Displacement-based Seismic Design of Shear Wall Buildings
Freddy Eduardo Pina Burgos, Carleton University (Canada)., ProQuest Co, Carleton University. Dissertation. Engineering, Civil and Environmental
Carleton University (Canada), 2006 - 300 pages
A displacement-based method of seismic design (DBSD) is presented with particular reference to the design of reinforced concrete shear wall buildings. For preliminary design, approximate estimates of the yield and ultimate displacements are obtained, the former from simple empirical relations, and the latter to satisfy the following criteria: (1) satisfy code-specified drift limits, (2) ensure stability under P-Delta effects, and (3) keep the ductility demand within ductility capacity. For a multi-storey building the structure is converted to an equivalent single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) system using an assumed deformation shape that is representative of the first mode. The required base shear strength of the SDOF system is determined from the inelastic demand spectrum corresponding to the ductility demand, which is the ratio of ultimate to yield displacement. The base shear is distributed across the height using an assumed pattern, such as the one given by the National Building Code of Canada, and the structure is designed for the moments produced by the estimated shears. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)
ISBN 0494183314, 9780494183311

Ductile Seismic Design of Steel-Concrete Composite Structures
Srour Nofal

Publisher LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2012
ISBN 3848443325, 9783848443321
Length 248 pages
In order to allow the formation of the greatest number of plastic hinges and to dissipate as much as possible seismic energy of moment-resisting frames, dissipative zones should be mainly located in plastic hinges in the beams or in the beam-column joints, but not in the columns except at the base of the frame. It is clear that this design method strongly depends on actual mechanical properties of materials. The possibility that the actual yield strength of steel is higher than the nominal yield strength in dissipative zones should be taken into account by a material overstrength factor for the design of non-dissipative zones. In spite of the fact that this point is essential in seismic design, the value to be given to this overstrength factor varies in the provisions of different standards. Moreover, these standards don't provide adequate limitations on mechanical properties for steel products even if it should be directly related to the overstrength factor chosen. For these reasons, this work aimed to define suitable harmonised rules and recommendations for production standards and structural regulations for steel-concrete composite structures located at earthquake-prone areas.

Seismic Design for Engineering Plant
Chris Ealing, John MacFarlane

Editors Chris Ealing, John Andrew MacFarlane, John MacFarlane
Edition illustrated
Publisher John Wiley & Sons, 2003
ISBN 1860583644, 9781860583643
Length 214 pages
About the author (2003)

Chris Ealing graduated in 1964 after a student apprenticeship with English Electric. His career has been spent with design, manufacture, and construction contracting companies serving the civil nuclear power industry. He progressed from design engineer to design manager, business director, and finally engineering director before retiring in 2000. While not a seismic specialist, experience of projects with a seismic requirement was gained in the USA, Romania, Hungary, and Japan, in addition to the UK. He is the author of numerous technical papers on the subject of dry storage of spent nuclear fuels and was Chairman of the IMechE Nuclear Power Committee for a number of years.

John MacFarlane is a chartered mechanical and chartered civil engineer with over 30 years' experience in the heavy mechanical, civil, and nuclear industries. For the past 22 years, he has had a specific interest in the seismic qualification and design of nuclear power plant structures, systems, and plant gained in the UK and overseas. He has published a number of papers nationally and internationally, and is currently Group Head of Civil Engineering, for British Energy.
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The importance of continuous research into Seismic Design for Engineering Plant can never be underestimated. Earthquake disaster prevention is a fascinating area requiring ingenious solutions to its unique problems. The benefits of sharing information from developments in this field are also of vital importance.

This new book describes and assesses the seismic requirements for different types of structures. In focussing on nuclear chemical plants critical guidance is given on design and cost-effective methods. Bringing together valuable experience from a wide range of disciplines, this important volume covers an informative selection of topics.

Contents include:

Introduction to Seismic Design
Expected accelerations and ways to minimize interaction between structural and mechanical components
The practical aspects of designing and assessing mechanical handling equipment for seismic events
Nuclear safety requirements for travelling cranes
Overview of vessel seismic design
Seismic qualification of existing pipework in UK nuclear power plants
Construction of a three-dimensional, large-scale shaking table land development of core technology

The contributors to this book are experts in their field whether they are from the nuclear, academic, governmental, or engineering consultant sectors. Their experienced and informed contributions will highlight and explore the most recent developments and challenges facing this highly relevant field of mechanical engineering.

