Case studies of damage to 19-storey irregular steel moment-frame buildings under near-source ground motion

2007 ◽  
Vol 36 (7) ◽  
pp. 861-885 ◽  
Author(s):  
Swaminathan Krishnan
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Ground Motion ◽  
Moment Frame ◽  
Steel Moment Frame ◽  
Frame Buildings

Evolutionary Seismic Design for Optimal Performance

2007 ◽  
pp. 42-58
Author(s):  
Arzhang Alimoradi ◽  
Shahram Pezeshk ◽  
Christopher Foley
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Design ◽  
Optimal Performance ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Moment Frame ◽  
Steel Moment Frame ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Design Procedures ◽  
Frame Buildings ◽  
Performance Based Seismic Design ◽  
Earthquake Effects

The chapter provides an overview of optimal structural design procedures for seismic performance. Structural analysis and design for earthquake effects is an evolving area of science; many design philosophies and concepts have been proposed, investigated, and practiced in the past three decades. The chapter briefly introduces some of these advancements first, as their understanding is essential in a successful application of optimal seismic design for performance. An emerging trend in seismic design for optimal performance is speculated next. Finally, a state-of-the-art application of evolutionary algorithms in probabilistic performance-based seismic design of steel moment frame buildings is described through an example. In order to follow the concepts of this chapter, the reader is assumed equipped with a basic knowledge of structural mechanics, dynamics of structures, and design optimizations.

Project Specifications for New Steel Moment-Frame Building Construction

2003 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 309-315
Author(s):  
Robert E. Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Moment Frame ◽  
Steel Moment Frame ◽  
Writing Project ◽  
Frame Building ◽  
Industry Standards ◽  
Frame Buildings ◽  
Frame Construction ◽  
New Industry

FEMA-353, Recommended Specifications and Quality Assurance Guidelines for Steel Moment-Frame Construction for Seismic Applications, contains numerous provisions related to the materials, details, quality, and inspection of steel moment-frame buildings in seismic regions. These provisions continue to evolve as industry standards and practices are reviewed, modified, and adopted to meet the need for good seismic performance. Those writing project specifications must remain current with new industry developments and standards.

Collapse risk of tall steel moment frame buildings with viscous dampers subjected to large earthquakes

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 421-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Kit Miyamoto ◽  
Amir S. J. Gilani ◽  
Akira Wada ◽  
Christopher Ariyaratana
Keyword(s):  
Viscous Dampers ◽  
Moment Frame ◽  
Steel Moment Frame ◽  
Frame Buildings ◽  
Large Earthquakes
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