Site Effects on Ground Motion Directionality: Lessons from Case Studies in Japan
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DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2021.106755
Abstract: Abstract Earthquake ground motions (GMs) may display distinct characteristics in all directions within the horizontal plane. However, the causes of GM polarization are still not fully understood. Structural designs use maximum rotated intensity measures (IMRotD100)… read more here.
Keywords: site effects; directionality; effects ground; site ... See more keywords
Thermal Effects of Ground Faults on MV Joints and Cables
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DOI: 10.3390/en12183496
Abstract: In recent years, an anomalous increase of faults in underground medium voltage (MV) cable lines has been recorded in Italy, especially during summer; the largest number of faults affected cable joints. The assessment of joint… read more here.
Keywords: effects ground; cable; joint; thermal effects ... See more keywords