Appendix 1 Design verification using nonlinear response history analysis

This appendix provides requirements for the use of nonlinear response history analysis for the design verification of steel and composite steel-concrete structures subjected to earthquake ground shaking.

The appendix is organized as follows:

• 1.1 Scope
• 1.2 Earthquake Ground Motions
• 1.3 Load Factors and Combinations
• 1.4 General Modeling Requirements
• 1.5 Member Modeling Requirements
• 1.6 Connection Modeling Requirements
• 1.7 System Requirements
• 1.8 Global Acceptance Criteria