Preface --Organization --Acknowledgements -- Keynote lectures -- Recent worldwide application of seismic isolation and energy dissipation to steel and other materials structures and conditions for their correct use--A. Martelli, P. Clemente, F. Saitta & M. Forni -- Multistorey steel framed building damage from the Christchurch earthquake series of 2010/2011 --G.C. Clifton, M. Bruneau, G.A. MacRae, R. Leon & A. Fussell -- Responses of tall buildings in Tokyo during the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake --K. Kasai, W.C. Pu & A. Wada -- Seismic performance of steel structures during the 2010 Maule earthquake --R.A. Herrera, J.F. Beltran, C. Aguirre & A. Verdugo -- --Analytical and experimental methods -- Seismic failure analysis of a composite girder bridge --F. Schanack, J.P. Reyes & R. Luco -- Cyclic tests of beam-upright connections in racking systems with a new hybrid procedure --L. Calado, C.A. Castiglioni & A. Drei -- Development of standard dynamic loading protocol for buckling-restrained braced frames --M. Dehghani & R. Tremblay -- Hybrid simulation of a 2-story steel MRF retrofitted with HPFRC infill panels --D.G. Lignos, D.M. Moreno & S.L. Billington -- Estimation of the risk amplification in steel buildings subject to seismic actions using Monte Carlo simulation --C.A. Bermdez, J.E. Hurtado, A.H. Barbat & L.G. Pujades -- Effects of low-cycle fatigue on steel moment frames with RBS --A. Amiri, F. Rojas & J.C. Anderson -- Reliability-based seismic response transformation factors using Artificial Neural Network --J. Bojrquez, S.E. Ruiz & E. Bojrquez-Mora -- Finite element modeling of the inelastic cyclic response and fracture life of square tubular steel bracing members subjected to seismic inelastic loading --A. Roufegarinejad & R. Tremblay -- Experimental and analytical modelling of seismic behaviour of braced framed structures with zipper mechanism --A.M. Reinhorn & M. Schachter -- Application of Endurance Time method in seismic assessment of mid-rise and high-rise steel moment and braced frames --M.A. Hariri Ardebili, Y. Zarringhalam, M. Yahyai & M. Mirtaheri -- A finite element approach for modeling bolted top-and-seat angle moment connections --D.J. Ruffley, J.A. Swanson & G.A. Rassati -- Study on concentrically V-braced frames under cyclic loading --M. Serra, C. Rebelo, L.S. Silva, A. Tenchini, M. DAniello & R. Landolfo -- Computer-based nonlinear analysis method for seismic performance assessment of 3D frameworks --C.G. Chiorean, G. Tarta, G.M. Barsan, Zs. Gobesz & M. Nedelcu -- A fast incremental-iterative procedure for ultimate strength analysis and design of composite steel-concrete cross-sections --C.G. Chiorean -- Real-time hybrid simulations of a 3-story steel frame building with magneto-rheological dampers subject to strong ground motions --Y. Chae, J.M. Ricles & R. Sause -- Influence of friction on the constraints with degrees of freedom on the seismic behavior of steel structures--A. La Tegola & W. Mera -- Seismic evaluation of a braced plan irregular steel structure using hybrid testing --D.P. McCrum & B.M. Broderick.

Seismic testing of concentrically braced frame models for the BRACED project --A.D. Hunt & B.M. Broderick -- --Connection behavior -- Numerical study on welded beam-to-column joints in hybrid-steel building frames --B. ermelj & D. Beg -- Cyclic behavior of a new mechanical beam-to-column connection for steel structures --J. Iyama, Y. Fukushima, K. Araki, S. Piao, K. Hirosawa, N. Sato & E. Ohata -- Beam-to-column connection for built-up column using ultra-high-strength steel --X. Lin, Y. Chung, T. Okazaki & M. Nakashima -- Experimental research on hysteretic behavior of non-diaphragm joint connecting cold-formed steel tube and H-shaped beam --L. Zhang & Y. Chen -- Finite element simulation of cyclic flexural behavior for braced frame beam-column connections --C.D. Stoakes & L.A. Fahnestock -- Cyclic behavior of welded T-shapes for Double