Displacement-Based Design of RC Structures Subjected to Earthquakes

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Abstract
Earthquake induced structural displacements are a main case of damage in structures subjected to earthquakes. Simple techniques for estimating structural displacements enable development of a design approach based explicitly on expected displacements. This approach is useful both in planning stages where decisions can be made to control displacement demands and in final design stages where details for structural and nonstructural elements are established. Comparison with more conventional force- or ductility-based approaches to design indicates that a displacement-based approach to design is both simple and effective.

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