Structural Pounding Risk between Buildings

Dear Colleagues,

An important issue in structural engineering that researchers have focused on in the last 30 years is the pounding of buildings at proximity.

The present Special Issue aims to reveal the latest advancements in the evaluation, verification, characterization, and mitigation of the pounding hazard posed on adjacent buildings during earthquakes and other types of dynamic loading (e.g., wind excitations).

Original papers on the crucial area of structural building design and assessment, offering insights into decision strategies that enhance the safe performance of buildings prone to pounding and inspiring innovation in the field, are welcome.

Analytical, numerical, and experimental approaches are welcome. Advanced probabilistic methods to quantify structural pounding risk are especially encouraged. Reports of structural damage or collapses observed during recent incidents that characterize the pounding risk are appreciated. Modern trends such as machine learning approaches to structural pounding are also welcome.

Topics may incorporate different building types and different pounding configurations to highlight safety criteria and the importance of performance-based approaches. Reinforced concrete, steel, masonry, and base-isolated buildings are included but are not limited to.

Dr. Maria Favvata
Guest Editor

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