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On the use of fixed point theory to design coupled core walls

Eljadei, AA and Harries, KA (2015) On the use of fixed point theory to design coupled core walls. Engineering Structures, 102. 61 - 65. ISSN 0141-0296

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Abstract

The use of Fixed Point Theory (FPT) to optimize the design of coupling beams in coupled core wall (CCW) systems is demonstrated. The basis for optimization is minimizing the transmissibility of horizontal ground motion by appropriately linking two coupled wall piers having different dynamic properties with beams having appropriate stiffness and damping characteristics. Using 21 example CCW structures illustrating a range of pier properties, it was shown that the resulting optimization of coupling stiffness is quite small and other design considerations will require stiffer, non-optimal coupling beams. Nonetheless, the potential to leverage the small amount of coupling available in a 'slab-coupled' series of wall piers in order to reduce transmissibility is suggested by the findings of this study.


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Item Type: Article
Status: Published
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Eljadei, AA
Harries, KAKHARRIES@pitt.eduKHARRIES0000-0002-8421-2523
Date: 1 November 2015
Date Type: Publication
Access Restriction: No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately.
Journal or Publication Title: Engineering Structures
Volume: 102
Page Range: 61 - 65
DOI or Unique Handle: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2015.07.045
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Schools and Programs: Swanson School of Engineering > Civil and Environmental Engineering
Refereed: Yes
ISSN: 0141-0296
Date Deposited: 25 Jan 2016 22:08
Last Modified: 30 Mar 2021 12:55
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/26763

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