considering different criteria for minimizing torsional response of asymmetric structures under near-fault and far-fault excitations

an attempt has been made to explore the general trends in the seismic response of planasymmetric structures when subjected to near-fault and far-fault ground motions. systems with structural wall elements in both orthogonal directions considering actual and common nonlinear behavior under bi-directional excitation were studied. idealized single-storey models with uni-axial eccentricity were employed. the main findings are: the rotational response trend considering actual behavior method would be different from common behavior method assumption, when the system subjected to near-fault motions. in the former case, the minimum rotational response could be achieved, when stiffness and strength centers are located on opposite side of the mass center. in the latter case, stiffness eccentricity determines the minimum and maximum rotational response. general trends in the rotational demand for far-fault motions, considering two type behavior assumptions, are similar to the last case. moreover, in near-fault motions, when stiffness and strength centers are located on opposite side of the mass center, stiff side displacement demand would be greater than that soft side which is contrary to the conventional guidelines. while, in farfault motions similar to near-fault motions which stiffness and strength centers are located on one side of the mass center, displacement demand would be according to conventional guidelines.