Abstract: Vertically irregular buildings are preferred by architects, mainly due to their aesthetics. Earthquake codes not only call for special attention to the design of such architectural forms but forbid the construction of these ...

Abstract: Most international design codes either prohibit construction or recommend alternative seismic analysis and design of vertically irregular building frames, depending on the degree of irregularity and site hazard. However, ...

Abstract: A large number of gravity load–designed (GLD) reinforced concrete (RC) buildings are found in many seismic-prone countries including India. Many of them were built before the advent of seismic codes or with the utilization ...

Abstract: Abstract This research examines the long-term durability characteristics of engineered geopolymer composites (EGC) and geopolymer pastes (GPPs) made from basic oxygen steel (BOS) slag, fly ash (FA), and iron ore tailings ...