Performance-Based Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings

1. Performance-Based Design
of Reinforced Concrete
Buildings

2. • Introduction
• Brief overview of performance-based design (PBD)
• Importance of PBD in ensuring safety and functionality
• Transition to the application in reinforced concrete buildings

3. • Key Concepts
• Performance objectives and criteria
• Different performance levels (life safety, immediate occupancy,
functional recovery)
• Capacity design and its significance

4. • Steps in PBD
• Hazard assessment: Identifying potential hazards (earthquake,
wind, fire)
• Structural analysis: Utilizing advanced analysis methods
(nonlinear static/dynamic)
• Performance evaluation: Comparing structural response to
performance criteria

5. • Hazard Assessment
• Discuss the significance of hazard assessment
• Examples of potential hazards (earthquake, wind, fire)
• Incorporating historical data and probabilistic models

6. • Structural Analysis
• Introduction to nonlinear static and dynamic analysis
• Importance of considering material nonlinearity, geometric
effects, damping
• Highlighting the accuracy of analysis in predicting behavior

7. • Performance Evaluation
• Relating analysis results to performance criteria
• Illustrating different performance levels
• How evaluation informs design decisions

8. • Implementation Challenges
• Complexity of analysis methods
• Ensuring accurate material properties and modeling
• Dealing with uncertainties and variability

9. • Future Directions
• Emphasizing the role of PBD in shaping the future of structural
engineering
• Anticipated advancements in technology and research