Today, Nonlinear Time-History Analysis (NLTHA) is one of the key methods to estimate the dynamic response of engineering structures with adequate accuracy. Particularly, [...]

In performance based earthquake engineering, Nonlinear Time History Analysis (NLTHA) is recognized as an efficient tool for reliable estimation of seismic demands. Knowin [...]

The development and upgrade of the standard provisions presenting minimum engineering requirements for design and construction of buildings, also known as building codes, [...]

Damage to nonstructural components may conduce heavy financial losses and injuries; therefore, it is a necessity for these components to be carefully designed for seismic [...]

Experience of resent earthquakes such as Northridge- US (1994) or Izmit-Turkey (1999) earthquake have shown that industrial facilities are vulnerable to earthquakes and t [...]

Unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings represent the largest portion of residential buildings in Iran. From this stock a large percentage consists of brick buildings with p [...]

A T: The performa T ance of a str ructural system can be est timated using a non-linea static analy which ha found g ar ysis as widespread use in perfor w u rmance based [...]

Useful technology and knowledge for disaster reduction is conceptualized in "implementation technology". It consists of three elements "implementation oriented technology [...]