Abstract: Improved analysis methods and guidelines are presented to simulate the seismic collapse of nonductile concrete frame buildings with masonry infills. The analysis tools include an inelastic dual-strut model that captures ...

Abstract: A spectrum of simplified methods for estimating building seismic drift demands is conceptualized. On one extreme are mechanics-based approaches that are derived solely from fundamental engineering principles. On the other ...

Abstract: Buildings are central to the vitality of any community, and assessing their time-dependent functionality following a hazard event is central to resilience quantification. Such an assessment requires consideration of the ...