Abstract
A significant problem for the computation of structures subjected to dynamic loads is represented by the assessment of the horizontal loads on the vertical elements of the structure. This aspect can be complicated in accordance with the adopted constructive system. The present codes provide regularity restrictions in order to reduce the consequences of the bending earthquake effect. In this paper a comparison between seismic design requirements depending on the structural regularity is presented.
KEYWORDS: bending phenomenon, accidental eccentricity, energy dissipation, structural regularity, dynamic response.
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