Optimization of design parameters for controlled rocking steel braced dual-frames

A controlled rocking concentrically steel braced frame(CR-CSBF)is introduced as an alternative to conventional methods to prevent major structural damage during large earthquakes.It is equipped with elastic post-tensioned(PT)cables and replaceable devices or fuses to provide overturning resistance and dissipate energy,respectively.Although CR-CSBFs are not officially legalized in globally valid codes for new buildings,it is expected to be presented in them in the near future.The main goal of this study is to determine the optimal design parameters consist of the yield strength and modulus of elasticity of the fuse,the initial force of the PT cable,and the gravity load on the rocking column,considering different heights of the frame,spanning ratios and ground motion types for dual-configuration CR-CSBF.Nonlinear time-history analyses are performed in OpenSees.This study aims to define the optimal input variables as effective design parameters of CR-CSBFs by comparing four seismic responses consisting of story drift,roof displacement,roof acceleration and base shear,and also using the Euclidean metric optimization method.Despite the previous research,this study is innovative and first of its kind.The results demonstrate that the optimal design parameters are variable for various conditions.

Probabilistic safety assessment of self-centering steel braced frame

The main drawback of conventional braced frames is implicitly accepting structural damage under the design earthquake load, which leads to considerable economic losses. Controlled rocking self-centering system as a modem low-damage system is capable of minimizing the drawbacks of conventional braced frames. This paper quantifies main limit states and investigates the seismic performance of self-centering braced frame using a Probabilistic Safety Assessment procedure. Margin of safety, confidence level, and mean annual frequency of the self-centering archetypes for their main limit states, including PT yield, fuse fracture, and global collapse, are established and are compared with their acceptance criteria. Considering incorporating aleatory examined. Results of the investigation indicate that the provide the adequate margin of safety against exceeding and epistemic uncertainties, the efficiency of the system is design of low- and mid-rise self-centering archetypes could the undesirable limit-states.

Shaking table test and numerical analysis of a 1:12 scale model of a special concentrically braced steel frame with pinned connections

This paper describes shaking table tests of a 1：12 scale model of a special concentrically braced steel frame with pinned connections, which was fabricated according to a one-bay braced frame selected from a typical main factory building of a large thermal power plant. In order to investigate the seismic performance of this type of structure, several ground motion accelerations with different levels for seismic intensity Ⅷ, based on the Chinese Code for Seismic Design of Buildings, were selected to excite the model. The results show that the design methods of the members and the connections are adequate and that the structural system will perform well in regions of high seismicity. In addition to the tests, numerical simulations were also conducted and the results showed good agreement with the test results. Thus, the numerical model is shown to be accurate and the beam element can be used to model this structural system.

Peak displacement patterns for the performance-based seismic design of steel eccentrically braced frames

Performance-based seismic design(PBSD) aims to assess structures at different damage states. Since damage can be directly associated to displacements, seismic design with consideration of displacement seems to be logical. In this study, simple formulae to estimate the peak floor displacement patterns of eccentrically braced frames(EBFs) at different performance levels subjected to earthquake ground motions are proposed. These formulae are applicable in a PBSD and especially in direct displacement-based design(DDBD). Parametric study is conducted on a group of 30 EBFs under a set of 15 far field and near field accelerograms which they scaled to different amplitudes to adapt various performance levels. The results of thousands of nonlinear dynamic analyses of EBFs have been post-processed by nonlinear regression analysis in order to recognize the major parameters that influence the peak displacement pattern of these frames. Results show that suggested displacement patterns have relatively good agreement with those acquired by an exact nonlinear dynamic analysis.

