Posttensioned bridge rocking systems have emerged as an alternative to traditional ductility
design where substructure elements, such as columns and piles, are designed to dissipate …

The nonlinear response of shallow foundations has been studied experimentally and
analytically. However, the engineering community is not yet convinced of the applicability of …

The capability of a simplified approach to model the behaviour of shallow foundations during
earthquakes is explored by numerical simulation of a series of shaking table tests performed …

In order to investigate the seismic failure characteristics of a structure on the liquefiable
ground, a series of shaking table tests were conducted based on a plaster model of a three …

This paper presents the results of a series of shake table tests of two 460-mm-diameter
columns supported on 1.5-meter-square shallow rocking foundations. The tests were …

This article studies the seismic performance of a rocking-isolated bridge pier on surface
foundation, resting on sand. A series of reduced-scale shaking table tests are conducted …

Recent studies have highlighted the potential advantages of allowing inelastic foundation
response during strong seismic shaking. Such an alternative seismic design philosophy, in …

This paper presents new results of centrifuge model tests exploring the behavior of rocking
shallow foundations embedded in dry sand, which provides a variety of factors of safety for …

Recent studies have highlighted the beneficial role of foundation uplifting and the potential
effectiveness of guiding the plastic hinge into the foundation soil by allowing full mobilization …

A new paradigm has now emerged in performance-based seismic design of soil–foundation–
structure systems. Instead of imposing strict safety limits on forces and moments transmitted …