Seismic codes were developed to reduce the structural vulnerability and risk associated with earthquakes in earthquake-prone regions of world. The effectiveness code preventing damage is dependent on performance level defined construction technology employed. seismic fragility curves for two recent versions Iran are determined by using hybrid method. probability levels visualized these curves. ...

beam to column welded connection with radius cut on beam flange is known as rigid connection that provides acceptable ductility for special moment resisting frame (smrf). in order to decrease the cost of construction and to provide an easy-to-construct structure, the new method is available for reducing the beam section based on drilling on beam flange , known as drilled flange connection (dfc)...

6 [1] We examine the work energy budget of actively deforming fault systems in order to 7 develop a means of examining the systemic behavior of complex fault networks. Work 8 done in the deformation of a faulted area consists of five components: (1) work done 9 against gravity in uplift of topography (Wgrav); (2) internal energy of the strained host rock 10 (Wint); (3) work done resisting frict...

Nowadays, due to environmental changes, the condition of buildings can be in danger. In order protect performance existing buildings, it is important investigate seismic behaviour building structure subjected earthquake excitation. addition, study advanced level ductile design recommended by current codes. immediate future, lateral load resistance needs evaluated precisely. For purpose analyzin...