Seismic Retrofitting and Performance Evaluation of Transportation Infrastructure
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 634
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The seismic retrofitting and performance evaluation of transportation infrastructure remain critical concerns, particularly in regions prone to seismic activity. Recent earthquakes have underscored the vulnerabilities of existing structures, emphasizing the pressing need for advancements in engineering practices and materials to enhance seismic resistance.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest expertise and knowledge in this field, welcoming original contributions such as research papers, case studies and reviews. Both existing and new transportation infrastructure are of equal importance, and the focus extends to a wide spectrum of research activities. The scope of this Special Issue encompasses experimental setups for assessing seismic performance, monitoring techniques for early awareness and prevention measures, numerical analysis of structures, exploration of behavior factors, advanced nonlinear simulations, fragility analysis and case studies of new, existing and retrofitted transportation infrastructure.
Furthermore, the issue seeks to explore innovative technologies such as base isolation and energy dissipation elements, offering a platform for researchers to present their findings and insights. By gathering contributions on these vital topics, we aim to advance the understanding and implementation of seismic retrofitting and performance evaluation, ultimately contributing to the creation of safer built environments in seismic-prone regions. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
- Seismic retrofitting;
- Transportation infrastructure;
- Performance evaluation;
- Seismic resistance;
- Seismic activity;
- Engineering practices;
- Structural assessment;
- Retrofitting technologies.
Prof. Dr. Yin Gu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- transportation infrastructure
- seismic retrofitting
- seismic resistance
- structural assessment
- retrofitting technologies
