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 The codes used in seismic design of waffled-slab floors buildings (WSFB), such as the Spanish NCSE-02 earthquake-resistant design code, assign them restricted ductility, utilise linear structural analysis based on modal analysis, but also consider the structural ductility
concept. [...]

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The monograph is subdivided into two parts. [...]

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The earthquake resistant design codes in force in the different countries are applied to the field of building structures. However, some of the standards give a certain appearance of "generality" that can give the impression that these are mandatory for any type of structure. [...]

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This chapter uses a mechanical method that involves non-linear analysis with deterministic and probabilistic approaches, as well as procedures of analysis based on limits states defined by displacements, in order to evaluate the behavior of a low rise RC building with plan irregularity [...]

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In order to ensure that a building structure do not collapse when subjected to the action of strong ground motions, modern codes include prescriptions in order to guarantee the ductile behavior of the elements and of the whole structure. Obviously, it is of special importance for [...]