Foundations

Cross-cultural comparative approaches have been used in the field of historic preservation mostly to make comparative analyses between Europe and the United States, yet to date there is not a specific cross-cultural study of the contributions of foundations to preservation field…

Findings from previous studies have indicated that a reinforced concrete wall with a structural hinge at the base, used to reduce the strength requirement for the foundation, can be effective for limiting the drift demand for frames subjected to strong ground motions. The goal o…