Nonlinear static and dynamic analyses of Costa Rican reinforced concrete masonry structures

2021 ◽  
Vol 234 ◽  
pp. 111998
Author(s):  
Diego A. Hidalgo-Leiva ◽  
Luis G. Pujades ◽  
Alex H. Barbat ◽  
Yeudy F. Vargas ◽  
Sergio A. Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Costa Rican ◽  
Masonry Structures ◽  
Concrete Masonry ◽  
Dynamic Analyses ◽  
Nonlinear Static

Design and Construction of Hybrid Concrete-Masonry Structures Informed by Cyclic Tests

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 2337-2355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Redmond ◽  
Lawrence Kahn ◽  
Reginald DesRoches
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Masonry Structures ◽  
Cyclic Tests ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Frame ◽  
Masonry Infill ◽  
Concrete Frame ◽  
Concrete Masonry ◽  
Dowel Connections ◽  
Design And Construction

Reinforced concrete buildings with masonry infill are vulnerable in earthquakes primarily because the masonry walls often fail due to out-of-plane forces and can trigger soft-story collapses. In order to prevent these failures, many engineers in the Caribbean have partially reinforced the infill walls and connected them to the reinforced concrete frame. This forms a hybrid concrete-masonry structure. Hybrid concrete-masonry structures have the potential to improve the seismic performance of many structures across the globe, as they are an easy adaptation from traditional unreinforced masonry infill. However, there is little codified guidance for this type of structure, and the influence of the masonry infill and dowel connections on the in-plane behavior of the frame is often neglected. This paper summarizes the current design and construction practices for hybrid concrete-masonry structures and assesses their seismic performance via cyclic tests on full scale test specimens. Based on the results of the experiment, a method is proposed to account for the dowel connections and the partially reinforced infill when designing hybrid concrete-masonry structures in earthquake zones.

scholarly journals Displacement Demand for Nonlinear Static Analyses of Masonry Structures: Critical Review and Improved Formulations

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Gabriele Guerrini ◽  
Stylianos Kallioras ◽  
Stefano Bracchi ◽  
Francesco Graziotti ◽  
Andrea Penna
Keyword(s):  
Time History ◽  
Nonlinear Static Analysis ◽  
Equivalent Linearization ◽  
Eurocode 8 ◽  
Masonry Structures ◽  
Equivalent Viscous Damping ◽  
Inelastic Displacement ◽  
N2 Method ◽  
Nonlinear Static ◽  
Nonlinear Time History

This paper discusses different formulations for calculating earthquake-induced displacement demands to be associated with nonlinear static analysis procedures for the assessment of masonry structures. Focus is placed on systems with fundamental periods between 0.1 and 0.5 s, for which the inelastic displacement amplification is usually more pronounced. The accuracy of the predictive equations is assessed based on the results from nonlinear time-history analyses, carried out on single-degree-of-freedom oscillators with hysteretic force–displacement relationships representative of masonry structures. First, the study demonstrates some limitations of two established approaches based on the equivalent linearization concept: the capacity spectrum method of the Dutch guidelines NPR 9998-18, and its version outlined in FEMA 440, both of which overpredict maximum displacements. Two codified formulations relying on inelastic displacement spectra are also evaluated, namely the N2 method of Eurocode 8 and the displacement coefficient method of ASCE 41-17: the former proves to be significantly unconservative, while the latter is affected by excessive dispersion. A non-iterative procedure, using an equivalent linear system with calibrated optimal stiffness and equivalent viscous damping, is then proposed to overcome some of the problems identified earlier. A recently developed modified N2 formulation is shown to improve accuracy while limiting the dispersion of the predictions.

The Effect of Type and Height of Piers on the Seismic Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Bridges

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 79-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Cherif Djemai ◽  
Mahmoud Bensaibi ◽  
Fatma Zohra Halfaya
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Strong Motion ◽  
Concrete Bridges ◽  
Geometrical Parameters ◽  
Girder Bridges ◽  
Building Research Institute ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Bridges ◽  
Dynamic Analyses ◽  
Strong Motion Database

Bridges are commonly used lifelines; they play an important role in the economic activity of a city or a region and their role can be crucial in a case of a seismic event since they allow the arrival of the first aid. Reinforced concrete (RC) bridges are worldwide used type view their durability, flexibility and economical cost. In fact, their behavior under seismic loading was the aim of various studies. In the present study the effect of two structural parameters i.e. the height and the type of piers of reinforced concrete bridges on seismic response is investigated. For that reason, different multi-span continuous girder bridges models with various geometrical parameters are considered. Then, non-linear dynamic analyses are performed based on two types of piers which are: multiple columns bent and wall piers with varying heights. In this approach, a serie of 40 ground motions records varying from weak to strong events selected from Building Research Institute (BRI) strong motion database are used including uncertainty in the soil and seismic characteristics. Modelling results put most emphasis on the modal periods and responses of the top pier displacements, they show the influence of the considered parameters on the behavior of such structures and their impact on the strength of reinforced concrete bridges.

Simulation Analysis for Reinforced Concrete Aqueduct of Lijia Pumping Station

2014 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 605-608
Author(s):  
Xiang Zan Xie
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Water Pressure ◽  
Water Diversion ◽  
Distribution Law ◽  
Masonry Arch ◽  
Pumping Station ◽  
Earthquake Effect ◽  
Concrete Masonry ◽  
Cushion Layer

Reinforced concrete masonry arch aqueduct is a common water diversion engineering structure. Aqueduct is decorated on the concrete cushion layer, cushion layer effects on masonry arch, the structures stress is uniform, carrying capacity is strong. This paper adopts finite element method to carry out force analysis for reinforced concrete masonry arch aqueduct of Lijia pumping station, considering aqueduct weight, water pressure and earthquake effect, etc. Researching stress and deformation distribution law of reinforced concrete masonry arch aqueduct.

scholarly journals Seismic vulnerability study of Soltaniyeh dome using nonlinear static and dynamic analyses

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Kalantari ◽  
Kiarash Nasserasadi ◽  
Seyyed Aliasghar Arjmandi
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Vulnerability ◽  
Dynamic Analyses ◽  
Nonlinear Static
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