Overview of collapsed buildings in Mexico City after the 19 September 2017 (Mw7.1) earthquake
An intraslab normal-faulting earthquake struck the central region of Mexico on 19 September
2017, leading to the collapse of 44 buildings in Mexico City. After the earthquake, the …
2017, leading to the collapse of 44 buildings in Mexico City. After the earthquake, the …
Performance-based seismic retrofit of RC structures using concentric braced frames equipped with friction dampers and disc springs
In this study, concentric braced frame installed with a friction damper-disc-springs is
proposed to enhance the seismic performance of RC framed structures. The structural …
proposed to enhance the seismic performance of RC framed structures. The structural …
Seismic capacity and vulnerability assessment considering ageing effects: case study—three local Portuguese RC buildings
A high percentage of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings in Portugal were designed and built
before the introduction of modern seismic codes. This research aims to assess the seismic …
before the introduction of modern seismic codes. This research aims to assess the seismic …
[PDF][PDF] Seismic retrofit of steel structures with re-centering friction devices using genetic algorithm and artificial neural network
M Noureldin, MM Gharagoz, J Kim - Steel and Composite Structures, 2023 - swb.skku.edu
In this study, a new recentering friction device (RFD) to retrofit steel moment frame structures
is introduced. The device provides both self-centering and energy dissipation capabilities for …
is introduced. The device provides both self-centering and energy dissipation capabilities for …
[HTML][HTML] Optimal ductility enhancement of RC framed buildings considering different non-invasive retrofitting techniques
MV Requena-Garcia-Cruz, A Morales-Esteban… - Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
Existing RC framed buildings lack significant ductility, especially when they have been built
with pre-code criteria. Improving their ductile capacity can help to prevent them from the …
with pre-code criteria. Improving their ductile capacity can help to prevent them from the …
In-plane seismic performance of different infill wall systems in ductile reinforced concrete frames
The seismic response of infilled frames draws considerable interest in the earthquake
engineering community for the last decades. Whilst the early studies were concerned with …
engineering community for the last decades. Whilst the early studies were concerned with …
[HTML][HTML] Characterization of the microstructure and mechanical behavior of electro-welded wire meshes: A case study in Colombia
M Miranda-Giraldo, C Gonzalez-Olier… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
This article presents an experimental evaluation of electro-welded wire meshes featuring
bars ranging from 6 to 8 mm in diameter, focusing on their monotonic tensile and cyclic …
bars ranging from 6 to 8 mm in diameter, focusing on their monotonic tensile and cyclic …
Seismic performance assessment of weak first-storey RC buildings designed with old and new seismic provisions for Mexico City
J Ruiz-García, Y Cárdenas - Engineering Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper presents the main results of an investigation focused on evaluating the new
seismic design requirements for weak first-story reinforced concrete (RC) buildings …
seismic design requirements for weak first-story reinforced concrete (RC) buildings …
Performance of reinforced concrete moment resisting frames in Sarpol-e Zahab earthquake (November 12, 2017, Mw= 7.3), Iran
MA Najafgholipour, M Khajepour - Earthquakes and Structures, 2023 - koreascience.kr
Reinforced concrete (RC) moment frames are used as lateral seismic load resisting systems
in mid-and high-rise buildings in different regions of the world. Based on the seismic design …
in mid-and high-rise buildings in different regions of the world. Based on the seismic design …
Post-earthquake safety assessment of schools after the 2016 Ecuador M7. 8 earthquake
J Carrillo, CA Arteta, X Vera - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
The 2016 Muisne earthquake generated significant structural damage especially along the
coast of Ecuador. Tests of concrete and reinforcing bars taken from collapsed buildings …
coast of Ecuador. Tests of concrete and reinforcing bars taken from collapsed buildings …