The August 17, 1999, Kocaeli (Turkey) earthquake — damage to structures

2001 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 715-737
Author(s):  
Murat Saatcioglu ◽  
Denis Mitchell ◽  
René Tinawi ◽  
N John Gardner ◽  
Anthony G Gillies ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Seismic Design ◽  
Precast Concrete ◽  
Steel Structures ◽  
Masonry Structures ◽  
Industrial Facilities ◽  
New Construction ◽  
Design Earthquake ◽  
Code Provisions ◽  
Construction Practice

The 1975 Turkish code provisions are first reviewed to provide the background for design and detailing of structures prior to the earthquake. The performance of reinforced concrete and masonry structures is described indicating many of the deficiencies in design, detailing, and construction execution. The behaviour of precast concrete structures, steel structures, and industrial facilities is also presented. The provisions of the 1997 Turkish building code are summarized and a description of new construction provides evidence of both excellent and poor construction practice. Some examples of retrofitting of damaged structures soon after the earthquake are also presented.Key words: seismic design, earthquake, Kocaeli, structures, codes, concrete, precast concrete.

Damage to concrete structures due to the 1994 Northridge earthquake

1995 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 361-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denis Mitchell ◽  
Ronald H. DeVall ◽  
Murat Saatcioglu ◽  
Robert Simpson ◽  
René Tinawi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Design ◽  
Precast Concrete ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Shear Walls ◽  
Northridge Earthquake ◽  
Short Columns ◽  
Gravity Load ◽  
Current Design ◽  
Design Earthquake ◽  
1994 Northridge Earthquake

Observations on damage to concrete structures, due to the 1994 Northridge earthquake, are reported from a Canadian code perspective. Most of the damaged structures were older, nonductile, structures that do not conform to current design and detailing requirements. Concern is expressed about the seismic hazard of older Canadian structures having similar deficiencies. A significant number of parking structures suffered extensive damage and a number of precast concrete parking structures collapsed. Deficiencies in these structures include lack of proper diaphragm connections, a mix of gravity load columns with ductile framing, inappropriate number and distribution of shear walls, torsional effects caused by ramps, and the creation of short columns due to geometric features. This earthquake also demonstrated the deficiencies in connections of pre-1973 tilt-up structures. Key words: seismic design, earthquake, Northridge, structures, codes, concrete, precast concrete.

Damage to buildings due to the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake — a Canadian code perspective

1990 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 813-834 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denis Mitchell ◽  
René Tinawi ◽  
Richard G. Redwood
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Design ◽  
Soft Soil ◽  
Steel Structures ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Limit States ◽  
Loma Prieta Earthquake ◽  
Loma Prieta ◽  
October 17 ◽  
Design Earthquake ◽  
Observed Damage

Damage to building structures during the October 17, 1989, Loma Prieta earthquake prompted site visits by the authors. This paper presents examples of damage to buildings constructed with reinforced concrete, steel, masonry, and timber. The observed damage is used to illustrate some of the seismic design clauses in the 1990 National Building Code of Canada, the 1984 Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard for the Design of Concrete Structures for Buildings, and the 1989 CSA Standard for the Limit States Design of Steel Structures. The important roles played by the presence of soft soil, poor structural layouts, inadequate detailing, the lack of reinforcement in masonry, as well as inadequate connections to foundations are highlighted. Examples of the performance of upgraded structures are also given, and the concern over the presence of existing hazardous buildings in significant seismic zones in Canada is emphasized. Key words: seismic design, earthquake, Loma Prieta, structures, codes, concrete, steel, masonry, timber, upgrading.

scholarly journals Some controversial aspects of the seismic design of reinforced concrete building structures

2003 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 165-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bob Park
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Seismic Design ◽  
High Strength Concrete ◽  
Flexural Rigidity ◽  
Precast Concrete ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Steel Reinforcement ◽  
Capacity Design ◽  
Strength Concrete ◽  
Lateral Deflections

Significant differences exist between the recommendations for seismic design of the codes and guidelines for reinforced concrete of different countries. Performance criteria for building structure to avoid unacceptable damage during various levels of earthquake hazard need to be refined. More accurate recommendation for the effective flexural rigidity of reinforced concrete members are required for linear elastic structural analysis to enable better estimates of the periods of vibration and the lateral deflections of statically indeterminate structures including the effects of cracking of concrete. Current code recommended values for flexural rigidity will generally lead to estimates of the periods of vibration and lateral deflections, which are on the low side. The capacity design approach to ensure the most appropriate mechanism of yielding will occur in the event of a severe earthquake is generally recognized by codes but to varying degrees of clarity, and the degrees to which capacity design is incorporated in each code varies significantly. High strength concrete and high strength non-prestressed steel reinforcement can be used in the design of buildings but the brittle behaviour of high strength concrete and the unusable yield strength of high strength steel reinforcement need to be considered. Important differences between codes exist in the rules for the quantity of confining reinforcement placed in reinforced concrete columns to ensure ductile behaviour. Significant differences also exist between the quantities of shear and confining reinforcement required in beam-column joints and in the anchorage of length of longitudinal reinforcement passing through beam-column joints. Precast concrete structures can be designed successfully for earthquake resistance but design codes in seismic regions contain provisions for precast concrete to varying degrees.

