Seismic Performance of Lightweight Concrete Structures
Joint Authors
Vandanapu, Swamy Nadh
Krishnamurthy, Muthumani
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-02-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Concrete structures are prone to earthquake due to mass of the structures.
The primary use of structural lightweight concrete (SLWC) is to reduce the dead load of a concrete structure, which allows the structural designer to reduce the size of the structural members like beam, column, and footings which results in reduction of earthquake forces on the structure.
This paper attempts to predict the seismic response of a six-storied reinforced concrete frame with the use of lightweight concrete.
A well-designed six-storey example is taken for study.
The structure is modelled with standard software, and analysis is carried out with normal weight and lightweight concrete.
Bending moments and shear forces are considered for both NWC and LWC, and it is observed that bending moments and shear forces are reduced to 15 and 20 percent, respectively, in LWC.
The density difference observed was 28% lower when compared NWC to LWC.
Assuming that the section and reinforcements are not revised due to use of LWC, one can expect large margin over and above MCE (maximum considered earthquake; IS 1893-2016), which is a desirable seismic resistance feature in important structures.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vandanapu, Swamy Nadh& Krishnamurthy, Muthumani. 2018. Seismic Performance of Lightweight Concrete Structures. Advances in Civil Engineering،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115568
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vandanapu, Swamy Nadh& Krishnamurthy, Muthumani. Seismic Performance of Lightweight Concrete Structures. Advances in Civil Engineering No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115568
American Medical Association (AMA)
Vandanapu, Swamy Nadh& Krishnamurthy, Muthumani. Seismic Performance of Lightweight Concrete Structures. Advances in Civil Engineering. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115568
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1115568