Structural fuses are ductile elements of a structure that are designed to yield and protect the surrounding members from damage, and then be replaceable after a major seismic event. A promising type of seismic structural fuse consists of a steel plate with engineered cutouts leaving a configuration of shear-acting links remaining. There have been several studies on various cutout patterns for shear-acting structural fuses including butterfly-shaped links, hourglass-shaped links, elliptical holes, and link shapes obtained from topology optimization. In most cases, the links are designed to undergo flexural yielding as it is believed to exhibit more ductility than other limit states. However, computational and experimental studies on the shear yielding limit state are limited. Additionally, the transition between shear dominated and flexural dominated limit states has not been previously investigated. Hence, a systematic and thorough study on the different limit states of these structural fuse shapes is necessary to provide better understanding on the structural behavior of each shape and accurately predict the controlling limit state during a seismic event. In addition, a previous study recognized that delaying shear buckling while promoting yielding is a way to improve the seismic performance of shear-acting structural fuses. However, the resulting new topologies were not experimentally validated. Furthermore, the computational study revealed that large localized plastic strain is one major challenge for these optimized configurations which might lead to potential for fracture. With the goals of filling the gaps in previous research, a computational and experimental program was conducted to (1) understand seismic performance of five structural fuse shapes, (2) develop a new ductile structural fuse shape with both buckling and fracture resistance, and (3) create design guidelines for practical design. This study consisted of the following parts (a) Creation of a new structural fuse shape called the Tied Butterfly Shape, (b) An experimental program with 20 specimens categorized into five groups including the shape created using topology optimization to resist buckling, the new shape called Tied Butterfly Shape, the butterfly shape, the hourglass shape and the elliptical holes, (c) Use of finite element models to better understand and interpret test data, (d) Two computational parametric studies conducted to investigate the effect of geometrical parameters on structural behavior of the optimized shape and Tied Butterfly Shape, (e) Development of design recommendations for each structural fuse shape. The computational and experimental results reported in this dissertation demonstrate that these structural fuse shapes are capable of improving the seismic performance of buildings. The presented design recommendations allow designers and researchers to continue exploring these structural fuse shapes. / Doctor of Philosophy / Structural fuses are ductile elements of a structure that are designed to yield and protect the surrounding members from damage, and then be replaceable after a major seismic event. Several studies on various cutout patterns for shear-acting structural fuses including butterfly-shaped links, hourglass-shaped links, elliptical holes, and link shapes obtained from topology optimization, reported that they offer several advantages for use in structural systems. Nevertheless, systematic studies on key limit states of these structural fuse shapes are limited. In addition, some analytical results have not been validated by experiments. The research work provides a comprehensive study on these structural fuse shapes. First, generalized design equations are derived using plastic mechanism analysis and key limit states of these structural fuse shapes are investigated. Second, an experimental program was conducted to further understand the cyclic behavior of these shapes associated with each limit state (i.e flexural yielding, shear yielding, lateral torsional buckling, transition between the flexural and shear yielding limit states). Then, nonlinear finite element modeling was implemented to validate against experimental results and provide better understanding of the behavior of the specimens which is not obvious during the test. Lastly, design recommendations are developed for each structural fuse shape.

Structural steel components erected in real buildings include a wide range of artifacts. In this case, the word artifact is used to describe both defects and fasteners that create discontinuities in the steel such as notches, nicks, welds, powder actuated fasteners, self-drilling screws, repaired defects, and others. Although artifacts occur in real structures and their presence may affect the ductility of elements subjected to large inelastic strains, there is a dearth of experimental data on the seismic behavior of structural systems with artifacts. For instance, full-scale testing of moment resisting connections is expensive which makes it economically infeasible to experimentally examine the wide range of possible artifact types, artifact locations, and structural configurations. A framework has been developed for evaluating the effect of artifacts on special moment resisting frame (SMRF) plastic hinge regions using relatively economical coupon tests. Cyclic bend tests and monotonic tension tests on flat plate coupons that include artifacts are used to calibrate fracture parameters for different low cycle fatigue models such as the Cyclic Void Growth Model (CVGM), Stress-Weighted Damage Model (SWDM) and Cyclic Damage Plasticity Model (CDPM) which are then used in conjunction with finite element (FE) models to predict fracture initiation in full-scale SMRF connections. The framework is general and can be applied to many types of artifacts and seismic structural systems. Fracture propagation has been studied also using CDPM for full-scale tests using FE finite element software LS-DYNA. Alternatively, recommendations for future work is proposed for developing a new test setup, studying artifacts sensitivity to material thickness, and a method of demonstrating equivalence for the artifacts. / Ph. D.

