Seismic Design Philosophy for Precast Concrete Frames
Author(s): |
N. Priestley
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Medium: | journal article |
Language(s): | English |
Published in: | Structural Engineering International, February 1996, n. 1, v. 6 |
Page(s): | 25-31 |
DOI: | 10.2749/101686696780496003 |
Abstract: |
Seismic design philosophy for ductile precast concrete frames is discussed. The difference between "strong-connection" and "ductile-connection" precast design is defined. A discussion is presented advocating changing the fundamental basis of seismic design from force-based to drift-based design. Performance criteria for strong-connection and ductile-connection precast structures designed to both force-based and drift-based philosophies are suggested. |