EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING: NEW RESEARCH -- EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING: NEW RESEARCH -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- RESEARCH AND REVIEW STUDIES -- MULTI-SCALE ANALYSIS FOR ESTIMATING STRONG GROUND MOTION AND STRUCTURE RESPONSES -- Abstract -- 1.Introduction -- 2.FormulationofMulti-ScaleAnalysis -- 3.NumericalExperiments -- 4.Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References -- PREDICTION OF THE SEISMIC DISPLACEMENTOF LANDSLIDES AND GRAVITY WALLSUSING A MULTI-BLOCK MODEL -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Multi-block ModelSim -- 3. Extension of the Multi-block Model to Predict the Response ofLandslides -- Sliding System Model for Large Displacement -- Constitutive Model Predicting the Response along Slip Surfaces due to PorePressure Build-Up -- Soil Response -- Proposed ModelAs discuss -- Discussion of the Model and Its Parameters -- Calibration of the Model Parameters, Comparison between Measurements andPredictions and Discussion -- Implementation -- Steps Needed to Apply the Model -- 4. Extension of the Multi-block Model: Prediction of theDisplacement of Gravity Walls Retaining Dry Soil -- General -- Analytical Solution AlgorithmAt -- Definition of the Critical Soil WedgeAs -- Changes of Geometry with Outward Wall Displacement -- Computer ProgramA com -- Discussion -- Procedure Application and LimitationsW- -- 5. Validation of the Multi-block Model for the Prediction of theTrigerring and Deformation of Landslides -- The Nikawa Slide -- Establishment of the Soil Strength and DensityAs -- Prediction of the Location of the Slip Surface -- Multi-block PredictionsThe sl -- 6. Validation of the Multi-block Model for the Case of GravityWalls -- Comparison with Shaking-Table Tests by Nishimura et al (1995) -- Prediction of Response Computed by Elasto-plastic Dynamic Analysis -- 7. Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- GEOTECHNICAL SEISMICISOLATION.

Abstract -- Introduction -- Overview of Seismic Isolation System -- Seismic Isolation for Developing CountriesEarth -- New Seismic Isolation Methods -- Seismic Isolation by GeosyntheticsSlidi -- Selection of Suitable Geosynthetic Liners -- Investigations of Foundation IsolationCy -- Investigations of Soil Isolation -- Discussion on Seismic Isolation by Geosynthetics -- Soil-Geosynthetic Interaction -- Creep and Stress RelaxationCreep -- Installation -- Water InfiltrationFor the -- Effects on the SurroundingIn -- Endurance -- 1. Ultraviolet -- 2. Radioactivity -- 3. Oxidation -- 4. Living Organisms -- 5. Chemicals -- 6. Thermal Effects -- Seismic Isolation by Rubber-Soil MixturesThis -- Principle -- Use of Rubber -- Use of Scrap Tires -- Material Properties of RSM -- Investigations on Seismic Isolation by Rubber-Soil Mixtures -- Vertical Ground Motion -- Discussion on Seismic Isolation by Rubber-Soil MixturesNonlinear Site Response -- Nonlinear Site Response -- Soil Resonance Effects -- Liquefaction -- Ground Settlement -- Environmental Effects -- New Classification of Seismic Isolation Systems -- Conclusion and Closing Remarks -- The Most Important Challenge Ahead -- References -- DYNAMIC RESPONSES OF HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY BRIDGES UNDER EARTHQUAKES AND THEIR INFLUENCES ON RUNNING SAFETY OF TRAIN VEHICLES -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Seismic Analysis of a Simple Beam Subjected to Movable Wheel with Sprung Mass -- 3. Dynamic Model of Train-Bridge System Subjected to Earthquakes -- 3.1. Dynaimic Model of Train Vehicles -- 3.1.1. Basic Assumptions for Vehicle Model -- 3.1.2. Motion Equations of Vehicle Model -- 3.2. Dynamic Model of Bridge Structure -- 3.2.1. Basic Assumptions for Railway Bridge -- 3.2.2. Motion Equations for Railway Bridge Subjected to Multiple Seismic Excitations -- 3.3. Wheel/Rail Inter-forces.

3.4. Self-excitation Sources of Train-Bridge System -- 3.4.1. Track Irregularities -- 3.4.2. Wheel Hunting Movement -- 3.4.3 Consideration in equation of motion -- 3.5. Dynamic Analysis Model for Train-Bridge System Subjected to Earthquakes -- 4. Case Study -- 4.1. Case Study I: Dynamic Responses of Simply-Supported Bridges Subjected to Uniform Seismic Excitations -- 4.1.1. Bridge Description and Calculation Method -- 4.1.2. Calculation Results -- Dynamic Responses of Train-Bridge System under Earthquake Loads -- Influences of Train Speed -- Influences of Pier Height -- 4.1.3. Summary of Analytical Results for Case Study I -- 4.2. Case Study II: Dynamic Responses of a Continuous Bridge Subjected to Non-uniform seismic Excitations -- 4.2.1. Bridge Description and Calculation Parameters -- 4.2.2. Dynamic Responses of the Train-Bridge System under Seismic Loads -- 4.2.3. Safety Control of Train Vehicles Traveling on Bridge during Earthquakes -- 4.2.4. Summary of Analytical Results for Case Study II -- 5. Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- ON THE SEISMIC ATTENUATIONWITH CONSIDERATION OF THE PREDICTIONMODEL COMPLEXITY -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Prediction Model Class Candidates -- 3. Selection of the Prediction Model Class -- 3.1. Identification of Prediction Model Parameters -- 4. Results -- 4.1. Description of the Database -- 4.2. Tangshan Region -- 4.3. Xinjiang Region -- 4.4. Full Set of Data -- 5. Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References -- USING AMBIENT NOISE MEASUREMENTSIN THE PROCESS OF ASSESSING EARTHQUAKEHAZARDS IN URBAN AREAS: EXAMPLESFROM ISRAEL -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Empirical Approaches Implemented in the Analysis of Site Effects -- S-Wave Spectral Ratio with Respect to Reference Site -- Horizontal-to-Vertical S-Wave Spectral Ratio (Receiver Function) -- Spectral Analysis of Ambient Noise.

