Seismic Damage Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Structures: Low, Medium, and High Rises Using a Performance-Based Seismic Design Approach
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https://doi.org/10.26437/ajar.v11i1.890Keywords:
Collapse. earthquake. economic losses. inelastic excursion. seismic designAbstract
Purpose: The research addresses the limitations of the traditional force-based approach in earthquake-resistant design, particularly its inability to account for inelastic behaviour fully. It explores the potential of nonlinear static assessment techniques within the performance-based seismic design (PBSD) framework to provide a more accurate measure of earthquake structural performance.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This research develops a set of damage indices to quantify structural damage in moment-resisting frames (MRFs) based on engineering demand parameters obtained through nonlinear analysis. The study examines reinforced concrete (R.C.) structures of various heights, evaluating their seismic load-bearing capacity and resilience using the PBSD approach.
Findings: The proposed damage indices offer a reasonable way to quantify structural damage and enhance the understanding of the plastic collapse process. Performance-based design mainly benefits R.C. structures, improving their seismic resilience and cost-effectiveness.
Research Limitation: Accurately quantifying building damage remains challenging even with nonlinear assessment tools. Further work is required to refine these tools for more precise damage quantification in various building types.
Practical Implication: The findings have practical implications in reducing repair costs and ensuring public safety by providing preliminary damage estimates for tall buildings. The PBSD approach also meets acceptance criteria for immediate occupancy and life safety across various seismic intensities.
Social Implication: By enhancing buildings' resilience to earthquakes, this research contributes to safer urban environments, reducing potential fatalities, economic losses, and downtime associated with earthquake-induced damage.
Originality/Value: This study provides valuable insights into performance-based seismic design and presents a practical method for quantifying structural damage in R.C. structures. The proposed damage indices and PBSD approach significantly advance the safety and cost-effectiveness of earthquake-resistant buildings.
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