Reinforced Concrete Special Moment-Resisting Frame
SEAOC, Structural Seismic Design Manual, 2006 Edition
Volume III, Design Example 7
Concrete frame buildings, especially older, non-ductile frames, have frequently experienced significant structural damage in earthquakes. A number have collapsed. Following the 1971 San Fernando earthquake, special requirements for ductile concrete frames were introduced in the 1976 Uniform Building Code. Today these ductile frames are designated as SMRF frames (Special Moment-Resisting Frames). All reinforced concrete moment frame structures built in Seismic Design Categories D, E, or F must be SMRF frames as required by Table 12.2-1. Ordinary Moment-Resisting Frames (OMRF) are prohibited in Seismic Design Category locations C, D, E or F, and Intermediate Moment-Resisting Frames (IMRF) are prohibited in Seismic Design Category locations D, E or F.
In the example, the seismic design of a seven-story reinforced concrete SMRF building will be illustrated. A conceptual elevation of the building will be shown. It is a reinforced concrete office building with a floor plate of 90 feet by 120 feet, which includes 75,600 sf. The building is seven stories and has a SMRF frame on all four perimeter walls.
This course will award 1.5 hours of continuing education.
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Jon Kiland Bio
Jon has 27 years of professional experience encompassing a diverse range of projects including new building design, seismic rehabilitation and renovation, existing building evaluations, and post earthquake damage evaluations. He has managed projects both as prime and as sub-consultant in the design of office buildings, retail centers, multi-unit housing, parking garages as well as mixed use buildings. Mr. Kiland’s experience also includes corporate facilities, university, schools, municipal, and health care projects.
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