The addition of a rocking structural system will soften the connection between foundation and superstructure help beam-column connections to become softer than typical ones. These structures, with systems, follow elastic gap opening mechanism seismic response. Post-tensioned prestressed tendons dampers are used in systems enable structure return its initial position (self-centering) dissipate e...

Researchers awarded a considerable attention to progressive collapse analysis in recent years avoid the partial or entire failure of structures. General Service Administration guidelines (GSA) established base deal with such catastrophic failure. For multi-story building, these proposed column removal scenario which one more columns different locations should be removed from structure. Then, re...

The displacement fling-step pulse seldom signatures near-field earthquake in its ground motions. It is well recognized that the motion with velocity amplifies building drift larger than regular motion. Recent findings explain experiences minor damage to collapse not caused only by single earthquakes, which many cases are due repeated seismic performance of moment frames under studied, particula...