BRB Retrofit of mid-rise soft-first-story RC moment-frame buildings with masonry infill in upper stories
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101783
Abstract: Abstract A high percentage of mid-rise soft-first-story (SFS) reinforced concrete (RC) buildings with masonry infill in upper stories collapsed in Mexico City during the SEPT/19/2017 earthquake. For this reason, in this work, a SFS building… read more here.
Keywords: soft first; mid rise; first story; rise soft ... See more keywords
Japan’s responses to China’s rise: Soft balancing in Southeast Asia
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DOI: 10.1080/14799855.2021.1942849
Abstract: Japan’s threat perceptions toward China have hardened over the post-Cold War period. This led Tokyo to rely more on overt balancing strategies compared with engagement and hedging strategies. While... read more here.
Keywords: soft balancing; china rise; japan responses; rise soft ... See more keywords