Seismic Performance and Failure Mechanism Study of Double Deck Bridges by Pushover Analysis

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Zhang ◽  
Jiang Yi ◽  
Jianzhong Li
Keyword(s):  
Failure Mechanism ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Pushover Analysis ◽  
Mechanism Study

Analysis of Seismic Performance of RC Frames with Centrally Reinforced Columns

2013 ◽  
Vol 671-674 ◽  
pp. 1319-1323
Author(s):  
Zi Xue Lei ◽  
Yu Hang Han ◽  
San Sheng Dong ◽  
Jun Qing Guo
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Pushover Analysis ◽  
Seismic Load ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Rc Columns ◽  
Rc Column ◽  
Rc Frames ◽  
Load Carrying

A centrally reinforced column is a new type of RC columns, formed by providing a reinforcement skeleton at the central part of the cross section of an ordinary RC column. Tests have shown that as compared with an ordinary RC column, this type of columns has a higher load carrying capacity and ductility. From the pushover analysis of a frame composed of ordinary RC columns and one consisting of centrally reinforced columns, their seismic performance under seismic load of 9-degree intensity was studied according to Chinese code, including target displacements, story-level displacements, interstory drifts, appearance and development of plastic hinges. The results indicate that although the dimensions of cross sections of columns in the frame with centrally reinforced columns are smaller than those of the ordinary frame, the former still has a higher overall load carrying capacity and seismic performance than the latter.

Seismic Performance Assessment of Offshore Reinforced Concrete Bridges Using the Force Analogy Method

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (05) ◽  
pp. 1550012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Zhang ◽  
Hong-Nan Li ◽  
Gang Li
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Performance Assessment ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Pushover Analysis ◽  
Chloride Ions ◽  
Initial Stiffness ◽  
Seismic Performance Assessment ◽  
Analogy Method ◽  
Plastic Mechanism

In this paper, the seismic performance of offshore reinforced concrete (RC) bridges during their life cycle periods is assessed by the pushover analysis based on the concept of the force analogy method (FAM). The governing equations and implementation process of the proposed pushover method are first derived. The material nonlinearity is modeled by the local plastic mechanism, which is capable of simulating the monotonic strength hardening and softening behaviors of RC piers. The chloride ions corrosion effect for the RC bridges located in coastal areas is considered by using the deterioration model for the mechanical property of reinforcement steel. Besides, structural stability against overturning is considered by incorporating the geometric nonlinearity with the FAM. Since the initial stiffness matrices remain constant through the computation process, the advantages of the FAM, such as high efficiency and stability, are retained. A numerical example is carried out to illustrate the process of seismic performance assessment for offshore RC bridges with the FAM.

Strengthening Research in the Longitudinal Frames of Prefabricated Structures with Viscous Dampers

2013 ◽  
Vol 671-674 ◽  
pp. 782-785
Author(s):  
Bin He ◽  
Jin Lai Pang ◽  
Cheng Qing Liu
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Pushover Analysis ◽  
Vertical Direction ◽  
Time History ◽  
Nonlinear Time History Analysis ◽  
Viscous Dampers ◽  
Existing Building ◽  
Concrete Frame ◽  
Uniform Drift ◽  
Nonlinear Time History

For the lack of research in the longitudinal frame of prefabricated structure for its weak lateral stiffness, pushover analysis is conducted to evaluate the seismic performance of a fabricated concrete frame. Based on case study, the strengthening strategies with viscous dampers are analyzed. In view of the undesirable drift distribution and failure mode in the existing building, it is believed that arrangement of dampers should be designed to attain a uniform drift distribution. Based on the nonlinear time history analysis method, the strategy of damper allocation in vertical direction of the structure is investigated .Results indicate that a proper design might be attained based on the property of existing system, leading to a uniform drift distribution and better seismic performance.

Study on the Seismic Performance of Shear Wall Structure with Unidirectional Wall Frames Based on Pushover Analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 353-356 ◽  
pp. 1976-1980
Author(s):  
Kang Yuan ◽  
Ying Min Li ◽  
Song Bai Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Plastic Hinge ◽  
Pushover Analysis ◽  
Shear Wall ◽  
Wall Structure ◽  
Deformation Characteristics ◽  
Displacement Angle ◽  
Earthquake Action ◽  
Overturning Moment

In the paper, the equation of stiff characteristic coefficient of shear wall structure with unidirectional wall frames was derived, the deformation characteristics of structure with different wall frames ratio and height were analyzed. Through pushover analysis, the seismic performance of structures were evaluated by interlayer displacement angle and plastic hinge development process. Under earthquake action, increase of wall frames ratio will make plastic deformation increase and maximum interlayer displacement floor move down.The bottom of structure is the weak region, the short wall limbs of wall frames are the weak structural vertical members. The research results show that the wall frames bring adverse effects on the structural seismic performance, so the different design meathods should be carried out according to the overturning moment proportion of wall frames.

Seismic Performance Analysis of a High-Rise Structure with Multi-Short Columns

2014 ◽  
Vol 578-579 ◽  
pp. 137-140
Author(s):  
Ri Rong Fu ◽  
Lan Wen Li ◽  
Xin Yan Yuan ◽  
Kang Ning Liu ◽  
Ran Li
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Pushover Analysis ◽  
Seismic Intensity ◽  
Wall Structure ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Weak Beam ◽  
Short Columns ◽  
Beam Design ◽  
Rare Earthquake ◽  
Shear Frame

This paper aimed at a tall frame-shear wall structure contains multi-short columns, and did pushover analysis to this structure with finite element software, and evaluated its seismic performance under rare earthquake in seismic intensity of 6 degrees. It concluded that the structure can meet the "earthquake does not fall" seismic requirements, and will not appear the cut destruction of shear frame short columns, and can achieve "strong column weak beam" design requirements.

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