自复位单向摩擦阻尼器梁桥数值#br# 模拟及混合试验

传统梁桥在地震作用下,支座容易产生较大的残余变形。针对这一问题提出将传统梁桥支座替换为聚四氟乙烯滑板支座,并在主梁和盖梁之间安装自复位单向摩擦阻尼器,形成自复位单向摩擦阻尼器梁桥。首先,将有预加力的自复位单向摩擦阻尼器等效为一个无预加力的阻尼器单元和一个无耗能能力的双线性弹簧单元组成的并联体系,采用OpenSees模拟其本构关系。进一步,以一4跨自复位单向摩擦阻尼器连续梁桥为对象,对其进行地震动记录输入下的动力分析,同时,将桥梁1#墩的阻尼器和支座作为试验子结构,其他部分作为数值子结构进行混合试验,考察地震作用下的桥梁位移和内力响应。数值分析和混合试验的结果对比表明：文章对阻尼器的等效处理是合理的且自复位单向摩擦阻尼器梁桥具有良好的隔震和自复位能力。     

扇形铅黏弹性阻尼器综合设计及加固框架抗震性能分析

为研究扇形铅黏弹性阻尼器与加固框架结构之间的匹配关系及其对加固框架抗震性能的影响规律,用ABAQUS软件建立了对比空框架和加固框架的精细化有限元模型,结合试验试件骨架曲线及破坏形态验证了其合理性。提出扇形铅黏弹性阻尼器加固框架的综合设计原则,设定阻尼器扇形有效半径与框架柱净高之比为设计尺寸比,在此基础上,对不同设计尺寸比的加固框架进行对比分析。分析结果表明,合理设置的扇形铅黏弹性阻尼器可以显著提高加固框架的抗震性能,保护梁柱节点核心区;当设计尺寸比取值超过0.24时,会导致加固试件较早达到峰值荷载,但其后承载力又急剧衰减;建议扇形铅黏弹性阻尼器加固框架的设计尺寸比宜控制在0.1~0.2之间,实际设计中应依据不同加固需求选取相应的设计尺寸比。     

框架-核心筒高层混合结构的三维空间弹塑性抗震分析

准确预测结构在强震作用下的非线性行为,对评估结构抗震设计的安全性具有重要意义。在总结了现有的结构弹塑性分析模型基础上,以通用有限元程序MSC.MARC为平台开发了一系列新的结构弹塑性分析模型。通过对试验的模拟,表明这些模型可以直接将构件的非线性节点力(轴力、剪力和弯矩)、节点变形(平动和转动)和材料的非线性应力-应变行为联系起来,能够较好地模拟各种复杂受力构件的滞回行为和轴力-双向弯曲-剪切耦合行为。同时,借助通用有限元程序的前后处理功能和非线性计算功能,这些模型可以细致地模拟地震作用下整体结构的三维非线性地震响应。利用所开发的分析模型,对一个复杂框架-核心筒高层混合结构实际工程进行了弹塑性动力时程分析,较好的模拟了该工程结构在地震作用下的复杂抗震行为,并根据不同强度地震作用下的分析结果,说明该工程外框架与4个子筒组成的核心筒可组成有效的双重抗震结构体系,并具有连梁、子筒和外框架三道抗震防线,为工程抗震设计提供依据。     

An overview of the development of the hybrid method for seismic vulnerability assessment of buildings

The paper presents in a chronological and systematic way the development of the hybrid method for seismic vulnerability assessment of structures, which combines the use of empirical databases of earthquake damage with the results of nonlinear analysis of representative structural models. The key concepts and milestones in the development of the method are identified, and selected examples of its application are summarised. The first part of the paper focuses on the derivation of hybrid damage probability matrices and the second one with the derivation of fragility curves for reinforced concrete and masonry buildings. Finally, some general conclusions are drawn and directions of future research on the hybrid approach are suggested.     

