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A simple method to predict floor response spectral demands on nonstructural components
(2020-04-22)This paper summarises a newly proposed practice-oriented method to predict elastic floor acceleration response spectra for estimating demands on nonstructural components. The approach builds on previous contributions in ... -
A statistical approach to determine the seismic design parameters in the asymmetric sliding hinge joint using Belleville Springs
(2020-04-22)The design philosophy has changed over the past 20 years in seismic engineering. Structures moved from failing in a controlled ductile manner, to low damage design, to more recently, nearly no damage design (S. Ramhormozian, ... -
Earthquake-resilience of storage tanks: using an innovative anchorage system
(2020-04-22)In this study, a new anchorage system has been introduced by employing the recently developed Resilient Slip Friction Dampers (RSFDs) as ductile self-centring hold-downs for liquid storage tanks. This new anchorage mechanism ... -
How would changes to serviceability limit state design criteria impact likely repair costs?
(2020-04-22)The earthquake engineering community is currently grappling with the need to improve the post-earthquake reparability of buildings. As part of this, proposals exist to change design criteria for the serviceability limit ... -
Numerical modelling of reinforced concrete walls with minimum vertical reinforcement contents
(2020-04-22)Reinforced concrete (RC) structural walls are effective lateral force-resisting components that are commonly implemented in tall buildings. Recent studies have investigated the impact of minimum vertical reinforcement ... -
Predicting yielding of gusset plates in seismic frames using finite element modelling
(2020-04-22)Gusset plates connect lateral bracing to a building by fixing two perpendicular edges into the corners of a frame. This results in a gusset plate having a non-uniform cross-sectional area and generally, each gusset plate ... -
Seismic damage avoidance design of moment resisting frames with innovative resilient connection
(2020-04-22)Moment-resisting frames are one of the efficient lateral-load resisting systems in terms of providing architectural freedom in design and imposing smaller forces on foundations. Recent major earthquakes have resulted in ... -
Shear Wall Design Tool - Structural Engineering Design Society NZ (SESOC)
(2020-04-22)SESOC has, over a period of time, developed and acquired a number of structural software design programs. This paper will preview a new development, namely “Gen-Wall”, a software program developed specifically for the ... -
Soil-structure interactions of piled buildings on ground subject to liquefaction and lateral displacements
(2020-04-22)The lateral design of piled foundations for buildings in liquefiable ground is challenging because of potential reduced lateral support and possible lateral ground displacements. Soil-structure interaction (SSI) analysis ... -
Towards a better understanding of the development of the strength in Asymmetrical Friction Connections (AFCs)
(2020-04-22)In the current design practice, the strength of Asymmetric Friction Connections (AFCs) is calculated considering the friction force developed at both sliding interfaces using the bolt tension reduced by the moment – shear ...