Welded T-connections --M.A. Bravo & R.A. Herrera -- Prequalification of two beam-to-column welded moment connections with reduced beam section and with cover plate in beam for steel building applications under the action of dynamic load --C.A. Cern, G. Areiza & P. Thomson -- Cumulative damage models for steel moment frame connections --S.D. Campbell & R.M. Richard -- Shim and bolt size effects on the Asymmetric Friction Connection --H.H. Khoo, G.C. Clifton, J.W. Butterworth & G.A. MacRae -- Experimental study on mechanical behavior of weld-free steel structure with knee brace damper using square tube column --Y. Koetaka, K. Suita, K. Inoue, N. Uno, Y. Fukuchi & D. Kawai -- On bottom steel plate to concrete anchorage in hybrid steel trussed concrete beams --N. Cancelliere, P. Colajanni & L. La Mendola -- Control of bolted beam-to-column connections in moment joints by T-stub properties --D. Grecea, N. Muntean & D. Dubin -- Seismic behaviour of the diagonal through plate moment connection --S. Torabian, S.R. Mirghaderi & F. Keshavarzi -- Study on structural behavior of weldless joint in beam-to-column connection of interior column with knee brace reinforcement --S. Honma, K. Ebato & Y. Harada -- Friction T-stub joints under cyclic loads: Experimental behavior --M. Latour, V. Piluso & G. Rizzano -- Strength capacity of the gusset plate connection with fillet welds --Y. Cui, H. Asada, S. Kishiki & S. Yamada -- PTED beam-to-column connections for seismic resistant steel frames --B. Faggiano, M. Esposto & F.M. Mazzolani -- Inelastic seismic performance of brace connections in steel tension-only concentrically braced frames --J. Hartley, C.A. Rogers, P.X. Castonguay & R. Tremblay -- --Design, fabrication and practice -- Steel structure base shear coefficient comparison among the codes --K. Zandparsa -- Design of composite slabs with profiled steel sheeting under concentrated loads --L. Calado -- Design of the Linked Column Frame structural system --A.P. Lopes, P. Dusicka & J.W. Berman -- Design of large scale wind turbine towers in seismic areas --C.C. Baniotopoulos, I. Lavassas, G. Nikolaidis & P. Zervas -- Earthquake resistant design of eccentric, braced frame, steel buildings for improved inelastic response --M.T. Kyrkos & S.A. Anagnostopoulos -- Seismic design and experimental tests of an Italian cold formed steel structure --O. Iuorio, L. Fiorino, V. Macillo & R. Landolfo -- Performance of steel tanks in Chile 2010 and 1985 earthquakes --P. Pineda, G.R. Saragoni & E. Arze L. -- --Global behavior -- Seismic performance of a high-rack warehouse structure with vertical and horizontal mass asymmetries --S. Petrovcic & V. Kilar -- Seismic behavior of steel buildings: Perimeter vs spatial moment frames --A. Reyes-Salazar, O. Rivera-Leyva, E. Bojrquez-Mora,H.E. Rodriguez-Lozoya & A. Lpez-Barraza -- Comparative assessment of the seismic performance of steel building configurations --C. Mlaga-Chuquitaype & A.Y. Elghazouli -- Seismic simulation and design of low-rise CBF buildings with and without dissipative connections using OpenSees --L. Tirca, C. Caprarelli & N. Danila -- Control of vibrations by means of independent stiff braces for seismic protection --R.E. Tosoni -- Seismic performance of high-strength steel moment-resisting frames --A.T. Silva, C. Rebelo, L.S. Silva, M. Serra, L.R.O. Lima, M. DAniello & R. Landolfo -- Cyclic full-scale test of a two-story special steel beam-through braced frame for industrialized steel residential house --Q. Zhou, W. Wang, Y. Chen & L. Tong -- Seismic response of semi-rigid connections of moment resisting steel buildings: A parametric study on the effects of strength and stiffness --A. Gmez-Bernal, E. Cruz-Mendoza & H. Jurez-Garca -- Damage-based seismic performance evaluation of masonry-infilled steel frames --N. Nanos, A. Elenas & D. Tzourmakliotou -- Local-buckling analysis of lower chord member in steel truss bridge under seismic loading --E. Yamaguchi & K. Yamada.

