scholarly journals A comparative analysis of energy dissipation and equivalent viscous damping of RC columns subjected to uniaxial and biaxial loading

2012 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 149-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugo Rodrigues ◽  
Humberto Varum ◽  
António Arêde ◽  
Aníbal Costa
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Biaxial Loading ◽  
Viscous Damping ◽  
Rc Columns ◽  
Equivalent Viscous Damping ◽  
Uniaxial And Biaxial Loading

scholarly journals Equivalent Viscous Damping Ratio Model for Flexure Critical Reinforced Concrete Columns

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Qin Zhang ◽  
Zong-yan Wei ◽  
Jin-xin Gong ◽  
Ping Yu ◽  
Yan-qing Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Hysteretic Behavior ◽  
Viscous Damping ◽  
Ratio Model ◽  
Rc Columns ◽  
Equivalent Viscous Damping ◽  
Rc Structures ◽  
Energy Dissipation Capacity

In order to determine the energy dissipation capacity of flexure critical reinforced concrete (RC) columns reasonably, an expression for describing the hysteretic behavior including loading and unloading characteristics of flexure critical RC columns is presented, and then, a new equivalent viscous damping (EVD) ratio model including its simplified format, which is interpreted as a function of a displacement ductility factor and a ratio of secant stiffness to yield stiffness of columns, is developed based on the proposed hysteretic loop expression and experimental data from the PEER column database. To illustrate the application of the proposed equivalent damping ratio model, a case study of pushover analysis on a flexure critical RC bridge with a single-column pier is provided. The analytical results are also compared with the results obtained by other models, which indicate that the proposed model is more general and rational in predicting energy dissipation capacity of flexure critical RC structures subjected to earthquake excitations.

Force Behavior of Parallel Double Coupling Beams with Different Width

2014 ◽  
Vol 578-579 ◽  
pp. 707-710
Author(s):  
Ming Li ◽  
Ji Guang Chen ◽  
Wei Jian Zhao ◽  
Li Guo Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Damping Coefficient ◽  
Viscous Damping ◽  
Coupling Beams ◽  
Equivalent Viscous Damping ◽  
Dissipation Coefficient ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Double Coupling ◽  
Energy Dissipation Coefficient

The force behavior of parallel double coupling beams (PDCB) with different width is analyzed, based on which the feasibility of this kind of beams is discussed. The loading process of the PDCB is simulated by using finite element software ABAQUS. By analyzing the hysteretic loops, skeleton curves, energy dissipation coefficient, equivalent viscous damping coefficient and ductility coefficient,the bearing capacity and seismic performance of the PDCB is studied. Through simulation, it shows that the hysteretic loops is plump, and the energy dissipation coefficient, equivalent viscous damping coefficient and ductility coefficient of this double beams is high. It can be concluded that the PDCB has good force behavior, and the beams of PDCB can work in coordination.

Force Behavior of Outer Annular-Stiffener Type Steel Castellated Beam-Concrete Filled Steel Tuber

2013 ◽  
Vol 405-408 ◽  
pp. 861-864
Author(s):  
Ming Li ◽  
Yong Liu ◽  
He Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Damping Coefficient ◽  
Viscous Damping ◽  
Equivalent Viscous Damping ◽  
Type Steel ◽  
Dissipation Coefficient ◽  
Castellated Beam ◽  
Energy Dissipation Coefficient

The force behavior of outer annular-stiffener type steel castellated beam (OATSCB) - concrete filled steel tube (CFST) is analyzed, and the feasibility of this kind of join is discussed. The loading process of the joint is simulated by using finite element software. By analyzing the hysteretic loops, skeleton curves, energy dissipation coefficient, equivalent viscous damping coefficient and ductility coefficient, the bearing capacity and seismic performance of this type of joint is studied. Before simulation, the validity of the simulation method is verified by using the previous experiment data of outer annular-stiffener type steel beam (OATSB) - CFST. It shows that the results from the finite element simulation method and the experiment are similar to each other, and the hysteretic loops is plump , the energy dissipation coefficient, equivalent viscous damping coefficient and ductility coefficient of this type of joint are high. It can be seen that this type of joint has good mechanical properties, and is easy to realize the yield mechanism of strong column weak beam.

Supplemental Damping for Improved Seismic Performance

1993 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 319-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert D. Hanson
Keyword(s):  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Earthquake Response ◽  
Code Design ◽  
Viscous Damping ◽  
Equivalent Viscous Damping ◽  
Single Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Equivalent Damping ◽  
Supplemental Damping ◽  
Stiffness Characteristics ◽  
Energy Dissipation Devices

The results of several studies on the effects of supplemental viscous damping on the response of elastic and elasto-plastic single-degree-of-freedom systems are used to provide insight to the effects of large damping on the earthquake response of buildings and the interpretation of studies reporting the equivalent damping and increased stiffness characteristics of specific types of supplemental energy dissipation devices. Extension to multi-story buildings is discussed briefly. Conversion of the properties of viscous, viscoelastic, friction, and metallic yield device characteristics to equivalent viscous damping are proposed. Specific recommendations for the incorporation of the effects of supplemental energy dissipation devices in the code design process are given.

scholarly journals Design and Experimental Study on Shock-Absorbing Steel Bar with Limit Function for Bridges

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Zhaoguang Li ◽  
Ri Gao ◽  
Wei Jia
Keyword(s):  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Hysteresis Curve ◽  
Limit Function ◽  
Viscous Damping ◽  
Initial Stiffness ◽  
Equivalent Viscous Damping ◽  
Steel Bar ◽  
Steel Bars ◽  
Equivalent Viscous Damping Ratio

The existing research on shock-absorbing steel bars is only limited to simply supported beam bridge. In order to expand the application of shock-absorbing steel bars to other fields, this paper develops a novel shock-absorbing steel bar with limit function, and it is suitable for continuous beam bridges. The structure and working mechanism of the shock-absorbing steel bar are analyzed. Three sets of specimens of the shock-absorbing steel bar are fabricated and then repeatedly loaded by the designed quasistatic loading device, in order to investigate their seismic performance parameters, including hysteresis curve, skeleton curve, and initial stiffness and equivalent viscous damping ratio. The results show that when the displacement of the specimen exceeds the initial gap, it enters the stage of energy dissipation and has a stable hysteresis curve and good fatigue resistance. Besides, the shock-absorbing device has a high initial stiffness and can provide stable bearing capacity after yielding. The equivalent viscous damping ratio reflects that the designed shock-absorbing steel bar has good energy dissipation capacity.

Design and structural performance measurements of a novel multi-cantilever foil bearing

2014 ◽  
Vol 229 (10) ◽  
pp. 1830-1838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai Feng ◽  
Xueyuan Zhao ◽  
Zhiyang Guo
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Dynamic Load ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Excitation Frequency ◽  
Viscous Damping ◽  
Equivalent Viscous Damping ◽  
Foil Bearing ◽  
Load Tests ◽  
Stiffness And Damping ◽  
Motion Amplitude

With increasing need for high-speed, high-temperature, and oil-free turbomachinery, gas foil bearings (GFBs) have been considered to be the best substitutes for traditional oil-lubricated bearings. A multi-cantilever foil bearing (MCFB), a novel GFB with multi-cantilever foil strips serving as the compliant underlying structure, was designed, fabricated, and tested. A series of static and dynamic load tests were conducted to measure the structural stiffness and equivalent viscous damping of the prototype MCFB. Experiments of static load versus deflection showed that the proposed bearing has a large mechanical energy dissipation capability and a pronounced nonlinear static stiffness that can prevents overly large motion amplitude of journal. Dynamic load tests evaluated the influence of motion amplitude, loading orientation and misalignment on the dynamic stiffness and equivalent viscous damping with respect to excitation frequency. The test results demonstrated that the dynamic stiffness and damping are strongly dependent on the excitation frequency. Three motion amplitudes were applied to the bearing housing to investigate the effects of motion amplitude on the dynamic characteristics. It is noted that the bearing dynamic stiffness and damping decreases with incrementally increasing motion amplitudes. A high level of misalignment can lead to larger static and dynamic bearing stiffness as well as to larger equivalent viscous damping. With dynamic loads applied to two orientations in the bearing midplane separately, the dynamic stiffness increases rapidly and the equivalent viscous damping declines slightly. These results indicate that the loading orientation is a non-negligible factor on the dynamic characteristics of MCFBs.

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