Analytical Study Regarding the Seismic Response of a Moment-Resisting (MR) Reinforced Concrete (RC) Frame System with Reduced Cross Sections of the RC Beams

In the last few decades, a series of earthquakes were recorded which pointed out several deficiencies regarding ductile seismic response MR RC frame structures. Thus, research problem centres around failure mechanisms registered by structures, differ from general notions commonly found in current design standards and norms actions. these conditions, present paper—by using comparative methods—the analytical validation solution plastic hinge concentration energy dissipation marginal beam areas is proposed. Therefore, sections reduced (weakened) exhibit deformation potential, as well corner concrete slabs with vertical rectangular holes. The significant outcomes this imply partial “guiding” hinges zones adjacent to ends. Furthermore, reduction both negative effects horizontal rigidization beams cracking beam-column joints was observed. With technical implications, complex mechanism models all lateral elements (including columns) participate energy, without occurrence “weak storey” for any models. it possible observe formation global “Strong Columns—Weak Beams” (SCWB) some structural Finally, analytically studied innovative element improvement pure structures successfully validated.