• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.157-179
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• 2013

Vulnerability studies on the existing building stock require that a large number of buildings is analyzed to obtain statistically significant evaluations of the seismic performance. Therefore, analytical evaluation methods need to be based on simplified methodologies of analysis which can afford the treatment of a large building population with a reasonable computational effort. Simplified Pushover-Based Earthquake Loss Assessment approach (SP-BELA), where a simplified methodology to identify the structural capacity of the building through the definition of a pushover curve is adopted, was developed on these bases. Main objective of the research work presented in this paper is to validate the simplified methodology implemented in SP-BELA against the results of more sophisticated nonlinear dynamic analyses (NLDAs). The comparison is performed for RC buildings designed only to vertical loads, representative of the "as built" in Italy and in Mediterranean countries with a building stock very similar to the Italian one. In NLDAs the non linear and degrading behaviour, typical of the structures under consideration when subjected to high seismic loads, is evaluated using models able to capture, with adequate accuracy, the non linear behaviour of RC structural elements taking into account stiffness degradation, strength deterioration, and pinching effect. Results show when simplified analyses are in good agreement with NLDAs. As a consequence, unsatisfactory results from simplified analysis are pointed out to address their current applicability limits.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.29-46
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• 2005

In this study, a wavelet packet based method is proposed for identifying damage occurrence and damage location for beam-like structures. This method assumes that the displacement or the acceleration response time histories at various locations along a beam-like structure both before and after damage are available for damage assessment. These responses are processed through a proper level of wavelet packet decomposition. The wavelet packet signature (WPS) that consists of wavelet packet component signal energies is calculated. The change of the WPS curvature between the baseline state and the current state is then used to identify the locations of possible damage in the structure. Two numerical studies, one on a 15-storey shear-beam building frame and another on a simply-supported steel beam, and an experimental study on a simply-supported reinforced concrete beam are performed to validate the proposed method. Results show the WPS curvature change can be used to locate both single and sparsely-distributed multiple damages that exist in the structure. Also the accuracy of assessment does not seem to be affected by the presence of 20-15dB measurement noise. One advantage of the proposed method is that it does not require any mathematical model for the structure being monitored and hence can potentially be used for practical application.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.507-517
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• 2020

This study aims to present new frequency-related seismic intensity parameters (SIPs) based on the Hilbert-Huang Transform (HHT) analysis. The proposed procedure is utilized for the processing of several seismic accelerograms. Thus, the entire evaluated Hilbert Spectrum (HS) of each considered seismic velocity time-history is investigated first, and then, a delimited area of the same HS around a specific frequency is explored, for the proposition of new SIPs. A first application of the suggested new parameters is to reveal the interrelation between them and the structural damage of a reinforced concrete frame structure. The index of Park and Ang describes the structural damage. The fundamental frequency of the structure is considered as the mentioned specific frequency. Two statistical methods, namely correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis, are used to identify the relationship between the considered SIPs and the corresponding structural damage. The results confirm that the new proposed HHT-based parameters are effective descriptors of the seismic damage potential and helpful tools for forecasting the seismic damages on buildings.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제69권3호
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• pp.293-306
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• 2019

In current seismic design codes, various elastic design acceleration spectra are defined considering different seismological and soil characteristics and are widely used tool for calculation of seismic loads acting on structures. Response spectrum analyses directly use the elastic design acceleration spectra whereas time history analyses use acceleration records of earthquakes whose acceleration spectra fit the design spectra of seismic codes. Due to the fact that obtaining coherent structural response quantities with the seismic design code considerations is a desired circumstance in dynamic analyses, the response spectra of earthquake records used in time history analyses had better fit to the design acceleration spectra of seismic codes. This paper evaluates structural response distributions of multi-story reinforced concrete frames obtained from nonlinear time history analyses which are performed by using the scaled earthquake records compatible with various elastic design spectra. Time domain scaling procedure is used while processing the response spectrum of real accelerograms to fit the design acceleration spectra. The elastic acceleration design spectra of Turkish Seismic Design Code 2007, Uniform Building Code 1997 and Eurocode 8 are considered as target spectra in the scaling procedure. Soil classes in different seismic codes are appropriately matched up with each other according to $V_{S30}$ values. The maximum roof displacements and the total base shears of considered frame structures are determined from nonlinear time history analyses using the scaled earthquake records and the results are presented by graphs and tables. Coherent structural response quantities reflecting the influence of elastic design spectra of various seismic codes are obtained.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.485-498
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• 2020

