DYNAMIC INVESTIGATION OF A REPAIRED CABLE-STAYED BRIDGE

The theoretical and experimental investigation of a cable-stayed bridge after major repair is described in this paper. Strengthening mainly involved the suspension system (originally with prestressed concrete stays) which was retrofitted by means of external tendons. Full-scale tests were conducted to measure the dynamic response of the repaired system; the experimental program included both traffic-induced and free vibration measurements. A total of 16 vertical frequencies and mode shapes were identified in the frequency range of 0–10 Hz. In the theoretical study, vibration modes involving deck, towers and cables were determined by using finite element models which accounted for the strengthening effects. Two- and three-dimensional models were used so that the importance of three-dimensional modes was estimated as well. The experimental results were compared to natural frequencies and mode shapes computed using theoretical models. For most modes the measured and predicted modal parameters compare well, especially for the vertical modes involving in-phase motion of the stays. © 1997 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Multidimensional performance limit state for probabilistic seismic demand analysis

Based on a framework of Probabilistic Seismic Demand Analysis, a nonlinear dynamic model of a reinforced concrete (RC) building was established to obtain a demand hazard curve that considers multidimensional performance limit states (MPLSs), including combinations of peak floor acceleration and interstory drift. A definition of the two limit states is expressed using a generalized MPLSs equation. The peak floor acceleration and the interstory drift were considered to be dependent and were assumed to follow a bidimensional lognormal distribution. The maximum interstory drift and the maximum peak floor acceleration were calculated using Increment Dynamic Analysis and nonlinear time history analysis. The numerical formula for a demand hazard curve of the modelled building was then derived by coupling the bidimensional lognormal distribution with the ground motion hazard curve. The uncertainties involved in MPLSs and structural parameters, as well as the different threshold values for peak floor acceleration, were further considered to determine the sensitivity of demand hazard curves. The analysis results showed that the proposed method can be used to describe the damage performance of various building structures, which are sensitive to multiple response parameters including drift and acceleration. Moreover, it was demonstrated in this study that the demand hazard curves were relatively conservative if the coefficient of variation, the peak floor acceleration threshold, the interaction factor N _IDR and added stiffness, were appropriately selected.     

佛开高速九江大桥模态测试与分析

对主跨为160m的预应力砼变截面连续梁桥佛开高速九江大桥进行了理论与实验模态分析．首先介绍了环境激励条件下现场模态测试布置及过程,利用随机子空间法（SSI）进行了桥梁模态参数识别．建立了桥梁有限元模型．并对理论和实验模态分析结果进行了比较和讨论。实验与有限元计算结果在竖向模态频率及振型上总体吻合较好。测试结果可以为有限元模型修正提供依据：模态测试与有限元分析相结合．可以为桥梁长期健康监测和损伤评估提供较可靠的基准模型。     

Acceleration response modification factors for nonstructural components attached to inelastic moment‐resisting frame structures

A statistical analysis of the peak acceleration demands for nonstructural components (NSCs) supported on a variety of stiff and flexible inelastic regular moment‐resisting frame structures with periods from 0.3 to 3.0 s exposed to 40 far‐field ground motions is presented. Peak component acceleration (PCA) demands were quantified based on the floor response spectrum (FRS) method without considering dynamic interaction effects. This study evaluated the main factors that influence the amplification or decrease of FRS values caused by inelasticity in the primary structure in three distinct spectral regions namely long‐period, fundamental‐period, and short‐period region. The amplification or decrease of peak elastic acceleration demands depends on the location of the NSC in the supporting structure, periods of the component and building, damping ratio of the component, and level of inelasticity of the supporting structure. While FRS values at the initial modal periods of the supporting structure are reduced due to inelastic action in the primary structure, the region between the modal periods experiences an increase in PCA demands. A parameter denoted as acceleration response modification factor (R_acc) was proposed to quantify this reduction/increase in PCA demands. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Evaluating simplified models in predicting global seismic responses of a shake table–test building isolated by triple friction pendulum bearings

