Cable supported bridges perform better during earthquakes compared to other types of bridges. Performance of various types of cable supported bridges during earthquake is discussed.
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Soft Storey in Buildings and its Vulnerability Towards Earthquakes
Soft story configuration in structures is a type of construction where any one story of the building is more flexible (less stiff) when compared with other floors. This may be located at the bottom, or at any intermediate points, where ...
Performance and Behavior of Masonry Structures during Earthquakes
Masonry structures are most vulnerable during earthquake. Performance and behavior of masonry structures during earthquakes is discussed in this article.
Ductility of Building Structures for Earthquake Resistant Design
Ductility for earthquake resistant design is important for buildings, structures and building materials. Ductility and its importance in design is discussed.
Tuned Mass Damper – Components, Working and Applications
A tuned mass damper is a device mounted in structures to prevent discomfort, damage, or outright structural failure caused by vibration during earthquakes.
Performance of Various Types of Buildings during Earthquake
Performance of various types of buildings during earthquakes such as masonry, reinforced concrete, wooden, mud, steel and composite buildings are discussed.
IMPROVING EARTHQUAKE RESISTANCE OF SMALL BUILDINGS
The earthquake resistance of small buildings may be increased by taking some precautions and measures in site selections, building planning and constructions as explained below: 1. Site Selection for small buildings: The building constructions should be avoided on (a) Near ...
Calculate Earthquake Forces on Buildings and Structures
Earthquake resistant design requires calculation of earthquake forces on buildings and structures. The guide to earthquake resistant design of building and structures are given by IS 1893:2002 in India.