scholarly journals Macro-Modelling Approach for the In-Plane Cyclic Response of Cold-Formed Steel Partition Walls

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (22) ◽  
pp. 8163
Author(s):  
Dong-Hyeon Shin ◽  
Hyung-Joon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Model ◽  
Structural Damage ◽  
Damage Mechanism ◽  
Dissipated Energy ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Partition Wall ◽  
Cyclic Response ◽  
Partition Walls ◽  
Cold Formed Steel ◽  
Modelling Approach

Past earthquakes demonstrate that non-structural elements could be vulnerable to a relatively low intensity ground shaking which induces negligible structural damage. The study aims to improve previously developed macro-models of cold-formed steel (CFS) partition walls to properly capture their in-plane cyclic response and damage states of important components in a CFS partition wall under imposed excitation. An effective analytical modelling approach is adopted for a simple modelling procedure and less computational effort. The proposed analysis model of partition walls consisting of several lumped spring elements is verified using direct comparison with two full scale CFS partition wall tests. The analytical and experimental results are compared in terms of force–displacement relations, dissipated energy, and an influential damage mechanism of components consisting of partition walls. The comparison shows that the analytical model well captures the experimental response such as the overall strength and stiffness degradation and pinching behavior. Moreover, the damage mechanism predicted by the analytical model is in good agreement with that observed during the tests.

Analytical model for the in-plane seismic performance of cold-formed steel-framed gypsum partition walls

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 619-634 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esmaeel Rahmanishamsi ◽  
Siavash Soroushian ◽  
Emmanuel M. Maragakis
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Model ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Partition Walls ◽  
Cold Formed Steel

Experimental Seismic Fragility of Cold-Formed Steel Framed Gypsum Partition Walls

2013 ◽  
Vol 139 (8) ◽  
pp. 1285-1293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Retamales ◽  
Ryan Davies ◽  
Gilberto Mosqueda ◽  
Andre Filiatrault
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Fragility ◽  
Partition Walls ◽  
Cold Formed Steel

Multistable Cosine-Curved Dome System for Elastic Energy Dissipation

2019 ◽  
Vol 86 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mansour Alturki ◽  
Rigoberto Burgueño
Keyword(s):  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Nonlinear Behavior ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Bistable System ◽  
Dissipated Energy ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Hysteretic Response

This paper presents a new energy dissipation system composed of multistable cosine-curved domes (CCD) connected in series. The system exhibits multiple consecutive snap-through and snap-back buckling behavior with a hysteretic response. The response of the CCDs is within the elastic regime and hence the system's original configuration is fully recoverable. Numerical studies and experimental tests were conducted on the geometric properties of the individual CCD units and their number in the system to examine the force–displacement and energy dissipation characteristics. Finite element analysis (FEA) was performed to simulate the response of the system to develop a multilinear analytical model for the hysteretic response that considers the nonlinear behavior of the system. The model was used to study the energy dissipation characteristics of the system. Experimental tests on 3D printed specimens were conducted to analyze the system and validate numerical results. Results show that the energy dissipation mainly depends on the number and the apex height-to-thickness ratio of the CCD units. The developed multilinear analytical model yields conservative yet accurate values for the dissipated energy of the system. The proposed system offered reliable high energy dissipation with a maximum loss factor value of 0.14 for a monostable (self-recoverable) system and higher for a bistable system.

scholarly journals Seismic Damage Model of Bridge Piers Subjected to Biaxial Loading Considering the Impact of Energy Dissipation

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shangshun Lin ◽  
Zhanghua Xia ◽  
Jian Xia
Keyword(s):  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Structural Damage ◽  
Biaxial Loading ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Damage Model ◽  
Damage Index ◽  
Seismic Damage ◽  
Bridge Piers ◽  
Dissipated Energy ◽  
The Impact

