Abstract
In this study, a simplified approach for the analytical development of fragility curves of high-rise RC buildings is presented. It is based on an approximate modal decomposition procedure known as the Uncoupled Modal Response History Analysis (UMRHA). Using an example of a 55-story case study building, the fragility relationships are developed using the presented approach. Fifteen earthquake ground motions (categorized into 3 groups corresponding to combinations of small or large magnitude and source-to-site distances) are considered for this example. These ground motion histories are scaled for 3 intensity measures (peak ground acceleration, spectral acceleration at 0.2 s and spectral acceleration at 1 s) varying from 0.25 to 2 g. The presented approach resulted in a significant reduction of computational time compared to the detailed Nonlinear Response History Analysis (NLRHA) procedure, and can be applied to assess the seismic vulnerability of complex-natured, higher mode-dominating tall reinforced concrete buildings.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
References
Bazzurro P, Cornell CA (1994) Seismic hazard analysis of nonlinear structures. I: methodology. J Struct Eng 120(11):3320–3344
Bournonville M, Dahnke J, Darwin D (2004) Statistical analysis of the mechanical properties and weight of reinforcing bars. University of Kansas Report
Carr AJ (2004) Ruaumoko – inelastic dynamic analysis program. Department of Civil Engineering, University of Canterbury, Christchurch
Chopra AK (2007) Dynamics of structures: theory and applications to earthquake engineering. Prentice Hall, Hoboken
Elnashai A, Borzi B, Vlachos S (2004) Deformation-based vulnerability functions for RC bridges. Struct Eng Mech 17(2):215–244
Ghobarah A, Aly N, El-Attar M (1998) Seismic reliability assessment of existing reinforced concrete buildings. J Earthq Eng 2(4):569–592
Gruenwald J (2008) Risk-based structural design: Designing for future aircraft. AE 440 Technical Report
Guneyisi EM, Altay G (2008) Seismic fragility assessment of effectiveness of viscous dampers in RC buildings under scenario earthquakes. Struct Saf 30(5):461–480
Hazus (1999) Earthquake loss estimation methodology technical and user manual. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Washington
Hueste MBD, Chompreda P, Trejo D, Cline DB, Keating PB (2004) Mechanical properties of high-strength concrete for prestressed members. ACI Struct J 101(4)
Hwang H, Huo J (1996) Simulation of earthquake acceleration time histories. Center for Earthquake Research and Information, The University of Memphis, Technical Report
Ibarra LF, Krawinkler H (2005) Global collapse of frame structures under seismic excitations. Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center, Berkeley
Ji J, Elnashai AS, Kuchma DA (2007) An analytical framework for seismic fragility analysis of RC high-rise buildings. Eng Struct 29(12):3197–3209
Ji J, Elnashai AS, Kuchma DA (2009) Seismic fragility relationships of reinforced concrete high-rise buildings. Struct Design Tall Spec Build 18(3):259–277
Kinali K, Ellingwood BR (2007) Seismic fragility assessment of steel frames for consequence-based engineering: a case study for Memphis. Eng Struct 29(6):1115–1127
Kircher CA, Nassar AA, Kustu O, Holmes WT (1997) Development of building damage functions for earthquake loss estimation. Earthquake Spectra 13(4):663–682
PEER (2010) Guidelines for performance-based seismic design of tall buildings, PEER Report No. 2010/05. University of California, Berkeley
Powell G (2000) Perform-3D CSI. User manual and User guide. CSI Inc.
Sewell RT (1989) Damage effectiveness of earthquake ground motion: characterizations based on the performance of structures and equipment. PhD thesis, Stanford University
Shinozuka M, Feng MQ, Kim HK, Kim SH (2000a) Nonlinear static procedure for fragility curve development. J Eng Mech 126(12):1287–1295
Shinozuka M, Feng MQ, Lee J, Naganuma T (2000b) Statistical analysis of fragility curves. J Eng Mech 126(12):1224–1231
Singhal A, Kiremidjian A (1997) A method for earthquake motion-damage relationships with application to reinforced concrete frames. NCEER-97-0008
Smyth AW, Altay G, Deodatis G, Erdik M, Franco G, Gulkan P, Kunreuther H, Lus H, Mete E, Seeber N (2004) Probabilistic benefit-cost analysis for earthquake damage mitigation: evaluating measures for apartment houses in Turkey. Earthquake Spectra 20(1):171–203
Wen Y, Ellingwood B, Veneziano D, Bracci J (2003) Uncertainty modeling in earthquake engineering. Mid-America earthquake center project FD-2 report
Wen Y, Ellingwood B, Bracci JM (2004) Vulnerability function framework for consequence-based engineering. MAE Center Project DS-4 Report, April 28, 2004
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Corresponding author
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2019 Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature
About this paper
Cite this paper
Zain, M., Anwar, N., Najam, F.A., Mehmood, T. (2019). Seismic Fragility Assessment of Reinforced Concrete High-Rise Buildings Using the Uncoupled Modal Response History Analysis (UMRHA). In: Rupakhety, R., Olafsson, S., Bessason, B. (eds) Proceedings of the International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics. ICESD 2017. Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering, vol 47. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78187-7_16
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78187-7_16
Published:
Publisher Name: Springer, Cham
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-78186-0
Online ISBN: 978-3-319-78187-7
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental ScienceEarth and Environmental Science (R0)