Open AccessA procedure for the analysis and design of ductile reinforced concrete frame buildings of moderate height
Author(s) -
Rozanne Lanczak Williams
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
bulletin of the new zealand society for earthquake engineering/nzsee quarterly bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.917
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 2324-1543
pISSN - 1174-9857
DOI - 10.5459/bnzsee.8.4.260-272
Subject(s) - hinge , structural engineering , plastic hinge , brittleness , reinforced concrete , frame (networking) , ductility (earth science) , beam (structure) , limit state design , engineering , materials science , mechanical engineering , composite material , creep
A procedure is presented in step by step form for designing and detailing a reinforced concrete frame building to the requirements of DZ4203 (Draft New Zealand loading code). Consideration is given for adequate ductility by means of a capacity design approach to all members to obtain a large number of plastic hinges which are detailed to dissipate energy without brittle failure. Further ductile detailing is given for all other locations where accidental hinges could occur and to limit excessive deflections that may result from deterioration of beam column joints.