Consistency of analysis methods considered in EC8-3 for the seismic assessment of RC existing buildings
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DOI: 10.1007/s10518-016-0070-x
Abstract: This paper offers a parametric study on reinforced concrete frames representative of structural types widely present in the European building stock. It focuses on buildings which have been designed only for vertical loads. These are… read more here.
Keywords: seismic assessment; analysis; existing buildings; consistency analysis ... See more keywords
Seismic assessment and numerical modelling of the Sarno Baths, Pompeii
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DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2019.04.017
Abstract: Abstract Seismic assessment of archaeological sites has an increasing role in the definition of reliable conservation strategies of such vulnerable structures, with the combined objectives of verifying the structural safety to code standards and preserving… read more here.
Keywords: modelling sarno; sarno baths; baths pompeii; assessment numerical ... See more keywords
Seismic assessment of rocking timber walls with energy dissipation devices
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111053
Abstract: Abstract The use of rocking walls with seismic fuses is an efficient solution for mass timber structures. This paper presents and compares mass timber wall systems with different types of seismic fuses. These devices range… read more here.
Keywords: seismic assessment; timber; mass timber; assessment rocking ... See more keywords
Linear static procedures for the seismic assessment of masonry buildings: Open issues in the new generation of European codes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2020.04.003
Abstract: Abstract Linear procedures (lateral static force method or modal response spectrum analysis) are the standard approach for the seismic design of new structures. On the contrary, nonlinear procedures, in particular incremental pushover analysis, should be… read more here.
Keywords: assessment masonry; seismic assessment; procedures seismic; static procedures ... See more keywords
Benchmarking the seismic assessment of unreinforced masonry buildings from a blind prediction test
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DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2021.01.096
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a benchmark exercise for the seismic assessment of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings as a follow-up of a blind prediction test organized in the context of the European Conference of Earthquake Engineering… read more here.
Keywords: assessment unreinforced; unreinforced masonry; blind prediction; masonry ... See more keywords
Seismic assessment of a reconstructed historic masonry structure: A case study on the ruins of Bigali castle mosque built in the early 1800s
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102240
Abstract: Abstract Architectural and cultural heritage structures that have provided important services in the past may lose their functions over time and become out of service due to possible reasons. The loss of the structural integrity… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction process; study; structure; seismic assessment ... See more keywords
Probabilistic seismic assessment of as-built and retrofitted old and newly designed skewed multi-frame bridges
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DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2019.01.013
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a probabilistic seismic assessment of older and newly-designed skewed multi-frame reinforced concrete box-girder bridges in California. The overall system and individual components fragility curves were developed for both older and new… read more here.
Keywords: newly designed; probabilistic seismic; multi frame; designed skewed ... See more keywords
Seismic Assessment of Existing Steel Chevron Braced Frames
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DOI: 10.1061/(asce)st.1943-541x.0002037
Abstract: AbstractThe seismic response of existing, nonductile 3- and 10-story steel chevron braced frames is examined to identify potential deficiencies. The structures are located on the west coast of Cana... read more here.
Keywords: braced frames; chevron braced; seismic assessment; steel chevron ... See more keywords
Effect of retrofitting on the structural factors for seismic assessment of unreinforced masonry structures: a review
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DOI: 10.1080/13287982.2019.1565288
Abstract: ABSTRACT When considering models for seismic assessment and retrofit design, designers need to account for any changes in the structural ductility factor and performance factor between an original unreinforced masonry structure and one which has… read more here.
Keywords: seismic assessment; masonry structures; masonry; structural factors ... See more keywords
Seismic Assessment of Existing Hollow Circular Reinforced Concrete Bridge Piers
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DOI: 10.1080/13632469.2018.1471430
Abstract: ABSTRACT Experimental works in literature have paid proper attention to the seismic response of hollow circular piers only quite recently, despite their widespread use in existing bridges. Herein, experimental cyclic tests on two scaled reinforced… read more here.
Keywords: assessment existing; seismic assessment; circular reinforced; hollow circular ... See more keywords
Discrete and Continuous Finite Element Models and Their Calibration via Vibration and Material Tests for the Seismic Assessment of Masonry Structures
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DOI: 10.1080/15583058.2017.1332255
Abstract: ABSTRACT By virtue of the advanced numerical techniques and in-situ measurements, it is now possible to develop suitable methodologies to be used in the decision making on the rehabilitation of the historical and monumental structures.… read more here.
Keywords: assessment masonry; finite element; seismic assessment; calibration ... See more keywords