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Seismic behaviour of eccentrically braced frames
AbstractIn the past, the analysis of the seismic behaviour of eccentrically braced frames designed in fulfilment of capacity design principles has highlighted the significant role of the link overstrength factor. The link overstrength factor is, however, unable to explain many seismic responses because it is defined on the basis of the sole elastic behaviour of structures. To achieve thorough comprehension of the seismic behaviour of eccentrically braced systems, a new parameter, called damage distribution capacity factor, is defined here. The proposed parameter is calculated on the basis of the inelastic structural behaviour and is intended to evaluate the effect of premature yielding of links on the ability of structures to develop significant inelastic behaviour of all links prior to link failure. The paper discusses the distribution of the damage distribution capacity factor in eccentrically braced structures designed in accordance with capacity design principles and the influence of this parameter on the seismic response of structures. Finally, an analytical relation is defined between overstrength factor of links, damage distribution capacity factor and plastic rotation of links to obtain quantitative evaluation of the structural damage of eccentrically braced structures upon first failure of links.
Seismic behaviour of eccentrically braced frames
AbstractIn the past, the analysis of the seismic behaviour of eccentrically braced frames designed in fulfilment of capacity design principles has highlighted the significant role of the link overstrength factor. The link overstrength factor is, however, unable to explain many seismic responses because it is defined on the basis of the sole elastic behaviour of structures. To achieve thorough comprehension of the seismic behaviour of eccentrically braced systems, a new parameter, called damage distribution capacity factor, is defined here. The proposed parameter is calculated on the basis of the inelastic structural behaviour and is intended to evaluate the effect of premature yielding of links on the ability of structures to develop significant inelastic behaviour of all links prior to link failure. The paper discusses the distribution of the damage distribution capacity factor in eccentrically braced structures designed in accordance with capacity design principles and the influence of this parameter on the seismic response of structures. Finally, an analytical relation is defined between overstrength factor of links, damage distribution capacity factor and plastic rotation of links to obtain quantitative evaluation of the structural damage of eccentrically braced structures upon first failure of links.
Seismic behaviour of eccentrically braced frames
Bosco, M. (author) / Rossi, P.P. (author)
Engineering Structures ; 31 ; 664-674
2008-11-03
11 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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