Sloshing is a well-known phenomenon in liquid storage tanks subjected to base or body motions. In recent years the use of baffles for reducing the sloshing effects in tan [...]

In this study the nonlinear finite element analysis has been employed to find out how the properties of ties, either vertical or horizontal, affect the seismic behavior o [...]

To increase the tendency of practicing engineers, engaged in the seismic design and evaluation of structural systems, to performing dynamic or Time History Analyses (THA) [...]

The true behavior of structural systems is dynamic, that in many cases can not be simplified to static. The most versatile tool for structural dynamic analyses, is time i [...]

In this study, the potentialities of an innovative hybrid technique for the simultaneous flexural and shear/punching strengthening of existing Reinforced Concrete (RC) be [...]

Real concrete strength can be assessed using in situ test methods and is essential for rehabilitation of old and damaged structures and bridges to resist induced loads du [...]

Of the three kinds of shelters required after the occurrence of a destructive earthquake in a populated area, namely emergency shelters, temporary shelters, and permanent [...]

The number and severity of natural disasters have increased continuously over recent decades, especially in developing countries. The World Bank has estimated that 97 per [...]

Damages created in several relatively new buildings in recent earthquakes have shown that some of seismic design codes, which are strength-based, do not necessarily resul [...]