This paper presents the preliminary results of a recent experimental study testing the lateral cyclic displacement capacity of limited ductile reinforced concrete (RC) wa [...]

This paper outlines the development of the Australian Earthquake Loading Standard, AS1170.4 published in 2007. Australia is a country of low to moderate seismicity with a [...]

This paper presents a promising earthquake protection method by placing rubber-soil mixtures (RSM) around the foundation of structures for absorbing seismic energy and ex [...]

This paper presents results from an extensive study investigating the seismic performance of ‘soft-storey’ buildings. Such buildings, rely on the moment and axial act [...]