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Nonlinear dynamics of self-centring rocking steel frames using finite element models

Nonlinear dynamics of self-centring rocking steel frames using finite element models
Nonlinear dynamics of self-centring rocking steel frames using finite element models
Rocking post-tensioned steel frames capitalise on the use of rocking joints, and unbonded post-tensioning strands to provide self-centring action. Investigations on the complex and unconventional nonlinear dynamics of tied rocking steel frames, exclusive of supplemental damping methods, are presently limited. Increasing levels of energy-dissipation reduce the probability of observing nonlinear dynamic phenomena such as co-existing (high/low) amplitude responses at and around the system's nonlinear resonance. To this end, a finite element (FE) modelling framework is presented, validated and extended to multi-storey steel buildings. It is shown that the simulation strategies proposed enable an accurate representation of the complex nonlinear dynamics of self-centring structures, over a wide range of excitation frequencies and amplitudes. The methodology, applied to multi-storey steel frames, captures the presence of sub-harmonic resonances and higher-modes. It is also demonstrated that the additional demands observed in the rocking columns are the consequence of the asymmetry of the member boundary conditions.
Finite-element, Nonlinear dynamics, Post-tensioned moment frame, Rocking, Self-centring
0267-7261
826-837
Kibriya, L. T.
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Málaga-Chuquitaype, C.
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Kashani, M. M.
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Alexander, N. A.
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Kibriya, L. T.
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Málaga-Chuquitaype, C.
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Kashani, M. M.
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Alexander, N. A.
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Kibriya, L. T., Málaga-Chuquitaype, C., Kashani, M. M. and Alexander, N. A. (2018) Nonlinear dynamics of self-centring rocking steel frames using finite element models. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 115, 826-837. (doi:10.1016/j.soildyn.2018.09.036).

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Abstract

Rocking post-tensioned steel frames capitalise on the use of rocking joints, and unbonded post-tensioning strands to provide self-centring action. Investigations on the complex and unconventional nonlinear dynamics of tied rocking steel frames, exclusive of supplemental damping methods, are presently limited. Increasing levels of energy-dissipation reduce the probability of observing nonlinear dynamic phenomena such as co-existing (high/low) amplitude responses at and around the system's nonlinear resonance. To this end, a finite element (FE) modelling framework is presented, validated and extended to multi-storey steel buildings. It is shown that the simulation strategies proposed enable an accurate representation of the complex nonlinear dynamics of self-centring structures, over a wide range of excitation frequencies and amplitudes. The methodology, applied to multi-storey steel frames, captures the presence of sub-harmonic resonances and higher-modes. It is also demonstrated that the additional demands observed in the rocking columns are the consequence of the asymmetry of the member boundary conditions.

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Accepted/In Press date: 26 September 2018
e-pub ahead of print date: 29 October 2018
Published date: 1 December 2018
Keywords: Finite-element, Nonlinear dynamics, Post-tensioned moment frame, Rocking, Self-centring

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Local EPrints ID: 426377
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/426377
ISSN: 0267-7261
PURE UUID: 495e2044-67ab-4ae8-842f-f4cb63b92283
ORCID for M. M. Kashani: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0003-0008-0007

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Date deposited: 26 Nov 2018 17:30
Last modified: 16 Mar 2024 07:16

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Author: L. T. Kibriya
Author: C. Málaga-Chuquitaype
Author: M. M. Kashani ORCID iD
Author: N. A. Alexander

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