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Perspectives on European Earthquake Engineering and Seismology : Volume 2.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ansal, Atilla.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2015.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering Series
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Chapter 1: Supershear Earthquake Ruptures - Theory, Methods, Laboratory Experiments and Fault Superhighways: An Update
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Theory
  • 1.3 Seismic Data Analysis
  • 1.4 A Case Study of a Supershear Earthquake
  • 1.4.1 The 2001 Mw 7.8 Kunlun, Tibet Earthquake
  • 1.5 Conditions Necessary for Supershear Rupture
  • 1.6 Laboratory Experiments
  • 1.7 Potential Supershear Earthquake Hazards
  • 1.7.1 The Red River Fault, Vietnam/China
  • 1.7.2 The Sagaing Fault, Burma
  • 1.8 Discussion
  • 1.9 Future Necessary Investigations
  • 1.10 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Civil Protection Achievements and Critical Issues in Seismology and Earthquake Engineering Research
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Roles and Responsibilities in the Decision-Making Process
  • 2.2.1 Scientists and Decision-Makers in the Risk Management
  • 2.2.2 Other Actors in the Decision Process
  • 2.3 Civil Protection and Science
  • 2.3.1 Civil Protection Procedures
  • 2.3.2 Scientific Products for Civil Protection
  • 2.3.3 The Italian National Civil Protection System
  • 2.4 How Science Contributes to Civil Protection
  • 2.4.1 Permanent (i) and Finalized Research Activities (ii) for Civil Protection - The Competence Centres
  • 2.4.1.1 INGV
  • ``A-Type ́́Activities
  • ``B-Type ́́Activities
  • CPS - Centre of Seismic Hazard
  • CAT - Tsunami Alert Centre
  • ``C-Type ́́Activities
  • 2.4.1.2 ReLUIS
  • 2.4.1.3 EUCENTRE
  • 2.4.2 Permanent Commissions - The Major Risks Commission
  • 2.4.3 Commissions on Specific Subjects
  • 2.4.3.1 ICEF - International Commission on Earthquake Forecasting
  • 2.4.3.2 ICHESE - International Commission on Hydrocarbon Exploration and Seismicity in the Emilia Region
  • 2.4.4 Research Funded by Other Subjects
  • 2.4.4.1 SYNER-G
  • 2.4.4.2 REAKT
  • 2.4.4.3 SHARE
  • 2.4.5 Free Research Works
  • 2.5 Conclusion.
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Earthquake Risk Assessment: Certitudes, Fallacies, Uncertainties and the Quest for Soundness
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Modelling, Models and Modellers
  • 3.2.1 Epistemology of Models
  • 3.2.2 Data: Blessing or Curse
  • 3.2.3 Modeller: Sisyphus or Prometheus
  • 3.2.4 Models: Truth or Heuristic Machines
  • 3.3 Risk, Uncertainties and Decision-Making
  • 3.4 Taxonomy of Elements at Risk
  • 3.5 Intensity Measures
  • 3.6 Fragility Curves and Vulnerability
  • 3.7 Risk Assessment
  • 3.7.1 Probabilistic, Deterministic and the Quest of Reasonable
  • 3.7.2 Spatial Correlation
  • 3.7.3 Site Effects
  • 3.7.4 Time Dependent Risk Assessment
  • 3.7.5 Performance Indicators and Resilience
  • 3.7.6 Margin of Confidence or Conservatism?
  • 3.8 Damage Assessment: Subjectivity and Ineffectiveness in the Quest of the Reasonable
  • 3.8.1 Background Information and Data
  • 3.8.2 Physical Damages and Losses
  • 3.8.3 Discussing the Differences
  • 3.9 Conclusive Remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Variability and Uncertainty in Empirical Ground-Motion Prediction for Probabilistic Hazard and Risk Analyses
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Objective of Ground-Motion Prediction
  • 4.3 Impact of Bias in Seismic Hazard and Risk
  • 4.3.1 Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis
  • 4.3.2 Probabilistic Seismic Risk Analysis
  • 4.4 Components of Uncertainty
  • 4.4.1 Nature of Uncertainty
  • 4.4.2 Apparent Randomness - Simplified Models
  • 4.4.3 Chaotic Randomness - Bouc-Wen Example
  • 4.4.4 Randomness Represented by Ground-Motion Models
  • 4.5 Discrete Random Fields for Spatial Risk Analysis
  • 4.6 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Seismic Code Developments for Steel and Composite Structures
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Behaviour Factors
  • 5.3 Local Ductility
  • 5.3.1 Steel Sections
  • 5.3.2 Composite Sections
  • 5.4 Capacity Design Requirements.
