This study presents a methodology to perform a cost-benefit (C/B) analysis to assess
possible options such as retrofitting or reconstruction of structures focused on mitigation of …

This paper presents the results of full-scale experimental validations of the gapped-inclined
bracing (GIB) system, a novel structural device for the seismic retrofit of soft-story buildings …

A reliability-based procedure is proposed to assess and compare the economic
effectiveness of three retrofit alternatives for actual schools located in three zones with …

The paper deals with the generation of practical recommendations for design and retrofit of
schools in Mexico on the basis of modern resiliency ideas and the application of well-known …

Map** seismic risk at the territorial scale is a key process in earthquake-prone countries
since it allows to understand the spatial distribution of risk and its quantification in economic …

Despite its disadvantages, soft story can reduce the damage to the upper floors by
concentrating drift in that specific story provided that large drifts are avoided. Gapped …

A formulation based on structural reliability and cost effectiveness is proposed to provide
recommendations to select the best retrofit strategy for schools with reinforced concrete …

La generación de normas de reparación de daños sísmicos en estructuras escolares de
México vive apenas etapas tempranas. En el presente trabajo se presenta una formulación …

The gapped-inclined bracing (GIB) system is an innovative retrofitting device that was
developed to improve the performance and prevent the collapse of reinforced concrete (RC) …

Aghabeigi et al.(2015) introduced a new method called gapped inclined bracing (GIB) for
retrofitting the old buildings with a first soft-story issue. The basic idea behind this method …