Dynamic Analysis and Seismic Response of Planar Circular Arches with Variable Cross-Section

The aim of this paper is to investigate the dynamic response of planar circular arches with variable cross-section subjected to seismic ground motions. Arches have a wide range of application (e.g. bridges, roofs) thanks to their capacity to span large areas by resolving vertical actions into compressive stresses and confining tensile stresses. The full understanding of their dynamic response is a challenging technical and computational problem, especially when seismic loading is considered. For example, the assumption of axial inextensibility simplifies the differential equations but overestimates the vibration frequencies, especially those of shallow arches since axial forces are of paramount importance (as opposed to beams). In lieu of the above, our formulation incorporates the effect of axial extension, and the arches are modeled using a new generic curved beam model that includes both axial (tangential) and transverse (normal) to the arch centerline deformations, and is able to account for variable mass and stiffness properties, as well as elastic support or restraint. The resulting dynamic governing equations of the circular arch are formulated in terms of the displacements, and solved using an efficient integral equation method. Three circular arches with variable rectangular cross-section are analyzed in order to investigate their dynamic properties and seismic performance. Using both time history and modal analysis useful conclusions are drawn with regard to the contribution of each mode on the calculation of different response quantities.

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