UNDERSTANDING MULTI-STOREY BUILDING PERFORMANCE IN SEISMIC EVENTS

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This study delves into the performance of multi-storey buildings during seismic events, a critical aspect of structural engineering and earthquake resilience. Multi-storey buildings, iconic fixtures of modern urban landscapes, must contend with various forces, including gravity, wind, and the formidable seismic loads. Among these forces, seismic loads present unique challenges, as they can induce unpredictable vibrations and swaying in buildings, potentially leading to structural damage. This investigation scrutinizes the factors that influence multi-storey building behavior during seismic events, emphasizing the role of structural design, construction quality, building age and condition, and ground motion characteristics. Through a comprehensive understanding of these factors, we can advance building practices and seismic risk mitigation strategies, contributing to the creation of safer urban environments. This study incorporates a wide range of references, including regulatory standards such as Eurocode, seismic performance assessment guidelines like FEMA P-58, and research on nonstructural component behavior during earthquakes.

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