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http://dx.doi.org/10.5000/EESK.2022.26.3.127

Development of Computational Tools for Seismic Design of Architectural Components in Negative Pressure Isolation Wards  

Chu, Yu Rim (TI Structural Engineers)
Kim, Tae Jin (TI Structural Engineers)
Publication Information
Journal of the Earthquake Engineering Society of Korea / v.26, no.3, 2022 , pp. 127-136 More about this Journal
Abstract
Recently, an unprecedented emerging infectious disease has rapidly spread, causing a global shortage of wards. Although various temporary beds have appeared, the supply of wards specializing in infectious diseases is required. Negative pressure isolation wards should maintain their function even after an earthquake. However, the current seismic design standards do not guarantee the negative pressure isolation wards' operational (OP) performance level. For this reason, some are not included in the design target even though they are non-structural elements that require seismic design. Also, the details of non-structural elements are usually determined during the construction phase. It is often necessary to complete the stability review and reinforcement design for non-structural elements within a short period. Against this background, enhanced performance objectives were set to guarantee the OP non-structural performance level, and a computerized tool was developed to quickly perform the seismic design of non-structural elements in the negative pressure isolation wards. This study created a spreadsheet-based computer tool that reflects the components, installation spacing, and design procedures of non-structural elements. Seismic performance review and design of the example non-structural elements were conducted using the computerized tool. The strength of some components was not sufficient, and it was reinforced. As a result, the time and effort required for strength evaluation, displacement evaluation, and reinforcement design were reduced through computerized tools.
Keywords
Computational tool; Seismic design; Non-structural elements; Architectural components; Negative pressure isolation wards;
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