A modal procedure for seismic analysis of non-linear base-isolated multistorey structures

A modal procedure for non-linear analysis of multistorey structures with high-damping base-isolation systems was proposed. Two different isolation devices were considered in the analysis: an high-damping laminated rubber bearing and a lead-rubber bearing. Starting from deformational properties verified by tests, the isolation systems were characterized using three different analytical models (an Elastic Viscous, a Bilinear Hysteretic and a Wen's Model) with parameters depending from maximum lateral strain. After non-linear modelling of isolation and lateral-force-resisting systems, the effects of material non-linearities were considered as pseudo-forces applied to the equivalent linear system (Pseudo-Force Method) and the formally linearized equations of motion were uncoupled by the transformation defined by the complex mode shapes. The modal responses were finally obtained with an extension of Nigam–Jennings technique to non-linear and non-classically damped systems, in conjunction with an iterative technique searching for non-linear contributions satisfying equations of motion and constitutive laws. Since the properties of the isolated structure usually change with maximun lateral strain of isolation bearings, the integration of a new set of governing equations was required for each design-displacement value. The procedure proposed was described in detail and then applied for the determination of modal and total seismic responses in some real cases. At first, a very good agreement between non-linear responses obtained with the proposed mode superposition and with a direct integration method was observed. Then a comparison of results obtained with the three different analytical models of the isolation bearings was carried out. At last, the exact modal response obtained with analytical models depending from the design displacement of the isolation bearings was compared with two different approximated solutions, evaluated using mode shapes and isolation properties, respectively, calculated under simplified hypothesis.© 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

On the seismic behaviour of monolithic lunar arches subjected to moonquakes

With a new era emerging in the field of lunar exploration and habitation, there is a need for research on structural forms made of local soil material (regolith), which will be able to endure the extreme conditions in harsh environments (e.g., extreme temperature fluctuations, solar and cosmic radiation, meteor showers, strong ground motions, etc.). The present work focuses on understanding the dynamic and seismic behaviour of certain structural typologies of monolithic arches by means of finite element analysis (FEA). These typologies were extensively investigated previously, using static analyses accounting for the reduced gravitational field on the moon, and proved to be of the optimum shape against certain loading scenarios. Specifically, these optimal monolithic arch forms (named enhanced varying-thickness arches – EVTAs) examined herewith, are described by varying-thickness geometry, properly enhanced at certain weak points for increasing their structural stability. Aiming at a fair comparison, the seismic behaviour of EVTAs is contrasted to that of their corresponding monolithic constant-thickness (CTAs) counterparts (having the same amount of structural material). After defining an appropriate damage state, the authors conduct preliminary pushover analyses to determine the structural capacity of the arches against lateral loading. Subsequently, the modal analysis of the EVTAs shows that the second/vertical mode exhibits a natural period almost equal to that of their first/translational mode and substantially longer than the corresponding second/vertical mode of their CTA counterparts, indicating a potential vulnerability along the vertical excitation. Furthermore, taking into account that shallow moonquakes are comparable to intraplate earthquakes in terms of hazard potential, the authors produce sets of stochastic seismic excitations used as time histories for seismic analyses. The probability of exceedance of the defined damage state as a function of the peak ground acceleration (PGA) is presented through indicative fragility curves, where the structural superiority of EVTAs against their CTA counterparts is demonstrated.     

西藏改则地区金成矿作用

西藏改则地区属班公湖-怒江板块缝合带西段,该区岩金的找矿和理论研究十分薄弱,找矿方向不明确。文章从金的成矿背景、成矿特征和成矿年代学研究入手,探讨了该缝合带演化过程中金的成矿作用,试图为该区金找矿方向的确立提供依据。研究表明,该区金矿主要分布在羌塘板片南缘铁格山一带的侏罗系雁石坪群和缝合带内木嘎岗日地体达查一带的侏罗系木嘎岗日群浅变质火-沉积建造中。大地构造及地球化学研究反映出雁石坪群和木嘎岗日群是大陆裂谷一边缘海环境中形成的亚稳定的复理石沉积,其形成伴随有较大规模的蛇绿岩和基性火山喷发,同时有较明显的海底热水活动,地层中集中了较丰富的Au、Cu等幔源物质而成为Au的初始矿源层。早白垩世晚期,在冈底斯地块和羌塘地块碰撞拼贴过程中,富含Au、Cu等幔源组分的Ⅰ型中酸性岩浆上侵,并加热下渗的海水,使之与岩浆混合成为汲取初始矿源层、蛇绿岩和中酸性岩浆岩中Au的有效介质,进而携带Au在各种岩石裂隙中运移沉淀,形成蚀变岩一石英脉过渡型金矿体。在晚白垩世海盆关闭且发生差异隆升造山过程中,原有矿床的顶部被剥蚀,并以砂矿的形式开始了金矿的再生。     

非经典振型分解法求混凝土房屋及其上钢塔的地震响应

钢结构与混凝土结构阻尼比不同,混凝土房屋与其顶上钢塔组成了非比例阻尼结构系统。本文用非经典振型分解法求解该类结构系统的线弹性地震响应,发现只用前几阶振型响应迭加的结果即可逼近直接积分法的精确度。     

