The dynamic response of a traditional Japanese wooden shrine is investigated experimentally by means of a series of shaking table test. Traditional wooden shrines in Japa [...]

Piezoelectric bolt-type sensor was used to estimate predominant frequencies of vertical vibration of bridge located at Yurihonjo city, Japan. The equipment was first test [...]

This paper reports an attempt to infer some vibration characteristics (especially, predominant frequency) of base isolated buildings using microtremor measurements. A com [...]

The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is the most famous historical site in Peru; site which was declared as world cultural heritage by UNESCO in 1983 and also as one of the N [...]

In August 15th, 2007, the central coast of Peru was struck by an earthquake of magnitude 7.9, which epicenter was located 60 km west of Pisco city and 150 km south of Lim [...]