Stochastic structural dynamics: Research vs. practice

An attempt is made to examine the extent to which research results generated in the area of stochastic structural dynamics have been incorporated into practice in terms of codes and regulations, formulation of design guidelines and performance evaluation. This issue is examined in this paper in the areas of seismic response and design of secondary systems. Current practice in terms of codes, regulations, and design guidelines is compared with the state-of-the-art in research. The gap between research and practice, it appears, is widening, not only from the viewpoint of knowledge base, but also from that of thinking processes involved. Comments are made regarding the role of researchers in making an effort to reverse this trend.