Optimization of the configuration of infill walls in order to increase seismic resistance of building structures

GÜNEY D., KURUŞCU A. O.

International Journal of Physical Sciences, cilt.6, sa.4, ss.698-706, 2011 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 6 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Dergi Adı: International Journal of Physical Sciences
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.698-706
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Design, Infill walls, Optimization, Response, Seismic, Structure
  • Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The behavior of empty frames and infilled frames is very different. The infill walls are considered as non-structural elements and are ignored in the analysis; these elements tend to interact with the frame in case of lateral load effect. The aim of this paper is to indicate the contribution of infill walls in the earthquake resistant building design. Three different type of configuration of infill walls are applied in the numerical models. Consequently, according to the number and position of infill walls in the numerical analysis the behavior of the structure subjected to the lateral loads is changed. © 2011 Academic Journals.