Experimental evaluation of the seismic performance of steel MRFs with compressed elastomer dampers using large-scale real-time hybrid simulation

Real-time hybrid simulation combines experimental testing and numerical simulation, and thus is a viable experimental technique for evaluating the effectiveness of supplemental damping devices for seismic hazard mitigation. This paper presents an experimental program based on the use of the real-time hybrid simulation method to verify the performance-based seismic design of a two story, four-bay steel moment resisting frame (MRF) equipped with compressed elastomer dampers. The laboratory specimens, referred to as experimental substructures, are two individual compressed elastomer dampers with the remainder of the building modeled as an analytical substructure. The proposed experimental technique enables an ensemble of ground motions to be applied to the building, resulting in various levels of damage, without the need to repair the experimental substructures, since the damage will be within the analytical substructure. Statistical experimental response results incorporating the ground motion variability show that a steel MRF with compressed elastomer dampers can be designed to perform better than conventional steel special moment resisting frames (SMRFs), even when the MRF with dampers is significantly lighter in weight than the conventional MRF.     

Study on seismic performance of a super‐tall steel–concrete hybrid structure

Many steel–concrete hybrid buildings have been built in China. The seismic performance of such hybrid system is much more complicated than that of steel structure or reinforced concrete (RC) structure. A steel–concrete hybrid frame‐tube super‐tall building structure with new type of shear walls to be built in a district of seismic intensity 8 in China was studied for its structural complexity and irregularity. Both model test and numerical simulation were applied to obtain the detailed knowledge of seismic performance for this structure. First, a 1/30 scaled model structure was tested on the shaking table under different levels of earthquakes. The failure process and mechanism of the model structure are presented here. Nonlinear time‐history analysis of the prototype structure was then conducted by using the software PERFORM‐3D. The dynamic characteristics, inter‐story drift ratios and energy dissipation conditions are introduced. On the basis of the comparison between the deformation demand and capacity of main structural components at individual performance level under different earthquake level, the seismic performance at the member level was also evaluated. Despite the structural complexity and code‐exceeding height, both experimental and analytical results indicate that the overall seismic performance of the structure meet the requirements of the Chinese design code. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Seismic performance of steel MRF building with nonlinear viscous dampers

This paper presents an experimental study of the seismic response of a 0.6-scale three-story seismicresistant building structure consisting of a moment resisting frame (MRF) with reduced beam sections (RBS), and a frame with nonlinear viscous dampers and associated bracing (called the DBF). The emphasis is on assessing the seismic performance for the design basis earthquake (DBE) and maximum considered earthquake (MCE). Three MRF designs were studied, with the MRF designed for 100%, 75%, and 60%, respectively, of the required base shear design strength determined according to ASCE 7-10. The DBF with nonlinear viscous dampers was designed to control the lateral drift demands. Earthquake simulations using ensembles of DBE and MCE ground motions were conducted using the real-time hybrid simulation method. The results show the drift demand and damage that occurs in the MRF under seismic loading. Overall, the results show that a high level of seismic performance can be achieved under DBE and MCE ground motions, even for a building structure designed for as little as 60% of the base shear design strength required by ASCE 7-10 for a structure without dampers.     

Seismic fragility analysis of concrete encased frame‐reinforced concrete core tube hybrid structure based on quasi‐static cyclic test

Concrete‐encased frame‐core tube hybrid structural system has been widely employed in high‐rise buildings. This paper intends to analyze the seismic fragility of this structural system under ground motion excitation. The quasistatic cyclic test on a 1/5‐scaled, 10‐story three‐bay specimen is introduced. Fiber‐based finite element model is developed and integrated with numerical techniques that would be able to simulate the nonlinear response based on the OpenSees program. As the model is verified by the experimental data, a series of incremental dynamic analyses (IDAs) considering different frame‐tube stiffness ratios are carried out. IDA curves are drawn to describe each structural performance state. Fragility curves and probabilistic demand models are proposed for quantifying failure probability. The collapse margin ratio is employed to evaluate the collapse probability. The result shows that the collapse probability under rare earthquake still meets the requirement of Applied Technology Committee‐63 Report. The hybrid structure is proved to perform superior collapse resistance ability. The proper increase in the stiffness of core tube can reduce the collapse probability and enhance the collapse resistance capacity.     

