Performance of steel moment resisting frame buildings subjected to post-earthquake fire exposure

M. H. Yassin, A. Bagchi, V. K.R. Kodur

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Abstract

Post-Earthquake Fire (PEF) is an important factor causing damage to buildings in case of a strong earthquake. Many structures in North America are steel framed structures which are vulnerable to fire exposure. In a post-earthquake scenario, the structure and its fire protection systems may be considerably damaged and therefore its resistance to subsequent fire is reduced. The current study presents and analysis of PEF vulnerability and performance of steel-frame building frames. An analytical study of simple unprotected steel frame structures under the effects of PEF has been presented. The study reveals that the PEF performance of steel frames is strongly related to the residual lateral deformation caused by the seismic ground motion. Extensive studies in this direction are useful in understanding PEF effects on structures based on which appropriate design guidelines can be developed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2010, Including Papers from the 4th International Tsunami Symposium
Pages521-530
Number of pages10
StatePublished - 2010
Event9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2010, Including Papers from the 4th International Tsunami Symposium - Toronto, ON, Canada
Duration: 25 Jul 201029 Jul 2010

Publication series

Name9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2010, Including Papers from the 4th International Tsunami Symposium
Volume1

Conference

Conference9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2010, Including Papers from the 4th International Tsunami Symposium
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityToronto, ON
Period25/07/1029/07/10

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