Vibration control technology in Japan has advanced and widely developed, and engineers have showed its efficacy in various evaluation indicators. However, the issue is that it’s difficult for non-engineers, such as building owners, to understand its efficacy. In this study, we clarify that the indicators recognized by engineers and non-engineers are investigated through literature and questionnaire-based research, and differences. It also proposes a seismic intensity conversion formula that links the maximum interlaminar deformation angle to the seismic intensity based on three-dimensional seismic response analysis. Furthermore, a method is proposed to comprehensively assess the effectiveness of vibration control for non-engineers.
