Firstly, the model using beam-column elements with fiber discretization to consider in-plane and out-of-plane interaction of infill walls was elaborated. Then, in order t [...]

Step-terrace RC moment frame, which foundations are not at same elevation level, is one of typical structures in mountain cities and its seismic behavior is different fro [...]

The self-centering steel plate shear wall (SC-SPSW) is a new seismic load-resisting system that combines the steel plate shear walls (SPSWs) and the post-tensioned (PT) b [...]

Seismic performance of inclined micropiles on the liquefiable soils is a complex problem. The traditional analytical closed from solutions is often difficult to meet the [...]

Torsional response of structures would be changed while some lateral load resisting members yield. The present article pertains to nonlinear vibration characteristics and [...]

The M8.0 Wenchuan Earthquake was one of the most catastrophic earthquakes in modern history ,which happened in WencChuan county Sichuan province at 14:28 on May 12, 2008. [...]

The insulation member of high voltage electrical equipment is constitutive of porcelain insulator. The porcelain insulator is made by a kind of brittle material and it ha [...]

Previous earthquake disasters have shown that irregular structures tend to cause torsional damage. Although scholars all over the world have contributed much in torsion e [...]