Cost-effectiveness analysis of earthquake-resistant folding containers for mining

An alternative approach to benefit-cost analysis is cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA). In contrast to BCA, the objective of CEA is to choose the option that minimizes the cost …

Shrestha and Peng [32] compared the RBDO with deterministic methods, emphasizing the construction cost-structural reliability trade-offs in seismic structure design. …

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Engineers generally do not focus on bracing conditions to ensure the cost-effectiveness of industrial structures. Therefore, this study …

In addition to their cost-effectiveness and affordability, folding container houses also offer a range of other advantages. Their compact and portable design makes them ideal …

Earthquake-resistant systems are categorized as passive energy dissipation system, active energy dissipation system, and base isolation. The passive energy dissipation system …

For instance, Calledda et al. [12] recently presented a procedure combining non-linear time-history analyses with artificial neural network (ANN) training and inversion to obtain …

Recently, a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing severe damage and leaving tens of thousands of people homeless. In this critical moment, HIG MODULAR’s …

Where earthquake protection strategies involving for example building design are to be considered, the cost of the project is the additional cost of providing earthquake …

Discover why a folding container house is the ultimate earthquake shelter. Learn about its durable, seismic-resistant design, rapid 10-minute installation, and versatile uses in disaster …

This paper presents a performance-based earthquake assessment of an industrial structure, aiming at identifying suitable techniques to select and scale natural ground motions …

Cost-benefit assessment is used to evaluate the effectiveness of various seismic retrofit strategies to address concerns about earthquake safety and damage to older concrete …

The present study compared the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of four pavement treatments, including hot in-place recycling, milling and filling, thin HMA overlay and …

This research is motivated by the urgent necessity to create innovative materials and cost-effective design methodologies that can withstand the forces of devastating …

An efficient optimization procedure to determine the optimal design parameters for the earthquake-resistant system was proposed with a cost-related objective function, where …

The design of structural systems depends on a wide range of compliance criteria. More specifically, with respect to earthquake resistant bridges, the issue of economy, i.e. the …

Keywords: Seismic retrofitting, aging infrastructure, earthquake-prone regions, base isolation, fiber-reinforced composites, energy dissipation devices, disaster resilience, structural …

This research is motivated by the urgent necessity to create innovative materials and cost-effective design methodologies that can …

Through a comprehensive literature review and analysis of selected case studies, this study seeks to identify key considerations in earthquake-resistant building design, …

On the other hand, the probability of damage and the expected damage cost due to earthquake events can be reduced by a significant amount. Therefore, cost-effectiveness …

Foldable containers are considered an effective solution to deal with the endemic imbalance in the repositioning of empty containers. Several foldable containers were …

Recently, a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing severe damage and leaving tens of thousands of people …

This paper is a general overview of the advanced strategies involved in earthquake-resistant structural engineering, including seismic design, materials, and …