Abstract
In this paper a review of the provisions of some modern seismic codes for the analytical modelling of the floor diaphragm action is made and a methodology using simplified 2-D finite elements models for monolithic floors is suggested, taking into consideration the in-plane flexibility of them. The simplified models use the coarsest discretisation mesh possible, simply taking into account all the connection points of the vertical structural elements on the diaphragm of each storey. The efficiency of the proposed simplified F.E. models is tested with comparative response-spectrum dynamic analyses of various building structures with different plan shapes, according to EuroCode 8 [EC8, 1994]. The simplified models provided excellent results for the dynamic characteristics of the entire building and the stress state of the framing substructure and a fair estimation for the in-plane stresses of the floor diaphragms.
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