Study on Column-Top Seismic Isolation of Single-Layer Latticed Domes

Yongmei Zhai, Xuxia Fu, Yihui Chen and Wei Hu
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Yongmei Zhai: Shanghai Institute of Disaster Prevention and Relief, Tongji University, Shanghai 200082, China
Xuxia Fu: Department of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200082, China
Yihui Chen: ARTS GROUP Co., Ltd., Suzhou 215000, China
Wei Hu: College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Shanghai 200082, China

Sustainability, 2019, vol. 11, issue 3, 1-9

Abstract: In this paper, a single-layer lamella reticulated dome with reinforced concrete bearings was studied, and a method of column-top isolation was proposed to improve the seismic performance of the whole structure, thereby avoiding too large support stiffness in engineering practice. A nonlinear time-history analysis showed that lead rubber bearings (LRB) can reduce the support reaction to a certain extent and make it distribute uniformly, reducing the support design requirements under frequent earthquakes. During rare earthquakes, the LRB was basically in the plastic state and the support reaction remained near the yield force, which was reduced greatly compared with that of the original structure. The bearing hysteresis curve was full, while the plasticity development degree of the upper reticulated dome was greatly reduced and the elasticity was basically maintained, thus achieving a good damping effect.

Keywords: column-top isolation; single-layer reticulated dome; nonlinear time-history analysis; damping effect (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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