The Sensitivity of Global Structural Parameters for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings Subjected to Simulated Ground Motions

This research performs a parametric study based on Equivalent Single Degree of Freedom (ESDOF) models for simplified seismic analysis unreinforced masonry (URM) structures. is necessary action due to the fact that it not affordable model and analyze populations buildings by using detailed continuum-based during regional damage loss estimation studies. Hence, this focuses sensitivity major structural parameters selected idealized hysteretic URM buildings. The numerical are subjected region-specific simulated ground motion time histories generated validated seismological parameters. variations in dynamic results evaluated statistical tools reveal strength factor most influential parameter, whereas magnitude distance have significant impact response as Furthermore, specific performance exhibiting limited ductility capacity narrow margin safety between initial state inelastic behavior ultimate (collapse) verified approaches employed study.