An Introduction to Analysis Procedures for Seismic Design of Buildings

af J. Paul Guyer

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in analysis procedures for seismic design of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. LINEAR ELASTIC STATIC PROCEDURE, 3. LINEAR ELASTIC DYNAMIC PROCEDURE, 4. NONLINEAR STATIC PROCEDURE, 5. NONLINEAR DYNAMIC PROCEDURE, 6. ALTERNATIVE RATIONAL ANALYSES