Large-capacity atmospheric tanks are widely used to store liquids, such as oil or liquefied natural gas. The seismic risk of such industrial facilities is considerably hi [...]

The finite element method (FEM) is often employed to create detailed models for the seismic assessment and design of liquid storage tanks. This comprehensive approach off [...]

Valuable objects, or contents, are often hosted in multi-storey buildings. Such a valuable inventory may be damaged during an earthquake causing unacceptable losses (e.g. [...]

Nonlinear response history analysis (NRHA) is the most realistic seismic performance assessment method. NRHA requires the selection of acceleration time-histories, which [...]

The paper examines different approaches for modeling the seismic response of blocks that are either rigid or flexible. Simple models that are based on beam-column element [...]

Rocking motion implies that a structure under seismic loading exhibits rigid body rotation around pre-defined pivot points. Its stability primarily relies on utilizing th [...]

The variability in the seismic demand and capacity of a steel frame having beam hinges with uncertain properties is investigated through Incremental Dynamic Analysis (IDA [...]

In this paper, we combine downhole observations and broadband ground motion synthetics evaluated at three downhole array sites in the Los Angeles Basin, to investigate th [...]