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Cable-cylinder bracing system: theoretical background, structural behavior, and seismic design coefficients

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Abstract

The study presented herein aims to comprehensively investigate the structural performance of the cable-cylinder bracing system as a promising alternative to the conventional X-cable bracing system. To this end, the theoretical background of this system and its governing equilibrium relationships are presented. Subsequently, the effect of cylinder dimension and the level of prestressing force on the behavior of this system are discussed. Then, the nonlinear static and dynamic responses of this bracing system are compared with those of the conventional cable bracing system. Using the incremental dynamic analysis results, the response modification factor of this system is estimated. Finally, a sensitivity analysis is carried out on this system, and an equation is proposed for the R factor (response modification factor) of the proposed cable-cylinder bracing system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSeismic Evaluation, Damage, and Mitigation in Structures
EditorsIman Mansouri, Paul O. Awoyera
PublisherWoodhead Publishing
Chapter3
Pages51-97
Number of pages47
ISBN (Electronic)9780323885300
ISBN (Print)9780323885317
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Jan 2023

Publication series

NameWoodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering
PublisherWoodhead Publishing

Keywords

  • Cable-cylinder bracing
  • incremental dynamic analysis
  • response modification factor
  • sensitivity analysis

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