Diagrid systems are emerging as one of the structurally efficient and architecturally aesthetic
solutions for tall buildings. Despite the fact that such systems are increasingly used in …

Several design codes consider the non-linear response of a building by using one of the
most important seismic parameters, called the response reduction factor (R). The lack of a …

In many earthquake prone regions in developing countries, substandard steel moment
resisting frame (SMRF) systems pose a profound danger to people and economy in the case …

Recent studies have indicated the need of considering aftershocks in the seismic
design/assessment of structures. This article investigates the effect of sequential mainshock …

The eccentric bracing system equipped with vertical links is capable of providing high levels
of stiffness, strength and ductility, and therefore, can be efficiently used for seismic retrofit of …

The selection of an adequate response reduction factor (R) in the seismic design of a
reinforced concrete building is critical to the building's seismic response. To construct a …

The computational complexity and high computational costs are the main obstacles to
estimate the seismic demand and capacity of non-linear structural systems and assess their …

Many existing reinforced concrete buildings have been designed based on earlier codes of
practice that underestimated seismic forces, making them vulnerable to damage during …

Abstract Comb-Teeth dampers (CTDs) are a new type of metallic yielding dampers
developed for passive control of structures. These dampers are installed between the floor …

Existing methods to predict the seismic demand of non-structural components in current
seismic design guidelines do not generally consider the intensity of the design earthquake …