This research presents several examples of detailed finite element analysis of an entire building structure as a brief review of the authors' challenge. The authors consider that the detailed FE models provided results with less variability depending on the engineers or analysis programs than simplified analysis models commonly used in practical building engineering because the FE model does not require many assumptions associated with simplifying the shape of structural members. The first challenge for detailed FE analysis of RC buildings including surrounding soil is described. Second, the validation of the detailed FE analysis for steel building structures is provided. In this analysis, the failure criterion of the steel material was applied, and the failure was predicted. Lastly, the validation of an entirely detailed FE model of RC buildings is introduced. The validity was shown by winning a blind analysis contest that was a competition for the accuracy of the analysis with experimental results hidden. Hence, the authors' work has shown the potential of a detailed FE analysis for an entire building structure.

来源平台：EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT DESIGN, PROTECTION, AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT IN EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING, AERS 2023