Generalized Complex Damping and Spectral Integration

The spectral analysis and the corresponding integrations of the seismic-response spectra of an offshore platform are presented. Any shape of the input power spectrum of the ground motion is described by piecewise straight lines for approximation. Both the effects of nonlinear drag force and modal-da...

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Published in:Journal of engineering mechanics 1991-05, Vol.117 (5), p.986-1004
Main Authors: Chen, Yung-Hsiang, Tsaur, Deng-How
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Buildings. Public works
Exact sciences and technology
Hydraulic constructions
Offshore structure (platforms, tanks, etc.)
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Summary:The spectral analysis and the corresponding integrations of the seismic-response spectra of an offshore platform are presented. Any shape of the input power spectrum of the ground motion is described by piecewise straight lines for approximation. Both the effects of nonlinear drag force and modal-damping coupling are taken into account in the analysis. The nonlinear drag force is linearized by the method of the least squares in the statistical sense, and the modal-damping coupling is uncoupled by the use of the concept of generalized complex damping. As a consequence, the integration formulas of the response spectra for all vibrational modes have been derived, which may prove useful and efficient for computation.
ISSN:0733-9399
1943-7889
DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9399(1991)117:5(986)