Non-ductile detailing of Reinforced Concrete (RC) frames may lead to structural failure when the structure is subjected to earthquake response. These designs are generally encountered in older RC frames constructed prior to the introduction of the ductility aspect. The failure observed in the beam-column joints (BCJs) and accompanied by excessive column damage. This work examines the seismic performance and failure mode of non-ductile designed RC columns and exterior BCJs. The design was based on the actual building in Tainan City, Taiwan, that collapsed due to the 2016 Meinong earthquake. Hence, an experimental investigation using cyclic testing was performed on two columns and two BCJ specimens scaled down to 50%. The experiment resulted in a poor response in both specimens. Excessive cracks and their propagation due to the incursion of the lateral loads could be observed close to the top and bottom of the specimens. Joint shear failure appeared in the joints. The ductility of the member was below the desired value of 4. This is the minimum number required to survive an earthquake with a similar magnitude to that of El Centro. The evidence provides an understanding of the seismic failure of poorly detailed RC frame structures.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제52권5호
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• pp.543-555
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• 2024

This study examines the seismic vulnerability of vertically irregular reinforced concrete (RC) frame buildings, focusing on the effectiveness of retrofitting techniques such as rocking walls (RWs) in mitigating soft story mechanisms. Utilizing a seven-story residential apartment as a prototype in a high-seismicity urban area, this research performs detailed nonlinear simulations to evaluate both regular and irregular structures, both before and after retrofitting. Pushover and nonlinear time history analyses were conducted using OpenSees software, with a suite of nine ground motion records to capture diverse seismic scenarios. The findings indicate that retrofitting with RWs significantly improves seismic performance: for instance, roof displacements at the Collapse Prevention (CP) level decreased by up to 23% in the irregular structure with retrofitting compared to its non-retrofitted counterpart. Additionally, interstory drift ratios were more uniform post-retrofit, with Drift Concentration Factor (DCF) values approaching 1.0 across all performance levels, reflecting reduced variability in seismic response. The global ductility of the retrofitted buildings improved, with displacement ductility ratios increasing by up to 29%. These results underscore the effectiveness of RWs in enhancing global ductility, mitigating soft story failures, and providing a more predictable deformation pattern during seismic events. The study thus provides valuable insights into the robustness and cost-effectiveness of using rocking walls for retrofitting irregular RC buildings.

• 전산구조공학
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.89-97
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• 1991

본 논문은 지진발생시 빌딩프레임상의 각 부재의 흡수에너지율이 일정하도록 유도하는 다시말하면 각각의 부재의 손상지수값이 고루게 분포토록 하는 새로운 설계법인 손상제어 전산설계법의 유용성을 입증코져 하는 것이다. 이를 위하여 우선 사용된 기본적인 이력모델 및 손상모델의 정확성을 평가하기 위하여 one-bay one-stody 프레임의 실험적인 하중-변위곡선을 해석적으로 재생하여 비교분석하였다. 그리고 본 설계법을 각종 프레임에 적용한 결과 1) 구조물의 특징 및 사용된 지진형상에 관계 없이 손상제어 설계된 프레임은 일반적으로 종래의 방법으로 설계된 프레임보다 같은 지진하중하에서 더 작은 손상값으로 저항하였으며, 2) 손상제어 설계된 프레임의 하층부 부재들은 더 큰 항복강도를 나타내는 현상을 보였으며 상층부 부재들은 반대 현상을 보였다.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.39-45
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• 2007

