This paper presents a study on acceleration demands in single-storey reinforced concrete
(RC) buildings with flexible diaphragms, expressed through peak floor accelerations (PFAs) …

Isolation bearings are a seismic strengthening technique widely applied in building
structures. However, sliding isolation bearings are seldom used for the seismic protection of …

In the seismic design of acceleration-sensitive nonstructural components, floor acceleration
response spectra are commonly selected for analysis, which has proven to be effective in …

Experimental testing is a primary approach to understanding the seismic performance of
nonstructural elements, the damage to which may claim tremendous loss during …

The earthquake-induced acceleration & velocity responses at the structural floor level are
the key issues to be considered in the aseismic design of non-structural components (NSC) …

As more and more wind turbines are installed in areas with high seismic intensity, various
published works have studied the seismic performance of wind turbines. However, these …

To protect the acceleration-sensitive non-structural components in a multi-story building, a
proper seismic design of them against the peak floor acceleration (PFA) is needed. The PFA …

Spectral floor-acceleration demands are necessary for the seismic design of acceleration-
sensitive non-structural components (NSCs). Existing studies to estimate floor response …

This work makes recommendations for revision of the design provisions for the seismic
demands on nonstructural elements, parts and components in the New Zealand seismic …