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Abstract In light of the significant damage observed after earthquakes in Japan and New Zealand, enhanced performing seismic force‐resisting systems and energy dissipation devices are increasingly being utilized in buildings. Numerical models are needed to estimate the seismic response of these systems for seismic design or assessment. While there have been studies on modeling uncertainty, selecting the model features most important to response can remain ambiguous, especially if the structure employs less well‐established lateral force‐resisting systems and components. Herein, a global sensitivity analysis was used to address modeling uncertainty in specimens with elastic spines and force‐limiting connections (FLCs) physically tested at full‐scale at the E‐Defense shake table in Japan. Modeling uncertainty was addressed for both model class and model parameter uncertainty by varying primary models to develop several secondary models according to pre‐established uncertainty groups. Numerical estimates of peak story drift ratio and floor acceleration were compared to the results from the experimental testing program using confidence intervals and root‐mean‐square error. Metrics such as the coefficient of variation, variance, linear Pearson correlation coefficient, and Sobol index were used to gain intuition about each model feature's contribution to the dispersion in estimates of the engineering demands. Peak floor acceleration was found to be more sensitive to modeling uncertainty compared to story drift ratio. Assumptions for the spine‐to‐frame connection significantly impacted estimates of peak floor accelerations, which could influence future design methods for spines and FLC in enhanced lateral‐force resisting systems.
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Settlement Prediction of a RAP-Supported Footing in Liquefiable Soils Subjected to a Seismic Loading
Over the past 50 years, seismically induced soil liquefaction has resulted in billions of dollars of damage to structures. Recent examples include extensive damage to infrastructure in Haiti (2010), Christchurch, New Zealand (2010–2011), and Ecuador (2016), among many others. New structures may be constructed on soil enhanced by ground improvement such as compaction grouting, stone columns, or Rammed aggregate pier (RAP) systems that rely on soil densification and reinforcement to provide stability. In New Zealand, RAP systems have been subjected to extensive testing to demonstrate their veracity in providing a reinforced crust of soil below shallow foundations. The results of the testing have been used to formulate design guidance for a variety of structural classifications and to provide validation of numerical models used to simulate the seismic response of these foundations. This paper extends the knowledgebase about RAP-supported foundation behavior by presenting the results of fully coupled hydro-mechanical numerical models developed to estimate the support mechanisms important for stability and settlements. The results of the research indicate that RAP can significantly reduce the seismically induced settlement.
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- PAR ID:
- 10314576
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Proc. International Foundations Congress and Equipment Exposition (IFCEE 2021)
- Volume:
- GSP 324
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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