OPTIMUM DESIGN IN SEISMIC ENGINEERING

DISENO OPTIMO EN INGENIERIA SISMICA

On the premise that the purpose of structural engineering is to produce optimal structures, design is optimized for a single-degree structure characterized by two limit states which can occur only in a fixed order: non-structural damage and collapse, and two design parameters: stiffness and resistance. These parameters are dealt with explicitly; they include a typical cross-sectional dimension of a structural member and a typical area of reinforcement, assuming that the structure is of reinforced concrete. Uncertainties in the various variables and design parameters are treated explicitly. This example illustrates the method of optimization. Determination of seismicity is of greatest importance in this respect. Seismicity is discussed in the appendix, covering its regional, local, and microregional aspects. /TRRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico

  Facultad de Ingenieria, Apartado Postal M6987
  Mexico 1 DF,   Mexico 
• Authors:
  • Rosenblueth, E
• Publication Date: 1975-7-9

Language

• Spanish

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 275-295
• Serial:
  • Ingenieria
  • Volume: 45
  • Issue Number: 3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Deformation; Design; Force; Frames; Optimization; Reinforced concrete; Seismicity; Stiffness; Technology; Volcanic rock; Volcanoes
• Old TRIS Terms: Optimum design; Resistance; Seismic properties
• ITRD Terms: 5595: Deformation; 9011: Design (overall design); 5421: Force; 3322: Frame; 4794: Reinforced concrete; 5931: Stiffness; 3855: Technology; 4002: Volcanic
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Geotechnology; Highways; I43: Rock Mechanics;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00142080
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Ministry of Public Works, Spain
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 15 1976 12:00AM