EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING

DATE: 11/18/2022
PROFESSOR: ENGR. CAROL ALCID-GAVINO
SAMPLE PROBLEMS (REDUNDANCY FACTOR, ρ)

Evaluate the reliability/redundancy factor, ρ , for

the structural systems shown below. (Moment
Frame Structure
Data:
 Zone 4 = Z = 0.4
 Wtot = 3000kN ; equally distributed
 R = 3.5
 T = 0.7
 Distance from source = 15 km
 I = 1.0
 Source Type A
 Step 1: Solve for Base Shear
Step 2: Distribute Base Shear

STOREY WT HT W*H C Fx
3 1000 11.10
2 1000 7.4
1 1000 3.7
 Step 3: Determine the Horizontal Distribution

For Frame AB

Y-
ksy % ksy Vd Vt Vtot
Frame
A
B
 Step 3: Determine the Horizontal Distribution

For Frame AB

Y-
ksy % ksy Vd Vt Vtot
Frame
A
B
 Step 3: Determine the Horizontal Distribution

For Frame AB

Y-
ksy % ksy Vd Vt Vtot
Frame
A
B
 Step 3: Determine the Horizontal Distribution

For Frame 1-2

X-
ksy % ksy Vd Vt Vtot
Frame
1
2
 Step 3: Determine the Horizontal Distribution

For Frame 1-2

X-
ksy % ksy Vd Vt Vtot
Frame
1
2
 Step 3: Determine the Horizontal Distribution

For Frame 1-2

X-
ksy % ksy Vd Vt Vtot
Frame
1
2
Step 4: Review NSCP 2015 code

STOREY Fx Va+Vb ri
3
2
1
Step 5: Solve for Ab

Step 6: Solve for Redundancy factor

Other important frames:
SAMPLE PROBLEMS (REDUNDANCY FACTOR, ρ)

Evaluate the reliability/redundancy factor, ρ , for

the structural systems shown below. (Brace Frame).
The following information is given as:

STOREY
STOREY BRACE FORCE
SHEAR 25

1 952 273
2 731 292
25
3 517 112
 STOREY STOREY SHEAR BRACE FORCE HORIZONTAL COMP. ri
SAMPLE 1PROBLEMS (REDUNDANCY
952 273 FACTOR, ρ)
2 731 292
3 517 112
 STOREY STOREY SHEAR BRACE FORCE HORIZONTAL COMP. ri
SAMPLE 1PROBLEMS (REDUNDANCY
952 273 FACTOR, ρ)
2 731 292
3 517 112
SAMPLE PROBLEMS (DRIFT)
SAMPLE PROBLEMS (DRIFT)
LECTURE 9: RESPONSE SPECTRUM ANALYSIS
DATE: 11/18/2022
PROFESSOR: ENGR. CAROL ALCID-GAVINO
RESPONSE SPECTRUM ANALYSIS

 The design response spectrum of a structure incorporates a 5% equivalent viscous damping to represent the
dynamic effects of the Design Basis Ground Motion for the design of structures.
 This diagram illustrates the peak or maximum response (acceleration, velocity, displacement) of all possible linear
single degree of freedom (SDF) system to a particular component of ground motion for a given level of damping
 This should be representative of the characteristics of all seismic properties experienced at a specific site. The
design response spectrum should be based on geologic, tectonic, seismological and soil characteristics associated
with that specific site if these are known.
 If not, it may be constructed accordingly based from the spectral shape provided in Section 208.5.3 of NSCP 2015.
RESPONSE SPECTRUM ANALYSIS
RESPONSE SPECTRUM ANALYSIS

 Design Response Spectra are used for the following purposes

 Convenient and practical way to summarize the frequency content of a given acceleration, velocity or displacement time
history.
 Provides a practical way to apply the knowledge of structural dynamics to the design of structures and development of lateral
force requirements in building codes.
SAMPLE PROBLEM

Determine the elastic design response spectrum for a site in Zone 4 with the following characteristics:
 Soil Profile Type: Sd
 Seismic source type: C
 Distance to the nearest seismic source: 23km
Determine the elastic design
response spectrum for a site in
SAMPLE PROBLEM
Zone 4 with the following
characteristics:
 Soil Profile Type: Sd
 Seismic source type: C
 Distance to the nearest
seismic source: 23km
Determine the elastic design
response spectrum for a site in
SAMPLE PROBLEM
Zone 4 with the following
characteristics:
 Soil Profile Type: Sd
 Seismic source type: C
 Distance to the nearest
seismic source: 23km
Determine the elastic design
response spectrum for a site in
SAMPLE PROBLEM
Zone 4 with the following
characteristics:
 Soil Profile Type: Sd
 Seismic source type: C
 Distance to the nearest
seismic source: 23km