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Pushover Analysis for Multistorey RC SMRF and OMRF
Saudamini Jambhulkar*, Prof L G Kalurkar**
*(Department of Civil engineering, BAMU University, Aurangabad
** (Department of civil engineering, BAMU University, Aurangabad
ABSTRACT
Moment resisting frames are commonly used as the dominant mode of lateral resisting system in seismic regions
for a long time. The poor performance of Ordinary Moment Resisting Frame (OMRF) in past earthquakes
suggested special design and detailing to warrant a ductile behavior in seismic zones of high earthquake (zone
III, IV & V). Thus when a large earthquake occurs, Special Moment Resisting Frame (SMRF) which is specially
detailed with a response reduction factor, R = 5 is expected to have superior ductility. The response reduction
factor of 5 in SMRF reduces the design base shear and in such a case these building rely greatly on their ductile
performance. To ensure ductile performance, this type of frames shall be detailed in a special manner
recommended by IS 1392. Special proportioning and detailing requirement results in frame capable of resisting
strong earthquake shaking without significant damage. These moment resisting frame are called as “Special
Moment Resisting frames”. In this study, the buildings are designed both way as SMRF and OMRF, and their
performance is compared. For this the buildings are modeled and pushover analysis is performed in SAP2000.
Keywords: SMRF, OMRF, Response Reduction Factor, SAP2000, Pushover analysis.
I. INTRODUCTION
According to Indian standards moment
resisting frames are classified as Ordinary Moment
Resisting Frames (OMRF) and Special Moment
Resisting Frames (SMRF) with response reduction
factors 3 and 5 respectively. Moment-resisting
frames are commonly used in urban areas worldwide
as the dominant mode of building construction.
However, documented poor performance of ordinary
moment frames in past earthquakes warned the
international community that this structural system
required special design and detailing in order to
warrant a ductile behaviour when subjected to the
action of strong earthquake. Current design
provisions assigned the highest R factor to SMRF.
The elastic forces are reduced by a response
reduction factor to calculate the seismic design base
shear. . Present study is an attempt to evaluate the
response reduction factors of SMRF and OMRF
frames and to check the adequacy of R factors used
by IS code containing objectives as,
(i) To find Earthquake response of frames designed
as SMRF and OMRF according to IS 1893
(2002) using Pushover analysis.
(ii) To determine the Performance level of SMRF
and OMRF frames using Pushover analysis.
1.1 Pushover Analysis: Pushover analysis is a
static, nonlinear procedure to analyse the
seismic performance of a building where the
computer model of the structure is laterally
pushed until a specified displacement is attained
or a collapse mechanism has occurred as shown
in Fig.The loading is increased in increments
with a specific predefined pattern such as
uniform or inverted triangular pattern. The
gravity load is kept as a constant during the
analysis. The structure is pushed until sufficient
hinges are formed such that a curve of base
shear versus corresponding roof displacement
can be developed and this curve known as
pushover curve. A typical Pushover curve is
shown in Fig.The maximum base shear the
structure can resist and its corresponding lateral
drift can be found out from the Pushover curve.
Fig.1 Lateral Load Distribution and a Typical
Pushover Curve
II. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SMRF &
OMRF
2.1 SMRF
1. It is a moment-resisting frame specially detailed
to provide ductile behaviour and comply with the
requirements given in IS 13920.
2. R = 5
3. Low design base shear.
4. It is safe to design a structure with ductile
detailing
RESEARCH ARTICLE OPEN ACCESS
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2.2 OMRF
1. It is a moment-resisting not meeting special
detailing requirement for ductile behaviour.
2 .R = 3
3. High design base shear
4. It is not safe to design a structure without ductile
detailing.
III. PROBLEM STATEMENT
The models have been prepared by varying
the following parameters
1. No. of storeys,
2 .type of support,
3. type of frame – bare/with infill and
4. design of frame – OMRF/SMRF
3.1 Seismic Data:
As per IS 1893-2002 part-Seismic Zone: V
Zone factor (Z): 0.36
Response reduction factor (R): 5 for SMRF
: 3 for OMRF
Importance factor (I): 1
Soil Type: Medium
Damping: 5%
Frame type: SMRF and OMRF
3.2 Material Property:
Concrete:
Compressive strength of concrete: 25 N/mm2
Poisson’s ratio: 0.2
Density: 25 kN/m3
Modulus of Elasticity: 5000 √fck
: 25000 N/mm2
Steel: HYSD reinforcement of grade Fe 415
confirming to IS: 1786 is used throughout.
IV. MODELLING
Computer modeling of the building is
performed using the finite element softwareSAP-
2000 (nonlinear version). R.C Buildings of different
storey are modeled as beam-column building
composed of columns, beams. The columns are
assumed to be fixed/Hinged at their base. A detailed
two-dimensional model is employed for Pushover
analysis. The 2D models of buildings are created
using SAP-2000. This software is able to represent
material nonlinearity of frame elements to model
yielding and post yielding behavior through plastic
hinges. Default hinges properties are based on
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA-
273) criteria.
