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Optimization of ductility in concrete ductile frames
An investigation of the parameters affecting the optimization of curvature ductility in a reinforced concrete frame sub-assembly subjected to seismic loads is presented using the feasible directions method. Four design variables are used: width of beam cross section, effective depth of cross-section, area of tension steel, and compression reinforcing. Two other variables, concrete compressive strength and yield strength of reinforcement, are treated as preassigned parameters because these quantities are usually taken as integer values in structural design. Curvature ductility is maximized for a given demand moment when one uses: the lowest yield strength steel and the highest concrete strength available; equal amounts of tension and compression reinforcement; the largest cross-section permitted by the design constraints; and sufficient reinforcement to just satisfy the demand moment constraint.
Optimization of ductility in concrete ductile frames
An investigation of the parameters affecting the optimization of curvature ductility in a reinforced concrete frame sub-assembly subjected to seismic loads is presented using the feasible directions method. Four design variables are used: width of beam cross section, effective depth of cross-section, area of tension steel, and compression reinforcing. Two other variables, concrete compressive strength and yield strength of reinforcement, are treated as preassigned parameters because these quantities are usually taken as integer values in structural design. Curvature ductility is maximized for a given demand moment when one uses: the lowest yield strength steel and the highest concrete strength available; equal amounts of tension and compression reinforcement; the largest cross-section permitted by the design constraints; and sufficient reinforcement to just satisfy the demand moment constraint.
Optimization of ductility in concrete ductile frames
Sabol, Thomas A. (author)
Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems ; 3 ; 133-142
1986-09-01
10 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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