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Abstract
The purpose of this dissertation is to provide valuable information to structural engineers as well as, the Egyptian code committee about considering the pounding between adjacent buildings in the design process. Therefore, the main objectives of this thesis are:
1. Developing a formula for estimating the gap element stiffness. 2. Developing a new spectra analysis to avoid pounding during earthquakes, i.e., to recommend the required separation between adjacent buildings to preclude pounding. 3. Investigating the proper method of strengthening the existing adjacent buildings for mitigation the effect of pounding in future earthquakes.
4. Applying the pounding phenomena in treating the historical minaret, as a new application. The yield surface interaction for the non-reinforced masonry element is developed. The validity of PC-ANSR program is extended to treat the masonry element.