Abstract: Limitations of present procedures for the design of reinforced concrete structures to withstand seismic loads are discussed. An integrated seismic design procedure (ISDP) is proposed, the main features of which are (1) The ...

Abstract: Fatigue is an important design criterion for elastomeric bearings, but it is not well understood. This paper examines the design methods currently in use for controlling fatigue. Twenty‐six fatigue tests were performed to ...

Abstract: Steel‐laminated elastomeric bearings are widely used in bridges. In order to impose the smallest possible force on the substructure, the bearing should have the smallest plan dimensions and the greatest height possible. ...