Abstract: The estimation of building fragility, i.e., the probability function of seismic demand exceeding a certain limit state capacity given the seismic intensity, is a common process inherent in any seismic assessment study. ...

Abstract: A simplified approach is presented for the seismic performance assessment of liquid storage tanks. The proposed methodology relies on a nonlinear static analysis, in conjunction with suitable “strength ratio-ductility-period” ...

Abstract: AbstractThis paper examines a risk-based multi-objective optimal design framework for seismic protective devices in buildings, tailored to accommodate recently emerging inerter-based dynamic vibration absorbers (IVAs), ...