Research Article

Variability and Accuracy of Target Displacement from Nonlinear Static Procedures

Table 2

Comparison of fundamental vibration periods (sec) from system identification, linear-elastic model, and pushover analysis of nonlinear model.

BuildingLongitudinal directionTransverse direction
System IDLinear modelNonlinear modelSystem IDLinear modelNonlinear model

Imperial CountyN/AN/AN/A0.410.410.48
Sherman Oaks2.932.672.512.932.942.62
North Hollywood2.642.572.782.822.982.91
Watsonville0.240.270.460.300.310.41
Santa Barbara0.160.150.230.200.180.28