Restoring Force Models Investigation of Research Status and Problems Analysis of RC Structure

Abstract

Restoring force model is a simplified mathematical model derived from restoring force-deformation curves in lots of tests. Selecting a reasonable restoring force model is the basis of conducting dynamic nonlinear analysis of structure. The work further investigates the advantage and disadvantage of the restoring force models presented in this paper. Classified and brief comments about the existing drawbacks of restoring force models and its application are conducted. Lastly, some useful suggestions are proposed for the further research.