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Updating of nonlinear analytical modeling of soft storey RC frame building models based on cyclic test results

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Cyclic testing has been carried out on two 1/4 scale of (G+2) soft storey RC frame building models to evaluate the nonlinear performance under cyclic loading. The first model has been designed only for gravity loading and the second model has been designed for gravity and earthquake loading. The different pushover parameters of the frames such as load-deformation curve, displacement and storey drift profile and the failure pattern have been evaluated. These parameters are used for up-gradation and comparison of the nonlinear analytical modeling of the soft storey RC frame building. The nonlinear analytical models have been updated at three stages i.e. linear range, nonlinear range and finally at failure stage. The % of error between the experimental and analytical results for different pushover parameters has also been evaluated.

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Surya Kumar Dadi, V.V.S., Agarwal, P. Updating of nonlinear analytical modeling of soft storey RC frame building models based on cyclic test results. Bull Earthquake Eng 11, 1493–1515 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-013-9434-7

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