Reliability-based optimization of multiple nonlinear PTMDs for seismic retrofitting of buildings

LFF Miguel, RH Lopez, AJ Torii, AT Beck - Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Recent Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA) for Chile has indicated a
significant increase in PGA values currently adopted in the country. Thus, assessing the …

Multi-hazard assessment of transmission line systems subjected to independent non-concurrent turbulent winds and ground accelerations

LFF Miguel, F Alminhana, JWS Brito, DM Sousa… - Structural Safety, 2023 - Elsevier
The design of transmission lines is based on the Load and Resistance Factor Design
approach, considering that their collapse limit state is governed by climatic actions (wind …

Probabilistic seismic hazard assessment for Western Mexico

R Sawires, JA Peláez, MA Santoyo - Engineering Geology, 2023 - Elsevier
An updated probabilistic seismic hazard analysis in terms of peak ground acceleration and
spectral acceleration values, for B, B/C, and C NEHRP site classes, for a 5% and 10 …

GRASS GIS for topographic and geophysical mapping of the Peru-Chile Trench

P Lemenkova - Forum geografic, 2020 - papers.ssrn.com
The study area is located along the western continental margins of South America, Peru-
Chile Trench south-east Pacific Ocean, geographically encompasses 90 to 60 W longitude …

Performance based assessment of transmission lines to seismic events

LFF Miguel, F Alminhana, AT Beck - Engineering Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
Typical transmission line steel lattice towers are not designed for seismic excitations, based
on the assumption that their ultimate limit state is governed by climatic actions (wind and …

Reassessing the seismic hazard in the Cusco area, Peru: New contribution coming from an archaeoseismological survey on Inca remains

A Combey, L Audin, D Gandreau, C Benavente… - Quaternary …, 2022 - Elsevier
Devastated by two earthquakes in historical times (1650 and 1950 CE), the Cusco Basin is
now characterized by dense and chaotic urbanization that makes it even more vulnerable …

Monumental Inca remains and past seismic disasters: A relational database to support archaeoseismological investigations and cultural heritage preservation in the …

A Combey, A Tricoche, L Audin, D Gandreau… - Journal of South …, 2021 - Elsevier
As recent dramatic and numerous examples demonstrate, earthquakes still constitute a
significant threat to cultural heritage (Bam 2003; L'Aquila 2009; Haiti 2010; Nepal 2015). By …

Identifying damage mechanisms of gymnasium structure damaged by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake based on biaxial excitation

A Suzuki, T Fujita, Y Kimura - Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract During the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake, gymnasium buildings sustained unexpected
structural damage, preventing their use as evacuation shelters. This study examines one …

Application of Bayesian calculation to determine logic-tree weights for ground motion prediction equations: Seismological case studies in Taiwan

JP Wang, YH Lin - Engineering Geology, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper presents a new application of the Bayesian approach to objectively determine
logic-tree weights for ground motion prediction equations (GMPEs) used in seismic hazard …

On the development of region and site-specific ground motion prediction model for the region of I-lan, Taiwan

VB Phung, CN Nguyen, BS Huang - Engineering Geology, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract this study presents the development of a region-and-site specific ground motion
model (GMM) based on ground motion data obtained from the I-lan alluvial basin in …