This study aims to evaluate the effect of soil structure interaction and the differences in linear and nonlinear modelling of the structure on seismic response. For this purpose, SSI and fixed base models of 7-story building ...

The scope of this presentation is to compare some of principal characteristics of structural dynamic responses computed using Earthquake Resistant Design Regulations KTP-N.2-89, (Albanian Seismic Code) and Eurocode 8 (prEN ...

The Response Spectrum Analysis of the structures is based on the allowable ductility considered for that structure. In the case of a multi-degree-of-freedom buildings, the required ductility cannot be the same with the ...

This study presents an analytical assessment for the reinforced concrete frame constructed with flat beams. The typology is known as frame with “embedded beam in the slab”, with a total height 25cm. Many similar structures ...

Recently we are using the European Codes for the design of structures for earthquake resistance but in some cases even European Code doesn’t gives realistic results. For irregular structures the European Code gives very ...

The study investigates ambient vibration based model updating effects on the seismic behaviour of a RC tall building subjected to far and near-fault ground motions. A 17-storey building built in Giresun, Turkey is selected ...

A large portion of Albanian cultural heritage buildings is made of masonry. Many of them due to the decay and degradation of building material, aggressive environmental conditions, frequent seismic activity and various ...

Increasingly often, concrete is the material of choice for the construction of structures exposed to extreme conditions. As demand for construction in harsh environments increases, so do the desired service live of these ...

Preparation of development plans appropriately has vital importance in provision of orderly urbanization. These plans are generally prepared by planning authorities or local governments with involvement of relevant ...

Preservation of architectural heritage placed in seismic regions is an important issue. This has emerged also from the requirements of the Eurocodes that are going to replace the current design code KTP-89. This paper ...