SEPARATION DISTANCE TO AVOID SEISMIC POUNDING OF ADJACENT BUILDINGS

A theoretical solution of the separation distance required to avoid siesmic pounding of two adjacent buildings simulated by linear multi-degree-of-freedom systems is presented. The analytical procedures are based on random vibration theory. The accuracy is demonstrated by simulation solutions. Comparison of computed results with available simulation results indicates that the proposed solution is accurate. © 1997 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.