A rocking podium structure is a class of structures consisting of a superstructure placed on
top of a rigid slab supported by free‐standing columns. The free‐standing columns respond …

Rocking podium structures (RPSs) refer to a wide class of structural systems in which the
base storey consisting of freestanding columns that can uplift during seismic excitations …

Rocking podium structures consist of rocking columns supporting a platform to achieve
kinematic seismic isolation of the superstructure above. This article presents detailed finite …

This paper investigates the problem of sizing the width of tall free-standing columns with a
given height which are intended to rock, yet shall remain stable during the maximum …

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 …

A new finite element model to analyze the seismic response of deformable rocking bodies
and rocking structures is presented. The model comprises a set of beam elements to …

Unlike conventional seismic design, the columns of a rocking frame are designed to uplift
and pivot during earthquake excitation. This paper investigates, analytically and numerically …

The response of a rigid rocking block is traditionally described by its tilt angle. This is a
correct description, but this paper suggests that describing rocking via displacements is …

In the present study the seismic response of elastic single degree of freedom oscillators
placed on the top of a rocking storey is examined. A storey comprised of columns that may …

The seismic response of rocking frames that consist of a rigid beam freely supported on rigid
freestanding rectangular piers has received recent attention in the literature. Past studies …