Explores the challenges of force-based design in seismic engineering, focusing on effective stiffness estimation and the implications for seismic design.
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.
