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Figure 15. Response spectra of Chi-Chi ground motion for elastic and ductility=4.0

parent frame is explored. From a simple study it
is shown that in a major seismic event it might
not be possible to have the frame remain elastic.
Certain areas which require further research have
also been highlighted.

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Aydin, E., Boduroglub, M. H., & Guney, D.
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