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Title: Development of methods to predict both the dynamic and the pseudo-static response of secondary structures subjected to seismic excitations

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6767782

Multiple independent support excitation time history formulations have been used to investigate simplified methods to predict the inertial (or dynamic) component of response as well as the pseudo-static (or static) component of response of secondary structures subjected to seismic excitations. For the dynamic component the independent response spectrum method is used with current industry practice for the modal and direction of excitation combinations being adopted and various procedures for the group combination and sequence being investigated. SRSS combination between support groups is found to yield satisfactory results. For the static component, support grouping by elevation for preliminary design followed by support grouping by attachment point for final design assure overall safety in the design.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH00016
OSTI ID:
6767782
Report Number(s):
BNL-NUREG-34545; CONF-840833-3; ON: DE84010284
Resource Relation:
Conference: 5. American Society of Civil Engineers/Engineering Mechanics specialty conference, Laramie, WY, USA, 1 Aug 1984; Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English