Force-based seismic design involves the reduction of elastic spectra by introducing a behavior factor, q. This approach is widespread in engineering practice; however, recent studies have shown that structures consistently designed at different sites will not share same level risk, which can be defined as annual rate structure failing to meet performance objective, despite actions having exceed...

Although segmental tunnel linings are often used for seismic areas, the influence of segment joints on the segmental lining behavior under seismic loading has not been thoroughly considered in the literature. This paper presents the results of a numerical study investigating the effects of the rotational, axial, and radial joint stiffness of the longitudinal joints on the structural force...

This paper presents the results of an analytical investigation conducted to replicate experimentally obtained behavior, and better understand the behavior of the proposed structural fuse concept for bridges that is presented in a companion paper. First, a steel plate shear link (SPSL) proposed as a new type of structural fuse is described. Equations are derived to define its shear-moment intera...