In nonlinear Response analysis of reinforce concrete (RC) structures and/or members, the shear effect is usually neglected for the members with large shear span ratio, su [...]

This paper gives a nonlinear seismic response analysis method of reinforced concrete core-tube, which is key lateral-force-resisting member of the steel-concrete hybrid s [...]

In order to quantify the seismic risk of China, a probabilistic seismic risk model has been developed as a joined effort between the Institute of Engineering Mechanics (I [...]

Owing to problems such as iterative sensitivity and complex degree of structural shape, the application of the topology optimization method in structural seismic design i [...]

Index-based insurance has been recognised as a means to increase the viability of micro-insurance systems. In agriculture insurance, such schemes have already been tested [...]