The Ten Commandments
•1. Do not underestimate the importance of the loading or displacement shape function.
•2. Know your performance objectives before you push the building.
•3. If it is not
designed, it cannot be pushed.
•4. Do not ignore
gravity loads.
•5. Do not push beyond failure unless otherwise you can model failure.
•6. Pay attention to
rebar development and lap lengths.
•7. Do not ignore shear
failure mechanisms
•8. P-Delta effects may
be more important than you think.
•9. Do not confuse the Push-over with the real earthquake loading.
•10. Three-dimensional buildings may require more than a planar push.
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