Nomenclature.

Introduction.

Chapter 1. Basic Concepts.

1.1 Ductility - A System Behavior Enhancer.

1.2 Confinement - A Component Behavior Enhancement.

1.3 Shear.

Chapter 2. Component Behavior and Design.

2.1 Beams.

2.2 The Beam Column.

2.3 Beam-Column Joints.

2.4 Shear Dominated Systems.

Chapter 3. Systems Design.

3.1 Shear Wall Braced Buildings.

3.2 Frame Braded Buildings.

3.3 Diaphragms.

3.4 Design Process Overview.

Chapter 4. Design Confirmation.

4.1 Response of Shear Wall Braced Buildings to Ground Motion.

4.2 Frame Braced Buildings.

4.3 Behavior Imponderables.

Index.