Earthquake-resistant design philosophies behind ASCE7-10/AISC341-10 and NCh2369.Of2003 are different. The differences make very difficult the task of satisfying simultane [...]

The overstrength is a key property of engineered building structures, and its beneficial effects have been recognized in several studies. When ground accelerations are hi [...]

In recent decades, the concept of the passive linear tuned mass-damper (TMD) has been considered as a valid option for vibration suppression of dynamically excited buildi [...]

Modeling of inherent damping in nonlinear dynamic analysis has generated significant interest over the past 35 years, and there is little agreement as to the approach tha [...]

Nonlinear dynamic analysis is an accepted procedure to assess the performance of building structures during earthquakes. Several documents have emerged to provide guidanc [...]