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Influence of damage degree of recycled coarse aggregate concrete-filled steel tube columns strengthened with envelope steel jacket under seismic load

open access: yesJournal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
In order to discuss the influence of damage degree of recycled coarse aggregate concrete-filled steel tube columns strengthened with envelope steel jacket (ESJ) under seismic load, eight columns were designed and manufactured to simulate seismic loading,
Changwen Zhou   +6 more
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INFLUENCE OF STRAINING BEAMS ON THE SEISMIC FRAGILITY OF DOUBLE-COLUMN BRIDGE PIERS [PDF]

open access: yesCivil Engineering Journal, 2019
The piers of girder bridges have a very important role on the safety of the structural system to earthquakes. This paper addresses the seismic fragility of double-column (DC) bridge piers by focusing on the influence of the straining beams and the ...
Yuye Zhang, Feng Xiao , Jahangir Badar
doaj   +1 more source

Numerical Simulation of the Seismic Damage of Daikai Station Based on Pushover Analyses

open access: yesBuildings, 2023
Numerical analysis is an important method for the study of seismic performance of underground structures. Current research on the seismic damage of Daikai station and the subway tunnel during the Great Hanshin earthquake mainly focuses on the dynamic ...
Yuefeng Yang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Seismic vulnerability of churches in Faial and Pico islands, Azores [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Earthquakes represent one of the main cause of serious damage and loss of historic and architectural heritage. Interventions to preserve these building should start with a careful knowledge and assessment of their seismic vulnerability, in order to ...
Costa, A.   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Ensemble‐based soil liquefaction assessment: Leveraging CPT data for enhanced predictions

open access: yesCivil Engineering Design, Volume 7, Issue 1, Page 23-35, March 2025.
Abstract This study focuses on predicting soil liquefaction, a critical phenomenon that can significantly impact the stability and safety of structures during seismic events. Accurate liquefaction assessment is vital for geotechnical engineering, as it informs the design and mitigation strategies needed to safeguard infrastructure and reduce the risk ...
Arsham Moayedi Far, Masoud Zare
wiley   +1 more source

Seismic response of high strength steel frames equipped with energy dissipation bays subjected to seismic sequences

open access: yesCase Studies in Construction Materials
Most of the seismic codes currently used are based on isolated earthquakes, whereas most earthquakes are seismic sequences acting repeatedly. In contrast to isolated earthquake scenarios, seismic sequences involve a series of seismic events, including a ...
Fuming Wang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Seismic vulnerability maps of Timisoara historical center based on fragility curves [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
The seismic vulnerability assessment on a territorial scale requires the application of simplified procedures. Data collection is usually carried out by adopting external inspections; for this reason the knowledge gained for the considered buildings is ...
DA PORTO, Francesca   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Geological and geotechnical challenges on the Great Dyke of Zimbabwe and their impact on hardrock pillar design

open access: yesDeep Underground Science and Engineering, EarlyView.
The Great Dyke of Zimbabwe is notable for its rich platinum group metal deposits but poses significant geological and geotechnical challenges due to its complex rock types and structural features. Traditional pillar design methods are insufficient for addressing these complexities; the study suggests incorporating advanced techniques such as machine ...
Tawanda Zvarivadza   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Great East Japan Earthquake, JR East Mitigation Successes, and Lessons for California High-Speed Rail, MTI Report 12-37 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
California and Japan both experience frequent seismic activity, which is often damaging to infrastructure. Seismologists have developed systems for detecting and analyzing earthquakes in real-time.
Edwards, Frances, Goodrich, Daniel C.
core   +1 more source

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