Seismic Behaviors of Frames in Frame Wall Structures under Rare Earthquakes on the Zone of Fortification Intensity 8 in China

To investigate the seismic behaviors of frames in frame wall structures (dual system), which may be different from those of frame structures, two frame wall structures were designed conforming to current Chinese design codes. One is a twenty four story building on the Zone of Fortification Intensity 8 (0.3g), and the other is a thirty story building on the Zone of Fortification Intensity 8 (0.2g). Then inelastic dynamic response analyses of the two structures were conducted with series of inputs of ground motions in a rare earthquake level. The seismic behaviors of the two structures were investigated preliminarily. It was found that the columns and beams of the frames in the frame wall structures did not experienced yielding under strong earthquake, while coupled beams in walls were the major energy dissipation elements with their post yielding plasticity. And the bases of some walls formed hinges as well. The reasons for the frames of dual system remained non yielding states were analyzed and discussed from the aspects of their favorable load carrying state and strengthening measures for them in dual systems in Chinese design codes. A preliminary proposal was made that it may be feasible to loosen moderately some seismic fortification measures concerning the frame in the dual system with a height exceeding 60m on the Zone of Fortification Intensity 8.     

Inelastic Seismic Response of Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures Reinforced with HRB500 Steel Bars

To achieve sustainable development of construction industry, the application of HRB500 reinforcement with high strength and high ductility in RC structures is being promoted in civil and structural engineering in China. But few studies focus on seismic behaviors of RC structures reinforced with HRB500 bars. In this analysis, three RC frame structures on the Zone of Fortification Intensity 8 (0.3g) in China reinforced with HRB500, HRB400 and HRB335 bars respectively, are designed confirming to the latest draft of the revising Code for the Design of Concrete Structures. Then inelastic seismic response analyses of the three frames with multiple inputs of ground motions are conducted. The seismic response rules and seismic performances of the RC frame reinforced with HRB500 bars are compared with those frames reinforced with HRB400 and HRB335 bars. The analytical results indicate that under ground motions in rare earthquake level, the maximum displacements of the frame reinforced with HRB500 bars are roughly the same as those of the frames reinforced with HRB400 and HRB335 bars, while the rotation ductility demand of elements in the former structure is smaller than those of elements in the latter structures. It is also found that the frame reinforced with HRB500 bars develops a plastic energy dissipation mechanism that is dominated by beam hinges under major earthquake, and the maximum inter storey drift of the frame can satisfy the requirement in the Code for the RC Frame Structures.     

the rationality of plane model simplifying three dimension frame in seismic response analysis

A finite element model based on the flexibility method and a fiber section model of nonlinear beam column elements was adopted within the OpenSees framework. A typical multistory reinforced concrete 3D frame designed in accordance with the Chinese building code and a representative plane frame parallel to the X axis were used as examples. The relationships of the responses obtained from the plane and 3D models were studied by comparing global and local seismic responses of the frame, and by taking the responses of the 3D model under unidirectional earthquake action as a medium for comparison. Because the results show the global responses of the plane model are similar to those of the 3D model, it is reasonable to replace the 3D model with the plane model when examining global seismic responses. The local responses are evidently different. For the plane model under unidirectional action, numerous plastic hinges develop at the beam ends. Many more plastic hinges at column ends exist than in beams for the 3D model under bi directional action. Column ductility demands obviously exceed those of beams. The frame tends to develop a column sway mechanism, implying that simplified plane analysis model significantly underestimates the seismic responses of the 3D frame column.     

Experimental Study on a Prestressed Frame of Two Spans Under Unsymmetric Load

By the experimental study on a full-dimensioned prestressed frame of two spans, the relative factors are analyzed such as relative height of equivalent compression zone in critical section, secondary moment, ratio of beam rigidity to column and development of cracks in the top of columns etc., which influence the moment distribution of the post-tensioned prestressed concrete frame from the side of internal force redistribution. It is believed that that the factors of relative height of concrete equivalent compression zone and secondary moment influence the moment modulation in most degree, and ratio of column rigidity to beam also plays a part in the moment modulation to some extent. Second, the plastic joints of frame with excessive spans exit in the span which endure the whole load, at last the whole frame is destroyed because of the destruction of the loading frame, the influence to the non-loading span is little.     

Y形偏心支撑高强钢框架结构抗震性能

在Y形偏心支撑高强钢框架结构抗震性振动台试验的基础上,建立了试验试件的有限元模型,并验证了分析的正确性。设计了一个9层的Y形偏心支撑高强钢框架结构,以耗能梁段长度、耗能梁段腹板高厚比、高跨比为参数,对9层结构进行了非线性动力时程分析,研究了以上参数对结构抗震性能的影响。研究结果表明,改变耗能梁段长度、高跨比对结构层间侧移、耗能梁段性能、框架柱弯矩、耗能能力均有不同程度的影响,对框架柱轴力、基底剪力无显著影响;改变耗能梁段腹板高厚比对结构耗能能力有影响,对结构层间侧移、耗能梁段性能、框架柱受力、基底剪力无显著影响,并给出了相关设计建议。     

Experimental Investigation of "Column with Weaker Beam" Frame and "Column with Equally Strong Beam" Frame

By the way of experiment and analysis of two "one story and one bay" reinforced concrete frames, namely a "beam with weaker column" frame and a "column with equally strong beam" frame, the features of internal force redistribution are investigated and an elementary comparison about bending moment redistribution of three kinds of frames namely the "column with weaker beam", "beam with weaker column" and "column with equally strong beam" is given. Through this comparison, the objective existence of such "three kinds of frame" is proven, the moment redistribution is different for each frame and for the moment modulation, the elastic moment diagram and the difference of the internal force redistribution in different frames should be considered together.     

