Dynamic behavior of perimeter lateral-system structures with flexible diaphragms

Building structures are typically designed using the assumption that the floor systems serve as a rigid diaphragm between the vertical elements of the lateral load‐resisting system. However, long‐floor span structures with perimeter lateral load‐resisting systems possess diaphragms which behave quit...

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Published in:Earthquake engineering & structural dynamics 2001-05, Vol.30 (5), p.745-763
Main Authors: Fleischman, R. B., Farrow, K. T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
diaphragm flexibility
diaphragms
drift demand
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
earthquake-resistant design
Earthquakes, seismology
Engineering and environment geology. Geothermics
Engineering geology
Exact sciences and technology
flooring
Internal geophysics
lateral force distribution
loading
non-linear time-history analysis
non‐linear time‐history analysis, drift demand, lateral force distribution
seismic response
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Summary:Building structures are typically designed using the assumption that the floor systems serve as a rigid diaphragm between the vertical elements of the lateral load‐resisting system. However, long‐floor span structures with perimeter lateral load‐resisting systems possess diaphragms which behave quite flexibly. The dynamic behaviour of such structures is dissimilar to the behavior expected of typical structures. This difference can lead to unexpected force and drift patterns. If force levels are sufficiently under‐estimated, inelastic diaphragm behaviour can occur, exacerbating the effects of diaphragm flexibility. Such response may lead to a non‐ductile diaphragm failure or structural instability due to high drift demands in the gravity system. Analytical models were developed which capture the diaphragm flexibility of structures with long‐floor spans and perimeter lateral‐systems. Modal examination and time‐history analyses were performed to determine the effect of diaphragm flexibility and diaphragm inelastic behaviour on the dynamic behaviour of these structures. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:0098-8847
1096-9845
DOI:10.1002/eqe.36