Behavior of ductile steel X-braced RC frames in seismic zones

A satisfactory ductile performance of moment-resisting reinforced concrete concentric braced frame structures (RC-MRCBFs) is not warranted by only following the provisions proposed in Mexico’s Federal District Code (MFDC-04). The nonlinear behavior of low to medium rise ductile RC-MRCBFs using steel X-bracing susceptible to buckling is evaluated in this study. The height of the studied structures ranges from 4 to 20 stories and they were located for design in the lakebed zone of Mexico City. The design of RC-MRCBFs was carried out considering variable contribution of the two main lines of defense of the dual system (RC columns and steel braces). In order to observe the principal elements responsible for dissipating the earthquake input energy, yielding mappings for diff erent load-steps were obtained using both nonlinear static and dynamic analyses. Some design parameters currently proposed in MFDC-04 as global ductility capacities, overstrength reduction factors and story drifts corresponding to diff erent limit states were assessed as a function of both the considered shear strength and slenderness ratios for the studied RC-MRCBFs using pushover analyses. Additionally, envelopes of response maxima of dynamic parameters were obtained from the story and global hysteresis curves. Finally, a brief discussion regarding residual drifts, residual drift ratios, mappings of residual deformations in steel braces and residual rotations in RC beams and columns is presented. From the analysis of the obtained results, it is concluded that when a suitable design criterion is considered, good structural behavior of RC-MRCBFs with steel-X bracing can be obtained. It is also observed that the shear strength balance has an impact in the height-wise distribution of residual drifts, and an important “shake-down” eff ect is obtained for all cases. There is a need to improve design parameters currently proposed in MFDC to promote an adequate seismic performance of RC-MRCBFs.

Seismic response of high-rise steel framed buildings with Chevron-braced designed according to Venezuelan codes

The object of this study is to determine the seismic response of regular high-rise steel buildings with chevron-braced frames. Mechanics models of three buildings of 14, 18 and 20 stories are studied, all of them with similar geometric characteristics in plant and elevation. These models are realized using prescriptions and parameters from venezuelan design codes. The seismic action is carry on through varius synthetic design spectrum compatible accelerograms defined by the seismic codes in this study, with three levels of intensity corresponding to three specific Limit States. Dynamic analysis is used to compute parameters of ductility, over strength and maximum displacements. From these results it can be concluded that chevron-braced frames presented a good overall performance and non V-braced frames show greater damage due to dynamic actions, validating non linear dynamic analysis as a very powerful tool to seismic-resistance design and chevron-braced frames as a very useful choice in improving the response of tall steel structures. since this lateral bracing system is absent from Venezuelan seismic codes.

Conceptual study of X-braced frames with different steel grades using cyclic half-scale tests

In this paper, an experimental and analytical study of two half-scale steel X-braced flames with equal nominal shear strength under cyclic loading is described. In these tests, all members except the braces are similar. The braces are made of various steel grades to monitor the effects of seismic excitation. Internal stiffeners are employed to limit the local buckling and increase the fracture life of the steel bracing. A heavy central core is introduced at the intersection of the braces to decrease their effective length. Recent seismic specifications are considered in the design of the X-braced frame members to verify their efficiency. The failure modes of the X-braced frames are also illustrated. It is observed that the energy dissipation capacity, ultimate load capacity and ductility of the system increase considerably by using lower grade steel and proposed detailing. Analytical modeling of the specimens using nonlinear finite element software supports the experimental findings.

Seismic performance testing of reinforcement concrete frames strengthened with Y-eccentrically brace

Two single-storey single-span reinforcement concrete （RC） frame structures strengthened with Y-eccentrically brace were designed and manufactured to be 1/3 scale. The pseudo-dynamic testing method was used to study the mechanical characteristics and the seismic performance under E1-Centro earthquake action with different peak acceleration adjusted by China＇s Code for Seismic Design of Buildings. The test results indicate that RC frame structures strengthened with Y- eccentrically steel brace present perfect seismic performance under strong earthquake action owing to the good ductility, strong bearing capability and fine energy absorbing capability provided by energy dissipation element and high lateral stiffness provided by diagonal braces. The seismic performance is also affected by the length of outsourcing steel at the joint between energy dissipation element of eccentric steel brace and RC frame beam. The joint should be considerably designed to make sure that shear failure can firstly occur in energy dissipation element.

