Torsional response of seismically isolated nonsymmetrical multi-storey reinforced-concrete frame structures, subjected to strong seismic action, is considered. Several alternatives of an initially symmetrical structure are analysed (3 levels of torsional stiffness, 3 levels of mass eccentricity), for varied disposition patterns of elastomeric bearings. The results show that regularly arranged seismic isolators can significantly reduce adverse torsional impacts from the superstructure and the isolation system.
COBISS.SI-ID: 2137476
The paper deals with the assessment of earthquake architecture in the sense of the overlapping requirements of modern earthquake engineering and modern architecture, which can use structural logic as an architectural expression. The so-called earthquake architecture has arisen as a consequence of a special approach to architectural design, which draws its inspiration from earthquake engineering and where the elements or measures of earthquake-engineering technology are articulated as special elements of architectural expression.
COBISS.SI-ID: 2240132