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Seismic qualification of directional valve [PDF]
, 2001 Seismic qualification tests on pneumatically operated directional valve were carried out in the shake table facility in Structural Integrity Division. Determination of the fundamental frequency for directional valve was carried out through exploratory ...
Brahma, KK
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Seismic vulnerability assessment of clustered historical centers: fragility curves based on local collapse mechanisms analyses [PDF]
, 2016 open5noProtection and preservation of minor historical centres against earthquakes effects are not trivial tasks, particularly in the cases, quite common, of complex aggregate buildings.
Caliman, M. +4 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper investigates innovative financing strategies to mobilise private capital for climate adaptation, emphasising Hong Kong's role in advancing efforts across Southeast Asia. Using expert interviews and case studies, it addresses two key questions: which financial instruments can strengthen public–private collaboration, and what best ...
Laurence L. Delina +5 more
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A study of the dynamic seismic performance index of building in Indonesia
Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 2022 Recent earthquakes have exposed the vulnerability of buildings in Indonesia. An evaluation is needed to confirm the seismic performance of the structures. A seismic index is a method to determine building performance.
Alex Kurniawandy, Shoji Nakazawa
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Earthen construction: structural vulnerabilities and retrofit solutions for seismic actions [PDF]
, 2012 Earthen structures present very appealing characteristics regarding a more sustainable practice with the preservation of our natural resources. However, when subjected to earthquake ground motions, this type of construction may present a deficient ...
Oliveira, C. F., Vargas, J., Varum, H.
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Ensemble‐based soil liquefaction assessment: Leveraging CPT data for enhanced predictions
Civil 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
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Results in EngineeringThis paper investigates the free in-plane vibrations of rectangular sheets under various boundary conditions using an improved Riley-Ritz method. A novel approach involving graph theory and canonical forms is introduced, marking a first in the study of ...
Aliasghar Bagheri +2 more
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Study on Seismic Isolation of Long Span Double Deck Steel Truss Continuous Girder Bridge
Applied Sciences, 2022 In order to improve the seismic performance of long-span double deck steel truss continuous girder bridge, taking Dao Qing Chau Bridge in Fuzhou as an engineering background, the isolation scheme of friction pendulum bearing (FPB) and friction pendulum ...
Yongjian Chen, Honglie Sun, Zhenfa Feng
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Experimental assessment and retrofit of full-scale models of existing RC frames [PDF]
, 2002 PSD tests on two full-scale models of existing non-seismic resisting RC frame structures are described. The testing program covered several aspects, namely assessment of seismic performance of existing frames without and with infill panels ...
Molina, J., Pinto, A. V., Varum, H.
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, 2020 The cancellation of noise from terrestrial gravity fluctuations, also known as Newtonian noise (NN), in gravitational-wave detectors is a formidable challenge. Gravity fluctuations result from density perturbations associated with environmental fields, e.
Badaracco, F +11 more
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