Abstract Complexity and unpredictability nature of earthquakes makes them unique external loads that there is no formula used for the prediction seismic responses. Hence, this research aims to implement most well-known Machine Learning (ML) methods in Python software propose a model response performance assessment Reinforced Concrete Moment-Resisting Frames (RC MRFs). To prepare 92,400 data poi...

The (International Design Report) IDR neutrino factory scenario for capture, bunching, phase-energy rotation and initial cooling of ’s produced from a proton source target is explored. It requires a drift section from the target, a bunching section and a -E rotation section leading into the cooling channel. Optimization and variations are discussed. Important concerns are rf limitations with...

Most of the existing seismic design codes are based on the empirical knowledge accumulated through systematic earthquake damage data collection and their analysis. Required levels of protection and seismic design forces gradually are increased after each series of catastrophic earthquakes particularly in developed countries. Many efforts have been made through experimental and analytical studie...

Structural damage can be controlled in performance based seismic design (PBSD) according to the requirement under a certain hazard level. During strong ground motion (GM) such buildings suffer minor to major damages depending on the shaking level of GM. The available damage assessment methods are complex, tedious and time-consuming procedure. In the present study, a simplified empirical model h...

Base-isolated structures achieve superior seismic performance but with the cost of large deformation base floor, which possibly causes superstructure collapse during severe earthquakes. Hence, it is great interest to develop hybrid isolation systems that can reduce and simultaneously improve superstructure’s performance. Recently, several using inerter-based dampers have emerged; however, nonli...

With the conceptual development of performance-based design, the earthquake engineering community has begun to recognize the importance of controlling both interstory drifts and absolute floor accelerations. However, these often present conflicting requirements for design. In this paper, we present a multi-objective genetic algorithm to address this conflict by identifying a Pareto front of opt...

The objective of this research is to develop an effective and efficient design methodology for optimizing the configurations of energy dissipation devices (EDD) based on building performance objectives. Current design codes do not provide any guidelines for the optimization of EDD configurations. Previous research efforts are either limited in addressing different performance indices or not eff...

This work investigates and discusses the effectiveness of seesaw system when installed in an older, non-ductile reinforced concrete (RC) building for seismic upgrading purposes. In particular, two different configurations are assumed a two-storey 3D RC framed which was designed according to older provisions and, thus, is susceptible flexural shear failures. To check if there any merit employing...