Characterization of local and global capacity criteria for collapse assessment of code-conforming RC buildings

Abstract The paper investigates both local and global capacity criteria for collapse assessment of RC frame buildings. Both literature regulations are considered, also including the formulation recommended in draft new Eurocode 8 (part 3) other never investigated. case studies consist low-rise bare infilled buildings, which designed according to Italian code provisions considering low-to-high seismicity sites Italy. seismic demand is estimated by performing multiple-stripe analysis based on inelastic modeling, presence infills. performance evaluation associated with (building) carried out latest approaches methodologies performance-based earthquake engineering. investigated characterized as a result terms (a) ratios, (b) fragility curves, (c) margin ratios probabilities, (d) inter-capacity ratios. findings provide novel information technical insights into influence selection features In particular, quantitatively correlated building performance, outlining safety economic considerations.