Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics in Memory of Ragnar Sigbjörnsson: Selected Topics (Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering (44))

This book presents methods and results that cover and extend beyond the state-of-the-art in structural dynamics and earthquake engineering. Most of the chapters are based on the keynote lectures at the International Conference in Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics (ICESD), held in Reykjavik, Iceland, on June 12-14, 2017. The conference is being organised in memory of late Professor Ragnar Sigbjörnsson, who was an influential teacher and one of the leading researchers in the fields of structural mechanics, random fields, engineering seismology and earthquake engineering. Professor Sigbjörnsson had a close research collaboration with the Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology (NTNU), where his research was mainly focused in dynamics of marine and offshore structures. His research in Iceland was mainly focused on engineering seismology and earthquake engineering. The keynote-lecture based chapters are contributed by leading experts in these fields of research and showcase not only the historical perspective but also the most recent developments as well as a glimpse into the future. These chapters showcase a synergy of the fields of structural dynamics, engineering seismology, and earthquake engineering. In addition, some chapters in the book are based on works carried out under the leadership and initiative of Professor Sigbjörnsson and showcase his contribution to the understanding of seismic hazard and risk in Iceland. As such, the book is useful for both researchers and practicing engineers who are interested in recent research advances in structural dynamics and earthquake engineering, and in particular to those interested in seismic hazard and risk in Iceland. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxviii Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Genealogy of Performance-Based Seismic Design: Is the Present a Re-crafted Version of the Past? (P. Gülkan, Mete A. Sözen)....Pages 3-29 Synergies and Conflicts Between Seismic Design and Design for Other Extreme Actions (M. N. Fardis)....Pages 31-71 A Simplified Approach for Site-Specific Design Spectrum (A. Ansal, G. Tönük, A. Kurtuluş)....Pages 73-86 Inherent Damping in Nonlinear Time-History Analyses: A Recommended Modelling Approach (Athol J. Carr, Arun M. Puthanpurayil)....Pages 87-103 Challenges in Modelling the Seismic Response of RC Walls (T. Isakovic, M. Fischinger)....Pages 105-121 Critical Response of Elastic-Plastic Structures to Near-Fault Ground Motions and Its Application to Base-Isolated Building Structures (Izuru Takewaki, Ryo Taniguchi, Kotaro Kojima)....Pages 123-141 Comparison of Ground Motion Pulse Models for the Seismic Response of Seismically Isolated Liquid Storage Tanks (S. Öncü-Davas, H. Gazi, E. Güler, Cenk Alhan)....Pages 143-157 Initial Wave Height and Total Energy of Landslide-Generated Tsunamis from Translatory Wave Theory (Jonas Elíasson)....Pages 159-174 Surface Strain Rate Tensor Field for Iceland Based on a GPS Network (Ragnar Sigbjörnsson, J. Snæbjörnsson, G. Valsson, Th. Sigurdsson, Rajesh Rupakhety)....Pages 175-191 Determination of Parameters for Stochastic Strong Motion Models Representing Earthquakes in the South Iceland Seismic Zone (Símon Ólafsson, Ragnar Sigbjörnsson, Rajesh Rupakhety)....Pages 193-207 Seismic Vulnerability of Icelandic Residential Buildings (Bjarni Bessason, Rajesh Rupakhety)....Pages 209-232 Earthquake-Safe and Energy-Efficient Infill Panels for Modern Buildings (Marco Vailati, Giorgio Monti, Giorgia Di Gangi)....Pages 233-261 Front Matter ....Pages 263-263 Full-Scale Measurement and Analysis of Wind-Induced Vibrations of a Longs-Span Suspension Bridge in Complex Terrain (Aksel Fenerci, Ole Øiseth)....Pages 265-276 Simulation and Monitoring of Floating Bridge Behaviour (K. A. Kvåle, Ole Øiseth, A. Rönnquist, S. Remseth)....Pages 277-296 On Stochastic Dynamic Second-Order Response Analysis of Marine Bridges (B. J. Leira)....Pages 297-311 Front Matter ....Pages 313-313 New Tools for the Analysis of the Generalized Impact of Earthquake Events (Carlos Sousa Oliveira, Mónica A. Ferreira, F. Mota Sá, J. Bonacho)....Pages 315-335 Urban Disaster Prevention Strategies in the UPStrat-MAFA Project: From Risk Analysis to Communication (Gemma Musacchio, Monica A. Ferreira, Fabrizio Meroni, Rajesh Rupakhety, Carlos Sousa Oliveira, Gaetano Zonno)....Pages 337-356 Is Perception of Earthquake Effects Gender Dependent? (Ragnar Sigbjörnsson, Sólveig Ragnarsdóttir, Rajesh Rupakhety)....Pages 357-368 Factors Affecting the Speed and Quality of Post-Disaster Recovery and Resilience (Stephen Platt)....Pages 369-403 This book is a collection of invited papers presented at the International Conference on Earthquake engineering and Structural Dynamics (ICESD) that was held in Reykjavik, Iceland, from 12th-14th June, 2017. The conference was held in honour of late Professor Ragnar Sigbjörnsson. Ragnar received his formal education in structural mechanics, which he applied in solving practical engineering problems and advancing the state-of-the-art in areas such as wind engineering, engineering seismology, earthquake engineering, and offshore engineering. Application of structural dynamics principles in wind and earthquake engineering was his main area of research and teaching. He had a very keen interest and deep understanding of modelling and analysis of random fields, which combined with his knowledge and skills in structural mechanics, established him as a leader in research areas such as structural dynamics and earthquake engineering. Ragnar was also keenly interested in safety science and reliability, and actively studied and pursued research in disaster risk management. Although Ragnar maintained a very diverse and crossdisciplinary research portfolio, his main focus was on (i) earthquake engineering and seismology (ii) dynamics of special structures such as floating bridges, longspan suspension bridges, submerged floating tunnels, and offshore structures, and (iii) earthquake risk evaluation, perception, and management. This book includes contributions in these three fields. Due to the vast nature of these fields, it is impossible, in a small volume like this, to thoroughly and rigorously address all the issues they deal with. We merely present selected topics within these fields: topics which Ragnar was most interested in and contributed to. Many of the chapters are written by his collaborators, close friends, and colleagues, presenting methods and results that cover and extend beyond the state of the art in structural dynamics and earthquake engineering. Of the 19 chapters presented here, 7 are written by invited Keynote Speakers at the ICESD, who are among the most distinguished scientists and researchers. These chapters showcase, not only the historical perspective of the state-of-the-art, but also the most recent developments and provide a glimpse into the future of research in earthquake engineering and structural dynamics. Other chapters are written by renowned researchers, many of whom were also close collaborators of Ragnar