The Linked Column Frame system (LCF) is a new structural steel frame system capable of achieving enhanced seismic performance and safely providing continued occupancy of buildings impacted by moderate earthquake events. The LCF consists of two components: a primary lateral syste…
This study focuses on the multiple-level seismic performance in terms of structural and non-structural damages of precast hybrid frame and jointed precast post-tensioned wall systems through dynamic analysis of precast buildings subjected to spectrum compatible ground motions of…
Special Moment Frames (SMFs) are frequently used in high seismic areas for architecturally constrained designs, as they provide lateral system stiffness without the use of braces which often obstruct views and architectural features. Reduced beam section (RBS) connections are po…
A new method for the displacement-based design (DBD) of a variety of structures to resist the earthquake forces experienced by them is developed. The proposed method requires the determination of yield and ultimate displacements of the structure. For preliminary design these par…
