A Bayesian model for truncated regression for the estimation of empirical ground-motion models

NM Kuehn, T Kishida, M AlHamaydeh… - Bulletin of Earthquake …, 2020 - Springer
We present a Bayesian model for the estimation of ground-motion models that allows one to
account for truncated data. Truncated data occurs in ground-motion model development …

Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment for United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain

R Sawires, JA Peláez, M Hamdache - Applied Sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
A probabilistic seismic hazard assessment in terms of peak ground acceleration (PGA) and
spectral acceleration (SA) values, for both 10% and 5% probability of exceedance in 50 …

Probabilistic incremental dynamic analysis for seismic isolation systems through integration with the NHERI-SimCenter performance-based engineering application

M AlHamaydeh, A Maky, M ElKafrawy - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
In the wake of the 1994 Northridge and 1995 Kobe earthquakes, structural designers
adopted performance-based engineering concepts instead of traditional deterministic …

[HTML][HTML] Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment of the Southwestern Region of Saudi Arabia

M Arfa, HA Awad, H Abbas, JA Peláez, R Sawires - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
In relation to its rapid infrastructure expansion, exemplified by projects like the Najran Valley
Dam or the rehabilitation of agricultural terraces, Saudi Arabia stands out among the …

[HTML][HTML] Probabilistic seismic hazard assessment for the United Arab Emirates using integrated seismic source model

SA Barakat, MG Arab, RA Awad, DAH Malkawi… - Journal of Asian Earth …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study emphasizes the role of active faults as seismogenic sources in probabilistic
seismic hazard assessments (PSHA) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). An extensive PSHA …

Western Mexico seismic source model for the seismic hazard assessment of the Jalisco-Colima-Michoacán region

R Sawires, MA Santoyo, JA Peláez, J Henares - Natural Hazards, 2021 - Springer
The Mexican subduction zone, the Gulf of California spreading center, as well as the triple
junction point around the Jalisco and the Michoacán Blocks, represents the most active …

Nonlinear finite element modeling of circular geopolymer concrete columns with GFRP bars and spirals

K Megahed, FM Amin, M Al Hamaydeh - AIP Conference Proceedings, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
A Nonlinear finite element model was developed to simulate the performance of geopolymer
concrete columns reinforced with fiberreinforced polymer (FRP) bars. The proposed model …

Comprehensive Analysis of Seismicity and Seismic Hazard in the Surroundings of the United Arab Emirates

R Sawires, JA Peláez - Environmental Hazards in the Arabian Gulf Region, 2024 - Springer
Seismic activity is typically mild to moderate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). However,
because of its close proximity to seismically active areas like the Zagros-Biltis Fold Thrust …

Deconvolution of Contaminated Acceleration Signals Recorded via Moving Sensors on Bridges

FM Amin, M AlHamaydeh, A Khalil - International Conference on …, 2023 - Springer
Bridge modal properties can be identified upon processing of instrumentation
measurements (primarily accelerations). The required data processing is typically easily …

GIS-BIM Based Regional Seismic Risk Assessment for Dubai, UAE

AM Maky - 2023 - dspace.aus.edu
In the last two decades, the construction sector in UAE has been expanded to include a high
range of tall and supertall buildings. Geographically, this region is surrounded by multiple …