Abstract
A step-by-step procedure for linear analysis of building structures with rigid floor beams is developed and presented. The method outputs the maximum story drift envelope, and consists of a series of explicit formulas that do not require iteration. The basis of the method is an internally damped shearbeam model. Drift demand spectra are used to provide information on the ground motion hazard of the site. In addition to the drift demand spectra, two additional spectra are incorporated, which describe the higher mode behavior. To test accuracy, three sample buildings structures (3-, 9-, and 20-story buildings at Los Angeles) are analyzed for five sample earthquake records using the proposed procedure, and conventional time history analysis. A comparison of the results shows that the proposed procedure is accurate enough for quick evaluation of seismic performance.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 004607QST |
Pages (from-to) | 1139-1149 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Structural Engineering |
Volume | 132 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 Jul |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction
- Materials Science(all)
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering