Nonstructural elements (NEs) are generally defined as elements typically housed within
buildings/facilities that are not part of the structural system. Nonstructural elements are often …

This paper presents the description, calibration and application of relatively simple hysteretic
models that include strength and stiffness deterioration properties, features that are critical …

A simple numerical model to predict the load-displacement response and energy dissipation
characteristics of wood shear walls under general quasi-static cyclic loading is presented. In …

Among the several available building systems, constructions involving cold-formed steel
profiles represent an efficient and reliable solution. These systems are very suitable to be …

The seismic response of single‐degree‐of‐freedom (SDOF) systems incorporating flag‐
shaped hysteretic structural behaviour, with self‐centring capability, is investigated …

The objective of this study is to improve the understanding of behavior patterns and the
quantification of seismic demands for nondeteriorationg regular frames subjected to ordinary …

Among the several available building systems, constructions involving cold-formed steel
(CFS) profiles represent an efficient and reliable solution. These systems are very suitable to …

Buildings framed from cold-formed steel members are becoming increasingly common.
Significant research has been conducted on individual cold-formed steel members, but little …

Cold-formed steel (CFS) framed buildings have shown potential towards innovative and
efficient building design in high seismic regions. The objective of this study is to expand the …

The inelastic rotation capacity of links in eccentrically braced frames (EBFs) is dependent on
testing loading history or sequence. Current design rotations for links are based on …