A simple approach to integration of acceleration data for dynamic soil–structure interaction analysis

2006 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 725-734 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Yang ◽  
J.B. Li ◽  
G. Lin
Keyword(s):  
Soil Structure ◽  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Simple Approach ◽  
Soil Structure Interaction ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Acceleration Data

State-of-the-Art Techniques for Seismic Soil-Structure Interaction Analysis of Steel Gravity Structures

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederick Tajirian ◽  
Mansour Tabatabaie ◽  
Basilio Sumodobila ◽  
Stephen Paulson ◽  
Bill Davies
Keyword(s):  
Soil Structure ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Layered Soil ◽  
Soil Structure Interaction ◽  
Soil System ◽  
Cyclonic Storm ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Moderate Seismicity

The design of steel jacket fixed offshore structures in zones of moderate seismicity is typically governed by Metocean loads. In contrast the steel gravity structure (SGS) presented in this paper, is a heavy and stiff structure. The large mass results in foundation forces from seismic events that may exceed those created by extreme cyclonic storm events. When computing the earthquake response of such structures it is essential to account for soil-structure interaction (SSI) effects. Seismic SSI analysis of the SGS platform was performed using state-of-the-art SSI software, which analyzed a detailed three-dimensional model of the SGS supported on layered soil system. The results of this analysis were then compared with those using industry standard impedance methods whereby the layered soil is replaced by equivalent foundation springs (K) and damping (C). Differences in calculated results resulting from the different ways by which K and C are implemented in different software are presented. The base shear, overturning moment, critical member forces and maximum accelerations were compared for each of the analysis methods. SSI resulted in significant reduction in seismic demands. While it was possible to get reasonable alignment using the different standard industry analysis methods, this was only possible after calibrating the KC foundation model with software that rigorously implements SSI effects. Lessons learned and recommendations for the various methods of analysis are summarized in the paper.

scholarly journals Soil-structure interaction analysis in reinforced concrete structures on footing foundation

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Yago Ryan Pinheiro dos Santos ◽  
Maria Isabela Marques da Cunha Vieira Bello ◽  
Alexandre Duarte Gusmão ◽  
Jonny Dantas Patricio
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Soil Structure ◽  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Soil Structure Interaction ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structure ◽  
Load Path ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Load Redistribution ◽  
Field Instrumentation

Soil-structure interaction (SSI) evaluates how soil or rock deformability imposes on the structure a different load path in a hypothesis of fixed supports, altering the loads acting on the structural elements and the ground. This paper discusses the results of the SSI effects in two buildings with a reinforced concrete structure and shallow foundations in a rock mass. The settlements were monitored by field instrumentation in five stages of their construction, making it possible to estimate through interpolation curves the settlements values of some points. The numerical modeling and structural analysis of the buildings were obtained for two different cases of soil-structure interaction. The structure was considered having fixed supports (non-displaceable) and displaceable supports (with stiffness spring coefficients K). The results reveals the occurrence of SSI effects, with a load redistribution between the columns that occurred differently for the different construction stages. Structural modeling proved to be quite representative, pointing to higher vertical load values than the average values present in building edge zones, which contradicts the conventional idea that central columns are more loaded than the edge columns. The soil-structure interaction analyses resulted in different behaviors regarding both towers; pointing out that low settlements and building symmetry in plan minimize the effects of interaction, with no tendency of load redistribution between columns as the structure rigidity increases, as construction development.

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