On peculiarities of the nonlinear static analysis and its coordination with the standard calculation procedure (CSM) of buildings and structures under seismic loads

The nonlinear static analysis should be clear for engineers in case of its integration into building design in seismic regions of Russia. Basic assumptions and advantages of the analysis, as well as its coordiantion with the linear spectral calculation method are considered by the author. The examples of structures calculated according to NSA, in particular in SAP2000 software are given.