This paper aims to guide structural engineers on how apply the rapid nonlinear time history analysis (RNLTHA) procedure effectively predict seismic demand, taking into account ductility and overstrength, effects of dynamic phenomena including cyclic degradation strength stiffness in structures, a direct expedient manner. The shortcoming conventional force-based approach design involving use for...

Pushover analysis is an efficient method for the seismic evaluation of buildings under severe earthquakes. This paper aims to develop and verify pushover methodology reinforced concrete frames. technique depends on a nonlinear representation structure by using SAP2000 software. The properties plastic hinges will be defined generating moment-curvature all frame sections (beams columns). verifica...

Pushover analysis technique is a key tool for the performance-based seismic design that has been largely adopted in new generation of codes. Therefore, more precise and reliable performance predictions are highly demanded. Improved upper-bound (IUB) pushover one advanced nonlinear static procedures (NSPs) recently developed. This procedure adequately estimates response regular tall buildings. I...

This study describes the seismic assessment of Archangeloi (Başmelekler) Church in Kumyaka (Sige), Türkiye. The is an important religious monument that has survived to present day from eighth century. Through field surveys, structural system, damages and masonry texture were determined. Pushover analysis was performed with OpenSees software, which advanced nonlinear capability. Damage TC3D mate...

The uplift of the raft foundation of reinforced concrete buildings, and the consequent partial loss of contact between soil and foundation, is a possible effect of an earthquake. Actually, reinforced concrete buildings with raft foundation are commonly used in nuclear power plants. In this context, some simplified approaches for uplift evaluation have been proposed in the past and are still use...