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Alternative design philosophies and solutions for the seismic design of low-damage structures. Analysis and design criteria for buildings. Introduction to base-isolation, viscous dampers, PRESSS-Technology and the hybrid (rocking-dissipative) system concept. Introduction to and application of Displacement Based Design (DBD). Simplified modelling techniques using lumped plasticity approach. Connection between floor-diaphragm and lateral resisting systems. Capacity Design: Issues and solutions. Examples of on- site applications worldwide in low-, medium- or high-seismic areas. Constructability aspects, sequence and detailing.
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ENCI615