Location
San Diego, California
Presentation Date
26 May 2010, 4:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Abstract
In this paper a simple model to take into account dynamic non-linear soil-structure interaction is presented: it consists of a 1 degree-of-freedom (dof) superstructure and a 3 dof macro-element foundation. Both the superstructure and the soil-foundation system exhibit a non-linear behaviour. In particular the superstructure is characterized by an elastic perfectly plastic behaviour, while the foundation macro-element encompasses the two sources of non-linearity that arise in the soil-foundation interface: a) the one due to the irreversible elastoplastic soil behaviour (material non-linearity) and b) the one due to possible foundation uplift (geometric non-linearity). The global model thus entails the following features: a) the coupling between the foundation and the superstructure when one or both of them enter into the non-linear range, b) the capability for the foundation and the superstructure to dissipate energy, c) a prediction of peak and residual displacements in both the superstructure and the foundation, d) the possibility to model the isolation effects for the structure due to the foundation non-linear behaviour and e) the possibility for the superstructure to reach a particular level of ductility demand. Therefore, the model can serve as a numerical tool for assessing performance-based design approaches that wish to take into account non-linear soil-structure interaction. This is illustrated through several case studies of bridge piers, in which a comparison between the results obtained by dynamic analyses performed with different base conditions (fixed base, elastic base, elastoplastic base with uplift) emphasizes the role of the non-linear soil-structure interaction in design.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Meeting Name
5th International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics
Publisher
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Document Version
Final Version
Rights
© 2010 Missouri University of Science and Technology, All rights reserved.
Creative Commons Licensing
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Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
File Type
text
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Figini, R.; Chatzigogos, C. T.; and Paolucci, R., "A Simple Numerical Tool for Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction Analyses Including Non-Linear Behaviour of Both Structure and Foundation" (2010). International Conferences on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics. 2.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/icrageesd/05icrageesd/session05/2
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A Simple Numerical Tool for Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction Analyses Including Non-Linear Behaviour of Both Structure and Foundation
San Diego, California
In this paper a simple model to take into account dynamic non-linear soil-structure interaction is presented: it consists of a 1 degree-of-freedom (dof) superstructure and a 3 dof macro-element foundation. Both the superstructure and the soil-foundation system exhibit a non-linear behaviour. In particular the superstructure is characterized by an elastic perfectly plastic behaviour, while the foundation macro-element encompasses the two sources of non-linearity that arise in the soil-foundation interface: a) the one due to the irreversible elastoplastic soil behaviour (material non-linearity) and b) the one due to possible foundation uplift (geometric non-linearity). The global model thus entails the following features: a) the coupling between the foundation and the superstructure when one or both of them enter into the non-linear range, b) the capability for the foundation and the superstructure to dissipate energy, c) a prediction of peak and residual displacements in both the superstructure and the foundation, d) the possibility to model the isolation effects for the structure due to the foundation non-linear behaviour and e) the possibility for the superstructure to reach a particular level of ductility demand. Therefore, the model can serve as a numerical tool for assessing performance-based design approaches that wish to take into account non-linear soil-structure interaction. This is illustrated through several case studies of bridge piers, in which a comparison between the results obtained by dynamic analyses performed with different base conditions (fixed base, elastic base, elastoplastic base with uplift) emphasizes the role of the non-linear soil-structure interaction in design.
