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This paper proposes a new seismic modification methodology for optimal design of multistory frame structures to avoid damage and attain a robust response to extreme hazar [...]
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Structural weakening and damping is an approach previously proposed for the reduction of seismic forces and drifts in structures. While this approach is very efficient, i [...]
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The intensities f ground motions and structural responses at two sites are correlated. The magnitude of the correlation depends on the distance between the sites and the [...]
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Experiments were performed to evaluate the progressive collapse resistance of steel buildings considering multi-hazard extreme loading. Two 1/3 scale three-story, two-bay [...]
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Acceleration response of simple yielding structures is proportional to its structural strength. Therefore, in order to reduce accelerations, to protect structural element [...]
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In order to better characterize the seismic vulnerability of nonstructural components and equipment and develop effective mitigation measures, the University at Buffalo h [...]
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With the conceptual development of performance-based design, the earthquake engineering community has begun to recognize the importance of controlling both interstory dri [...]
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Dynamic progressive collapse analysis faces a great number of obstacles that often lead to the collapse of the analysis prior to the actual analysis of collapse. Hence, i [...]
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Traditionally, the structure and the controller have been designed separately in buildings. The structure is typically optimized to minimize weight subject to stress and [...]
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Resilience is defined as the ability of engineering and socio-economic systems to rebound after severe disturbances, or disasters, such as earthquakes. This paper present [...]
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