scholarly journals Seismic analysis of in-plane loaded walls in unreinforced masonry buildings with flexible diaphragms

2014 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 275-289
Author(s):  
Yasuto Nakamura ◽  
Hossein Derakhshan ◽  
Jason M. Ingham ◽  
Michael C. Griffith
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Analysis ◽  
Unreinforced Masonry ◽  
Mode Analysis ◽  
Analysis Approach ◽  
Masonry Buildings ◽  
Alternative Analysis ◽  
Response Modification Factor ◽  
Seismic Demands ◽  
Flexible Diaphragms ◽  
Modification Factor

It is well recognised that the dynamic response of unreinforced masonry buildings with flexible timber diaphragms typically contains multiple dominant modes associated with the excitations of the diaphragms and the in-plane walls. Existing linear analysis methods for this type of structure commonly account for the multi-mode behaviour by assuming the independent vibrations of the in-plane loaded walls (in-plane walls) and the diaphragms. Specifically, the in-plane walls are considered to be rigid and the unmodified ground motion is assumed to be transmitted up the walls to the diaphragm ends. While this assumption may be appropriate for many low-rise unreinforced masonry buildings, neglecting the dynamic interaction between the diaphragms and the in-plane walls can lead to unreliable predictions of seismic demands. An alternative analysis approach is proposed in this paper, based on the mode properties of a system in which (1) the mass ratios between the diaphragms and the in-plane wall are the same at all levels, and (2) the periods of the diaphragms are the same at all levels. It is proposed that under these conditions, two modes are typically sufficient to obtain the peak seismic demands of the in-plane walls in elastically responding low-rise regular buildings. The applicability of the two-mode analysis approach is assessed for more general diaphragm configurations by sensitivity analysis, and the limitations are identified. The two-mode approach is then used to derive a response modification factor, which may be used in conjunction with a linear static procedure in the seismic assessment of buildings with flexible diaphragms.

scholarly journals Evaluation Of Response Modification Factor For Moment Resisting Frames

10.29007/q8wl ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nirav K. Patel ◽  
Prutha Vyas
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Response ◽  
Seismic Analysis ◽  
Nonlinear Static Analysis ◽  
Elastic Response ◽  
Systematic Evaluation ◽  
Elastic Behaviour ◽  
Response Modification Factor ◽  
Moment Resisting Frames ◽  
Moment Resisting ◽  
Modification Factor

Conventional seismic analysis of structure incorporates only elastic response of the structure. To understand nonlinear response of the structure, Performance Based Design (PBD) approach is widely used. PBD includes Pushover analysis i.e. nonlinear static analysis, which shows the post-elastic behaviour of the structure. IS 1893-2002 incorporates the nonlinear response of a structure considering response reduction factor (R) so that a linear elastic force based approach can be used for design. The response modification factor plays a key role in the seismic design of new buildings. However, the Indian code does not provide information on the components of R factor. The values assigned to this factor is based on engineering judgment. The study includes the calculation of value R based on different components as per ATC-19 and compares values of R for Special Moment resisting frame (SMRF) and Ordinary Moment resisting frames (OMRF) for two different seismic zones. An improvement in the reliability of modern earthquake-resistant buildings will require the systematic evaluation of the building response characteristics, which mostly affects the values assigned to the factor.

scholarly journals Applicability of nonlinear static procedures for low-rise unreinforced masonry buildings with flexible diaphragms

2017 ◽  
Vol 137 ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuto Nakamura ◽  
Hossein Derakhshan ◽  
Michael C. Griffith ◽  
Guido Magenes ◽  
Abdul H. Sheikh
Keyword(s):  
Unreinforced Masonry ◽  
Masonry Buildings ◽  
Flexible Diaphragms ◽  
Nonlinear Static

scholarly journals Seismic Response Modification Factorof Reinforced Concrete Frames Basedon Pushover Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amira Elyamany Mohamed ◽  
Walid A Attia ◽  
Wael M. El-Degwy
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Seismic Analysis ◽  
Pushover Analysis ◽  
Fundamental Period ◽  
Concrete Frames ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Frames ◽  
Response Modification Factor ◽  
R Factor ◽  
Modification Factor ◽  
The Given

Response modification factor is an essential factor in seismic analysis to provide economic design of reinforced concrete structures. Base shear force is divided by the response modification factor to consider the ability of the structure to dissipate energy through plastic hinges. The current study investigates the effects of changing some parameters on response modification factor (R-factor). Four groups of reinforced concrete frames were studied with different number of bays, number of stories, load pattern, and fundamental period of vibration. All reinforced concrete frames were analyzed using SAP 2000 then the straining actions results were used at specific excel sheets which are developed to design reinforced concrete members according to the Egyptian code of practice ECP-203 and ECP-201. Frames were analyzed by nonlinear static analysis (pushover analysis) using SAP2000. A sum of thirty two systems of frames was analyzed. According to the results, every frame has its unique value of R-factor. Accordingly, many parameters should be mentioned and considered at code to simulate the actual value of R-factor for each frame. Response modification factor is affected by many factors like stiffness, fundamental period of vibration, number of bays, frame height, geometry of the structure, etc. The given values of R-factor at ECP-201 can be considered conservative; as the accurate values of R-factor is higher than the given values.

