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

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 Assessment and Rehabilitation of a RC Structure Under Mainshock-Aftershock Seismic Sequences Using Beam-Column Bonded CFRP Strategy

A mainshock is usually accompanied by a group of ground motions. In many design codes, the effects of the seismic sequences have been neglected or underestimated. Aftershocks can increase structural damage or even cause failure. The current study evaluated the seismic behavior of a rehabilitated and as-built RC structure under real scaled mainshock-aftershocks using nonlinear analysis. Verification was done in two modes. The inter-story drift ratio, maximum residual, and relative displacements were studied. The seismic study of the as-built structure showed that the residual displacement grew, on average, more than 90% under the mainshock-aftershock sequence compared to the mainshock-only record. A beam-column bonded CFRP rehabilitation strategy using six layers of T-700 CFRP was chosen based on the specific performance level. The strategy showed the ability to transfer the plastic strain from the columns to the beams, which could be considered as a change from a weak column-strong beam concept to a strong column-weak beam concept. Compared to the as-built structure under the seismic sequences, the rehabilitated structure showed an average growth of 78% in the first-story drift ratio, which was significant. Unlike the as-built structure, seismic sequences caused no growth drift in the rehabilitated structure. It also was observed that the ratio of aftershock PGA to mainshock PGA could have an intensive effect on the seismic behavior of both rehabilitated and as-built structures.

Response analysis of a multi-story building structure with a variety of horizontal irregularities and shear wall geometries

The growing growth of human activities has led to changes in housing patterns in urban areas. The land crisis in urban areas has made land prices uneconomical, so buildings are designed vertically. One solution to resist earthquakes in multi-story buildings is to add a shear wall structure with the proper profile and layout. Shear wall designs with variations influence the base shear, drift ratio, lateral deflection, and story drift patterns. This study presents the structural response comparison of buildings against variations in the profile and layout of shear walls subjected to earthquake loads. Force Based Design method utilizing the response spectrum approach was adopted in the analysis and carried out using SAP200. Six structural models comprise a frame without shear walls, three L-profile shear walls, two I-profile (straight) shear walls. The simulation results of the overall structural models show that the profile and layout configuration of shear walls in the frame structure of a multi-story building correlates directly to the performance of base shear, drift ratio, and story drift with relatively comparative conditions.

Effect of Aspect Ratio on High Rise Structures with Diagrid

Urbanization and population explosion in the present times has led to increase in demand for land and residencies but the availability of land is scare i.e reason a trend has evolved for construction of high rise structures in high rise structures major emphasis given to lateral load resisting systems. As diagrid structural system is lighter, stiffer and is effective in resisting the lateral loads, the present investigation carried out to study the performance diagrid on high rise structures varying aspect ratio. The study is carried out to observe the performance of diagrid structures ranging from 30 to 90 storeys. Diagrid structures are modelled with 3 storey module and performance of 7 models with different storeys i.e 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 (aspect ratio 3.67-10.86) and with fixed plan area. As a part 1 investigation to optimise the diagrid angle a 30 storey Diagrid structure performance is studied with 4 different diagrid angles one storey module angle 35°45’, Two storey module angle 55°13’, Three storey module 65°9’, Four storey module 70°51’. The optimized diagrid angle is used for different aspect ratio high rise structures to investigate the performance in terms of Storey displacement, Storey drift ratio, base shear and time period. For all the models plan area is fixed. Second part of investigation was a numerical study carried out by utilizing identified optimum angle of diagrid is applied on high rise buildings with aspect ratios 3.67, 4.86, 6.06, 7.26, 8.46, 9.67, 10.86 (Aspect ratio is the total height of the building to the width of the building). Behaviour of the Diagrid buildings due to change in aspect ratio is analysed based on parameters such as Storey displacements, Storey drift ratio, Base shear, Time period. As a part of investigation parameters such as Storey displacements and storey drift ratio were evaluated if they were within the limits as per IS code provisions. Percentage increase in storey displacements, maximum storey drift ratio,

Analisis Kinerja Struktur Rangka Beton Bertulang Beraturan Dengan Penambahan Tingkat Menggunakan Struktur Baja

The change of plans on gradually development in building structure can be occur with building operational consideration and owner financial. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of performance of the reinforced concrete frame structure with additional levels using steel structures with different span variations. The results of the analysis are used to determine how big the deviation is between levels and to control the level of structure performance. The conclusion of the study shows that the performance level of the structural model analyzed is immediate occupancy (IO) with a total drift ratio and interstorey drift ratio value of the initial building structure (C3S0) in the x direction and y direction of 0.0004, and for variations in building structure with the addition of levels using steel structures (C3S1, C3S2, C5S1, C5S2, C7S1, C7S2) in the x direction ranging from 0.0005-0.0007 and in the y direction ranging from 0.0010-0.0024.

