Seismic analysis of plan frame with energy dissipation device

Abstract

ABSTRACT

The energy dissipation systems for seismic applications have been under development for several years with a rapid increasing in implementations. Most of energy dissipation devices are used mainly in brace or the base of the building such as metallic or hysteretic dampers and base isolation. The paper studies type of energy dissipation device installed in the beam. The research includes two main points: first, to develop mathematical models for building a structural element with finite element method, and second, to investigate various cases to consider the effect of the device on the frame's response to earthquake actions. A brief summary of the energy dissipation device in an acceptable location in beam and its certain outcomes in design of earthquake-resistant frames are presented.

Key words: Energy dissipation capacity, seismic behaivor, ductility demand, deformation-based method, finite element method