In view of the stronger vulnerability of horizontally irregular structures during earthquakes, numerous studies have been made since mid-1950 s. Unfortunately, research progress in this subject does not appear encouraging. This is evident from the current wisdom embodied in modern codes in the form of design guidelines. Beginning with a critical review of the earlier works and the available code-provisions, the present paper emphasizes on the prevalent controversies and the fundamental fallacies in research studies and traditional design. The review intends to address the strength vis-a-vis weakness of the studies accomplished so far and helps streamlining future research. The present paper also summarizes the updated views for selecting and processing appropriate set of ground motions. This is a key input in seismic response assessment and a major reason of the existing controversies in the subject of asymmetry. A prognostic scrutiny of the research progress recognizes the prospective challenges ahead.
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Seismic Behavior of Horizontally Irregular Structures: Current Wisdom and Challenges Ahead
Suvonkar Chakroborty,
Suvonkar Chakroborty
General Manager
SMS India Pvt., Ltd.,
SMS Group,
Kolkata 700 091, India
SMS India Pvt., Ltd.,
SMS Group,
Kolkata 700 091, India
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Rana Roy
Rana Roy
Professor
Department of Aerospace Engineering and
Applied Mechanics,
Indian Institute of Engineering
Science and Technology,
Shibpur (Erstwhile Bengal Engineering and
Science University, Shibpur),
Howrah 711 103, India
e-mail: rroybec@yahoo.com
Department of Aerospace Engineering and
Applied Mechanics,
Indian Institute of Engineering
Science and Technology,
Shibpur (Erstwhile Bengal Engineering and
Science University, Shibpur),
Howrah 711 103, India
e-mail: rroybec@yahoo.com
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Suvonkar Chakroborty
General Manager
SMS India Pvt., Ltd.,
SMS Group,
Kolkata 700 091, India
SMS India Pvt., Ltd.,
SMS Group,
Kolkata 700 091, India
Rana Roy
Professor
Department of Aerospace Engineering and
Applied Mechanics,
Indian Institute of Engineering
Science and Technology,
Shibpur (Erstwhile Bengal Engineering and
Science University, Shibpur),
Howrah 711 103, India
e-mail: rroybec@yahoo.com
Department of Aerospace Engineering and
Applied Mechanics,
Indian Institute of Engineering
Science and Technology,
Shibpur (Erstwhile Bengal Engineering and
Science University, Shibpur),
Howrah 711 103, India
e-mail: rroybec@yahoo.com
1Corresponding author.
Manuscript received April 13, 2016; final manuscript received September 13, 2016; published online October 10, 2016. Editor: Harry Dankowicz.
Appl. Mech. Rev. Nov 2016, 68(6): 060802 (17 pages)
Published Online: October 10, 2016
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Received:
April 13, 2016
Revised:
September 13, 2016
Citation
Chakroborty, S., and Roy, R. (October 10, 2016). "Seismic Behavior of Horizontally Irregular Structures: Current Wisdom and Challenges Ahead." ASME. Appl. Mech. Rev. November 2016; 68(6): 060802. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034725
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