Abstract: A seismic loss curve of a real-world building is obtained by means of state-of-the-art models for the impending ground motion, the structure, the damage of structural and nonstructural components, and the ensuing losses. ...

Abstract: The behavior of a conventional steel single-plate (shear tab) connection is highly dependent on the type of loading to which it is subjected. Although these connections have been studied primarily under shear loading, ...