The current performance-based seismic design philosophy of reinforced concrete (RC) structures relies on the proper detailing of plastic hinge regions where most of the i [...]

An earthquake with a moment magnitude reported as 6.0 from INGV (Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia); occurred at 03:36 AM (local time) on 24 August 2016 in t [...]

A novel device, called vibrating barrier (ViBa), that aims to reduce the vibrations of adjacent structures subjected to ground motion waves has been recently proposed. Th [...]

The dynamics of simple linear and nonlinear oscillators are explored conceptually using the potential well analogue. The model reveals useful conceptual interpretations o [...]

A scaled physical model of a nonlinear elastic moment resisting frame is designed and tested both statically and dynamically with the aim to validate a numerical model as [...]

The seismic behaviour of masonry structures strengthened with fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials has received very little attention experimentally and theoretically [...]