Interdependence between seismic damage and masonry-infill wall topology for steel structures with a bare ground floor--N. Nanos, A. Elenas & D. Tzourmakliotou -- Impact of gravity loads on the lateral performance of cold-formed steel frame/steel sheathed shear walls --J. DaBreo, I. Shamim & C.A. Rogers -- Response behavior of steel buildings under pulsive earthquake ground motion during inland shallow earthquake --N. Takiyama, Y. Hayashi & H. Minami -- P-delta effects on the response of steel moment-resisting frame structures --A.G. Ramos-Zela & T.J. Sullivan -- Field measurements and numerical predictions of the dynamic properties of a low-rise steel building with a flexible steel roof deck diaphragm --J. Proulx, B. Boulanger, C.-P. Lamarche, P. Paultre, F. Bakhti, R. Tremblay, K. Shrestha & C.A. Rogers -- Seismic performance of steel concentrically braced frames with bracing members intersecting columns between floors --A. Imanpour, R. Tremblay & A. Davaran -- New aspects concerning the ductility of steel members--A.S. Anastasiadis, M. Mosoarca & V. Gioncu -- Simplified assessment of the seismic collapse capacity of flexible moment-resisting steel frame structures --C. Adam & C. Jger -- Seismic response of dual eccentrically braced systems designed by Eurocode 8 --M. Bosco, A. Ghersi & P.P. Rossi -- Seismic behaviour of a large span welded steel structure considering lateral restraints and initial imperfections: A case study --Zs. Nagy, I.M. Cristutiu & D.L. Nunes -- Residual stress and out-of-plumb effects on steel column seismic behaviour --G.A. MacRae, A. Lu, V. Sadashiva, A. Wada, T. Masuno, R. Ziemian & G.C. Clifton -- Contribution of shear connections to the lateral stiffness of steel frames --M.A. Barber, G.A. Rassati & J.A. Swanson -- Influence of the initial imperfections on the seismic performance of pitched roof portal frames made of welded non-prismatic plated elements --I.M. Cristutiu & D.L. Nunes -- Seismic behavior of setback and pyramid-shaped steel moment-resisting frames designed by an energy-based method --Z. Chegini, S.R. Mirghaderi, Sh. Vahdani & F. Keshavarzi -- Global performance of steel frames of shear walls --D. Dubina, F. Dinu & C. Neagu -- Influence of connections on the seismic behaviour of hybrid hot-rolled and cold-formed steel frames --B. Calderoni, C. Giubileo & M. Tarantino -- A comprehensive study on the performance of Submerged Floating Tunnels during severe seismic events --G. Martire, B. Faggiano, F.M. Mazzolani, A. Zollo & T.A. Stabile -- Seismic assessment of existing steel braced frames designed in accordance with the 1980 Canadian code provisions --Y. Jiang, Y. Balazadeh-Minouei, R. Tremblay, S. Koboevic & L. Tirca -- --Member behavior -- Lateral buckling of steel I beams with different boundary conditions by numerical simulation --H.A. Snchez & C. Corts -- Finite element study of the cyclic flexural behavior of hollow structural sections --M.F. Fadden & J.P. McCormick -- Impact of flange holes on the strength and ductility of steel beams --K.S. Sivakumaran & P. Arasaratnam -- Experimental study on buckling-restrained steel plate shear walls --H.J. Jin, Y. Lu, X.L. Liu, F. Sun & G.-Q. Li -- Challenges in designing ultra-lightweight buckling restrained brace --J. Tinker & P. Dusicka -- Experimental study on brittle fracture of buckling-restrained braces influences of core plate welding specifications and experimental temperatures --M. Iwata, M. Murai & T. Nakagomi -- Seismic shear response of slab with distributed mass (linear-elastic bay model to story shear) --C. Iihoshi, S. Kiriyama, T. Minagawa & T. Hanai -- Experimental study on hysteretic behavior of thin-walled H-shaped steel beam-columns under compression and cyclic weak-axis bending --X. Cheng, Y. Chen, L. Pan & Q. Wu -- Evaluation of plastic deformation capacity of H-shaped steel beams with new value of plate slenderness --K. Ikarashi, R. Suekuni, T. Shinohara & T. Wang -- Effect of local buckling of core plates on cumulative deformation capacity in buckling restrained braces --R. Matsui & T. Takeuchi -- The influence of cyclic loading on flexural response of steel beams --M. DAniello, S. Tortorelli & R. Landolfo -- Seismic behavior of flanged cruciform columns in moment-resisting frame systems --S.R. Mirghaderi & M. Motallebi -- --Mixed and composite structures -- Study on the shear strength of composite concrete and steel plate shear walls with binding bars --D. Zhou, L. Zhu & B. Stojadinovic -- Experimental study on composite steel-concrete shear walls with vertical steel encased profiles --D. Dan, A. Fabian & V. Stoian -- Experimental study on mechanical behavior of exposed-type square CFT column base with built-in reinforcing bars --S. Matsuo, Q. Qiao, T. Ninakawa & A. Kawano -- Strength of headed studs in composite structural connection with SFRCC --Y. Luo, S. Song, Y. Cui, K. Hoki & M. Nakashima -- Strength and ductility of concrete encased composite columns --C. Campian, V. Sav, N. Chira & A. Chira -- --Self-centering seismic systems -- Self-Centering Truss Moment Frame with replaceable energy-dissipating elements --S.C. Darling & M.R. Eatherton -- Experimental validation of steel post-tensioned connections with web hourglass pins --G. Vasdravellis, B. Uy & T.L. Karavasilis -- Behavior of self-centering buckling-restrained braces --D.J. Miller, L.A. Fahnestock & M.R. Eatherton -- Parametric study of self-centering concentrically-braced frame systems with friction-based energy dissipation --D. Roke & B. Jeffers -- Seismic energy demands on steel framed structures with rigid and, alternatively, with post-tensioned semi-rigid connections --A. Lpez-Barraza, S.E. Ruiz, E. Bojrquez-Mora & A. Reyes-Salazar -- Shake table testing of a rocking steel frame designed to mitigate higher mode effects --L. Wiebe, C. Christopoulos, R. Tremblay & M. Leclerc -- Comparison of welded and post-tensioned steel moment-resisting frames --G.M. Herning, M.E.M. Garlock & A. Freidenberg -- Effects of energy dissipating capacity on seismic performance of self-centering structures --X. Bill Zhang -- Re-centring capability of dual eccentrically braced frames with removable bolted links --A. Stratan, A. Ioan & D. Dubina -- Seismic performance of a steel Self-Centering Moment Resisting Frame: Hybrid simulations under DBE and MCE --Y.-C. Lin, J.M. Ricles & R. Sause -- Evaluation of performance-based design methodology for steel self-centering braced frame --N.B. Chancellor, G. Akbas, R. Sause, J.M. Ricles, E. Tahmasebi & A.L. Jo -- Collapse performance of steel self-centering braced frame systems --E. Tahmasebi, N.B. Chancellor, J.M. Ricles, R. Sause, G. Akbas & A.L. Jo.

--Passive, semi-active and active control -- Hysteretic behavior of dissipative devices for seismic resistant steel frames (FUSEIS 2) --L. Calado, J.M. Proena, M. Espihna, C.A. Castiglioni & I. Vayas -- Innovative energy dissipation systems (FUSEIS 1) --D. Dimakogianni, G. Dougka, Ph. Karydakis, I. Vayas, L. Calado & C.A. Castiglioni -- Full-scale testing of the cast steel yielding brace system --M.G. Gray, C. Christopoulos & J.A. Packer -- Response analysis of a 12-story structural steel building with isolated base subjected to ground motion excitation --A.J.M. Ojeda Ruiz, B.E. Lluhen Ortiz, C.R. Snchez Vergara & D.A. Parra Meza -- System DC90three-axial steel hysteresis-sliding joint support --Z. Petraskovic -- Seismic resistant composite steel frames with dissipative devices --C.A. Castiglioni, A. Kanyilmaz, A. Drei, L. Calado, M. Espihna, R.M. Gonalves, T. Rauert & I. Vayas -- Advanced compressed elastomer dampers for earthquake hazard reduction to steel frames --R. Sause, J.M. Ricles, A. Mahvashmohammadi, R. Michael, S. Sweeney & E. Ferro -- Base isolation mitigating effects --O. Prodan, I. Ladar & P. Alexa -- Concurrent design of high-strength TRIP steels and passive damping devices --G.J. Fraley & G.B. Olson -- Experimental analysis of partially buckling inhibited pure aluminium shear panels --G. De Matteis, G. Brando, F. DAgostino & F.M. Mazzolani -- --Performance-based design of structures -- Performance evaluation of three pre-qualified steel systems in Canada --T.Y. Yang & M. Murphy -- A new balanced design procedure for gusset plate connections in SCBF --K.D. Palmer, C.W. Roeder & D.E. Lehman -- Influence of scalar frequency content parameters on the inelastic seismic demands of steel structures --C. Mlaga-Chuquitaype & A.Y. Elghazouli -- A unitary approach for the design of concentrically braced frames --M. Bosco, E.M. Marino & P.P. Rossi -- Hysteretic model for steel energy absorbers and evaluation of a seismic design strategy using minimal-damage performance objectives --T.L. Karavasilis, E. Hale & S. Kerawala -- A simplified calculation method of the structural response function considering the P- effect --R.J. Liang, J. Wu & C.L. Wang -- Reliability-based record selection for steel frames based on different vector-valued IMs --E. Bojrquez-Mora, J.L. Rivera, A. Reyes-Salazar & S.E. Ruiz -- Seismic assessment of a new steel moment frame designed per ASCE 7 with ASCE 41 --M. Speicher & J. Harris -- Seismic response of steel columns in MRFs under multi-axial earthquake components --L. Di Sarno -- Hybrid buckling-restrained braced frames --O. Atlayan & F.A. Charney -- Seismic behaviour of dual steel concentric braced frames --M. DAniello, G. La Manna Ambrosino, F. Portioli & R. Landolfo -- Evaluation of nonlinear static procedures for seismic performance assessment of BRBF structures --M. Ferraioli, A. Lavino, A.M. Avossa & A. Mandara -- Robustness based design of steel building frames under extreme loads --F. Dinu & D. Dubina -- Hybrid moment resisting steel frames --F.A. Charney & O. Atlayan -- Validation of a design procedure for failure mode control of irregular moment resisting frames by means of IDA analyses --M.T. Giugliano, R. Montuori & V. Piluso -- Validation of a design procedure for failure mode control of MRF-CBF dual systems by means of IDA analyses --A. Longo, M.T. Giugliano, R. Montuori & V. Piluso -- Influence of the strength in the seismic performance of steel frame buildings --A.C.A. Ahumada & B.C.S. Prez -- Multilevel displacement-robustness based seismic design for ductile steel framed structures --S.E. Lpez, A.G. Ayala & R. Hernndez -- Direct damage controlled seismic design of steel framed structures --G.S. Kamaris, G.D. Hatzigeorgiou & D.E. Beskos -- Seismic design approach for multi-story frames on the top story of which damage concentrates --H. Akiyama -- --Seismic, wind and exceptional loads -- Damage mechanism of thick fireproof coatings for steel members subjected to monotonic loading --S. Chen, L. Jiang & G.-Q. Li -- Intensity measure parameters for the evaluation of the seismic behaviour of steel moment resisting frames --L.H. Najafi & M. Tehranizadeh -- Numerical simulation of collapse behavior of tall core-outrigger structures under severe earthquakes --F. Sun, R. Ge & J. Xu -- Seismic-aeolian optimal design for wind turbine steel structures in Mexico --L.E.P. Rocha, A.L. Lpez & I.E.A. Nuo -- Critical accelerations as descriptors of the vulnerability of steel tanks under seismic actions--L.E.P. Rocha, I.E.A. Nuo & M.A.F. Torres -- Dynamic response analysis of steel portal frames with semi-rigid connection underimpact loading --N. Kishi & M. Komuro -- Impact loading tests of steel portal frames with different types of connections --M. Komuro, N. Kishi & Y. Kurihashi.

Testing and seismic evaluation of long span steel truss bridges 1--I.E. Harik, T. Zhao & J. Hu -- Seismic risk assessment of conventional steel constructions to the hazard of three earthquake types in Southwestern British Columbia --F.E. Pina & C.E. Ventura -- Instability problems due to dynamic loading --E. Karatzas, V. Karatzas & G. Karidis -- Vulnerability study of steel storage tanks in a large industrial area of Sicily --B. Borzi, P. Ceresa, M. Faravelli & M. Onida -- Assessment of progressive collapse-resisting capacity of steel moment frames --M. Ferraioli & A. Mandara -- Robustness assessment approaches for steel framed structures under catastrophic events --A. Formisano & F.M. Mazzolani -- --Strengthening, repair and monitoring -- Shaking table tests of a timber roof truss model equipped with a post-tensioning SMA-based tie-rod system --D. Cardone, S. Sofia & D. Nigro -- Seismic evaluation and retrofit of welded moment connection of early high-rise buildings subjected to long-period ground motions --K. Suita -- Consecutive vibration characteristics monitoring of high-rise steel building --Y. Hayashi, M. Sugino, M. Yamada, N. Takiyama, Y. Onishi & T. Akazawa -- FRP composites for seismic retrofitting of steel-concrete shear walls with steel encased profiles --D. Dan, T. Nagy-Gyrgy, V. Stoian, A. Fabian & I. Demeter -- Estimation of vibration characteristics of steel-structure buildings with damper based on seismic observation records --W. Goto, M. Suzuki, Y. Sugimura, D. Chiba & H. Dohi -- Strengthening of non-seismic reinforced concrete frames of buckling restrained steel braces --F. Dinu, S. Bordea & D. Dubina -- Seismic design of RC frames retrofitted with concentric steel braces --R. Sousa & J.M. Castro -- Seismic strengthening of R/C buildings with soft storey (pilotis) through dissipative steel links --E. Mistakidis, K.C. Stylianidis, E. Barlas & K. Georgiadi-Stefanidi -- A suspended steelwork solution for the post-war reconstruction of a building in the historical centre of Naples --F.M. Mazzolani, A. Marzo & A. Formisano -- --Miscellaneous-- (only in e-book version) -- Efficient formulation for nonlinear dynamics of steel frames --T.N. Le, M. Hjiaj, T.N. Le & J.M. Battini -- Seismic design and strengthening of beam-to-column joints with bolted end plates --J.M. Aribert -- Author index