Abstract: As part of the (FEMA/SAC) Phase 2 program, this study focused on performance prediction and evaluation of existing steel SMRF buildings assumed to be built prior to the Northridge Earthquake. Several classes of buildings, ...

Abstract: Current seismic design procedures, which permit the estimation of inelastic deformation capacity of lateral force resisting systems, have been questioned since no rationality exists for determining the values of

Abstract: This paper presents a systematic evaluation approach that allows the design professional to estimate the performance of damaged buildings subjected to sets of ground motions representing different hazard levels. The ...