in this paper, efforts are made to compare the safety of steel moment resistant frames designed according to different editions of the iranian code of practice for seismic resistant design of buildings. also, failure risk of a low and medium height frame which designed for high and low seismicity regions according to three editions of the code are evaluated. first, the testing cases were design...

Soils contaminated by mining activities are a major environmental concern, and to avoid this type of impact, carrying out high-cost processes is necessary. For reason, solution proposed in study order eliminate the soils and, turn, prevent soil’s contaminating elements from causing harm. All achieved using as raw materials for production ceramics bricks. purpose, were initially characterized ph...

Abstract Background Many marine man-made structures (MMS), such as oil and gas platforms or offshore wind turbines, are nearing their ‘end-of-life’ require decommissioning. Limited understanding of MMS decommissioning effects currently restricts the consideration alternative management possibilities, often leaving complete removal only option in certain parts world. This evidence-base describes...