Published 1983 | Version v1
Report

Modelling of nonlinear behaviour of reinforced concrete structures under strong earthquakes

  • 1. Technische Hochschule, Darmstadt, Germany

Description

In the response analysis of a complete structure, reliable models for members and subassemblies are required. Series of large-scale reinforced concrete (R/C) cantilever beams and one bay-one story frames with lumped masses have been tested on the Earthquake Simulator of Institut fuer Massivbau - TH Darmstadt. The objective of this paper is to discuss the fundamental problems involved in the nonlinear behaviour of R/C members of simple structures when subjected to cyclic loading with high amplitudes. Some experimental research results gained during the evaluation of the tests and some features of an analytical model to consider the dynamic proporties of a R/C cantilever beam will be presented

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Probabilistic methods in seismic risk assessment for nuclear power plants: proceedings
Journal Page Range
p. 237-248.
Report number
CONF-8305220--

Conference

Title
2. CSNI specialists meeting on probabilistic methods in seismic risk assessment for nuclear power plants.
Dates
16-18 May 1983.
Place
Livermore, CA (USA).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
16061305
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
DAMPING; EARTHQUAKES; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; MECHANICAL STRUCTURES; REINFORCED CONCRETE; RESPONSE FUNCTIONS; SEISMIC EFFECTS; SIMULATORS
Descriptors DEC
ANALOG SYSTEMS; BUILDING MATERIALS; COMPOSITE MATERIALS; CONCRETES; FUNCTIONAL MODELS; FUNCTIONS; MATERIALS; REINFORCED MATERIALS