Nonlinear dynamic response of r.c. framed structures subjected to near-fault ground motions |
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| Authors: | Fabio Mazza Alfonso Vulcano |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Civil Engineering, University of Patras, P.O. Box 1424, 26504 Patras, Greece; |
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| Abstract: | The nonlinear dynamic response of reinforced concrete (r.c.) framed buildings subjected to near-fault ground motions is studied
to check the effectiveness of current code provisions with reference to study cases. Three-, six- and twelve-storey r.c. plane
frames, representative of symmetric framed buildings, are designed according to the European seismic code (EC8), assuming
medium and high ductility classes and stratigraphic profiles A (rock) and D (soft soil) in a high-risk seismic region. The
nonlinear seismic analysis is performed using a step-by-step procedure; a bilinear model idealizes the behaviour of the r.c.
frame members. Artificially generated motions (matching EC8 response spectra for subsoil classes A and D) and horizontal motions
(recorded on rock- and soft soil-site at near-fault areas) are considered. The results indicate that near-fault ground motions
may require a special consideration in the code, in particular when designing r.c. framed structures placed on a soft soil-site;
particular attention should be paid to the design of the frame members of the lower storeys. |
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