Abstract: The principal objective of this study is the development and calibration of a macroelement model for soil-pile interaction under simultaneously applied lateral and vertical loads. Herein, we focus on cast-in-drilled-hole ...

Abstract: Soft-story buildings are seismically vulnerable during earthquakes. The identification of such buildings is vital in seismic risk mitigation to assess the seismic resilience of a given urban region. Several studies have ...

Abstract: Image processing methods combined with scanning techniques—for example, microscopy or microtomography—are now frequently being used for constructing realistic microstructure models that can be used as representative volume ...

Abstract: An alternative approach to the traditional method for performance assessment of structural systems is proposed. Denoted herein as the M-PARS method, this new approach is capable of tackling clusters of structural behavior ...

Abstract: Inelastic response of reinforced concrete columns to combined axial and flexural loading is characterized by plastic deformations localized in small regions, which are idealized as plastic hinges. Under extreme events such ...

Abstract: Predicting the shear strength of structural elements subjected to gravity loads and ground motions is an important component of seismic design. Among all primary structural components, the vital role of columns in load ...

Abstract: This paper presents a computationally efficient framework for the Bayesian identification of sparsely instrumented building structures that is amenable to rapid postearthquake condition assessment. Flexible-base Timoshenko ...

Abstract: Wind fragility curves for roof sheathing were developed for single-family building models to investigate the effects of roof shape and roof pitch on the wind performance of roof sheathing. For gable roofs, it was found ...

Abstract: Single-column bridges are widely used for urban overpasses and highway bridges. Rising overturning incidents have exposed the vulnerability of this type of bridge, which is inherently susceptible to overturning collapse. ...

Abstract: Landslides pose a severe threat to road networks, particularly in hilly terrains, often exacerbated by triggering events such as earthquakes. Hence, it is crucial to comprehensively evaluate their risk and optimize retrofits ...