A simplified fundamental period equation for RC buildings
Gradevinar, vol.73, no.5, pp.483-497, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 73 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2021
- Doi Number: 10.14256/jce.3080.2020
- Journal Name: Gradevinar
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Aerospace Database, Aqualine, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), Communication Abstracts, ICONDA Bibliographic, Metadex, Directory of Open Access Journals, Civil Engineering Abstracts
- Page Numbers: pp.483-497
- Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Considering the huge differences in the prediction and organization of equations available in the literature, this paper aims at developing a reliable equation including mass and stiffness parameters. Microtremor (ambient vibration) measurements were taken from 23 RC buildings and their fundamental periods were compared to the dynamic analysis results. Building models were then calibrated to account for the infill wall effect. After that, 156 RC buildings were 3D modelled and their dynamic analysis results were used to calibrate the proposed fundamental period equation.