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Book Experimental and Analytical Studies on the Seismic Response of Freestanding and Anchored Building Contents

Download or read book Experimental and Analytical Studies on the Seismic Response of Freestanding and Anchored Building Contents written by Dimitrios A. Konstantinidis and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Experimental and Analytical Studies on the Seismic Response of Freestanding and Anchored Laboratory Equipment

Download or read book Experimental and Analytical Studies on the Seismic Response of Freestanding and Anchored Laboratory Equipment written by Dimitrios Konstantinidis and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Seismic Response of Freestanding Structural Systems

Download or read book Seismic Response of Freestanding Structural Systems written by Christine Erin Wittich and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Systems of unattached, or freestanding, structures are highly vulnerable to sliding and/or overturning when subject to seismic excitation. This class of structures includes many rigid and heavy systems such as classical multi-drum columns, statue-pedestal systems, and various building contents. Damage to these structures can result in loss of irreplaceable heritage, limited functionality of critical facilities, and even loss of life. As a result, accurate predictions of their response are essential. However, traditional analytical methods cannot be feasibly extended to account for the multiple modes engaged during the excitation, the three dimensional nature of the body, and (if present) additional blocks in a system. All of which may be necessary to model realistic structures. In an effort to develop robust predictive tools for freestanding structural systems, three research objectives are addressed in this dissertation. The first is to understand the general geometric and mass characteristics of freestanding structural systems. This was accomplished through a field survey targeting the geometrically complex statue-pedestal system. The geometry of these structures was captured using light detection and ranging scanning and computer vision techniques. The resulting range of geometry guided the design of two phases of shake table testing addressing the second objective, which is to generate a comprehensive database of the experimental response of freestanding structural systems. In these tests, a tower structure, which was adaptable to a variety of geometries and mass configurations, was subject to seismic excitation in unanchored single-body and dual-body arrangements. Test results emphasize the multi-modal and three-dimensional nature of the seismic response of these systems. The final objective is to develop and validate a numerical model for predicting the seismic response of freestanding structures. This model was developed utilizing the contact-impact capabilities within the multi-physics solver, LS-DYNA. An analytical extension was developed in conjunction with the numerical model accounting for warped interfaces, an aspect that was revealed to have a pronounced effect on the response. The numerical model was validated against the experimental results, with particular attention given to capturing the multi-modal and multi-body behavior. Numerical simulations indicate that this model can be used to predict the dynamic response of freestanding structures with high fidelity.

Book Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage

Download or read book Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Mechanics of Rubber Bearings for Seismic and Vibration Isolation

Download or read book Mechanics of Rubber Bearings for Seismic and Vibration Isolation written by James M. Kelly and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widely used in civil, mechanical and automotive engineering since the early 1980s, multilayer rubber bearings have been used as seismic isolation devices for buildings in highly seismic areas in many countries. Their appeal in these applications comes from their ability to provide a component with high stiffness in one direction with high flexibility in one or more orthogonal directions. This combination of vertical stiffness with horizontal flexibility, achieved by reinforcing the rubber by thin steel shims perpendicular to the vertical load, enables them to be used as seismic and vibration isolators for machinery, buildings and bridges. Mechanics of Rubber Bearings for Seismic and Vibration Isolation collates the most important information on the mechanics of multilayer rubber bearings. It explores a unique and comprehensive combination of relevant topics, covering all prerequisite fundamental theory and providing a number of closed-form solutions to various boundary value problems as well as a comprehensive historical overview on the use of isolation. Many of the results presented in the book are new and are essential for a proper understanding of the behavior of these bearings and for the design and analysis of vibration or seismic isolation systems. The advantages afforded by adopting these natural rubber systems is clearly explained to designers and users of this technology, bringing into focus the design and specification of bearings for buildings, bridges and industrial structures. This comprehensive book: includes state of the art, as yet unpublished research along with all required fundamental concepts; is authored by world-leading experts with over 40 years of combined experience on seismic isolation and the behavior of multilayer rubber bearings; is accompanied by a website at www.wiley.com/go/kelly The concise approach of Mechanics of Rubber Bearings for Seismic and Vibration Isolation forms an invaluable resource for graduate students and researchers/practitioners in structural and mechanical engineering departments, in particular those working in seismic and vibration isolation.

