The assessment of the rocking and overturning response of rigid blocks to earthquakes is a
complex task, due to its high sensitivity to the input motion, variations in geometry and …

In this study, a novel hysteretic damper is proposed for beam-column steel connections to
dissipate seismic energy. The proposed system is classified as a low-damage device and …

This paper presents new findings in the assessment of the lateral strength of dry block
masonry walls under in-plane loading, based on an existing macro-modelling approach …

In masonry buildings without a box-type behaviour and subjected to seismic loadings, in-
plane and out-of-plane failure mechanisms can take place where frictional resistances might …

This paper deals with the need of extending results of deterministic rocking analyses to
stochastic analyses on restrained masonry façades in one-sided motion. The purpose is to …

The dynamic stability of out‐of‐plane masonry walls can be assessed through non‐linear
dynamic analysis (rocking analysis), accounting for transverse walls, horizontal diaphragms …

This paper analyzes the influence of horizontal damped and undamped restraints in terms of
the amplification of the response of rocking masonry walls subjected to seismic excitations. It …

In the out‐of‐plane assessment of rocking walls, a relevant and yet uncertain aspect is the
influence of energy dissipated during motion due to impacts and restraints, such as a floor or …

In a damage avoidance design perspective, seismic rocking of rigid-like blocks, such as
masonry walls, precast rc/timber panels, art objects, etc., can be controlled through viscous …

This study presents a sequence of experimental and numerical studies conducted to
determine the performance of a novel response-based adaptive (RA) control strategy. The …