Floor Response Spectra for Frame Buildings under Ultimate and Serviceability Limit States

The acceleration demands on Non-Structural Components located in ductile low-rise and high-rise buildings of reinforced-concrete moment-resisting frames and steel eccentrically-braced frames are analysed under earthquake records with two design levels representing life safety or ultimate limit state, and operational or serviceability limit state. The numerical results on the response of the components are derived using a floor response spectra approach. Finally, the adequacy of the current provisions of NZS 1170.5:2004 in terms of acceleration demands for NSC with short and long periods have been verified.