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Force-Chain-Based Analysis of Factors Influencing Pressure Arch Around Tunnel Under Earthquake

Frontiers in Earth Science, 2022
The force chain method is a powerful tool to analyze the pressure arch of a tunnel, which has important influence on the seismic stability of tunnel structures.
Sun Changxin, Zhang Yumin, Guan Lei, Zhang Liye, Peng Jiafeng   +4 more
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Shaking Table Tests of Lead Inserted Small-Sized Laminated Rubber Bearing for Nuclear Component Seismic Isolation

Applied Sciences, 2021
To assure seismic isolation performance against design and beyond design basis earthquakes in the nuclear facility components, the lead inserted small-sized laminated rubber bearings (LRB), which has a 10 kN vertical design load, have been designed and ...
Gyeong-Hoi Koo, Tae-Myung Shin, Sang-Jin Ma   +2 more
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Acceleration tracking performance improvement of multi-dof shaker

Nihon Kikai Gakkai ronbunshu, 2017
Vibration testing using a shaking table is a useful method to examine the vibration characteristics such as aseismic capacity of buildings for earthquakes and ride comfort of vehicles for vertical vibration. However, it’s necessary to design a controller
Mineki OKAMOTO, Yasutaka TAGAWA
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Failure Mechanism and Dynamic Response Characteristics of Loess Slopes Under the Effects of Earthquake and Groundwater

Frontiers in Earth Science, 2022
A large-scale shaking table test was conducted with simulated earthquakes and groundwater to study the dynamic response and instability mechanism of a loess slope with a saturated bottom.
Shaofeng Chai, Shaofeng Chai, Shaofeng Chai, Lanmin Wang, Lanmin Wang, Ping Wang, Ping Wang, Xiaowu Pu, Xiaowu Pu, Shiyang Xu, Shiyang Xu, Shiyang Xu, Haitao Guo, Haitao Guo, Huijuan Wang, Huijuan Wang   +15 more
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Shaking Table Tests to Validate Inelastic Seismic Analysis Method Applicable to Nuclear Metal Components

Applied Sciences, 2021
The main purpose of this study is to perform shaking table tests to validate the inelastic seismic analysis method applicable to pressure-retaining metal components in nuclear power plants (NPPs).
Gyeong-Hoi Koo, Sang-Won Ahn, Jong-Keun Hwang, Jong-Sung Kim   +3 more
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Seismic vulnerability assessment of ancient masonry building: an experimental method [PDF]

, 2010
This paper presents a review of the methods for seismic vulnerability assessment, together with an experimental method based on shaking table testing.
Costa, Alfredo Campos, Lourenço, Paulo B., Mendes, N.   +2 more
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Dynamic characteristics of single door electrical cabinet under rocking: Source reconciliation of experimental and numerical findings

Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 2021
Seismic qualifications of electrical equipment, such as cabinet systems, have been emerging as the key area of nuclear power plants in Korea since the 2016 Gyeongju earthquake, including the high-frequency domain.
Bub-Gyu Jeon, Ho-Young Son, Seung-Hyun Eem, In-Kil Choi, Bu-Seog Ju   +4 more
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Numerical and experimental investigations on seismic response of building frames under influence of soil-structure interaction [PDF]

, 2014
In this study, an enhanced numerical soil-structure model has been developed which treats the behaviour of soil and structure with equal rigour. The proposed numerical soil-structure model has been verified and validated by performing experimental ...
Fatahi, B, Samali, B, Tabatabaiefar, S
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Seismic reliability assessment of classical columns subjected to near-fault ground motions [PDF]

, 2013
A methodology for the performance-based seismic risk assessment of classical columns is presented. Despite their apparent instability, classical columns are, in general, earthquake resistant, as proven from the fact that many classical monuments have ...
Fragiadakis, Michalis, Psycharis, Ioannis, Stefanou, Ioannis   +2 more
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation for Seismic Performance of a Large-Scale LNG Storage Tank Structure Model

Applied Sciences, 2022
As special equipment for storing energy, the safety performance of liquified natural gas (LNG) storage tanks under earthquake action is extremely important.
Zengshun Chen, Zhengang Xu, Lingxiao Teng, Jun Fu, Tao Xu, Zhihang Zhao   +5 more
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