in this paper, an approximate method is proposed for determining sway of multistory rc buildings subjected to various types of lateral loads. the calculation of both fundamental period and stability index in rc building requires the sway term at each story level. using approximate method design engineers can estimate sway terms at each story level. the developed analytical expressions are inser...

Developments in the field of Structure and Earthquake Engineering and also consequences of earthquakes have been led to develop some continually changes and improvement of seismic regulations around the world. In regards to seismicity of Iran, it is necessary and also possible to review and edit the Seismic Regulations of Iran and compare it with the other countries; so it seems that a comparat...