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A design study of an energy‐dissipating cladding system
Author(s) -
Cohen Julie Mark,
Powell Graham H.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
earthquake engineering and structural dynamics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.218
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1096-9845
pISSN - 0098-8847
DOI - 10.1002/eqe.4290220706
Subject(s) - cladding (metalworking) , structural engineering , engineering , frame (networking) , hinge , seismic analysis , mechanical engineering , materials science , composite material
A design study has been conducted to explore the use of structural cladding panels with energy‐dissipating cladding‐to‐frame connections for seismic‐resistant design. The study identifies several issues involved in the modelling and analysis of frames with energy‐dissipating cladding‐to‐frame connections, establishes concepts for design, and provides a preliminary assessment of the force and deformation demands that are likely to be placed on panels and connections. Non‐linear dynamic analyses indicate that the clad frames perform well, based on observations about maximum interstorey drifts, maximum plastic hinge rotations in the frames, and maximum ductility demands on the cladding‐to‐frame connections.