Uplift of a structure is a seismic isolation technique: it works as a structural fuse limiting the
maximum base moment (rocking foundation) or base shear (rocking podium) transferred to …

Uplifting of a structure is a seismic isolation technique: it works as a structural fuse limiting
the maximum base moment (rocking foundation) or base shear (rocking podium) transferred …

Allowing structures to uplift modifies their seismic response; uplifting works as a mechanical
fuse and limits the forces transmitted to the superstructure. However, engineers are …

Seismic design tools are based on surrogate models of the designed structure and the
responses of those surrogates to earthquake ground motions. To design symmetric flexible …

Seismic design tools are based on surrogate models of the designed structure and the
responses of those surrogates to earthquake ground motions. To design symmetric flexible …

Numerous structures uplift under the influence of strong ground motion. Although many
researchers have investigated the effects of base uplift on very stiff (ideally rigid) structures …

Rocking action at the foundation-structure interface has long been proposed to isolate
structures from strong ground motion. In this paper, the fundamental concept of rocking …

This paper presents a three-dimensional finite element model to predict the shake-table
response of a rocking bridge-like specimen. The numerical model is statistically validated …

Predicting the displacement and force response of flexible rocking structures to ground
motion is important for their assessment and design. Insofar as practical, it is desirable to …

Previous studies cleared that rocking behaviors can reduce seismic damages of some
buildings. Based on this knowledge, some rocking structural systems which are allowed to …