This paper evaluates the ability of simplified superstructure models, including two shear frame models and a single-story model, in predicting global responses of a full-scale five-story steel moment-frame buildings isolated by triple friction pendulum bearings subjected to earthquake motions. The investigated responses include displacement of the isolation system, roof drift, story drift, and floor acceleration. Mechanical properties of the simplified superstructure models were derived from the modal information of a verified full 3-D model. The comparison between the analytical responses and experimental responses shows that the simplified models can well predict the displacement of the isolation system. Furthermore, the shear-frame models are adequate for predicting floor acceleration when the specimen is subjected to horizontal ground motions. However, when the specimen is subjected to 3-D motions, the shear-frame models un-conservatively predict floor acceleration. The full 3-D model improves the prediction of story drift compared with the simplified models for both horizontal and 3-D motions.     

Evaluation of blast effects on reinforced concrete buildings considering Operational Modal Analysis results

Seismic protection of buildings under risk can be achieved by increasing the knowledge about the behaviour of existing structures. Operational Modal Analysis is a powerful tool used for this purpose all over the world. It provides the dynamic characteristics of structures under operational conditions or some particular environmental issues such as blasts and earthquakes. The main objective of this study is to evaluate blast effects on a reinforced concrete (RC) building considering experimentally determined dynamic characteristics. The study consists of three phases: the measurement of vibration characteristics of blasting, the theoretical modal analysis of the inspected building, and experimental verification of dynamic characteristics using modal testing. The vibration characteristics of blasting are measured around the inspected building on hard soil using a geophone set. The initial analytical model of the building is constructed according to the in-situ investigation on building. The theoretical modal analysis results are verified by carrying out modal testing on the RC building. The Operational Modal Analysis method is used for the extraction of the dynamic characteristics of the building, and blast vibrations are taken into account as environmental vibrations. The effects of blasting on the reinforced concrete building are introduced by assessing the vibration of blasting with the dynamic characteristics of the building.     

预应力混凝土圆形储煤筒仓地震反应分析

使用ANSYS软件对一大直径预应力混凝土圆形储煤筒仓结构建立了有限元模型,以储料质量沿高度分布不变为原则,采用施加质量单元的方法模拟储料的分布,通过对预应力混凝土筒仓进行地震作用下的受力、变形分析,研究了预应力混凝土筒仓结构的受力性能及整体抗震性能,同时分析了筒仓结构地震作用简化计算方法的可行性.分析结果表明,水平地震作用对筒仓预应力结构部分的环向力无显著影响,预应力筒仓结构具有良好的抗侧力性能;同时,在结构基本振型指数选取合理时,采用底部剪力法估算筒仓水平地震作用是可行的.所得结果可为同类筒仓结构的地震反应分析提供参考.     

Analysis of a kinematic self‐centring seismic isolator

This investigation deals with the analytical formulation and experimental validation of a prestressed reinforced concrete seismic isolator with kinematic constraints at both ends. The kinematic isolator was proposed initially as a low‐cost solution for seismic protection of low‐income people housing usually placed at the periphery of big cities where regular to bad soil conditions are common. So, the isolator is also a pile foundation with a central prestressed cable and two rolling steel surfaces at the top and bottom ends. By varying the shapes of the end rolling surfaces, different force–deformation constitutive relationships for the isolator may be obtained. Energy dissipation is introduced by yielding of passive reinforcement at the rolling interphase. Apart from stating the large‐deformation formulation of the element, several relevant aspects of the behaviour of these devices are studied herein, such as the increase in the tension of the central prestressed cable, responsible for the self‐centring action of the isolator, the floor uplift that results from the geometry of the isolator, and the vertical stability of the system. Experimental and theoretical results obtained for a group of 9 testing specimens show an excellent agreement in the force–deformation constitutive relationship. Although not the intent of this article, the device proposed may be extended directly as a coupling beam element for shear wall systems. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Intensity measures for probabilistic assessment of non‐structural components acceleration demand

