scholarly journals Applications of stiffness-based evaluation method to element importance of truss systems

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 562-572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianguo CAI ◽  
Wenwen JIA ◽  
Jian FENG ◽  
Fang WANG ◽  
Yixiang XU
Keyword(s):  
Stiffness Matrix ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Structural Performance ◽  
Load Path ◽  
Specific Element ◽  
Performance Indexes ◽  
Collapse Analysis ◽  
Progressive Collapse Analysis ◽  
Space Trusses

Two structural performance indexes, making use of eigenvalues of stiffness matrix, are presented in the study for the evaluation of element importance in the progressive collapse analysis of space trusses. Both indexes are based on the consensus that the element transferring higher loads in the load path is generally more important in the structural sys­tem. The first index is formulated as change of the smallest stiffness after removal of specific element, and the second in­dex is defined as determinant of the stiffness matrix. Several simple numerical examples are presented to investigate per­formance of the proposed indexes; and finally, a square pyramid space grid system is studied as an illustrative example.

scholarly journals Progressive Collapse Analysis of Latticed Telecommunication Towers under Wind Loads

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shan Gao ◽  
Sheliang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Wind Direction ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis ◽  
High Standard ◽  
Wind Loads ◽  
Sensitivity Index ◽  
Load Path ◽  
Collapse Analysis ◽  
Telecommunication Towers ◽  
Progressive Collapse Analysis

As the antenna-supporting structures, latticed telecommunication steel towers are considered as critical members of telecommunication infrastructures. It is necessary to perform progressive collapse analysis of lattice telecommunication towers under wind loads. The present study conducts a nonlinear dynamic analysis on 50 m high typical standard latticed telecommunication tripole tower and angle tower by alternative load path method. The finite element models for two towers subjected to design wind loads are developed by ABAQUS. The analysis results show that, for 50 m high standard tripole tower, the member failure in the first three tower sections from tower top would not trigger the collapse of the tower. From the fourth tower section to tower bottom, the member failure at certain wind direction may cause a collapse. For 50 m high standard angle tower, the single member failure in any tower section would not cause the collapse of the tower. A dynamic sensitivity index is proposed to identify the most unfavorable wind direction for tripole tower and angle tower. A progressive collapse fragile curve based on collapse probability of telecommunication tower under wind loads is proposed to assess the anticollapse performance of the towers.

scholarly journals Progressive Collapse Analysis of SRC Frame-RC Core Tube Hybrid Structure

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 2316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xingxing Chen ◽  
Wei Xie ◽  
Yunfeng Xiao ◽  
Yiguang Chen ◽  
Xianjie Li
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Shear Walls ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Load Path ◽  
Core Tube ◽  
Shear Distribution ◽  
Collapse Analysis ◽  
Progressive Collapse Analysis

Steel reinforced concrete (SRC) frame-reinforced concrete (RC) core tube hybrid structures are widely used in high-rise buildings. Focusing on the progressive collapse behavior of this structural system, this paper presents an experiment and analysis on a 1/5 scaled, 10-story SRC frame-RC core tube structural model. The finite element (FE) model developed for the purpose of progressive collapse analysis was validated by comparing the test results and simulation results. The alternate load path method (APM) was applied in conducting nonlinear static and dynamic analyses, in which key components including columns and shear walls were removed. The stress state of the beams adjacent to the removed component, the structural behavior including inter-story drift ratio and shear distribution between frame and tube were investigated. The demand capacity ratio (DCR) was applied to evaluate the progressive collapse resistance under loss of key components scenarios. The results indicate that the frame and the tube cooperate in a certain way to resist progressive collapse. The core tube plays a role as the first line of defense against progressive collapse, and the frame plays a role as the second line of defense against progressive collapse. It is also found that the shear distribution is related to the location of the component removed, especially the corner column and shear walls.

Comparisons of design methods for beam string structure based on reliability and progressive collapse analysis

Structures ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 2166-2176
Author(s):  
Hao Zhou ◽  
Youbao Jiang ◽  
Sondipon Adhikari ◽  
Qianqian Yin ◽  
Jianguo Cai
Keyword(s):  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Design Methods ◽  
Collapse Analysis ◽  
String Structure ◽  
Progressive Collapse Analysis

Submarine Impact With the Oseberg Jacket

1992 ◽  
Vol 114 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
T. C. Thuestad ◽  
F. G. Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Initial Level ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Structural Safety ◽  
Acceleration Time ◽  
The North ◽  
Structural Capacity ◽  
Collapse Analysis ◽  
The North Sea ◽  
Progressive Collapse Analysis

The Oseberg jacket was installed at the Oseberg field in the North Sea during the summer of 1987 and the production started on December 1, 1988. On March 6, 1988, a submarine accidentally impacted with the Oseberg jacket. This paper presents results from the evaluation of the importance of the damage to the overall structural safety. A nonlinear progressive collapse analysis is applied for the safety check. The theoretical computations are verified through evaluation of strain and acceleration time series recorded during the submarine impact. The reduction in the overall structural capacity of the jacket was in the order of 10 percent. However, the local member capacity was significantly reduced and it was necessary to remove the damaged member in order to obtain the initial level of safety.

Progressive collapse analysis of power transmission towers

2016 ◽  
Vol 123 ◽  
pp. 31-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Behrouz Asgarian ◽  
Soheil Dadras Eslamlou ◽  
Arash E. Zaghi ◽  
Masoud Mehr
Keyword(s):  
Power Transmission ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Transmission Towers ◽  
Collapse Analysis ◽  
Progressive Collapse Analysis

Experimental Evaluation of the Ultimate Bending Moment of a Slender Thin-Walled Box Girder

2015 ◽  
Vol 137 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
José Manuel Gordo ◽  
C. Guedes Soares
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Postbuckling Behavior ◽  
Box Girder ◽  
Collapse Mode ◽  
Collapse Analysis ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Progressive Collapse Analysis

The results of a four points bending test on a box girder are presented. The experiment is part of series of tests with similar configuration but with different thickness and span between frames. The present work refers to the slenderest plate box girder with a plate's thickness of 2 mm but with a short span between frames. The experiment includes initial loading cycles allowing for partial relief of residual stresses. The moment curvature relationship is established for a large range of curvature. The ultimate bending moment (UM) of the box is evaluated and compared with the first yield moment and the plastic moment allowing the evaluation of the efficiency of the structure. The postbuckling behavior and collapse mode are characterized. Comparison of the experiment with a progressive collapse analysis method is made taking into consideration the effect of residual stresses on envelop of the moment curvature curve of the structure.

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