Chile is one of the most seismically active countries in the world, because it is located in the subduction zone generated by the convergence of the South American and Na [...]

Reinforced Concrete (RC) walls are a fundamental part of lateral resisting force system against earthquake and wind loads for tall and mid-rise multi-story buildings. Thi [...]

Slender rectangular walls with discontinuities at their bases, such as flag walls (setback) or walls with door openings or access, are common in Chilean practice because [...]

Seismic demand determination for structures and quantification of seismic hazard of a region require the evaluation of the local site effects, such as the dynamic amplifi [...]