In this paper a general sensitivity-based gradient methodology developed to investigate the relation between seismic performance reduction and regularity of brace overstr [...]

This paper analyzes the dynamic behavior of partially restrained seismically isolated (PRSI) bridges. These are a particular class of multi-span seismically isolated brid [...]

Viscoelastic devices have proven to be very efficient devices for new buildings and seismic retrofitting of existing structures. They are usually obtained by using copoly [...]

In this paper a design method for buckling-restrained braced steel frames is examined. The proposed method aims to obtain an uniform yielding of all Buckling Restrained B [...]

High Damping Rubber (HDR), commonly used for seismic isolation devices, may also be used to produce passive dissipation devices. HDR-based devices have a number of advant [...]

The performance of multi-span steel-concrete composite bridges in recent seismic events has shown that these structures are very sensitive to earthquake loading. Extensiv [...]