Fragility assessment of high‐rise reinforced concrete buildings considering the effects of shear wall contributions

The effect of shear wall configurations on seismic responses of high‐rise RC buildings is investigated in this paper using fragility analysis method. Four lower high‐rise RC buildings that have the same plan dimensions and height but are different in configurations in lateral force resisting systems, were firstly designed following the standard code procedure. To consider uncertainties in earthquake motions, 16 real ground motion pairs were selected and scaled, then applied orthogonally to the four RC building models during the Incremental Dynamic Analysis (IDA). Fragility relationships were therefore derived based on the IDA results for the three limit states including slight damage, moderate damage and collapse to show the probabilistic comparison of seismic responses among the four buildings in both x and y‐directions. It was observed that generally adding shear walls will improve buildings' seismic performance at all limit states. However, shear wall configuration also plays a significant role in seismic behavior of the lower high‐rise regular RC buildings' and internal shear walls are generally more effective than external shear walls in improving building's seismic resistance. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Quantification of seismic performance factors for self‐centering controlled rocking special concentrically braced frame

Modern self‐centering controlled rocking special concentrically braced frame (SC‐CR SCBF) is capable of reducing structural damage compared with conventional buildings following an earthquake. This investigation quantifies three seismic performance factors, including over‐strength factor (Ω₀), period‐based ductility (μ_T) and response modification coefficient (R), for low‐ and mid‐rise SC‐CR SCBFs. Nonlinear static analysis is conducted to derive Ω₀ and μ_T factors for 12 SC‐CR archetypes. Validity of trial R coefficient is also evaluated using a collapse‐based assessment procedure by comparing adjusted collapse margin ratios with the established acceptance criteria. Results indicate that the Ω₀ and μ_T factors are in the range of 1.39 to 2.29 and 12.25 to 29.0, respectively, and R of 8 is proposed for design of SC‐CR archetypes. A reliability study is also performed to examine the effects of modeling and ground motion parameters on the safety margin of designed SC‐CR archetypes with the proposed R value. Results indicate that the design of mid‐rise space archetypes in high‐seismicity regions with the R coefficient of 8 is more reliable than that of the low‐rise perimeter ones in low‐seismicity regions. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Optimal placement of metallic dampers for seismic upgrading of multistory buildings based on a cost‐effectiveness criterion using genetic algorithm

In this paper, an optimal placement methodology for metallic dampers is proposed to upgrade the seismic performance of multistory buildings. Most previous studies on optimal damper placement (ODP) problems have been focused on minimizing the seismic responses, whereas the present study aims to utilize the minimum total cost of dampers to achieve a prescribed level of seismic response. To this end, the optimization objective is constructed based on a cost‐effectiveness criterion, and the optimization constraint is defined based on a desired level of seismic response. An improved integer‐coded genetic algorithm is presented for solving the ODP problem. A 16‐story shear building is illustrated to verify the proposed optimal placement methodology. It is shown that the proposed methodology can be used to achieve the predetermined performance level while minimizing the retrofitting cost. Moreover, different algorithms, objective functions, and levels of accuracy on the optimization are also compared. Finally, a two‐step optimization approach is proposed for achieving better placement schemes with less computational efforts.     

The effect of roof systems on seismic performance of reinforced concrete frame‐bent main building of large‐scale thermal power plant

The roof systems of turbine hall in large‐scale thermal power plant are often simulated by approximate rigid beam model. Wenchuan earthquake again revealed the frequent destruction of these roof systems. In this study, three kinds of general roof systems as space grid, trapezoid steel roof truss and reinforced concrete (RC) mansard roof truss were considered. Also, the numerical model of RC frame‐bent main building in large‐scale thermal power plant was established. Seismic performance of main building was compared with approximate rigid beam model, and the damage mechanism of roof systems was also investigated. The results indicate that the response calculation of frame part by rigid beam model is feasible, and roof systems give most contribution to the response of bent part. After considering roof systems, overall collaborative performance is enhanced, but bent part is still unable to become a second defence part after shear walls fail. The torsional irregularity of roof systems is very serious, and more attentions should be paid to the bearing shear failure of space grid and components strength failure of RC roof systems. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.