Decision-making on economic maintenance of earthquake-resistant reinforced concrete structures
It is necessary to repair or reinforce earthquake-resistant reinforced concrete structures during their service time since their safety performance may gradually deteriorate due to environmental factors such as concrete carbonation, steel erosion, natural aging, or earthquake damage. This paper adopts a benefit-cost analysis and puts forward an economic decision-making method on preventive maintenance, pre-earthquake reinforcement, and post-earthquake repair and dismantling of structures, with consideration to earthquake damage accumulation, natural aging, and durability damage. It is of crucial theoretical significance and application value to the decision-making on the maintenance of structures.
Computer simulation on life of the structure based on service structure for the reinforced concrete frame
The distribution of the structure like in service is simulated through the simulation of the time and the intensity of earthquake and the elastoplastic response analysis of the reinforced concrete frame subjected to the acceleration of ground. This study is carried out under the consideration of the accumulated damage, the natural deterioration of the structure, durability of erosive damage and repair decision, combining with structural safety, durability and economical result. It provides a new thought and research method for forcasting the life of the structure.
Seismic design of buildings
BUILDING DESIGN ISSUES: General Effects of Earthquakes Materials and Methods of Construction Structural Versus Nonstructural Damage Seismic Resistance of Ordinary Construction Special Considerations for Seismic Resistance Special Problems ANALYSIS FOR SEISMIC EFFECTS: Lateral Load Resistance of Buildings Earthquake Effects on Building Structures Determination of Earthquake Effects ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS: Horizontal Diaphragms Vertical Diaphragms Braced Frames Moment-Resistive Frames Interaction of Frames and Diaphragms Foundations BUILDING DESIGN EXAMPLES: General Design Considerations Shear Walls - One Story Shear Walls - Multistory Braced Frames Moment-Resistive Frames Case Studies DESIGN DATA AND AIDS Capacities of Wood-Framed Diaphragms Steel Deck Diaphragms Capacities of Framing and Anchorage Devices Weight of Elements of Building Construction Design Guides Computer-Aided Design References Glossary Index.