Comparative Study on Plastic Hinges of Prestressed Concrete Frames Under Vertical or Horizontal Loads

In With one-storey, two-span prestressed frames, a comparative study is done between under vertical and horizontal loads. The studies include the pattern of the plastic hinges occurring and, the demanded and available rotational capability of the hinges in critical sections. The relative height of compression zone and prestressed degree are considered. The result indicates that there is much difference in the pattern of the plastic hinge occurring when each plastic hinge has enough rotational capability. The beams can finish a full redistribution of internal force under vertical loads, but not under horizontal loads. Moreover, as increasing of the relative height of compression zone, a stronger rotational capability of hinges will be demanded to finish a full redistribution under vertical loads when a weaker rotational capacity will be needed under horizontal loads.     

Seismic Assessment of RC Frame Structure Based on New Design Codes

The national structural codes GB50010-2002 and GB 50011-2001 have been modified in many aspects compared with the old ones. To verify the effectiveness of structural capacity design provisions in the new codes, firstly, two typical RC frame structures of Grade 2 in intensity-category 8 and Grade 1 in intensity-category 9 are designed according to the new codes. Then, nonlinear dynamic analyses of the two structures are carried out under excitations of several ground motions with the fortification and rare intensity levels. With the analysis results the availability of strong column weak beam is checked carefully, which is desirable with capacity design measures of RC frame in Chinese new structural design code. The conclusions drawn from the analysis are helpful to structural design and local modification of the codes.     

Seismic Performance of Regular RC Frame with Specially Shaped Columns

According to the code and technical regulation,an irregular RC frame with specially shaped columns has been designed,which situated at the area of fortification intensity 8. Subsequently,the nonlinear dynamic analysis has been carried out for the structure by inputting ground motions in two directions. After summing up the calculation results,this paper has examined seismic performance of the structure under the rare seismic actions and given a primary evaluation on the structure to see if it could achieve the predetermined anti-seismic aims. It indicates that the structure designed according to the codes can achieve the predetermined anti-seismic aim under the rare earthquake.     

Numerical Simulation Analysis on Ductility Performance of High Strength RC Frame Structure

High-strength concrete has been widely used in civil structures for advantages of higher-strength, earlier curing strength and smaller deformation in applications. However, relatively weak ductility in structures in seismic zones prevented it from further application. The ductility of the structure can be improved by reinforcing reasonably rebars in correct details. A high strength RC frame model with twelve floors and two bays is numerically analyzed by using DRAIN-2DX program. It was shown that this worked fairly well in simulation of the process of structural damage and energy dissipation capacity. It also showed that this kind of frame structure has good ductility and dissipation capacity as well as great seismic performance. The proposed method can be applied in high-strength concrete structures in seismic zone.     

Experimental Study on Moment Modulation of Prestressed Frames

Based on the experimental study of two prestressed frames in redistribution of Internal force, it can be concluded that the dominating influence factors on moment modulation are the relative height of equivalent compression zone, the secondary moment, the ratio of beam rigidity to column and development of cracks in the top of columns.The secondary moment is very important in modulation of frames. Especially, the secondary moment will governing the modulation when the relative height of equivalent compression zone is large enough.     

Research on the influence of structure integral performance to the RC frame structure failure mode(Ⅰ): Numerical analysis

Three models of 3D cast-in-place RC frame structures are simulated in ABAQUS. In the three models, one represents the actual RC frame structure with monolithic slab, one represents the open frame structure used in structural design currently, which means truss structure at the stage of calculating internal forces of frame beams and columns, and the third one represents the open frame structure which takes into account some slab reinforcement in the rectangle section of frame beam to consider the slab participation in the flexural capacity of frame beam. By investigating the failure mode of these three models, the development of plastic hinges, the reinforcement stress of beam, column and slab in the models, the influence of monolithic slab to the bending resistance of beam end is studied. It shows that the existence of slab makes the failure mode of actual RC frame structure different from the design criteria of strong column weak beam. It also indicates that the slab participation in the bending resistance of beam end is not only expressed in the slab reinforcement but also in the structure integral performance. Besides, when using the effective flange width to consider the slab reinforcement participation, the structure integral performance, lateral displacement and other relevant factors should be taken into account.     

Several Matters to be Noticed During the Moment Modulation Design of Prestressed Concrete Frame

The moment modulation of prestressed concrete frame has some differences compared with that of continuous beam.Based on the analysis of ratio of column linear rigidity to beam one,form of load,second moment and plastic hinge in column,this paper is intended to get some helpful advise for moment modulation design.     

