Estimation of Floor Response Spectra for Self-Centering Structural Systems with Flag-Shaped Hysteretic Behavior

Spectral floor-acceleration demands are necessary for the seismic design of acceleration-sensitive non-structural components (NSCs). Existing studies to estimate floor response spectra (FRS) using empirical equations are based on elasto-plastic and stiffness degrading hysteretic behavior of the primary structure. In the present study, the FRS for self-centering (SC) structural systems with flag-shaped hysteretic behavior under far-fault ground motions are investigated. The FRS and dynamic amplification factor (DAF) are obtained from nonlinear response history analysis (NLRHA) of SC structural systems with flag-shaped hysteretic behavior. An equation to estimate the FRS is proposed and verified by carrying out NLRHA using a different set of far-fault ground motions. The equation to estimate FRS is shown to predict floor acceleration demands with very good accuracy.

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