Abstract: Three-dimensional nonlinear dynamic time-history analyses of a three-story steel moment-resisting frame designed according to the Uniform Building Code for Los Angeles seismicity were carried out. Beams in both directions ...

Abstract: Rectangular columns constructed from steel plates are widely used to support highway bridges in Japan. Columns of this type, designed without special consideration for ductility, sustained damage during the 1995 Hyogo-ken ...

Abstract: The seismic behavior of a three-story steel framed building designed by consultants for Los Angeles seismic conditions was assessed using 3D dynamic inelastic time-history analyses with near-fault as well as code design ...

Abstract: Ground motion records obtained from sites at known locations relative to earthquake faults were used to study near-fault (NF) ground shaking effects on the inelastic response of simple structures. The structures were ...

Abstract: Steel concentrically braced frames are generally designed to resist lateral force by means of truss action. Design considerations for columns in these frames are therefore governed by the column axial force while column ...

Abstract: Structures subjected to strong earthquake ground shaking may be left in a displaced condition. The amount of this residual or permanent displacement is determined by structural characteristics, including mass and hysteretic ...

Abstract: Sliding of contents during past earthquakes has caused injury, disruptions, and damage. As such, equations to predict the maximum sliding displacement of the contents are required to include its effect in building performance ...

Abstract: Existing welded steel moment frames are designed to tolerate substantial yielding and plastic rotation under earthquake loads. This sacrificial design approach can lead to permanent, and often irreparable damage when ...