Experimental Study and Theoretical Analysis on the Seismic Performance of the New Frame-Bent Structure

2011 ◽  
Vol 368-373 ◽  
pp. 104-107
Author(s):  
Long Xing Yin ◽  
Guo Liang Bai ◽  
Hong Xing Li ◽  
Xiao Wen Li

In order to solve the problem that traditional main building for large thermal power plant cannot satisfy seismic requirements in high-intensity area, we put forward SRC frame-RC few shear walls structure system to conduct experimental study and theoretical analysis. Based on pseudo-dynamic test of 1/7 scale model and elastic-plastic time history analysis, the deformation property and capacity for dissipation of energy, as well as the failure mechanism are analyzed. The results show that the new structure system has well seismic performance, it can satisfy seismic fortification goals in 8 intensity Ⅱ zones, but the weak positions should be given enough attentions.

Author(s):  
D. E. Key

By separating the stiff shear walls of the structural core of a building from the more flexible column/beam/slab structure two independent structures with markedly different dynamic properties are formed. By introducing damping elements between the two, energy is absorbed during earthquakes, giving consider- ably improved response characteristics. A ten storey office structure incorporating dampers in this fashion is studied by time history analysis, using five simulated earthquakes. Dampers are provided at each floor level. The analysis treats the damping as hysteretic, based on the type described by Kelly (1972). Significant reductions in structural response are achieved by this means.


Bauingenieur ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 95 (11) ◽  
pp. S 12-S 21
Author(s):  
Rudolf Heuer ◽  
Andreas Kolbisch ◽  
Ali Khazei

Abstract The composite wall with encased steel braces (ESB wall) is a novel type of steel–concrete composite wall that consists of a steel braced frame embedded in reinforced concrete. This arrangement is supposed to enhance the seismic performance of the wall, as the steel columns encased in the boundary elements can increase the flexural strength of the wall and the steel braces encased in the web can increase the shear strength. ESB walls have seen use in super tall building structures constructed in regions of high seismicity. The ESB walls are commonly used on stories where the shear force demand is very high. Currently, no design guidelines exist for the design of ESB Walls in the Eurocode. More research is required before a distinct set of guidelines can be prescribed for the design of ESB Walls. The present research will investigate behavior of composite walls with encased steel braces (ESB walls). Time history analysis will be performed to examine the shear strength and stiffness of the ESB walls. In this study, two frames with three floors and five floors will be modeled in ABAQUS software. Then the X- shaped braces and inverted V brace is added to frames. Later, reinforced concrete shear wall will be added to braced frames, so the steel braces encased in the reinforced concrete shear wall. Time history analysis, on the braced frames will be done Compare and note with each other. The results of the study are in good agreement with those of previous studies. However, none of these studies examined the effect of using V- and X-shaped struts and shear walls simultaneously, nor did they examine which struts reinforce the structures more strongly against earthquake vibrations. This has led the study to examine the effect of these reinforcements under various earthquakes. In future studies, reinforced concrete structures can also be used in addition to steel structures, and the results can be compared. In addition, these braces can also be used in other parts of the building. To meet this objective, one can use the very important data provided in this thesis, and ultimately better and more accurate results can be extracted using this approach. The main aim of this thesis is to study the effect of increasing the number of floors on how to extend the stress on the building structure. To this end, the number of floors increased from three to five. Therefore, it can be concluded that an increase in the number of floors also more than 5 storey causes stress values, but these modes are quite consistent with the three- and five-storey buildings.


2013 ◽  
Vol 438-439 ◽  
pp. 1524-1528
Author(s):  
Xiao Ke Li ◽  
Zhi Hao Wang ◽  
Jian Liu ◽  
Fu Li Song

Combined with the design of Tiantang Site Protection Exhibition Project in Luoyang, China, the seismic performance of an archaized steel tower is studied in this paper. Firstly, a finite element model of whole structure is built accurately with ANSYS software. Then the dynamic behaviors of steel tower are analyzed. The natural vibration frequency and mode shape are obtained. Compared with dynamic test at site, the theoretical values are verified and it is reasonable about adopted loads and boundary conditions in the finite element model. After that, the seismic behaviors of steel tower are calculated and analyzed under seismic intensity 7 degree with methods of spectrum analysis and time-history analysis. The distribution characteristics of displacements and stresses are revealed. The results prove that the seismic performance of the given archaized steel tower can meet the code requirements. It is believed that the results in this paper would give some reference for the design of similar steel tower structures.


2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xun Chong ◽  
Linlin Xie ◽  
Xianguo Ye ◽  
Qing Jiang ◽  
Decai Wang

2014 ◽  
Vol 1065-1069 ◽  
pp. 1418-1422
Author(s):  
Tie Jun Qu ◽  
Rong Huan Xu

A full scale masonry model of two-floor and single bay was built in this paper and was strengthened by ring-beam and constructional column. And then pseudo-dynamic testing was conducted to study the time-history curves of displacement, velocity, acceleration response and restoring force in 7 degree rarely earthquake. Results show that the earthquake performance is steady and there are no visible cracks on the model after the testing. Windows and doors perform well because of the constraint of ring-beam and column, whereas failures often occurred when the structures were not strengthened. Seismic performance is largely improved by ring-beam and constructional column and the structure can resist 7 degree rarely earthquake.


2012 ◽  
Vol 594-597 ◽  
pp. 860-868
Author(s):  
Kai Hu ◽  
Ge Qu

The most common analysis methods of complex high-rise buildings are the response spectrum analysis, elastic time history analysis, pushover analysis and etc. Meanwhile, for the analysis of those high-rises whose height is higher than 200 meters, period is longer than 4 seconds, the dynamic nonlinear analysis would be more accurate. In this paper, the dynamic nonlinear analysis was executed in use of the Perform-3D program. The results show that the maximum top displacement can meet the national codes; most tie beams and the frame beams of the upper structure yielded in the IO~IS stage and parts reached the CP stage; both the laminated columns and the frame columns had a good performance on the shear behavior; and it is also proposed to strengthen the reinforcement at the reducted storeys. By all these above, it can be judged that the structure reached the codes’ seismic performance objectives.


2013 ◽  
Vol 353-356 ◽  
pp. 1826-1831
Author(s):  
Tie Jun Qu ◽  
Yan Ping Wang ◽  
Xian Yun Wang

A two-story masonry housing model was made in this paper. According to Intensity 7, adjusted Northridge record was selected to be the ground motion input in the pseudo-dynamic test. Pseudo-dynamic test and pseudo-static test were carried out to investigate the seismic behavior of the model structure. The time-history curves of the acceleration, velocity, displacement and restoring force of the structural response were obtained besides the time-history curves of the measuring points of the structure. Also the steel strain of the tie-columns and the hysteresis loops of the structure were obtained. The result shows multi-story confined masonry structures possess superior seismic performance if coordinated with the provision specified in the current compulsory design code and it can continue to use after appropriate dressing under the rarely earthquake.


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