Seismic performance of reinforced concrete frame for the risk assessment process

Abstract

Risk assessment is a suitable method for general decision making in the field of seismic safety. The aim of seismic risk assessment is to calculate the probability of detrimental economic and social effects in a particular region due to earthquake. Performing risk assessment requires information about seismic performance and response of the structure. In this paper, the seismic performance of moment resisting reinforced concrete frame with shear wall is studied using incremental dynamic analysis. 20 far-field earthquake records are used and the fragility curve is presented. The results indicate considerable effect of structural stiffness on the probability of limit states violation.