Mechanical compression release device in steel bracing system for retrofitting RC frames

The development of an innovative structural system with satisfactory seismic performance of braced systems is an important and challenging area of interest in structural engineering. In this paper, a device that can release the compressive force in the bracing members is developed, and its performance is evaluated. For comparison, four steel braced RC frames were constructed and tested under reverse cyclic loads. Two of them had different amounts of bracing and the other two had the same amount of bracing but incorporated different type of device, called compression release device, which is developed and described in this paper. It can be concluded from the test results that the newly developed device can effectively be used in steel braced systems to prevent buckling failure of the bracing members. Therefore, the device enhances the ductility of brace-framed systems by allowing an adequate capacity for energy dissipation.

钢支撑-钢筋混凝土掉层框架结构抗震性能试验研究

为改善坡地钢筋混凝土(RC)掉层框架结构抗侧刚度分布的不均匀性,设计了一栋在上接地层设置钢支撑的RC掉层框架结构,按1/4比例提取其顺坡向中榀框架下部5层子结构为试验对象,开展钢支撑-RC掉层框架拟静力试验,观测试件的破坏过程,并对比RC掉层框架试验所得试件的破坏形态,分析试件滞回性能、延性和刚度退化等抗震性能指标。结果表明:试件的最终破坏是以第4层柱底混凝土压溃,梁端混凝土剥落、底部钢筋断裂,顶层柱顶混凝土剥落为标志。与RC掉层框架试验结果相比,钢支撑-RC掉层框架试件上接地柱的破坏明显减轻,柱端破坏分布也更为均匀,避免了掉层框架结构“半层破坏模式”的出现,改善了结构的耗能和抗地震倒塌能力。但试件上接地层相邻上一层的变形和破坏程度较大,应对该楼层的柱端进行适当的抗震加强;设置钢支撑后,试件的滞回曲线较为饱满,并具有良好的延性(正、负向加载的位移延性系数分别可达5.13、5.69),正负向加载的刚度退化曲线也趋于对称。

Steel Tower Design for 500 kV Power Line in Indonesia

This paper briefly introduces the designand test of steel towers for 500 kV power linein Indonesia by our Institute. It specifiesdesign criteria, tower configurationarrangement and constitution, calculationand analysis of steel towers and the tests onthree prototypes. Experience obtained fromthis work, together with some opinions on theapplication of American "Guide for Designof Steel Transmission Towers", is presented.

Seismic behavior of concrete filled steel tubular arch structures

Shaking table tests of a 1:10 scale arch model performed to investigate the seismic behavior and resistance of concrete filled steel tubular (CFT) arch structures are described in this paper. The El-Centro record and Shanghai artificial wave were adopted as the input excitation. The entire test process can be divided into three stages depending on the lateral brace configurations, i.e., fully (five) braced, two braces removed, and all braces removed. A total of 46 tests, starting from the elastic state to failure condition, have been conducted. The natural vibration frequencies, responses of acceleration, displacement and strain were measured. From the test results, it is demonstrated that the CFT arch structures are capable of resisting severe ground motions and that CFT arches offer a credible alternative to reinforced concrete arches, especially in regions of high seismic intensity.

双层带钢板暗支撑装配整体式混凝土剪力墙抗震性能研究

为研究带钢板暗支撑装配整体式混凝土剪力墙的抗震性能,设计制作1片双层带钢板暗支撑装配整体式混凝土剪力墙和1片双层带钢板暗支撑现浇混凝土剪力墙,其中装配整体式剪力墙内置钢板暗支撑在墙身与基础梁和上下墙身水平连接节点处采用双面角焊缝连接以适应施工时的安装尺寸冗余度要求。对试件进行低周反复加载试验,结果表明:采用双面角焊缝连接预制墙身内置钢板暗支撑可以适应较大的施工冗余度,并且保证暗支撑传力的可靠性;装配整体式剪力墙具有和现浇剪力墙等同的水平承载力、刚度退化水平和耗能能力;2个构件均为弯曲破坏,但装配整体式剪力墙在一层墙体后浇带与预制墙身接缝处也产生塑性铰。

