Performance-Based Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings

Performance-Based Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings addresses the critical need for specialized knowledge and advanced techniques to conduct accurate structural response assessments, particularly for buildings in earthquake-prone regions or older edifices not originally designed to withstand seismic forces.

The book focuses on nonlinear analysis models, integrating theory-based principles, contextual specifications, and fully validated experimental data to optimally maintain the integrity of new and existing buildings under variable forces. By systematically outlining state-of-the-art approaches for characterizing and predicting the behavior of key structural components-including beams, columns, beam-column joints, walls, coupling beams, and slab diaphragms-supported by real-world examples and case studies that illustrate their applicability, this essential reference resource makes complex seismic evaluation methodologies accessible to technical readers both in academia and industry. The inclusion of performance-based seismic design strategies is also a prominent highlight, delivering a comprehensive framework for examining and strengthening reinforced concrete buildings against seismic threats.

With contributions from leading experts in the field from Korea, this volume imparts indispensable insights and leverages sophisticated tools necessary to progress seismic design and retrofit practices, enhancing safety and performance, while simultaneously supporting long-term resilience in the built environment.

• Introduces advanced nonlinear analysis models to significantly refine seismic performance evaluations for reinforced concrete buildings, improving both their accuracy and utility
• Provides detailed theoretical explanations and contextual background for each model, grounding understanding of the principles that underpin nonlinear analysis in the context of earthquake-resistant building design
• Demonstrates practical applications through well-curated examples and case studies, bridging the gap between theory and real-world implementation of performance-based seismic design to address related complex challenges effectively