Abstract: Due to the high-frequency content of ground motions in central and eastern United States (CEUS) sites, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has modified their regulatory guides to consider these effects in the evaluation ...

Abstract: Pulse-like earthquakes are believed to impose larger structural demands on structures due to the sudden release of seismic energy. This can cause concern in areas that are near faults due to the possibility of structures ...

Abstract: Experimental tests are performed on a bearing pad-anchor bolt connection to study rotational stiffness and moment transfer capabilities of a typical bridge configuration. The experimental program is divided in two phases. ...