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Technical papers

Orthogonal expansion of ground motion and PDEM-based seismic response analysis of nonlinear structures

Li Jie, Liu Zhangjun and Chen Jianbing

Nonlinear evaluations of unconditionally stable explicit algorithms

Shuenn-Yih Chang

On time-step in structural seismic response analysis under ground displacement/acceleration

Tian Yuji and Yang Qingshan

Development of seismic force requirements for buildings in Taiwan

Juin-Fu Chai, Tsung-Jen Teng and Keh-Chyuan Tsai

Mathematical modeling and full-scale shaking table tests for multi-curve buckling restrained braces

C. S. Tsai, Yungchang Lin, Wenshin Chen and H. C. Su

Assessment of buckling-restrained braced frame reliability using an experimental limit-state model and
stochastic dynamic analysis

Blake M. Andrews, Junho Song and Larry A. Fahnestock

Networked collaborative pseudo-dynamic testing of a multi-span bridge based on NetSLab

Cai Xinjiang, Tian Shizhu, Wang Dapeng and Xiao Yan

Dynamic finite element model updating of prestressed concrete continuous box-girder bridge

Lin Xiankun, Zhang Lingmi, Guo Qintao and Zhang Yufeng

An improved recursive decomposition algorithm for reliability evaluation of lifeline networks

Liu Wei and Li Jie

Nonlinear dynamic analysis of multi-base seismically isolated structures with uplift potential I:
formulation

Panos C. Tsopelas, Panayiotis C. Roussis and Michael C. Constantinou

A modified Kelvin impact model for pounding simulation of base-isolated building with adjacent structures

Ye Kun, Li Li and Zhu Hongping

Dynamic simulation of beam-like structure with a crack subjected to a random moving mass oscillator

M. M. Ettefagh, M. H. Sadeghi and M. Rezaee

Engineering vibration monitoring by GPS: long duration records

F. Casciati and C. Fuggini

Notice of Retraction

Apostolakis, G., Qu, B., Ecemis, N. and Dogruel, S. (2007). Field reconnaissance of the 2007 Niigata-
Chuetsu Oki earthquake

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