Abstract: Preliminary analyses are performed to obtain insight into the seismic response of light, acceleration sensitive nonstructural subsystems supported on structures that yield during severe earthquake ground motions. The effects ...

Abstract: The potentially disastrous consequences of “plan eccentricities” on the seismic response of structures is well recognized, but the exact influence of various parameters on the inelastic response of such systems remains ...

Abstract: Full‐ and partial‐penetration butt‐welded splices of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) group four and five rolled steel sections are tested. Test specimens are devised so splices are located in regions of ...

Abstract: The pseudodynamic method is a relatively new experimental technique for evaluating the seismic performance of structural models in a laboratory by means of on‐line computer controlled testing. During such a test, the ...

Abstract: The nonlinear behavior of reinforced concrete columns under biaxial excitation is complicated by a variety of factors. A finite‐element model is presented for the analysis of such members under generalized biaxial loading. ...

Abstract: The nonlinear cyclic behavior of reinforced concrete beam‐column members is complex and governed by a variety of interrelated physical phenomena. The ability of a refined uniaxial finite‐element model to simulate many of ...

Abstract: An event-driven distributed control system for conducting continuous seismic response simulations using geographically distributed hybrid models is presented. Hybrid models, comprising appropriately scaled experimental and ...

Abstract: Brittle fractures have been observed in beam-to-column connections of welded steel moment frames following several recent earthquakes. To help understand the effects of connection fractures on seismic safety and response, ...

Abstract: A quasi‐static loading procedure is utilized in the pseudodynamic test method to simulate the seismic response of a structure. Hence, a major concern with the results of such tests is the rate‐of‐loading effects. This ...