Advances in Seismic Design

Dear Colleagues,

Over the last few decades, earthquake-resistant design has been increasing its interest, by switching the approach from a force-based point of view to a performance-based framework. With different earthquake intensity levels, the structure is designed according to selected performance objectives.

In view of this, proper design approaches to predict the dynamic response of the structure have been developed and applied to several case studies, from equivalent static analysis to more sophisticated non-linear dynamic analysis.

Moreover, ad-hoc bracing systems and dissipative equipment have been considered and tested to reduce the seismic action on the resisting structure, either limiting the horizontal drift or concentrating the damage on fusible parts. Concerning the structure itself, form optimization techniques have been applied to create new solutions to resist the horizontal action with less damage.

To cover this topic and to provide a well-documented reference in this field, authors are invited to present their recent research results to this special session. Suitable topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Numerical simulations and analysis on the seismic response of case studies;
• Application of bracings, dampers, and dissipative devices to reduce the seismic-induced damage on the resisting structure
• Seismic retrofitting of existing buildings;
• Tall structures in high seismicity zones;
• Form optimization towards seismic-resistant design.

Dr. Giada Gasparini
Dr. Vittoria Laghi
Guest Editors

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