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 …

Nonlinear behavior at the soil–foundation interface due to mobilization of the ultimate
capacity and the associated energy dissipation, particularly in an intense earthquake event …

This study uses instrumented buildings and models of code‐based designed buildings to
validate the results of previous studies that highlighted the need to revise the ASCE 7 F p …

Seismic fragilities of buildings are often developed without consideration of soil-structure
interaction (SSI), where base of the building is assumed to be fixed. This study highlights …

Floor response spectra, which are used for the seismic design of equipment, are often based
on the assumption that the behaviour of a structure and its equipment is linearly elastic …

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 …

The tuned viscous mass damper (TVMD) is one of the effective inerter-based systems for
vibration control of civil structures. TVMD is composed of an inerter, a spring, and an energy …

In this study, inelastic floor spectra are developed for designing acceleration-sensitive
nonstructural components (NSCs). The parameters response modification (reduction) factor …

Self-centering (SC) precast wall structures have emerged as earthquake-resilient structural
systems with excellent seismic performances characterized by low damage as well as …