Hierarchical Clustering-Based Collapse Mode Identification and Design Optimization of Energy-Dissipation Braces Inspired by the Triangular Resch Pattern
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 150, Issue 5
Abstract
In recent years, energy-dissipation devices have gained significant attention in seismic protection engineering because of their effectiveness in mitigating the destructive effects of earthquakes. Inspired by an origami pattern invented by Ron Resch, in this study, we propose a novel type of energy-dissipation brace to guide the deformation process and prevent the global buckling of engineering structures. To this end, a parametric geometric model is developed, followed by exploring the effects of different geometric parameters on structural collapse modes. Subsequently, by using hierarchical clustering, the collapse modes are classified into four groups. Finally, an optimal design is introduced to improve energy absorption during quasi-static axial crushing while reducing the initial peak force. The results show specific parameters play a decisive role in determining the collapse modes of the structures. Each group is associated with a particular force-displacement curve characterized by specific properties. We demonstrate that the proposed structural design optimization process reduces the initial peak force by 15.6% without affecting the specific energy absorption. This study provides insights into the application of origami-inspired structures in the design and development of high-performance energy-dissipation braces.
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Some or all data, models, or codes that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Acknowledgments
This work has been supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province for Distinguished Young Scientists (Grant No. BK20231517), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grants Nos. 51978150 and 52050410334), and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities. The authors are grateful to the editors and anonymous reviewers for their useful comments and valuable suggestions which contributed to improving the quality of the paper.
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Volume 150 • Issue 5 • May 2024
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Received: May 24, 2023
Accepted: Nov 28, 2023
Published online: Feb 29, 2024
Published in print: May 1, 2024
Discussion open until: Jul 29, 2024
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Bracing
- Construction engineering
- Construction methods
- Design (by type)
- Earthquake engineering
- Energy dissipation
- Engineering fundamentals
- Engineering mechanics
- Failure modes
- Forensic engineering
- Geometrics
- Geotechnical engineering
- Highway and road design
- Mathematics
- Parameters (statistics)
- Seismic design
- Statistics
- Structural design
- Structural engineering
- Thermodynamics
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