A shake table protocol for seismic assessment and qualification of acceleration‐sensitive
nonstructural elements (NEs) is developed. The paper critically reviews existing protocols …

Switching power cabinets are critical equipment that converts alternating current (AC) to
direct current (DC) for electrical power system of telecommunication buildings. Post …

Investigating pulley wireway systems equipped with friction dampers as alternatives to
traditional exposed raceway light fixtures, this study adheres to the ICC-ES AC156 standard …

Electrical equipment with a large size and load is often connected to a foundation using
bolts. However, these bolted connections are less stable during an earthquake because …

In this paper, the performances of two electrical cabinet specimens during shake table tests
are described in detail in terms of the observed damage and their measured peak transient …

Improving the seismic performance of equipment is required for safety of nuclear power
plants (NPPs). In particular, electric cabinets are installed in multiple places of NPP and …

A containerized edge data center (CEDC) is a critical node of the 5G telecommunication
network. It is essential to maintain the functionality of CEDCs during and after earthquakes …

A nuclear power plant (NPP) piping is designed against low-frequency earthquakes.
However, earthquakes that can occur at NPP sites in the eastern part of the United States …

Safe operation of nuclear power plants during an earthquake requires continued operation
of safety related electrical equipment as intended. Such equipment are mounted in electrical …

In recent years, earthquakes have caused more damage to nonstructural components, such
as mechanical and electrical equipment and piping systems, than to structural components …