The Influence of Infill Wall Topology and Seismic Characteristics on the Response and Damage Distribution in Frame Structures. (15th December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nanos, Nikos; Begg, David
• Other Names: Elenas Anaxagoras Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Mathematical problems in engineering. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-12-15
• Subjects: Engineering mathematics -- Periodicals; 510.2462
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/506319
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1024-123X

Abstract

Abstract : This paper identifies the effects of infill wall existence and arrangement in the seismic response of frame structures utilising the global structural damage index after Park/Ang (GDI PA ) and the maximum interstorey drift ratio (MISDR) to express structural seismic response. Five different infill wall topologies of a 10-storey frame structure have been selected and analysed presenting an improved damage distribution model for infill wall bearing frames, hence promoting the use of nonstructural elements as a means of improving frame structural seismic behaviour and highlighting important aspects of structural response, demonstrating the suitability of such element implementation beyond their intended architectural scope.