高烈度区多层长悬挑钢结构设计

长安乐传媒港是十四届全运会重要配套项目,为南侧带3层大悬挑的不规则复杂结构,最大悬挑长度38.5m。主体结构采用钢结构框架-支撑体系,悬挑部分采用钢桁架结构。针对大悬挑结构设计难点开展了分析和研究;重点介绍了整体结构方案选型、结构整体分析结果以及结构抗震性能化设计结果;也重点介绍了单人行走激励和人群激励下悬挑钢桁架舒适度分析,考虑长悬挑结构安装过程、卸载顺序和楼板刚度形成次序的施工模拟分析,以及长悬挑对基础设计的影响。结果表明,本工程的多层长悬挑构结构具有较高的安全储备,整体结构具有良好抗震性能;长悬挑结构设计中需要特别关注施工过程的影响,基础设计时应考虑竖向构件受拉的不利影响。

钢框架-偏心支撑结构消能梁暗置侧向支撑设计

在钢框架-偏心支撑结构中,针对钢结构住宅等建筑中不能接受常规消能梁侧向支撑的情况,设计了一种在消能梁段端部的楼板内设置型钢连接件及暗梁组成的暗置侧向支撑。有限元模拟分析表明,在规范规定的消能梁段下翼缘侧向水平荷载的作用下,该消能梁暗置侧向支撑能显著减小消能梁的扭转变形和侧向弯曲变形;在考虑消能梁上局部楼板失效的情况下,暗置侧向支撑也能提供消能梁合适的扭转约束刚度。通过某工程的原位静荷载试验,验证了该暗置支撑对消能梁发挥的预期侧向支撑作用。

柱脚不均匀沉降对单斜撑钢井架的影响与治理研究

长期的荷载作用可能导致矿井井架变形和不均匀沉降,甚至可能引起结构整体倾覆。针对童亭煤矿钢结构单斜撑井架的沉降和受力特点,采用ANSYS有限元软件构建了单斜撑井架结构模型,研究了斜撑基础不均匀沉降对井架结构内力的影响规律,并对井架内力受不均匀沉降影响机理进行分析。结果表明:①立架与斜撑间的沉降差值会引起立架C柱底和顶部横梁的应力呈线性增加,对斜撑影响较小;X方向沉降率达到2.04‰时,立架最大应力出现于C柱底,约为148 MPa,低于钢材设计强度的限值。②两斜撑基础间的不均匀沉降对单斜撑井架的不利影响更大,断绳工况下的Y方向沉降率为0.88‰时即发生应力超限破坏,略低于《矿山井架设计标准》中对单斜撑式钢井架斜撑基础间最大1‰的沉降差值限制。③不均匀沉降导致井架内力重分布,井架最大应力值和位移值均随沉降值增大而增大,其中立架C柱和斜撑上下天轮梁为最危险部位。针对井架沉降现状,提出了重点部位的加固和顶升方案,加固后井架内力和变形均大幅降低,静力性能提升30%。

某高层钢框架结构组合减震设计

某转化医学中心位于高烈度设防地区、地震重点监视防御区,从减震效果和经济性等方面对不同减震方案进行比选后,选用BRB+VFD组合减震方案,同时提出了阻尼器布置原则。采用有限元法进行弹性和弹塑性时程分析,结果表明BRB+VFD组合减震方案可为主体结构提供一定的附加刚度和附加阻尼比,降低地震作用下基底剪力,延缓主体结构破坏,满足主体结构第二道防线设计要求;VFD在多遇地震、设防地震、罕遇地震作用下均发挥耗能作用;BRB在多遇地震作用下仅提供刚度,在设防地震和罕遇地震作用下进入屈服耗能,提高了结构抗震性能;随着地震烈度的增加,结构附加阻尼比随之增大,有效保证了结构抗震性能。

