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Nonlinear global seismic reliability analysis of RC frame structures using a stochastic capacity spectrum method

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Abstract

In this paper, based on an improved point estimate method, a stochastic capacity spectrum method (CSM) considering the inherent randomness in both seismic actions and structural systems is presented. The developed stochastic CSM is then combined with a Higher Order Moment Method (HOMM) to perform nonlinear static seismic reliability analysis of structures based on global deformation limit state functions. Three RC frame structures of low-to-high heights are designed as case-study examples, where the reliability index, failure probability and the sensitivity of the random variables are calculated. Furthermore, the effects of the nonlinear correlation among the material parameters of concrete on the global reliability indices of structures are investigated. The analysis results have shown that the developed method is more efficient than FORM while keeping the same accuracy as FORM.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSafety, Reliability, Risk and Life-Cycle Performance of Structures and Infrastructures - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013
Pages4313-4317
Number of pages5
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013 - New York, NY, United States
Duration: 16 Jun 201320 Jun 2013

Publication series

NameSafety, Reliability, Risk and Life-Cycle Performance of Structures and Infrastructures - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013

Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew York, NY
Period16/06/1320/06/13

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