Nonlinear Earthquake Analysis of Concrete Building Structures.

Abstract

This report presents an initial effort aimed at development of suitable algorithms for nonlinear, dynamic response of reinforced concrete frame buildings. These algorithms employ SDOF systems and are programmed in an interactive mode for use on a microcomputer. Nonlinearity is introduced through generalized hysteresis models that are based on laboratory experiments with sub-scale, multi-story reinforced concrete buildings. Recommendations for further work include verification and sensitivity studies, experimental checking of generalized hysteresis model, and extension to a two DOF model. Keywords: Structural analysis, Reinforced concrete buildings, Earthquake forces, Inelastic behavior, Simplified methods, Personal computer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA163517

Entities

People

  • Daniel P. Abrams

Organizations

  • University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • California
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Differential Equations
  • Dynamic Response
  • Earthquake Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Personal Computers
  • Reinforced Concrete

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design