Introduction In order to perform the seismic analysis and design of a structure to be…

Well, what kind of mechanism can achieve this, resisting the gravitational pull of earth? A…

What is Base isolation? Base isolation is a state-of-the-art method in which the structure (superstructure) is separated…

DAMPTECH is the only company in the world providing damping devices and solutions based on…

Damping, in physics, restraining of vibratory motion, such as mechanical oscillations, noise, and alternating electric currents, by dissipation of energy.…

Earthquake-resistant construction, the fabrication of a building or structure that is able to withstand the sudden ground…

Lateral resisting systems Many design teams want to implement a lateral force resisting system that…

The evaluation of the seismic risk is considered essential to define strategic urban and emergency…

Seismic instruments are used to measure low-frequency ground motion caused by earthquakes. They detect the…

Major historical earthquakes are listed chronologically in the table. Notable earthquakes in historyyearaffected areamagnitude*intensity*approximate number…