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Document:
SP162-09
Date:
August 1, 1996
Author(s):
J. A. Pincheira, R. M. Jordan, M. E. Kreger, and J. O. Jirsa
Publication:
Symposium Papers
Volume:
162
Abstract:
Research on rehabilitation of nonductile reinforced concrete structures located in zones of high seismic risk has been underway at the University of Texas at Austin since 1981. A sampling of details and results from selected experimental programs investigating repair and strengthening of reinforced concrete nonductile frame buildings is presented. Researchers at the University of Texas have integrated knowledge about the behavior of nonductile elements and systems, retrofitted members, subassemblages, and superassemblages into nonlinear time-history analysis models. These models have been used to investigate the response of buildings, retrofitted with techniques studied in the laboratory, to a variety of strong-motion earthquake records. An overview of some of the analytical modeling is presented; results from two studies investigating the use of different concentric bracing schemes or infill wall systems to retrofit a three-story nonductile frame building are discussed.
DOI:
10.14359/1513
SP162-06
J. F. Bonacci and J. K. Wight
Members of earthquake-resisting reinforced concrete frames--such as beams, columns, joints, and anchorages--are designed on the basis of force demands. Detailing requirements are established from collected experimental observations of measures which are most effective in maximizing overall cyclic toughness of frame assemblies. In this paper, a displacement-based approach to evaluating detailing requirements for frame elements is presented. Expressions are derived for the participation of beams, columns, joints, and anchorages in overall story drift. Simple element models are presented for beam-column joints and anchorages; guidelines for conventional sectional analysis of beams and columns are given. With an assessment of the local demand in each element type and mechanical models of element behavior, it is demonstrated that member variables normally considered as part of detailing can be accounted for in a quantitative supply vs. demand fashion. A case study is made for an example in the ACI Committee 352 Recommendations to illustrate how a displacement-based frame evaluation is carried out and to provide a reference point for comparison with an existing design approach for beam-column joints.
10.14359/1426
SP162
Editors: James K. Wight and Michael E. Kreger
SP-162 This fact filled symposium, developed in honor of Mete A Sozen, contains 17 highly informative papers. A spectacular addition to all reference shelves. This symposium took place at the ACI Fall convention in Tarpon Springs, Florida in October of 1994. The Sozen Symposium consisted of three sessions with eighteen speakers. The symposium and this SP volume were organized to permit Mete's students and colleagues to honor and thank him for his council and guidance during their studies at the University of Illinois.
10.14359/14202
SP162-11
I. Holand and R. Lenschow
The development of concrete offshore structures is illustrated by briefly describing the background for their functions, the development of structural design, brief examples of concrete research and research results, industry research projects, and international standardization. Figures and main specifications of typical structures are shown.
10.14359/1587
SP162-10
D. G. Morrison
The design of deepwater bottom-founded towers (300 to 1000 m) requires a good understanding of the nature of the design environment, the structural response, design force levels, and practical member sizing. The novel design tools described in this paper included the "Designer Wave" and the "Quickwave" methods. The "Designer Wave" is a practical short portion of random wave simulation that captures enough of the structural response (and shear and moment envelopes) for design purposes. The "Quickwave" method achieves reasonably accurate design forces and member sizes without using time consuming random wave runs and full 3-D structural models. The Designer Wave is essential for the occasional calibration of the Quickwave results. Many design iterations are relatively easy with the Quickwave, so much so that it was extensively used to derive a new deepwater compliant tower concept. The new tower configuration resulted in breakthrough savings in weight and costs relative to existing solutions.
10.14359/1514
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