Abstract:Reinforced concrete (RC) frames are designed based on the strong column-weak beam (SCWB) philosophy to reduce structural damage and collapse during earthquakes. The SCWB design philosophy is ensured by the required minimum flexural strength ratio of columns to beams (FSRCB) in the seismic code. Quantifying the relationship between the FSRCB and the collapse capacity of the frames may facilitate the efficient assessment of the seismic performance of the existing or newly designed RC frames. This paper investiga… Show more
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