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Nuclear power plays a crucial role in energy supply in the world: around 15% of the electricity generated worldwide is provided from nuclear stations avoiding around 2.5 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions. As of January 2016, 442 reactors that generated 380+ GW were in operation an…

Transportation networks of highway bridges are considered the lifelines of a community’s infrastructure as they play a significant role in joining communities and serving as the first outlet during a calamity such as earthquakes. They are expected to sustain minor damage and mai…

Rapidly growing societal needs in urban areas are increasing the demand for tall buildings with complex structural systems. Many of these urban areas are located in zones characterized by high seismic activity. Quantifying the seismic resilience of these buildings require compre…