Isolation on the Top of Columns of a Building Analysis Based on ETABS

Abstract:

Taking a practical five-story frame-structure with opening floor as background, the finite element analysis software ETABS is used to perform analysis of the first-floor isolation. Time-history analysis for the structures showed that, vibration reduction effect of the superstructure is obvious under 7 degree earthquakes. The substructure (isolated columns) is still in elastic deformation stage under 7 degree rare earthquakes, which proves that isolation technology on the top of columns can improve the seismic behavior of the first-floor weak frame-structure. Meanwhile, mechanical analyses and seismic design of the isolated columns are performed. The results indicated that rational design ensures the structure’s seismic safety.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 174-177)
• Pages: 1994-2000
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.174-177.1994
• Online since: May 2012
• Authors: Ying Xiong Wu, Peng Yun Huang, Ying Huang, Jian Hui Zhu, Yun Xun Wang
• Keywords: Etabs, First-Floor Isolation, Isolated Column, Time History Analysis

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