본 연구에서는 확률과 신뢰성을 바탕으로 개발된 FEMA-355F의 내진성능 평가기법을 적용하여 철근 콘크리트 모멘트골조 건물의 내진성능을 평가하였다. 철골 구조물을 대상으로 개발된 FEMA의 성능평가 방식을 다른 구조 시스템에 적용할 때 각 시스템에 적합한 성능값을 결정해야하며, 요구값과 성능값 계산 시 수반되는 불확실성을 반영하는 계수들을 새로이 구해야 한다. 이를 수행하기 위해 예제 건물을 IBC 2003에 따라 설계한 후, 성능평가에 필요한 변수들을 결정하기 위해 건물의 위치에 적합한 지반운동을 이용하여 비탄성 동적 해석을 수행하였다. 해석결과에 따르면 계산된 성능값의 분포는 요구값에 비해 상대적으로 작았으며, 이 결과는 본 연구에서 결정된 성능값이 합리적임을 나타낸다. 구해진 신뢰도는 부분 및 전체 붕괴 모두에 대해 목표치를 초과하였으므로 예제 건물은 목표 성능을 만족하는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.579-585
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• 2017

본 연구는 건축외장재에 케이블을 이용하여 로비공간에 개방성이 확보되고 시공이 간단하여 공사비용을 절감시킬 수 있는 케이블월 시스템을 제안하였다. 제안된 케이블월 시스템은 외장재의 하중을 지탱하기 위해 건축물에 철골구조를 과대하게 설치하는 기존 커튼월 구조와는 다르게 케이블을 철골부재와 철근콘크리트구조로 연결하므로 구조시스템의 단순화와 개방성을 확보할 수 있다. 또한 수직 케이블에 초기장력을 가력 할 경우 케이블접합부에 압축력이 작용되어 유리패널을 효과적으로 가압 고정할 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 풍하중을 효과적으로 구조물에 전달할 수 있게 되었다. 본 연구에서 제안한 케이블월 이론식을 구조해석 프로그램인 MIDAS-GEN에 이용하여 얻어진 해석 값을 구조실험값과 비교한 결과 하중-변형값이 유사한 것으로 나타났으며, 구조실험에 나타난 최대 처짐 값(57.5mm)은 외국 외장재 처짐규준 AAMA(L/60=150mm)보다는 매우 작게 발생되어 제안된 케이블월 시스템을 사용할 경우 구조성능은 충분히 만족하는 것으로 확인되었다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.615-636
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• 2000

Some elevated water tanks have failed due to torsional vibrations in past earthquakes. The overall axisymmetric structural geometry and mass distribution of such structures may leave only a small accidental eccentricity between centre of stiffness and centre of mass. Such a small accidental eccentricity is not expected to cause a torsional failure. This paper studies the possibility of amplified torsional behaviour of elevated water tanks due to such small accidental eccentricity in the elastic as well as inelastic range; using two simple idealized systems with two coupled lateral-torsional degrees of freedom. The systems are capable of retaining the characteristics of two extreme categories of water tanks namely, a) tanks on staging with less number of columns and panels and b) tanks on staging with large number of columns and panels. The study shows that the presence of a small eccentricity may lead to large displacement of the staging edge in the elastic range, if the torsional-to-lateral time period ratio $({\tau})$ of the elevated tanks lies within a critical range of 0.7< ${\tau}$ <1.25. Inelastic behaviour study reveals that such excessive displacement in some of the reinforced concrete staging elements may cause unsymmetric yielding. This may lead to progressive strength deterioration through successive yielding in same elements under cyclic loading during earthquakes. Such localized strength drop progressively develop large strength eccentricity resulting in large localized inelastic displacement and ductility demand, leading to failure. So, elevated water tanks should have ${\tau}$ outside the said critical range to avoid amplified torsional response. The tanks supported on staging with less number of columns and panels are found to have greater torsional vulnerability. Tanks located near faults seem to have torsional vulnerability for large ${\tau}$.