Abstract
An examination of the appropriateness of two recent evaluation procedures (FEMA 178 and UCBC) is presented by comparing calculated response estimates with measured accelerations of two, reduced-scale unreinforced masonry buildings systems that were subjected to simulated earthquake motions on a shaking table. Predicted failure modes are compared with observed behavior, and recommendations for the usage of FEMA 178 Appendix C and UCBC Appendix Chapter 1 are made. The paper discusses the interaction of rocking piers and flexible diaphragms. Reductions in diaphragm motions due to pier rocking are detailed. Results from a nonlinear dynamic analysis model representing these effects are used to help explain the test observations.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages | 135-140 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| State | Published - 1996 |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1996 CCMS of the ASCE Symposium in Conjunction with Structures Congress XIV - Chicago, IL, USA Duration: Apr 15 1996 → Apr 18 1996 |
Other
| Other | Proceedings of the 1996 CCMS of the ASCE Symposium in Conjunction with Structures Congress XIV |
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| City | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Period | 4/15/96 → 4/18/96 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Building and Construction
- Architecture