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http://dx.doi.org/10.5000/EESK.2003.7.6.101

An Equivalent Multi-Phase Similitude Law for Pseudodynamic Test on Small-scale RC Models  

Guo, Xun (Institute of Engineering Mechanics(China))
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Journal of the Earthquake Engineering Society of Korea / v.7, no.6, 2003 , pp. 101-108 More about this Journal
Abstract
Small-scale models have been frequently used for experimental evaluation of seismic performance because of limited testing facilities and economic reasons. However, there are not enough studies on similitude law for analogizing prototype structures accurately with small-scale models, although conventional similitude law based on geometry is not well consistent in the inelastic seismic behavior. When fabricating prototype and small-scale model of reinforced concrete structures by using the same material. added mass is demanded from a volumetric change and scale factor could be limited due to size of aggregate. Therefore, it is desirable that different material is used for small-scale models. Thus, a modified similitude law could be derived depending on geometric scale factor and equivalent modulus ratio. In this study, compressive strength tests are conducted to analyze equivalent modulus ratio of micro-concrete to normal-concrete. Equivalent modulus ratios are divided into multi phases, which are based on ultimate strain level. Therefore, an algorithm adaptable to the pseudodynamic test. considering equivalent multi-phase similitude law based on seismic damage levels, is developed. In addition, prior to the experiment. it is verified numerically if the algorithm is applicable to the pseudodynamic test.
Keywords
similitude law; equivalent modulus ratio; small-scale model; pseudodynamic test; micro-concrete;
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