Nonlinear dynamic analysis of reinforced concrete structures requires a thorough understanding of behavior of structural elements for all levels of performance, especiall [...]

A 6-story RC building with base isolation using rubber bearings and viscous dampers has been recently built in Shanghai. Since the building is founded on soft soil, conce [...]

This paper explores the viability of using energy dissipators for implementing earthquake-resistant measures for common vulnerable buildings in Chile. Hysteretic devices [...]

Base isolation is one of the most innovative and successful solutions for seismic protection of building structures. In countries like Japan, China, Russia, Italy and USA [...]

This work presents a parametrical numerical study of pounding between short-to-mid height RC framed buildings with aligned slabs. The study consists in analyzing the dyna [...]

This work presents the results of experiments on four prototype buckling restrained braces. The devices were designed and built by the authors; consist basically of a ste [...]

Many buildings in Spain are vulnerable to the design earthquakes mainly because the former Spanish code required only low lateral strength and did not contain any ductili [...]

A seismic risk assessment of an informal settlement (in Mérida, Venezuela) is presented. IVIM and NVIM methodologies are used. NVIM concludes that the buildings are vuln [...]