December 31, 2024
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Bilgin, in collaboration with Dr. Marsed Leti, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altin Bidaj, and Assoc. Acad. Rrapo Ormëni, has published a chapter titled "Investigating the Seismic Performance of RC Buildings Using Nonlinear Incremental Dynamic Analysis" in the Springer book series Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems as part of the proceedings for the 33rd International Conference on Organization and Technology of Maintenance (OTO 2024).
This study evaluates the seismic vulnerability of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings designed using premodern seismic codes in Albania. By utilizing Incremental Dynamic Analysis (IDA) and advanced modeling techniques in ZEUS-NL software, the research provides critical insights into the behavior of these structures under seismic loads. The analysis incorporates 20 ground motion records, with limit states defined by FEMA 356 standards, to derive statistically significant vulnerability curves based on structural performance parameters.
The results offer essential data for assessing and mitigating the risks associated with premodern RC buildings in seismically active regions like Albania, contributing to the ongoing efforts to enhance building resilience and safety.
The chapter is available at: doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-80597-4_30.
