Rc Structures Retrofitting Seismic Walls and Bracing Shear

Authors

  • Mohammed Hazim Mohammed , Ali Mohammed Abdulmuttaleb, Methal Qudori Ali, Hasan Hussein Ali

Abstract

There is many established concrete buildings around the world that are actually ineffective for earthquakes. Latest earthquakes in the last 10 years show that severe damage resulted not because of earthquake techniques but because construction was improperly done during the earthquake. The present structure, which was built and constructed according to first codal steps, does not follow the criteria of the existing seismic architecture and code methods. It is known that seismic retrofitting is the safest method for minimizing the possibility of destroying buildings. In the past, retrofitting methods have been significantly developed. This research reveals the principles of the assessment and upgrading of seismic structure. A 3-D RC Structure constructed for convincing linear elastic analysis. In order to analyze functionality of a reinforced concrete structure, the ETab programme is used for a dynamic design approach. The broad retrofit procedures that have been employed to increase the load-bearing capability of various components of structure, including Concrete and Steel applications & fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) jacketing, and procedures including shear and shear panel areas that can increase the general equilibrium of buildings are emphasized. Many other refurbishment procedures can increase the rigidity and strengthen the amount of mass that creates a shorter time of return. Shortening in the vibrational cycle also results in an increased ductility and retrofitting structural support. If, therefore, the effect of the system's improved strength and ductility is greater than the earthquake criteria, then the scheduled retrofit Programme.

Published

2020-11-01

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