This paper examines the earthquake resistant design and construction practices prevailing in India. Results of a set of studies conducted to estimate the seismic performance of Indian housing stock, are presented. A field survey was conducted in the National Capital Region to assess the expected seismic performance of multistorey buildings, as these are so-called ‘engineered’ buildings and the ...

this paper is devoted to compiling a site geology map for town of amiriyeh, from seismic macro-zonation point of view using geophysical methods of shallow seismic, down-hole seismic and resistivity surveys. in this map site geology has been classified based on shear wave velocity, according to the criteria for site geology classification offered in the iranian code of practice for seismic resis...

This paper reports the findings of research examining the blast resistance of bridge piers that are designed in accordance with current knowledge and specifications to ensure ductile seismic performance. Blast testing was conducted on 1/4 scale ductile RC columns, and nonductile RC columns retrofitted with steel jacketing. The seismically designed RC and steel jacketed RC columns did not exhibi...