Seismic Analysis

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A Scrutiny of The Equivalent Static Lateral Load Method of Design For Multistory Masonry Structures

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
American Institute of Physics, AIP vol. 1020, pp 1151-1158
Year of Publication: 
2008
Authors: 
A.R. Touqana
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, An-Najah National University, Nablus
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Civil Engineering, An-Najah National University, Palestine
S.H. Heloub
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, An-Najah National University, Nablus-Palestine
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Civil Engineering, An-Najah National University, Palestine
Preferred Abstract (Original): 
Building structures with a soft storey are gaining widespread popularity in urban areas due to the scarcity of land and due to the pressing need for wide open spaces at the entrance level. In earthquake prone zones dynamic analysis based on the Equivalent Static Lateral Load method is attractive to the novice and the design codes leave the choice of the analysis procedure up to the discretion of the designer. The following is a comparison of the said method with the more elaborate Response Spectrum Method of analysis as they apply to a repertoire of different structural models. The results clearly show that the former provides similar results of response in structures with gradual change in storey stiffness; while it is over conservative for a bare frame structure. It is however less conservative for structures with a soft storey.
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Dynamic Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Structures With Masonry Walls

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
An-Najah University Journal For Research - Natural Sciences (A) ISSN: 1727-2114 Volume 22 , 2008, Pages: 77-92
Year of Publication: 
2008
Authors: 
Samir Helou
Civil Engineering Department, Faculty Of Engineering, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Current Affiliation: 
Civil Engineering Department, Faculty Of Engineering, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Abdul Razzaq Touqan
Civil Engineering Department, Faculty Of Engineering, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Current Affiliation: 
Civil Engineering Department, Faculty Of Engineering, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Preferred Abstract (Original): 

Dynamic Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Structures with Masonry Walls
The inclusion of a soft storey in multistory concrete buildings is a feature gaining popularity in urban areas where the cost of land is exorbitant. In earthquake prone zones, this feature has been observed in post earthquake investigations. Although engineers are prepared to accept the notion that a soft storey poses a weak link in Seismic Design, yet the idea demands better understanding. The following study illustrates the importance of the judicious distribution of shear walls. The selected building is analyzed through nine numerical models which address the behavior of framed structures. The parameters discussed include, inter alias, the fundamental period of vibration, lateral displacements and bending moment. It is noticed that an abrupt change in stiffness between the soft storey and the level above is responsible for increasing the strength demand on first storey columns. Extending the elevator shafts throughout the soft storey is strongly recommended.

 السلوك الديناميكي للمباني الخرسانية المسلحة المحتوية على جدران
شاع استخدام الطابق الرخو في المباني الخرسانية المسلحة متعددة الطوابق في المدن بسبب غلاء الأراضي وندرة المساحات الأفقية. وقد تم دراسة سلوك هذا النوع من المباني بعد تعرضها للزلزال. وبالرغم من وجود حكم هندسي يشير إلى ضعف الرابطة في الطابق الرخو إلا أن هذا النوع من المباني بحاجة إلى دراسة أعمق. تهدف هذه الورقة إلى توضيح الضعف في الطابق الرخو وطرح أهمية حكمة توزيع جدران القص على واجهات المبنى. تم تحليل البناء المختار من خلال تسعة نماذج مختلفة تمثل سلوك المباني الخرسانية الإطارية المسلحة. العوامل المدروسة تمثل زمن التردد، الإنحناء الجانبي بالإضافة إلى العزوم والقوى القصية والمحورية. لوحظ أن التغير المفاجئ في قيمة الصلادة بين الطابق الرخو والطابق الذي يعلوه هو السبب في زيادة قيمة القوة المطلوبة للأعمدة في الطابق الأول مما يؤكد ضرورة اجتناب الطابق الرخو في الأماكن الزلزالية. كما تبين أن امتداد جدران المصعد خلال الطابق الرخو من النصائح الهامة التي تستحق المراقبة.

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