Abstract: Base isolators and fluid viscous dampers are viable protective devices that have been commonly considered in the seismic protection of civil engineering structures. However, the optimal design of these devices remains a ...

Abstract: This study investigates the effectiveness and optimal design of protective devices for the seismic protection of highway bridges. The Painter Street Overcrossing is seismically redesigned with protective devices. Component-level ...

Abstract: This study develops the probabilistic seismic response and capacity models for the broad collection of standard pile designs that are routinely incorporated into bridges in California. A review of the state bridge inventory ...