Seismic retrofitting is a critical strategy for enhancing the resilience of aging infrastructure in earthquake-prone regions, where outdated construction methods often fail to meet modern seismic safety standards. This study evaluated the effectiveness of three advanced retrofitting techniques—
Through nonlinear static analyses, the authors demonstrate a substantial increase in seismic performance, highlighting how external reinforcement strategies can provide cost-effective and minimally invasive retrofit solutions.
Key innovations include the integration of energy dissipation devices, base isolation systems, advanced material modeling, and data-driven optimization techniques, all contributing to more reliable and adaptive seismic designs.
The process of improving seismic resistance through advanced structural design involves the integration of theoretical principles, experimental methods, and real-world verification (10).
This study explores advanced retrofitting techniques, including base isolation, energy dissipation devices, and fiber-reinforced composites, aiming to identify cost-effective and efficient solutions
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Engineers may utilise AI-driven algorithms to model intricate seismic interactions, evaluate structural weaknesses, and continuously optimise design parameters to improve resistance while maintaining
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According to the analysis of the numerically derived data, it is evident that even though the use of CFRP jacketing is overall a less expensive retrofitting method to be implemented, the use of
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The objective of this study is to provide a holistic understanding of advanced strategies in earthquake-resistant structural engineering, emphasizing the integration of innovative materials,
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Advanced simulation techniques, including finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), were shown to significantly improve the accuracy and efficiency
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The study emphasizes that cost-effectiveness varies based on retrofitting strategy and structural performance enhancements. A new optimum retrofitting cost factor is proposed to guide decision
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This section provides an overview of the methodologies employed in BCA studies and a summary of findings concerning the primary drivers of cost-effectiveness of earthquake risk reduction measures:
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Through nonlinear static analyses, the authors demonstrate a substantial increase in seismic performance, highlighting how external reinforcement strategies can provide cost-effective
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This study has found that the retrofitting technique is better in comparison with complete reconstruction in terms of cost-energy, efficiency and structural performance.
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Through a comprehensive literature review and analysis of selected case studies, this study seeks to identify key considerations in earthquake-resistant building design, including cost-effectiveness,
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