimizing earthquake-induced damage to
both the structural and non-structural elements (especially freestanding contents) of …
both the structural and non-structural elements (especially freestanding contents) of …
Improving the Efficiency of a Novel Controlled-Sliding-Based Isolation System for Brick Masonry Structures
Low-rise brick masonry buildings are considered the most vulnerable type of structures
when they are subjected to seismic excitation. Base isolation is considered a widely adopted …
when they are subjected to seismic excitation. Base isolation is considered a widely adopted …
Performance evaluation of FPS and LRB isolated frames under main and aftershocks of an earthquake
The seismic behaviour of a 10-storey building frame isolated with the Friction Pendulum
System (FPS) and Lead Rubber Bearing (LRB) is investigated under the mainshock and a …
System (FPS) and Lead Rubber Bearing (LRB) is investigated under the mainshock and a …
Seismic behavior of LRB and FPS type isolators considering torsional effects
This study aims to investigate seismic behavior of lead-core rubber elastomeric bearing
(LRB) and curved surface friction pendulum slider (FPS) base isolated models considering …
(LRB) and curved surface friction pendulum slider (FPS) base isolated models considering …