A fundamental issue in the framework of seismic probabilistic risk analysis is the choice of ground motion intensity measures (IMs). Based on the floor response spectrum method, the present contribution focuses on the ability of IMs to predict non‐structural components (NSCs) horizontal acceleration demand. A large panel of IMs is examined and a new IM, namely equipment relative average spectral acceleration (E‐ASA_R), is proposed for the purpose of NSCs acceleration demand prediction. The IMs efficiency and sufficiency comparisons are based on (i) the use of a large dataset of recorded earthquake ground motions; (ii) numerical analyses performed on three‐dimensional numerical models, representing actual structural wall and frame buildings; and (iii) systematic statistical analysis of the results. From the comparative study, the herein introduced E‐ASA_R shows high efficiency with respect to the estimation of maximum floor response spectra ordinates. Such efficiency is particularly remarkable in the case of structural wall buildings. Besides, the sufficiency and the simple formulation allowing the use of existing ground motion prediction models make the E‐ASA_R a promising IMs for seismic probabilistic risk assessment. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

基于非协调参数Drucker-Prager模型的预应力节段拼装混凝土桥墩滞回性能研究

混凝土的数值计算模型在滞回性能分析中往往比较难收敛,利用有限元软件ADINA提供Drucker-Prager模型的Cap修正屈服准则确立的非协调参数Drucker-Prager模型对预应力节段拼装混凝土桥墩进行数值分析,对预应力节段拼装桥墩在低周往复荷载作用下的滞回性能进行分析。通过比较采用非协调参数Drucker-Prager模型建立的数值模型计算得到的滞回曲线与试验得到的结果,两者吻合程度较高。基于这一成果可以通过数值模拟的方式获得预应力节段拼装桥墩的滞回曲线与相关数据,可应用于预应力节段拼装桥墩抗震计算和设计。     

基于振动台实验的结构损伤识别研究

选择美国加州大学圣地亚哥分校7层钢筋混凝土剪力墙足尺结构振动台实验,开展结构损伤识别研究,实验采用白噪声、环境振动和不同强度的地震动交替激发,记录地震动激发实验前后的结构反应。基于该记录计算和对比自振频率和振型曲率的变化、剪切波走时及其变化和结构层间位移角,分析发现一层和二层振型曲率较大,走时较长,走时变化也较大,现场检查发现一层和二层的破坏也较为严重,这些参数可用于识别结构损伤程度和定位损伤位置,而自振频率和层间位移角变化仅可反映出结构损伤程度,难以揭示结构损伤位置。     

Bayesian probabilistic damage detection of a reinforced‐concrete bridge column

A Bayesian probabilistic approach for damage detection has been proposed for the continuous monitoring of civil structures (Sohn H, Law KH. Bayesian probabilistic approach for structure damage detection. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics 1997; 26 :1259–1281). This paper describes the application of the Bayesian approach to predict the location of plastic hinge deformation using the experimental data obtained from the vibration tests of a reinforced‐concrete bridge column. The column was statically pushed incrementally with lateral displacements until a plastic hinge is fully formed at the bottom portion of the column. Vibration tests were performed at different damage stages. The proposed damage detection method was able to locate the damaged region using a simplified analytical model and the modal parameters estimated from the vibration tests, although (1) only the first bending and first torsional modes were estimated from the experimental test data, (2) the locations where the accelerations were measured did not coincide with the degrees of freedom of the analytical model, and (3) there existed discrepancies between the undamaged test structure and the analytical model. The Bayesian framework was able to systematically update the damage probabilities when new test data became available. Better diagnosis was obtained by employing multiple data sets than just by using each test data set separately. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

