in the last two decades, there has been an increasing interest in structural engineering control methods. shape memory alloys and seismic isolation systems are examples of passive control systems that use of any one alone, effectively improve the seismic performance of the structure. characteristics such as large strain range without any residual deformation, high damping capacity, excellent re...

D analyses of structures responding elastically to ground motions recorded during severe earthquakes have shown that the theoretical response inertia loads are generally significantly greater than the static design lateral loads recommended by codes. Hence, structures designed for the lateral earthquake loads recommended by codes can only survive severe earthquakes if they have sufficient ducti...

Seismic risk scenarios are obtained for an informal settlement in Mérida (Venezuela), which is representative of an important number of urban areas in earthquake-prone regions of the developing world. The vulnerability indices of the buildings range between 0.64 and 0.80 on a scale of 0 to 1. In an intensity IX earthquake scenario, more than 32% of the buildings would suffer damage of grade 4 (...

In the last two decades, there has been an increasing interest in structural engineering control methods. Shape memory alloys and seismic isolation systems are examples of passive control systems that use of any one alone, effectively improve the seismic performance of the structure. Characteristics such as large strain range without any residual deformation, high damping capacity, excellent re...

This article presents a Matlab-based educational software developed at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece, in order to familiarize students and young engineers with fundamental concepts of structural dynamics and, in particular, soil–structure interaction problems. This user-friendly educational tool aims to assist the students in comprehending the nature of this complex phenomenon ...

The design and analysis of seismically excited structural control systems should be based on the best available knowledge and information instead of the simplest available model when handling uncertainties in the civil structural system. Therefore, seismic structural control system is developed using fuzzy logic due to its capacity to formalize approximate reasoning processes, i.e., a knowledge...

Structural fuses, easily replaceable sacrificial elements to dissipate seismic energy while preventing damage to the gravity loadresisting structural system, are proposed as part of a multicolumn accelerated bridge construction (ABC) pier concept. Different types of structural fuses are investigated to compare the effect of each on ABC bridge bents. The piers of a three span-continuous bridge p...

Objective: The purpose of this article is to determine the static analysis a multi-family dwelling located in town Chanchamayo, for identification structural system. Method: was applied 3-story reinforced concrete building. methodology descriptive, where it consists determining percentage Basal shear, which will allow us evaluate type structure that be carried out acts on elements such as colum...