Response modification factor is one of the seismic design parameters to consider nonlinear
performance of building structures during strong earthquake. Relying on this, many seismic …

The current paper tries to evaluate overstrength, ductility and response modification factors
in special moment resisting frames with TADAS (triangular-plate added damping and …

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 …

Low-aspect-ratio reinforced concrete (RC) shear walls have been commonly used in several
nuclear facilities in containment and safety-related structures. Despite being a potential …

Response modification factor (R) has a main function in the seismic design of new
construction materials and is a seismic design parameter in equivalent static analysis. It …

The response modification factor (R) is a seismic design parameter that determines the
nonlinear performance of building structures during strong earthquakes. Nevertheless, an …

Low-aspect-ratio reinforced concrete (RC) shear walls are widely used as a seismic force-
resisting system in containment and safety-related nuclear facilities. However, there has …

A study on the evaluating equivalent damping and response modification factors of frames
equipped by Pall Friction Dampers is presented. To do so, buildings with various stories …

This study addresses the issue of response reduction factor which is used in modern codes
to scale down the elastic response of the structure. The level of ductility and overstrength of …

Indian seismic code design procedure, which permit the estimation of inelastic deformation
capacity of lateral force resisting systems, has been questioned since no coherence exists …