Reliability-based structural response of single-bay steel frames in case of fire and in post-fire conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 93 ◽  
pp. 102132
Author(s):  
Tom Molkens ◽  
Barbara Rossi
Keyword(s):  
Steel Frames ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Fire Conditions

Behaviour of steel frames under fire conditions

1999 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
D I Nwosu ◽  
VKR Kodur
Keyword(s):  
Fire Resistance ◽  
Steel Frames ◽  
Load Ratio ◽  
Steel Structures ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Frame Structures ◽  
Structural Behaviour ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
In Fire ◽  
Fire Conditions

A state-of-the-art review of the behaviour of steel frame structures in fire is presented. Results from different studies indicate that the behaviour of a complete structure is different from that of a single structural member under fire conditions from the point of view of fire resistance. Earlier studies also show that analysis and design of steel structures against fire based on their overall behaviour could lead to a reduction or the elimination of applied fire protection to certain structural members. The effects of continuity, restraint conditions, and load ratio on the fire resistance of frame structures are discussed. The beneficial aspects derived from considering overall structural rather than single-member behaviour in fire are illustrated through the analysis on two one-bay, one-storey, unprotected steel portal frames, a column, and a beam. Also comparison is made between the performance of a beam with different end restraints in fire. Results from the analyses indicate that the fire resistance of a member is increased when it is considered as part of a structure compared with when it is considered as a single member.Key words: steel, frames, fire resistance, buckling, loads, overall structural behaviour.

Force-displacement relationship modelling of masonry infilled walls with openings in hinged steel frames

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haoran Zuo ◽  
Weiping Zhang ◽  
Baotong Wang ◽  
Xianglin Gu
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Steel Frames ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Displacement Curve ◽  
Initial Stiffness ◽  
Seismic Behaviour ◽  
Infilled Frames ◽  
Aspect Ratios ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Force Displacement

Abstract Seismic behaviour of masonry infilled frames has attracted extensive attentions from researchers, and it was found that infills normally experienced a diagonal compression under lateral loading. Infill was therefore assumed as an equivalent diagonal strut in structural response estimations of infilled frames, and a force-displacement curve was adopted to describe the mechanical properties of the strut. However, the influences of infill aspect ratio, vertical load acting on the surrounding frames, and opening were not systematically addressed in establishing the force-displacement relationship of infills. To investigate the effects of these influential parameters on the lateral responses of infilled walls including initial stiffness and strength, detailed three-dimensional finite element (FE) models of masonry infilled hinged steel frames are developed in ABAQUS in the present study, and a wide parametric study with respect to various aspect ratios, vertical loads, and opening sizes and locations is performed. A generalized force-displacement relationship model of infilled walls is proposed based on regression analyses of numerical results. The efficacy of the proposed model is examined by using the existing experimental test results, and it shows that the model can accurately predict the lateral stiffness and load carrying capacity of infilled walls and thus has great potential applications in structural designs and analyses for masonry infilled steel frames.

Limit State of Steel Frames under Fire Conditions

1996 ◽  
pp. 281-286
Author(s):  
Li Guoqiang ◽  
Jiang Shouchao ◽  
B.S. Choo
Keyword(s):  
Limit State ◽  
Steel Frames ◽  
Fire Conditions

Structural response and resilience of posttensioned steel frames under column loss

2019 ◽  
Vol 158 ◽  
pp. 107-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Fei Zhu ◽  
Chang Hong Chen ◽  
Leon M. Keer ◽  
Ying Huang ◽  
Yao Yao
Keyword(s):  
Steel Frames ◽  
Structural Response

scholarly journals Steel Frames Exposed to Severe Ground Motions: Use of Viscous Dampers and Buckling Restrained Braces to Dissipate Earthquake Induced Energy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osman Hansu ◽  
Esra Mete Guneyisi
Keyword(s):  
Steel Frames ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Time History ◽  
Base Shear ◽  
Viscous Dampers ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Buckling Restrained Braces ◽  
Interstorey Drift ◽  
Element Program ◽  
Nonlinear Time History

This study addresses an alternative use of viscous dampers (VDs) associated with buckling restrained braces (BRBs) as the innovative seismic protection devices. For this, 4, 8 and 12 storey steel frames were designed with 6.5 m equal span length and 4 m storey height. Thereafter, the VDs and BRBs were placed over the height of each frame considering three different configurations. The structures were modeled using SAP2000 finite element program and evaluated by the nonlinear time history analyses subjected to the six natural accelerograms (1976 Gazlı, 1978 Tabas, 1987 Superstition Hills, 1992 Cape Mendocino, 1994 Northridge and 1999 Chi-Chi). The structural response of the structures with and without VDs and BRBs were studied in terms of variation in the displacement, interstorey drift, absolute acceleration, maximum base shear, time history of roof displacement. The results clearly indicated that the application of VDs and BRBs had remarkable improvement in the earthquake performance of the case study frames by reducing the local/global deformations in the main structural systems and satisfied the serviceability.

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