The large degradation of the mechanical performance of hollow reinforced concrete (RC) bridge piers subjected to multi-dimensional earthquakes has not been thoroughly assessed. This paper aims to improve the existing seismic damage model to assess the seismic properties of tall, hollow RC piers subjected to pseudo-static, biaxial loading. Cyclic bilateral loading tests on fourteen 1/14-scale pier specimens with different slenderness ratios, axial load ratios, and transverse reinforcement ratios were carried out to investigate the damage propagation and the cumulative dissipated energy with displacement loads. By considering the influence of energy dissipation on structural damage, a new damage model (M-Usami model) was developed to assess the damage characteristics of hollow RC piers. The results present four consecutive damage stages during the loading process: (a) cracking on concrete surface, (b) yielding of longitudinal reinforcements; (c) spalling of concrete, and (d) collapsing of pier after the concrete crushed and the longitudinal bars ruptured due to the flexural failure. The damage level caused by the seismic waves can be reduced by designing specimens with a good seismic energy dissipation capacity. The theoretical damage index values calculated by the M-Usami model agreed well with the experimental observations. The developed M-Usami model can provide insights into the approaches to assessing the seismic damage of hollow RC piers subjected to bilateral seismic excitations.

Study on Estimation Method for Seismic Safety Margin of 3D Piping System With Degradation: Establishing Elasto-Plastic Analysis Model

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akira Mikami ◽  
Makoto Udagawa ◽  
Hajime Takada
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Model ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Safety Margin ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Piping System ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Average Amplitude ◽  
Seismic Safety ◽  
Dynamic Analyses ◽  
Plastic Analysis

The authors have proposed an analytical model by which they can simulate the experimental results of a piping system with full circumferential 48% thinning at an elbow or two elbows. A series of elasto-plastic analyses has been carried out in order to investigate the experimental behavior of the piping system. Dynamic analyses describe the ratcheting behavior and the average amplitude of the opening-closing displacement at elbows relatively well. And then static analyses describe ratcheting and ovaling of the cross section of pipes fairy well.

A Study on the Stability of a Mast Structure for Erecting a Large Crane

2011 ◽  
Vol 110-116 ◽  
pp. 1483-1490
Author(s):  
Hoon Hyung Jung ◽  
Chae Sil Kim
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Gantry Crane ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The One ◽  
Two Stages

This paper describes a finite element structural analysis model and determines analysis methods appropriate for determining the stability of the mast of a crane. This analysis model allows various analysis approaches to be applied to the conditions affecting the construction of a large gantry crane in order to ensure the stability of the mast of the crane. The finite element method is used as a way to construct an analytical model that can help ensure the stability of the mast in two stages. The model is used in a two-stage analytical process that takes into account the conditions of the model. In this way, the model can be used to judge the stability of the mast. By allowing variation in the analysis approach used for the crane mast, the analysis model may be changed if the conditions of the one-girder gantry crane require. Designers may apply this method for the active analysis of the stability of a crane mast.

Shake table testing of bookcase – partition wall systems

2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 664-676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andre Filiatrault ◽  
Steven Kuan ◽  
Robert Tremblay
Keyword(s):  
Fragility Curves ◽  
Companion Paper ◽  
Shake Table ◽  
Free Standing ◽  
Shake Table Tests ◽  
Partition Wall ◽  
Partition Walls ◽  
Building Components ◽  
Functional Components ◽  
Nonstructural Building Components

This paper describes the seismic (shake table) tests conducted on bookcase – partition wall systems. These nonstructural building components can be considered acceleration sensitive (or motion sensitive) rather than drift sensitive. The shake table floor motions used for the seismic testing are described in a companion paper. One bookcase fully loaded with books and two different cantilevered partition wall systems were considered in the shake table tests. Nine different configurations of these free-standing nonstructural building components were tested. For each configuration, three different seismic hazard levels were considered for the motions at the second floor level of a six-storey building designed for two different densely populated Canadian cities (Montréal and Vancouver). A total of 485 shake table tests were conducted in this experimental investigation. The experimental results indicated that pounding between unanchored bookcases and partition walls is very beneficial to the dynamic response of the bookcases, as it prevents resonance from occurring. Also, the seismic performance of bookcases improved dramatically by the proper installation of seismic restraint systems. Experimental fragility curves for overturning of tall bookcases are presented.Key words: bookcases, earthquakes, fragility, interior partition walls, nonstructural, operational and functional components, pounding, seismic restraints, shake table.

scholarly journals Experimental fragility analysis of cold-formed steel-framed partition wall systems

2016 ◽  
Vol 103 ◽  
pp. 115-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig Jenkins ◽  
Siavash Soroushian ◽  
Esmaeel Rahmanishamsi ◽  
E. Manos Maragakis
Keyword(s):  
Fragility Analysis ◽  
Partition Wall ◽  
Cold Formed Steel
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