ABSTRACT
Simplified relationships to compute the period of vibration are valuable to estimate seismic loads during the design process of new structures, in the assessment of the structural vulnerability of existing buildings, or in the estimation of earthquake losses of large portfolios of assets. Nonetheless, these are frequently region specific and with limited applicability. Through the examination of a large set of buildings with varying heights and designed according to increasing levels of ground motion, this study proposes simplified relationships suitable for assessment of regular reinforced concrete moment frame buildings compliant with the latest European standards.