  • 5.4.1 Moment Frames
  • 5.4.2 Braced Frames
  • 5.4.3 Material Considerations
  • 5.5 Lateral Over-Strength
  • 5.5.1 Stability and Drift Implications
  • 5.5.2 Influence of Design Idealisations
  • 5.6 Connection Design
  • 5.6.1 Steel Moment Connections
  • 5.6.2 Composite Moment Connections
  • 5.6.3 Bracing Connections
  • 5.7 Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 6: Seismic Analyses and Design of Foundation Soil Structure Interaction
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Soil Structure Interaction Modelling
  • 6.2.1 Global SSI Model for Piled Foundations
  • 6.2.2 Substructure Model for Piled Foundations
  • 6.3 Kinematic Interaction Motion
  • 6.4 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 7: Performance-Based Seismic Design and Assessment of Bridges
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Overview of PBD Methods for Bridges
  • 7.2.1 Type of Analysis
  • 7.2.2 Definition of Seismic Input
  • 7.2.3 Stiffness of Dissipating Zones
  • 7.2.4 Number of Directly Controlled Design Parameters
  • 7.2.5 Number of Iterations Required
  • 7.3 A PBD Procedure Based on Elastic Analysis
  • 7.3.1 Description of the Procedure
  • 7.3.2 Application of the Procedure
  • 7.3.2.1 Description of Studied Bridge
  • 7.3.2.2 `Standard ́Direct Displacement-Based Design (DDBD)
  • 7.3.2.3 Modal Direct Displacement-Based Design (MDDBD)
  • 7.4 A PBD Procedure Based on Inelastic Analysis
  • 7.4.1 Description of the Procedure
  • 7.5 Seismic Assessment of Bridges
  • 7.5.1 Brief Overview of Available Assessment Procedures
  • 7.5.2 Assessment of the Bridge Designed to the Displacement-Based Procedure
  • 7.6 Closing Remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 8: An Algorithm to Justify the Design of Single Story Precast Structures
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Basic Structural Features Observed in the Field and Basic Features of the Current Design Practice
  • 8.3 Why Justification of Code Based Design Procedure Is Needed?.
  • 8.4 Selection of Partially Code Compatible Records
  • 8.5 Proposed Algorithm
  • 8.6 Over Strength and Lateral Load Reduction Factors
  • 8.7 Capacity Curves
  • 8.8 Numerical Examples
  • 8.9 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 9: Developments in Seismic Design of Tall Buildings: Preliminary Design of Coupled Core Wall Systems
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Preliminary Design Issues
  • 9.3 Capacity and Ductility Demand Estimation Tools for Preliminary Design of Coupled Core Wall Systems
  • 9.3.1 A Capacity Estimation Tool for Coupled Core Walls
  • 9.3.2 A Ductility Demand Estimation Tool for Coupled Core Walls
  • 9.4 Evaluation of Capacity and Ductility Demand Estimation Tools for Preliminary Design of Coupled Core Wall Systems
  • 9.5 Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 10: Seismic Response of Underground Lifeline Systems
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Pipeline Properties and Preventive Maintenance
  • 10.3 Field Observations of Pipeline Damage and Ground Deformations
  • 10.4 Pipelines and Fault Crossings
  • 10.5 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 11: Seismic Performance of Historical Masonry Structures Through Pushover and Nonlinear Dynamic Analyses
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Seismic Performance-Based Assessment Through Nonlinear Static and Dynamic Analyses
  • 11.3 Pros and Cons of Nonlinear Static and Dynamic Analyses
  • 11.4 Use of Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) for the PBA
  • 11.5 Multiscale Approach for the Definition of PLs Thresholds
  • 11.6 Computation of the Seismic Input Compatible with Each PL
  • 11.7 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 12: Developments in Ground Motion Predictive Models and Accelerometric Data Archiving in the Broader European Region
  • 12.1 Introduction
  • 12.2 Evolution of Major Strong-Motion Databases in the Broader Europe
  • 12.3 Ground-Motion Prediction Equations (GMPES) in the Broader European Region.
  • 12.4 Implications of Using Local and Global GMPES from Broader Europe in Seismic Hazard
  • 12.5 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 13: Towards the ``Ultimate Earthquake-Proof ́́Building: Development of an Integrated Low-Damage System
  • 13.1 Introduction
  • 13.2 The Canterbury Earthquake Sequence: A Reality Check for Current Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering
  • 13.3 Raising the Bar to Meet Societal Expectation: From Life-Safety to Damage Control and Holistic Approach
  • 13.4 The Next Generation of Low-Damage Seismic Resisting Systems
  • 13.5 Reparability of the Weakest Link of the Chain: ``PlugandPlay ́́Replaceable Dissipaters
  • 13.6 Low-Damage Solution for Multi-storey Timber Buildings: the Pres-Lam System
  • 13.7 Controlling and Reducing the Damage to the Floor-Diaphragm
  • 13.8 Low-Damage Solutions for Non-structural Elements
  • 13.9 First Prototype Test Building with Integrated Low-Damage Solutions
  • 13.10 Towards an Integrated Structure-Foundation Performance-Based Design
  • 13.11 On Site Implementation of Low-Damage PRESSS and Pres-Lam Technology
  • 13.12 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 14: Archive of Historical Earthquake Data for the European-Mediterranean Area
  • 14.1 Introduction
  • 14.2 Content of the Archive
  • 14.3 Use and Potential of AHEAD
  • 14.4 Long-Term Plan
  • 14.5 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 15: A Review and Some New Issues on the Theory of the H/V Technique for Ambient Vibrations
  • 15.1 Introduction
  • 15.2 A Short Review on the H/V Theory
  • 15.2.1 The H/V Origins: Body-Wave Based Theories
  • 15.2.2 The Role of the Surface Waves
  • 15.2.3 The Sources ́Role and the Full-Wavefield
  • 15.2.4 A Different Point of View: The Diffuse Wavefield
  • 15.2.5 Current Research Branches
  • 15.3 Comparison Between the DSS and the DFA Models
  • 15.3.1 The DSS Model
  • 15.3.2 The DFA Model
  • 15.3.3 Comparison.
  • 15.4 A Mention to the Most Recent Results in H/V Modelling.

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