Abstract: The recently developed drift spectrum is extended to buildings that do not deform laterally like pure shear beams. Similarly to Iwan’s drift spectrum, the proposed generalized interstory drift spectrum uses a continuous ...

Abstract: Increasing the lateral strength and stiffness of light-frame structures can lead to reduced damage in the event of an earthquake. Because low-rise wood and cold-formed steel-framed buildings often contain many partition ...

Abstract: Increasing the lateral strength and stiffness of light-frame structures can lead to reduced damage in the event of an earthquake. Because low-rise wood and cold-formed steel-framed buildings often contain many partition ...

Abstract: As proven by several past earthquakes, seismic losses associated with nonstructural damage in modern buildings are likely to significantly exceed those associated with structural damage. Hence, to satisfactorily assess the ...

Abstract: A major consideration in the seismic design of unanchored tanks and equipment and sliding isolation systems is estimation of the peak sliding displacement, which is typically controlled by ground motions with near-fault ...

Abstract: Seismic isolation is a proven technology to protect structures from large earthquakes; however, it has not been extensively implemented in light-frame residential houses in the United States because of perceived high costs, ...