Performance of Structures with Passive Energy Dissipators
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the earthquake performance of structures with passive energy dissipators. This
Structural Control of Dynamic Blast Loading
H. Kit Miyamoto and Douglas Taylor ASCE Conf. Proc. 103, 116 (2000) For full access to this technical paper click here
Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of 230-kV Porcelain Transformer Bushings
Amir S. Gilani, Andrew S. Whittaker, and Gregory L. Fenves Earthquake Spectra 17, 597 (2001) For full access to this
Retrofit Strategies and Guidelines for Public Schools and Hospitals in Istanbul, Turkey
A task committee comprised of local structural engineers and earthquake engineering experts from abroad was formed to assess
Seismic Performance Improvement of A Torsional Irregular Concrete Shear Wall Building Using Toggle-Brace-Dampers
This paper describes a preliminary-assessment case study for seismic performance improvement of a stiffness and strength asymmetric concrete
Next Generation Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering for Steel Moment Frame Buildings with Dampers
Steel Special Moment Resisting Frames (SMRFs) with Viscous Damping Devices (VDDs) have been used by authors for design
Best Design Practices for Seismic Evaluation and Preservation of Historic Buildings
Two historic and distinctive building complexes, located in downtown Sacramento, were targeted for seismic evaluation and rehabilitation as
Response of Structures with Viscous Dampers Subjected to Large Earthquakes
Fluid Viscous dampers are added to building to protect its structural, nonstructural components, and contents. Dampers are designed to
Application of Seismic Dampers to Special Moment Frames
The application of seismic protection devices such as dampers has fundamentally altered the landscape of earthquake engineering and
Global Experience: Seismic Risk Reduction And Disaster Reconstruction Programs
Nearly 40% of the largest cities in the world and hundreds of millions of people live in areas