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System identification of a two-story infilled rc building in different damage states

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Abstract

This study focuses on vibration-based system identification of an actual structure located in El Centro, California. The structure had already been subjected to four earthquakes with epicenters in close proximity and was to be demolished due to the extended damage. Four damage levels were introduced to the structure by gradually removing four perimeter infill walls. A series of dynamic tests were conducted in each damage state using an eccentric mass shaker. The ambient vibration of the structure was also recorded through an array of 60 accelerometers mounted on the structure. The system identification discussed in this paper was conducted using the ambient vibration recordings. Moreover, a preliminary finite element model of the building was created to estimate numerically the dynamic characteristics of the structure. These were compared to the properties obtained from the system identification. The results indicate that the frequencies estimated by the model overestimate those obtained from the system identification results, while the experimentally and numerically obtained mode shapes are in good agreement.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationImproving the Seismic Performance of Existing Buildings and other Structures 2015 - Proceedings of the 2nd ATC and SEI Conference on Improving the Seismic Performance of Existing Buildings and Other Structures
EditorsRoberto T. Leon
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages607-618
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9780784479728
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Event2nd ATC and SEI Conference on Improving the Seismic Performance of Existing Buildings and Other Structures - San Francisco, United States
Duration: Dec 10 2015Dec 12 2015

Publication series

NameImproving the Seismic Performance of Existing Buildings and other Structures 2015 - Proceedings of the 2nd ATC and SEI Conference on Improving the Seismic Performance of Existing Buildings and Other Structures

Conference

Conference2nd ATC and SEI Conference on Improving the Seismic Performance of Existing Buildings and Other Structures
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period12/10/1512/12/15

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