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Cumulative Damage of Structures Subjected to Response Spectrum Consistent Random Processes

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Jeong, Garrett Duane (1985) Cumulative Damage of Structures Subjected to Response Spectrum Consistent Random Processes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/97b3-2427. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04052019-121036771

Abstract

A theoretical analysis of the effect of duration on the damage of structures subjected to earthquakes is presented. Earthquake excitation is modeled as a nonstationary random process. Estimates of the first-passage probability of a simple oscillator are employed to choose modulated Gaussian random processes consistent with a prescribed response spectrum. The response spectrum is assumed to be specified independent of the duration. Expressions for the mean damage of a structure are derived using an approach similar to the Miner-Palmgren rule for failure caused by cyclic loads. The expected damage expressions are then evaluated for a structure subjected to modulated Gaussian random processes of varying duration.

Two types of structures are examined: a steel structure and a reinforced concrete structure. Results are presented for systems with constant linear stiffness and a particular form of softening behavior. The nonlinearity of the softening system is accounted for by statistical linearization. The level of expected damage is found to be a strong function of both the duration of the excitation and the ductility of the response.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:Applied Mechanics
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Applied Mechanics
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Iwan, Wilfred D.
Group:Earthquake Engineering Research Laboratory
Thesis Committee:
  • Iwan, Wilfred D. (chair)
  • Beck, James L.
  • Hall, John F.
  • Caughey, Thomas Kirk
  • Knauss, Wolfgang Gustav
Defense Date:11 January 1985
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EERL Report85-03
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CaltechUNSPECIFIED
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S. D. Bechtel, Jr. FoundationUNSPECIFIED
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:04052019-121036771
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04052019-121036771
DOI:10.7907/97b3-2427
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ID Code:11441
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Mel Ray
Deposited On:10 Apr 2019 15:23
Last Modified:20 Aug 2021 22:45

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