FIG.2 PICTURE OF 5S8B OMRF (5 STOREY 8
BAY OMRF)
V. RESUILTS
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VI. COMPARISION of BARE FRAMES
WITH WEAK and STRONG INFILL
FRAMES
Pushover curves of Bare and infill frames with
5S8B OMRF & SMRF Configuration
Pushover curves of Bare and infill frames with
9S8B OMRF & SMRF Configuration
Pushover curves of Bare and infill frames with
11S8B OMRF & SMRF Configuration
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VII. CONCLUSION
1. In both the support conditions in case of bare
frames i.e. fixed and hinged support, the
performance which is measured in terms of base
shear capacity (curve) is much better for OMRF
as compared to SMRF.
2. Displacement of SMRF is higher indicating
higher flexibility of SMRF.
3. Presence of strong infill makes the frame much
more stronger than weak infill and bare frames.
REFERANCES
[1] Alhamaydeh, M., Abdullah, S.,Hamid,
A.,& Mustapha,A. (2011). Seismic design
factor for RC Special moment Resisting
frame in Dubai, UAE, 10(4),495-506
[2] Gioncu, V. (2000) Framed structures
ductility and seismic response General
Report. Journal of Constructional Steel
Research, 55 125–154 2.
[3] Han, S.W. and Jee, N.Y. (2005) Seismic
behaviours of columns in ordinary and
intermediate moment resisting concrete
frames. Engineering Structures 27, 951–
962.
[4] IS 13920 (1993) Indian Standard Code of
Practice for Ductile Detailing of Reinforced
Concrete Structures Subjected to Seismic
Forces. Bureau of Indian Standards, New
Delhi.
[5] IS 1893 Part 1 (2002) Indian Standard
Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of
Structures. Bureau of Indian Standards.
New Delhi. 2002.
[6] IS 456 (2000) Indian Standard for Plain and
Reinforced Concrete - Code of Practice,
Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.
2000.
[7] Jain, S. K. and Uma, S.R. (2006) Seismic
design of beam-column joints in RC
moment resisting frames. Structural
Engineering and Mechanics 23, 5 579-597.

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Pushover Analysis for Multistorey RC SMRF and OMRF

  • 1. Saudamini Jambhulkar. Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Application www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 6, Issue 9, ( Part -1) September 2016, pp.05-09 www.ijera.com 5 | P a g e Pushover Analysis for Multistorey RC SMRF and OMRF Saudamini Jambhulkar*, Prof L G Kalurkar** *(Department of Civil engineering, BAMU University, Aurangabad ** (Department of civil engineering, BAMU University, Aurangabad ABSTRACT Moment resisting frames are commonly used as the dominant mode of lateral resisting system in seismic regions for a long time. The poor performance of Ordinary Moment Resisting Frame (OMRF) in past earthquakes suggested special design and detailing to warrant a ductile behavior in seismic zones of high earthquake (zone III, IV & V). Thus when a large earthquake occurs, Special Moment Resisting Frame (SMRF) which is specially detailed with a response reduction factor, R = 5 is expected to have superior ductility. The response reduction factor of 5 in SMRF reduces the design base shear and in such a case these building rely greatly on their ductile performance. To ensure ductile performance, this type of frames shall be detailed in a special manner recommended by IS 1392. Special proportioning and detailing requirement results in frame capable of resisting strong earthquake shaking without significant damage. These moment resisting frame are called as “Special Moment Resisting frames”. In this study, the buildings are designed both way as SMRF and OMRF, and their performance is compared. For this the buildings are modeled and pushover analysis is performed in SAP2000. Keywords: SMRF, OMRF, Response Reduction Factor, SAP2000, Pushover analysis. I. INTRODUCTION According to Indian standards moment resisting frames are classified as Ordinary Moment Resisting Frames (OMRF) and Special Moment Resisting Frames (SMRF) with response reduction factors 3 and 5 respectively. Moment-resisting frames are commonly used in urban areas worldwide as the dominant mode of building construction. However, documented poor performance of ordinary moment frames in past earthquakes warned the international community that this structural system required special design and detailing in order to warrant a ductile behaviour when subjected to the action of strong earthquake. Current design provisions assigned the highest R factor to SMRF. The elastic forces are reduced by a response reduction factor to calculate the seismic design base shear. . Present study is an attempt to evaluate the response reduction factors of SMRF and OMRF frames and to check the adequacy of R factors used by IS code containing objectives as, (i) To find Earthquake response of frames designed as SMRF and OMRF according to IS 1893 (2002) using Pushover analysis. (ii) To determine the Performance level of SMRF and OMRF frames using Pushover analysis. 