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  1. Best combination of stiffness and strength ratios for seismic design of buildings with BRBs

    Article • Journal of Building Engineering, November 2025, Elsevier

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  2. Support Vector Machines to Propose a Ground Motion Prediction Equation for the Particular Case of the Bojorquez Intensity Measure INp

    Article • AI, October 2025, MDPI AG

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  3. Advanced intensity measures for urban seismic-risk mapping: Evidence from a Megacity

    Article • International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, October 2025, Elsevier

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  4. DISEÑO SÍSMICO SUSTENTABLE DE ESTRUCTURAS EQUIPADAS CON DISIPADORES VISCOSOS

    Article • Revista de Ingeniería Sísmica, June 2024, Sociedad Mexicana de Ingenieria Sismica A.C.

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  5. Open Ground Story Mid-Rise Buildings Represented by Simplified Systems

    Article • Buildings, May 2024, MDPI AG

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  6. Multi-disciplinary performance comparison for selecting the optimal sustainable design of buildings structures with fluid-viscous dampers

    Article • Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, March 2024, Elsevier

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  7. Seismic Performance of Steel Buildings with Eccentrically Braced Frame Systems with Different Configurations

    Article • Buildings, January 2024, MDPI AG

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  8. Towards optimal reliability-based design of wind turbines towers using artificial intelligence

    Article • Engineering Structures, November 2023, Elsevier

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  9. Bayesian analysis-based ground motion prediction equations for earthquake input energy

    Article • Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, October 2023, Elsevier

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  10. Improving the Seismic Performance of Steel Frames under Mainshock–Aftershock Using Post-Tensioned Connections

    Article • Buildings, June 2023, MDPI AG

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  11. Use of Artificial Neural Networks and Response Surface Methodology for Evaluating the Reliability Index of Steel Wind Towers

    Article • Advances in Civil Engineering, June 2022, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  12. Development an Artificial Neural Network Model for Estimating Cost of R/C Building by Using Life-Cycle Cost Function: Case Study of Mexico City

    Article • Advances in Civil Engineering, April 2022, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  13. Factores de modificación por comportamiento degradante por espectros de diseño sísmico

    Article • January 2022, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  14. Comparing Hysteretic Energy and Ductility Uniform Annual Failure Rate Spectra for Traditional and a Spectral Shape-Based Intensity Measure

    Article • Advances in Civil Engineering, December 2021, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  15. Reliability-based strength modification factor for seismic design spectra considering structural degradation

    Article • Natural Hazards and Earth System Science, May 2021, Copernicus GmbH

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  16. Displacement Spectra Damping Factors for Preliminary Design of Structures with Hysteretic Energy-Dissipation Devices

    Article • Journal of Earthquake Engineering, April 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  17. Enhanced Seismic Structural Reliability on Reinforced Concrete Buildings by Using Buckling Restrained Braces

    Article • Shock and Vibration, February 2021, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  18. Influence of Higher Modes of Vibration on the Seismic Response of Buildings with Linear and Nonlinear Viscous Dampers

    Article • Journal of Earthquake Engineering, September 2020, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  19. Authors´Reply to Referee #2

    Article • September 2020, Copernicus GmbH

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  20. Authors´Reply to Referee #1. Paper ID: https//doi.org/10.5194/nhess-2020-116-RC1, 2020

    Article • September 2020, Copernicus GmbH

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  21. Influence of spectral acceleration correlation models on conditional mean spectra and probabilistic seismic hazard analysis

    Article • Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, August 2020, Wiley

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  22. Reliability-based strength modification factor for seismic design spectra considering structural degradation

    Article • May 2020, Copernicus GmbH

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  23. Improving the Structural Reliability of Steel Frames Using Posttensioned Connections

    Article • Advances in Civil Engineering, June 2019, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Antonio Formisano, Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  24. FACTORES DE AMPLIFICACIÓN DE RESISTENCIA PARA EL DISEÑO DE ESTRUCTURAS CON ASIMETRÍA EN FLUENCIA

    Article • Revista de Ingeniería Sísmica, January 2019, Sociedad Mexicana de Ingenieria Sismica A.C.

