Seismic resistance estimation of multi-story steel frames under ductility level earthquake impact by nonlinear static method

Abstract

The article proposes a technique for taking into account the higher vibration modes under seismic resistance estimation of multi-story steel frames by nonlinear static method. The characteristic point search has also been improved. As part of the study, the proposed method was verified by time history analysis. Proposed technique allows one to significantly reduce the calculation time, while excluding the deficit of seismic resistance.