Experimental and numerical studies on buckling restrained braces with posttensioned carbon fiber composite cables

Summary There has been an increasing interest in using residual deformation as a seismic performance indicator for earthquake resistant building design. Self‐centering braced structural systems are viable candidates for minimizing residual deformations following a major earthquake. Hence, this study...

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Published in:Earthquake engineering & structural dynamics 2020-12, Vol.49 (15), p.1640-1661
Main Authors: Atasever, Kurtulus, Inanaga, Shogo, Takeuchi, Toru, Terazawa, Yuki, Celik, Oguz C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bracing
Buckling
buckling restrained brace
Building design
Building frames
Cables
carbon fiber composite cable
Carbon fibers
Construction
Deformation
Earthquake resistance
Earthquakes
Fiber composites
partially self‐centering
Post-tensioning
residual deformation
Seismic activity
Seismic response
self‐centering
Steel
Steel construction
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Summary:Summary There has been an increasing interest in using residual deformation as a seismic performance indicator for earthquake resistant building design. Self‐centering braced structural systems are viable candidates for minimizing residual deformations following a major earthquake. Hence, this study proposes an alternative type of buckling restrained brace (BRB) with externally attached posttensioned (PT‐BRB) carbon fiber composite cables (CFCCs). The steel core of the brace is used as an energy dissipator, whereas the CFCCs provide the self‐centering force for minimizing residual story drifts. Three proof‐of‐concept specimens are designed, fabricated, and cyclically tested at different posttensioning force levels. The CFCC behavior to obtain cyclic response, including the anchorage system, is examined closely. A parametric study is also conducted to show the effect of the different configurations of PT‐BRBs on the inelastic response. Furthermore, optimal brace parameters are discussed to realize design recommendations. The results indicated that the implementation of partially self‐centering BRBs in building frames can lead to the target residual displacements. A stable behavior is obtained for the proposed PT‐BRBs when subjected to the loading protocol specified in the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) 2016 Seismic Provisions.
ISSN:0098-8847
1096-9845
DOI:10.1002/eqe.3321