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Fig. Finite element model of the examined structure: (a) 3D view of the
building in pre-restoration, (b) Finite element model of the building.
SUMMARY OF STRENGTH
As a result of the analyses carried out under the identified
design earthquake, it was determined that the existing system
meets the conditions set forth for life safety performance
level.
For an earthquake with 10% recovery possibility in 50 years,
it was determined that the shear strength of all the walls in
both directions of the masonry building was generally
adequate to meet the shear forces occurring under the applied
earthquake effects.
It was suggested that the intervention techniques including the
repair and strengthening approaches presented within the
studys scope could apply to historical masonry structures, as
a result of backing up lab tests and numerical analyses.
Also, it was anticipated that the repair and strengthening
application on the structure, especially in case dynamic
effects, such as earthquakes, are concerned, would be
improved to increase structural performance and strength.
Architectural interventions expected to be carried out in scope
of the restoration applications, are outside the scope of this
paper but included in the restoration process.
Research Paper-2
Figure : P-M interactions for externally bonding steel plates for different
values of Fc.
Figure : P-M interactions for concrete jacketing method for various numbers
and thicknesses of steel L profiles
with Fc of 25 MPa.
SUMMARY OF STRENGTH
Considering merely safety factors, applying externally-
bonded steel plate yields about 40% growths in comparison to
concrete jacketing retrofitting which means implementing
steel plates are safer than using concrete jacketing retrofitting.
However, considering all parameters involved in design
procedures for the constants P and M, the concrete jacketing
retrofitting shows approximately 70% decrease in total cost
which makes it more economical comparing to the other
method.
Finally, these optimization methods are applicable to any
types of retrofitting methods which simultaneously include
both safety and minimum costs.
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