This paper addresses the statistical evaluation of vertical peak floor acceleration (P F Av ) demands on elastic multistory buildings using recorded ground motions. Typic [...]

Damage to nonstructural components has accounted for the majority of earthquake losses in recent earthquakes, especially in the United States and Chile. This damage prima [...]

This paper summarizes ongoing research efforts to quantify a proposed acceleration-response modification factor (Racc) useful to estimate the seismic demands imposed on a [...]