扣件钢管单面支撑体系设计与施工

随着我国城市建设土地减少,新建筑大多数都紧贴用地红线而建,而且很多新建筑地下室外墙厚度越来越厚,常规双面支模无法施工,因此越来越多的地下室外墙采用内侧单面支模的方法施工。虽然扣件钢管排架斜撑在单面支模施工中有一定的应用,但相关设计计算与施工经验不足。细致剖析单侧支模支撑形式多种类型及其特点,针对某具体工程的地下室外墙单侧支模工程,创新性地引入了一种优化后的扣件排架斜撑搭设策略。通过对该单侧支撑体系的研究,构建了精细的有限元模型,并进行了深入的应力、变形及稳定性评估,可为类似单侧支模支撑体系的设计与施工提供参考。

考虑余震和耗能梁损伤的K-EBF结构抗震性能分析

针对构件失效会改变结构原有受力状态,同时建筑物可能会因余震的影响而产生严重破坏甚至倒塌的问题,研究了耗能梁构件损伤失效和余震对K形偏心支撑钢框架(K-EBF)结构抗震性能的影响。对12层和18层K-EBF结构算例以最大层间位移角为地震需求参数,峰值地震加速度(PGA)为地震动强度参数进行了增量动力分析、结构易损性分析和抗倒塌性能评估。结果表明:同时考虑余震以及耗能梁损伤失效与均不考虑相比,12层和18层结构在设防地震时的最大层间侧移角θ_(max)分别增大2.3%和8.4%,重度损伤失效概率分别增大0.6%和2.8%;罕遇地震时的θ_(max)分别增大21.0%和42.1%,重度损伤失效概率分别增大11.6%和19.4%;另外,12层和18层结构的最小抗倒塌储备系数分别下降了32.1%和31.2%;总体上,余震会加剧结构损伤累积,其对结构的影响程度会随地震动强度的变大而增加;在考虑耗能梁构件损伤失效后,结构不同极限状态下失效概率会进一步增大,造成结构的最小抗倒塌储备系数进一步下降;因此,在K-EBF结构抗震性能分析时应充分考虑余震和耗能梁损伤失效所造成的影响,以真实反映结构地震作用下的响应。将耗能梁的损伤失效和余震的影响同时纳入考虑范围可更全面地分析K-EBF结构的抗震性能,为抗震设计提供更可靠的依据。

自复位支撑钢框架抗震性能评估与损伤演化分析

为研究自复位耗能(SCED)支撑失效前后支撑钢框架结构的抗震韧性及损伤演化规律,设计了一单榀三层自复位支撑钢框架(SCBSF)并对其进行精细化有限元模拟,探究了支撑第二刚度和摩擦力在考虑支撑失效时对结构宏观响应和关键构件损伤状态的影响规律。结果表明,在地震作用下,SCED支撑作为SCBSF第一道抗震防线,激活工作后为结构提供了稳定的耗能与卓越的复位能力,相比屈曲约束支撑(BRB)框架残余变形角最大减小了84.9%,显著降低结构震后修复成本;支撑达到最大行程破坏失效后,结构层间变形加剧,框架梁和柱塑性耗能占比增加了92.33%,主体结构损伤值增加了48.45%,结构的抗震性能与韧性水平明显降低。参数分析结果表明,提升支撑的第二刚度和摩擦力能有效降低结构响应,但具有较大第二刚度和摩擦力的支撑框架仍抵抗不了强震作用时,可能导致更多的支撑失效破坏,结构损伤加剧。因此,设计SCED支撑时,需要适当提高支撑第二刚度和摩擦力,建议第二刚度取值为第一刚度的7/50~4/25,支撑摩擦力与预压力比值取为1~1.2;提升支撑第二刚度相比提升摩擦力对结构损伤值控制效果更好,随着地震动强度增大,摩擦力与第二刚度对结构抗震性能的影响逐渐减小。