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Incremental Dynamic Analysis of Existing Steel Braced Frame Buildings in Moderate Seismic Zones
Concentrically braced frames (CBF) are among the most popular structural systems used in Eastern Canada for low- and middle-rise buildings. Across southern Quebec, in the area of St. Lawrence and Ottawa River valleys, existing vulnerable buildings, designed and built prior to the development of modern seismic design codes are at risk due to an increase in earthquake activity. This study is focused on the seismic assessment of 3- and 6-storey CBF buildings located in Montreal and Quebec that were designed based on the 1980 Canadian code provisions. Using incremental dynamic analysis and the fitted fragility curves, the probability of failure of selected structures are estimated. It is concluded that both low- and middle-rise CBF buildings located in Montreal and Quebec are exposed to earthquake damage risk.
Incremental Dynamic Analysis of Existing Steel Braced Frame Buildings in Moderate Seismic Zones
Concentrically braced frames (CBF) are among the most popular structural systems used in Eastern Canada for low- and middle-rise buildings. Across southern Quebec, in the area of St. Lawrence and Ottawa River valleys, existing vulnerable buildings, designed and built prior to the development of modern seismic design codes are at risk due to an increase in earthquake activity. This study is focused on the seismic assessment of 3- and 6-storey CBF buildings located in Montreal and Quebec that were designed based on the 1980 Canadian code provisions. Using incremental dynamic analysis and the fitted fragility curves, the probability of failure of selected structures are estimated. It is concluded that both low- and middle-rise CBF buildings located in Montreal and Quebec are exposed to earthquake damage risk.
Incremental Dynamic Analysis of Existing Steel Braced Frame Buildings in Moderate Seismic Zones
Tirca, Lucia (author) / Serban, Ovidiu (author) / Wang, Ming Zheng (author) / Di Modica, Domenic (author)
Structures Congress 2013 ; 2013 ; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Structures Congress 2013 ; 2298-2309
2013-04-30
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
Incremental Dynamic Analysis of Existing Steel Braced Frame Buildings in Moderate Seismic Zones
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