Since the occurrence of the Cairo earthquake on October 1992, the design of structures for earthquakes became a\r\nmajor demand enforced in the Egyptian design codes. The seismic response of building structures can be\r\nestimated through utilization of a variety of analysis methods that range from simple equivalent static analysis to\r\ncomplex nonlinear dynamic analysis. The traditional approach is to employ equivalent static analysis methods, while\r\ncurrent design practice is moving toward an increased emphasis on the nonlinear analysis method. The Egyptian\r\ncode provisions for building seismic design adopt the traditional approach of equivalent static load method as the\r\nmain method for evaluating seismic actions and recommend the response spectrum method for nonsymmetrical\r\nbuildings. This study aims to evaluate the Egyptian code provisions for the seismic design of moment-resistant\r\nframe multi-story building through using nonlinear time history analysis. The analysis procedures are evaluated for\r\ntheir ability to predict deformation demands in terms of inter-story drifts, potential failure mechanisms and story\r\nshear force demands. The results of the analysis of the different approaches are used to evaluate the advantages,\r\nlimitations, and ease of application of each approach for seismic analysis.
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