Energy dissipation of tall core-wall structures with multi-plastic hinges subjected to forward directivity near-fault and far-fault earthquakes

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (15) ◽  
pp. 801-820 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Beiraghi ◽  
Ali Kheyroddin ◽  
Mohammad Ali Kafi
Keyword(s):  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Plastic Hinges ◽  
Near Fault ◽  
Forward Directivity ◽  
Wall Structures ◽  
Far Fault

Effects of Fling Step and Forward Directivity on Seismic Response of Buildings

2006 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 367-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erol Kalkan ◽  
Sashi K. Kunnath
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Response ◽  
Ground Motions ◽  
High Amplitude ◽  
Moment Frames ◽  
Steel Moment Frames ◽  
Damage Potential ◽  
Near Fault ◽  
Forward Directivity ◽  
Fling Step ◽  
Far Fault

This paper investigates the consequences of well-known characteristics of near-fault ground motions on the seismic response of steel moment frames. Additionally, idealized pulses are utilized in a separate study to gain further insight into the effects of high-amplitude pulses on structural demands. Simple input pulses were also synthesized to simulate artificial fling-step effects in ground motions originally having forward directivity. Findings from the study reveal that median maximum demands and the dispersion in the peak values were higher for near-fault records than far-fault motions. The arrival of the velocity pulse in a near-fault record causes the structure to dissipate considerable input energy in relatively few plastic cycles, whereas cumulative effects from increased cyclic demands are more pronounced in far-fault records. For pulse-type input, the maximum demand is a function of the ratio of the pulse period to the fundamental period of the structure. Records with fling effects were found to excite systems primarily in their fundamental mode while waveforms with forward directivity in the absence of fling caused higher modes to be activated. It is concluded that the acceleration and velocity spectra, when examined collectively, can be utilized to reasonably assess the damage potential of near-fault records.

Influence of floor system on seismic behavior of RC buildings to forward directivity and fling-step in the near-fault region

Structures ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 803-817
Author(s):  
Sayed Mahmoud ◽  
Ali Alqarni ◽  
Joseph Saliba ◽  
Amal H. Ibrahim ◽  
Magdy genidy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Behavior ◽  
Rc Buildings ◽  
Near Fault ◽  
Forward Directivity ◽  
Fling Step ◽  
Floor System ◽  
Fault Region

scholarly journals Inelastic displacement ratios for non-structural components in steel framed structures under forward-directivity near-fault strong-ground motion

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Bravo-Haro ◽  
J. R. Virreira ◽  
A. Y. Elghazouli
Keyword(s):  
Strong Ground Motion ◽  
Ground Motions ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Structural Components ◽  
Framed Structures ◽  
Inelastic Displacement ◽  
Near Fault ◽  
Forward Directivity ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Strong Ground

AbstractThis paper describes a detailed numerical investigation into the inelastic displacement ratios of non-structural components mounted within multi-storey steel framed buildings and subjected to ground motions with forward-directivity features which are typical of near-fault events. The study is carried out using detailed multi-degree-of-freedom models of 54 primary steel buildings with different structural characteristics. In conjunction with this, 80 secondary non-structural elements are modelled as single-degree-of-freedom systems and placed at every floor within the primary framed structures, then subsequently analysed through extensive dynamic analysis. The influence of ground motions with forward-directivity effects on the mean response of the inelastic displacement ratios of non-structural components are compared to the results obtained from a reference set of strong-ground motion records representing far-field events. It is shown that the mean demand under near-fault records can be over twice as large as that due to far-fault counterparts, particularly for non-structural components with periods of vibration lower than the fundamental period of the primary building. Based on the results, a prediction model for estimating the inelastic displacement ratios of non-structural components is calibrated for far-field records and near-fault records with directivity features. The model is valid for a wide range of secondary non-structural periods and primary building fundamental periods, as well as for various levels of inelasticity induced within the secondary non-structural elements.

Failure Mechanism of Reinforced Concrete Rib Arch Bridge under Near-Fault Earthquakes

2011 ◽  
Vol 90-93 ◽  
pp. 940-945
Author(s):  
Wen Jun Gao ◽  
Guang Wu Tang ◽  
Yi Da Kong
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Nonlinear Response ◽  
Plastic Hinge ◽  
Seismic Damage ◽  
Arch Bridge ◽  
2008 Wenchuan Earthquake ◽  
Near Fault ◽  
Pulse Type ◽  
Near Fault Earthquakes ◽  
Far Fault

A typical reinforced concrete rib arch bridge was chosen to investigate its nonlinear response to near-fault ground motions recorded in 2008 Wenchuan earthquake. Results showed that significant seismic damage may occur, maximum demands were higher for near-fault records having forward directive than far-fault motions, and the rotational capacity of rib plastic hinge is not enough for the large compression force of arch rib. While backward-directivity motions, typically do not exhibit pulse-type motions, only have medium seismic damage to the arch bridge.

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