@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10001907, title = {Impact of Natural Period and Epicentral Distance on Storey Lateral Displacements}, author = {S. Dorbani and M. Badaoui and D. Benouar}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {The goal of the paper is to highlight the effect of the building design and epicentral distance on the storey lateral displacements, for several reinforced concrete buildings (6, 9 and 12 stories). These structures are subjected to seismic accelerations from the Boumerdes earthquake (Algeria, May 21st, Mw = 6.8). Using the response spectrum method (modal spectral approach), the analysis is performed in both longitudinal and transverse directions. The building design is expressed through the fundamental period and epicentral distance is used to represent the earthquake effect variation on storey lateral displacements and interstory drift for the considered buildings.}, journal = {International Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering}, volume = {9}, number = {8}, year = {2015}, pages = {985 - 989}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10001907}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/104}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 104, 2015}, }