通过对美国基于性能的抗震设计规范的简介，其中重点介绍了美国西岸城市洛杉矶和旧金山最近颁布的基于性能的高层建筑抗震设计规范“An alternative procedure for seismic analysis and design of tall buildings located in the los angeles region(2005 Edition)”和“Recommended administrative bulletin on the seismic design&review of tall buildings using non—prescriptive procedures”，总结了高层建筑结构基于性能的结构抗震设计要点，为我国相应规范的修订提供参考。