Capacity-Demand Index Relationships for Seismic Design
Kenneth Farrow

Publisher VDM Verlag, 2009
ISBN 3639180259, 9783639180251
Length 296 pages
Seismic design procedures in current building provisions are based on linear and nonlinear static approaches that use capacity-demand index relationships such as the relationship between the lateral strength and the maximum lateral displacement. Previous research on the development of these relationships is based on linear-elastic ground motion acceleration response spectra, whereas the current design procedures are based on "smooth" design response spectra. For the design procedures to be consistent, new capacity-demand index relationships are proposed based on smooth design response spectra from existing design provisions. This book provides procedures that utilize these capacity-demand index relationships for the purpose of producing viable structural designs using performance-based engineering concepts (e.g., inelastic capacity-demand spectra methods). The tools herein summarize the basic understanding of seismic design essential for any practicing structural engineer.

Elementary Theory of Structures (4th Edition)
Hsieh (Author)

Book Description
Featuring a simplified approach, this text explores two major methods of analysis - force method and displacement method - from both the classical and matrix approaches.
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Editorial Reviews
From the Publisher
Featuring a simplified, but comprehensive, approach, this text explores two major methods of analysis--force method and displacement method --from both the classical and matrix approaches. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Product Details

Paperback: 382 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (January 12, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0139344152
ISBN-13: 978-0139344152

Elementary steel structures
Yuan-yu Hsieh

Publisher Prentice-Hall, 1973
ISBN 0132601583, 9780132601580
Length 183 pages

Plastic design of steel structures
Augustín Mrázik, Miroslav Škaloud, Miloslav Tocháček

Publisher E. Horwood, 1987
Original from the University of Michigan
Digitized 1 Dec 2007
ISBN 0853123810, 9780853123811
Length 637 pages

Plastic design of low-rise frames
Michael Rex Horne, L. J. Morris

Publisher MIT Press, 1982
Original from the University of California
Digitized 18 Oct 2008
ISBN 0262081237, 9780262081238
Length 238 pages
he technique of plastic design has many advantages over the traditional elastic design technique. The methodology was developed in large part by M. R. Horne and his co-workers, and first came into wide-spread practical application in Britain. With the publication of this book, American designers and engineers will be given easy access to the latest developments in the theory and practice of plastic design.The advantages of this technique for simple beam systems and single-story buildings are considerable: plastic design represents a more rational approach and the analysis can be accomplished quickly and directly, and it facilitates economies in the use of materials. Moreover, the methods can be readily extended to buildings that are several stories (four or five) high.The first chapter reviews the fundamental methods of plastic analysis. Following chapters take up such topics as plastic moment distribution, modifying factors in plastic bending, frame stability and deflections (including the destabilizing effects of column axial loads on frames), the rigid-plastic behavior of a frame, and the elastic-plastic behavior of frames. A final chapter explains various practical considerations, such as joint design and the stiffening effects of cladding. All the chapters are linked so that the flow of the presentation is even throughout.The book considers whole structures as well as the behavior of various elements. Numerous worked examples are presented, some of which are taken from actual designs.M. R. Horne is Beyer Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Manchester and author of Plastic Theory of Structures. L. J. Morris is a senior lecturer on the Manchester civil engineering faculty. The book is the second in the MIT Press Series in Structural Mechanics, edited by H. Max Irvine.

Plastic Design of Steel Plate Shear Walls:
Introduction to Performance Based Seismic Design of Steel Plate Shear Walls
Farooq Adam

Publisher VDM Verlag, 2010
ISBN 3639296877, 9783639296877
Length 180 pages
The unstiffened steel plate shear wall (SPSW) system has emerged as a promising lateral load resisting system in recent years. However, seismic code provisions for these systems are still based on elastic force-based design methodologies. Considering the ever-increasing demands of efficient and reliable design procedures, a shift towards performance-based seismic design (PBSD) procedure is proposed in this work. The proposed PBSD procedure for SPSW systems is based on a target inelastic drift and pre-selected yield mechanism. This design procedure is simple, yet it aims at an advanced design criterion. The proposed procedure is tested on a four-story test building with different steel panel aspect ratios for different target drifts under selected strong motion scenarios. The designs are checked under the selected ground motion scenarios through nonlinear response-history analyses. The actual inelastic drift demands are found to be close to the selected target drifts. In addition, the displacement profiles at peak responses are also compared with the selected yield mechanism.

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