scholarly journals Numerical Simulation of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings with Timber Diaphragms

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
Igor Tomić ◽  
Francesco Vanin ◽  
Ivana Božulić ◽  
Katrin Beyer
Keyword(s):  
Failure Modes ◽  
Unreinforced Masonry ◽  
Masonry Walls ◽  
Masonry Buildings ◽  
Seismic Behaviour ◽  
Plane Failure ◽  
Friction Resistance ◽  
Flexible Diaphragms ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Equivalent Frame

Though flexible diaphragms play a role in the seismic behaviour of unreinforced masonry buildings, the effect of the connections between floors and walls is rarely discussed or explicitly modelled when simulating the response of such buildings. These flexible diaphragms are most commonly timber floors made of planks and beams, which are supported on recesses in the masonry walls and can slide when the friction resistance is reached. Using equivalent frame models, we capture the effects of both the diaphragm stiffness and the finite strength of wall-to-diaphragm connections on the seismic behaviour of unreinforced masonry buildings. To do this, we use a newly developed macro-element able to simulate both in-plane and out-of-plane behaviour of the masonry walls and non-linear springs to simulate wall-to-wall and wall-to-diaphragm connections. As an unretrofitted case study, we model a building on a shake table, which developed large in-plane and out-of-plane displacements. We then simulate three retrofit interventions: Retrofitted diaphragms, connections, and diaphragms and connections. We show that strengthening the diaphragm alone is ineffective when the friction capacity of the wall-to-diaphragm connection is exceeded. This also means that modelling an unstrengthened wall-to-diaphragm connection as having infinite stiffness and strength leads to unrealistic box-type behaviour. This is particularly important if the equivalent frame model should capture both global in-plane and local out-of-plane failure modes.

Seismic Evaluation of Low-Rise Reinforced Masonry Buildings with Flexible Diaphragms: III. Synthesis and Application

2006 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 329-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory L. Cohen ◽  
Richard E. Klingner ◽  
John R. Hayes ◽  
Steven C. Sweeney
Keyword(s):  
Earthquake Engineering ◽  
Analytical Modeling ◽  
Seismic Analysis ◽  
Experimental Testing ◽  
Evaluation Methodology ◽  
Masonry Buildings ◽  
Seismic Evaluation ◽  
Reinforced Masonry ◽  
Shaking Table Testing ◽  
Flexible Diaphragms

This paper outlines the last two phases of a joint research study performed by the University of Texas at Austin and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, Engineer Research and Development Center (CERL). The study coordinates and synthesizes experimental testing, analytical modeling, practical implementation, and real-world application to enhance FEMA-310, the predominant seismic evaluation methodology for low-rise reinforced masonry buildings with flexible diaphragms. In earlier phases of study, conclusions from shaking-table testing, quasi-static testing, and analytical modeling were used to develop a simple tool for the seismic analysis of these types of buildings. In this paper, the tool is developed in the context of performance-based earthquake engineering into a supplementary evaluation methodology intended to fill a gap in FEMA-310. The tool is applied to four existing buildings and ultimately shown to be simple, useful, and necessary.

SEISMIC VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT FOR SAN FRANCISCO TEMPLE IN MORELIA, MEXICO

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Special Issue on First SACEE'19) ◽  
pp. 207-2016
Author(s):  
Guillermo Martinez ◽  
David Castillo ◽  
José Jara ◽  
Bertha Olmos
Keyword(s):  
San Francisco ◽  
Seismic Vulnerability ◽  
Seismic Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Middle Part ◽  
Seismic Demands ◽  
Modeling And Analysis ◽  
Seismic Records ◽  
Cracking Pattern ◽  
The Temple

This paper presents a first approximation of the seismic vulnerability of a sixteenth century building which is part of the historical center of Morelia, Mexico. The city was declared World Heritage by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 1991. The modeling and analysis of the building was carried out using a three-dimensional elastic tetrahedral finite elements model which was subjected to probabilistic seismic demands with recurrences of 500 yrs and 1000 yrs in addition to real seismic records. The model was able to correctly identify cracking pattern in different parts of the temple due to gravitational forces. High seismic vulnerability of the arched window and the walls of the middle part of the bell tower of the temple was indicated by the seismic analysis of the model.

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