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http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/eas.2017.13.1.089

Performance of RC moment frames with fixed and hinged supports under near-fault ground motions  

Mohammadi, Mohammad Hossain (Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kharazmi University)
Massumi, Ali (Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kharazmi University)
Meshkat-Dini, Afshin (Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kharazmi University)
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Earthquakes and Structures / v.13, no.1, 2017 , pp. 89-101 More about this Journal
Abstract
The focus of this paper is the study on the seismic performance of RC buildings with two different connections at the base level under near-fault earthquakes. It is well-known that the impulsive nature of the near-fault ground motions causes severe damages to framed buildings especially at base connections. In the scope of this study, two types of 3-dimensional RC Moment Frames with Fixed Support (MFFS) and Hinged Support (MFHS) containing 5 and 10 stories are assessed under an ensemble of 11 strong ground motions by implementing nonlinear response history analysis. The most vulnerable locations of MFFS, are the connections of corner columns to foundation especially under strong earthquakes. On the other hand, using beams at the base level as well as hinged base connections in MFHS buildings, prevents damages of corner columns and achieves more ductile behavior. Results denote that the MFHS including Base Level Beams (BLB) significantly shows better behavior compared with MFFS, particularly under pulse-type records. Additionally, the first story beams and also interior components undergo more actions. Role of the BLBs are similar to fuses decreasing the flexural moments of the corner columns. The BLBs can be constructed as replaceable members which provide the reparability of structures.
Keywords
seismic performance; RC moment frame; hinged base; base level beam; near-fault ground motions;
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