Abstract The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 (SFDRR) highlights
the importance of scientific research, supporting the 'availability and application of science …

This state-of-the-art review provides an overview of the evolution of self-centering structures
from early historical structures that inherently exhibited a recentering response to modern …

This paper presents the shake table test results of a novel system for the design of precast
reinforced concrete bridges. The specimen comprises a slab and four precast columns. The …

Unreinforced masonry structures, particularly façade walls, are seismically vulnerable due to
their weak connections with adjacent walls, floors, and/or roofs. During an earthquake, such …

The seismic response of freestanding elements is typically extremely critical, and this is
associated with a high seismic risk in the case of museum objects and artefacts. This paper …

Rapid urban growth has been paired with a rapid increase in the demand for high‐rise
buildings, and has accelerated the need for develo** more resilient high‐rise buildings in …

The accurate description of the dynamics of dry-joint masonry structures strongly relies on
the characterisation of the interaction at the units' interfaces. Several experimental …

As structures are built taller and more slender, their response becomes increasingly
sensitive to dynamic loads that are induced by the buildings' higher‐frequency vibration …

Advances in nonlinear dynamic analysis of dams have not completely resolved concerns
over modeling confidence and analysis accuracy. Verification and validation offer accuracy …

A blind prediction contest was organized to evaluate the ability of different modeling
approaches to simulate the seismic rocking response of a full‐scale four‐column podium …