1.1 Pushover Analysis: Pushover analysis is a static, nonlinear procedure to analyse the seismic performance of a building where the computer model of the structure is laterally pushed until a specified displacement is attained or a collapse mechanism has occurred as shown in Fig.The loading is increased in increments with a specific predefined pattern such as uniform or inverted triangular pattern. The gravity load is kept as a constant during the analysis. The structure is pushed until sufficient hinges are formed such that a curve of base shear versus corresponding roof displacement can be developed and this curve known as pushover curve. A typical Pushover curve is shown in Fig.The maximum base shear the structure can resist and its corresponding lateral drift can be found out from the Pushover curve. Fig.1 Lateral Load Distribution and a Typical Pushover Curve II. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SMRF & OMRF 2.1 SMRF 1. It is a moment-resisting frame specially detailed to provide ductile behaviour and comply with the requirements given in IS 13920. 2. R = 5 3. Low design base shear. 4. It is safe to design a structure with ductile detailing RESEARCH ARTICLE OPEN ACCESS
  • 2. Saudamini Jambhulkar. Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Application www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 6, Issue 9, ( Part -1) September 2016, pp.05-09 www.ijera.com 6 | P a g e 2.2 OMRF 1. It is a moment-resisting not meeting special detailing requirement for ductile behaviour. 2 .R = 3 3. High design base shear 4. It is not safe to design a structure without ductile detailing. III. PROBLEM STATEMENT The models have been prepared by varying the following parameters 1. No. of storeys, 2 .type of support, 3. type of frame – bare/with infill and 4. design of frame – OMRF/SMRF 3.1 Seismic Data: As per IS 1893-2002 part-Seismic Zone: V Zone factor (Z): 0.36 Response reduction factor (R): 5 for SMRF : 3 for OMRF Importance factor (I): 1 Soil Type: Medium Damping: 5% Frame type: SMRF and OMRF 3.2 Material Property: Concrete: Compressive strength of concrete: 25 N/mm2 Poisson’s ratio: 0.2 Density: 25 kN/m3 Modulus of Elasticity: 5000 √fck : 25000 N/mm2 Steel: HYSD reinforcement of grade Fe 415 confirming to IS: 1786 is used throughout. IV. MODELLING Computer modeling of the building is performed using the finite element softwareSAP- 2000 (nonlinear version). R.C Buildings of different storey are modeled as beam-column building composed of columns, beams. The columns are assumed to be fixed/Hinged at their base. A detailed two-dimensional model is employed for Pushover analysis. The 2D models of buildings are created using SAP-2000. This software is able to represent material nonlinearity of frame elements to model yielding and post yielding behavior through plastic hinges. Default hinges properties are based on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA- 273) criteria. FIG.2 PICTURE OF 5S8B OMRF (5 STOREY 8 BAY OMRF) V. RESUILTS
  • 3. Saudamini Jambhulkar. Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Application www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 6, Issue 9, ( Part -1) September 2016, pp.05-09 www.ijera.com 7 | P a g e
  • 4. Saudamini Jambhulkar. Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Application www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 6, Issue 9, ( Part -1) September 2016, pp.05-09 www.ijera.com 8 | P a g e VI. COMPARISION of BARE FRAMES WITH WEAK and STRONG INFILL FRAMES Pushover curves of Bare and infill frames with 5S8B OMRF & SMRF Configuration Pushover curves of Bare and infill frames with 9S8B OMRF & SMRF Configuration Pushover curves of Bare and infill frames with 11S8B OMRF & SMRF Configuration
  • 5. Saudamini Jambhulkar. Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Application www.ijera.com ISSN : 2248-9622, Vol. 6, Issue 9, ( Part -1) September 2016, pp.05-09 www.ijera.com 9 | P a g e VII. CONCLUSION 1. In both the support conditions in case of bare frames i.e. fixed and hinged support, the performance which is measured in terms of base shear capacity (curve) is much better for OMRF as compared to SMRF. 2. Displacement of SMRF is higher indicating higher flexibility of SMRF. 3. Presence of strong infill makes the frame much more stronger than weak infill and bare frames. REFERANCES [1] Alhamaydeh, M., Abdullah, S.,Hamid, A.,& Mustapha,A. (2011). Seismic design factor for RC Special moment Resisting frame in Dubai, UAE, 10(4),495-506 [2] Gioncu, V. (2000) Framed structures ductility and seismic response General Report. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 55 125–154 2. [3] Han, S.W. and Jee, N.Y. (2005) Seismic behaviours of columns in ordinary and intermediate moment resisting concrete frames. Engineering Structures 27, 951– 962. [4] IS 13920 (1993) Indian Standard Code of Practice for Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures Subjected to Seismic Forces. Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi. [5] IS 1893 Part 1 (2002) Indian Standard Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures. Bureau of Indian Standards. New Delhi. 2002. [6] IS 456 (2000) Indian Standard for Plain and Reinforced Concrete - Code of Practice, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi. 2000. [7] Jain, S. K. and Uma, S.R. (2006) Seismic design of beam-column joints in RC moment resisting frames. Structural Engineering and Mechanics 23, 5 579-597.