Estimation of the resonance-response factor regarding to the critical excitation methods

S. H. Ghasemi, A. S. Nowak, P. Ashtari

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Abstract

Advanced investigation on resonance phenomenon leads to the enhanced seismic design methodology. One proper seismic approach, which has been established based on the structural resonance influence, is the critical excitation method. Regarding to the combination of the random vibrations theory, the critical excitation methods, and some mathematical efforts, this paper is designed to propose a newtechnique for estimating the effects of the resonance phenomenon on the structural behavior. It is then introduced a new relationship between the probability of the structural resonance and the structural responses in the frequency domain. Therefore, by using the proposed method, the essential information of the structural frequency's content and Power Spectra Density (PSD) of the earthquake will be illustrated; following, the capacity of structural resonance would be estimated. Furthermore, by considering the safety target level of the seismic performance of the structures, it is possible to improve the structural resonance capacity of the existing structure.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSafety, Reliability, Risk and Life-Cycle Performance of Structures and Infrastructures - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013
Pages4161-4168
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013 - New York, NY, United States
Duration: Jun 16 2013Jun 20 2013

Publication series

NameSafety, Reliability, Risk and Life-Cycle Performance of Structures and Infrastructures - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013

Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew York, NY
Period6/16/136/20/13

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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