Caribbean-style hybrid concrete-masonry structures consist of a reinforced concrete frame with partially grouted and reinforced infill masonry walls. The infill walls are typically connected to the RC frame with cast-in-place dowel reinforcement along one or more edges of the wall. There is limited guidance in masonry codes to design these types of structures, and their seismic performance has not been characterized with experimental tests. In this work, an experimental program characterized the seismic behavior of hybrid concrete-masonry frames and showed they do not exhibit the typical strut mechanism observed in unreinforced masonry infill structures. In addition, a detailed finite element modeling scheme and calibration methodology was developed for modeling partially grouted masonry. This model includes a novel calibration method to account for the difference in the shear and tensile behavior of bed joints with grouted and ungrouted cells, and a method to account for the contribution of vertical reinforcement to the shear capacity of the bed joints with grouted cells. Finally, simplified models were proposed for use in engineering design. A modification of the TMS 402 strut model for hybrid concrete-masonry was suggested to incorporate the effects of the masonry infill and connections in large models.

The research described here is part of a multi-university project on “Performance-based Design of New Masonry Structures.” Within the context of that project, the main objectives of this research was to study the inelastic seismic performance of low-rise concrete masonry structures with clay masonry veneer and veneer connectors; to develop analytical models for those structures and the elements comprising them; and to use the results of the research to propose refinements to current design provisions for concrete masonry with clay masonry veneer. The experimental work described here includes the design and testing of concrete masonry wall specimens with clay masonry veneer under quasi-static loading. Identical specimens were subjected to shake-table testing at another university. The experimental work described here also includes the design of a full-scale, one-story concrete masonry building specimen with clay masonry veneer. That building specimen was subjected to shake-table testing at another university. The analytical work of this research includes the development of nonlinear hysteretic models for concrete masonry walls, clay masonry veneer and veneer connectors. The analytical models for wall specimens were calibrated using the results of the quasi-static and shake-table tests of wall specimens. The analytical model for the building specimen was compared with and refined using shake-table test results for the building specimen. Finally, the calibrated and refined analytical model of the building specimen was used for parameter studies intended to supply general information about the behavior of low-rise reinforced concrete masonry structures with clay masonry veneer. Based on the these experimental and analytical results, basic concepts of the seismic response and design of low-rise concrete masonry buildings were reaffirmed; most design and construction requirements of the 2008 MSJC Code and Specification were reaffirmed; and several recommendations were made to improve those requirements. / text

The research described here is part of a multi-university project on “Performance-based Seismic Design Methods and Tools for Reinforced Masonry Shear-Wall Structures.” Within the context of that project, the objective of the research described in this dissertation was to develop and validate a specific displacement-based seismic design methodology for masonry structures. Experimental work consisted of reversed cyclic loading tests of reinforced masonry wall segments with different boundary conditions, aspect ratios, axial loads, and reinforcement detailing. Analytical work consisted of developing analytical models for in-plane concrete masonry shear wall segments; calibrating those models using reversed cyclic test data; and using those models to successfully predict the nonlinear seismic response of two full-scale, multi-story reinforced masonry specimens tested on the shake-table at the University of California at San Diego. Design work consisted of the force-based and displacement based design of those specimens. Based on the results, provisions for displacement-based seismic design are proposed for inclusion in United States design codes. / text

