The multiple uncertainties of soil properties and ground motions significantly affect the
seismic response of high concrete face rockfill dams (CFRDs). Three types of randomness …

The study analyzes the influence of double concave friction pendulum (DCFP) isolator
properties on the seismic performance of isolated multispan continuous deck bridges. The …

The expanding infrastructural projects together with the prior historical records of significant
earthquakes including the deadliest 2005 Kashmir earthquake in the Himalayan region …

The possibility of pounding on isolated structures with surrounding moat walls is one of the
concerns in the design of isolation systems, especially in pulse-type near-field earthquakes …

The capabilities of data-driven models based on machine learning (ML) algorithms in
offering accurate predictions of structural responses efficiently have been demonstrated in …

The design and analysis of base-isolated structures are critical for ensuring seismic
performance and safety. Nevertheless, to effectively design and analyze base-isolated …

Residual displacement exists in the traditional friction pendulum bearings (FPB) under the
action of earthquakes, which makes them fail to self-reset. In view of this, a new type of FPB …

Conventional base isolation has been commonly used to protect structures against
destructive earthquakes. However, base-isolated structures can be vulnerable to ground …

The isolation systems based on sliding friction have gained the attention of researchers
recently due to their low cost and high efficiency. The isolation layer plays a vital role in the …

This study comprehensively studied the bolt bearing behavior on the influence of friction
based self-centering prestressed concrete (SCPC) frames. Based on the mechanism and …