Yerevan, 09.09.

2020

SEISMIC RESISTANCE EFFECTIVENESS OF DAMPERS FOR REINFORCED

CONCRETE BUILDINGS

Agreement number – 2018 – 3234 / 001 – 001

Project reference number – 598719-EPP-1-2018-1-MK-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP
Content
1. Motivation
2. Research Field
3. Partner Institutions
4. Participation
5. Structure of the Project
6. Outcomes

Agreement number – 2018 – 3234 / 001 – 001

Project reference number – 598719-EPP-1-2018-1-MK-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP
1. Motivation

Seismic retrofit with dampers may be a sound

alternative to conventional retrofit techniques for
certain structures including the following:
• If wet construction is avoided, it will lead to short
construction times,
• In many cases, evacuation of the building during
installation is not necessary as opposed to
conventional methods such as column and wall
jacketing.

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 Dampers provide solutions suitable for overall structure and cause less
architectural and services disturbance compared to conventional methods.
• Although material cost of conventional retrofitting methods may be lower
than the material cost of retrofitting with dampers, damper solution may be
more economical if the total cost is considered particularly for structures that
are heavily occupied and it is costly to temporarily relocate.

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Project reference number – 598719-EPP-1-2018-1-MK-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP
 2. Research Field

Building Structures
Sliding friction connections, to dissipate seismic energy, were initially
studied and tested as joints between the vertical edges of coupled
concrete shear walls. As the joints slip, the cantilevered walls provide
the elastic restraint required to create the centering action that ensures
a negligible residual displacement after the earthquake.

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The capacity to dissipate the input of seismic energy with a
relatively small travel in the joints, thereby controlling the
amplitude of the oscillations, was convincingly
demonstrated.

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 Instead of relying on cracking concrete and yielding
steel as a means of energy dissipation, reusable sliding joints
can limit damage to secondary items and greatly simplify
post-earthquake rehabilitation. At that time it was also
proposed that the slip be limited, to provide additional
protection, but the idea had to be rejected as it led to very
high impact forces.

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Project reference number – 598719-EPP-1-2018-1-MK-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP
 Although the use of friction dampers in coupled shear walls, composed
of precast panels or in situ concrete, has received extensive research
attention, the system has yet to be applied in a full scale structure.

Agreement number – 2018 – 3234 / 001 – 001

Project reference number – 598719-EPP-1-2018-1-MK-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP
3. Partner Institutions
Yerevan Telecommunication Research Institute

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Project reference number – 598719-EPP-1-2018-1-MK-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP
4. Participation
Academia
• National University of Architecture and Construction of
Armenia
Faculty of Construction
Faculty of Urban Economy and Ecology
Faculty of Technology and Management
Academic Staff – 4-5 staff members (2-3 Master students)
Industry
• Builders Union

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5. Structure of the Project
Present the project structure, work packages, planned activities
(laboratory, in-situ, etc.), planned budget. (up to 3 slides)

 WP1 Information Gathering

 WP 2 Testing by FEM Software (Final Element Method), LIRA-SAPR
Software.
 WP3 Conclusion & Project Proposal

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Project reference number – 598719-EPP-1-2018-1-MK-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP
6. Outcomes

• Development of practical skills among 3rd or4th year & Master

students,
• Research results for Master theses
• Provision of knowledge on the importance of Seismic
Resistance Effectiveness

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Project reference number – 598719-EPP-1-2018-1-MK-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP
 Thank you!

Agreement number – 2018 – 3234 / 001 – 001

Project reference number – 598719-EPP-1-2018-1-MK-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP