Parameter Optimization of a Vertical Spring-Viscous Damper-Coulomb Friction System by Biao Wei, Yi Zhuo, Chaobin Li, Menggang Yang

“…Results show that both the friction force and the horizontal component of spring force gradually increase when an earthquake enforce the isolator to slide from its central location. …”
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A Study on the Seismic Response Characteristics of an Oblique Pile Group-Soil-Structure with Different Pile Caps by Desen Kong, Yifei Bai, Yongpo Chen, Meixu Deng

“…The results indicate that under the action of earthquake, the distribution of pore water pressure in the soil layer increases gradually from top to bottom. …”
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Theoretical Analysis of Rockfall Impacts on the Soil Cushion Layer of Protective Structures by Xing Wang, Yongxu Xia, Tianyue Zhou

“…During the Wenchuan Earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.12, collapses and rockfall hazards persisted for a long time after the initial investigations carried out by research fellow S. …”
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Conservativeness Study on the Seismic Analysis Method for Research Reactor Plant Structure Based on TMSR-LF1 by Rencong Dai, Wei Gong, Xiao Wang, Xiaoyan Wang, Decheng Cui

“…This paper analyzes the plant structure seismic performance of the 2WMt Thorium Molten Salt Reactor-Liquid Fuel 1 (TMSR-LF1) at the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences under the action of frequent earthquakes, fortification earthquakes, and rare earthquakes was analyzed by finite element software PKPM based on the seismic design method of civil code +1°. …”
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Crowd-Sourced Buildings Data Collection and Remote Training: New Opportunities to Engage Students in Seismic Risk Reduction by Antonella Peresan, Chiara Scaini, Carla Barnaba

“…The availability of online tools opened new perspectives in the organization of risk-related educational activities, in particular in earthquake-prone areas. This is the case of CEDAS (building CEnsus for seismic Damage Assessment), a pilot training activity aimed at collecting risk-related information while educating high-school students about seismic risk. …”
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Identifying Critical Success Factors of Humanitarian Aid Logistics in Disaster Management by Makber Tekin, Fahriye Merdivenci

“…After recent major crises (fire, earthquake, epidemic, etc.), the importance of humanitarian aid logistics has been better understood. …”
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Dynamic Response and Failure Characteristics of Slope with Weak Interlayer under Action of Near-Fault Ground Motion by Bing Yang, Jiangrong Hou, Yifei Liu, Zihong Zhou

“…Investigations into the Wenchuan earthquake (2008, China) demonstrated that landslides were concentrated in the near-fault areas, and numerous large-scale landslides occurred in slopes with weak interlayers. …”
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Calibration of the Performance of Bidirectional Shaker Table in Centrifuge Model Tests Using Sensor Networks by Hongjun Li, Hong Zhong, Xuedong Zhang, Yanyi Zhang, Yujing Hou

“…In order to obtain an in-depth knowledge of the mechanism of seismic-induced damage and reasonable assessment of the seismic design for rock-fill dams, comprehensive dynamic centrifuge tests which can simulate and reproduce strictly the action process of strong earthquake should be conducted. Thus, the performance and accuracy of test device have become a key problem. …”
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Compressive Behaviour of RC Column with Fibre Reinforced Concrete Confined by CFRP Strips by A. M. Vasumathi, K. Rajkumar, G. Ganesh Prabhu

“…The structural application of synthetic fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) has become widespread in the construction industry in order to satisfy the requirement of the earthquake resistant structures. Research conducted so far are focused on the structural behaviour of RC column externally confined with FRP composites, while studies are needed to address the behaviour of FRP strengthened RC column fabricated using fibre reinforced concrete. …”
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Short‐Period Concentric Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances Excited by the Launch of China's Long March 4B Rocket Detected by 1 Hz GNSS Data by Xiaolin Li, Feng Ding, Xinan Yue, Jianyong Li

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Stability Analysis of a Water-Rich Slope Under Seismic Disturbance by Shujian Li, Yisha Pan, Chongyang Wang, Dongming Zhang, Bin Zhang, Ziyang Xiong

“…The slope safety factors under the “water-rich and deadweight” and “water-rich and earthquake” conditions are 3.1% and 5.4% lower, respectively, than that under the “dry and deadweight” conditions. …”
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Assessment of electricity supply adequacy for tsunami refuge shelter planning in Universitas Andalas by Budikusuma Arif, Adrianti Adrianti, Nasir Muhammad, Nofendra Riko, Hakimah Ab Aziz Nur

“…Padang City is an earthquake-tsunami-prone area; therefore, preparedness to anticipate disasters is essential. …”
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Modelling of Chain Process of Debris Flow Blocking River and Induced Flood Disaster in Meizoseismal Area ——A Case of Xiazhuang Gully in Wenchuan County by LUO Yuting, WANG Lijuan, MA Song, TANG Yao

“…After the Wenchuan earthquake,there has been a sharp increase in the frequency of debris flow activity,which is featured by low rainfall threshold,frequent occurrence,wide impact and strong destruction.The hazards mainly include siltation,impact,river blocking and inundation.Among them,the mudslide blocking river shows particularly prominent disaster effect,seriously threatening the improvement of mountain infrastructure,and residents' life and property safety.The research of the dynamic process of river blocking disaster chain of debris flow can provide scientific reference for debris flow hazard prevention and early warning.Based on field surveys,physical tests,remote sensing images and rainfall data for a typical watershed,a numerical simulation was conducted to study the dynamic process of the river blocking disaster chain of debris flow in Xiazhuang Gully.The simulation results show that the debris flow reaches the outlet of the basin at t=120 step;and at t=130 step the debris flow pushes forward and blocks part of the main river;at t=140 and 150 step the debris flow completely blocks the main river,forming a debris-dam with a length,width and thickness of 236.0 m,74.0 m,6.2 m and 312.0 m,79.0 m,and 7.1 m,respectively,which causes the upstream water level to rise,with an inundation depth of the upstream residential area of 3-5 m.By comparing the simulation results with the field measured data,the accuracy of the simulation reaches up to 84.9%,which indicates that the model is of good applicability to simulating the disaster chain process of landslide-debris flow-flood.…”
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Evaluation of Emergency Assembly Areas with the AHP Method from the Perspective of Occupational Safety Experts by Onur Doğan

“…Occupational safety specialists are experts and have a high level of competence in combating all kinds of negative effects (earthquake, sabotage, accident, fire, etc.) that may affect the business ecosystem. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation on Seismic Performance of RC Exterior Beam-Column Joints with Slabs by Zhimeng Wang, Jiao Huang, Zhaoqun Chang, Yongjian Lu

“…The effect of a cast-in-place slab on the beam-column joint at beam ends in reinforced concrete (RC) structures under earthquake attacks has not been fully understood, and therefore, it is not manifestly addressed to some of the design criteria or specifications. …”
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Lateral Seismic Response and Self-Centering Performance of a Long-Span Railway Continuous Beam-Arch Bridge by Yan Shi, Zhanhong Zhang, Hongguo Qin, Xiangyu Zhao, Xiong Yang

“…Taking a long-span railway continuous beam-arch bridge as an example, the corresponding analysis model was established to study lateral seismic response and the girder’s displacement pattern of the continuous beam-arch bridge under the earthquake excitations. The seismic response of bridges with different seismic isolation schemes was studied. …”
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Understandings on the Performance of Concrete-Filled Steel Tube with Different Kinds of Concrete Infill by K. B. Manikandan, C. Umarani

“…In recent years, concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) has gained attention in the construction sectors due to its unique static and earthquake resistant properties. The steel-concrete composite member is formed by filling the concrete inside the hollow steel tube of various shapes. …”
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On the Adaptability and Effect of High Damping Rubber Bearings in the Seismic Resistance of Large Aqueducts by Duoxin Zhang, Yang Yu, Kai Sun, Yanke Shi

“…Moreover, its safe operation during an earthquake is related to the success of the national water network’s construction. …”
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Damage Assessment of an SRC Frame-Core Tube Structure under the Action of a Main Aftershock Sequence by Peng Wang, Qingxuan Shi, Feng Wang, Siusiu Guo

“…Historical seismic damage data show that most strong earthquakes are accompanied by multiple intense aftershocks. …”
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Spatiotemporal economic impact analysis of the Taal Volcano eruption using electricity consumption and nighttime light data by Ma. Flordeliza P. Del Castillo, Toshio Fujimi, Hirokazu Tatano

“…The second peak emerged upon the influx of the affected population, evacuees, earthquake occurrences, and road closures. Major assistance distribution spurred recovery towards the end of the analysis period. …”
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