[HTML][HTML] Innovations in earthquake risk reduction for resilience: Recent advances and challenges

F Freddi, C Galasso, G Cremen, A Dall'Asta… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 (SFDRR) highlights
the importance of scientific research, supporting the 'availability and application of science …

The advancement of seismic isolation and energy dissipation mechanisms based on friction

C Zhang, A Ali - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
The historical development and practical implementation of structural base isolation systems
that work on the principle of friction are discussed in the light of analytical, numerical, and …

[HTML][HTML] A sand-rubber deformable granular layer as a low-cost seismic isolation strategy in developing countries: Experimental investigation

A Tsiavos, NA Alexander, A Diambra, E Ibraim… - Soil Dynamics and …, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper presents experimental investigations on the feasibility of using a sand-rubber
deformable granular layer as a low-cost seismic isolation strategy for developing countries …

Investigation on low-cost friction-based isolation systems for masonry building structures: Experimental and numerical studies

C Zhang, A Ali, L Sun - Engineering structures, 2021 - Elsevier
Masonry structures do not exhibit adequate seismic performance but they are still the most
commonly constructed buildings across the globe. To enhance their seismic capacity and to …

Performance of geotechnical seismic isolation system using rubber‐soil mixtures in centrifuge testing

HH Tsang, DP Tran, WY Hung… - … & Structural Dynamics, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Geotechnical seismic isolation (GSI) system involves the dynamic interaction between
structure and low‐modulus foundation material, such as rubber‐soil mixtures (RSM). Whilst …

Large‐scale field testing of geotechnical seismic isolation of structures using gravel‐rubber mixtures

D Pitilakis, A Anastasiadis, A Vratsikidis… - Earthquake …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
We present the results of a large‐scale experimental campaign performed on the prototype
structure of EuroProteas in Thessaloniki, Greece, to assess the effectiveness of gravel …

Seismic isolation effect of rubber-sand mixture cushion under different site classes based on a simplified analysis model

M Wu, W Tian, J He, F Liu, J Yang - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake …, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of rubber-sand mixture (RSM) cushion in geotechnical seismic isolation (GSI)
systems is an emerging technique for protecting buildings in earthquake-prone areas. The …

Analytical design models for geotechnical seismic isolation systems

HH Tsang - Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Geotechnical Seismic Isolation (GSI) can be defined as a new category of seismic
isolation techniques that involve the dynamic interaction between the structural system and …

Large-scale experimental investigation of a low-cost PVC 'sand-wich'(PVC-s) seismic isolation for developing countries

A Tsiavos, A Sextos, A Stavridis, M Dietz… - Earthquake …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
This study presents a large-scale experimental investigation on the seismic performance of
an innovative, low-cost seismic isolation system for developing countries. It is based on the …

[HTML][HTML] Low-cost hybrid design of masonry structures for developing countries: Shaking table tests

A Tsiavos, A Sextos, A Stavridis, M Dietz… - Soil Dynamics and …, 2021 - Elsevier
This study presents a large-scale shaking table investigation aimed at the development of a
dual, low-cost hybrid design approach for the reduction of seismic damage in developing …