Papers by Keyword: Continuum Method

Abstract: Response spectrum curve is the base of seismic design of structures, and mode-superposition response spectrum method is a practical design method of structures. Damping adjustment factors and shape parameters have been adjusted in the new Chinese code (2010) for damping rate is not equal to 0.05. Then, a new mode superposition response spectrum method combined with continuum method is introduced in this paper. Finally, the earthquake shear of a shear-wall structure’s bottom is calculated, and the results of the new method are compared with that of traditional method implemented in PM-SATWE software which is widely used in architectural design institute. The contrast results show that the new method is available and has a good accuracy.

Abstract: In this paper, the continuum method is applied in the energy dissipation systems for high-rise shear-wall structure of double-limb in order to set up the differential equations of the limbs and the method about solving the equations according to mode superposition principle of linear system is discussed. The fundamental natural period of a example is calculated by self-compiled program with visual Fortran language and currency program SAP2000 in order to check the applicability, reliability and effect of the continuum method to the energy dissipation system for high-rise shear-wall structure.