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Bridges with deck supported either on sliding or elastomeric bearings are common in mid-seismicity regions. Pounding between deck and abutments is linked with their main seismic vulnerabilities, which can be assessed by estimating the probability of a given state of damage being reached [...]

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This paper explores the design profession’s evolving understanding of lateral design. It shows how the United States building codes’ handling of seismic and wind forces has changed over time, often in response to extreme events or technological developments. Prior [...]

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In recent years, the seismic risk in the north of the Netherlands has increased due to gas extraction. Since 2014, the Delft University of Technology started a research program to assess the seismic response of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings. The Dutch URM buildings [...]

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Ottawa’s landmark Union Station was constructed between 1902 and 1912 to house Ottawa’s central railway station. Located in the Ottawa downtown core, it’s situated a short distance from Parliament Hill and across the street from the iconic Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel. In [...]

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The Great Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi is located in the central eastern part of Turkey, in Divrigi, Sivas. The historical facility consists of a monumental mosque and a two-story hospital, which are adjacent to each other. The structure dates back to 13th century Mengujekids period [...]