Several recent research studies have demonstrated that the seismic performance of low-
aspect-ratio reinforced concrete (RC) shear walls (ie, defined herein as walls with height-to …

Since its commissioning in 2004, the UC San Diego Large High-Performance Outdoor
Shake Table (LHPOST) has enabled the seismic testing of large structural, geostructural and …

This paper investigates the response of tilt-up (referred to as “big-box”) buildings subjected
to two extreme hazards to which they have been observed to be susceptible—high winds …

Most previous research on seismic performance of cross-laminated timber (CLT) structures
focused on platform-type construction. This paper investigates the seismic performance and …

Masonry infill walls are commonly used in the frames of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings
around the world. The seismic performance of these buildings is strongly affected by the …

Reinforced concrete (RC) frame buildings containing unreinforced masonry infill walls are
commonly used in structural systems around the world. The performance of this type of …

In this paper, the in-plane deformability of floors in Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures has
been investigated in order to establish the role of lightening elements made of both …

This paper summarizes a study whose primary objectives were to develop a model for
nonlinear static analysis of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings, considering the flexibility …

In-plane floor deformability is an important issue for the correct assessment of the behaviour
of Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures subjected to seismic loads. Several studies have …

The paper addresses the problem of determining the mechanical characteristics of an
orthotropic slab that best represents the in-plane behavior of a complex reinforced concrete …