Abstract: Linear and nonlinear response history analyses (RHA) are often conducted for predicting the seismic demand and capacity of structures. The proper selection of ground motions is critical to obtaining reliable results from ...

Abstract: Effective beam width model (EBWM) has been widely used for predicting lateral drifts and slab moments in flat slab structures under lateral loads. As the slab moment due to lateral loads increases, slab stiffness decreases ...

Abstract: Flat plate systems are commonly designed as a gravity-force-resisting system (GFRS) along with stiffer lateral-force-resisting systems (LFRS) such as shear walls, and moment resisting frames; however, deformation compatibility ...