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.
Explains the plastic hinge method for estimating inelastic deformation capacity in structural elements, focusing on flexural deformations and providing good approximations.