Full-scale experimental tests are still needed to enhance knowledge on the seismic response of existing reinforced concrete buildings and to calibrate numerical models aimed at predicting damage. This study deals with pseudo-dynamic (PSD) tests and numerical modeling of full-scale multi-story infilled RC frames with different infill-to-frame connections. Nonlinear numerical models are calibrated using the experimental results at frame level and validated against the results of time-histories in terms of displacement demand, hysteretic response, and attained damage. This model is extended at building level and used to predicted damage to infills. The comparison with damage observed during post-earthquake inspections is reported and discussed.

Pseudodynamic Tests and Numerical Modelling for Damage Analysis of Infilled RC Frames

Del Vecchio, C.;
2023-01-01

Abstract

Full-scale experimental tests are still needed to enhance knowledge on the seismic response of existing reinforced concrete buildings and to calibrate numerical models aimed at predicting damage. This study deals with pseudo-dynamic (PSD) tests and numerical modeling of full-scale multi-story infilled RC frames with different infill-to-frame connections. Nonlinear numerical models are calibrated using the experimental results at frame level and validated against the results of time-histories in terms of displacement demand, hysteretic response, and attained damage. This model is extended at building level and used to predicted damage to infills. The comparison with damage observed during post-earthquake inspections is reported and discussed.
2023
Existing buildings
seismic assessment
shear failure
hysteretic response
NLTH
pseudo-dynamic testing
File in questo prodotto:
Non ci sono file associati a questo prodotto.

I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.

Utilizza questo identificativo per citare o creare un link a questo documento: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12070/63079
Citazioni
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.pmc??? ND
  • Scopus 4
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.isi??? ND
social impact