Research Article

Seismic Risk Mitigation for a Portfolio of Reinforced Concrete Frame Buildings through Optimal Allocation of a Limited Budget

Table 2

Assumed intervals for the adopted parameters of building geometry.

ParametersMinimum valueStepsMaximum value

Number of storeys (nh)218
Interstorey height of the frame (h)3.0 m0.5 m4.5 m
Effective width of the frame ()4.0 m2.0 m10 m
Number of bays in length of the frame (nl)2112
Bay length of the frame (l)2.0 m0.5 m6.0 m
Year of construction192012013