Diaphragms are essential structural elements of the earthquake-resisting system in a
building. Diaphragms are the building slabs subjected to in-plane forces which are …

abstract Diaphragms are essential structural elements of the earthquake-resisting system in
a building. Diaphragms are the building slabs subjected to in-plane forces which are …

Compared to vertical elements of the seismic force resisting systems, our understanding of
the horizontal elements, ie the diaphragms, is grossly lacking. Recent research showed that …

The inelastic seismic response of one-story buildings with flexible diaphragm is analyzed.
The structural model consists of a floor system supported by seven elements with degrading …

The design objectives of early seismic codes were mainly achieved by using acceptable
construction materials, and minimum levels of strength and stiffness largely derived based …

The inelastic response of one‐storey buildings subjected to lateral loads is analysed,
making allowance for the real in‐plane rigidity and strength of the floors. The structural …

In existing Reinforced Concrete (RC) framed buildings, floor structural components (ie RC
topping and joists) may play a crucial role in the seismic performance of the structure. The …

Compared to vertical elements of a building's seismic force resisting systems, our
understanding of the horizontal elements, ie the diaphragms, is grossly lacking. Recent …

This study focuses on the development of a two dimensional (2D) simplified numerical
framework of rigid wall-flexible diaphragm (RWFD) structures that can be used to validate …

In the analysis and design of buildings, concrete floors are generally considered to be
infinitely rigid in their plane. This idealisation affords the simplification of computer models …