scholarly journals Análisis no lineal de la estructura del Hospital Darío Machuca Palacios del cantón La Troncal en Ecuador

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 292
Author(s):  
Francisco Xavier Calle Guaraca ◽  
Bernardo Andrés Feijoo Guevara ◽  
Ing. José Fernando Vásquez Calero, M.Sc

The hospital "Darío Machuca Palacios" is located in La Troncal (Cañar-Ecuador). In the nonlinear dynamic analysis of this hospital was determined inconsistencies in its design, such as non-compliance with maximum permissible drifts established by the Ecuadorian Construction Standard (NEC, as per its Spanish acronym), demonstrating vulnerability and possible collapse of the hospital. Considering that it is an essential building according to the NEC of seismic danger, it needs to be maintained in correct post-earthquake operation. For this reason the behavior of the structure with seismic isolation systems at their base was simulated, offering results that analyzed in depth could determine that this measure of seismic protection is adequate.Keywords: nonlinear dynamic analysis, essential building, seismic isolation systems.

Author(s):  
Tynymbek O. Ormonbekov ◽  
Ulugbek T. Begaliev

The purpose of the present work is the analysis of existing methods of seismoisolation in the Kyrgyz Republic at which 95% of territory has seismically active zone with intensity 8, 9 and more. Also an opportunity of application of system seismic protection as rubber-metal bearings.


Author(s):  
Panos Tsopelas ◽  
Ali Karakaplan

During the past decade the need to perform nonlinear static and dynamic analyses on bridge structures has increased significantly. Nonlinear dynamic analysis has become the approach that is used when protective systems such as base isolators and isolation systems are present in the bridge structure. The commercial computer programs available that are used for these types of analyses and that can be understood and used by structural bridge engineers have been far from adequate. Recently, the research community has produced a number of useful computer programs. Among these are the IDARC-Bridge and 3D-BASIS family of programs from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Bridge engineers are not usually familiar with the available computer codes primarily used by researchers, and it is generally known that these programs are not user friendly. Prediction of the nonlinear dynamic responses of bridge structures has presented other challenges. These range from the volume of input and output to the computational effort needed to obtain solutions. The increase in computer speed and the use of faster-solution algorithms have drastically reduced the time needed to perform iterative nonlinear dynamic analysis. Use of the Microsoft Windows-based standardized graphical user interface with the ability for the seamless exchange of data between programs makes the volume of input and output manageable. The implementation of 3D-BASIS-ME—type nonlinear base isolators and isolation systems and the analysis methods used in the family of Microsoft Windows-based software LARSA, with which bridge engineers have become familiar over the years using a wide range of applications for bridges and buildings, are presented.


Author(s):  
Tatiana A. Belash ◽  
Elizaveta D. Erokhina

The change in the level of seismicity of buildings and structures occurs as a result of updating the maps of general seismic zoning. Ensuring the seismic resistance of buildings and structures is a factor that must be taken into account, especially during construction in seismically active regions. Nowadays, one of the main approaches to increasing seismic resistance is the use of various seismic isolation systems. It is not always profitable and rational to increase the seismic resistance of building structures or foundations for equipment by simply increasing the strength. A classification of seismic reinforcement systems is given, among which the most sparing are special methods of seismic protection in the form of seismic isolation. Practical examples of the use of seismic isolation systems to improve the seismic resistance of existing buildings are given. A computational study was carried out, the result of which showed the effectiveness of using rubber-metal supports for hanging the seismic resistance of buildings.


Author(s):  
A.F. Bulat ◽  
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A.S. Kobets ◽  
V. I. Dyrda ◽  
V.A. Lapin ◽  
...  

The basic concept of vibration and seismic insulation of buildings and structures based on the use of rubber seismic blocks (RSB) is considered. The concept of seismic isolation of structures is very relevant. In Japan, New Zealand, France, Greece, England, the United States and a number of other countries, it has been successfully used to protect such important structures as nuclear power plants, schools, bridges, museums, administrative and residential buildings from earthquakes. In Ukraine, the concept developed in two ways: the development of seismic isolation blocks for earthquake protection of residential buildings; development of vibration isolation blocks for vibration protection of heavy equipment (weight up to 300 tons, used in Russia, Ukraine) and residential buildings. For the practical application of building seismic isolation systems by the N. S. Geotechnical Mechanics Institute. Experimental studies were carried out to substantiate the RSB parameters, their designs were patented, design documentation was developed and experimental samples of three types of rubber-metal seismic protection blocks with a diameter of 400 mm and 500 mm and a total height of the rubber layer: 2 120 120 mm, 2х70 mm and 2х50 mm were made. The results of the calculation of a rubber-metal seismic support used as an element of vibration-seismic protection of multi-storey residential buildings are presented. The calculation results obtained by approximate analytical methods are compared with experimental data for samples of seismic supports. The design of a pile with vibration-insulating rubber supports is considered. The developed and tested RSB structures were used for vibration protection against metro trains and vehicles of residential buildings in Kiev: a 10-section 10-storey residential building on Kikvidze Street, three 27-storey buildings on Obolonsky Avenue and a residential complex of three houses in Lviv. Vibration and seismic isolation with the help of RSB provides the natural vibration frequency of the building in the horizontal plane of less than 1 Hz, which meets the requirements of the DBN and Eurocode 8 for the design of the building seismic isolation systems.


2018 ◽  
Vol 156 ◽  
pp. 351-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Hui ◽  
Hou Jun Kang ◽  
Siu Seong Law ◽  
Zheng Qing Chen

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