[pt] A pesquisa apresenta uma análise do comportamento dinâmico da barragem de rejeitos Alpamarca localizada em região sismicamente ativa no centro do Peru. Estudos de ameaça sísmica constituem um aspecto fundamental no projeto de barragens de rejeito tendo em vista os grandes prejuízos ambientais, econômicos e sociais que a ruptura da estrutura, por carregamento dinâmico, possa produzir. Nesta pesquisa foram feitos estudos probabilísticos de ameaça sísmica utilizando o software de código aberto Openquake, que inclui leis de atenuação específicas para as condições geológicas do Peru. A simulação do comportamento dinâmico da barragem demandou a geração de terremotos de projeto com base no espectro de acelerações uniformemente provável determinado na investigação de ameaça sísmica e em função da classificação da barragem em relação a níveis de risco. No trabalho também são discutidas técnicas de tratamento dos acelerogramas, com o objetivo de diminuir o esforço computacional dos cálculos no domínio do tempo, porém sem perder precisão requerida para os resultados estimados. / [en] The research presents an analysis of the dynamic behavior of the Alpamarca tailings dam located in Junín, central Peru, because of the catastrophic effects of earthquakes that frequently occur on the western coast of South America. Dam from the 4670 m elevation. Up to the elevation 4703 m. Under the sea level, with the purpose of supplying the demand for tailings generation in the mining area. The tailings dams are important structures due to the storage of contaminant residues that would shave the environment in the event of a collapse or rupture, which is indispensable to carry out studies to characterize their seismic behavior. In this research, probabilistic seismic threat studies were performed using the OpenQuake software, working with the regional seismicity and soil attenuation law of Peru. Dynamic behavior analysis was performed using the FLAC 2D software, based on the finite difference method. The simulation of the seismic behavior of the dam is made by discussing several important aspects that should be considered for a correct analysis such as the selection of the project earthquake, the filtering of high frequencies to minimize the number of elements of the mesh, the introduction of Quiet conditions, the choice of constituent models including the incorporation of hysteretic damping, among other points.

La presente tesis, está enfocada al estudio del comportamiento sísmico comparativo de una edificación reforzada con muros de concreto armado y disipadores de fluido viscoso para evaluar su efectividad desde el punto de vista estructural. Por ello, se ha evaluado la estructura existente para verificar la necesidad de reforzar. Luego, se ha evaluado el edificio incorporando muros estructurales para determinar su comportamiento sísmico. También, se ha evaluado el edificio añadiendo disipadores, para ello se tuvo en cuenta la ubicación de los dispositivos con los valores del coeficiente de amortiguamiento, y de ese modo analizar el comportamiento sísmico. De acuerdo a la evaluación, se obtuvo una reducción máxima de distorsiones del 74% y 76% en X para el edificio con muros y disipadores respectivamente, y para Y el 65% en el edificio con muros y el 56% con disipadores en ambos casos comparados con la estructura actual. De los resultados, se puede apreciar que en ambos reforzamientos las distorsiones se reducen cumpliendo con lo permisible. Asimismo, en relación a las cortantes se obtuvo que en el edificio con muros incrementa en 143% al edificio existente, sin embargo, los desplazamientos se disminuyen; y en el reforzamiento con disipadores se reducen en 26% en comparación al edificio en estudio, ello es de gran relevancia debido a que los elementos estructurales van a soportar menor fuerza sísmica. Por lo tanto, la propuesta con disipadores es la más efectiva, debido a que posee menor intervención de área y reduce el movimiento sísmico en la estructura. / This thesis is focused on the study of comparative seismic behavior of a building reinforced with concrete walls and fluid viscous dampers to evaluate its structural effectiveness. Therefore, the existing structure has been evaluated to verify the need for reinforcement. The building has then been evaluated incorporating structural walls to determine its seismic behavior. Also, the building has been evaluated by adding fluid viscous dampers, for this took into account the location of the devices with the values ​​of the damping coefficient, and thus analyze the seismic behavior. According to the evaluation, a maximum reduction of distortions of 74% and 76% in X was obtained for the building with walls and dampers respectively, and for Y the 65% in the building with walls and the 56% with dampers in both cases compared to the current structure. From the results, it can be seen that in both reinforcements the distortions are reduced by complying with the permissible. Also, in relation to the forces, it was obtained that in the building with walls increases in 143% to the existing building, however, the displacements are decreased; and in the reinforcement with dissipaters are reduced by 26% compared to the building under study, this is of great relevance because the structural elements will withstand less seismic force. Therefore, the proposal with fluid viscous dampers is the most effective, because it has less area intervention and reduces the seismic movement in the structure. / Tesis

