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Comparative efficiency analysis of different nonlinear modelling strategies to simulate the biaxial response of RC columns

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The performance of different nonlinear modelling strategies to simulate the response of RC columns subjected to axial load combined with cyclic biaxial horizontal loading is compared. The models studied are classified into two categories according to the nonlinearity distribution assumed in the elements: lumped-plasticity and distributed inelasticity. For this study, results of tests on 24 columns subjected to cyclic uniaxial and biaxial lateral displacements were numerically reproduced. The analyses show that the global envelope response is satisfactorily represented with the three modelling strategies, but significant differences were found in the strength degradation for higher drift demands and energy dissipation.

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  1. Civil Engineering Department, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

    Hugo Rodrigues, Humberto Varum & Aníbal Costa

  2. Faculty of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology — Oporto Lusophone University, Oporto, Portugal

    Hugo Rodrigues

  3. Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

    António Arêde

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Supported by: Financial support provided by “FCT — Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia,” Portugal, through the research project PTDC/ECM/102221/2008

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Rodrigues, H., Varum, H., Arêde, A. et al. Comparative efficiency analysis of different nonlinear modelling strategies to simulate the biaxial response of RC columns. Earthq. Eng. Eng. Vib. 11, 553–566 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11803-012-0141-1

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