Seismic Performance Study on Steel Frame Structures with Integral Panel

2012 ◽  
Vol 166-169 ◽  
pp. 2373-2378
Author(s):  
He Tao Hou ◽  
Ming Lei Wu ◽  
Miao Liu ◽  
Qin Ma
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Steel Frames ◽  
Steel Frame ◽  
Composite Panels ◽  
Structural System ◽  
Performance Study ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Steel Frame Structures ◽  
Energy Dissipation Capacity ◽  
Economic Use

In recent years, wall panels have been more and more used in the steel residential houses. A series of investigations on the seismic performance of the steel frame with composite panels have been carried out. According to the connection types between the steel frames and the panels, the structural system can be divided into two kinds: steel frames with hanging composite panels and steel frame infilled with composite panels. Results of all researchers revealed that the composite panels could effectively improve the lateral stiffness and bearing capacity of the steel frames, at the same time could enhance the energy dissipation capacity. Morever, in this paper, the relevant research results of connections between the steel frame and composite panels obtained are compared and discussed. This review provides helpful directions to those who are already engaged in composite panels used in the steel residential houses, and points out the simplified method needed to promote safe and economic use of composite panels.

Location of Semi-Rigid Connection Effect On The Seismic Performance of Steel Frame Structures

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emad A. Elhout
Keyword(s):  
Axial Compression ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Steel Frames ◽  
Steel Frame ◽  
Frame Structures ◽  
Compression Force ◽  
Drift Ratio ◽  
Dual Beam ◽  
Story Drift ◽  
Steel Frame Structures

Abstract In design steel frames, combining semi-rigid and rigid connections can result in better structural performance, particularly in seismic locations. In this study, the effects of semi-rigid beam-to-column connections located on the seismic performance of steel frame structures are investigated. The analysis uses six and twelve-story moment resisting steel frames (MRSF) with rigid, semi-rigid, and dual beam-column connections. These frames are designed according to the Egyptian design codes. Drain-2Dx computer program and seven earthquake ground motions are used in the non-linear dynamic analysis. The rotational stiffness of beam-to-column connections is indicated through the end fixity factors with a value equal to 0.6. The performances of these frames are evaluated through the roof drift ratio (RDR), the maximum story drift ratios (SDR), and the maximum column axial compression force (MACF). The results indicated that the quantities of fundamental periods, roof drift ratio, the story drift ratio, and the column axial compression force are related to stiffness, rigidity, and the number of semi-rigid connections in steel frames.

Seismic Performance Evaluation for Steel-Frame-Structure Considering Member Fracture

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kensuke Shiomi
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Ground Motions ◽  
Steel Frame ◽  
Frame Structures ◽  
Seismic Performance Evaluation ◽  
Steel Frame Structures

Through the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake or the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake, much larger earthquakes are considered recently in the seismic designs of large steel-frame structures. When structures are exposed by these severe ground motions, partial destructions in the structures, such as damage or fracture of members could happen. Especially, the low cycle fatigue of steel structures because of the repeated load from these long-term ground motions is a serious problem. However, current seismic performance evaluation method based on nonlinear dynamic analysis considers only elastic and plastic deformation of each member, excluding the fracture of members. If this member fracture happens during earthquakes, there is considered to be many effects on the seismic performance, like the changes of the vibration property, the dynamic response and the energy absorbance capacity of structures. Therefore, the fracture of members is preferably taken into account in the seismic performance evaluation for these large earthquakes. This paper proposes the dynamic analysis method for steel-frame structures which can express the member fracture. Dynamic analyses considering and not considering member fracture under the repeated loads supposing the long-term earthquake are conducted to the FEM model of full-scale structure. By comparing each result, the effects of considering member fracture to the seismic performance such as the dynamic response and the energy absorbance capacity are discussed.

Use of Structural Steel Frames for Structural Restoration of URM Historical Buildings in Seismic Areas

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (04) ◽  
pp. 1750012
Author(s):  
Vail Karakale
Keyword(s):  
Structural Steel ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Steel Frames ◽  
Masonry Building ◽  
Lateral Stiffness ◽  
Historic Buildings ◽  
Structural System ◽  
Historical Buildings ◽  
Structural Restoration ◽  
Historical Masonry

Historic buildings and monuments are an important part of our cultural heritage that must be protected and their sustainability ensured, especially when earthquakes occur. In this paper, a technique that uses structural steel frames is proposed as one way of strengthening unreinforced masonry (URM) in historical buildings. The idea underpinning this technique is to reduce the earthquake displacement demand on non-ductile URM walls by attaching steel frames to the building floors from inside. These frames run parallel to the structural system of the building and are fixed at their base to the existing foundation of the building. Furthermore, they are constructed rapidly, do not occupy architectural space, save the building’s historic fabric, and can be easily replaced after an earthquake if some minor damage ensues. The proposed technique was applied to a five-story historical masonry building in Istanbul. The results of seismic performance analysis indicate that even though the building has plan irregularities, the proposed steel frames are able to effectively enhance the building’s seismic performance by reducing inter-story drifts and increasing lateral stiffness and strength.

