Interstorey drift ratio

Deformation limits are expressed herein in terms of interstorey drift ratios that should not surpass predefined limit values, even though other deformation measures... 

The main experimental results, for both positive and negative load action, are reported in Table 14.1. The maximum shear recorded on the column, Vcmax as well as the relevant drifts have been initially evaluated. Top colunui interstorey drift has been computed as the ratio between beam tip displacement (total displacement... 

It is generally accepted that interstorey drift can be used to determine the expected damage. The relation between the drift limit ratios with the damage state, employed... 

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