Lateral Deformation Capacity and Plastic Hinge Length of RC Columns Confined with Textile Reinforced Mortar Jackets

This paper presents a nonlinear finite element analysis (FEA) of textiles reinforced mortars (TRM)-confined reinforced concrete (RC) columns through jacketing, under combined axial and cyclic loadings. The FEA models were validated with an experimental study in the literature that was conducted on full-scale square columns reinforced with continuous steel bars (no lap splices). Subsequently, parametric study was performed on the validated FEA models. The parameters considered include various jacket’s lengths and mortar strengths. Moreover, semiempirical models were developed to evaluate the plastic hinge length (LP) and the ultimate drift ratio of RC columns confined with TRM and FRP jackets, while considering the jacket length effect. The FEA models and experimental results were in good agreement. The finite element results revealed that the increase in the jacket length improved the lateral deformation capacity and increased the plastic hinge length linearly up to a confinement ratio of 0.2. Beyond this point, the plastic hinge length shortened as the confinement ratio raised. Moreover, mortars with higher flexural strength resulted in a slightly higher deformation capacity. However, the difference in the mortar compressive strength did not affect the ultimate lateral deformation capacity. The semiempirical models show that the average difference in the predicted LP and the ultimate drift ratio values as compared to the experimental and simulated columns was 3.19 and 16.06%, respectively.

Seismic Behavior of RC Moment Resisting Structures with Concrete Shear Wall under Mainshock-aftershock Seismic Sequences

A structure may subject to several aftershocks after a mainshock. In many seismic design provisions, the effect of the seismic sequences is not directly considered or underestimated. This paper studies the seismic behavior of RC moment-resisting structures with concrete shear wall under seismic sequences. Two three-dimensional structures of short and medium height were designed and analyzed. The former models were studied under a group of real mainshock-aftershock seismic sequences. The models were loaded and designed according to the fourth edition of the Iranian seismic code of standard no. 2800 and ACI-318 respectively. Furthermore, the non-linear dynamic time-history finite element analysis of models was performed via the explicit method. The parameters of maximum displacement, inter-story drift ratio, residual displacement, and finally the effect of the ratio of aftershock acceleration to mainshock acceleration were investigated and assessed. Due to the high lateral stiffness of shear walls, parallel with the complete elastic behavior, aftershocks cause no growth in inter-story drift ratio and relative displacement in the short structure model. In contrast, compared to the structure under the solely mainshock, the medium height structure model under seismic sequences showed significant growth in the amount of relative displacement (even more than 50% growth), inter-story drift ratio, plastic strain, and residual displacement (almost 30% growth). Furthermore, unlike the moment-resisting frame structures, models showed no significant growth in the drift ratio with the height. Assessments indicated that the ratio of aftershock to mainshock acceleration is a determinative parameter in structural behavior under seismic sequences.

KINERJA STRUKTUR BANGUNAN CANDI SIWA MENGGUNAKAN METODE ANALISIS RESPONSE SPECTRUM DAN TIME HISTORY

Candi Siwa merupakan salah satu candi yang terdapat di kompleks Candi Prambanan yang terletak di perbatasan Yogyakarta dan Jawa Tengah. Candi Siwa mengalami kerusakan akibat gempa pada tahun 2006, setelahnya dilakukan kegiatan rehabilitasi pada Candi Siwa berupa perkuatan kolom, balok dan pelat beton bertulang. Adanya perkuatan yang diberikan pada Candi Siwa, maka perlu diketahui bagaimana kekuatan struktur tersebut apabila diberi beban gempa. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan analisis response spectrum dan analisis time history. Pembebanan yang diberikan dalam analisis mengacu pada SNI 1726:2019 dan SNI 1727:2013. Berdasarkan hasil analisis menggunakan program bantu, didapatkan nilai base shear adalah 38213,296 ton. Displacement arah X terbesar terjadi pada Undak IV sebesar 39,54 mm dan displacement terbesar arah Y terjadi pada Undak IV sebesar 25,6 mm. Nilai drift maksimum yang terjadi pada Candi Siwa, pada arah X sebesar 0,00459 m pada Kaki I, sedangkan pada arah Y sebesar 0,00551 m terjadi pada Kaki I. Untuk level kinerja struktur Candi Siwa berdasarkan nilai drift ratio pada arah X dan arah Y masing-masing bernilai 0,0011 m dan 0,0007 m, nilai tersebut masuk ke dalam kategori Immediate Occupancy, yaitu kinerja yang umum digunakan dengan tingkat kerusakan yang sangat minim, risiko korban jiwa manusia yang sangat kecil, dan bangunan diharapkan mampu digunakan kembali.