Investigating the effect of infill walls on steel frame structures

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Osman Fatih Bayrak ◽  
Seda Yedek ◽  
Muhammet Musab Erdem ◽  
Murat Bikce
Keyword(s):  
Steel Frames ◽  
Steel Frame ◽  
Frame Structure ◽  
Frame Structures ◽  
Infill Walls ◽  
Soft Story ◽  
Deformation Properties ◽  
Steel Frame Structures ◽  
Aerated Concrete ◽  
Steel Frame Structure

Infill walls consisting of materials such as hollow concrete, hollow clay and autoclaved aerated concrete bricks are not only preferred in reinforced concrete buildings but also in steel frame structures. It is a well-known fact that infill walls limit the displacement of frames under horizontal loads. However, they may also bring about certain problems due to being placed randomly in horizontal and discontinuously in vertical directions for some architectural reasons. Moreover, cracks in frame-wall joints are observed in steel frame structures in which ductile behaving steel and brittle behaving infill walls are used together. In this study, the effect of infill walls on steel frames has been investigated. In the steel frame structure chosen for the study, four different situations consisting of different combinations of infill walls have been modeled by using ETABS Software. Later, the pushover analyses have been performed for all the models and their results have been compared. As a result of the analyses done by using the equivalent diagonal strut model, it has been found out that infill walls limit the displacement of steel frames and increase the performance of a structure. However, it has been also determined that in the steel frame structure in which the infill walls have been placed discontinuously in vertical and asymmetrically in horizontal, infill walls may lead to torsional and soft story irregularities. As a result, it is possible to observe cracks in the joints of infill walls and steel frame, the deformation properties of which differ, unless necessary precautions are taken.

scholarly journals Experimental study on the seismic behavior of concentrically braced steel frames with extended end-plate bolted connections

2020 ◽  
Vol 103 (3) ◽  
pp. 003685042095228
Author(s):  
Yang Rongqian ◽  
Zhou Xuejun
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Steel Frames ◽  
Steel Frame ◽  
Utilization Efficiency ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Concentrically Braced ◽  
Energy Dissipation Capacity ◽  
Resistance Performance

The prefabricated semi-rigid concentrically braced steel frame has always been the main form of residential steel structures, much work so far has focused on the earthquake-resistance performance of such structures. However, little attention has been devoted to systematic model testing, further effort is still required to explore the structural performance with experimental studies. Two semi-rigid concentrically braced steel frames were designed and tested to failure under reversed low-cyclic loading. The hysteretic curves, bearing capacity, energy dissipation capacity, ductility and stiffness degradation performance were studied in detail. Then the performance was compared to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the two frames. The tests showed that the plastic deformation and damage were primarily concentrated at the braces, and the columns and semi-rigid connections exhibited hardly any plastic deformation. The specimens went through the elastic stage, elastic-plastic stage and failure stage during the tests. The results indicated the specimen with chevron braces has better seismic performance. The structure presents the characteristic of ductile failure on the whole. The steel frame and braces of the specimens cooperatively perform together so that the structure has two seismic fortification lines. The structure with chevron braces possesses an excellent bearing capacity, a high lateral stiffness, a reliable lateral-resistance performance and a strong energy dissipation capacity. In contrast, because of the premature fracture of the cross joints, the structure with X-shaped braces has a lower material utilization efficiency, which leads to a dramatic decrease in the bearing capacity and stiffness, as well as low ductility and a poor energy dissipation capacity.

scholarly journals Analytical Benchmark Solutions for Steel Frame Structures Subject to Local Buckling Effects

2000 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Avery ◽  
Mahen Mahendran
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Steel Frames ◽  
Local Buckling ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Steel Frame ◽  
Frame Structures ◽  
Steel Frame Structures ◽  
Advanced Analysis ◽  
Shell Finite Element ◽  
Benchmark Solutions

Application of “advanced analysis” methods suitable for non-linear analysis and design of steel frame structures permits direct and accurate determination of ultimate system strengths, without resort to simplified elastic methods of analysis and semi-empirical specification equations. However, the application of advanced analysis methods has previously been restricted to steel frames comprising only compact sections that are not influenced by the effects of local buckling. A research project has been conducted with the aim of developing concentrated plasticity methods suitable for practical advanced analysis of steel frame structures comprising non-compact sections. This paper contains a comprehensive set of analytical benchmark solutions for steel frames comprising non-compact sections, which can be used to verify the accuracy of simplified concentrated plasticity methods of advanced analysis. The analytical benchmark solutions were obtained using a distributed plasticity shell finite element model that explicitly accounts for the effects of gradual cross-sectional yielding, longitudinal spread of plasticity, initial geometric imperfections, residual stresses, and local buckling. A brief description and verification of the shell finite element model is provided in this paper.

scholarly journals Design of SMA-Brace Devices for the Seismic Retrofit of Steel CBF

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Ernesto Grande ◽  
Giampietro Ruotolo
Keyword(s):  
Intermediate Phase ◽  
Linear Time ◽  
Steel Frames ◽  
Time History ◽  
Seismic Retrofit ◽  
Structural System ◽  
Final Phase ◽  
Detailed Explanation ◽  
Energy Dissipation Capacity ◽  
Preliminary Phase

Introduction:Retrofit interventions are often performed by introducing in structures dissipative devices able to improve the global seismic response particularly in terms of energy dissipation capacity. In the case of Concentric Braced Steel Frames (CBF), these devices are generally introduced in the form of brace elements made of different materials and based on different dissipation mechanisms. Their design is strictly related to both the characteristics of the selected device and, also, to the own peculiarities of the structural system involved in the retrofit intervention.Methods:The paper presents a simple design approach for the seismic retrofit of non-ductile CBF through the use of Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) brace devices. The approach merges the potentialities of SMA materials and the main peculiarities of the truss-resistant mechanism of CBFs throughout a procedure based on a preliminary phase of assessment, an intermediate phase of requirements evaluation and a final phase of design of the retrofit intervention.Results and Conclusion:After a detailed explanation of the proposed approach, the results derived from non-linear time-history analyses developed with reference to three and five-story CBFs are presented in the paper.

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