Abstract: Results of a study are presented in which the performance of code‐designed fixed‐base and base‐isolated concrete frames are compared. The purpose of the investigation is to compare in a quantitative manner the relative ...

Abstract: The seismic performance of fixed‐base and base‐isolated concentrically braced and special moment‐resisting steel frames are determined. The fixed‐base frames are designed in accordance with the 1990 Structural Engineers ...

Abstract: The shear capacity of gypsum sheathed shear walls is typically neglected in areas of high seismicity due to the susceptibility of conventional drywall screw connections to damage caused by earthquakes. This paper presents ...