Explores the response and design of inelastic SDOF systems under seismic forces, including force capacity, displacement ductility, and shear strength estimation.
Explores earthquake effects, seismic hazards, building damage, and seismic design principles, emphasizing the importance of deformation capacity in structures.
Explores the Response Spectrum Method for estimating maximum system response in seismic engineering, covering effective modal mass, combination rules, and maximum storey forces.