基于响应面的预应力混凝土桥动力有限元模型研究

建立了基于正交实验的响应面模型和精细有限元模型,并将其用于中华大桥的有限元模型修正,通过实测动力数据对修正后的有限元模型计算结果进行了验证。基于修正后的有限元模型,分析了预应力对预应力钢筋混凝土桥梁模态信息（频率和振型）的影响,以及单元类型对桥梁模态频率的影响。结果表明,修正后的有限元模型能够比较准确地反映桥梁实际结构的动力特性,基于响应面模型和遗传算法的修正方法可有效地用于大桥的健康监测和状态评估;预应力对预应力钢筋混凝土桥梁模态信息的影响较小,建模时可不予精确考虑;对于由多根预应力混凝土梁组成的桥梁体系,采用实体单元分析较好。     

Analytical modelling of multi‐mass flexible rocking structures

This paper presents a new analytical model for describing the large rocking response of an elastic multi‐mass structure resting on ideally rigid ground. Using the experimental results from a rocking steel column, the ability of the proposed analytical model to estimate the rocking and translational acceleration response under free vibration, pulse and earthquake excitations is evaluated. It is observed that the classical treatment of impact may result in an unrealistically large transfer of energy to vibrations. Therefore a new Dirac‐delta type impact model that spreads the effects of impact over time and space is proposed. The use of a Dirac‐delta model and accurate restitution factors play a pivotal role in prediction of rocking and acceleration responses. In order to characterize the nonlinear response better, a modal analysis of the linearized system is proposed. With this approach, the vibration mode frequencies and shapes during rocking action were determined. A comparison of analytical and experimental modal estimations suggests good agreement. The results emphasize that the vibration characteristics of several vibration modes are affected by rocking action, and these modes may be excited at impact. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

部分无黏结预制预应力混凝土框架及其节点抗震能力研究

首先介绍了采用后张预应力筋将预制梁和柱构件拼装在一起组成的框架结构的基本形式及特点,接下来对两榀预制框架中节点进行了低周反复加载试验研究,并对一榀三层两跨框架结构进行了弹塑性静力分析,试验和理论分析结果表明经过合理设计的部分无黏结预制预应力混凝土框架结构能够满足抗震设防的要求,且卸载后残余变形较小,具有较强的恢复性能。     

Evaluation of the seismic response of stone pagodas using centrifuge model tests

This study attempts to propose dynamic centrifuge model tests as a method of seismic risk assessment in order to discover how stone architectural heritages with masonry structures have endured seismic load, and whether there is any possibility of future earthquake damage. Dynamic centrifuge tests have been conducted for one fifteenth scale models of Seok-ga-tap and the five-storey stone pagoda of Jeongnimsa temple site, which are Korean representative stone pagodas. In order to make input motions of the earthquake simulator, site investigation and site-specific response analysis have been performed. The models of two stone pagodas, which have the same number of pieces with the real structures, have been produced and the dynamic centrifuge tests have been conducted for the model pagodas. Accelerometers were attached at different heights of the pagoda. The measured acceleration records and frequency responses were analysed during dynamic centrifuge test. Two real earthquake records, Hachinohe and Ofunato earthquakes and a sweeping signal with ranged frequency were utilised for input motions of dynamic centrifuge tests to evaluate the behaviour of the stone pagodas. For Seok-ga-tap models, it was observed that acceleration tends to be amplified with height. The third floor body shows at most 2.5 amplification of acceleration in comparison to the surface ground. The amplification was at a frequency of 3.83 Hz and it was considered as the natural frequency of the pagoda. For the five-storey stone pagoda, the seismic wave energy significantly reduced while it passed the first body floor, and then the peak acceleration was gradually amplified upwards. It was found that the pagodas did not collapse when the peak acceleration of ground surface was raised to 0.4 g. Given that the maximum design seismic acceleration specified in Korean seismic design guide is 0.22 g and the amplification ratio of peak acceleration in the supporting ground of the pagodas ranges from 1.45 to 1.74, it can be shown that the two pagodas are stable against 2400-year return period earthquake level, and have excellent seismic performance.     

Dynamic finite element model updating of prestressed concrete continuous box-girder bridge

The dynamic finite element model(FEM) of a prestressed concrete continuous box-girder bridge,called the Tongyang Canal Bridge,is built and updated based on the results of ambient vibration testing(AVT)using a real-coded accelerating genetic algorithm(RAGA).The objective functions are defined based on natural frequency and modal assurance criterion(MAC) metrics to evaluate the updated FEM.Two objective functions are defined to fully account for the relative errors and standard deviations of the natural fr...     

