In this work, we present a modal shape identification technique for an existing steel stairway located within the building complex comprising the Civil Engineering depart [...]

This study presents a numerical investigation of the influence of spatial variability of earthquake ground motion, site effects and Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI) pheno [...]

An investigation of SSI effects on the seismic response of the Prefecture building in the island of Lefkas is conducted, based on recordings of an earthquake excitation a [...]

A hybrid base isolation system was used to retrofit two residential buildings in Solarino, Sicily. Subsequently, five free vibration tests were carried out in one of thes [...]

In this work, we present two sub-categories of models for reproducing the mechanical response of high damping rubber bearings, which is a base isolation system that is co [...]

Wind turbines are renewable energy sources that are continuously increasing in numbers and seize. The main structural part, which is the tall tower and its foundation sup [...]

This work focuses on the dynamic response of nuclear power plant mechanical sub-systems (i.e., main cooling system, steam generators, emergency cooling injection tanks an [...]

In this work, a modal shape identification procedure for a flexible steel stairway located within a building complex at Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece is pr [...]

This study focuses on the assessment of the selection process of real records on the basis of EC8 provisions, through the performance of nonlinear dynamic analyses of a m [...]