Abstract: This technical note presents a convenient modeling/design procedure for a class horizontal setback building to minimize the adverse effect of in-plane floor flexibility. Existence of such a class requires proportional ...

Abstract: Even though a rigid floor diaphragm is a good assumption for seismic analysis of most buildings, several building configurations may exhibit significant flexibility in floor diaphragm. However, the issue of static seismic ...

Abstract: A Duo-pile foundation system can be an effective alternative where control of lateral deflection under eccentric lateral loads is stringent, e.g., in elevated highways and railways. Three-dimensional (3D) numerical analysis ...