Steel Plate Shear Walls in North America
Event details
| Date | 13.10.2016 |
| Hour | 12:00 › 14:00 |
| Speaker | Professor Michel Bruneau, Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY) |
| Location | |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
Abstract
A steel plate shear wall (SPSW) consists of infill steel panels surrounded by boundary beams and columns. These panels are allowed to buckle in shear and subsequently form diagonal tension fields. The selection of SPSW as the primary lateral force resisting system in buildings has become more popular in recent years, and SPSW have been used increasingly as practicing engineers discover the benefits of this option. Recent experimental and analytical research on the seismic behavior of thin plate SPSW has led to a significantly improved understanding of the seismic behavior of this structural system. This presentation will provide an introduction to the design of SPSW, an overview of the recent research conducted at the University at Buffalo that has led to specific design recommendations implemented in relevant design codes and standards), and recent findings on an innovative resilient self-centering SPSW concept.
About the speaker
Dr. Bruneau has conducted extensive research on the design and behavior of steel structures subjected to earthquakes and blasts, and has received many awards for his work. This research has encompassed contributions to the development and large-scale experimental validation of various metallic energy-dissipating design concepts to enhance the resilience of structures against extreme events, including work on ductile steel plate shear walls, ductile bridge diaphragms, tubular eccentrically braced frames, structural fuses, composite piers/walls/shafts, and controlled-rocking piers. Some of his innovative design concepts have been implemented in structures worldwide, such as in the $1B temporary supports of the new San-Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge East Span. He has authored over 400 technical publications; in particular, he is the lead author of the textbook “Ductile Design of Steel Structures” that is widely used by structural engineers. Dr. Bruneau is an ASCE Fellow, a member of various AISC and CSA committees developing design specifications for bridges and buildings, has conducted numerous reconnaissance visits to disaster stricken areas, and has served as Director of MCEER. He has also participated in various expert peer review panels, project advisory committees, and special project design teams. A detailed outline of qualifications is available at www.eng.buffalo.edu/~bruneau
A steel plate shear wall (SPSW) consists of infill steel panels surrounded by boundary beams and columns. These panels are allowed to buckle in shear and subsequently form diagonal tension fields. The selection of SPSW as the primary lateral force resisting system in buildings has become more popular in recent years, and SPSW have been used increasingly as practicing engineers discover the benefits of this option. Recent experimental and analytical research on the seismic behavior of thin plate SPSW has led to a significantly improved understanding of the seismic behavior of this structural system. This presentation will provide an introduction to the design of SPSW, an overview of the recent research conducted at the University at Buffalo that has led to specific design recommendations implemented in relevant design codes and standards), and recent findings on an innovative resilient self-centering SPSW concept.
About the speaker
Dr. Bruneau has conducted extensive research on the design and behavior of steel structures subjected to earthquakes and blasts, and has received many awards for his work. This research has encompassed contributions to the development and large-scale experimental validation of various metallic energy-dissipating design concepts to enhance the resilience of structures against extreme events, including work on ductile steel plate shear walls, ductile bridge diaphragms, tubular eccentrically braced frames, structural fuses, composite piers/walls/shafts, and controlled-rocking piers. Some of his innovative design concepts have been implemented in structures worldwide, such as in the $1B temporary supports of the new San-Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge East Span. He has authored over 400 technical publications; in particular, he is the lead author of the textbook “Ductile Design of Steel Structures” that is widely used by structural engineers. Dr. Bruneau is an ASCE Fellow, a member of various AISC and CSA committees developing design specifications for bridges and buildings, has conducted numerous reconnaissance visits to disaster stricken areas, and has served as Director of MCEER. He has also participated in various expert peer review panels, project advisory committees, and special project design teams. A detailed outline of qualifications is available at www.eng.buffalo.edu/~bruneau
Practical information
- General public
- Free
Organizer
- Professor Dimitrios Lignos (RESSLab)
Contact
- Professor Dimitrios Lignos (RESSLab)