Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering

Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering

Improvement of the seismic performance of double-layer dome space structures using a force limiting device

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Hossein Najafi 1
Seyed Arash Mousavi Ghasemi 2
Ashkan khoda bande lou 3
1 PhD Candidate, Department of Civil Engineering, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
3 Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran
10.22065/jsce.2024.470789.3483
Abstract
Space structures are often used to cover large-span areas and are primarily supported by steel or concrete columns. Given the benefits of using space frame walls in improving seismic performance, this paper examines the seismic behavior of double-layer dome-shaped space structures placed on space frame walls. Considering the importance of the buckling behavior of compression members in failure mechanisms, critical buckling-prone members were replaced with tubular force limiting device (FLD) to prevent sudden strength loss, and the effect of this replacement on failure behavior was studied. Finally, the effect of using these tools on the behavior factor was investigated. For this purpose, 12 structural models were selected and designed, then analyzed using 16 earthquake records based on FEMA-P695 guidelines using incremental dynamic analysis. Fragility curves were extracted based on collapse acceleration derived from incremental dynamic curves, and the effect of geometric parameters on the failure behavior of structures was examined. The analysis results indicated that the structures initially exhibited linear behavior, and after reaching load-bearing capacity, sudden buckling of members led to an abrupt decline in capacity curves, indicating the brittle behavior of space structure members. Critical compression members were then identified and replaced with force limiting device. To assess the impact of these tools on the seismic behavior of space structures, collapse acceleration and behavior factors were studied. The results showed that by incorporating this tool, the collapse acceleration in space structures with dome height-to-span ratios of 0.2 and 0.4 increased by 13% and 7%, respectively suggesting the effectiveness of the force limiting device tool in delaying the overall collapse of space structures. Furthermore, the results demonstrated a significant impact on the behavior factor of space structures, with an increase of 32% to 130% according to the Newmark-Hall method and 15% to 130% according to the Miranda-Bertero method.
Keywords
Double-layer space structures
Incremental dynamic analysis
FEMA P695
Fragility curve
Collapse margin ratio
behavior factor

Subjects

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Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering
Volume 12, Issue 06 - Serial Number 95
September 2025
Pages 48-75

  • Receive Date 04 August 2024
  • Revise Date 08 November 2024
  • Accept Date 18 December 2024