The paper deals with the seismic protection of existing buildings using external viscous damper systems to increase energy dissipation capacity. Usually the addition of d [...]

Viscous dampers are energy dissipation devices widely employed for the seismic control of new and existing building frames. To date, the performance of systems equipped w [...]

In the last few decades, high damping natural rubber (HDNR) bearings have been extensively employed for seismic isolation of bridges and buildings because of their low ho [...]

The seismic-induced pounding between adjacent buildings is an undesirable event that can cause major damage and even structural collapse for structures with inadequate se [...]

This work proposes an analytical technique for the analysis of the effects of axial loads on the dynamic behaviour and seismic response of tall and slender bridge piers. [...]

This paper presents a probabilistic methodology for the optimal risk-based design of linear viscous/visco-elastic dampers in single and/or coupled buildings [1]. The unce [...]

This paper analyzes the dynamic behavior of partially restrained seismically isolated (PRSI) bridges. These are a particular class of multi-span seismically isolated brid [...]

Earthquake ground motion excitation can induce pounding in adjacent buildings with inadequate separation distance. This hazard is particularly relevant in densely inhabit [...]