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  25. Review of Guidelines for Seismic Design of Structures with Damping Systems

    Article • The Open Civil Engineering Journal, June 2018, Bentham Science Publishers

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  26. Seismic response and energy dissipation of 3D complex steel buildings considering the influence of interior semi-rigid connections: low- medium- and high-rise

    Article • Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, June 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  27. On the Seismic Design of Structures with Tilting Located within a Seismic Region

    Article • November 2017, MDPI AG

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  28. On the Seismic Design of Structures with Tilting Located within a Seismic Region

    Article • Applied Sciences, November 2017, MDPI AG

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  29. Reliability-based optimal load factors for seismic design of buildings

    Article • Engineering Structures, November 2017, Elsevier

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  30. A new ground motion intensity measure I B

    Article • Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, August 2017, Elsevier

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  31. Reliability-based Strength Amplification Factors for Structures with Asymmetric Yielding

    Article • Journal of Earthquake Engineering, October 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  32. Seismic response of complex 3D steel buildings with welded and post-tensioned connections

    Article • Earthquakes and Structures, August 2016, Techno-Press

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  33. Reliability over time of wind turbines steel towers subjected to fatigue

    Article • Wind and Structures, July 2016, Techno-Press

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  34. Probabilistic seismic response transformation factors between SDOF and MDOF systems using artificial neural networks

    Article • Journal of Vibroengineering, June 2016, JVE International Ltd.

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  35. Direct Displacement-Based Design for Buildings with Hysteretic Dampers, using Best Combinations of Stiffness and Strength Ratios

    Article • Journal of Earthquake Engineering, June 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  36. Demands and distribution of hysteretic energy in moment resistant self-centering steel frames

    Article • Steel and Composite Structures, April 2016, Techno-Press

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  37. Time-Dependent Confidence Factor for Structures with Cumulative Damage

    Article • Earthquake Spectra, February 2015, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  38. On the Use of Vector-Valued Intensity Measure to Predict Peak and Cumulative Demands of Steel Frames under Narrow-Band Motions

    Article • Applied Mechanics and Materials, July 2014, Trans Tech Publications

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  39. Reduction Factors for Seismic Design Spectra for Structures with Viscous Energy Dampers

    Article • Journal of Earthquake Engineering, March 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  40. Influence of structural deterioration over time on the optimal time interval for inspection and maintenance of structures

    Article • Engineering Structures, March 2014, Elsevier

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  41. Multi-objective optimization for maintenance of structures, considering structural deterioration

    Article • January 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  42. An Efficient Approach to Obtain Optimal Load Factors for Structural Design

    Article • The Scientific World JOURNAL, January 2014, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  43. Ductility and Strength Reduction Factors for Degrading Structures Considering Cumulative Damage

    Article • The Scientific World JOURNAL, January 2014, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  44. Estimation of Cyclic Interstory Drift Capacity of Steel Framed Structures and Future Applications for Seismic Design

    Article • The Scientific World JOURNAL, January 2014, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  45. Evaluation of the Response of Posttensioned Steel Frames with Energy Dissipators Using Equivalent Single-Degree-of-Freedom Systems

    Article • Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, January 2014, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  46. Non-Gaussian Stochastic Equivalent Linearization Method for Inelastic Nonlinear Systems with Softening Behaviour, under Seismic Ground Motions

    Article • Mathematical Problems in Engineering, January 2014, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  47. Response transformation factors for deterministic-based and reliability-based seismic design

    Article • STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS, June 2013, Techno-Press

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  48. A New Spectral Shape-Based Record Selection Approach UsingNpand Genetic Algorithms

    Article • Mathematical Problems in Engineering, January 2013, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  49. Reduction of Maximum and Residual Drifts on Posttensioned Steel Frames with Semirigid Connections

    Article • Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, January 2013, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  50. Time Intervals for Maintenance of Offshore Structures Based on Multiobjective Optimization

    Article • Mathematical Problems in Engineering, January 2013, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  51. Comparing vector-valued intensity measures for fragility analysis of steel frames in the case of narrow-band ground motions

    Article • Engineering Structures, December 2012, Elsevier

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  52. Hysteretic model for steel energy absorbers and evaluation of a seismic design strategy using minimal-damage performance objectives

    Article • January 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  53. Estimation of the risk amplification in steel buildings subject to seismic actions using Monte Carlo simulation

    Article • January 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  54. Behavior of self-centering buckling-restrained braces

    Article • January 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  55. Prediction of Inelastic Response Spectra Using Artificial Neural Networks

