Abstract: A finite‐element based, numerical analysis methodology has been developed for the nonlinear analysis of building‐soil systems. The methodology utilizes a reduced‐order, nonlinear continuum model to represent the building, ...

Abstract: In this paper, a procedure for developing the duration-dependent inelastic seismic design spectrum is proposed. The approach assumes that the lateral strength of the structure can be increased to compensate for the increased ...

Abstract: The traditional use of displacement ductility factor for damage assessment of structures under high-intensity earthquake ground motion is inadequate, since it is implicitly assumed that damage occurs only due to maximum ...