模态pushover分析方法的研究和改进

鉴于传统pushover方法不能考虑结构高阶振型的贡献,从而难以应用到高层结构中,有学者提出采用考虑多阶振型组合作用的模态pushover分析方法。本文通过考虑结构屈服后地震作用发生变化这一特性,对此方法进行了改进并通过算例进行了验证。结果表明本文改进的方法有很好的精度。     

An anti-aliasing algorithm suitable to map publishing symbol

IntroductionIn computer graphics , displaying a continuousgraphic (e .g.straight line , broken line , Beziercurve and ellipse) onthe raster screen needs dis-cretizing the continuous graphic to match withthe discrete pixel of the screen. The informationdis…     

Initial versus tangent stiffness‐based Rayleigh damping in inelastic time history seismic analyses

In the inelastic time history analyses of structures in seismic motion, part of the seismic energy that is imparted to the structure is absorbed by the inelastic structural model, and Rayleigh damping is commonly used in practice as an additional energy dissipation source. It has been acknowledged that Rayleigh damping models lack physical consistency and that, in turn, it must be carefully used to avoid encountering unintended consequences as the appearance of artificial damping. There are concerns raised by the mass proportional part of Rayleigh damping, but they are not considered in this paper. As far as the stiffness proportional part of Rayleigh damping is concerned, either the initial structural stiffness or the updated tangent stiffness can be used. The objective of this paper is to provide a comprehensive comparison of these two types of Rayleigh damping models so that a practitioner (i) can objectively choose the type of Rayleigh damping model that best fits her/his needs and (ii) is provided with useful analytical tools to design Rayleigh damping model with good control on the damping ratios throughout inelastic analysis. To that end, a review of the literature dedicated to Rayleigh damping within these last two decades is first presented; then, practical tools to control the modal damping ratios throughout the time history analysis are developed; a simple example is finally used to illustrate the differences resulting from the use of either initial or tangent stiffness‐based Rayleigh damping model. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Damage assessment through structural identification of a three‐story large‐scale precast concrete structure

This paper investigates the damage assessment of a three‐story half‐scale precast concrete building resembling a parking garage through structural identification. The structure was tested under earthquake‐type loading on the NEES large high‐performance outdoor shake table at the University of California San Diego in 2008. The tests provide a unique opportunity to capture the dynamic performance of precast concrete structures built under realistic boundary conditions. The effective modal parameters of the structure at different damage states have been identified from white‐noise and scaled earthquake test data with the assumption that the structure responded in a quasi‐linear manner. Modal identification has been performed using the deterministic‐stochastic subspace identification method based on the measured input–output data. The changes in the identified modal parameters are correlated to the observed damage. In general, the natural frequencies decrease, and the damping ratios increase as the structure is exposed to larger base excitations, indicating loss of stiffness, development/propagation of cracks, and failure in joint connections. The analysis of the modal rotations and curvatures allowed the localization of shear and flexural damages respectively and the checking of the effectiveness of repair actions. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

采用双向调谐质量阻尼器的大跨度桥梁风振控制仿真分析

传统的调谐质量阻尼器（TMD）设计均仅针对结构某一阶模态单独设置,当用于密频结构减振时会导致附加质量过多。为减小TMD的附加质量,结合大跨度斜拉桥结构的密频与风致耦合振动特点,提出了一种新型的双向共享质量与电涡流阻尼式TMD。具体实现方式是：水平、竖向TMD的刚度构件分别采用悬臂梁与压簧,将水平向TMD整体置于压簧上面,从而构成竖向TMD的质量;导体板固定不动,使安装在TMD质量块的永磁体阵列随质量块竖向或水平方向运动,从而分别产生竖向与水平向的电磁涡流阻尼。研究结果表明：（1）电涡流阻尼可以很好地实现双向TMD装置的共享阻尼,且电涡流阻尼的大小可以很方便地调节;（2）采用双向TMD进行斜拉桥的风致振动控制减振效果良好,可行性强。     

An improved displacement-based adaptive pushover procedure based on factor modal combination rule

An accurate estimation of the applied load pattern is an essential component in each pushover procedure. Recently, a number of adaptive pushover methods have been proposed in which the effects of the higher modes as well as the progressive changes in the dynamic characteristics of structures are taken into account to compute the applied load pattern. The basic shortcoming of these advanced pushover methods is related to employing the quadratic modal combination rule, whereby the sign reversals of the modal load vectors are suppressed. In this study, an improved displacement-based adaptive pushover method is developed in which the applied load pattern is computed using the factor modal combination rule(FMC). In the proposed procedure, multiple load patterns, depending on the number of the modes considered, are determined in order to take into account the sign reversals of different modal load vectors. The accuracy of the proposed method is verifi ed for seven moment resisting frame buildings of 3, 9 and 20 stories with regularity or vertically geometric and mass irregularities subjected to 60 earthquake ground motion records. The results showed that the proposed methodology is capable of reproducing the peak dynamic responses with very good accuracy.