A simplified seismic design approach for mid-rise buildings with vertical combination of framing systems

2015 ◽  
Vol 99 ◽  
pp. 568-581 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Xu ◽  
X.L. Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Design ◽  
Design Approach

Evaluated Results of Seismic Design Approach Using Inelastic Dynamic Analysis for Equipment

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ichiro Tamura ◽  
Atsushi Okubo ◽  
Yusuke Minakawa ◽  
Tadashi Iijima ◽  
Yoshio Namita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Static Analysis ◽  
Seismic Design ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Design Approach ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Seismic Safety ◽  
Inelastic Analysis ◽  
Safety Margins ◽  
Core Shroud

Abstract Securing adequate seismic safety margins has been important in safety reviews regarding the seismic design of equipment and piping systems in nuclear power plants, and there exists an increasing need for a more exact method for evaluating these margins. To this end, it is reasonable to take into account the reduction of seismic responses resulting from inelastic deformation. The authors studied this approach utilizing an elastic allowable limit in existing standard. The applicability of the proposed evaluation method was investigated by comparison with the conventional evaluation method. The proposed method consists of an inelastic dynamic analysis and an elastic-static analysis. The elastic-static analysis uses a load obtained from the inelastic dynamic analysis. For the investigation, the result obtained from the proposed method was compared with that obtained from the conventional elastic analysis to quantify the reduction in responses leading to seismic safety margins. For the comparison, the authors constructed three models that simulate a cantilever-type beam, four-legged tank, and core shroud and applied them to the analysis herein, and the applicability of our method was discussed for these models. In this paper, we present three topics. First, we present a scheme for developing the design approach of using inelastic analysis. Second, we report a sensitivity study of model parameters, such as yielding stress and second stiffness, done by analyzing the cantilever-type beam for the proposed method. Finally, we report the application of the method to the four-legged tank and core shroud.

scholarly journals Seismic stability of reinforced earth retaining walls

1980 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 347-354
Author(s):  
A. Bracegirdle
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Design ◽  
Retaining Walls ◽  
Design Tool ◽  
Design Approach ◽  
Seismic Stability ◽  
Computer Programme ◽  
Simple Computer ◽  
Reinforced Earth

This paper describes a simplified seismic design approach proposed by the author (1979), based on limiting deformations. Limitations of the method are outlined and results of a simple computer programme presented. With further analysis, charts may be developed to provide a useful design tool.

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