| Abstract: | Several parameters have been proposed in the literature for the evaluation of seismic damage. However, in most cases the correlation between results obtained using these parameters and observed damage in structures has not been satisfactory. A parameter for measuring seismic damage previously proposed by the first author is used in this study to analyse a set of 15 accelerograms recorded in 11 earthquakes experienced in different countries. Results using this parameter are compared to global building damage observed during these earthquakes. The use of the parameter proposed here yields results which are consistent with building damage observed in the earthquakes studied. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
