A proper assumption of the concrete strength is essential to model existing RC structures, which seismic performance can be affected by the poor quality of materials, both in terms of low strength and high variability. This paper considers the effects of the variability of concrete strength within buildings. Due to such variability, in fact, buildings can experience irregular seismic responses, both in plan and in elevation. This research investigates the effects of irregularity in elevation due to the strength variability of concrete in a case study, namely a four-storey RC framed building, designed for vertical loads only. The variability of the concrete strength has been evaluated on the basis of an extensive survey carried out by the Tuscany Regional Government on a large sample of RC framed buildings. Special attention has been paid to the adequacy of current codes provisions (Eurocodes, FEMA) on how to quantify concrete strength.

The concrete strength variability as source of irregularity in elevation of existing RC buildings / M. De Stefano; M. Tanganelli; S. Viti. - ELETTRONICO. - (2013), pp. 00-00. (Intervento presentato al convegno SE-50EEE Conference tenutosi a Skopje, Macedonia nel 29-31 May 2013).

The concrete strength variability as source of irregularity in elevation of existing RC buildings

DE STEFANO, MARIO;TANGANELLI, MARCO;VITI, STEFANIA
2013

Abstract

A proper assumption of the concrete strength is essential to model existing RC structures, which seismic performance can be affected by the poor quality of materials, both in terms of low strength and high variability. This paper considers the effects of the variability of concrete strength within buildings. Due to such variability, in fact, buildings can experience irregular seismic responses, both in plan and in elevation. This research investigates the effects of irregularity in elevation due to the strength variability of concrete in a case study, namely a four-storey RC framed building, designed for vertical loads only. The variability of the concrete strength has been evaluated on the basis of an extensive survey carried out by the Tuscany Regional Government on a large sample of RC framed buildings. Special attention has been paid to the adequacy of current codes provisions (Eurocodes, FEMA) on how to quantify concrete strength.
2013
SE-50EEE Conference
SE-50EEE Conference
Skopje, Macedonia
29-31 May 2013
M. De Stefano; M. Tanganelli; S. Viti
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