Covers seismic retrofit solutions in historic structures, emphasizing safety and cultural preservation through multidisciplinary approaches and reversible interventions.
Explains the plastic hinge method for estimating inelastic deformation capacity in structural elements, focusing on flexural deformations and providing good approximations.
Explores the challenges of force-based design in seismic engineering, focusing on effective stiffness estimation and the implications for seismic design.
Explores the Response Spectrum Method for estimating maximum system response in seismic engineering, covering effective modal mass, combination rules, and maximum storey forces.
