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 …

This paper investigates, analytically and numerically, the seismic performance of a rocking
frame which exhibits flag-shaped hysteretic behavior. The present study establishes the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

This paper investigates the rocking response and stability analysis of an array of slender
columns caped with a rigid beam which are vertically restrained with elastic prestressed …

This study focuses on structural systems, which are particularly attractive for bridge design.
Specifically, it investigates the seismic performance of single-column bridges, which are …

Numerous existing structures exhibit rocking behavior during earthquakes, and there is a
continuing need to retrofit these structures to prevent collapse. In addition, while rocking …

This technical note investigates the dynamic response and stability of a rocking frame that
consists of two identical free-standing slender columns capped with a freely supported rigid …

Results obtained for rigid structures suggest that rocking can be used as seismic response
modification strategy. However, actual structures are not rigid: structural elements where …