scholarly journals From brittle to ductile

2006 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 158-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie M. Megget
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Seismic Design ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Seismic Isolation ◽  
Masonry Structures ◽  
Full Circle ◽  
Structural Engineer ◽  
Structural Engineers ◽  
Short Time

This paper traces the development of seismic structural design in New Zealand since the 1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake, with emphasis on reinforced concrete buildings. From the mainly rigid and brittle unreinforced masonry structures which behaved so poorly in the 1931 earthquake through the development of flexible ductile seismic design and base (seismic) isolation of the 60’s to 80’s to today where the structural engineer is expected to design and construct a building which will not only remain standing with little damage but will be operational a short time after the major earthquake. In some ways the structural design aims and objectives have turned full circle in the intervening 75 years. We have gone from brittle rigid structures through a period where flexibility was paramount to now where flexibility is limited and greater lateral stiffnesses are required, but with ductile elements in the structure. This paper traces the efforts of New Zealand’s pre-eminent structural engineers and scientists to make seismic design techniques world leading. In most facets they have been successful (in my view) but as I will say more than once, only time will tell!

scholarly journals An Investigation on Sheeting Acting as a Diaphragm on a Reinforced Precast Concrete Frame

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergiu-Gheorghe Țere ◽  
Bogdan Hegheș ◽  
Horea Constantinescu
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Experimental Test ◽  
Precast Concrete ◽  
Steel Structures ◽  
Concrete Frames ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Frame ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Frames ◽  
Concrete Frame ◽  
Steel Sheets ◽  
Starting Point

It is well-known that for single-storey steel structures, the framework is greatly strengthened and stiffened following the attachment of the roof, floors and walls. The panels in the roofing, flooring and side cladding are also known as “shear diaphragms” by virtue of their resistance to being deformed into parallelograms. This has been verified by on-site practical experience of many structures and design provisions are available for structural engineers. Despite the fact that for single-storey structures, the corrugated steel sheets are the standard elements in constructing the envelopes, in what concerns the reinforced concrete frames there are no guidelines nor recommendations on how to consider the diaphragm effect in structural analysis. In order to better understand the interaction between the corrugated steel sheets and the reinforced concrete frame, a real precast reinforced concrete frame structure was built for experimental testing. The aim of the experimental test is to study the diaphragm effect for reinforced concrete structures and based on the results to identify the discrepancies identified compared to steel structures. The investigation attempts to provide a starting point for future research on the stressed skin design acting on reinforced concrete frames. At the end of the article conclusions are drawn based on the experience obtained during the experimental test.

Structural damage due to the April 22, 1991, Costa Rican earthquake

1992 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 586-605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denis Mitchell ◽  
René Tinawi
Keyword(s):  
Costa Rica ◽  
Seismic Design ◽  
Structural Damage ◽  
Costa Rican ◽  
Seismic Zoning ◽  
Storage Tanks ◽  
Severe Damage ◽  
Industrial Facilities ◽  
Design Earthquake ◽  
A Site

Examples of structural damage, investigated during a site visit following the April 22, 1991, Costa Rican earthquake, are presented. Some aspects of the seismic zoning and the seismicity of Costa Rica are discussed. Severe damage to schools, residential dwellings, a hospital, hotels, and roadways is reported. Damage and collapse of bridges due to severe ground movements, pile failures, failure of restrainers, loss of support, and embankment failures are illustrated. Damage to industrial facilities, including examples of failures of cylindrical storage tanks, due to severe sloshing and buckling is highlighted. Key words: seismic design, earthquake, Costa Rica, buildings, bridges, codes, industrial facilities, storage tanks.

Fiber-reinforced concrete in precast concrete applications: Research leads to innovative products

PCI Journal ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 33-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nemkumar Banthia ◽  
Vivek Bindiganavile ◽  
John Jones ◽  
Jeff Novak
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Precast Concrete ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Innovative Products

Seismic Design Methodology for Precast Concrete Diaphragms Part 2: Research Program

PCI Journal ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 14-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert B. Fleischman ◽  
S.K. Ghosh ◽  
Clay J. Naito ◽  
Ge Wan ◽  
José Restrepo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Design ◽  
Research Program ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Precast Concrete
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