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・論文博士 / 博士(農学) / 乙第13183号 / 論農博第2862号 / 新制||農||1061(附属図書館) / 学位論文||H30||N5105(農学部図書室) / (主査)教授 村上 章, 教授 藤原 正幸, 教授 渦岡 良介 / 学位規則第4条第2項該当 / Doctor of Agricultural Science / Kyoto University / DFAM

A series of full-scale beam-to-column moment connection tests were completed to determine the effects of powder actuated fasteners (PAF) and puddle welds on the seismic behavior of steel moment connections.  In seismic regions, PAF are currently prohibited in the connection region (referred to as the protected zone) due to the concern of low-cycle fatigue fracture.  There is almost no information available in the literature regarding the seismic behavior of moment connections with PAF or puddle welds. Full-scale connection testing is the most accurate way to investigate the behavior of different moment connections with common defects and fasteners applied in the protected zone.  However, it is cost prohibitive to conduct full-scale testing programs that are sufficiently comprehensive to investigate a wide range of defect types, severity, and locations.  For this reason, it is desired to develop alternative methods of investigation.  A finite element (FE) model capable of simulating both the global deformation patterns and local buckling effects in a moment connection has been developed.  Validated FE models will allow for further evaluation through numerical simulation of additional configurations.  Furthermore, alternate, more economical, test configurations to experimentally investigate the effect of defects on steel moment connections were explored.  This report discusses the full-scale test setup, results and analysis of completed experimental testing, the development of an FE connection model, and the preliminary development of alternate test configurations. / Master of Science

Joel Mondo Kisekini, for the Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering, presented on March 25, 2022, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.TITLE: EFFECT OF SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF THE TWO HORIZONTAL ORTHOGONAL GROUND MOTION COMPONENTS ON THE SEISMIC BEHAVIOR OF BUILDINGSMAJOR PROFESSOR: Dr. JALE TEZCAN During an earthquake, buildings are simultaneously excited by two horizontal and one vertical ground motion components. Modern seismic codes and guidelines such as ASCE/SEI 41-06 (Seismic rehabilitation of existing buildings, American Society of Civil Engineers), EUROCODE 8 (1998-1) (Design provisions for earthquake resistance of structures, European Committee for Standardization, 2003), FEMA 356 (Prestandard and Commentary for Seismic Rehabilitation of the Buildings) and FEMA P-2082 (NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for new buildings and other structures) require the consideration of the effects of two horizontal orthogonal ground motions in seismic design of buildings. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to evaluate the simultaneous effect of two horizontal orthogonal ground motion components to seismic behavior of buildings. A four-story steel frame is modeled, and it is subjected to a set of twenty ground motion pairs recorded distances between x and y kilometer from epicenter. Three methods for combining peak response to individual component of ground motions is used to estimate the displacement responses. The combination rules used in this present study are 30%, SRSS, and 20%. The response of the four-story steel frame is investigated within the context of linear response history analysis and the results are compared to the peak responses obtained from time history analyses under bidirectional and unidirectional ground motion. The structural response includes the following parameters: nodal displacements and the critical angle of excitation. The output results showed that the maximum response under two components was, on average, 23 % more than the maximum response under a single component, and the two horizontal orthogonal seismic excitations increased the structure displacement response compared to unidirectional excitation.