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Explores the seismic behavior and classification of unreinforced masonry buildings in Switzerland, covering various construction types, failure modes, and retrofit solutions.
Explains the plastic hinge method for estimating inelastic deformation capacity in structural elements, focusing on flexural deformations and providing good approximations.
Explores the response and design of inelastic SDOF systems under seismic forces, including force capacity, displacement ductility, and shear strength estimation.