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Feb 22, 2012

Vulnerability and Risk Assessment of Single-Layer Reticulated Domes Subjected to Earthquakes

Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 138, Issue 12

Abstract

In order to provide a good understanding of the damage states of single-layer reticulated domes under earthquake loading, a number of increment dynamic analyses are carried out on domes with different spans, rise-span ratios, roof weights, and other parameters. A model is proposed for the quantitative evaluation of damage. The damage states for single-layer reticulated domes are defined based on their structural dynamic performance and corresponding damage factors. The vulnerability of single-layer reticulated domes is shown using fragility curves with different damage states. A model of probability distribution for seismic hazard, structural damage probability, and various losses, including direct and indirect economic loss and maimed and fatality loss, is discussed for assessing risk. The risk assessment of a single-layer reticulated dome is performed for different seismic intensities for its loss or fatality acceptability.

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Acknowledgments

The present work has been conducted with the financial support from the Chinese National Natural Science Foundation (project designation: 90715034). The discussions with Professor Mark Stewart, the Director of the Centre for Infrastructure Performance and Reliability at the University of Newcastle during the preparation of this paper, are also acknowledged.

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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 138Issue 12December 2012
Pages: 1505 - 1514

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Received: Jul 24, 2011
Accepted: Feb 17, 2012
Published online: Feb 22, 2012
Published in print: Dec 1, 2012

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Associate Professor, School of Civil Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 2619, Haihe Rd., Nangang District, Harbin 150090, P.R. China (corresponding author). E-mail: [email protected]
G. B. Nie
Postgraduate Student, School of Civil Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 2619, Haihe Rd., Nangang District, Harbin 150090, P.R. China.
F. Fan
Professor, School of Civil Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 2619, Haihe Rd., Nangang District, Harbin 150090, P.R. China.
S. Z. Shen
Professor, School of Civil Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 2619, Haihe Rd., Nangang District, Harbin 150090, P.R. China.

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