scholarly journals Lateral drift of reinforced concrete structures subjected to strong ground motion

1983 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mete A. Sozen
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Ground Motions ◽  
Spectral Response ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures ◽  
Nonlinear Dynamic Response ◽  
Lateral Drift ◽  
Earthquake Motion ◽  
Strong Ground

A simplified method is described for estimating lateral drift of reinforced concrete structures subjected to strong earthquake motion. The method is modeled after spectral-response analysis with simplifications based on observed characteristics of nonlinear dynamic response of reinforced concrete structures. Its application is limited to the types of structures and ground motions considered in its development. However, the method can be readily calibrated for other types of structures or modified for different foundation conditions.

Modeling Cyclic Behavior of Reinforcing Steel: Relevance in Seismic Response Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures

2008 ◽  
Vol 400-402 ◽  
pp. 301-309
Author(s):  
Yeong Ae Heo ◽  
Guo Wei Zhang ◽  
Sashi K. Kunnath ◽  
Yan Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Seismic Response ◽  
Low Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Cyclic Behavior ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures ◽  
Reinforcing Steel ◽  
Inelastic Behavior ◽  
Seismic Response Analysis

In nonlinear dynamic analyses of RC structures based on fiber-based discretization of member cross-sections, the constitutive model used to represent the cyclic behavior of reinforcing steel typically plays a significant role in controlling the structural response especially for nonductile systems. The accuracy of a fiber-section model is almost entirely dependent on the ability of both the concrete and reinforcing steel constitutive material models to represent the overall inelastic behavior of the member. This paper describes observations related to the fundamental properties of reinforcing steel such as buckling, hardening, diminishing yield plateau and growth of curvature, Bauschinger effect, and low-cycle fatigue and strength degradation that are relevant to the overall task of developing an accurate material model for use in seismic response analysis of reinforced concrete structures.

Seismic Response Analysis of CFRP Retrofitted Reinforced Concrete Structures

2013 ◽  
Vol 671-674 ◽  
pp. 1445-1457
Author(s):  
Bo Jin ◽  
De Feng Zu ◽  
Han Sheng Wu ◽  
Yongwu Gao
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Computational Models ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Time History ◽  
Relative Displacement ◽  
Shaking Table ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures ◽  
Damage Potential

The use of carbon reinforced polymer (CFRP) to provide lateral confinement for enhanced ductility and strength of reinforced concrete structures has been increasing. The present study, attempts to analytically investigate the effect of the layout of frame columns retrofitted with different layers of CFRP on the seismic performance and damage potential of structures under strong ground motion using realistic and efficient computational models. Based on the shaking table tests of several reinforced concrete (RC) flat slab beamless construction models, the seismic performance of structures strengthened with CFRP composites are investigated. The dynamic response of CFRP retrofitted structures and the components of the model, validation of the model, force-displacement relationship, relative displacement and the time history curves are studied. Then the rational effect of different CFRP layers is found.

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