The development of strong and stiff lateral load-resisting systems (LLRS) is essential for mid-rise high-rise timber buildings. On the other hand, within a seismic design philosophy, strength/stiffness ductility/drift capacity typically appear as opposite target parameters, depending on acceptable level damage. For improved stiffness strength, core-wall tubular structural forms commonly are use...

To fully recognize the load-resisting mechanisms of post-tensioned concrete (PC) structures with realistic boundary conditions against disproportionate collapse, four beam-column subassemblies were extracted from a prototype building and side columns joints reproduced to reflect actual condition. The parametric analysis was conducted, including location removed column (middle or penultimate) st...