Book Experimental and Analytical Seismic Assessment of Buildings with Plan Irregularities

Download or read book Experimental and Analytical Seismic Assessment of Buildings with Plan Irregularities written by Seong-Hoon Jeong and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Seismic Analysis of Structures and Equipment

Download or read book Seismic Analysis of Structures and Equipment written by Praveen K. Malhotra and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes methods used to estimate forces and deformations in structures during future earthquakes. It synthesizes the topics related to ground motions with those related to structural response and, therefore, closes the gap between geosciences and engineering. Requiring no prior knowledge, the book elucidates confusing concepts related to ground motions and structural response and enables the reader to select a suitable analysis method and implement a cost‐effective seismic design. Presents lucid, accessible descriptions of key concepts in ground motions and structural response and easy to follow descriptions of methods used in seismic analysis; Explains the roles of strength, deformability, and damping in seismic design; Reinforces concepts with real‐world examples; Stands as a ready reference for performance‐based/risk-based seismic design, providing guidance for achieving a cost-effective seismic design.

Book Seismic Isolation Energy Dissipation and Active Vibration Control of Structures

Download or read book Seismic Isolation Energy Dissipation and Active Vibration Control of Structures written by Gian Paolo Cimellaro and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-01-06 with total page 1074 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume gathers the proceedings of the 17th World Conference on Seismic Isolation (17WCSI), held in Turin, Italy on September 11-15, 2022. Endorsed by ASSISi Association (Anti-Seismic Systems International Society), the conference discussed state-of-the-art information as well as emerging concepts and innovative applications related to seismic isolation, energy dissipation and active vibration control of structures, resilience and sustainability. The volume covers highly diverse topics, including earthquake-resistant construction, protection from natural and man-made impacts, safety of structures, vulnerability, international standards on structures with seismic isolation, seismic isolation in existing structures and cultural heritage, seismic isolation in high rise buildings, seismic protection of non-structural elements, equipment and statues. The contributions, which are published after a rigorous international peer-review process, highlight numerous exciting ideas that will spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaboration among different specialists.

Book Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures

Download or read book Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures written by American Society of Civil Engineers and published by Amer Society of Civil Engineers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Seismic Performance and Simulation of Pile Foundations in Liquefied and Laterally Spreading Ground

Download or read book Seismic Performance and Simulation of Pile Foundations in Liquefied and Laterally Spreading Ground written by Ross W. Boulanger and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proceedings of a workshop on Seismic Performance and Simulation of Pile Foundations in Liquefied and Laterally Spreading Ground, held in Davis, California, March 16-18, 2005. Sponsored by the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center; University of California at Berkeley; Center for Urban Earthquake Engineering; Tokyo Institute of Technology; Geo-Institute of ASCE. This collection contains 25 papers that discuss physical measurements and observations from earthquake case histories, field tests in blast-liquefied ground, dynamic centrifuge model studies, and large-scale shaking table studies. Papers contain recent findings on fundamental soil-pile interaction mechanisms, numerical analysis methods, and reviews and evaluations of existing and emerging design methodologies. This proceeding provides comprehensive coverage of a major issue in earthquake engineering practice and hazard mitigation efforts.

Book Fire Following Earthquake

Download or read book Fire Following Earthquake written by Charles Scawthorn and published by ASCE Publications. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepared by the Technical Council on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering of ASCE. This TCLEE Monograph covers the entire range of fire following earthquake (FFE) issues, from historical fires to 20th-century fires in Kobe, San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and Northridge. FFE has the potential of causing catastrophic losses in the United States, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, and other seismically active countries with wood houses. This comprehensive book on FFE and urban conflagrations provides state-of-the-practice insight on unique issues, such as large diameter flex hose applications by fire and water departments. Topics include: History of past fires; Computer modeling of fire spread in the post-earthquake urban environment; Concurrent damage and fire impacts for water, power gas, communication and transportation systems; Examples of reliable water systems built or designed in San Francisco, Vancouver, Berkeley, and Kyoto; Use of large diameter (5 in.) and ultralarge diameter (12 in.) flex hose for fire fighting and water restoration; and Cost-effectiveness of various FFE mitigation strategies, with a detailed benefit-cost model. Water utility engineers, fire fighting professionals, and emergency response planners will benefit from reading this book.

Book Recent Trends in Civil Engineering

Download or read book Recent Trends in Civil Engineering written by K. K. Pathak and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-27 with total page 1081 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the selected peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Trends and Innovations in Civil Engineering (ICRTICE 2019). The volume focuses on latest research and advances in the field of civil engineering and materials science such as design and development of new environmental materials, performance testing and verification of smart materials, performance analysis and simulation of steel structures, design and performance optimization of concrete structures, and building materials analysis. The book also covers studies in geotechnical engineering, hydraulic engineering, road and bridge engineering, building services design, engineering management, water resource engineering and renewable energy. The contents of this book will be useful for students, researchers and professionals working in civil engineering.