A comparison of soil-structure interaction calculations with results of full-scale forced vibration tests*

The capability of a simple soil-structure interaction model to predict the response of structures during forced vibration tests is evaluated by comparison of the theoretical and experimental response of a nine-storey reinforced concrete building. A very good agreement between theoretial and experimental results was obtained for vibrations in which the foundation acts as a rigid body. It was also found that simple models may not be applicable when the foundation is highly deformable.