Abstract: The nonlinear finite-element analysis of RC members subjected to cyclic loading requires complicated modeling and analytical techniques. In the present study, a simplified nonlinear analytical method using a truss model ...

Abstract: A new earthquake design method performing iterative calculations for secant stiffness was developed. Since basically the proposed design method uses linear analysis, it is convenient and stable in numerical analysis. ...

Abstract: To accurately predict the inelastic earthquake response of a structure by pushover analysis, the prescribed load profiles should be consistent with the actual force profiles which develop maximum design values during the ...