Seismic performance upgrade of substandard RC buildings with different structural systems using advanced retrofit techniques
There has been ongoing deliberation to arrive at promising retrofit strategies for pre-seismic
code reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Against this backdrop, the research reported in …
code reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Against this backdrop, the research reported in …
Probabilistic seismic hazard analysis and spectral accelerations for United Arab Emirates
In recent years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has experienced an unprecedented growth
which is coupled with the increase in seismic activity in the surroundings. Previous studies …
which is coupled with the increase in seismic activity in the surroundings. Previous studies …
Seismic performance and cost analysis of UHPC tall buildings in UAE with ductile coupled shear walls
The superior mechanical characteristics of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) have
attracted the interest of many researchers worldwide. Researchers have attempted to …
attracted the interest of many researchers worldwide. Researchers have attempted to …
[HTML][HTML] Spatial distribution of natural hazards and their proximity to heritage sites: Case of the United Arab Emirates
MM Yagoub, AA Al Yammahi - International Journal of Disaster Risk …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
investigated World Heritage sites and listed some in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) …
investigated World Heritage sites and listed some in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) …
Probabilistic seismic hazard analysis for rock sites in the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ra's Al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates
G Aldama-Bustos, JJ Bommer, CH Fenton, PJ Stafford - Georisk, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is undergoing very rapid development with one of the
highest construction rates in the world. A number of studies of the seismic hazard in the UAE …
highest construction rates in the world. A number of studies of the seismic hazard in the UAE …
A practical probabilistic earthquake hazard analysis tool: case study Marmara region
Earthquakes have a damaging impact on the economic welfare and resilience of
communities, particularly in developing countries. Seismic hazard assessment is the first …
communities, particularly in developing countries. Seismic hazard assessment is the first …
Analytically derived fragility relationships for the modern high‐rise buildings in the UAE
A Mwafy - The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Investigating and planning for the expected damage that may hit the earthquake‐prone
areas in the UAE should be undertaken in order to predict and mitigate earthquake losses …
areas in the UAE should be undertaken in order to predict and mitigate earthquake losses …
Land in water: The study of land reclamation and artificial islands formation in the uae coastal zone: A remote sensing and gis perspective
The United Arab Emirate's rapid population growth is coupled with an increase in the
consumption of natural resources such as fresh air, sunlight, land, and water. In the past two …
consumption of natural resources such as fresh air, sunlight, land, and water. In the past two …
Developing a seismic source model for the Arabian Plate
A seismic source model is developed for the entire Arabian Plate, which has been affected
by a number of earthquakes in the past and in recent times. Delineation and characterization …
by a number of earthquakes in the past and in recent times. Delineation and characterization …
Significance of severe distant and moderate close earthquakes on design and behavior of tall buildings
A Mwafy, A Elnashai, R Sigbjörnsson… - The Structural Design …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Many sites around the world may be subjected to severe distant earthquakes alongside
moderate‐size, short source‐to‐site distance events. The two scenarios have different …
moderate‐size, short source‐to‐site distance events. The two scenarios have different …