National Program to Improve Seismic Performance of Steel Frame Buildings
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This paper reviews the performance of welded steel moment frame buildings during the Northridge earthquake. Some of the studies being undertaken in the United States as part of the FEMA-funded SAC Steel Project are described. The intent of these studies is to devise improved methods for designing new steel frame structures; for inspecting, evaluating, and repairing seismic damage to these types of structures following a major earthquake; and for inspecting, evaluating, and retrofitting existing at-risk steel frame buildings. General observations resulting from these studies are highlighted and the overall format for the new design provisions is presented.
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Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 12 • Issue 4 • November 1998
Pages: 172 - 179
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Copyright © 1998 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Nov 1, 1998
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