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Seismic Design and Analysis of Building Structures

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 1379

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Dr. Iraj H.P. Mamaghani

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Department of Civil Engineering, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, USA
Interests: structural mechanics; structural engineering
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Dear Colleagues,

The growing frequency and severity of seismic events worldwide have reinforced the critical importance of designing buildings that are resilient to earthquakes. This Special Issue of The Journal of Applied Science presents a comprehensive collection of contemporary research and practical advancements in the seismic design and analysis of building structures. It features a broad spectrum of contributions, including analytical models, numerical simulations, experimental investigations, and case studies. Topics covered include nonlinear dynamic analysis, seismic retrofitting of existing structures, performance-based design strategies, soil–structure interactions, and the use of advanced materials and technologies to improve seismic resilience.

In addition to technical innovations, the issue highlights real-world applications and interdisciplinary research that connect engineering theory with construction practice and policy development. By drawing on insights from academia, industry, and government, this Special Issue aims to support the development of safer, more sustainable building practices and contribute to the ongoing evolution of building codes and disaster risk reduction strategies. This collection serves as a valuable resource for engineers, researchers, and decision-makers committed to creating structures that can better withstand seismic events and protect communities.

Dr. Iraj H.P. Mamaghani
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Keywords

  • seismic evaluation
  • probabilistic methods
  • damage assessment
  • steel structures
  • reinforced concrete structures
  • concrete core design
  • steel tube design
  • ductility evaluation, detailing, and reinforcement
  • performance-based design
  • experimental validation

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Analytical Seismic Vulnerability and Performance Assessment of a Special-Importance Steel Building: Application Under the NCSE-02 Code
by Rocio Romero-Jaren, Laura Navas-Sanchez, Carlos Gamboa-Canté, Maria Belen Benito and Carmen Jaren
Appl. Sci. 2026, 16(3), 1515; https://doi.org/10.3390/app16031515 - 2 Feb 2026
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This study develops a comprehensive workflow for the analytical seismic vulnerability and structural performance assessment of a special-importance steel building located in a region of elevated seismic hazard in southern Spain. The work addresses the need for reliable analytical methodologies for facilities that [...] Read more.
This study develops a comprehensive workflow for the analytical seismic vulnerability and structural performance assessment of a special-importance steel building located in a region of elevated seismic hazard in southern Spain. The work addresses the need for reliable analytical methodologies for facilities that must remain operational during earthquakes. The proposed framework integrates a probabilistic seismic hazard assessment, including uniform hazard spectra and hazard disaggregation to identify control earthquakes. Additionally, an analytical vulnerability assessment under the Spanish seismic design code, NCSE-02, is performed. Operational modal analysis and nonlinear analysis are combined to retrofit the numerical model of the building and capture the building’s realistic seismic response. The resulting demand spectra are derived from site-specific ground-motion scenarios for Los Barrios (Cádiz, Spain). Retrofitting strategies are designed and assessed to ensure compliance with the code-defined performance requirements. Results indicate that the retrofitted model reproduces the building’s dynamic behaviour with improved reliability, and that the strengthening interventions enhance seismic performance while still allowing moderate damage in specific components. These findings highlight the importance of analytical vulnerability approaches and code-oriented retrofitting when evaluating the seismic performance and vulnerability of essential facilities. The study demonstrates that rigorous analytical methods provide a robust basis for defining seismic vulnerability in special-importance buildings and support improved decision-making for structural safety and resilience. Full article
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Applicability of Combined Seismic Isolation Device in Seismic Design of Railway Simply Supported Beam Bridge
by Yuancheng Ni, Liangjiang Chen and Zonglei Sun
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(23), 12557; https://doi.org/10.3390/app152312557 - 26 Nov 2025
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Friction pendulum bearings (FPBs) can effectively improve the seismic performance of bridges in class II sites. However, for class III and IV sites, using only FPBs under large earthquakes can easily cause significant displacement of the main beam, leading to beam collapse. In [...] Read more.
Friction pendulum bearings (FPBs) can effectively improve the seismic performance of bridges in class II sites. However, for class III and IV sites, using only FPBs under large earthquakes can easily cause significant displacement of the main beam, leading to beam collapse. In order to improve the seismic performance of railway simply supported beam bridges under poor geological conditions, this study proposes a new type of combined seismic isolation device, which extends the vibration period of the bridge through hyperbolic spherical bearings and provides energy dissipation through circular steel dampers. Based on the relevant design parameters of the steel damping and the bearing, their mechanical models are calculated and superimposed to obtain the mechanical model of the combined seismic isolation device, and the model is verified through experiments. Then, a bridge model using this device is established using OpenSees, and the effects of pier height, pier height difference, and far-field long-period seismic motion on pier bottom bending moment and support displacement under class III and IV sites are analyzed. The damage status and indicators of the combined device were provided, and the fragility of the device was analyzed. The results show that under design displacement (300 mm), the hysteresis curves of the combined seismic isolation device are with good consistency in mechanical properties in all directions and strong energy dissipation capacity, and the applicable pier height range of the device is determined under class III and IV sites. This study can provide a reference for the seismic isolation design and practical railway simply supported beam bridges. Full article
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