Soil failure can be used for seismic protection of structures
A new seismic design philosophy is illuminated, taking advantage of soil “failure” to protect
the superstructure. Instead of over-designing the foundation to ensure that the loading …
the superstructure. Instead of over-designing the foundation to ensure that the loading …
Simplified constitutive model for simulation of cyclic response of shallow foundations: validation against laboratory tests
I Anastasopoulos, F Gelagoti, R Kourkoulis… - … of Geotechnical and …, 2011 - ascelibrary.org
The nonlinear response of shallow foundations has been studied experimentally and
analytically. However, the engineering community is not yet convinced of the applicability of …
analytically. However, the engineering community is not yet convinced of the applicability of …
Rocking isolation of low‐rise frame structures founded on isolated footings
F Gelagoti, R Kourkoulis… - Earthquake …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
This paper explores the effectiveness of a new approach to foundation seismic design.
Instead of the present practice of over‐design, the foundations are intentionally under …
Instead of the present practice of over‐design, the foundations are intentionally under …
Nonlinear rocking stiffness of foundations
The response of surface foundations to large overturning moments is studied under
undrained conditions. Rigid circular, strip, and rectangular footings of various aspect ratios …
undrained conditions. Rigid circular, strip, and rectangular footings of various aspect ratios …
Shaking table testing of rocking—isolated bridge pier on sand
I Anastasopoulos, M Loli, T Georgarakos… - Journal of Earthquake …, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
This article studies the seismic performance of a rocking-isolated bridge pier on surface
foundation, resting on sand. A series of reduced-scale shaking table tests are conducted …
foundation, resting on sand. A series of reduced-scale shaking table tests are conducted …
Rocking response of SDOF systems on shallow improved sand: An experimental study
I Anastasopoulos, R Kourkoulis, F Gelagoti… - Soil Dynamics and …, 2012 - Elsevier
Recent studies have highlighted the potential advantages of allowing inelastic foundation
response during strong seismic shaking. Such an alternative seismic design philosophy, in …
response during strong seismic shaking. Such an alternative seismic design philosophy, in …
Seismic fragilities of non-ductile reinforced concrete frames with consideration of soil structure interaction
P Rajeev, S Tesfamariam - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2012 - Elsevier
Seismic fragilities of buildings are often developed without consideration of soil-structure
interaction (SSI), where base of the building is assumed to be fixed. This study highlights …
interaction (SSI), where base of the building is assumed to be fixed. This study highlights …
Soil-foundation-structure interaction with mobilization of bearing capacity: Experimental study on sand
Recent studies have highlighted the beneficial role of foundation uplifting and the potential
effectiveness of guiding the plastic hinge into the foundation soil by allowing full mobilization …
effectiveness of guiding the plastic hinge into the foundation soil by allowing full mobilization …
Probabilistic seismic demand analysis of a slender RC shear wall considering soil–structure interaction effects
Y Tang, J Zhang - Engineering Structures, 2011 - Elsevier
Reinforced concrete shear walls are often used to resist the lateral loads imposed by
earthquakes. Accurate evaluation of the seismic demands on shear walls requires adequate …
earthquakes. Accurate evaluation of the seismic demands on shear walls requires adequate …
4th Ishihara lecture: Soil–foundation–structure systems beyond conventional seismic failure thresholds
G Gazetas - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2015 - Elsevier
A new paradigm has now emerged in performance-based seismic design of soil–foundation–
structure systems. Instead of imposing strict safety limits on forces and moments transmitted …
structure systems. Instead of imposing strict safety limits on forces and moments transmitted …