A Nonlinear Frame Test Structure with Repeatable Behavior for Experimental Dynamic Response History Investigation |
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| Authors: | A P O’Donnell Y C Kurama E Kalkan |
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| Institution: | 1. Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, USA;2. Earthquake Science Center, United States Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California, USA |
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| Abstract: | This article describes a novel, small-scale nonlinear beam-column connection and an associated six-story frame test structure for the experimental dynamic response investigation of multi-story buildings subjected to earthquake loading. The objective is to create a re-configurable, reusable experimental platform on which several aspects of nonlinear dynamic response can be investigated through successive, exhaustive testing under suites of earthquake records. Static and dynamic calibration tests demonstrate excellent test-to-test repeatability of four structure configurations. These results confirm that the properties of each configuration (period, strength, energy dissipation) remain invariant, thus allowing future experimental investigations (e.g., of peak engineering demands) under earthquake loading. |
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| Keywords: | Nonlinear Beam-Column Connection Nonlinear Frame Nonlinear Response History Shake Table Testing Dynamic Testing Repeatability |
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