Dissipative and non-dissipative frameworks
Steel earthquake-resistant constructions - Within the Eurocode 8 context
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Dissipative and non-dissipative frameworks
Steel earthquake-resistant constructions - Within the Eurocode 8 context

Author : André PLUMIER

Publication date: November 10, 2009, Review date: April 15, 2015 | Lire en français

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1. Dissipative and non-dissipative frameworks

1.1 Seismic design options

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1.1.1 General concept

There are two approaches to designing earthquake-resistant structures. These are either :

  • whose cross-sections are very large and where only elastic stresses develop;

  • with smaller bar cross-sections, enabling the formation of numerous plastic zones.

  • A structure corresponding to the first option is heavier. It may not offer the safety...

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