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.
Explores the challenges of force-based design in seismic engineering, focusing on effective stiffness estimation and the implications for seismic design.
