Structural progressive collapse design is essential for improving the robustness of structures
against accidental local loads. In this study, a design framework was developed for …

The present article presents a practical method to determine the effective length factor of
multi-storey frames based on a rigorous analytical approach applied to a basic model …

The distribution of seismic loading to each storey of a building depends on a number of
factors, mainly on the periods, mode shapes and modal participation. The estimation of …

Structural design to withstand seismic loading is mainly governed by horizontal ground
motion, and the effects of vertical ground motion have long been considered insignificant or …

During the strong near-source ground motions, adjacent bridge decks often collide each
other because of the insufficient separations. Pounding can cause severe bridge damage, or …

This paper addresses the influence of soft local site on the propagation of seismic waves. A
previously developed coupled Boundary Elements-Finite Elements (BE-FE) algorithm is …