Despite the recent initiatives and developments in building design provisions using
performance-based design, practicing engineers frequently adopt force-based design …

Lack of corrosion resistance of structural steel has resulted in many structural failures. Fiber
reinforced polymer (FRP) bar is emerging as a viable solution to replace steel to mitigate …

In an attempt to reduce permanent displacement and damage, a hybrid reinforced concrete
(RC) bridge pier configuration is considered in the present study. The plastic hinge region of …

A comprehensive study is undertaken to assess and calibrate the force reduction factors (R)
adopted in modern seismic codes. Refined expressions are employed to calculate the R …

The main objective of this research study is to evaluate the response modification factor, R,
of moment-resisting RC-frame structures that are designed based on a limit state design …

The seismic behavior factor, R, is a critical parameter in contemporary seismic design. In the
2005 edition of the National Building Code of Canada, the R factor consists of ductility …

Fragility analyses are conducted in this study to evaluate the relative seismic safety margins
of seismic code-designed multi-story reinforced concrete (RC) buildings with varying input …

Diagrid systems are emerging as one of the structurally efficient and architecturally aesthetic
solutions for tall buildings. Despite the fact that such systems are increasingly used in …

The use of superelastic shape memory alloys (SMAs) as a reinforcing material in concrete
structures is gradually gaining interest among researchers. Because of SMAs' different …

When considering models for seismic assessment and retrofit design, designers need to
account for any changes in the structural ductility factor and performance factor between an …