Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Concentrically Braced Steel Frames in Canada
Author | : Yasaman Balazadeh Minouei |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 285 |
Release | : 2017 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:1121602779 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Concentrically Braced Steel Frames in Canada written by Yasaman Balazadeh Minouei and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New steel buildings designed according to the seismic provisions of the National building Code of Canada (NBCC) (NRCC 2010) and the steel structures design standard CSA S16 (CSA 2009) are conceived to safely resist seismic loads and develop sufficient ductility while maintaining adequate strength and stiffness. The special seismic design and detailing requirements for steel structures were introduced in the 1989 edition of the CSA standard. Thus, the structures designed prior to 1990's may not develop the ductile seismic response. To date, very limited research in Canada has been devoted into the seismic evaluation of existing concentrically braced frames designed in accordance with the 1980's codes.