Earthquake engineering in Australia: International collaborations and future directions
Date
2003
Authors
Griffith, M.
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Conference paper
Citation
Proceedings of Joint NCREE/JRC Workshop on International Collaboration on Earthquake Disaster Mitigation Research, Taipei. pp.101-110
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Michael C. Griffith
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Joint NCREE/JRC Workshop on International Collaboration on Earthquake Disaster Mitigation Research (2003 : Taipei, Taiwan)
Abstract
This paper highlights the key issues faced by earthquake engineers working in low seismicity regions such as Australia and how some of the research I have been involved with has benefited from collaborations with researchers from the JRC in Ispra, the University of Pavia and the University of Rome in Italy. In particular, 3 collaborative projects that I have been involved with will be discussed. These deal with: (1) the seismic assessment of older concrete frames with and without brick masonry infill walls; (2) the seismic strengthening of concrete columns in soft-storey frames to increase displacement ductility; and (3) the seismic behaviour and assessment of unreinforced brick masonry buildings.