Abstract: This paper investigated an intermediate discontinuity in a frame structure and its capability to mitigate the effects of seismic ground motions. The discontinuity represents a sudden change in the stiffness of the frame. ...

Abstract: This paper investigates the possibility to enhance the seismic response of a frame structure by the combined use of an external rocking wall and some inerters attached to both the frame and wall. This innovative mechanical ...

Abstract: In this study, the analytical and experimental dynamic behavior of a rocking masonry tuff wall was investigated. The considered structural element is a wall clamped at the base that starts to behave as a rigid block once ...

Abstract: Some elements and structures can be modeled as rigid blocks. To reduce their likelihood of overturning such block-like elements, structures can be coupled with safety devices. In this paper, a model of a rigid block placed ...

Abstract: Taking inspiration from the basic two-degree-of-freedom (2-DOF) models usually adopted to study base isolation (BI) and tuned mass damper (TMD), a unique main archetype 2-DOF model is here introduced to describe the behavior ...