Factors Affecting the Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Cold-Formed Steel Portal Frames

The FEM simulation analysis method was studied to identify the ultimate bearing capacity of cold-formed steel portal frames.In this study,the beam-spring system was used to simulate the performance of joints.The initial imperfection of frame components was considered.The deformation performance and failure features of portal frame structures under vertical loads also were studied.The analytic results of the FEM simulation analysis method are close to the values obtained by experimentation.The ultimate bearing capacity of portal frames were computed by changing parameters such as the web plate thickness,the flange width,the plate thickness of brackets,the portal frame roof inclination,and the column footing stiffness.The analytic results indicate that the ultimate bearing capacity may be improved when the parameters mentioned above are increased.     

HDPF加固钢筋混凝土柱抗震性能试验研究

为了研究高延性聚酯纤维加固钢筋混凝土柱的抗震性能,共进行了7根柱的低周反复试验,其中,3根在未加固状态下进行试验,4根柱粘贴高延性聚酯纤维加固后进行试验,针对位移延性系数、等效粘滞阻尼系数、总耗能、承载力和纤维带的应变进行了研究与分析。研究结果表明：未加固柱的承载力、耗能能力和延性都比较低,采用高延性聚酯纤维加固后的试件裂缝发展缓慢,加固后柱的承载能力、耗能能力、延性均有不同程度地提高;在塑性铰区域内增加局部配筋,能够提高纤维布的约束效果。     

Hysteretic Behavior of Composite Deep Beam Infilled Steel Frame

The Quasi static tests of one steel frame and two the composite deep beams infilled steel frames were carried out. The effects of the deep beams on the load capacity, ductility, hysteretic property and energy dissipation of pure steel structure were analyzed. It is found that the hysteresis curve is a straight line with the constant of the stiffness at the beginning and without residual deformation. And the hysteresis curve of specimen was full after yielding, and the skeleton curves had a clear plastic flow phase with triple linear. The lateral drifts of the beam specimens at failure were 1/25 and 1/22. The composite deep beams enhance the initial stiffness, yield load and maximum load bearing capacity of steel frame. Therefore, seismic performance of the composite deep beams is better.     

RC加气混凝土砌块组合墙加固框架抗震性能试验研究

RC加气混凝土砌块组合墙（简称组合墙）是由混凝土梁柱网格与加气混凝土砌块组合形成的一种轻型网格式抗震墙,可用于框架结构的抗震加固。笔者进行了1/2比例空框架试件、组合墙试件和组合墙加固框架试件的低周反复荷载试验,分析了各试件的主要破坏过程,对比了组合墙加固框架前后试件承载能力、刚度等抗震性能变化。试验结果及分析表明：组合墙加固框架后承载力、抗侧刚度有较大幅度提高,中大震及大震阶段其承载力、等效刚度约为空框架和组合墙单独受力之和的0.9倍,两者具有良好的协同工作性能;加固试件的破坏过程基本上遵循填充砌块混凝土框格外框架的破坏顺序,能够发挥组合墙多重抗震防线的特点,采用RC加气混凝土砌块组合墙加固框架是一种较为经济实用的加固方法。     

柱失效方程中荷载相关特性对承载力抗震设计可靠度的影响

以竖向荷载和水平地震作用组合下的钢筋混凝土柱和钢柱为对象,研究了失效方程中荷载相关特性对柱承载力抗震可靠性的影响。根据现行《混凝土结构设计规范》和《钢结构设计规范》分析了不同柱弯矩轴力相关曲线的特性。结合多个框架结构实例,对比了柱失效方程中荷载相关曲线与规范考虑情形的异同。实例分析表明:水平地震和竖向荷载组合作用下,小偏压RC柱和工字型钢柱的荷载相关曲线与规范考虑的情形较为符合,均近似为负相关的直线;水平地震和竖向荷载组合作用下,大偏压RC柱的荷载相关曲线则与规范考虑的情形有较大出入,存在明显的正相关段部分。在此基础上,考虑失效方程复杂特性,依据已有的荷载和抗力变量概率模型,采用Monte Carlo法分析了水平地震和竖向荷载组合作用下柱的可靠性。结果表明:钢柱和小偏压RC柱的承载力抗震可靠度随轴压力荷载效应比值的变化幅度较小,与规范模式计算结果较接近;大偏压RC柱的承载力抗震可靠度随轴压力荷载效应比值的变化会有较大幅度波动,与规范模式计算结果差异较大;当轴压力荷载效应比值为负时,大偏压RC柱的承载力抗震可靠度会低于规范计算值较多,现行柱可靠性设计方法会偏于不安全。     

COMPUTATION OF DISPLACEMENTS AND STRESS-RESULTANTS OF SEMI-RIGIDLY CONNECTED FRAMEWORKS

Displacement of stress-resultants computation technique of semi-rigidly connected steel frames inclucing stiffness matrix method,hand calculation method has been proposed. Hand calculation includes substitute rigid frame method under horizontal loads and moment distribution or decomposed storey method under vertical loads. Connection stiffness for five widely used type has systematically computed and practical values of beam stiffness to column stiffness has been summarized and issued.