Abstract: The objective of this study was to propose a seismic design methodology for moment-resisting frames to limit the extent of structural damage and distribute this damage uniformly along the height. This permits the efficient ...

Abstract: This study presents an evaluation of drift demands and their associated uncertainties for nondeteriorating regular moment resisting frame structures subjected to ordinary ground motions (i.e., without near-fault effects). ...

Abstract: This study addresses the development of a sampling protocol for condition assessment of selected assets in the state of Maryland. The proposed sampling protocol targets a desired precision and level of confidence in the ...