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Response Reduction Factor for Structures with Significant Irregularities on Different Soil Stratum

Shorouk M. Elsadany, M. N. Fayed, Tamer M. Sorour, A. M. Anwar, Nasr E. Nasr

Abstract


The ability of a structure to dissipate energy through inelastic behavior is reflected in the response reduction factor (R), which is influenced by redundancy, ductility, and overstrength. Accurate determination of R is crucial for seismic design. This study focuses on determining the response factor for reinforced concrete (RC) structures with various irregularities. Non-linear static pushover analysis using SAP2000 was employed for numerical simulations to assess the impact of soil-structure interaction (SSI). The analysis included elevational and in-plan irregularities, revealing that buildings with irregular vertical geometries have lower inelastic seismic capacities compared to regular buildings. Consequently, R should be reduced by 15–40% from the ECP 2020 standard before the design phase for such structures. Irregularity was found to have a significant impact on weak soil conditions (C), leading to a reduction in R of 20.3% and 13.1% for fixed and isolated supports, respectively, on loose soil. Additionally, stiffer base soils were associated with higher R values for the same structure.

 

Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-03-07

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Keywords


Irregular RC Buildings; Elevation Irregularity; Plan Irregularity; Nonlinear Static Pushover Analysis; Response Reduction Factor; Soil Structure Interaction.

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