Shaking table tests on the multi-dimensional seismic response of long-span grid structure with base-isolation

2019 ◽  
Vol 201 ◽  
pp. 109802 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weizhi Xu ◽  
Dongsheng Du ◽  
Shuguang Wang ◽  
Weiqing Liu ◽  
Weiwei Li
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Response ◽  
Base Isolation ◽  
Shaking Table ◽  
Shaking Table Tests ◽  
Grid Structure ◽  
Long Span

scholarly journals Shaking Table Tests on Earthquake Response Characterization of a Complex Museum Isolated Structure in High Intensity Area

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenguang Liu ◽  
Chuan Qin ◽  
Yang Liu ◽  
Wenfu He ◽  
Qiaorong Yang
Keyword(s):  
Structural Model ◽  
Base Isolation ◽  
Shaking Table ◽  
Isolation Effect ◽  
Structural Safety ◽  
Functional Requirements ◽  
Shaking Table Tests ◽  
Earthquake Intensity ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Museum Design

Owing to special functional requirements of museum, such as great space and story height for exhibitions, large floor slab openings in plan and long span truss in elevation are becoming increasingly considered in museum design, which leads to challenges to structural safety. The aseismic performance of an isolated museum structure in high earthquake intensity regions was thus studied because of its complexity and irregularity. In order to observe the seismic characteristics and verify isolation effect, shaking table tests of a 1/30-scale structural model with and without base isolation bearings have been carried out under minor, moderate, and major earthquakes. The experimental results show that isolated structure dynamic characteristics and isolation effect are stable and storey peak acceleration responses of superstructure are less than that of fixed structure. Storey drifts of isolated structure meet required limits stipulated in Chinese design code and torsion responses of the bearings are not remarkable. It is suggested that seismic performances of complex museum structures have been effectively improved with isolation in use.

Shaking Table Test Study on Mid-Story Isolation Structures

2012 ◽  
Vol 446-449 ◽  
pp. 378-381
Author(s):  
Jian Min Jin ◽  
Ping Tan ◽  
Fu Lin Zhou ◽  
Yu Hong Ma ◽  
Chao Yong Shen
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Response ◽  
Seismic Isolation ◽  
Shaking Table Test ◽  
Base Isolation ◽  
Shaking Table ◽  
Natural Period ◽  
Isolation System ◽  
Isolation Layer ◽  
Lead Rubber Bearing ◽  
Complex Structural

Mid-story isolation structure is developing from base isolation structures. As a complex structural system, the work mechanism of base isolation structure is not entirely appropriate for mid-story isolation structure, and the prolonging of structural natural period may not be able to decrease the seismic response of substructure and superstructure simultaneously. In this paper, for a four-story steel frame model, whose prototype first natural period is about 1s without seismic isolation design, the seismic responses and isolation effectiveness of mid-story isolation system with lead rubber bearing are studied experimentally by changing the location of isolation layer. Respectively, the locations of isolation layer are set at bottom of the first story, top of the first story, top of the second story and top of the third story. The results show that mid-story isolation can reduce seismic response in general, and substructure acceleration may be amplified.

Reduction of Seismic Response of Mechanical System by Base Isolation System With Friction Bearing

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shigeru Aoki ◽  
Yuji Nakanishi ◽  
Kazutoshi Tominaga ◽  
Takeshi Otaka ◽  
Tadashi Nishimura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical System ◽  
Seismic Response ◽  
Base Isolation ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Shaking Table ◽  
Restoring Force ◽  
Isolation System ◽  
Friction Bearing ◽  
Base Isolation System

Reduction of seismic response of mechanical system is important problem for aseismic design. Some types of base isolation systems are developed and used in actual base of buildings and floors in buildings for reduction of seismic response of mechanincal system. In this paper, a base isolation system utilizing bearing with friction and restoring force of bearing is proposed. Friction bearing consists of two plates having spherical concaves and oval type metal or spherical metal with rubber. First, effectiveness of the base isolation system is examined experimentally. Using artificial time histories, the isolated table is shaken on the shaking table. The maximum value of response is reduced and sum of squares of response is significantly reduced. Power spectrum is significantly reduced in almost of all frequency regions, except for very low frequency region. Next, in order to examine reduction of seismic response of actual mechanical system, a console rack is set on the isolated plate. Seismic response is also significantly reduced. Finally, obtained results of experiment are examined by simulation method. An analytical model considering friction and restoring force is used. From simulation method, effectiveness of the proposed base isolation system is demonstrated.

Seismic Response of Concrete-Canvas Reinforced Slopes: Influence of Tilt Degrees for Reinforcement

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (03) ◽  
pp. 2050011
Author(s):  
Lin Zhou ◽  
Guangya Ding ◽  
Jie Tan ◽  
Xiaoxia Zhao ◽  
Jun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Response ◽  
Threshold Level ◽  
Shaking Table ◽  
Shaking Table Tests ◽  
Slope Surface ◽  
Reinforcing Effect ◽  
Failure Patterns ◽  
Coral Sand ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Reinforced Slopes

A series of shaking table tests were conducted on reinforced slopes to study the slope dynamic characteristics. The influence of concrete-canvas tilt degrees on the seismic response was studied. By considering the effects of different concrete-canvas tilt degrees, the seismic responses of the reinforced slopes were analyzed, along with the accelerations, crest settlements, and horizontal displacements. The failure patterns of different model slopes were compared using white coral sand marks placed at designated elevations to monitor the internal slide of the reinforced slopes. Several round markers were placed on the slope surface to compare the deformation before and after shaking with different amplitudes. The results indicated that with the increase in concrete-canvas tilt degrees, a better reinforcing effect was obtained, and 30° reinforcement reached a threshold level, the slide-out point shifts from the crest of the slope to the middle of the reinforced model. The bottom 2/7th zone of the slope was relatively stable during the earthquake and the reinforcement was ineffective at the bottom of the slope. When both considered the influence of reinforcing effect and construction difficulty, 20° is the suitable tilt degree in concrete-canvas reinforced slopes. The characteristics of increasing strength of the concrete canvas make it suitable for the application in slope protection.

Seismic Response Estimation of Water Extinguishing Facilities using Shaking Table Tests

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 9-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min-Jun Nam ◽  
Seung-Hee Park ◽  
Dong-Joon Kim ◽  
Jun-Sung Choi
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Response ◽  
Shaking Table ◽  
Shaking Table Tests

Experimental Study on the Seismic Response of Subway Station in Soft Ground

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (05) ◽  
pp. 1750020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ma Xianfeng ◽  
Wang Guobo ◽  
Wu Jun ◽  
Ji Qianqian
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Response ◽  
Seismic Design ◽  
Shaking Table Test ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Underground Structure ◽  
Response Characteristic ◽  
Shaking Table ◽  
Subway Station ◽  
Soft Ground ◽  
Shaking Table Tests

Shaking table tests were conducted on typical models of subway structures subjected to several seismic shaking time histories to study seismic response of subway structures in soft ground as well as to provide data for validation of seismic design methods for underground structure. Three types of tests were presented herein, namely green field test, subway station test, and test for joint structure between subway station and tunnel. The similitude and modeling aspects of the 1g shaking table test are discussed. The seismic response of Shanghai clay in different depths was examined under different input waves to understand the acceleration amplification feature in both green field and in the presence of underground structure. Damage situation was checked on internal sections of both subway station and tunnels by halving the model structure. Structure deformation was investigated in terms of element strain under different earthquake loadings. The findings from this study provides useful pointers for future shaking table tests on underground structures/facilities, and the seismic response characteristic of underground structure derived from the shaking table test could be helpful for validating seismic design method for subway station.

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