Special Issue on Advanced Methods for Seismic Performance Evaluation of Building Structures

Abstract

When an earthquake occurs, it causes great damage to a large area. Although seismic engineering continues to develop, it is reported that recently occurred earthquakes inflicted major damage to various structures and loss of human lives. Such earthquake damage occurs in high seismic regions as well as low to moderate seismic regions. This special issue contains topics on newly developed technologies and methods for seismic performance evaluation and seismic design of building structures.

Design of Integral Sliding Mode Control for Seismic Effect Regulation on Buildings with Unmatched Disturbance

“…𝑴𝒙̈(𝑡) + 𝑪𝒙̇(𝑡) + 𝑲𝒙(𝑡) = 𝑴𝜦𝑥̈𝑔(𝑡) − 𝜞 𝐹 𝑐 (𝑡) (1) where, 𝒙, 𝒙̇ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝒙̈ are displacement, velocity and acceleration vectors of the structure respectively. 𝒙 = [𝑥 1 , 𝑥 2 , 𝑥 3 , … .…”

“…In the long run, buildings have suffered significant damage due to earthquakes. There are a lot of statistics on human and material damage caused by earthquakes, on average, about 10,000 people lose their lives due to earthquakes each year [1]. So many researchers in this field have sought to reduce the vibrations of structures to ensure the safety of humans and structures.…”