Changes of response characteristics due to different damage patterns of steel structures

X. Wang, K. Irikura

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Abstract

In this study, changes of response characteristics, including the natural frequency, mode shape, and shear-wave propagation, of a 1/3 scaled specimen of an 18-story steel structure corresponding to different damage patterns, plasticizing, yielding, breaking, buckling of beam and columns members, are examined. Though the natural frequencies decreased with the developing of damage, the higher modes are more sensitive to damage than the fundamental mode. The yielding of beam ends cannot be detected by the change of the natural frequencies, but it can be seen from the extension of shear-wave travel time between damaged stories. Because of the decrease of shear stiffness of the lower damaged stories, the reflected waves can be seen clearly from the deconvolved waves on the damaged stories. Damage of intermediate stories can be examined based on the changes of inter-story shear-wave velocities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication11th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2018, NCEE 2018
Subtitle of host publicationIntegrating Science, Engineering, and Policy
PublisherEarthquake Engineering Research Institute
Pages2192-2195
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781510873254
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Event11th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2018: Integrating Science, Engineering, and Policy, NCEE 2018 - Los Angeles, United States
Duration: 25 Jun 201829 Jun 2018

Publication series

Name11th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2018, NCEE 2018: Integrating Science, Engineering, and Policy
Volume4

Conference

Conference11th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2018: Integrating Science, Engineering, and Policy, NCEE 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLos Angeles
Period25/06/1829/06/18

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