Comparative performance evaluation of RC frame structures using direct displacement-based design method and force-based design method
Force-based design (FBD) method has been practiced for a long time which focuses on the
seismic force over the structure. Problems associated with FBD are assumed stiffness of …
seismic force over the structure. Problems associated with FBD are assumed stiffness of …
Nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete buildings with different heights and floor systems
Most civil structures exhibit nonlinear behavior during moderate to severe earthquakes.
Consequently, inelastic analysis is needed for seismic design. Several dynamic and static …
Consequently, inelastic analysis is needed for seismic design. Several dynamic and static …
Simplified nonlinear modeling for estimating the seismic response of buildings
JL Lin, MC Chuang - Engineering Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Simplified nonlinear modeling for estimating the seismic response of buildings has the
advantages of providing structural perception and computational efficiency. Therefore, such …
advantages of providing structural perception and computational efficiency. Therefore, such …
Determination of seismic isolation effects on irregular RC buildings using friction pendulums
E Meral - Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
This study aims to evaluate influences of isolation made using friction pendulum type
isolators on seismic behavior of irregular mid-rise RC frame buildings without shear walls …
isolators on seismic behavior of irregular mid-rise RC frame buildings without shear walls …
Case study of seismic assessment of a short irregular historic reinforced concrete structure: time-history vs. pushover nonlinear methods
A Georgiou, S Kotakis, D Loukidis… - Journal of Earthquake …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The selection of appropriate analysis method for the seismic assessment of existing
structures and the reliability of its results are of utmost importance, as they determine the …
structures and the reliability of its results are of utmost importance, as they determine the …
Evaluating and strengthening low-rise reinforced concrete buildings constructed in Nepal
In Nepal, the reinforced concrete (RC) frame system is commonly used to construct low-rise
buildings. In last three decades, a significant number of such buildings were proportioned …
buildings. In last three decades, a significant number of such buildings were proportioned …
Post-2015 earthquake vulnerability of typical RC buildings in Kathmandu Valley
Continuous assessment of the existing conditions of the buildings and performance
expectations for future earthquakes is quite crucial for a high-seismic-risk city like …
expectations for future earthquakes is quite crucial for a high-seismic-risk city like …
Generating high spectral consistent endurance time excitations by a modified time-domain spectral matching method
Endurance time acceleration functions (ETAFs) are the intensified acceleration time series
whose spectral responses match time-varying targets in order to evaluate multiple-level …
whose spectral responses match time-varying targets in order to evaluate multiple-level …
Displacement-Based Methodology for Seismic Analysis of a Retrofitted Substandard Low-Rise RC Building Using Conditional Mean Spectra
Abstract The Ibn Khaldoun housing city located in the inner heart of Boumerdes City
(Algeria) was one of the most severely damaged by the May 21, 2003, Boumerdes …
(Algeria) was one of the most severely damaged by the May 21, 2003, Boumerdes …
Seismic Fragility Assessment of a Base-Isolated RC Frame Building Using Direct Displacement-Based Design and Force-Based Design
R Jain, KM Gondaliya, TN Palsanawala… - Journal of Structural …, 2025 - ascelibrary.org
Base-isolated building structures prove highly effective in seismic events, particularly when
designed using direct displacement-based methods. This design approach ensures that the …
designed using direct displacement-based methods. This design approach ensures that the …