Devising ‘policy packages’ for seismic retrofitting of residences
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DOI: 10.1007/s11069-017-2978-0
Abstract: Collapse of residential buildings is the major cause of death during earthquakes. Seismic retrofitting of residential buildings is a cost-effective way to reduce injury and death. However, seismic retrofitting is a complex policy problem, entailing… read more here.
Keywords: package; policy; seismic retrofitting; packages seismic ... See more keywords
Optimal seismic retrofitting of reinforced concrete buildings by steel-jacketing using a genetic algorithm-based framework
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110864
Abstract: Abstract Retrofitting of existing reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures by steel angles and battens (steel-jacketing) is a commonly employed technique used to retrofit beams and columns against gravity and seismic loads. Steel-jacketing (SJ) effectively provides… read more here.
Keywords: reinforced concrete; steel jacketing; framework; seismic retrofitting ... See more keywords
Seismic retrofitting of existing RC buildings: a rational selection procedure based on Genetic Algorithms
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DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2019.08.006
Abstract: Abstract Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures built in the past decades in earthquake-prone regions do not generally meet the seismic safety standards requested by the current codes. Therefore, they generally need to be retrofitted with the… read more here.
Keywords: seismic retrofitting; genetic algorithms; procedure; procedure based ... See more keywords
Base-isolation systems for the seismic retrofitting of r.c. framed buildings with soft-storey subjected to near-fault earthquakes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2018.02.025
Abstract: Abstract More studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of the base-isolation in seismic retrofitting of reinforced concrete (r.c.) framed structures in the case of masonry infills (MIs) not uniformly distributed in elevation. Moreover, amplification… read more here.
Keywords: seismic retrofitting; base isolation; base; near fault ... See more keywords
Multi-objective loss-based optimization of viscous dampers for seismic retrofitting of irregular structures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2019.105765
Abstract: Abstract In this paper an efficient first-order multi-objective optimization scheme is adopted for the design of linear viscous dampers for the seismic retrofitting of frame buildings. A retrofitting cost function serves as one objective while… read more here.
Keywords: optimization; seismic retrofitting; loss; dampers seismic ... See more keywords
Seismic reliability of reinforced concrete bridges subject to environmental deterioration and strengthened with FRCM composites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2020.106224
Abstract: Abstract Ensuring adequate seismic reliability levels for existing infrastructure components is a key issue for owners in earthquake-prone countries. In particular, bridges may suffer relevant damage in case of a seismic event, and this issue… read more here.
Keywords: deterioration; seismic reliability; seismic retrofitting; time ... See more keywords
Seismic Retrofitting of Persian Arched Walls by Centercore Method: Experimental and Numerical Investigation
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DOI: 10.1080/15583058.2021.1933261
Abstract: The majority of the existing historical brick masonry buildings and monuments in Iran were built adopting a structural system made of modularly connected Persian arched walls; two piers connected b... read more here.
Keywords: persian arched; centercore method; seismic retrofitting; walls centercore ... See more keywords
Performance-based seismic retrofitting and resilience assessment for RC buildings considering direct and indirect losses
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DOI: 10.1177/13694332251325919
Abstract: The intense forces imposed by earthquakes on structures can cause significant structural and non-structural losses if not properly planned and managed. It has been revealed that retrofitting structures constructed before the adoption of modern building… read more here.
Keywords: based seismic; indirect losses; performance based; non structural ... See more keywords
Seismic Retrofitting of Traditional Masonry with Pultruded FRP Profiles
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DOI: 10.3390/app10072489
Abstract: This paper presents a study on the potentiality of seismic retrofitting solutions with pultruded Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) profiles. This material can be used in connected frames providing lightweight, corrosion-free and reversible retrofitting of masonry… read more here.
Keywords: seismic retrofitting; masonry; masonry pultruded; frp profiles ... See more keywords
Design of Additional Dissipative Structures for Seismic Retrofitting of Existing Buildings
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DOI: 10.3390/app14062477
Abstract: This paper presents an innovative approach for improving the seismic protection of existing structures by introducing an additional dissipative structure (ADS). The seismic energy impacting the building can be dissipated through the contribution provided by… read more here.
Keywords: design additional; additional dissipative; structures seismic; dissipative structures ... See more keywords
Seismic Retrofitting of Existing Industrial Steel Buildings: A Case-Study
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15093276
Abstract: Industrial single-storey buildings are the most diffuse typology of steel construction located in Italy. Most of these existing buildings were erected prior to the enforcement of adequate seismic provisions; hence, crucial attention is paid nowadays… read more here.
Keywords: retrofitting existing; steel; case study; existing industrial ... See more keywords