    Article • Mathematical Problems in Engineering, January 2012, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  56. Evaluation of Structural Reliability of Steel Frames: Interstory Drift versus Plastic Hysteretic Energy

    Article • Earthquake Spectra, August 2011, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  57. Accidental Eccentricity of Story Shear for Low-Rise Office Buildings

    Article • Journal of Structural Engineering, April 2011, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  58. Simplified closed-form expressions for the mean failure rate of structures considering structural deterioration

    Article • Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, December 2010, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  59. Probabilities of Exceeding Different Limit States for Buildings Subjected to Narrow-Band Ground Motions

    Article • Earthquake Spectra, August 2010, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  60. Energy-based damage index for steel structures

    Article • Steel and Composite Structures, July 2010, Techno-Press

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  61. Energy-based damage model for MDOF steel structures

    Article • December 2009, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  62. Reliability-based evaluation of steel structures using energy concepts

    Article • Engineering Structures, June 2008, Elsevier

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  63. Structural reliability evaluation considering capacity degradation over time

    Article • Engineering Structures, September 2007, Elsevier

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  64. Design Approach Based on UAFR Spectra for Structures with Displacement-Dependent Dissipating Elements

    Article • Earthquake Spectra, May 2007, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  65. Influence of structural capacity uncertainty on seismic reliability of buildings under narrow-band motions

    Article • Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, January 2007, Wiley

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  66. Seismic Design Method for Reliability-Based Rehabilitation of Buildings

    Article • Earthquake Spectra, February 2006, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  67. Design Algorithm Based on Probabilistic Seismic Demands for Buildings Rehabilitated with Hysteretic Energy-Dissipating Devices

    Article • Earthquake Spectra, May 2004, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  68. Performance-Based Design Approach for Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings with Displacement-Dependent Dissipators

    Article • Earthquake Spectra, August 2001, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  69. Calibration of the equivalent linearization gaussian approach applied to simple hysteretic systems subjected to narrow band seismic motions

    Article • Structural Safety, January 2000, Elsevier

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  70. Influence of ground motion intensity on the effectiveness of tuned mass dampers

    Article • Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, November 1999, Wiley

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  71. Design Live Loads for Classrooms in United States and Mexico

    Article • Journal of Structural Engineering, December 1997, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  72. Stochastic seismic performance evaluation of tuned liquid column dampers

    Article • Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, August 1997, Wiley

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  73. Design Live Loads for Office Buildings in Mexico and the United States

    Article • Journal of Structural Engineering, June 1997, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  74. STOCHASTIC SEISMIC PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF TUNED LIQUID COLUMN DAMPERS

    Article • Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, November 1996, Wiley

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  75. Influence of the spatial distribution of energy-dissipating bracing elements on the seismic response of multistorey frames

    Article • Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, November 1995, Wiley

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  76. Reliability of Short and Slender Reinforced‐Concrete Columns

    Article • Journal of Structural Engineering, June 1994, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  77. Influence of intensity of motion on the seismic response of structures with asymmetric force-deformation curves

    Article • Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, January 1991, Wiley

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  78. Discussion of “ Evolutionary Kanai‐Tajimi Earthquake Models ” by Y. K. Lin and Yan Yong (August, 1987, Vol. 113, No. 8)

    Article • Journal of Engineering Mechanics, April 1989, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  79. Seismic Failure Rates of Multistory Frames

    Article • Journal of Structural Engineering, February 1989, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  80. The Mexico Earthquake of September 19, 1985—The Seismic Performance of Buildings with Weak First Storey

    Article • Earthquake Spectra, February 1989, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  81. The Mexico Earthquake of September 19, 1985—Seismic Response of Asymmetrically Yielding Structures

    Article • Earthquake Spectra, February 1989, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  82. The Mexico Earthquake of September 19, 1985—Nonstationary Models of Seismic Ground Acceleration

    Article • Earthquake Spectra, August 1988, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  83. Uncertainty about p‐y Curves for Piles in Soft Clays

    Article • Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, June 1986, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  84. Non-dimensional probabilistic coefficients for laterally loaded piles

    Article • Structural Safety, January 1986, Elsevier

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz

  85. Reliability index for offshore piles subjected to bending

    Article • Structural Safety, January 1984, Elsevier

    Prof. Sonia E. Ruiz