Optimization Based Seismic Design of Self-centering Concentrically Braced Frames

Ameer Marzok, Oren Lavan

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Abstract

This paper presents a design approach for multiple rocking Self-Centering concentrically Braced Frames (SC-CBFs) using a zero-order optimization framework. The objective of the design is to minimize the construction cost of the SC-CBF while satisfying performance constraints. The design space includes the properties of the rocking sections while the elements of the structural system are indirectly considered. In addition, the optimization problem is formulated to eliminate unnecessary rocking sections. Due to the nonlinearity of the optimization problem, an iterative procedure is adopted. Each iteration includes a set of new candidate designs of the system which are a product of the optimization algorithm used. The response of each design is computed using a nonlinear time history analysis (NLTHA) utilizing the Mixed Lagrangian Formalism (MLF). MLF has been shown as an efficient numerical scheme for this type of problem. The proposed methodology has been applied for the seismic design of SC-CBFs with multiple rocking sections. The results show that the optimized structures satisfy the predefined allowable performance levels with reduced construction costs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 10th International Conference on Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas - STESSA 2022
EditorsFederico M. Mazzolani, Dan Dubina, Aurel Stratan
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages737-745
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9783031038105
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event10th International Conference on the Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas, STESSA 2022 - Timisoara, Romania
Duration: 25 May 202227 May 2022

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Volume262 LNCE

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on the Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas, STESSA 2022
Country/TerritoryRomania
CityTimisoara
Period25/05/2227/05/22

Keywords

  • Concentrically braced frames
  • Higher mode effects
  • Multiple rocking systems
  • Self-centering
  • Structural optimization

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering

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