Displacement-Controlled Behavior of Asymmetrical Single-Story Building Models

Abstract

Displacement controlled behavior is a feature of low to moderate seismicity areas where the peak displacement demand on structures could be limited despite significant structural strength and stiffness degradation. In this article, the extension of the displacement controlled phenomenon to torsionally unbalanced framing systems is investigated. It is shown that the displacement demand of critical elements within a building can be insensitive to changes in eccentricity and torsional stiffness properties. While torsional actions is a well-researched topic, the incorporation of displacement controlled phenomenon into the analysis is original and represents a new development.