The seismic performances of non-structural (NS) components belonging to the category of
“valuable elements”, ie elements characterized by high value in terms of economic, cultural …

Nonstructural components (NSCs) should be subjected to a careful and rational seismic
design, in order to reduce the economic loss and to avoid threats to the life safety, as well as …

In this study, nonlinear time‐history analyses are performed to assess the floor response
spectra of bare and infilled reinforced concrete framed buildings with different number of …

This paper proposes a new analytical formulation for computing the seismic input at various
levels of a structure in terms of floor response spectra. The approach, which neglects the …

Nonstructural components (NSCs) are parts, elements, and subsystems that are not part of
the primary load-bearing system of building structures but are subject to seismic loading …

The achievement of adequate performance objectives for buildings under increasing
seismic intensities is not only related to the performance of structural members but also to …

Seismic design forces of nonstructural components are commonly obtained by application of
floor response spectra. This method is usually applied using estimated modal shapes and …

Current codes incorporate simplified methods for the prediction of acceleration demands on
secondary structural and non-structural elements at different levels of a building. While the …

A range of reinforced concrete frame buildings with different levels of inelasticity as well as
periods of vibration is analyzed to study the floor response. The derived floor acceleration …

Non‐structural elements (NSEs) are not designed to be part of the structural load‐bearing
system of a building but are subjected to the same dynamic environment as the supporting …