Seismic response analysis of an irregular base isolated building

This paper assesses the reliability of code-compliant linear and nonlinear dynamic analyses for irregular buildings with base isolation system (BIS). Comprehensive analyses are carried out for a case study comprising a large reinforced concrete multi-storey framed hospital with 327 high-damping rubber bearings. Spectral and time history (linear and nonlinear) analyses were performed on the three-dimensional (3D) finite element model (FEM) of the structure; simplified analyses were also conducted on single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) systems. It is found that, at damageability limit state, the values of maximum interstorey drifts (d/h) computed with spectral analyses on the three-dimensional FEM range between 1/6 and 1/10 of the code limit (d/h = 0.33%); thus more stringent code limits should be required for buildings with BISs. The maximum floor acceleration is reduced by about 70% with respect to the ground acceleration (free field site); the acceleration profile is uniform along the height of the multi-storey frame. Threshold values of floor accelerations to assess the seismic performance of equipments in buildings with BIS are lacking. At ultimate limit state (ULS), spectral analyses provide values of actions and deformations that are less conservative than those derived through time history analyses. To perform reliable dynamic analyses of base isolated buildings it is crucial to select natural earthquake ground motions compliant with the fundamental period of vibration of the structural system. Nevertheless, it is not straightforward to select adequate natural strong motions in the catalogues available world-wide; buildings incorporating BISs possess periods of vibration which are generally higher than 2.0 s. As a result, distant and high-magnitude earthquakes are effective for base isolated buildings; nevertheless, such earthquakes are scarce in the seismic databases. The outcomes of the present study also demonstrate that simplified linear analyses tend to provide estimates of the response quantities, displacements of base isolators and base shear of the superstructure, which can be reliably employed at preliminary design stage. Spectral analysis results of the 3D model tend to match those of the SDOF systems, even for irregular superstructure, provided that modal mass participating ratios are greater than 85–90%. The results of spectral analyses on both SDOF and three-dimensional FEM envelope the outcomes of linear time histories.     

Establishment of performance‐based seismic design factors for precast concrete floor diaphragms

This paper presents an analytical study used to establish design factors for a new seismic design methodology for precast concrete floor diaphragms. The design factors include diaphragm force amplification factors Ψ and diaphragm shear overstrength factors Ω_v. The Ψ factors are applied to the ASCE7‐05 diaphragm design forces to produce diaphragm design strengths aligned to different performance targets. These performance targets are based on diaphragm detailing choices, and include: (i) elastic diaphragm behavior or (ii) limiting inelastic deformation demand on the diaphragm reinforcement (connectors between precast units or reinforcing bars in a topping slab) to within their reliable deformation capacities. The Ω_v factors provide overstrength relative to the diaphragm bending strength for capacity protection against shear failure. The analytical study was performed by conducting nonlinear time history analyses of a simple evaluation structure, of which the dimensions and structural properties were varied. The analytical model used in the study is constructed and calibrated on the basis of extensive physical testing. The analytically obtained values of the diaphragm design factors are presented as functions of the geometric and structural properties of the building. The design factors presented here have been verified through evaluation of a set of realistic precast prototype structures. The diaphragm design methodology is currently in the codification process. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

大跨预应力混凝土空间框架结构的地震振动台试验研究

利用地震振动台对大跨预应力混凝土井式梁空间框架结构的抗震性能进行了实验研究。两个模型的实验结果表明：(1)大跨预应力井式梁空间框架结构可以提供大的楼层平面内刚度；(2)对称大跨预应力井式梁空间框架结构，可以不考虑耦合地震反应；(3)大跨预应力井式梁空间框架结构的竖向地震反应中心大而周边小；(4)在相同加速度但不同的地震波作用下，结构的竖向地震反应不同。