Pseudo-dynamic test of a full-scale CFT/BRB frame—Part II: Seismic performance of buckling-restrained braces and connections

2008 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
pp. 1099-1115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keh-Chyuan Tsai ◽  
Po-Chien Hsiao
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Dynamic Test ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Buckling Restrained Braces

Full-Scale Test on Seismic Performance of Masonry Structure

2012 ◽  
Vol 204-208 ◽  
pp. 2610-2617
Author(s):  
Dong An ◽  
Tie Jun Qu ◽  
Jian Wen Liang
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Dynamic Test ◽  
Masonry Structure ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Hysteretic Behavior ◽  
Seismic Action ◽  
Static Test ◽  
Confined Masonry ◽  
Common Structure ◽  
Scale Test

For further study on effective seismic design requirements of masonry structure, two masonry buildings were designed and constructed according to common structure style in towns and villages. Two full-scale buidings were subjected to earthquake using pseudo-dynamic test and quasi-static test. This paper presents crack propagation of masonry structure, hysteretic behavior, deformation and stiffness degradation under horizontal seismic action. In this experiment, deformability and ultimate bearing capacity of confined masonry (CM) with tie-column and ring-beam is higher than common brick structure (BM). Confined masonry (CM) wall maintain integrity due to constraint of tie-column and ring-beam. These tests verify that tie-column and ring-beam system is an effective seismic requirement to enhance seismic performance of masonry structure.

The Effect of Damping on Seismic Performance of Steel Frame

2014 ◽  
Vol 580-583 ◽  
pp. 1477-1480
Author(s):  
Xin Wu Wang ◽  
Chang Jiao Hu
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Frame Analysis ◽  
Dynamic Test ◽  
Steel Frame ◽  
Structural Damping ◽  
Panel Zone ◽  
Story Drift

To study the effect of damping on seismic performance of steel frame, using the pseudo dynamic test by inputting damping and no damping to analyze the seismic performance of semi-rigid steel frame. Analysis was focused on the effect of damping on the panel zone strain, story drift and interlayer force.The conclusion was that under the more severe earthquake, the structural damping had effects on the seismic performance of semi-rigid steel frame.

A Seismic Effective Method for Double-Layer Reticulated Shell Using Buckling-Restrained Braces

2010 ◽  
Vol 163-167 ◽  
pp. 2852-2856
Author(s):  
Chang Wu ◽  
Xiu Li Wang
Keyword(s):  
Double Layer ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Linear Time ◽  
Ground Motions ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Time History ◽  
Original Structure ◽  
Loading Test ◽  
Strong Earthquakes ◽  
Buckling Restrained Braces

In this study a kind of buckling-restrained braces (BRBs) as energy dissipation dampers is attempted for seismic performance of large span double-layer reticulated shell and the effectiveness of BRBs to protect structures against strong earthquakes is numerically studied. The hysteretic curve of such members is obtained through the simulation of the cyclic-loading test, and the equations of motion of the system under earthquake excitations are established. BRBs are then placed at certain locations on the example reticulated shell to replace some normal members, and the damping effect of the two installation schemes of BRBs is investigated by non-linear time-history analyses under various ground motions representing major earthquake events. Compared with the seismic behavior of the original structure without BRBs, satisfactory seismic performance is seen in the upgraded models, which clarifies the BRBs can reduce the vibration response of spatial reticulated structure effectively and the new system has wide space to develop double layer reticulated shell.

Pseudo-Dynamic Test of Full-Scale Rcs Frame: Part I - Design, Construction, Testing

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. H. Chen ◽  
W. C. Lai ◽  
P. Cordova ◽  
G. G. Deierlein ◽  
K. C. Tsai
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Test ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Design Construction
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