Posttensioned bridge rocking systems have emerged as an alternative to traditional ductility
design where substructure elements, such as columns and piles, are designed to dissipate …

This state-of-the-art review provides an overview of the evolution of self-centering structures
from early historical structures that inherently exhibited a recentering response to modern …

A new finite element model to analyze the seismic response of deformable rocking bodies
and rocking structures is presented. The model comprises a set of beam elements to …

The primary seismic force-resisting system (SFRS) in middle-to high-rise reinforced concrete
(RC) building structures often includes coupled shear walls (CSWs) and single shear walls …

This study focuses on structural systems, which are particularly attractive for bridge design.
Specifically, it investigates the seismic performance of single-column bridges, which are …

The uplifting and rocking of slender, free-standing structures when subjected to ground
shaking may limit appreciably the seismic moments and shears that develop at their base …

Numerous existing structures exhibit rocking behavior during earthquakes, and there is a
continuing need to retrofit these structures to prevent collapse. In addition, while rocking …

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 …

This paper presents new results of centrifuge model tests exploring the behavior of rocking
shallow foundations embedded in dry sand, which provides a variety of factors of safety for …

Experimental proof is provided of an unconventional seismic design concept, which is based
on deliberately underdesigning shallow foundations to promote intense rocking oscillations …