Noise Spectral Ratio with Respect to Reference Site -- Horizontal-to-Vertical Ambient Noise Spectral Ratio -- The Semi-empirical Approach -- Observation and ProcessingAm -- Stability of H/V Spectral Ratio FunctionsThe st -- Variations of H/V Ratio Shapes with Different Geology -- Comparison of H/V Spectral Ratios from Ambient Noise andSeismic Events -- Examples of Distribution of H/V Resonance Frequencies and theirAssociated Amplitude Levels in Different Urban Areas -- Town of Qiryat Shemona -- Haifa BayThe Ha -- Petah Tikva, Neighboring Towns and SettlementsFor -- On the Applicability of Relationship between H/V FundamentalFrequency and Sediment Thickness -- Estimation of Shear-Wave Velocity Models and Reconstruction ofSubsurface Structure -- Seismic Hazard Microzonation -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- SEISMIC RESISTANT BRACED FRAME STRUCTURES WITH SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY-BASED SELF-CENTERING DAMPING DEVICE -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Mechanical Properties of SMA -- 2.1. Test Program -- 2.2. Training of Nitinol Alloy -- 2.3. Loading Rate Effect -- 2.4. Temperature Effect -- 3. Constitutive Model for Superelastic SMA -- 3.1. Flag-shaped Model -- 3.2. Modified Wilde Model -- 3.3. Thermomechanical Model -- 3.3.1. Mechanical Law -- 3.3.2. Energy Balance Equation -- 3.3.3. Transformation Kinetics -- 3.3.4. Numerical Example -- 3.4. Comparative Study of Constitutive Models -- 4. Seismic Performance and Design of SFDB Frame -- 4.1. Mechanics of SFDB -- 4.2. Displacement-based Design Procedure for SFDB Frame -- 4.3. Design Examples -- 4.3.1. Pushover Analyses -- 4.3.2. Nonlinear Time History Analyses -- 5. Conclusion -- Reference -- APPLICATION OF NUMERICAL TOOLS FOR THE MODELLING OF GRANULAR SOIL BEHAVIOUR UNDER EARTHQUAKES: THE STATE-OF-THE-ART -- Abstract -- 1.Introduction -- 2.DrySandySoils:Densi cation.

2.1.FieldEvidencesofDrySoilSettlementsafterEarthquakes -- 2.2.ExperimentalResearch -- 2.3.ConstitutiveModels -- 2.4.ExampleofComputation -- 3.SaturateSandySoils:Liquefaction -- 3.1.FieldEvidencesofLiquefactionduringEarthquakes -- 3.2.ExperimentalResearch:HistoricalReview -- 3.3.ConstitutiveLaws -- 3.3.1.BoundingSurfaceModels -- 3.3.2.GeneralizedPlasticityBasedModels -- 3.3.3.Densi cationBasedModels -- 3.4.CoupledNumericalModels.DifferentFormulationsofBiot'sEquations -- 3.5.NumericalExamples -- 3.5.1.Veri cationofaNumericalModelUsingCentrifugeTestsData -- 3.5.2.OptimalDesignofRoadEmbankmentsatSeismicSites -- 3.5.3.NumericalModellingoftheLowerSanFernandoDamFailure -- Conclusion -- References -- THE USE OF DISSIPATED ENERGY AT MODELING OFCYCLIC LOADED SATURATED SOILS -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Cyclic MobilityWhile -- Cumulative Damage Hypothesis -- Energy Approach to Liquefaction Risk Evaluation -- Mechanism of Dissipated EnergyBased upon t -- Existing Energy-Based Pore Pressure ModelsWhen -- The Effect of Pore Pressure Oscillations -- New Proposed Pore Pressure Model -- Dissipated Energy as a Modeling ParameterMod -- Energy Dissipated during Flow Phase -- Experimental Program -- Pore Pressure Parameters -- Energy Dissipated during Short-Term FlowD -- Modeling of Cyclic Triaxial TestsBased -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- SIMPLIFIED MODAL RESPONSE HISTORY ANALYSISFOR ASYMMETRIC-PLAN STRUCTURES -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Three-Degree-of-Freedom Modal SystemExtension of UMRHA Procedure to Build -- Extension of UMRHA Procedure to Buildings under Bi-directional GroundMotions -- Bifurcating Characteristics of Pushover Curves for Asymmetric-PlanStructures -- Elastic Properties of 3DOF Modal SystemsA si -- Inelastic Properties of 3DOF Modal Systems -- Characteristics of the Damping Matrix for 3DOF Modal Systems.

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