Seismic Response of Reinforced Concrete Frame Buildings in the Whittier Earthquake

地震数据的收集和利用是从地震事件的影响中吸取教训的重要方法。这项研究项目使用了1987年10月1日惠蒂埃-纳罗斯地震的数据。这项研究项目正在对五座安装了强震设备的钢筋混凝土建筑进行研究。目前正在分析强震记录，并随后分析建筑物的理论反应。正在将观测到的响应与计算机方法确定的响应进行比较，从而可以评估当前的设计方法程序和当前的抗震设计规范要求。

Collection and utilization of data from earthquakes is an important method to learn lessons from the effects of seismic events. This research project uses data from the October 1, 1987, Whittier-Narrows Earthquake. Five reinforced concrete buildings that were instrumented with strong- ground motion equipment are being studied by this research project. The strong-ground motion records are being analyzed with a subsequent analysis of the theoretical response of the buildings. The observed response is being compared with that determined by computer methods thus allowing an evaluation of current design methodology procedures and current seismic design code requirements.