Analysis of existing reinforced concrete buildings and buildings with additional floors under seismic load

Alush, Shala; Bleiziffer, Jelena

doi:10.5592/co/phdsym.2019.08

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“…The calculations adopted the seismic action using horizontal spectrum 1 according to EC8. Structure loads with additional floors and other static external loads were considered according to EC1 and EC2 [33]. The results of the numerical and mathematical calculations depend on the applied loads and determine the low load-bearing capacity of vertical supporting structures, which is a decisive factor in choosing a method for constructing additional floors [34].…”

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Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Frames with Added Floors: Emphasizing the Influence of Structural Joints in the Context of Sustainable Vertical Extensions

Shala,

Bleiziffer

2024

Buildings

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The size of the population and the need for residential spaces are increasing. One possible solution is to add new floors to existing buildings. This research examines the seismic behavior of reinforced concrete frame structures that have undergone vertical extensions by adding extra floors. The primary focus is on the joints that connect these extensions to the existing structure and the appropriate modeling of these joints. However, adding floors to existing structures might be structurally challenging, especially in terms of the behavior under seismic actions. This paper presents a numerical study of a reinforced concrete frame in an old building to which new floors are subsequently added. The analysis shows that the frame does not behave as a whole with the old part of the structure, nor does it behave the same as if it were made with rigid joints compared to additional ones connected using hinge joints. It is noted that in structural analyses, the connection between an existing structure and a vertical extension is often considered rigid, yet in practice, these joints may behave differently. The change from the corner (knee) joint to the external joint has its own effect on the distribution of internal forces in the structure as a whole and in the joint in particular. Compared to demolishing and rebuilding, vertical extension is considered environmentally friendly, reducing the financial costs, environmental pollution, and waste generation.

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Section: Numerical Calculationsmentioning

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Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Frames with Added Floors: Emphasizing the Influence of Structural Joints in the Context of Sustainable Vertical Extensions

Shala,

Bleiziffer

2024

Buildings

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“…The calculations adopted the seismic action using horizontal spectrum 1 according to EC8. Structure loads with additional floors and other static external loads were considered according to EC1 and EC2 [27]. The results of the numerical and mathematical calculations depend on the applied loads and determine the low load-bearing capacity of vertical supporting structures, which is a decisive factor in choosing a method for constructing additional floors [28].…”

Section: Numerical Calculationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Investigation into Seismic Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Frames with Subsequently Added Floors and Modeling of Connecting Joints

Shala,

Bleiziffer

2024

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The size of the population and the need for residential spaces are increasing. One possible solution is to add new floors to existing buildings. The positive aspects of such a solution with respect to its socio-economic impact and impact on the environment is that large amounts of carbon dioxide release will be avoided, waste and its treatment will be reduced, and agricultural land and green spaces will be preserved. However, adding floors to existing structures might be structurally challenging, especially in terms of the behavior under seismic actions. This paper presents a numerical study of a reinforced concrete frame in an old building to which new floors are subsequently added. The analysis shows that the frame does not behave as a whole with the old part of the structure, nor does it behave the same as if it were made with rigid joints compared to additional ones connected using hinge joints. The change from the corner (knee) joint to the external joint has its own effect on the distribution of internal forces in the structure as a whole and in the joint in particular.

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Analysis of existing reinforced concrete buildings and buildings with additional floors under seismic load

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Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Frames with Added Floors: Emphasizing the Influence of Structural Joints in the Context of Sustainable Vertical Extensions

Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Frames with Added Floors: Emphasizing the Influence of Structural Joints in the Context of Sustainable Vertical Extensions

Investigation into Seismic Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Frames with Subsequently Added Floors and Modeling of Connecting Joints

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